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"What's that for? And what are you going to do with that? Do you
really have to put that on my face? Are you sure you have to use that
electric thing on my hair? What ever the hell you thought you were
going to do with that you better reevaluate it. Ouch!! You didn't tell
me it would hurt dammit!? What the-" and on and on went Serena's
compliants as Raye attempted to do her make up, Lita wax her legs, Mina
do her hair, and Amy pluck her eyebrows.
Everyone was in action getting Serena ready for the Dance. Serena
was in a frenzy having these supermodels do their female rituals on her
and she was getting angry. She closed her eyes to take a calming breath
only to have Amy complain that she was moving too much. She tried to
reply only to have Raye tell not to move her lips. Serena shook her
head in exasperation and got a curse from Mina who almost burnt herself
with the curling iron. She screamed again as Lita pulled the waxing
tape off of her legs. Damn!! So this was what it was like in hell.
After what seemed like eternity, the girls had finished with
Serena and ready to walk out of the door at 7:00. And everyone was
quite proud with their finished product of Serena.
She was beautiful tonight, Serena had to admit it. She looked
like those supermodels she had always named everyone else and it was
all due to the hell of makeup. She looked in the mirror as everyone
else made finishing touches on makeup and clothing and hair.
Her eyelids were lightly dusted with a lavender eye shadow,
bringing out her eyes. She had black mascara that outlined her eyes
making them appear bigger. There was a mixture of lip gloss and pink
lip liner that made her lips a unique shade of pink. They looked full
and luscious. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail atop her head with
curls dangling about, landing at the middle of her back. There was hair
down in the back of her head in "curly ring" curls.
Mina mentally rubbed her hands in glee. Darien was going to fall
out of his shoes when he saw Serena. But he wouldn't recognize her in
her purple feathered mask. But when he would find out that it was
Serena, she suspected he would probably have a heart attack. She
laughed out loud and beckoned to the call of Raye. They had rented a
Limo and it was waiting outside Mina's house.
Serena wrung her hands together thinking about the dance. Her
first dance ever.
"Come on Serena. It's time to go." Lita walked up to her,
grabbing her hand and pulling her to the door. She was dressed in a
green silk dress, her beautiful brown hair down with ribbons scattered
around.
She didn't really apply all that much make up and truth be told, she
thought Serena could have looked equally beautiful going to the dance
with no make up at all. It was at Ami's insistence that she applied the
very small amount. Amy had informed everyone that Serena was lacking
self esteem and wouldn't believe that she looked nice unless she had
some excuse to reason why she saw herself look pretty.
Raye grabbed Chad's hand and lead him to the limo while everyone
else followed suit. Well, Raye thought, smiling at nothing in
particular, Darien would be in for a big surprise.
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Serena didn't know much about Seiya but one thing she could say
was that he was great, and he was the first guy who ever treated her like
a girl. It felt wonderful, with all of these new gestures.
For instance, at the resuraunt, he actually pulled out her chair
for her. He kissed her hand when she sat down, and he payed for her
meal without it being because of a bet. HE was charming and funny and
smiled at her and complimented her endlessly.
Now they were at the Dance, and Seiya was holding her hand as
they walked down the stairs to the dance floor. They were playing one
Jennifer Lopez's "If I you had my love" and the floor was crowded.
Serena smiled at Seiya as he guided her through the crowd of
people. The girls were right behind her, trying to find their table.
Seiya turned to Serena, a debonair smile on his charming face.
Lifting a questing eyesbrow, he gestured to the dance floor. Serena
nodded her head, and took a deep breath. She would have to remember all
of the Dances the girls had taught her. She started to bit her lip but
tasted the lipstick and quickly stopped.
The song changed to a slow dance. It was an oldie, Whitney
Houston's "I will always love you". Serena grabbed onto Seiya's
shoulders as he lead her in the dance and to her supprise, she danced
with no mistakes. She mentally praised herself as she searched the
floor for Darien. She saw him looking dancning with his beauty queen of
the week, Krystal. Serena sighed whistfully and snuggled deeper into
seiya's arms.
She closed her eyes and listned to the song wishing that Darien
would always love her. And at this moment, she fully acknowledged and
accepted the fact that she was indeed in love with her best friend.
She felt Seiya's arms tighten about her waist but not it wasn't
alarming. She continued swaying to the music.
Darien was bored. He came to this dance at Krystal's insitence
but he was quite bored with this girlfriend and wanted to end this one
ASAP. Krystal just wasn't it for him and she bored him to tears.
