Sweet-Usako- I'm back!! Just came back from Florida!! And the odd thing is, I thought up this chapter out of the blue. Well, I was just resting after a long, tiring day, and my sis and mom were sleeping, I couldn't sleep and the idea just came to me. So I was like, I have to write it down incase I forget. (I have bad memories) Anyways, I hope I can get this chapter done as soon as possible! I want to thank all the people who reviewed and the people who read my story but didn't review!! I love reading the reviews so please keep them coming! Going to start now! Oh and I also want to thank Sweet- Thang for being so patient with me and editing my every chapter! (Audience: claps and cheers!)*muah*

Disclaimers: I don't own Sailor Moon or any other cartoons! But the guys are cute! ^.^

Memories of the Past
Chapter Six

"It's beautiful isn't it?"

Serena heard the all too familiar sound coming from behind her. She slowly turned around and found herself staring at the deep, mysterious blue eyes once again. She froze every time those eyes locked with her own sky blue eyes. Every time she looks into those eyes, all her emotions go haywire. They get all stirred up and she wouldn't know how to react, or what to feel.

Serena broke the intense gaze and looked out at the lake. "Yes, it truly is an amazing sight." She answered, feeling peace once again. She and Darien watched the sun go down in a comfortable silence. Not one word was spoken.

'Why do I feel like this when I'm with him? Why can't I control my emotions when I stare up at his eyes? Why does he have to be so confusing? Why do I feel like I'm falling in love?' Serena was surprised at her last thought. 'Love? No it can't be. I can't possible be falling in love with him! It's just not possible! I just met him and I hate him! It's just an attraction, an infatuation! A school girl's crush!' Serena denied. But denial would only bring more confusion and broken hearts. She pushed the thoughts about him deep into her mind, so deep that she wouldn't dare to try and get it back.

"Serena, I'm sorry about what happened the other day, and I'm sorry if I've been rude to you these past few days." Darien apologized with a small voice. He finally decided that stubbornness wouldn't get him anywhere. He was rude and mean to her first. So that makes it his fault. He was the one that insulted her out of nowhere, he was the one that had scared her to death and he was the one that should apologize. It wasn't her fault that she looked so much like Serenity. He had no right to just insult her like that, she didn't know anything about him and Serenity and their past.

They got off at the wrong start because of him. So he is the one that's going to fix this up and maybe if she forgave him, they could be friends. Really good friends, just friends, or best friends he wouldn't know. That is for fate to know, and him to find out. Or maybe fate has something else planned for them.

Serena was surprised to hear from him. She's even more surprised that he's apologizing to her. He had said sorry that day, but she was too scared and confused to listen to it. After that, it was kind of awkward. Now, he's here apologizing to her again. She turned around to face him, and saw how sincere he looked. 'He really is sorry for his behavior.' Serena thought.

"Apology accepted. But, why have you been calling me names and being so.mean? And, what was that the other day? I don't get it." her voice trailed off. A thousand questions filled her head. Darien just looked at her sadly.

"I'm really sorry if I scared you the other day, I hadn't mean to loose control like that. It's just." He couldn't continue. He wasn't ready to tell her what happened. He wasn't ready to open up to her yet. But somehow, he felt that he would be ready to tell her and open up to her someday.

Serena saw the disturbed look on his face and understood. It was something from his past. Something that happened and he wasn't ready to open up to her yet. Serena nodded her head. "It's ok, you don't have to tell me now." She told him. He smiled at her in gratitude.

"Thank you." He said. They went their separate way after that. Both were glad that they talked things through. Well, not really but in time they will.

^_______________^

The past months passed by quickly. It's surprising how time passed by so fast. One moment you're doing your big projects and the next you're planning a graduation trip with all your friends.

Serena and Darien had gotten pretty close after that 'apology afternoon.' They've become really great friends. But every friendship sometime has its ups and downs. They've had a few arguments here and there, but nothing major. That doesn't mean that Serena and Darien have been ignoring all their other friends. No, they still hung out and stuff, its just the two of them had been spending a lot of time with each other.

"School's finally over! We've finally graduated!" Serena said, feeling happy. She was glad summer was finally here where she doesn't have to worry about tests and exams.

"Yeah! I can't believe time passed by so fast!" Mina exclaimed. Her and Andrew are still really tight. They truly love one another. Mina is secretly hoping that Andrew would propose to her. Which would be happening pretty soon, but she doesn't know that yet! (A/N: haha.just telling you guys! Mina doesn't know though! But Andrew does! *wink* He's planning something special.)

