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AN: I LOVE ALL MY REVIEWERS! I honestly never thought I'd get past 10! You people are awesome! Anyway, let me explain some stuff! Serena's wink wasn't really flirtatious, but more . . . friendly. She was taking Mina's advice and trying to get along with Darien and become friends. Neither of them really like each other that much. They are meant to be together and their true thoughts know that! Also, Mai is not a good person . . .she's one of those stuck-up, snobby people that have a lot of power because they are really pretty or feared or whatever. You'll see in this chapter. Definitely not one of my best. Sorry about that, but I've been busy and I'm not very inspired at the moment. Yeah . . .so now that that's explained . . . on to the story!!! Chapter 11!
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Chapter 11: Just Another Day
As Serena clicked the seat belt securely into place, Darien pushed down hard on the pedal and sped off.
The pressure pushed her back into her seat, her blonde pigtails flying in the wind.
He glanced at her, still baffled by her wink. Was she flirting or was she just being nice? He couldn't think straight. She was an enigma, first furious with him, and then being polite and friendly. Serena cocked her head to the side, feeling his eyes focusing on her face.
Darien blushed and quickly averted his eyes. Serena grinned, staring at the trees as they zoomed past.
They screeched into the parking lot and came to a sudden stop. Serena lifted the handle and pushed open the door, grabbing her backpack as she got out of the car.
Yori jumped out and Darien locked the car. Serena spotted Mina, Amy and Raye a few feet away and ran to greet them.
"Serena! I'm going to go with my brother, okay?" Yori called.
"Sure! See you in class!" Serena responded, sneaking a glance at Darien, who was patiently waiting for Yori. Casually, he slung his backpack over one shoulder and walked off, Yori trailing behind him.
There was something about him. Something she couldn't put her finger on.
Just as Serena reached her friends, she turned around spontaneously and yelled out, "Hey, Darien!"
He turned around to face her, his face full of confusion and curiosity.
"Thanks for the ride." She added, gratefully.
"No problem . . . Meatball head." He added, grinning mischievously, awaiting her response.
Serena smirked and stuck her tongue out childishly at his figure.
He chuckled and signaled his goodbye with a short wave.
"See you later!" he called out. Serena gazed at his retreating figure as he entered the school.
Pausing, she pushed her golden bangs out of her eyes and turned to talk to her friends, who were grinning happily at her.
"Whaat?" She asked, exasperated.
They burst into peals of laughter as a pair of jealous eyes glared at Serena from a window overlooking the parking lot.
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"What was with that, Serena? I thought you 'loathe, hate, and despise him with a passion'?" Mina teased.
"I'm just trying to be nice. That IS what you told me to do, isn't it?" Serena scowled, stuttering as she frowned at her feeble attempts at a defense.
"Suuure, Serena." They chortled, unconvincingly.
"You guuuuys . . . "
"Whaaat, Serena? We weren't laughing at YOU . . ."
"YES YOU WERE!!!"
"Honestly Serena. Calm down."
"I AM calm, Amy!"
"Heh . . . suuure you are Meatball Head!"
"Raye!"
"Yes?"
"Argh! You are . . ."
"Beautiful, enchanting, lovely?"
"No! You are . . .Raye!!! You made me forget my word." Serene moaned, scowling at Raye, who was laughing hysterically.
Serena glared at them, attempting to keep her face in a frown and hide the smile that began to form around the corner of her lips.
Her eyes glanced over each of their faces. As she watched each girl struggle to keep in her laughter, Serena burst out laughing and was quickly followed by the rest of the girls. She was always a source of laughter and happiness. It had always been that way.
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Serena trudged up the stairs, hugging a large stack of books in her arms.
"Can't believe her! I turned in that assignment! I actually DID it!" she grumbled, enraged by her marks on a recent assignment. Since the beginning of school, Serena loathed Miss Takahashi, who seemed to return her feelings. Though Serena dreaded going to meet her cruel teacher voluntarily, she had to.
Just as she set her foot onto the last step, a pair of hands grabbed her shoulders and thrust her roughly against the wall.
Serena winced, as her attacker's nails dug into her skin. Her books were sprawled on the floor, their pages badly bent. A salty tear escaped from her eyes and ran down her cheek.
I won't cry, Serena told herself, fighting back the tears of pain. She opened her eyes and stared bravely into two malicious, hazel ones.
It was an older student, her brown hair tied tightly in a high ponytail. She scowled angrily at Serena, who had begun to lose the feeling in her shoulders.
"Let her go, Ai." Another girl commanded as she approached. Serena turned her neck slightly to look at the girl. She had long, raven hair that was tied into a loose ponytail at the base of her neck. Her cerulean eyes stared coldly at Serena.
