A/N: Hey everyone!! Thanx for reviewing it means soo much to me :-). Ok
time to clear up some confusion. One reviewer Belle-said that my story was
getting sidetracked from the 1st chapter and that Darien and Andrew were
too girly. About the getting distracted-I can totally understand how it
would seem that way, but TRUST ME everyone, it will all tie together! And
as for the guys being too girly--lol, you're soo right! I'll try to fix
that! Thanx for telling me! And another reviewer-Brie asked why in the
last chapter the girls took pity instead of feeling her pain. And the
reason they felt pity, is because they felt her pain, and that's why the
felt pity. Sorry for the confusion! And thanx again for reviewing! You
guys have no idea how much I love reviews! Even if they are flames, it's
all good!!
Ok, here's chapter 6. Quick note--This will be the last chapter of the gushy stuff, mostly. Something has to happen in this chapter, then I can move on! And believe me, the dream in the first chapter will play a HUGE part in the next part of this story, if you look at the title in the first chapter, then it'll be a hint!(ooops, gave too much away!!). Lol, well read and review! :-) Enjoy!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon nor any of the other characters :-[
The Real Me
Chapter 6
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It had been a few minutes after Darien and Serena had left the arcade to 'talk' things over and the girls were still in shock. Jaws open, eyes wide, they all had the same thought run through their heads, 'Wow, didn't see that coming!'. All except for Mina, who sat at the booth with a content smile. **I knew I could pull it off!** She self-congratulated herself while taking a large sip of her shake. Raye, who had noticed the blonde's unprepurted attitude, knew something was going on. She regained her composure long enough to ask Mina.
"Mina, what is going on?" Raye asked directly. The other girls also regained their composure, curious to hear Mina's answer.
"Raye, whatever do you mean?" Mina responded with wide eyes.
"Oh don't give me that innocent act. Why is it when the rest of us are in shock, you're sitting like a cat that just swallowed a fresh fish?" she asked curiously.
"Well if you all must know, I knew that this was going to happen, so it was no surprise to me, " Mina admitted.
Amy, however, still had some questions. "But Mina, what do you mean you knew? You knew that Darien and Serena would get together?". Mina nodded.
"Yup," was her short response.
"Care to explain?" Lita asked with a grin.
"What's to explain? I'm the scout of love, and love is MY game," she responded with yet another sip of her shake. The other girls just laughed at their blond friend. Mina and love went hand in hand together. Raye, even though was laughing, was still semi-upset with her friend.
"But Mina," she protested, "Why couldn't you have told us about this feeling of yours? Why did you leave us in the dark?"
Mina just sighed, "Because Raye, love is something that is very fragile and tender. One wrong move or wrong word just shatter it forever. I didn't tell anyone, not even Serena or Darien. I just didn't want to risk having their love blow up because of carelessness. But I am sorry guys!" The girls just beamed at their friend, seeing her in a new light. Mina is what could be best called as ditzy. She was one of the sweetest, kindest person the girls had ever meet, but she was never one to take things seriously. After hearing how serious she just was with the love situation, the girls saw her in a whole new light, and had much more respect for her. However, in situations like these, girls can not spend their whole time talking about the seriousness of love, they had to gossip about it!
"But wow you guys, wasn't that just the sweetest speech you've ever heard?" Raye gushed in reference to Darien's proclamation for Serena. The other girls nodded in agreement.
"Yes it was. It was the sweetest thing I've ever heard. I wish Greg was more like that, " Amy replied pouting, a act uncharacteristic of her.
"Amy!," Lita said, feigning shock, "complaining about Greg already??"
Amy just gave a small laugh, "No of course not. I'm just saying that it was really romantic." Everyone agreed.
"I wonder what they are doing right now," Lita said wistfully, looking at the door.
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After bombarding Serena with all my feelings, I thought it would be a good idea to take her somewhere private so we could discuss things. So I lead her silently to my favorite place--the bench in the middle of the rose garden in the park. We had walked there without talking, I think neither of us really knowing what to say. I was still berating myself at how I had so carelessly let myself go.
**What if she doesn't feel this way about me as much as I feel this way about her?** **What if this was some joke she played on me?** **What if she gets scared by the depth of my feelings for her?** **What if she never likes me the way I like her?** Thought after thought of self-doubt kept running through me as we made our way to the bench. These thoughts confused me. I was never the type of person who constantly worries about everything. But something about Serena, she made me nervous about everything.
While in the midst of my thoughts I realized that we had reached the bench. The glourious bench. So many times I would imagine Serena and I going to that bench, me taking her hand, and giving her a sweet kiss, proclaiming my love to her. Never before today had I thought it would happen. **Don't get cocky now, you still have to talk to her before anything can happen** My self-conscious dragged me back to reality and I saw Serena was standing by the bench, looking a little awkward, not really knowing what to do. I gestured that she should sit and she did with me next to her.
**Ok, now is the time...it's time for everything you ever wanted to happen. This is your big chance. Don't blow it** was my last thought before I said anything to her.
"So....," was the pathetic word that came out of my mouth. I saw that Serena's face fell with this. **So??? SO?!? What the hell is wrong with me? You're a smart, confident guy, ACT LIKE IT!** My mind screamed at me.
"So...," Serena echoed back, not looking too sure of herself at the moment. That did it, now was my time, my moment to seize and I wasen't going to let it slip.
"Look Serena I think we need to talk, "
"Ya you're right."
"Ok...." but before I could say any of the thousand thoughts that were running through my head she intruppeted me.
"Why?" she asked simply. Now I was confused.
"Why what?" I asked her puzzled.
"Why me?" I let my silence be an indicator for her to continue. "What I mean is why me? Why do you like me? You're so awesome and great Darien and I see how other girls--better girls look at you, so why would you go for a nobody like me?" I could see that when she asked me that, all her insecurity and doubt rose in her eyes. That look killed me, and I never wanted to see it again.
"Serena, what made me notice you was how great you are. You are the most beautiful person I've ever met-inside and out. I've never seen anyone who is as kind, sweet, and nice as you are," **Damn, there I go again!!** Why do I have to pour my heart out to her every single time?? While in the midst of my thoughts, I stopped to take a look at her and see her reaction to what I had just said. It was astounding what my words had done to her. She was sitting there, her cheeks aflame with blushing, her eyes wide and a huge smile on her face.
"You mean that? And everything you said at the arcade too?" she asked, and I could see her heart was in her eyes.
"Every word, " I replied honestly. Just then I had an idea. I started to lean towards her and she noticing this, closed her eyes and puckered up her lips in anticipation for the kiss she thought I was giving her. Right when I was close enough to join our lips, I leaned into her ear and whispered, "Have dinner with me tomorrow at 8?".
