A/N: I'm so glad you all like my fic! I'd be devastated if you didn't! Thank you too all those that reviewed it and took time to read it. I appreciate it! Here is chapter 10! Hope you enjoy it. And remember to review!
Disclaimer: Once again I must say I still don't own sailor moon.
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Before I fall in love
Serena opened her eyes and stared at the pink stuffed bunny that was put at the end of her bed. She smiled as she thought of the fun she had with him tonight. Reminiscing about the time he was on the kiddy ride. It was quite a site to behold. Darien Shields in all his power and glory riding a tiny multicolored UFO…it was a Kodak moment right there. Too bad Serena didn't bring a camera with her though.
Slowly her eyelids grew heavy. Serena didn't even struggle as sleep took over her. Soon she fell into a well-sated rest.
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Serena smiled and waved over at her friends as she entered the all too familiar high school. Everyone waved back and continued their non-stop chitchat they started before she made her entrance.
"So Serena…how was yesterday? I heard Darien say that he got to spend 'personal' time with you?" Seiya asked wiggling his eyebrows for emphasis. "Honestly Serena I'm jealous…if not for Darien being my best friend he would've had some competition." He joked.
Serena merely smiled at his comment. Her cheeks were a little flushed because she couldn't help but blush when a compliment came her way. That's what's so cool about Seiya. He always knew what to say and when to say it. She was extremely pleased having him as one of her close friends.
"Actually yesterday-" she began but was cut off when Rei interrupted her.
"Don't tell me Darien is in a cast and won't make it to school because you couldn't stand him and therefore you impaired him…right?" she teased Serena.
"NO! It's nothing like that! In fact he was quite civil towards me…for the later half of the day anyways."
"Well I'm glad you came back in one piece Serena." Mina stated.
"I thought I wouldn't when he put all that chili pepper sauce into my hotdog" Serena mumbled small enough so only she can hear.
"What was that Serena?" Seiya asked cupping his ear with one hand and leaning in towards her.
"Nothing…nothing at all."
"Oh…okay then."
They were cut short of their conversation when the bell rang. Gradually they all retreated to their classes without another word.
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Serena stifled another yawn trying to keep herself from falling asleep during class. She usually paid attention and kept her grades up quite well…however today was just too painfully boring that she couldn't help but feel it was torture.
Finally the lunch bell rang and she made her way to the cafeteria. Soon enough her friends greeted her.
"Serena? What's the matter aren't you going to eat anything?" Seiya asked concerned when he noticed she came empty handed.
"I really lost my appetite I don't quite feel like eating."
"Okay then."
"So what's up meatball head?" A voice said from behind her. Serena immediately knew who it was.
"Darien…be nice!" Serena growled.
"Whoa down girl!"
Serena sent him a death glare. "Even though I now consider you a friend does not mean you will be off my 'to kill' list if you piss me off.
"Um…I'm sorry?"
"That's much better." She smiled genuinely.
"Wow…I didn't know females could change moods so quickly." Seiya remarked.
"Anyways…Serena are you doing anything tonight?" Darien asked.
"No not really." She responded plainly.
"Want to go see a movie with me?"
"Hm…sure I guess."
"Great!"
"Well I'm going to go to class now." Serena stood up and started walking away.
"See you tonight!" Darien called out after her.
"Okay!" She yelled back before disappearing completely behind the doors of the cafeteria.
"Guys it's been so boring lately!" Mina exclaimed.
"Yeah you're right" Rei responded.
"I know I think we should throw another party!" Mina answered.
Darien raised an eyebrow.
"Sounds good. But where are we going to hold the party?" Lita asked.
"We can hold the party at my house…after all my parents don't tend to come home a lot…I think they have a business trip tomorrow so they'll be gone for at least three days." Seiya sat back on his chair and stared at the others.
"Okay it's settled then…we'll throw a party at Seiya's house. Darien can you tell Serena?" Lita asked.
"Yeah sure."
Everyone evacuated the cafeteria and retreated to there own classes looking forward to the party.
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Serena got home from school and plopped herself on her bed. She seemed down in the dumps today and she didn't even know why. It was currently four thirty at the time for she went on a walk before going home. She was so out of it.
She reached for the phone sitting on top of her desk when she heard the doorbell ring. Sighing she covered her face with her pillow and went into a daze like state. Somehow she wasn't looking forward too much for the date with Darien tonight.
"Serena someone's here to see you!" Her mother called for her from downstairs.
Serena walked down lazily having murder on her mind wanting to kill whoever it was that broke her out of her trance. When she finally reached the bottom of the stairs she found Darien waiting for her in the living room. She hesitantly walked over to him and sat down on the spot next to him.
"So are you ready to go yet?" He asked.
"Not really. I'll be ready in about thirty minutes okay?" She walked back upstairs to get ready.
~*~*~*~*~*~An hour later…
Serena walked down refreshed and ready to go. She smiled at Darien as she dragged him outside. "Bye mom!" She called before stepping out the door.
"So what movie do you want to see?" Darien asked her.
"Actually…I'm not in the mood for a movie…can we do something else?"
"Okay…what do you want to do?"
"Let's go for ice cream." She suggested.
"Okay."
~*~*~*~*~*~Ice cream store…
"So what do you want?" Darien asked Serena.
"I'm in the mood for a banana split…but I don't think I'll finish it."
