Hi everyone!Eternal here! I'm back! yep again with another story! :) Well anyways... I bet your wondering what
this one's about. Well read and find out. Unfornately I do NOT own SailorMoon. I'm afraid that privilage goes to
the creater Ms. Naoko Takeuchi and Toei Animation Co. I'm just borrowing the characters. Anyways Hope you enjoy.
On with the story...oh btw..This is something I'm just coming up with so, if there are changes..you know why!
okie now! i'll shut it.
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The Return
by: Eternal
The Day before the Ball
It was has been interesting week. It was the day before the ball and everyone was excited especially the ladies.
Even though there was still talk about the ball, the main topic at the hospital was the new doctor. While there are many
that agree that they didn't have a good feeling about Diamond, some chose to ignore it naively. Serena had been one of
them. Darien had been afraid of that. Andrew had been informing Diamond's constant attention towards Serena. Lucky for Serena
Andrew have been around to watch. Andrew had also agreed with Darien's intuition. He did to have the same kind of instinct
about the man. Darien had kept an extra watch on him as he told himself in the beginning. He also had talk to his few
trusted collegues and they do agreed on his feelings and agreed to watch him. Darien had now started to go out of his office
more often, since Diamond had been here. Darien have been going often to Serena's area. Andrew hasn't been the only one who's
reported Diamond's attentions towards Serena.
*What is his intentions towards her?* He thought as he kept walking.
He obviously didn't like the news. Especially now, when he has realized his feelings for Serena. He loved her. Yes, folks he
finally admits it! He's deeply and hopelessly in love with Serena Tsukino.
Damn any man that tries to get in his way of winning Serena's heart. Especially those that are potentially not trustworthy.
*If he tries just ANYTHING on her, just ANYTHING. He's a dead man* Darien thought angrily
Darien frowned when he looked up to see what has been in his mind and his frown turned angry.
------
Serena had been busy for the past week. She had been spending her week with Tommy ever since his operation. His operation was
sucessful. So she spend the past few days with him. Today she was sad to see him go. So today she had walked him to the
front doors of the hospital and gave him a big hug and a card with their picture together for him to remeber her by. Tommy
sniffed a bit. He sure was going to miss Serena.
"You take care Tommy. You come back here and look for me if you ever need anything okay?" Serena offered.
Tommy nodded his head quickly in agreement. He hugged Serena again.
"I'm still going miss seeing you everyday and our games Serena." Tommy sniffed.
"I know. I will to." Serena hugged him back and wiped his tears.
"Come on, Tommy!" his mother called.
The boy got out of Serena's arms and ran to his parents and turned around to see Serena and waved.
Serena smiled sadly and waved back.
When Tommy had left, she turned around only to face with Diamond.
"oh!" She startled.
"Oh forgive me, Serena did I frighten you?" Diamond asked.
"no no, its just I didn't expect you to be behind me." Serena explained.
"I'm sorry. So was he a patient you were taking care of?" Diamond asked.
"Oh yes, a very close and good patient of mine." Serena explained sadly.
"you're going to miss him very much aren't you?"
"Yes, I am." She admitted.
"Well patients come and go. There are going to be others."
"Yeah, I know."
"Say, maybe he'll have another accident and come back." Diamond said insensitively.
"Diamond! how can you say such thing? God forbid." Serena gasped.
"Sorry, eh..er...note that i'm not very good at cheering people up." He said defensively.
Serena just looked at him and smirked.
"I can tell."
"Say Serena, I've been wanting to ask you something." Diamond looked at her seriously.
But inside Diamond was rejoyicing inside. Tomorrow she will be his.
"Yes" Serena replied.
*Maybe he's going to ask me for the ball tomorrow. If he does, what do I say? Do I even want to go with him? I'm not sure.*
she thought.
"I was wondering if you'd like to go to the ball with me tomorrow?" He asked.
Serena froze on her spot. She didn't know what to say or to do.