Serena opened her eyes and smiled. I knew that she had anticipated that kiss, and hell I really wanted to kiss her too, but now was not the time. The time would come when our first kiss would take place and it would be so special, that neither of us would forget. She was still blushing, but nodded a yes to me. **Yes!!!!** My mind silently cheered but I tried to act calm and collected in front of her. Looking at her, I finally knew everything was going to be all right and nothing was more perfect then her and me together.
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Well today was the day. The day of my first date with Darien. I still couldn't believe that he really wanted to go out with me! It was just so unbelievable, yet so incredible at the same time. Thinking about it made me blush all over again, especially the part where he leaned in for what I thought was a kiss. Ohhh just thinking about made me squeal in embarrassment all over again. **How could I have been so stupid!!** I thought for what was like the millionth time. Oh well I guess there is nothing to complain about, we do after all have a date today!!
Thinking about, I checked the time again and saw that it was only 3:54. **Urgh!! Almost 4 hours left! This is tourture**. But while I was thinking I thought, maybe I could get really dressed up tonight. I did after all have a ton of time on my hands, and why not make use of it and look really spectacular tonight. Yes, the more I thought about the more sense it made. Tonight I would wow Darien!
So I stepped in the shower and took extra special care shampooing my hair and conditioning it twice. Stepping out of the shower, I checked the time once again 4:27. Well at least some of the time I had passed. By this time Luna had awaken and was looking at my strangely.
"Serena, what on earth are you doing? Your date isn't until 8!" she was quick to remind me.
"Well Luna if you must know I want to look awesome for Darien tonight!" As I said this she just shook her head.
"If you only put half this energy into being a scout..." she said trailing off. I just rolled my eyes.
"Cmon Luna, not today. Tomorrow you can lecture me as much as you want but today I just want to enjoy," the cat just looked at me pensively then sighed rolled on her stomach and fell back asleep.
I smiled. Victory was mine. Even Luna knew how much this date meant to me. I hope Darien knew too. I shook my head, time to think about that after I'm done. So after I blow dryed my hair, strand by stand, I was sitting in front of the mirror, debating how to wear my hair. The meatballs were just too plain, they needed some spice. So I finally decided on curling my hair and then putting it up into my 'meatballs'. Curling it took a while, but the end result was to my liking. After it was up into meatballs with the curls hanging down my back, I tied a baby blue ribbon with sparkles on each and after looking in the mirror, I had to admit it looked nice. Now it was time for the make-up.
I never liked wearing too much make up and looking like some made up barbie doll, but today was different. It was a date after all! So I decided to wear a little bit of mascara and put on some pink eye shadow. It took a while to put it on right, since I wasn't used to this, and I supposed I could get my mother to help, but this was something I needed to do. Once the eyes were done, I decided to skip out on the blush, on account of how much I knew I would already be blushing during the date. Next was the lip gloss. I opted for my favorite gloss--strawberry vanilla. It had a slight pink tint to it and once on it was just the perfect color- not too much not too little. So now the make up was done, and I really liked the look. Now the outfit!
Looking through my closet, I faced the dilemma every girl faced before a date, there was nothing to wear!! After a couple of shoves and picking, I finally settled on my favorite dress--my pink satin gown. It was a baby pink satin, with no sleeves and a scooped neckline that had little pearls surrounding it. The dress went down to my ankles and went perfect with my pink heels that I had in the same shade as the dress. After I tried on the dress and looked at me from head to toe, I realized something was missing. This dress needed some jewelry to join the neckline, so I took a trip to the jewelry box and found what I needed. My gold necklace with a heart pendant enclosed in diamonds. A present from my parents on my last birthday. I had thought that it was a useless gift--too fancy to wear to school, but now was the perfect time for it. Looking at the end result in the mirror, I had to admit I liked what I saw, I only hoped Darien did too. The last step, spritzing on some perfume. I picked my favourite scent, one I rarly used except for special occasions--essence of rose petals. **Hmm, I wonder what time it is! Must be almost 8!** I thought to myself, but as I looked at the clock, my jaw dropped. Only 6:38!!! What was I going to do for another hour and half? I sat down on my bed, feeling quite foolish and saw Luna grinning at me.
"I know you have something to say Luna, so just say it." I said with a hint of steel in my voice. She just laughed a yawn.
"I told you Serena. No one needs 4 hours to get ready for a date!" she informed in a smug tone. I just sighed. Nothing was more annoying than someone or something telling you "I told you so".
"So what are you going to do now Serena?" the cat asked
"I guess I'll just read a book or something," I said with not much confidence. How could I just sit and read a book when my stomach was in knots. Sighing I went and got out an old favorite and positioned myself on my bed, trying to read but my mind kept wondering.
About half an hour later I heard my parents calling me from downstairs. I went down to see what was going on.
"Yes?" I asked them. My mom and dad just stared at me speechless.
"Honey, you look gorgeous!!" My mom gushed while my dad nodded in agreement. Even my brother was looking shocked.
"Darien is a very lucky guy," mom added. My dad started to scowl at this statement.
"So who exactly is this Darien? Is he a respectable fellow? Does he have a criminal record? How old is he?" I just smiled, dad was once again, being the overprotecter but I loved him for it.
"No daddy, Darien doesn't have a criminal record. And he's only 18! Only a year older! And he's a great fellow dad!" I said trying to convince him. He just grunted.
"Well Serena, I'm sorry be we won't be able to meet him today. Your father and I are going to the Sampson's for dinner and we're staying late. Sammy is going to be spending the night at a friend's house, so you're here all to your self." my mom informed me.
"But don't think just because we're staying late than you can too. You have to be home by 11:00," Dad added firmly.
"11:00!!??, " I started to whine, "how about 12:00??"
"How about 10:00?," dad replied.
"Ok ok 11:00 it is." I reluctantly agreed. My dad wasn't so convinced.
"And to make sure you come home at 11:00, we're going to call at 11:10 and expect you to pick up," he told me. That made me mad.
"Don't you trust me?" I asked playing the guilt card.
"Of course we do, it's just we're not home so we're worried," Mom said trying to make peace.
"Ok fine, I'll be home to pick up."
"And don't bring that boy in," Dad commanded.
"Fine fine," Not like I had planed on it anyway. I was just worried about getting through the date without looking like a weirdo.
I walked with my parents out the door and saw them off in the car. Closing the door behind me I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. My parents being here would not have been good, my dad probably would have interrogated Darien and that would have been horrible. But no, everything seemed to be going my way tonight and I hoped it would continue.