Lita let out a happy sigh. "Yeah.it has been a great year! And with Serena and Darien, it adds a bit more humor." She said, while Ken pressed their palms together. Everyone laughed at that, they still remembered the scenes Serena and Darien caused.

"Yeah, remembered the time we played truth or dare at Mina's party? It was priceless!" Rei said while she tries to keep Chad's hands from wondering. But he soon received another handprint on his cheek. "Keep your dirty hands to yourself!" Rei yelled. Yes, things have been the same for the two of them at least for the bickering part. They got together the same night Ken and Lita did.

Darien just frowned at the thought of Mina's party. Serena saw the look on his face and laughed. Darien just gave her a disapproving look.

"That wasn't funny! It was mean!" Darien pouted. Everyone burst out laughing. That party was one of those days that no one could forget. They should make it a Kodak moment.

^_______________^ (back to 2 months ago, a few days after Darien apologies: at Mina's party)

"Ok Lita. It's your turn. Truth or Dare?" Chad asked, a smirk on his face. 'Oh this is going to be good.'

Seeing that look Chad was giving her, she got a little scared. 'He'd probably give a really perverted dare or something, better go with truth.' Lita thought. "Truth" she answered, and it was understandable to everyone. They knew why she hadn't chosen dare. Everyone looked over at Chad, with the same face.

Chad noticed how everyone stared at him and defended himself. "What? I wasn't going to give her a perverted dare if that's what you're thinking! What makes you think that?" He gave them an innocent smile and everyone just rolled their eyes. "And anyways, wasn't Truth or dare suppose to be.I don't know, kind of perverted? Isn't that the whole point to this game? Is to do things you wouldn't normally do and confess things you don't want people to know?" Chad argued and the group sweatdropped.

But, he had a point. "Ok Lita, how do you really feel about Ken?" Chad asked. It was an expected question. Both Lita and Ken blushed. Everyone just smiled. 'It's about time they confess their feelings! We're just giving them a little push!' Mina thought.

Lita was lost of words. She didn't want Ken to find out this way. She wanted her confession to be special. Not just something you're forced to do! But what can she do? If she doesn't say it now, Ken would think that she doesn't like him and she really didn't have a choice in the matter. Her friends would make her say it.

"I.I." she stammered. She was at the edge of tears. Serena caught on and suddenly felt bad. Ken saw Lita and suddenly got worried. 'Maybe she's not feeling well.' He quickly got up and made his way to her. Lita turned her head away. Ken helped her up and made their way to one of Mina's empty rooms.

After they left, the group was silent. "What was that all about?" Chad asked obviously didn't get it.

"You stupid dimwit! She didn't want Ken to find out this way! She wanted her confession to be special not just people forcing her to! But it's obviously too deep for someone like you!" Rei scowled. She's angry at Chad. She was angry because he's always playing with other girls and for playing with her feelings.

Chad didn't know what to say. That comment had stung. Something like that coming from Rei hurts. His goofy look melted away replaced by a serious and cold one. Rei saw his change of expression and felt guilty. She had no right to say stuff like that to him.

"I'm sorry Chad.I didn't mean to be so harsh about it." Rei apologized, ashamed at herself. A tear fell. Chad's eyes softened. Now he knows why Rei had been so mad at him. It was because of him. He brought his hand up to her cheek and wipes the tear away. The others just sat there watching the scene in front of them as if they're watching a love movie.

"No, I'm the one that should be sorry. I'm sorry I've been an inconsiderate jerk. I'm sorry for not realizing it sooner. I'm sorry for causing you all this pain, and I'm sorry for not telling you that I love you." Chad said, looking into Rei's fiery eyes. Rei just sat there her mind froze. It took a moment before everything sinks in. 'He feels the same! He feels the same!' She screamed in her head.

Rei jumped to him and wrap her arms around him. Happy tears fell down her cheeks. "I feel the same.I love you too!" She exclaimed, and Chad didn't even ruin the moment by groping her. It was certainly a night to remember for the both of them. They pulled away blushing after hearing the cheers and cat- calls. The girls hugged, while wiping away tears, feeling happy for their friend.

Lita and Ken came out holding hands, just in time to see the confessions. They smiled. "Wow! Two couples in one day! This is better than I expected!" Mina said and everyone fell down anime style.