"Actually that's what I was about to order myself…let's share one then."
They both ordered a banana split and sat down at a table near by once they got their order.
Serena scooped up a spoonful of the ice cream and looked at Darien with a smirk on her face. "Open up!"
His eyes widened but he obediently did as he was told. In seconds his mouth was stuffed with ice cream.
Serena laughed seeing how he was struggling to get it all down. She had to admit to herself that he did look cute. She enjoyed his company when he was around and now that they've become friends all the teasing is just friendly teasing. Even the nickname meatball head sounded more like a term of endearment then mockery. But then again that's what she thought of it.
"Hello Serena are you there?" Darien asked waving a hand in front of her.
"Huh? Yeah sorry."
"You seemed to be zoning out a bit. Are you sure you're all right." Darien reached forward and put a hand on her forehead.
Serena blushed as she felt his warm hand on her baby soft skin. She looked into his face and saw him smiling back at her. She felt a warm fuzzy feeling that she couldn't seem to describe.
"You haven't been eating our ice cream is melting." Darien took his spoon and filled it with ice cream. He held it up and looked at her. "Well open up."
She opened her mouth and tasted the ice cream he fed her.
Darien chuckled at something and leaned in closer to her. Serena was confused at this.
"What are you laughing at?" She asked him suspiciously.
Darien merely leaned in closer to her. With his finger he wiped the corner of her mouth lightly and brought the finger to his own mouth and licked it clean.
Serena gaped at his gesture. 'How could he make wiping ice cream off someone's mouth look so sexy?!' she asked herself. She shook her head and cleared the thoughts from her mind.
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Serena stood outside her house staring at Darien. Even though they only went for ice cream and a walk in the park somehow having Darien keeping her company it didn't matter what they were doing. Just as long as he was near.
She stared up at the stars shimmering up in the night sky. They were really beautiful. She was so fascinated by them that she had forgotten she was currently on her doorstep standing next to her date.
Darien cleared her throat. Serena stared at him. "There beautiful aren't they?" She asked.
"What are?"
"The stars."
Darien looked up at the stars and back at her. "You know what I think?" he asked.
"What?"
"I think you are more beautiful then the most exquisite star out there. I know it sounds corny…but it's true."
"Really?" Serena blushed slightly but then brightened. "That's so sweet. Are you sure your not doing it just to get to me?" Serena joked.
"I would never do such a thing!" Darien pretended to look hurt. But then his face was serious again in seconds. "I'm telling the truth Serena."
"Thank you…" She whispered before giving him a kiss on the cheek and turning to walk into her house.
"Hey wait just a minute young lady!"
Serena turned around to look at Darien.
"After such a nice comment a kiss on the cheek is 'all' I get? Come on I know you can do better then that!"
"DARIEN!!!" She slapped him on the arm playfully and began to beat his chest when he held her hands back. They were only inches apart as he leaned in closer to her. His nose touched hers. So close…
"Serena?" The door of the house opened and out came Mrs. Tsukino.
Immediately Serena and Darien parted both turning as red as tomatoes.
"Well I had a great time Serena hope to see you again sometime?" Darien asked before turning to leave.
"Sure." She smiled at him. He smiled back at her. That was when she realized…she was slowly falling for him. He told her once that he would wait for her. However she didn't know whether or not she was willing to take the chance of falling in love again. It was painful the first time around but to risk it again? Is he worth it? Is he really sincere or is he just playing games with her?
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Serena stayed up all night thinking about Darien. Just a couple of weeks ago she hated his guts. Just recently she became his friend…and now…now she was falling for him. It wasn't as if she was falling for him fast and hard. No…it was more like a fondness…something you feel for someone close to you. Her mind was spinning so fast she didn't know what to think anymore. Could it be love? Or was this just a phase of her life she was going through? If so will their relationship work? Will they last forever like all the movies she seen? Or will someone end up heartbroken in the end? Her heart yearned for a relationship that was more then friendship. The relationship she had with her past boyfriend she soon figured was more of infatuation then love. Their relationship had no depth…no meaning. Would a relationship with Darien be any different? But Serena wasn't sure she was ready for it. After thinking for a long time she finally came up with a conclusion. 'You don't know what will happen until you take a chance…rather have loved once and lost it then never loved before.'
My heart says we've got something real
Can I trust the way I feel
Cuz my heart's been through it before
Am I'm just seeing what I want to see
Or is it true
Could you really be
Someone to have and hold
With all my heart and soul
I need to know
Before I fall in love
Someone who'll stay around
(Who warns) my ups and downs
So tell me now
Before I fall in love
And I'm at the point of no return
So afraid of getting burned
But I wanna take a chance
Oh please
Give me a reason to believe
Say you're the one that you'll always be
Someone to have and hold
With all my heart and soul
I need to know
Before I fall in love
Someone who'll stay around
Through my ups and downs
So tell me now
Before I fall in love
It's been so hard for me
To give my heart away
But I would give my everything
Just to hear you say...
Someone to have and hold
With all my heart and soul
I need to know
Before I fall in love
Someone who'll stay around
Through my ups and downs
So tell me now
Before I fall in love
-Before I fall in love
-By Coco Lee
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Well that's it. Sorry for the long delay…it was because of yes…you guessed it…writer's block! This was like the hardest chapter to write yet…that's why it's so boring. It's mostly Serena and Darien fluff if you could call it that. Anyways please review!