Making my way upstairs again, I saw that it was 7:35. The time was coming closer and he would be here soon. I hadn't realized how nervous I was until now. I couldn't sit still nor could I concentrate on anything. The only thing I could really do was pace back and forth and look out the window for any sign of him. Luna just laughed at me.
"Oh Serena you're so silly! It's just a date, not a world celebration, " she told me in the infuriating tone of hers.
"Luna I just want to be perfect, that's all."
"But why Serena? It's just a date with a boy. Why are you so excited about it?" she wanted to know. I took a deep breath, should I tell her the real reason? I decided to tell her the truth, she wouldn't leave me if I didn't.
"Ok Luna the real reason I'm so excited is because it's finally my turn. I see everyone with someone and I think 'why can't that happen to me?' Even with the other scouts, they all have someone. Lita with Ken, Raye with Chad, Amy with Greg, and Mina with Andrew. And who did I have? No one. But now I finally have a chance and I don't want to blow it. " I told her honestly.
Luna just gave me a pensive look before getting a more gentle look on her face, "Well in that case Serena, I hope you have a great time, but remember we have a scout meeting tomorrow," Luna never missed an opportunity to talk about sailor business.
"Yes Luna I'll remember," out of habit, I turned my head towards the clock and saw it was 7:56. My breath started to quicken and my hear started to pound. **He's going to be here any minute!!!** I thought to myself excitedly. I ran to the window and looked outside before I stopped myself. I don't want to look desperate after all, I chastised myself. So I patiently sat by my mirror, checking to see if any last minute adjustments needed to be made. Suddenly I heard the door bell ring and I stopped breathing. **He's here!** was the only coherent thought that ran through my head.
Running downstairs, I had to force myself to slow down a bit. **Don't want to seem too desperate** I thought. So I waited before he rang twice, then made my way to the door, checked the mirror one last time, took a deep breath and opened the door.
What I saw amazed me. Darien looked too good for words. Wearing a black tuxedo and carrying a red rose an image of Tuxedo Mask came to my mind. **But who cares about him?? Darien is right here!**. I suddenly realized that he was holding out the rose to me.
"Hi," he said to me.
"Hi, " I replied back.
"This is for you," he held out the rose and I graciously accepted.
"Thank you," I barly got out. Roses were my weakness after all. But then I saw that Darien was staring at me. **Uh oh, why is he looking at me like that?? Does he think I look bad? Do I look like a freak? Does he think I'm ugly??** were the ugly thoughts in my head before he silenced them with the truth.
"You look beautiful," Amazing how words can affect someone so much. I could feel the blush coming on to my cheeks, good call on not wearing the blush.
"Thank you," I whispered again.
"Ready to go?" I nodded and closed the door behind me as he led me to his car. It was really nice, kind of like him--black, shiny, and it looked fast. It totally suited him. When we reached the car, he held the door out to me and I was amazed. No guy had ever done that for me. This was going to be great date!
Once we were both in the car and driving along the road, panic struck me. **We're not talking!! What are we going to talk about? What should I say........ ............** Before I could finish my thought, Darien had already started talking.
"So are you hungry?" he asked keeping one eye on the road, one eye on me.
"Oh yes!" I replied, not meaning to sound so enthusiastic. But just then my stomach gave a loud rumble and Darien chuckled.
"Could have fooled me, " he said before flashing me one of his rare smiles. **Oh how beautiful that smile really is....** I thought.
"We're going to an Italian restaurant--Alfonso Consta." he informed me.
"Ohh!! I've heard of the place! It's supposed to be really pretty!"
Now Darien took both eyes off the road and smiled at me again, "Only the best for you," Now my light blush turned into a full-fledged red. I took my hands to cover up my cheeks, when I felt a hand on my arm.
I turned to Darien where he was looking at me and said," Don't. You look prettier with it,". Now all I could was let out a helpless giggle and put my hands down. Before I knew it we had reached the restaurant. As I started to get out of the car, he stopped me, " No wait, This is a date so we have to act like it." **What did he mean?**. But then I saw that he went around the car to open the door for me once again. **Aww, he's so sweet!!** I thought. As he slammed my door shut and we walked toward the restaurant, I saw that he had found my hand and was holding it. **HE'S HOLDING MY HAND!!!!!!!!!!!** was screaming through my head. Taking a deep breath to control myself we walked in through the doors of the posh restaurant.
Walking in, all I could do was gawk. This place was just so amazing! Fancy tables with candles and flowers everywhere, waiters dressed up, even a violinist playing in the background.
"Wow," came out of my lips without meaning too. Darien heard this and laughed again.
"You're so cute when you do that," he told me with a squeeze of his hand on mine. I was in heaven and I couldn't believe it.
"May I help you sir?" the host(A/N: I think that's what those people are called who are at the front of the restaurant and have reservations??? lol, sorry if it's not!) asked Darien.
"Yes, I have a reservation for Shields," he told him, very distinguished I thought. Darien looked down and winked at me while I flashed him a great big smile.
"Shields, shields," the host muttered while looking down the list," Ah yes Shields, table for two. Very good, follow me," he said before walking away. Darien and I quickly followed, while I was still looking around at everything. We quickly made our way to a small, out of the way , beautifully decorated table. It had a white lace tablecloth with intricate patterns all over, scented candles set in the middle, and a vase of roses sitting there. It was gorgeous.
When we made our way to sit down, Darien, once again, held out my chair for me. It was so weird to have someone do all these little things for me, but it was also really amazing. I gave Darien a small quick smile as he sat down also.
"Here are your menus," the waiter said as he handed each of us a menu, "and I'll be back in a few minutes," he said before walking off. Silently, we both took the menus we were given and as soon as I saw it, I had a panic attack. I couldn't understand anything on the menu. It was all written in Italian. **Oh great, what am I going to do now??** I thought desperately. Darien noticing my face of distress, asked what was wrong.
"Umm.....nothing." I told him, not really wanting to say the truth.
"No, what is it?" he asked with a hint of concern.
"Uhh....icantunderstandanyhtingonthemenu," I blurted out quickly, hoping he didn't want to hear it again.
"Could you repeat that a little slower?" he asked with a smile.
I sighed, "I can't understand anything on the menu," I admitted. He just chuckled.
"Oh! Is that all? Well, tell me what you want, and I'll order it for you."
"But how do you know what to order? Your menu is Italian too," I pointed out confused.
He let out a low chuckle. "Well meatball head, I speak Italian."
I was shocked, I never knew he spoke Italian and I told him so.
"Well there's a lot you don't know about me," he replied. Now was my turn to say something to him.
"Well I hope to find out a lot more," that took all my strength to say. He smiled, looking pleased.