*What to do?* she questioned herself.
she really didn't know what to do, something in her gut feeling was telling her to say "NO" But her reasoning was thinking
something else. Serena bit her lip.
Soon that questioned vanished when a new voice cut in and wrapped an arm around her waist possesively.
"I'm afraid she can't. She's already agreed to go with me."
Diamond and Serena looked up to see who it had been. Serena gasped in surprise to see it was Darien. Despite her surprise
she had to smile and sighed of relief.
*Thank goodness* she thought.
"Yes, thats true. I'm sorry Diamond." Serena replied.
Darien grinned. Perhaps serena wasn't as naive as she looked. Plus this was his chance to take the most beautiful woman in
the world out with him.
If looks can kill, Darien would be dead by now. Diamond was at first shocked and than he narrowed his eyes towards Darien.
Serena noted this and frowned at Diamond's childish behavior. Perhaps her instincts were correct.
Diamond than turned to Serena and nodded.
"That's fine. Well, got to go. See you two around." Diamond finally answered and left walking with his hands closed as a
fist.
Serena turned up to Darien and smiled at him. Darien smiled back at her.
"Thanks" Serena broke the silence.
"No problem. A knight must always save a lady in distress." He replied charmingly and brought the back of her hand to his
lips and kissed it.
Serena giggled and blushed.
"you really surprise me sometimes." Serena commented.
Darien raised an eyebrow.
"How so?" he asked.
"I don't know, I guess after many years of arguring I'd never thought I see this playful but nice side of yours." Serena
answered honestly.
"There's alot of things you still don't know about me milady." Darien smiled.
"So you like this playful side of me?" He continued amusingly.
"I love it." Serena admitted with a shy blush.
"Are you saying that you love me?" Darien asked.
"um.." Serena blushed red as a tomato and Darien laughed.
"Darien, this isn't funny and I didn't admit to such thing." Serena stated stubbornly as she tried to hide her embarresment.
Darien grinned and looked down at her tenderly.
"We'll see about that." he whispered to her ear huskily.
Serena just continued to blush and felt her heart pounding faster each second.
"So we're going to the ball together than?" Darien smiled.
Serena nodded.
"Great!" He exclaimed as he hugged her.
This was the first time Serena saw a real smile and happiness in Darien and she like to see more of it.
Perhaps this was a chance to really get to know this kind man who's been hiding behind a mask.
"So i'll see you later?" Serena asked.
"oh most definitely." Darien responded and kissed her cheek.
"alright. See you later than." Serena walked away, leaving a VERY happy Darien who kept looking at her retreating back.
Serena turned around to see Darien still watching her and smiled at him. Darien smiled back and turned around leaving as
well, but turned around to see her retreating back and smiled.
------
Later that day, Molly was questioning Serena about what happened earlier. Apparently the confrontation between the two men
left the hospital talking and everyone cheering for Darien. Serena just sighed happily and laughed at Molly's Antics.
"Molly!" Amy called out.
"What? I'm just asking for information here!" Molly replied.
Amy just shook her head.
"So go on!" Molly urged.
"What is there more to say Mols?" Serena asked
"Like have you guys planned on who's picking up who and all that?" Molly asked.
"omigosh! I knew I forgot something!" Serena gasped.
"Don't worry about it Serena I'm sure Darien will call you or try to contact you today." Amy said.
"Well, if he doesn't, she should go to his office and talk to him." Molly suggested.
"You know thats a very good idea Molly."Serena said as she started to get up.
"you're going now?"
"Of course I am. Its the only available time that I could do this."
"I suppose so. But what if he's busy?"
"Well than we can exchange each other's number and he can call me later."
"That does sound reasonable."
"Well than I'm off than. See you girls later! bye" Waved a retreating Serena.
"Bye!" Amy and Molly responded.
Amy than turned to Molly.
"You know Molly, I never liked that Diamond myself. There is something about him that isn't quite sincere."
"Apparently you're not the only one that's noticed."
"Alot of people are saying the same thing. Very few are guillable about it."