Serena's captor loosened her grip and stepped back slightly to give her room to breathe.
Serena trembled, shocked by what had happened, before shaking her head and composing herself.
"Uh . . .thanks . . ." Serena stammered, staring at the floor. She paused, waiting for the girl to respond with her name.
"Mai."
"Thanks . . . Mai." Serena attempted to leave, before she was stopped by a cold voice.
"Not so fast." Mao commanded, her voice full of bittersweet kindness. Ai quickly shot out her arm, preventing Serena from leaving.
Serena pushed back the strands of hair from her face and watched both girls closely, her body tense and ready to react. Mai bent down gracefully to pick up Serena's books.
"What were you doing with Darien?" She asked nonchalantly, her eyes narrowing as Serena mumbled an answer.
"What? Darien? Oh . . .his sister is my friend. They were giving me a ride." Serena replied, apparently confused.
What does Darien have to do with this? Strange, she thought.
"Really? You sure have been spending a lot of time with him lately."
"I'm just Yori's friend. I don't even LIKE Darien."
"It didn't seem like that to me."
"Well, that's how it is."
"Just remember. Darien is mine." She hissed through clenched teeth. Suddenly, a fake smile appeared on her face, as she shoved Serena's books at her.
Serena caught them with surprise and stood, rooted into the floor.
"Stay away from him if you know what's good for you." Mai raised her hands and pushed Serena back against the wall. Smirking with extreme satisfaction, she stalked off, Ai following her closely.
Serena was frozen in place. She leaned against the wall and slid to the floor, determined not to cry. After minutes of staring at the ceiling, she shook her head, slightly and walked down the stairs, ignoring the numb feeling of her body.
"Just another day at school." She mumbled, while hobbling down the stairs.
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AN: Um . . . sorry this is so short! And I'm sorry it took so long to update! I've been sooo busy with everything. ^___^ I can't believe I've gotten this far! I MUST thank all my reviewers! You people are soooo cool (except Ashley)! Hehe . . .Thank you to EVERYONE (still, except Ashley)! Mwahaha!
Lara1786: Thanks for all the compliments! She wasn't really showing her Senshi powers . . . I dunno really! ^_^ In this story, I think I'm going to make Serena's character strong both emotionally and physically. She's not going to be completely scatter-brained. I don't know if that makes sense, but Serena is going to be different in this story . . . she'll be able to defend herself, instead of depending on others. I explained the flirting thing in the beginning note . . .so read that if you missed it! Thanks for reviewing.
Panda10s: I explained in the beginning! Yep yep! Sorry it took so long again! *crouches in corner in fear of angry reviewers* Thanks for the review!
Angel girl 4-ever: Thank you! Sorry it took so long! Thanks for reviewing yet again! ^_^
NGAN: Thanks for the review! Sorry it took so long! Glad you like it!
ThatsMsDiva2U: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you SOOO much for telling me all the stuff you like! It really helps me write more! I'll try to update sooner. Thanks again for the review! ^_~
Inuyashazqurl: Thank you! I don't know if Darien is going to turn into tuxedo mask. I'm not sure yet! ^___^ Thanks for the suggestion though!
Sanjia: Awww . . . I'm glad you like it! Thanks for taking the time to review!
mo0on: Glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing again!
...: Yeah . . . I know. I'm so sorry that the chapters are so short, but I just write and stop whenever I can no longer think of things to write! That's why it takes so long for me to update. Thanks for reviewing!
Ashley Strikes Again!!!!!!: Ashley! What is it with you and icepicks? You are psychotic. Truly. No . . . I think you flamed me before! Pssh. You are so mean! _ Go away. Flame Sara, not me! Hehe . . .
Mae: I'm not really sure about the whole "powers/no powers" thing. Depends, I guess. Not sure yet. Hehe . . . it's going to take them quite a long time to realize the truth. Thank you for reviewing! ^_^
Sibbie. : Dunno if this is what you were expecting, but thanks for reviewing! Hope this chapter is okay! Thanks again!
KiKi15: Awww . . .Thank you soo much! I'm so flattered! *Blushes* Thanks for the review!