"I hope so too," Just then he leaned in, but it was different from last time. Now his eyes were closed and his head was moving closer to mine. Taking the cue, I closed my eyes and leaned in to feel his lips, but just then......
"Have you decided on something?" the waiter had come back. **GOD! I could kill him!!!** I thought. Darien also didn't look too happy, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking.
"Sure. Serena what did you want?" Darien asked me.
"Uh..I want the fetichinni and ceasar salad." I told him in a quiet voice.
Turning to the waiter, Darien said told the waiter his and my order in perfect Italian.(A/N: I guess I could have written the actual ordering in Italian, but I don't speak Italian--my dad does but he's not home right now, so sorry!) I was amazed to say the least.
While waiting for our order we decided to chat a bit.
"Did I tell just how beautiful you look?" Darien reminded me. Once again, the blush came back in full force.
"Thanks."
"Don't thank me for telling the truth," he replied looking serious. I looked deep into his midnight blue eyes and saw something there, but what? Whatever it was both intrigued me and sent a tingle down my spine. After a while of just staring at each other, he reached into his pocket.
"I almost forgot to give you your gift," he said pulling out a velvet box.
"Whaaa??" I said shocked, not really knowing what to say. **He got me a gift???? WOW!!** was the thought that ran through my mind. "You didn't have to get my a gift," I told him.
"Maybe I didn't have to, but I sure wanted to," he told me without breaking eye contact. "Here," he handed me the box, "open it."
Accepting the gift I looked at it. Even the box was beautiful, what could the gift be? Opening it up, I gasped. It was a silver bracelet with pink gems encrusted around the bracelet. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
"Darien...I don't know what to say. This is soo beautiful and so much!" I exclaimed. He just smiled.
"Turn it over."
I did what he told me and saw that there was something engraved in the back. Holding it closer to my face I read what it said, 'Serena, Thank you for making me dream come true--Darien'. I couldn't believe it. Me make his dream come true?? If only he knew.
"Darien...this is so great and so gorgeous and so beautiful and so thoughtful," I started rambling on again.
"Glad you like it."
"Like it??? I LOVE IT!!" I practically shouted, before looking around in embarrassment. I put the bracelet on, admiring it in the light. "I promise I'll never take it off, " I told him sincerely. He reached out and held my hand over the table. **This day can not get any better** I thought, but then the food came which made it all the better.
After we finished eating, me eating too much that was good for me, we sat at the table not really talking, just kind of staring at each other. And it was nice, not awkward at all, it was like we just enjoyed each other's presence. When the bill came and I saw how much it was, I had a heart attack. Darien just smiled and didn't bat an eye.
"Darien, look how much it is!! It's so much!"
He smiled and gave a low chuckle, "No problem" he told me as he put the bills on the table. When we stood up to leave the restaurant, he once again held my hand as we made it to the door.
Once in the car, he looked at the time.
"Hey, we have some time left before I have to take you home. Do you want to take a walk in the park?" he asked.
"Sure" I said excitedly.
10 minutes later we pulled up to the park and hand in hand walked down the path. This was probably the best day of my life and I couldn't believe how lucky I truly was.
"Hey Darien, where are we going?" I asked excitedly.
"A place that is one of my favorites," was the mysterious reply I got. Once we cleared past some trees I saw where we were. The bench by the lake in the middle of the roses. The place where we had our talk. **Wow what a coincidence, this is one of my favorite places too.....though for different reasons** I thought with a giggle.
"Hey what's so funny?" he asked me what a smile.
"Oh nothing," I replied mysteriously as we took a seat on the bench, with the moon behind us, shining on the lake and roses around us. It was like a picture perfect setting and I couldn't think of anyone better to spend it with.
"So did you enjoy tonight?" Darien asked me, breaking the silence.
"Of course I did! This was the greatest day of my life!" **Uh oh. Why had I said that?? Now he's going to think I'm some desperate loser** But to my surprise Darien just looked at me with those deep blue eyes and replied,
"Same with me, but only because I was with you," That just may have been the sweetest thing I've ever heard. Darien pulled me back into his arms, and I leaned into his chest, both of us looking at the sky overhead.
Suddenly I noticed something. "Oh Darien look!! A shooting star!! Make a wish!!" I told him. He looked serious for a moment and closed his eyes to make a wish. Then he opened his eyes and looked at me.
"Ok made it." he told me, "Do you want to know what it is?"
I put on a display of mock annoyance. "No! You can't tell me what it is, because then it won't come true!"
He chuckled," I guess you're right." While leaning on him, I couldn't help but notice how good he smelled--like roses. Looking down at my bracelet, I really couldn't believe how lucky I really was. He caught me looking at the bracelet.
"Do you really like it?"
"Of course I do!! This is the most beautiful thing anyone has ever given me. And the message was just so sweet. Did you really mean it?" I asked blurting out before I meant to.
He just looked at me with intensity in his eyes, "I meant every single word. You made my dream come true, except for one that is," And with that he started to lean in, eyes closed. I knew it, this was it. The time I was waiting for, and this time no talking was going to take place. Closing my eyes also and leaning in, I waited for his lips to touch mine and when they did it was like time stopped. Everything was motionless except for Darien and me kissing. Fireworks were going off inside my mind and in my gut. It all felt right, all of this. Finishing the kiss, we broke apart and just looked into each other's eyes, niether of us knowing what really to say. Finally I broke the silence.
"Darien what did you wish for?, my curiousity getting the best of me, "Oh but if you tell me it won't come true," I said glumly.
He looked at me, his eyes changing from midnight blue to navy blue," It's ok if I tell you, my wish just came true." I didn't really know what to say, that was the most romantic thing anyone had ever told me. Silence between us, we walked hand in hand to his car for the ride back to my house.
Once we reached my house and walked to my door I looked at my watch 10:55.
"My dad would love you, bringing me home early and everything." I told him.
"I'm glad one of the Tsukino's like me, "he bantered.
"It's not just one," I said before both of leaning in for another kiss, this one more tamed, and filled with a hint of promise. When we broke away, he presented me with another rose--one I would have sworn he hadn't had before--almost as if he had just conjured it up. **But that's silly**
"For you," he told me giving me the rose, "Till tomorrow," he said giving me a peck on the cheek and going back to his car.
Going inside the house, I closed the door and leaned on it screaming like a crazy girl. **Darien kissed me not once but twice!!!**
Luna came down the stairs at the sound of my screaming, "Serena, whatever is wrong??" she asked.
"Oh Luna nothing is wrong, everything is just right!" I exclaimed, she rolled her eyes.
"Oh Serena, you never will change."
After waiting for my parents phone call, and changing to get ready for bed, I tenderly touched my two roses which I had placed beside my bed. "Till tomorrow it is," I whispered out loud, and went to sleep having sweet dreams about Darien and myself.