Suppressing a yawn, Darien searched the dance floor. Didn't
Serena say she was coming? He looked around and saw a nice couple, a
beautiful blond breath taker, with a dark haired guy. She
reminded him of someone.
Darien looked beyond the couple and searched the crowd for
Serena. He had a nagging sense about the couple and something was going
off in his brain. What was it about the blond? Why did he feel as if he
knew her? And then it hit him. He saw her look up over her date's
shoulder and their eyes met.
Serena gasped. She didn't expect Darien to be looking at her but
here he was. And he had the strangest look on his face. She sucked in a
breath.
"What's wrong Serena?" asked Seiya, sensing her discomfort.
She looked up at him and smiled at the worry she read in his
eyes. HE was so sweet. Too bad he wasn't Darien.
"Oh nothing. I just think you're a great dancer,"
Seiya's smiled and Serena had to admit that if she weren't in
love with Darien, he would be her first choice.
"You think I'm a great dancer do ya Blondie? You aren't too bad
yourself beautiful," he said, and Serena laughed at being referred to
as beautiful.
"Yeah, whatever Seiya," she said and snuggled into his embrace
once again. The picture of surprise in Darien's eyes replayed itself in
her mind as she continued to dance. Damn Darien for making her
uncomfortable on her first Date.
Darien was beyond anger. He was furious and a part of himself watched helplessly as his temper exploded. Serena was flirting, actually flirting with some guy he
didn't even know. She saw him bestow her heart stopping smile on him,
laugh, and snuggle closer into him. When the fuck did she learn to do
that?
Without another thought, Darien stalked up to the couple. HE
place a hand on Serena's date, which had both of the unsuspecting
people abruptly jumping and looking at him.
"Serena?" he said, his voce as lost as his mind.
"Darien?" Serena mimicked. He was ruining everything. At this
moment, Serena didn't give a damn about her love for him. He was
ruining her first date ever. Damn him!!
"What the hell Serena!" he yelled. Suddenly, there was a crowd
gathering about the three.
Incensed, Serena glared at Darien from over Seiya's shoulder.
"What the everlasting hell Darien. What the fu-" she heard a cough and
realized that her friends were near, Mina glaring at her accusingly. "I
mean, what the hell do you think your doing?"
Mina smiled. The fireworks had just begun. Raye's eyes sparkled
as she watched the scene and she wished she had some popcorn. Lita was
refraining from laughing and smiled through her hand that was covering
her mouth. Amy was obviously worried and when she tried to go up to
Serena, Mina and Raye purposefully blocked her way.
"When did this," he said gesturing toward her appearance,
"happen?"
Serena wanted to cry. What was with that "this" he had said about
her appearance as if she were some kind of slug. Serena realized she
wanted to cry and it only made her more angry even as the tears filled
her eyes.
"Darien, you are really buggin ya know? Now I'm wearing a dress
and you think I'm some kind of bozo. What is with you?"
Distressed, Darien cast a glance at Seiya who was gaining fury by
the minute. HE didn't' know who this nut was who was insulting his date
but he didn't like it one bit. Didn't this jerk see how he was hurting
Serena. And, Serena obviously had some kind of feelings for this man
who was unworthy of her love. He wanted to punch this Darien guy but he
wasn't quite that furious yet to mess up everything he had with Serena.
"What is with you jerk? Cant you see your hurting her?" came
Seiya's harsh voice.
Darien stared at Serena who's eyes shone with tears almost
spilling over. His stomach clenched and he felt helpless. His life was
perfect until a week ago. Now, he finds his best friend in a dress,
looking like the most beautiful woman at the dance and he had no clue.
Never had he noticed. He should have had some clue. Serena was
beautiful but what had happened to his best friend. This feminine
"snuggler" was not anyone he was used to and he was genuinely afraid.
HE wanted to shout to the heavens. He wanted to get down on his knees
and pray for his best friend back.
And, now, as he stared at the tears spilling over Serena
porcelain face with the overlarge violet eyes and perfect little nose
with the luscious lips, he wanted to cry himself.
"Serena," he said, his voice squeaking and strangely weak, "what
happened to you?"
"I changed, Darien."
Serena no longer cared that she was crying or that Darien was
looking like the most handsome man in the world in his tux. She didn't
care that she was the center of attention or that the music had
stopped. She didn't care about her mascara running or Seiya worrying
over her tears. All she cared about was the one thing she definitely
wouldn't be receiving. Love.
She looked at Darien, her best friend, her one true love. She
listened to the lyrics of Whitney Houston's song in her head.
"If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you…"
The tears fell silently down Serena's face. She wanted to run.
