This is me being lazy and update forever later.... Here's more for you to read.

Disclaimer: yah, yah I think u get the point, I don't own any of the sm characters.

The clangor of the phone woke Darien up from another one of the same nightmare. He moaned as he reached over his bed to find the phone stuck between the bed and the wall in an awkward angle. Cursing under his breath, he pulled on the stubborn phone as the bleating of the phone became almost demanding.

"I'm coming for god's sake!" finally pulling the annoying phone out, he added, "there we go. Mushi mushi, Shield's residence?"

"Is Mr. Darien Shield speaking?" an alien voice came from the other end.

"This is he." Dare replied.

"Well it is your lucky day, you just won yourself a package of a FULL week at the beach, complete with luxurious five star hotel, VIP passes at the top clubs, tickets to the water theme park, a limousine at your service 24/7, and all that much, much more. Thanks for entering our contest, we hope you will have a great time at the beach during the break." The now overly cheerful voice finished.

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"So..." Andrew said.

"So what?" Darien replied, refusing to cooperate.

"So are you going to go?" Andrew drawled out.

"Go where?"

"You know full well where, the beach you—are you going to go or not?"

That's just it; This whole contest has been on his mind the whole day. He originally entered the contest because Serena really wanted to go. Now that she not...Darien sighed.

"What's the point, and besides, who will I go with?" He preceded to bang his head on the counter repeatedly.

"Oh common, how many chances do you have of living it rich? I mean look here, there is gona be a limousine, a butler, you can go to the spa, the first rate gym, and the best hotel around. You've gotta go, and... if you don't have anyone to go with, I'm always free." Andrew said, anxiously awaiting the answer.

"So that's why you are buggin' me." He finally so the light.

"That is if you are goin', common, an' besides, you've been quite busy lately with every thing, and that thing with Ser—well you must be tired, this is a great way to relax." Andrew pleaded.

"Oh alright, and you can come too." Darien finally relented.

"Alright, thanx man, you the best."

Just then Serena walked in. She was in a happy mood by the looks of it, despite having an arm in a sling. Until she looked up and saw Darien there, that is. She hesitated, but continued toward the two guys.

"Um, hey." She greeted them.

An awkward silence fell upon them; it was Andrew who broke the silence.

"Hey I heard what happened to your arm, you ok?"

"Yah, I'm fine."

As soon as Serena stepped in, she was immediately the focus of Darien's attention. The first thing he felt was joy, then the depression in the form of memories of his nightmares. But at the sight of her sling made his heart catch. What happened to her, how did she get into a sling? The worry overwhelmed him as he watched her.

"What happened?" Darien asked suddenly, surprising himself and startling Serena. Why does he have to be so hot! It's a crime! Why did I walk in here? Stupid! Stupid Serena! Just remember, he dumped you! With that thought, her heart filled with misery. He is such a jerk!

"It's none of your business!" Serena snapped out, glaring at him. Why is he looking at me like that, it's almost as if he...cares. Get a grip Serena! He dumped you! Coldheartedly dumped you! He was playing with you, why would he care now? Seeing the uncomfortable situation, Andrew quickly stepped in.

"So I heard the you and the girls are planning a trip, although where I have yet to find out. Care to tell me?"

"Why? So you can go and spoil my vacation?" Serena asked.

"Of course not." Andrew replied hurriedly. "Fine, you don't have to tell me, hope you have a great time."

"Thanks, I will. Oh, look at the time I have to go. My Dad's waiting. I came here to ask if you could pick me up later at..." She looked at Darien, "you know where. My, um, ride got eh... sick today." Serena said, sending hidden innuendo at Andrew.

"Oh, yah, I know where. I'll be there after the shift." He catches on quick. Serena hurriedly said thanx, and left, without another glance in the other man's direction. Her face red as a ripe tomato, not that Darien could see. He was too busy feeling hurt.

As soon as Serena stepped put, Darien snapped of his misery. The first thing he did was to pond on Andrew. (figurative speaking.)

"What was that about?" Darien demanded. "What did she mean by picking her up? And what about the 'you know where'? Are you going out? If you are, I'll.. I'll..."

"wow, wow, wow. Come down! First of all, she needed a ride, so I go pick her up, simple as that. Second, she said 'you know where' is because she doesn't want you to know where, you idiot. And of course I'm not going out with her! Where did you get that idea? She's like a sister to me. And that's another thing. I've been meaning to ask you. Why the HELL did you let her go?" Andrew was getting mad by the second.

"Back off, you don't know anything! I had to let her go, it was for her own good. I can't take it anymore! I can't see her end up like that. Can't you see I did this for her!" Darien collapsed on to the counter. (Author: sorry for making him so.. um weak.)

"End up like what? What are you talking about?" He looked around at the almost empty arcade. "Common back, you are not leaving here until I get the whole story out of you."

Under skilled persuasion, and his own need to spill his guts, he finally relented and joined Andrew in the back room.

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So he told Andrew what was going on, all that he needs to know that is. The dream and his beliefs, and all that. It didn't solve any problems, but he felt relived to finally tell someone what's going on.

Meanwhile, Serena was not so fortunate. She was currently on her fifth milkshake. When she gets upset, she eat, well in this case, drinks a lot. And all that milkshake is not on friendly term with her stomach right now.

"Stupid, stupid." Serena muttered. "Why do I still love him?"