"Ok! Lets get on with the game! Darien, truth or dare?" Lita asked, already knowing Darien's answer.

"Dare of course! You know I would never back out on one!" Darien said with pride. But oh.he didn't know what Lita has in store for him. 'Wrong choice Dar!' Andrew thought, letting out a low chuckle.

"I dare you to go kiss Serena!" Lita said and smirked. Darien's face fell. He never expected that. He suddenly felt very nervous. Him and Serena just got on their good terms a few days ago. And now, Lita making him kiss her would only make things awkward again! 'Lita, you're dead!' Darien thought.

He got up from his seat and made his way to Serena slowly. He wasn't the one that would back out on a dare. He just won't allow it.

Serena didn't know what to do. He was going to kiss her! Should she run away, or should she just let him kiss her? 'No! I can't let him kiss me! I'm not giving up my first kiss to some dare!' Serena made up her mind. By now, Darien was right in front of her. He's getting closer.closer.and.*slap*. Serena slapped him. Everyone was too dumfounded to do or say anything. Darien was.well.hurt and speechless.

Serena couldn't stand the silence and the stares, so she got up and ran to the balcony to get some air. Darien quickly followed her, wanting an explanation. Any girl would die to have him kiss them! He didn't want to sound like a jerk or anything, but it's true. But Serena just.slapped him! He wasn't that kind of guy, who would kiss just anybody. The others got over their shocked state and made their way towards Serena and Darien to see what's going on.

Serena felt Darien behind her and sighed. "I'm sorry for slapping you Darien. I truly am." She said. Darien just looked at her back.

"Why? Do you really find me that repulsive? Not saying I like kissing every girl I see, but why did you slap me? It was just one kiss." Darien asked, confused. Serena's anger rose hearing the last part.

"JUST ONE KISS?" she yelled, Darien stepped back a little surprised at her outburst. "IT'S NOT JUST ONE KISS! IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MY FIRST KISS!" she said. Darien realized his mistake, lowered his gaze. Serena calmed down a little. "If I hadn't stopped you, it would've been my first kiss, and I didn't want to loose it to some dare." She admitted feeling embarrassed.

"Oh.I'm sorry." Darien apologized. "I didn't know."

"It's ok, you didn't know." Serena said, giving Darien a weak smile. He smiled back. Feeling a little better.

"But you should feel lucky if your first kiss was with me! Many girls would kill to have me kiss them you know!" Darien joked and received a light punch from Serena. They made their way in and found their friends blocking the doorway.

"YOU GUYS WERE SPYING ON US!!!!!!" Serena wailed and mocked anger. Greg and Amy started laughing and followed by everyone else.

"DARIEN.GOT SLAPPED! WAIT 'TIL EVERYONE AT SCHOOL HEARS ABOUT THIS!" Chad exclaimed. "Darien the Great got slapped by Serena for almost kissing her! Oh this is great!"

"YOU BETTER KEEP YOUR BIG MOUTH SHUT!" Darien yelled and started chasing him, getting ready to strangle Chad to death.

"Damn.too bad I don't have a camera!" Andrew said.

^_______________^ (Present time)

"Oh that party was the best!" Serena said and saw Darien's frown.

"No it's not! It was the worst!" Darien argued. "To make things worst, you went and told that BOYFRIEND of yours! What was his name again? Soya?" Darien said, annoyed.

"HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND! AND IT'S SEIYA! NOT SOYA!" Serena yelled. Her and Darien always got in an argument because of this.

"Whatever! I don't care what his name is!" Darien stated. He didn't like Seiya, maybe it was because he was so close to Serena. The image of them sitting under the cherry blossom tree entered his mind.

"Ok ok! Stop it you guys! This was supposed to be a happy day! Don't ruin it by arguing!!" Amy said, trying to get those two to stop arguing. She didn't want it to turn worst. Serena just crossed her arms.

"Well Darien started it!" Serena muttered under her breath. Darien heard her but chose to ignore it. He didn't want to make things worst. He hated the feeling when they're in an argument. He hated when they're not talking to each other, and he hated the silent treatment.

"So! What's our final choice for our graduation trip?" Ken asked.

"Let's go to......" Serena started.

^____________^

Sweet-Usako- and that's it for this chapter! Wuuuu.where are they going? What's going to happen? Read the next chappie to find out!! Reviews please! I love reading them! I need to hear your opinions! Well, I'll get the next chapter out as soon as possible!! Until then, Love you all! *Muah*