She wanted to stay away from him forever. She wanted to wave goodbye
and leave the dance with some modicum of dignity. But all that came
from her was the final blow to Darien.
"I love you." Serena stared deep into Darien's eyes. "I fell in
love with my best friend," she whispered softly.
Darien felt his stomach twist and turn in a myriad of movements.
He didn't know what he was feeling. HE was panicked. "What are you
saying Serena?" his voice was barely above a whisper.
"I have loved you forever. I changed because I couldn't hide
behind guys clothing anymore. You always saw me as a guy and I just
wanted… to do something to show you that I'm not a girl," she looked
away. Then she looked up quickly as if realizing for the first time
that Seiya was there.
"I'm soo sorry Seiya. I hope I didn't hurt you,"
He held her hand in his and covered it with his other hand, then
smiled gently at Serena, looking deep into her eyes.
"My only regret is that this jerk treated you horribly," he said,
then smiled wistfully, "If only we had met before… Serena. I wish you
the best,"
Serena felt a new batch of tears building up in her eyes. Then
she looked toward her group, Mina and Raye in tears, Amy handing them
tissues, and Lita burying her tears in Ken's chest.
"I have to go guys. I-I cant stay here," she said and ran off.
"Serena wait!!" yelled Darien, not quite ready to have her leave.
His heart, mind, and soul were still in a jumble. He didn't want to
acknowledge the loss he felt as the doors to the Dance closed with a
final thud.
Darien felt Krystal's hand on his shoulder and heard her ask him
to take her home. He agreed heartily and left the dance with Serena
still on his mind.
"Wait! I think you might be needing this," Darien turned to see
Seiya holding a purple purse. Seiya's eyes held knowledge of acceptance
and a threatening steel formed. Darien looked at the purse blankly.
Seiya lifted an eyebrow. Obviously, Serena didn't usually carry a
purse. He sighed and gave Darien a reassuring smile. For some reason,
he felt equally bad for Serena and Darien and he wanted to help. He
held out the purse.
"It's Serena's purse. I think she left her keys in it and she
probably wont be able to get in her house without it,"
Darien's eyes were full of thanks as he took the purse from
Seiya. Serena's date wasn't such a bad guy. The misery returned to his
eyes as he thought of Serena. HE remembered her mournful face, the
yearning in her eyes as she told him that she loved him. And, he didn't
know what on earth to do.
"What's that for? And what are you going to do with that? Do you
really have to put that on my face? Are you sure you have to use that
electric thing on my hair? What ever the hell you thought you were
going to do with that you better reevaluate it. Ouch!! You didn't tell
me it would hurt dammit!? What the-" and on and on went Serena's
compliants as Raye attempted to do her make up, Lita wax her legs, Mina
do her hair, and Amy pluck her eyebrows.
Everyone was in action getting Serena ready for the Dance. Serena
was in a frenzy having these supermodels do their female rituals on her
and she was getting angry. She closed her eyes to take a calming breath
only to have Amy complain that she was moving too much. She tried to
reply only to have Raye tell not to move her lips. Serena shook her
head in exasperation and got a curse from Mina who almost burnt herself
with the curling iron. She screamed again as Lita pulled the waxing
tape off of her legs. Damn!! So this was what it was like in hell.
After what seemed like eternity, the girls had finished with
Serena and ready to walk out of the door at 7:00. And everyone was
quite proud with their finished product of Serena.
She was beautiful tonight, Serena had to admit it. She looked
like those supermodels she had always named everyone else and it was
all due to the hell of makeup. She looked in the mirror as everyone
else made finishing touches on makeup and clothing and hair.
Her eyelids were lightly dusted with a lavender eye shadow,
bringing out her eyes. She had black mascara that outlined her eyes
making them appear bigger. There was a mixture of lip gloss and pink
lip liner that made her lips a unique shade of pink. They looked full
and luscious. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail atop her head with
curls dangling about, landing at the middle of her back. There was hair
down in the back of her head in "curly ring" curls.
Mina mentally rubbed her hands in glee. Darien was going to fall
out of his shoes when he saw Serena. But he wouldn't recognize her in
her purple feathered mask. But when he would find out that it was
Serena, she suspected he would probably have a heart attack. She
laughed out loud and beckoned to the call of Raye. They had rented a
Limo and it was waiting outside Mina's house.
Serena wrung her hands together thinking about the dance. Her
first dance ever.
"Come on Serena. It's time to go." Lita walked up to her,
grabbing her hand and pulling her to the door. She was dressed in a
green silk dress, her beautiful brown hair down with ribbons scattered
around.