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AN: In this chapter, I really wanted to show how Serena is actually a really strong character, emotionally and physically. That's how she's gonna be in this story, at least. I also wanted to show how Mai is such a horrible person. She is the kind of fake, jealous person that has to hold the most power. She comes off really sweet to some people, but is cruel to many others. Yep yep. Sorry about the wait and the chapter. I know it's not my best. Sorry! ^__^
Either way, PLEASE REVIEW! Reviews are what keep me going! Thanks a bunch! ^_~
AN: I LOVE ALL MY REVIEWERS! I honestly never thought I'd get past 10! You people are awesome! Anyway, let me explain some stuff! Serena's wink wasn't really flirtatious, but more . . . friendly. She was taking Mina's advice and trying to get along with Darien and become friends. Neither of them really like each other that much. They are meant to be together and their true thoughts know that! Also, Mai is not a good person . . .she's one of those stuck-up, snobby people that have a lot of power because they are really pretty or feared or whatever. You'll see in this chapter. Definitely not one of my best. Sorry about that, but I've been busy and I'm not very inspired at the moment. Yeah . . .so now that that's explained . . . on to the story!!! Chapter 11!
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Chapter 11: Just Another Day
As Serena clicked the seat belt securely into place, Darien pushed down hard on the pedal and sped off.
The pressure pushed her back into her seat, her blonde pigtails flying in the wind.
He glanced at her, still baffled by her wink. Was she flirting or was she just being nice? He couldn't think straight. She was an enigma, first furious with him, and then being polite and friendly. Serena cocked her head to the side, feeling his eyes focusing on her face.
Darien blushed and quickly averted his eyes. Serena grinned, staring at the trees as they zoomed past.
They screeched into the parking lot and came to a sudden stop. Serena lifted the handle and pushed open the door, grabbing her backpack as she got out of the car.
Yori jumped out and Darien locked the car. Serena spotted Mina, Amy and Raye a few feet away and ran to greet them.
"Serena! I'm going to go with my brother, okay?" Yori called.
"Sure! See you in class!" Serena responded, sneaking a glance at Darien, who was patiently waiting for Yori. Casually, he slung his backpack over one shoulder and walked off, Yori trailing behind him.
There was something about him. Something she couldn't put her finger on.
Just as Serena reached her friends, she turned around spontaneously and yelled out, "Hey, Darien!"
He turned around to face her, his face full of confusion and curiosity.
"Thanks for the ride." She added, gratefully.
"No problem . . . Meatball head." He added, grinning mischievously, awaiting her response.
Serena smirked and stuck her tongue out childishly at his figure.
He chuckled and signaled his goodbye with a short wave.
"See you later!" he called out. Serena gazed at his retreating figure as he entered the school.
Pausing, she pushed her golden bangs out of her eyes and turned to talk to her friends, who were grinning happily at her.
"Whaat?" She asked, exasperated.
They burst into peals of laughter as a pair of jealous eyes glared at Serena from a window overlooking the parking lot.
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"What was with that, Serena? I thought you 'loathe, hate, and despise him with a passion'?" Mina teased.
"I'm just trying to be nice. That IS what you told me to do, isn't it?" Serena scowled, stuttering as she frowned at her feeble attempts at a defense.
"Suuure, Serena." They chortled, unconvincingly.
"You guuuuys . . . "
"Whaaat, Serena? We weren't laughing at YOU . . ."
"YES YOU WERE!!!"
"Honestly Serena. Calm down."
"I AM calm, Amy!"
"Heh . . . suuure you are Meatball Head!"
"Raye!"
"Yes?"
"Argh! You are . . ."
"Beautiful, enchanting, lovely?"
"No! You are . . .Raye!!! You made me forget my word." Serene moaned, scowling at Raye, who was laughing hysterically.
Serena glared at them, attempting to keep her face in a frown and hide the smile that began to form around the corner of her lips.
Her eyes glanced over each of their faces. As she watched each girl struggle to keep in her laughter, Serena burst out laughing and was quickly followed by the rest of the girls. She was always a source of laughter and happiness. It had always been that way.
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Serena trudged up the stairs, hugging a large stack of books in her arms.
"Can't believe her! I turned in that assignment! I actually DID it!" she grumbled, enraged by her marks on a recent assignment. Since the beginning of school, Serena loathed Miss Takahashi, who seemed to return her feelings. Though Serena dreaded going to meet her cruel teacher voluntarily, she had to.
Just as she set her foot onto the last step, a pair of hands grabbed her shoulders and thrust her roughly against the wall.
Serena winced, as her attacker's nails dug into her skin. Her books were sprawled on the floor, their pages badly bent. A salty tear escaped from her eyes and ran down her cheek.
I won't cry, Serena told herself, fighting back the tears of pain. She opened her eyes and stared bravely into two malicious, hazel ones.
It was an older student, her brown hair tied tightly in a high ponytail. She scowled angrily at Serena, who had begun to lose the feeling in her shoulders.
"Let her go, Ai." Another girl commanded as she approached. Serena turned her neck slightly to look at the girl. She had long, raven hair that was tied into a loose ponytail at the base of her neck. Her cerulean eyes stared coldly at Serena.