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A/N: Ok everyone this chapter was really bad I know! It's just that I had a lot of writer's block and I have had like zero experience in this part of love(the whole dating thing :-{, sadly), but yes I know it sucked but please review anyway! The next chapter will be a lot better than this one I promise! R&R--flames totally accepted for this chapter! :-)
Ok, here's chapter 6. Quick note--This will be the last chapter of the gushy stuff, mostly. Something has to happen in this chapter, then I can move on! And believe me, the dream in the first chapter will play a HUGE part in the next part of this story, if you look at the title in the first chapter, then it'll be a hint!(ooops, gave too much away!!). Lol, well read and review! :-) Enjoy!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon nor any of the other characters :-[
The Real Me
Chapter 6
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It had been a few minutes after Darien and Serena had left the arcade to 'talk' things over and the girls were still in shock. Jaws open, eyes wide, they all had the same thought run through their heads, 'Wow, didn't see that coming!'. All except for Mina, who sat at the booth with a content smile. **I knew I could pull it off!** She self-congratulated herself while taking a large sip of her shake. Raye, who had noticed the blonde's unprepurted attitude, knew something was going on. She regained her composure long enough to ask Mina.
"Mina, what is going on?" Raye asked directly. The other girls also regained their composure, curious to hear Mina's answer.
"Raye, whatever do you mean?" Mina responded with wide eyes.
"Oh don't give me that innocent act. Why is it when the rest of us are in shock, you're sitting like a cat that just swallowed a fresh fish?" she asked curiously.
"Well if you all must know, I knew that this was going to happen, so it was no surprise to me, " Mina admitted.
Amy, however, still had some questions. "But Mina, what do you mean you knew? You knew that Darien and Serena would get together?". Mina nodded.
"Yup," was her short response.
"Care to explain?" Lita asked with a grin.
"What's to explain? I'm the scout of love, and love is MY game," she responded with yet another sip of her shake. The other girls just laughed at their blond friend. Mina and love went hand in hand together. Raye, even though was laughing, was still semi-upset with her friend.
"But Mina," she protested, "Why couldn't you have told us about this feeling of yours? Why did you leave us in the dark?"
Mina just sighed, "Because Raye, love is something that is very fragile and tender. One wrong move or wrong word just shatter it forever. I didn't tell anyone, not even Serena or Darien. I just didn't want to risk having their love blow up because of carelessness. But I am sorry guys!" The girls just beamed at their friend, seeing her in a new light. Mina is what could be best called as ditzy. She was one of the sweetest, kindest person the girls had ever meet, but she was never one to take things seriously. After hearing how serious she just was with the love situation, the girls saw her in a whole new light, and had much more respect for her. However, in situations like these, girls can not spend their whole time talking about the seriousness of love, they had to gossip about it!
"But wow you guys, wasn't that just the sweetest speech you've ever heard?" Raye gushed in reference to Darien's proclamation for Serena. The other girls nodded in agreement.
"Yes it was. It was the sweetest thing I've ever heard. I wish Greg was more like that, " Amy replied pouting, a act uncharacteristic of her.
"Amy!," Lita said, feigning shock, "complaining about Greg already??"
Amy just gave a small laugh, "No of course not. I'm just saying that it was really romantic." Everyone agreed.
"I wonder what they are doing right now," Lita said wistfully, looking at the door.
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After bombarding Serena with all my feelings, I thought it would be a good idea to take her somewhere private so we could discuss things. So I lead her silently to my favorite place--the bench in the middle of the rose garden in the park. We had walked there without talking, I think neither of us really knowing what to say. I was still berating myself at how I had so carelessly let myself go.
**What if she doesn't feel this way about me as much as I feel this way about her?** **What if this was some joke she played on me?** **What if she gets scared by the depth of my feelings for her?** **What if she never likes me the way I like her?** Thought after thought of self-doubt kept running through me as we made our way to the bench. These thoughts confused me. I was never the type of person who constantly worries about everything. But something about Serena, she made me nervous about everything.
While in the midst of my thoughts I realized that we had reached the bench. The glourious bench. So many times I would imagine Serena and I going to that bench, me taking her hand, and giving her a sweet kiss, proclaiming my love to her. Never before today had I thought it would happen. **Don't get cocky now, you still have to talk to her before anything can happen** My self-conscious dragged me back to reality and I saw Serena was standing by the bench, looking a little awkward, not really knowing what to do. I gestured that she should sit and she did with me next to her.
**Ok, now is the time...it's time for everything you ever wanted to happen. This is your big chance. Don't blow it** was my last thought before I said anything to her.
"So....," was the pathetic word that came out of my mouth. I saw that Serena's face fell with this. **So??? SO?!? What the hell is wrong with me? You're a smart, confident guy, ACT LIKE IT!** My mind screamed at me.
"So...," Serena echoed back, not looking too sure of herself at the moment. That did it, now was my time, my moment to seize and I wasen't going to let it slip.
"Look Serena I think we need to talk, "
"Ya you're right."
"Ok...." but before I could say any of the thousand thoughts that were running through my head she intruppeted me.
"Why?" she asked simply. Now I was confused.
"Why what?" I asked her puzzled.
"Why me?" I let my silence be an indicator for her to continue. "What I mean is why me? Why do you like me? You're so awesome and great Darien and I see how other girls--better girls look at you, so why would you go for a nobody like me?" I could see that when she asked me that, all her insecurity and doubt rose in her eyes. That look killed me, and I never wanted to see it again.
"Serena, what made me notice you was how great you are. You are the most beautiful person I've ever met-inside and out. I've never seen anyone who is as kind, sweet, and nice as you are," **Damn, there I go again!!** Why do I have to pour my heart out to her every single time?? While in the midst of my thoughts, I stopped to take a look at her and see her reaction to what I had just said. It was astounding what my words had done to her. She was sitting there, her cheeks aflame with blushing, her eyes wide and a huge smile on her face.
"You mean that? And everything you said at the arcade too?" she asked, and I could see her heart was in her eyes.
"Every word, " I replied honestly. Just then I had an idea. I started to lean towards her and she noticing this, closed her eyes and puckered up her lips in anticipation for the kiss she thought I was giving her. Right when I was close enough to join our lips, I leaned into her ear and whispered, "Have dinner with me tomorrow at 8?".
Serena opened her eyes and smiled. I knew that she had anticipated that kiss, and hell I really wanted to kiss her too, but now was not the time. The time would come when our first kiss would take place and it would be so special, that neither of us would forget. She was still blushing, but nodded a yes to me. **Yes!!!!** My mind silently cheered but I tried to act calm and collected in front of her. Looking at her, I finally knew everything was going to be all right and nothing was more perfect then her and me together.