"I'm afraid Serena maybe the few."
"Nonsense, if she was she would have agreed to go to the ball with Diamond."
"True, but maybe perhaps because she wanted to go with Darien."
"of course she did! Did you see how they flirted at the mall?" Molly asked.
"Even if she didn't have feelings for Darien, I do wonder if she would fall for this Diamond."
"Don't underestimate Serena, true she can be naive and very trusting. But, she is smart and has instincts like all of us that
would guide her. Now if she choices to hear it or not , now that is her choice. But knowing Serena she's always went with
feelings instead of reasoning."
"So true. I guess we shouldn't worry too much. Plus Darien seems to be her personal protector."
"I suppose so."
and the girls kept on chatting about their dates and plans.
------
Darien was at his office when he heard a knock on the door.
"Come in" he announced.
"Hey pal!" Andrew walked in and sat down.
Darien looked up and smiled.
"Hey drew"
"Okay now you look very cheerful, care to explain?"
"oh, nothing."
Andrew raised his eyebrow. This was *SO* undarien like.
"So drew, what's the topic of the day?" Darien continued asking.
Than suddenly Andrew grinned knowingly.
*Now I know why*
"Had a good opportunity to beat the competition and get the girl, aye?" Andrew asked.
"What?!" Darien asked.
"Well, I wouldn't call Diamond a competition. I'd say he's not trustworthy." Andrew frowned.
"Definitely not trustworthy." Darien agreed and frowned.
"I didn't like the looks he was giving Serena." Darien continued.
"was he giving a lusty look at her?" Andrew asked.
Darien nodded.
"It was that and more. It was lusty and hunger. It's as if he's after his prey after starving for so long." Darien described.
"That can't be too good." Andrew continued with his frown.
"Of course not. Serena was totally oblivious to it. She just kept talking to him as if nothing. I had to cut in."
"Thank goodness. We'll if he's 'hungry' as you say he is, than he might only have one person in mind and that is Serena.
Because those kind of people, when they can't have what they want, they'll chase after it more."
"I know. I'm just relieved I'll have Serena as my date and keep her on my watch."
Andrew laughed.
"Darien, you sound worst than her protective brothers." Andrew commented still chuckling.
"Well I have to be damn it and with that guy around I don't feel comfortable with Serena walking around alone!" Darien
exclaimed angrily.
"Woah. Calm down man. I understand, I love Sere too. I also want this guy to be away from her and everything that has to do
with us and this hospital. But we can't fire the guy simply because he gives his co-workers lusty looks and our intuitions.
We may be right about the guy, but that doesn't give us the right to fire him unjustly either." Andrew reasoned.
"I know. I know." Darien sighed defeated.
Andrew saw his friend and sympathized with him.
"You love her don't you?" Andrew asked.
"What?" Darien asked.
"Are you deaf or you're acting like it?" Andrew asked.
"no, I'm not and sorry you threw me off with that question." Darien explained
"Well?"
"More than life itself." Darien answered sincerely.
Andrew grinned.
"heh, excited for the first date?"
Darien just shook his head and sweatdropped at his friend's antics. He looked at him and gave a real sincere smile.
"of course I am."
Andrew couldn't be happier for his friends. He always knew there was something behind those fights they had.
He also knew they make a very cute couple, next to him and Rita of course!
The guys went on talking when they heard someone knock on the door.
"Come in" Darien announced.
Serena had just opened the door and came in shyly. She didn't expect Andrew to be there, but wasn't surprised either.
"Hey Serena! How's our favorite nurse today?" Andrew walked over and hugged her.
"Hiya Andy! I'm great and you?" Serena asked cheerfully.
"I'm doing great, thanks. Anyways I'm sorry to cut this short but I must be going back. Nice seeing ya Serena! Bye"
Andrew waved and closed the door.
Darien and Serena just looked at each other and broke into smiles and shook their heads. Andrew was never good at being
subtle.