Serena's captor loosened her grip and stepped back slightly to give her room to breathe.
Serena trembled, shocked by what had happened, before shaking her head and composing herself.
"Uh . . .thanks . . ." Serena stammered, staring at the floor. She paused, waiting for the girl to respond with her name.
"Mai."
"Thanks . . . Mai." Serena attempted to leave, before she was stopped by a cold voice.
"Not so fast." Mao commanded, her voice full of bittersweet kindness. Ai quickly shot out her arm, preventing Serena from leaving.
Serena pushed back the strands of hair from her face and watched both girls closely, her body tense and ready to react. Mai bent down gracefully to pick up Serena's books.
"What were you doing with Darien?" She asked nonchalantly, her eyes narrowing as Serena mumbled an answer.
"What? Darien? Oh . . .his sister is my friend. They were giving me a ride." Serena replied, apparently confused.
What does Darien have to do with this? Strange, she thought.
"Really? You sure have been spending a lot of time with him lately."
"I'm just Yori's friend. I don't even LIKE Darien."
"It didn't seem like that to me."
"Well, that's how it is."
"Just remember. Darien is mine." She hissed through clenched teeth. Suddenly, a fake smile appeared on her face, as she shoved Serena's books at her.
Serena caught them with surprise and stood, rooted into the floor.
"Stay away from him if you know what's good for you." Mai raised her hands and pushed Serena back against the wall. Smirking with extreme satisfaction, she stalked off, Ai following her closely.
Serena was frozen in place. She leaned against the wall and slid to the floor, determined not to cry. After minutes of staring at the ceiling, she shook her head, slightly and walked down the stairs, ignoring the numb feeling of her body.
"Just another day at school." She mumbled, while hobbling down the stairs.
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AN: Um . . . sorry this is so short! And I'm sorry it took so long to update! I've been sooo busy with everything. ^___^ I can't believe I've gotten this far! I MUST thank all my reviewers! You people are soooo cool (except Ashley)! Hehe . . .Thank you to EVERYONE (still, except Ashley)! Mwahaha!
Lara1786: Thanks for all the compliments! She wasn't really showing her Senshi powers . . . I dunno really! ^_^ In this story, I think I'm going to make Serena's character strong both emotionally and physically. She's not going to be completely scatter-brained. I don't know if that makes sense, but Serena is going to be different in this story . . . she'll be able to defend herself, instead of depending on others. I explained the flirting thing in the beginning note . . .so read that if you missed it! Thanks for reviewing.
Panda10s: I explained in the beginning! Yep yep! Sorry it took so long again! *crouches in corner in fear of angry reviewers* Thanks for the review!
Angel girl 4-ever: Thank you! Sorry it took so long! Thanks for reviewing yet again! ^_^
NGAN: Thanks for the review! Sorry it took so long! Glad you like it!
ThatsMsDiva2U: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you SOOO much for telling me all the stuff you like! It really helps me write more! I'll try to update sooner. Thanks again for the review! ^_~
Inuyashazqurl: Thank you! I don't know if Darien is going to turn into tuxedo mask. I'm not sure yet! ^___^ Thanks for the suggestion though!
Sanjia: Awww . . . I'm glad you like it! Thanks for taking the time to review!
mo0on: Glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing again!
...: Yeah . . . I know. I'm so sorry that the chapters are so short, but I just write and stop whenever I can no longer think of things to write! That's why it takes so long for me to update. Thanks for reviewing!
Ashley Strikes Again!!!!!!: Ashley! What is it with you and icepicks? You are psychotic. Truly. No . . . I think you flamed me before! Pssh. You are so mean! _ Go away. Flame Sara, not me! Hehe . . .
Mae: I'm not really sure about the whole "powers/no powers" thing. Depends, I guess. Not sure yet. Hehe . . . it's going to take them quite a long time to realize the truth. Thank you for reviewing! ^_^
Sibbie. : Dunno if this is what you were expecting, but thanks for reviewing! Hope this chapter is okay! Thanks again!
KiKi15: Awww . . .Thank you soo much! I'm so flattered! *Blushes* Thanks for the review!
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AN: In this chapter, I really wanted to show how Serena is actually a really strong character, emotionally and physically. That's how she's gonna be in this story, at least. I also wanted to show how Mai is such a horrible person. She is the kind of fake, jealous person that has to hold the most power. She comes off really sweet to some people, but is cruel to many others. Yep yep. Sorry about the wait and the chapter. I know it's not my best. Sorry! ^__^
Either way, PLEASE REVIEW! Reviews are what keep me going! Thanks a bunch! ^_~