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Well today was the day. The day of my first date with Darien. I still couldn't believe that he really wanted to go out with me! It was just so unbelievable, yet so incredible at the same time. Thinking about it made me blush all over again, especially the part where he leaned in for what I thought was a kiss. Ohhh just thinking about made me squeal in embarrassment all over again. **How could I have been so stupid!!** I thought for what was like the millionth time. Oh well I guess there is nothing to complain about, we do after all have a date today!!
Thinking about, I checked the time again and saw that it was only 3:54. **Urgh!! Almost 4 hours left! This is tourture**. But while I was thinking I thought, maybe I could get really dressed up tonight. I did after all have a ton of time on my hands, and why not make use of it and look really spectacular tonight. Yes, the more I thought about the more sense it made. Tonight I would wow Darien!
So I stepped in the shower and took extra special care shampooing my hair and conditioning it twice. Stepping out of the shower, I checked the time once again 4:27. Well at least some of the time I had passed. By this time Luna had awaken and was looking at my strangely.
"Serena, what on earth are you doing? Your date isn't until 8!" she was quick to remind me.
"Well Luna if you must know I want to look awesome for Darien tonight!" As I said this she just shook her head.
"If you only put half this energy into being a scout..." she said trailing off. I just rolled my eyes.
"Cmon Luna, not today. Tomorrow you can lecture me as much as you want but today I just want to enjoy," the cat just looked at me pensively then sighed rolled on her stomach and fell back asleep.
I smiled. Victory was mine. Even Luna knew how much this date meant to me. I hope Darien knew too. I shook my head, time to think about that after I'm done. So after I blow dryed my hair, strand by stand, I was sitting in front of the mirror, debating how to wear my hair. The meatballs were just too plain, they needed some spice. So I finally decided on curling my hair and then putting it up into my 'meatballs'. Curling it took a while, but the end result was to my liking. After it was up into meatballs with the curls hanging down my back, I tied a baby blue ribbon with sparkles on each and after looking in the mirror, I had to admit it looked nice. Now it was time for the make-up.
I never liked wearing too much make up and looking like some made up barbie doll, but today was different. It was a date after all! So I decided to wear a little bit of mascara and put on some pink eye shadow. It took a while to put it on right, since I wasn't used to this, and I supposed I could get my mother to help, but this was something I needed to do. Once the eyes were done, I decided to skip out on the blush, on account of how much I knew I would already be blushing during the date. Next was the lip gloss. I opted for my favorite gloss--strawberry vanilla. It had a slight pink tint to it and once on it was just the perfect color- not too much not too little. So now the make up was done, and I really liked the look. Now the outfit!
Looking through my closet, I faced the dilemma every girl faced before a date, there was nothing to wear!! After a couple of shoves and picking, I finally settled on my favorite dress--my pink satin gown. It was a baby pink satin, with no sleeves and a scooped neckline that had little pearls surrounding it. The dress went down to my ankles and went perfect with my pink heels that I had in the same shade as the dress. After I tried on the dress and looked at me from head to toe, I realized something was missing. This dress needed some jewelry to join the neckline, so I took a trip to the jewelry box and found what I needed. My gold necklace with a heart pendant enclosed in diamonds. A present from my parents on my last birthday. I had thought that it was a useless gift--too fancy to wear to school, but now was the perfect time for it. Looking at the end result in the mirror, I had to admit I liked what I saw, I only hoped Darien did too. The last step, spritzing on some perfume. I picked my favourite scent, one I rarly used except for special occasions--essence of rose petals. **Hmm, I wonder what time it is! Must be almost 8!** I thought to myself, but as I looked at the clock, my jaw dropped. Only 6:38!!! What was I going to do for another hour and half? I sat down on my bed, feeling quite foolish and saw Luna grinning at me.
"I know you have something to say Luna, so just say it." I said with a hint of steel in my voice. She just laughed a yawn.
"I told you Serena. No one needs 4 hours to get ready for a date!" she informed in a smug tone. I just sighed. Nothing was more annoying than someone or something telling you "I told you so".
"So what are you going to do now Serena?" the cat asked
"I guess I'll just read a book or something," I said with not much confidence. How could I just sit and read a book when my stomach was in knots. Sighing I went and got out an old favorite and positioned myself on my bed, trying to read but my mind kept wondering.
About half an hour later I heard my parents calling me from downstairs. I went down to see what was going on.
"Yes?" I asked them. My mom and dad just stared at me speechless.
"Honey, you look gorgeous!!" My mom gushed while my dad nodded in agreement. Even my brother was looking shocked.
"Darien is a very lucky guy," mom added. My dad started to scowl at this statement.
"So who exactly is this Darien? Is he a respectable fellow? Does he have a criminal record? How old is he?" I just smiled, dad was once again, being the overprotecter but I loved him for it.
"No daddy, Darien doesn't have a criminal record. And he's only 18! Only a year older! And he's a great fellow dad!" I said trying to convince him. He just grunted.
"Well Serena, I'm sorry be we won't be able to meet him today. Your father and I are going to the Sampson's for dinner and we're staying late. Sammy is going to be spending the night at a friend's house, so you're here all to your self." my mom informed me.
"But don't think just because we're staying late than you can too. You have to be home by 11:00," Dad added firmly.
"11:00!!??, " I started to whine, "how about 12:00??"
"How about 10:00?," dad replied.
"Ok ok 11:00 it is." I reluctantly agreed. My dad wasn't so convinced.
"And to make sure you come home at 11:00, we're going to call at 11:10 and expect you to pick up," he told me. That made me mad.
"Don't you trust me?" I asked playing the guilt card.
"Of course we do, it's just we're not home so we're worried," Mom said trying to make peace.
"Ok fine, I'll be home to pick up."
"And don't bring that boy in," Dad commanded.
"Fine fine," Not like I had planed on it anyway. I was just worried about getting through the date without looking like a weirdo.
I walked with my parents out the door and saw them off in the car. Closing the door behind me I couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. My parents being here would not have been good, my dad probably would have interrogated Darien and that would have been horrible. But no, everything seemed to be going my way tonight and I hoped it would continue.
Making my way upstairs again, I saw that it was 7:35. The time was coming closer and he would be here soon. I hadn't realized how nervous I was until now. I couldn't sit still nor could I concentrate on anything. The only thing I could really do was pace back and forth and look out the window for any sign of him. Luna just laughed at me.
"Oh Serena you're so silly! It's just a date, not a world celebration, " she told me in the infuriating tone of hers.
"Luna I just want to be perfect, that's all."
