Love's Promise

Chapter 10

Author: Sailor of Shadow

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. Drat the luck.

Serena stood on the stage, her heart pounding, sweat began running down her face. They hated it, she had sung one of her own songs and they had hated it! She was just about to panic when it sounded like the whole club erupted. There were cheers, cat calls, whistles and claps. Needless to say, I think they very much indeed liked Serena's song. Grinning foolishly Serena walked off stage. What a rush.

All her friends converged on her, laughing and congratulating, and unbeknownst to them a figure watched the seen from a dark doorway a slow smile forming on his lips.

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"Best Choreography goes to 4PLAY!" the girls giggled and dance and jumped around. Serena and Raye went on stage to accept their check that awarded each of them 1,000 dollars.

"Best Group goes to Amara and Michelle!" All the group cheered for the mildly pleased couple. They hadn't really needed the money, they had done it just for fun.

" And tonight's grand prize, the moment and AMOUNT you have all been waiting for! The Grand Prize of 10,000 dollars goes to......."

"SERENA!" (AN: you saw that coming right?)

Screaming and crying Serena ran up on stage and hugged Melvin. As she walked back off stage a man walked up to her.

" Hello. My name is Alexander. I am with CLB recording company. I was wondering if I could have a minute of your time?"

Glancing at the man that looked strangely familiar she nodded her assent.

" So, Mr. Alexander. What did you want to talk to me about." Serena hedged shooting him a sideways glance.

" Well Serena you really impressed us here at CLB records. We'd like to offer you a contract. That is, if you are interested?"

Serena could only stare at him in shock. His green eyes seemed to be laughing at her somehow, and she couldn't quite shake the feeling of familiarity.

" I would have to talk it over with my boyfriend first, could I have some time to think about it?"

Sure, but there is some preliminary stuff I need to sit down at talk with you about first, unfortunately I don't have the information with me tonight. Maybe I could meet you for lunch somewhere tomorrow? Your choice. Where ever you feel comfortable." His smile was engaging yet innocent.

" Sure! How about the Crown Rose? Over on Bowery? I can meet you there around 11:30?" She said spying Melvin motioning to her frantically.

" That would be fine Serena. Meet you then."