She didn't really apply all that much make up and truth be told, she
thought Serena could have looked equally beautiful going to the dance
with no make up at all. It was at Ami's insistence that she applied the
very small amount. Amy had informed everyone that Serena was lacking
self esteem and wouldn't believe that she looked nice unless she had
some excuse to reason why she saw herself look pretty.
Raye grabbed Chad's hand and lead him to the limo while everyone
else followed suit. Well, Raye thought, smiling at nothing in
particular, Darien would be in for a big surprise.
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Serena didn't know much about Seiya but one thing she could say
was that he was great, and he was the first guy who ever treated her like
a girl. It felt wonderful, with all of these new gestures.
For instance, at the resuraunt, he actually pulled out her chair
for her. He kissed her hand when she sat down, and he payed for her
meal without it being because of a bet. HE was charming and funny and
smiled at her and complimented her endlessly.
Now they were at the Dance, and Seiya was holding her hand as
they walked down the stairs to the dance floor. They were playing one
Jennifer Lopez's "If I you had my love" and the floor was crowded.
Serena smiled at Seiya as he guided her through the crowd of
people. The girls were right behind her, trying to find their table.
Seiya turned to Serena, a debonair smile on his charming face.
Lifting a questing eyesbrow, he gestured to the dance floor. Serena
nodded her head, and took a deep breath. She would have to remember all
of the Dances the girls had taught her. She started to bit her lip but
tasted the lipstick and quickly stopped.
The song changed to a slow dance. It was an oldie, Whitney
Houston's "I will always love you". Serena grabbed onto Seiya's
shoulders as he lead her in the dance and to her supprise, she danced
with no mistakes. She mentally praised herself as she searched the
floor for Darien. She saw him looking dancning with his beauty queen of
the week, Krystal. Serena sighed whistfully and snuggled deeper into
seiya's arms.
She closed her eyes and listned to the song wishing that Darien
would always love her. And at this moment, she fully acknowledged and
accepted the fact that she was indeed in love with her best friend.
She felt Seiya's arms tighten about her waist but not it wasn't
alarming. She continued swaying to the music.
Darien was bored. He came to this dance at Krystal's insitence
but he was quite bored with this girlfriend and wanted to end this one
ASAP. Krystal just wasn't it for him and she bored him to tears.
Suppressing a yawn, Darien searched the dance floor. Didn't
Serena say she was coming? He looked around and saw a nice couple, a
beautiful blond breath taker, with a dark haired guy. She
reminded him of someone.
Darien looked beyond the couple and searched the crowd for
Serena. He had a nagging sense about the couple and something was going
off in his brain. What was it about the blond? Why did he feel as if he
knew her? And then it hit him. He saw her look up over her date's
shoulder and their eyes met.
Serena gasped. She didn't expect Darien to be looking at her but
here he was. And he had the strangest look on his face. She sucked in a
breath.
"What's wrong Serena?" asked Seiya, sensing her discomfort.
She looked up at him and smiled at the worry she read in his
eyes. HE was so sweet. Too bad he wasn't Darien.
"Oh nothing. I just think you're a great dancer,"
Seiya's smiled and Serena had to admit that if she weren't in
love with Darien, he would be her first choice.
"You think I'm a great dancer do ya Blondie? You aren't too bad
yourself beautiful," he said, and Serena laughed at being referred to
as beautiful.
"Yeah, whatever Seiya," she said and snuggled into his embrace
once again. The picture of surprise in Darien's eyes replayed itself in
her mind as she continued to dance. Damn Darien for making her
uncomfortable on her first Date.
Darien was beyond anger. He was furious and a part of himself watched helplessly as his temper exploded. Serena was flirting, actually flirting with some guy he
didn't even know. She saw him bestow her heart stopping smile on him,
laugh, and snuggle closer into him. When the fuck did she learn to do
that?
Without another thought, Darien stalked up to the couple. HE
place a hand on Serena's date, which had both of the unsuspecting
people abruptly jumping and looking at him.
"Serena?" he said, his voce as lost as his mind.
"Darien?" Serena mimicked. He was ruining everything. At this
moment, Serena didn't give a damn about her love for him. He was
ruining her first date ever. Damn him!!
"What the hell Serena!" he yelled. Suddenly, there was a crowd
gathering about the three.
Incensed, Serena glared at Darien from over Seiya's shoulder.
"What the everlasting hell Darien. What the fu-" she heard a cough and
realized that her friends were near, Mina glaring at her accusingly. "I
mean, what the hell do you think your doing?"