"But why Serena? It's just a date with a boy. Why are you so excited about it?" she wanted to know. I took a deep breath, should I tell her the real reason? I decided to tell her the truth, she wouldn't leave me if I didn't.
"Ok Luna the real reason I'm so excited is because it's finally my turn. I see everyone with someone and I think 'why can't that happen to me?' Even with the other scouts, they all have someone. Lita with Ken, Raye with Chad, Amy with Greg, and Mina with Andrew. And who did I have? No one. But now I finally have a chance and I don't want to blow it. " I told her honestly.
Luna just gave me a pensive look before getting a more gentle look on her face, "Well in that case Serena, I hope you have a great time, but remember we have a scout meeting tomorrow," Luna never missed an opportunity to talk about sailor business.
"Yes Luna I'll remember," out of habit, I turned my head towards the clock and saw it was 7:56. My breath started to quicken and my hear started to pound. **He's going to be here any minute!!!** I thought to myself excitedly. I ran to the window and looked outside before I stopped myself. I don't want to look desperate after all, I chastised myself. So I patiently sat by my mirror, checking to see if any last minute adjustments needed to be made. Suddenly I heard the door bell ring and I stopped breathing. **He's here!** was the only coherent thought that ran through my head.
Running downstairs, I had to force myself to slow down a bit. **Don't want to seem too desperate** I thought. So I waited before he rang twice, then made my way to the door, checked the mirror one last time, took a deep breath and opened the door.
What I saw amazed me. Darien looked too good for words. Wearing a black tuxedo and carrying a red rose an image of Tuxedo Mask came to my mind. **But who cares about him?? Darien is right here!**. I suddenly realized that he was holding out the rose to me.
"Hi," he said to me.
"Hi, " I replied back.
"This is for you," he held out the rose and I graciously accepted.
"Thank you," I barly got out. Roses were my weakness after all. But then I saw that Darien was staring at me. **Uh oh, why is he looking at me like that?? Does he think I look bad? Do I look like a freak? Does he think I'm ugly??** were the ugly thoughts in my head before he silenced them with the truth.
"You look beautiful," Amazing how words can affect someone so much. I could feel the blush coming on to my cheeks, good call on not wearing the blush.
"Thank you," I whispered again.
"Ready to go?" I nodded and closed the door behind me as he led me to his car. It was really nice, kind of like him--black, shiny, and it looked fast. It totally suited him. When we reached the car, he held the door out to me and I was amazed. No guy had ever done that for me. This was going to be great date!
Once we were both in the car and driving along the road, panic struck me. **We're not talking!! What are we going to talk about? What should I say........ ............** Before I could finish my thought, Darien had already started talking.
"So are you hungry?" he asked keeping one eye on the road, one eye on me.
"Oh yes!" I replied, not meaning to sound so enthusiastic. But just then my stomach gave a loud rumble and Darien chuckled.
"Could have fooled me, " he said before flashing me one of his rare smiles. **Oh how beautiful that smile really is....** I thought.
"We're going to an Italian restaurant--Alfonso Consta." he informed me.
"Ohh!! I've heard of the place! It's supposed to be really pretty!"
Now Darien took both eyes off the road and smiled at me again, "Only the best for you," Now my light blush turned into a full-fledged red. I took my hands to cover up my cheeks, when I felt a hand on my arm.
I turned to Darien where he was looking at me and said," Don't. You look prettier with it,". Now all I could was let out a helpless giggle and put my hands down. Before I knew it we had reached the restaurant. As I started to get out of the car, he stopped me, " No wait, This is a date so we have to act like it." **What did he mean?**. But then I saw that he went around the car to open the door for me once again. **Aww, he's so sweet!!** I thought. As he slammed my door shut and we walked toward the restaurant, I saw that he had found my hand and was holding it. **HE'S HOLDING MY HAND!!!!!!!!!!!** was screaming through my head. Taking a deep breath to control myself we walked in through the doors of the posh restaurant.
Walking in, all I could do was gawk. This place was just so amazing! Fancy tables with candles and flowers everywhere, waiters dressed up, even a violinist playing in the background.
"Wow," came out of my lips without meaning too. Darien heard this and laughed again.
"You're so cute when you do that," he told me with a squeeze of his hand on mine. I was in heaven and I couldn't believe it.
"May I help you sir?" the host(A/N: I think that's what those people are called who are at the front of the restaurant and have reservations??? lol, sorry if it's not!) asked Darien.
"Yes, I have a reservation for Shields," he told him, very distinguished I thought. Darien looked down and winked at me while I flashed him a great big smile.
"Shields, shields," the host muttered while looking down the list," Ah yes Shields, table for two. Very good, follow me," he said before walking away. Darien and I quickly followed, while I was still looking around at everything. We quickly made our way to a small, out of the way , beautifully decorated table. It had a white lace tablecloth with intricate patterns all over, scented candles set in the middle, and a vase of roses sitting there. It was gorgeous.
When we made our way to sit down, Darien, once again, held out my chair for me. It was so weird to have someone do all these little things for me, but it was also really amazing. I gave Darien a small quick smile as he sat down also.
"Here are your menus," the waiter said as he handed each of us a menu, "and I'll be back in a few minutes," he said before walking off. Silently, we both took the menus we were given and as soon as I saw it, I had a panic attack. I couldn't understand anything on the menu. It was all written in Italian. **Oh great, what am I going to do now??** I thought desperately. Darien noticing my face of distress, asked what was wrong.
"Umm.....nothing." I told him, not really wanting to say the truth.
"No, what is it?" he asked with a hint of concern.
"Uhh....icantunderstandanyhtingonthemenu," I blurted out quickly, hoping he didn't want to hear it again.
"Could you repeat that a little slower?" he asked with a smile.
I sighed, "I can't understand anything on the menu," I admitted. He just chuckled.
"Oh! Is that all? Well, tell me what you want, and I'll order it for you."
"But how do you know what to order? Your menu is Italian too," I pointed out confused.
He let out a low chuckle. "Well meatball head, I speak Italian."
I was shocked, I never knew he spoke Italian and I told him so.
"Well there's a lot you don't know about me," he replied. Now was my turn to say something to him.
"Well I hope to find out a lot more," that took all my strength to say. He smiled, looking pleased.
"I hope so too," Just then he leaned in, but it was different from last time. Now his eyes were closed and his head was moving closer to mine. Taking the cue, I closed my eyes and leaned in to feel his lips, but just then......
"Have you decided on something?" the waiter had come back. **GOD! I could kill him!!!** I thought. Darien also didn't look too happy, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking.
"Sure. Serena what did you want?" Darien asked me.
"Uh..I want the fetichinni and ceasar salad." I told him in a quiet voice.