Darien couldn't stop smiling at all. He got up from his desk and offered Serena a chair and he sat down next to her.
Serena couldn't help but to act all shy and nervous when it came to Darien. He made her heart flutter and that was enough
to keep someone in a bundle of nerves.
"I won't take up your time. I know your busy and all." Serena started.
"Oh no you're not taking any time. If anything take it away." Darien offered.
"well its about our conversation earlier, we didn't really get to discuss about the pick up arrangements and such."
"Thats right!I knew I forgot something." Darien exclaimed.
Serena just laughed.
"I know. I said the very same thing."
Darien couldn't help but chuckle.
"Well, I am thinking of picking you up at around 7, does that sound alright with you?" he asked.
"oh yeah of course!" Serena cheered.
"Just don't take too long on dressing up meatball head." Darien joked.
Serena just laughed and shook her head. No longer did she frowned about the nickname. Now she saw it as a name of endearment.
"Don't worry you jerk, I'll be on time." Serena replied and sticking her tounge out at him for effect.
Darien laughed.
"Same ol' meatball head." He smiled.
"yeah same, got a problem with that?"
"Not at all, In fact I'm glad you're still the same."
Serena smiled.
"Well I'm glad we agree."
Darien nodded.
Serena looked down at her watch.
"Oh my! I got to be going. But before I go here's my home & cell number. Oh and here my address."
Darien just smiled and wrote down his address and number to Serena.
"Here, just in case if i don't show up u can hunt me down." Darien joked.
Serena just grinned.
"you better believe it. Anyway talk to you soon!" She kissed his cheek and waved. Than she walked out of the office and
closed the door.
Darien just stood there in shock and put a hand up to the kissed cheek and grinned foolishly.
This was definitely the best day of his life.
~~~ okay guys! you asked for more! Here's more! I think this one just turned out to be my real fav chapter! I really was
happy with this chapter. But thats my opinion! Anyways I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I have. Thanks again for
all of you reviewers! I so appreciate the vote of confidence and encouragement. This chapter was for you!
~~~Eternal~~~
this one's about. Well read and find out. Unfornately I do NOT own SailorMoon. I'm afraid that privilage goes to
the creater Ms. Naoko Takeuchi and Toei Animation Co. I'm just borrowing the characters. Anyways Hope you enjoy.
On with the story...oh btw..This is something I'm just coming up with so, if there are changes..you know why!
okie now! i'll shut it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Return
by: Eternal
The Day before the Ball
It was has been interesting week. It was the day before the ball and everyone was excited especially the ladies.
Even though there was still talk about the ball, the main topic at the hospital was the new doctor. While there are many
that agree that they didn't have a good feeling about Diamond, some chose to ignore it naively. Serena had been one of
them. Darien had been afraid of that. Andrew had been informing Diamond's constant attention towards Serena. Lucky for Serena
Andrew have been around to watch. Andrew had also agreed with Darien's intuition. He did to have the same kind of instinct
about the man. Darien had kept an extra watch on him as he told himself in the beginning. He also had talk to his few
trusted collegues and they do agreed on his feelings and agreed to watch him. Darien had now started to go out of his office
more often, since Diamond had been here. Darien have been going often to Serena's area. Andrew hasn't been the only one who's
reported Diamond's attentions towards Serena.
*What is his intentions towards her?* He thought as he kept walking.
He obviously didn't like the news. Especially now, when he has realized his feelings for Serena. He loved her. Yes, folks he
finally admits it! He's deeply and hopelessly in love with Serena Tsukino.
Damn any man that tries to get in his way of winning Serena's heart. Especially those that are potentially not trustworthy.
*If he tries just ANYTHING on her, just ANYTHING. He's a dead man* Darien thought angrily
Darien frowned when he looked up to see what has been in his mind and his frown turned angry.
------
Serena had been busy for the past week. She had been spending her week with Tommy ever since his operation. His operation was
sucessful. So she spend the past few days with him. Today she was sad to see him go. So today she had walked him to the
front doors of the hospital and gave him a big hug and a card with their picture together for him to remeber her by. Tommy
sniffed a bit. He sure was going to miss Serena.