Mina smiled. The fireworks had just begun. Raye's eyes sparkled
as she watched the scene and she wished she had some popcorn. Lita was
refraining from laughing and smiled through her hand that was covering
her mouth. Amy was obviously worried and when she tried to go up to
Serena, Mina and Raye purposefully blocked her way.
"When did this," he said gesturing toward her appearance,
"happen?"
Serena wanted to cry. What was with that "this" he had said about
her appearance as if she were some kind of slug. Serena realized she
wanted to cry and it only made her more angry even as the tears filled
her eyes.
"Darien, you are really buggin ya know? Now I'm wearing a dress
and you think I'm some kind of bozo. What is with you?"
Distressed, Darien cast a glance at Seiya who was gaining fury by
the minute. HE didn't' know who this nut was who was insulting his date
but he didn't like it one bit. Didn't this jerk see how he was hurting
Serena. And, Serena obviously had some kind of feelings for this man
who was unworthy of her love. He wanted to punch this Darien guy but he
wasn't quite that furious yet to mess up everything he had with Serena.
"What is with you jerk? Cant you see your hurting her?" came
Seiya's harsh voice.
Darien stared at Serena who's eyes shone with tears almost
spilling over. His stomach clenched and he felt helpless. His life was
perfect until a week ago. Now, he finds his best friend in a dress,
looking like the most beautiful woman at the dance and he had no clue.
Never had he noticed. He should have had some clue. Serena was
beautiful but what had happened to his best friend. This feminine
"snuggler" was not anyone he was used to and he was genuinely afraid.
HE wanted to shout to the heavens. He wanted to get down on his knees
and pray for his best friend back.
And, now, as he stared at the tears spilling over Serena
porcelain face with the overlarge violet eyes and perfect little nose
with the luscious lips, he wanted to cry himself.
"Serena," he said, his voice squeaking and strangely weak, "what
happened to you?"
"I changed, Darien."
Serena no longer cared that she was crying or that Darien was
looking like the most handsome man in the world in his tux. She didn't
care that she was the center of attention or that the music had
stopped. She didn't care about her mascara running or Seiya worrying
over her tears. All she cared about was the one thing she definitely
wouldn't be receiving. Love.
She looked at Darien, her best friend, her one true love. She
listened to the lyrics of Whitney Houston's song in her head.
"If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you…"
The tears fell silently down Serena's face. She wanted to run.
She wanted to stay away from him forever. She wanted to wave goodbye
and leave the dance with some modicum of dignity. But all that came
from her was the final blow to Darien.
"I love you." Serena stared deep into Darien's eyes. "I fell in
love with my best friend," she whispered softly.
Darien felt his stomach twist and turn in a myriad of movements.
He didn't know what he was feeling. HE was panicked. "What are you
saying Serena?" his voice was barely above a whisper.
"I have loved you forever. I changed because I couldn't hide
behind guys clothing anymore. You always saw me as a guy and I just
wanted… to do something to show you that I'm not a girl," she looked
away. Then she looked up quickly as if realizing for the first time
that Seiya was there.
"I'm soo sorry Seiya. I hope I didn't hurt you,"
He held her hand in his and covered it with his other hand, then
smiled gently at Serena, looking deep into her eyes.
"My only regret is that this jerk treated you horribly," he said,
then smiled wistfully, "If only we had met before… Serena. I wish you
the best,"
Serena felt a new batch of tears building up in her eyes. Then
she looked toward her group, Mina and Raye in tears, Amy handing them
tissues, and Lita burying her tears in Ken's chest.
"I have to go guys. I-I cant stay here," she said and ran off.
"Serena wait!!" yelled Darien, not quite ready to have her leave.
His heart, mind, and soul were still in a jumble. He didn't want to
acknowledge the loss he felt as the doors to the Dance closed with a
final thud.
Darien felt Krystal's hand on his shoulder and heard her ask him
to take her home. He agreed heartily and left the dance with Serena
still on his mind.
"Wait! I think you might be needing this," Darien turned to see
Seiya holding a purple purse. Seiya's eyes held knowledge of acceptance
and a threatening steel formed. Darien looked at the purse blankly.
Seiya lifted an eyebrow. Obviously, Serena didn't usually carry a
purse. He sighed and gave Darien a reassuring smile. For some reason,
he felt equally bad for Serena and Darien and he wanted to help. He
held out the purse.
"It's Serena's purse. I think she left her keys in it and she
probably wont be able to get in her house without it,"
Darien's eyes were full of thanks as he took the purse from
Seiya. Serena's date wasn't such a bad guy. The misery returned to his
eyes as he thought of Serena. HE remembered her mournful face, the
yearning in her eyes as she told him that she loved him. And, he didn't
know what on earth to do.