Turning to the waiter, Darien said told the waiter his and my order in perfect Italian.(A/N: I guess I could have written the actual ordering in Italian, but I don't speak Italian--my dad does but he's not home right now, so sorry!) I was amazed to say the least.
While waiting for our order we decided to chat a bit.
"Did I tell just how beautiful you look?" Darien reminded me. Once again, the blush came back in full force.
"Thanks."
"Don't thank me for telling the truth," he replied looking serious. I looked deep into his midnight blue eyes and saw something there, but what? Whatever it was both intrigued me and sent a tingle down my spine. After a while of just staring at each other, he reached into his pocket.
"I almost forgot to give you your gift," he said pulling out a velvet box.
"Whaaa??" I said shocked, not really knowing what to say. **He got me a gift???? WOW!!** was the thought that ran through my mind. "You didn't have to get my a gift," I told him.
"Maybe I didn't have to, but I sure wanted to," he told me without breaking eye contact. "Here," he handed me the box, "open it."
Accepting the gift I looked at it. Even the box was beautiful, what could the gift be? Opening it up, I gasped. It was a silver bracelet with pink gems encrusted around the bracelet. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
"Darien...I don't know what to say. This is soo beautiful and so much!" I exclaimed. He just smiled.
"Turn it over."
I did what he told me and saw that there was something engraved in the back. Holding it closer to my face I read what it said, 'Serena, Thank you for making me dream come true--Darien'. I couldn't believe it. Me make his dream come true?? If only he knew.
"Darien...this is so great and so gorgeous and so beautiful and so thoughtful," I started rambling on again.
"Glad you like it."
"Like it??? I LOVE IT!!" I practically shouted, before looking around in embarrassment. I put the bracelet on, admiring it in the light. "I promise I'll never take it off, " I told him sincerely. He reached out and held my hand over the table. **This day can not get any better** I thought, but then the food came which made it all the better.
After we finished eating, me eating too much that was good for me, we sat at the table not really talking, just kind of staring at each other. And it was nice, not awkward at all, it was like we just enjoyed each other's presence. When the bill came and I saw how much it was, I had a heart attack. Darien just smiled and didn't bat an eye.
"Darien, look how much it is!! It's so much!"
He smiled and gave a low chuckle, "No problem" he told me as he put the bills on the table. When we stood up to leave the restaurant, he once again held my hand as we made it to the door.
Once in the car, he looked at the time.
"Hey, we have some time left before I have to take you home. Do you want to take a walk in the park?" he asked.
"Sure" I said excitedly.
10 minutes later we pulled up to the park and hand in hand walked down the path. This was probably the best day of my life and I couldn't believe how lucky I truly was.
"Hey Darien, where are we going?" I asked excitedly.
"A place that is one of my favorites," was the mysterious reply I got. Once we cleared past some trees I saw where we were. The bench by the lake in the middle of the roses. The place where we had our talk. **Wow what a coincidence, this is one of my favorite places too.....though for different reasons** I thought with a giggle.
"Hey what's so funny?" he asked me what a smile.
"Oh nothing," I replied mysteriously as we took a seat on the bench, with the moon behind us, shining on the lake and roses around us. It was like a picture perfect setting and I couldn't think of anyone better to spend it with.
"So did you enjoy tonight?" Darien asked me, breaking the silence.
"Of course I did! This was the greatest day of my life!" **Uh oh. Why had I said that?? Now he's going to think I'm some desperate loser** But to my surprise Darien just looked at me with those deep blue eyes and replied,
"Same with me, but only because I was with you," That just may have been the sweetest thing I've ever heard. Darien pulled me back into his arms, and I leaned into his chest, both of us looking at the sky overhead.
Suddenly I noticed something. "Oh Darien look!! A shooting star!! Make a wish!!" I told him. He looked serious for a moment and closed his eyes to make a wish. Then he opened his eyes and looked at me.
"Ok made it." he told me, "Do you want to know what it is?"
I put on a display of mock annoyance. "No! You can't tell me what it is, because then it won't come true!"
He chuckled," I guess you're right." While leaning on him, I couldn't help but notice how good he smelled--like roses. Looking down at my bracelet, I really couldn't believe how lucky I really was. He caught me looking at the bracelet.
"Do you really like it?"
"Of course I do!! This is the most beautiful thing anyone has ever given me. And the message was just so sweet. Did you really mean it?" I asked blurting out before I meant to.
He just looked at me with intensity in his eyes, "I meant every single word. You made my dream come true, except for one that is," And with that he started to lean in, eyes closed. I knew it, this was it. The time I was waiting for, and this time no talking was going to take place. Closing my eyes also and leaning in, I waited for his lips to touch mine and when they did it was like time stopped. Everything was motionless except for Darien and me kissing. Fireworks were going off inside my mind and in my gut. It all felt right, all of this. Finishing the kiss, we broke apart and just looked into each other's eyes, niether of us knowing what really to say. Finally I broke the silence.
"Darien what did you wish for?, my curiousity getting the best of me, "Oh but if you tell me it won't come true," I said glumly.
He looked at me, his eyes changing from midnight blue to navy blue," It's ok if I tell you, my wish just came true." I didn't really know what to say, that was the most romantic thing anyone had ever told me. Silence between us, we walked hand in hand to his car for the ride back to my house.
Once we reached my house and walked to my door I looked at my watch 10:55.
"My dad would love you, bringing me home early and everything." I told him.
"I'm glad one of the Tsukino's like me, "he bantered.
"It's not just one," I said before both of leaning in for another kiss, this one more tamed, and filled with a hint of promise. When we broke away, he presented me with another rose--one I would have sworn he hadn't had before--almost as if he had just conjured it up. **But that's silly**
"For you," he told me giving me the rose, "Till tomorrow," he said giving me a peck on the cheek and going back to his car.
Going inside the house, I closed the door and leaned on it screaming like a crazy girl. **Darien kissed me not once but twice!!!**
Luna came down the stairs at the sound of my screaming, "Serena, whatever is wrong??" she asked.
"Oh Luna nothing is wrong, everything is just right!" I exclaimed, she rolled her eyes.
"Oh Serena, you never will change."
After waiting for my parents phone call, and changing to get ready for bed, I tenderly touched my two roses which I had placed beside my bed. "Till tomorrow it is," I whispered out loud, and went to sleep having sweet dreams about Darien and myself.
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A/N: Ok everyone this chapter was really bad I know! It's just that I had a lot of writer's block and I have had like zero experience in this part of love(the whole dating thing :-{, sadly), but yes I know it sucked but please review anyway! The next chapter will be a lot better than this one I promise! R&R--flames totally accepted for this chapter! :-)