"You take care Tommy. You come back here and look for me if you ever need anything okay?" Serena offered.
Tommy nodded his head quickly in agreement. He hugged Serena again.
"I'm still going miss seeing you everyday and our games Serena." Tommy sniffed.
"I know. I will to." Serena hugged him back and wiped his tears.
"Come on, Tommy!" his mother called.
The boy got out of Serena's arms and ran to his parents and turned around to see Serena and waved.
Serena smiled sadly and waved back.
When Tommy had left, she turned around only to face with Diamond.
"oh!" She startled.
"Oh forgive me, Serena did I frighten you?" Diamond asked.
"no no, its just I didn't expect you to be behind me." Serena explained.
"I'm sorry. So was he a patient you were taking care of?" Diamond asked.
"Oh yes, a very close and good patient of mine." Serena explained sadly.
"you're going to miss him very much aren't you?"
"Yes, I am." She admitted.
"Well patients come and go. There are going to be others."
"Yeah, I know."
"Say, maybe he'll have another accident and come back." Diamond said insensitively.
"Diamond! how can you say such thing? God forbid." Serena gasped.
"Sorry, eh..er...note that i'm not very good at cheering people up." He said defensively.
Serena just looked at him and smirked.
"I can tell."
"Say Serena, I've been wanting to ask you something." Diamond looked at her seriously.
But inside Diamond was rejoyicing inside. Tomorrow she will be his.
"Yes" Serena replied.
*Maybe he's going to ask me for the ball tomorrow. If he does, what do I say? Do I even want to go with him? I'm not sure.*
she thought.
"I was wondering if you'd like to go to the ball with me tomorrow?" He asked.
Serena froze on her spot. She didn't know what to say or to do.
*What to do?* she questioned herself.
she really didn't know what to do, something in her gut feeling was telling her to say "NO" But her reasoning was thinking
something else. Serena bit her lip.
Soon that questioned vanished when a new voice cut in and wrapped an arm around her waist possesively.
"I'm afraid she can't. She's already agreed to go with me."
Diamond and Serena looked up to see who it had been. Serena gasped in surprise to see it was Darien. Despite her surprise
she had to smile and sighed of relief.
*Thank goodness* she thought.
"Yes, thats true. I'm sorry Diamond." Serena replied.
Darien grinned. Perhaps serena wasn't as naive as she looked. Plus this was his chance to take the most beautiful woman in
the world out with him.
If looks can kill, Darien would be dead by now. Diamond was at first shocked and than he narrowed his eyes towards Darien.
Serena noted this and frowned at Diamond's childish behavior. Perhaps her instincts were correct.
Diamond than turned to Serena and nodded.
"That's fine. Well, got to go. See you two around." Diamond finally answered and left walking with his hands closed as a
fist.
Serena turned up to Darien and smiled at him. Darien smiled back at her.
"Thanks" Serena broke the silence.
"No problem. A knight must always save a lady in distress." He replied charmingly and brought the back of her hand to his
lips and kissed it.
Serena giggled and blushed.
"you really surprise me sometimes." Serena commented.
Darien raised an eyebrow.
"How so?" he asked.
"I don't know, I guess after many years of arguring I'd never thought I see this playful but nice side of yours." Serena
answered honestly.
"There's alot of things you still don't know about me milady." Darien smiled.
"So you like this playful side of me?" He continued amusingly.
"I love it." Serena admitted with a shy blush.
"Are you saying that you love me?" Darien asked.
"um.." Serena blushed red as a tomato and Darien laughed.
"Darien, this isn't funny and I didn't admit to such thing." Serena stated stubbornly as she tried to hide her embarresment.
Darien grinned and looked down at her tenderly.
"We'll see about that." he whispered to her ear huskily.
Serena just continued to blush and felt her heart pounding faster each second.
"So we're going to the ball together than?" Darien smiled.
Serena nodded.
"Great!" He exclaimed as he hugged her.
This was the first time Serena saw a real smile and happiness in Darien and she like to see more of it.
Perhaps this was a chance to really get to know this kind man who's been hiding behind a mask.
"So i'll see you later?" Serena asked.
"oh most definitely." Darien responded and kissed her cheek.
"alright. See you later than." Serena walked away, leaving a VERY happy Darien who kept looking at her retreating back.
Serena turned around to see Darien still watching her and smiled at him. Darien smiled back and turned around leaving as
well, but turned around to see her retreating back and smiled.
------
Later that day, Molly was questioning Serena about what happened earlier. Apparently the confrontation between the two men
left the hospital talking and everyone cheering for Darien. Serena just sighed happily and laughed at Molly's Antics.
"Molly!" Amy called out.
"What? I'm just asking for information here!" Molly replied.
Amy just shook her head.
"So go on!" Molly urged.
"What is there more to say Mols?" Serena asked
"Like have you guys planned on who's picking up who and all that?" Molly asked.
"omigosh! I knew I forgot something!" Serena gasped.
"Don't worry about it Serena I'm sure Darien will call you or try to contact you today." Amy said.
"Well, if he doesn't, she should go to his office and talk to him." Molly suggested.
"You know thats a very good idea Molly."Serena said as she started to get up.
"you're going now?"
"Of course I am. Its the only available time that I could do this."
"I suppose so. But what if he's busy?"
"Well than we can exchange each other's number and he can call me later."
"That does sound reasonable."
"Well than I'm off than. See you girls later! bye" Waved a retreating Serena.
"Bye!" Amy and Molly responded.
Amy than turned to Molly.
"You know Molly, I never liked that Diamond myself. There is something about him that isn't quite sincere."
"Apparently you're not the only one that's noticed."
"Alot of people are saying the same thing. Very few are guillable about it."
"I'm afraid Serena maybe the few."
"Nonsense, if she was she would have agreed to go to the ball with Diamond."
"True, but maybe perhaps because she wanted to go with Darien."
"of course she did! Did you see how they flirted at the mall?" Molly asked.
"Even if she didn't have feelings for Darien, I do wonder if she would fall for this Diamond."
"Don't underestimate Serena, true she can be naive and very trusting. But, she is smart and has instincts like all of us that
would guide her. Now if she choices to hear it or not , now that is her choice. But knowing Serena she's always went with
feelings instead of reasoning."
"So true. I guess we shouldn't worry too much. Plus Darien seems to be her personal protector."
"I suppose so."
and the girls kept on chatting about their dates and plans.
------
Darien was at his office when he heard a knock on the door.
"Come in" he announced.
"Hey pal!" Andrew walked in and sat down.
Darien looked up and smiled.
"Hey drew"
"Okay now you look very cheerful, care to explain?"
"oh, nothing."
Andrew raised his eyebrow. This was *SO* undarien like.
"So drew, what's the topic of the day?" Darien continued asking.
Than suddenly Andrew grinned knowingly.
*Now I know why*
"Had a good opportunity to beat the competition and get the girl, aye?" Andrew asked.
"What?!" Darien asked.
"Well, I wouldn't call Diamond a competition. I'd say he's not trustworthy." Andrew frowned.
"Definitely not trustworthy." Darien agreed and frowned.
"I didn't like the looks he was giving Serena." Darien continued.
"was he giving a lusty look at her?" Andrew asked.
Darien nodded.
"It was that and more. It was lusty and hunger. It's as if he's after his prey after starving for so long." Darien described.
"That can't be too good." Andrew continued with his frown.
"Of course not. Serena was totally oblivious to it. She just kept talking to him as if nothing. I had to cut in."
"Thank goodness. We'll if he's 'hungry' as you say he is, than he might only have one person in mind and that is Serena.
Because those kind of people, when they can't have what they want, they'll chase after it more."
"I know. I'm just relieved I'll have Serena as my date and keep her on my watch."
Andrew laughed.
"Darien, you sound worst than her protective brothers." Andrew commented still chuckling.
"Well I have to be damn it and with that guy around I don't feel comfortable with Serena walking around alone!" Darien
exclaimed angrily.
"Woah. Calm down man. I understand, I love Sere too. I also want this guy to be away from her and everything that has to do
with us and this hospital. But we can't fire the guy simply because he gives his co-workers lusty looks and our intuitions.
We may be right about the guy, but that doesn't give us the right to fire him unjustly either." Andrew reasoned.
"I know. I know." Darien sighed defeated.
Andrew saw his friend and sympathized with him.
"You love her don't you?" Andrew asked.
"What?" Darien asked.
"Are you deaf or you're acting like it?" Andrew asked.
"no, I'm not and sorry you threw me off with that question." Darien explained
"Well?"
"More than life itself." Darien answered sincerely.
Andrew grinned.
"heh, excited for the first date?"
Darien just shook his head and sweatdropped at his friend's antics. He looked at him and gave a real sincere smile.
"of course I am."
Andrew couldn't be happier for his friends. He always knew there was something behind those fights they had.
He also knew they make a very cute couple, next to him and Rita of course!
The guys went on talking when they heard someone knock on the door.
"Come in" Darien announced.
Serena had just opened the door and came in shyly. She didn't expect Andrew to be there, but wasn't surprised either.
"Hey Serena! How's our favorite nurse today?" Andrew walked over and hugged her.
"Hiya Andy! I'm great and you?" Serena asked cheerfully.
"I'm doing great, thanks. Anyways I'm sorry to cut this short but I must be going back. Nice seeing ya Serena! Bye"
Andrew waved and closed the door.
Darien and Serena just looked at each other and broke into smiles and shook their heads. Andrew was never good at being
subtle.
Darien couldn't stop smiling at all. He got up from his desk and offered Serena a chair and he sat down next to her.
Serena couldn't help but to act all shy and nervous when it came to Darien. He made her heart flutter and that was enough
to keep someone in a bundle of nerves.
"I won't take up your time. I know your busy and all." Serena started.
"Oh no you're not taking any time. If anything take it away." Darien offered.
"well its about our conversation earlier, we didn't really get to discuss about the pick up arrangements and such."
"Thats right!I knew I forgot something." Darien exclaimed.
Serena just laughed.
"I know. I said the very same thing."
Darien couldn't help but chuckle.
"Well, I am thinking of picking you up at around 7, does that sound alright with you?" he asked.
"oh yeah of course!" Serena cheered.
"Just don't take too long on dressing up meatball head." Darien joked.
Serena just laughed and shook her head. No longer did she frowned about the nickname. Now she saw it as a name of endearment.
"Don't worry you jerk, I'll be on time." Serena replied and sticking her tounge out at him for effect.
Darien laughed.
"Same ol' meatball head." He smiled.
"yeah same, got a problem with that?"
"Not at all, In fact I'm glad you're still the same."
Serena smiled.
"Well I'm glad we agree."
Darien nodded.
Serena looked down at her watch.
"Oh my! I got to be going. But before I go here's my home & cell number. Oh and here my address."
Darien just smiled and wrote down his address and number to Serena.
"Here, just in case if i don't show up u can hunt me down." Darien joked.
Serena just grinned.
"you better believe it. Anyway talk to you soon!" She kissed his cheek and waved. Than she walked out of the office and
closed the door.
Darien just stood there in shock and put a hand up to the kissed cheek and grinned foolishly.
This was definitely the best day of his life.
~~~ okay guys! you asked for more! Here's more! I think this one just turned out to be my real fav chapter! I really was
happy with this chapter. But thats my opinion! Anyways I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I have. Thanks again for
all of you reviewers! I so appreciate the vote of confidence and encouragement. This chapter was for you!
~~~Eternal~~~