~ * The Bet of Love * ~

By: Aradia9

Chapter 8: Complications

Disclaimer: I own Sailor Moon!!!… If you believed that you are sadly very gullible… unfortunately I do not own Sailor Moon…or Darien for that matter…

1 * For flashbacks or lyrics

2 Italics are for thoughts

Serena recognized the icy tone and returned it. "Hello Beryl." Beryl grinned and walked straight into Serena's face. "Enjoy the show last night?" Beryl smirked knowing she had to hit where it hurt. Serena was sick of this bitch and snapped. The next thing Beryl knew Serena had tackled her to the ground and was now punching her face. Beryl swelled with fury and reached out and swung, her nails ripped gashes across her cheek. Serena yelled in pain and grabbed fistfuls of her red hair and began slamming her head against the concrete. Beryl felt herself losing consciousness and dug her nails into Serena's arms as she fell into the darkness. Serena stood up slowly her face was all cut up, gashes bled from her left cheek, small crescents bled from her arms. She stood and spit in Beryl's face before walking straight to Raye's building.

Amy finally finished bandaging Serena up. Mina stared. "Wow Serena she got some good marks in you." Serena grinned. "You think I look bad? You should see the other bitch." Lita was grinning. "Man! I wish I could bash her fucking face in." Serena laughed. "Been there… done that." The girls all laughed. Raye looked to Serena. "So what's going on with you and Darien?" Serena looked into her violet eyes. "We're gonna live together but we're taking a break." The girls nodded. Amy rested her hand on Serena's shoulder. "Just be careful okay? We don't want you to get hurt again." Serena nodded and all the girls hugged. The girls hung out for a couple hours before they had to depart because they all had stuff to do tomorrow. Serena was the last to leave. Raye hugged her tightly. "If anything happens… You know where to go." Serena nodded, hugged her tightly and then left.

As Serena entered the apartment and looked around. The house seems empty… just like last time NO WAY Darien wouldn't do that again. Serena heard a scuffle in the kitchen, so she tiptoed that way and then closed her eyes as she entered and then opened them to see Darien cooking spaghetti and meatballs. Serena breathed out heavily. Thank God… Darien looked to Serena a puzzling look on his face as he shrugged and continued to finish the dinner. I'll ask her about the bandages after dinner. Darien set up their two plates out on the balcony as Serena sat down. "Bon Appetite Serena." Serena smiled as Darien sat across from her and they began to eat. Serena swirled some spaghetti around her fork and ate some. Serena moaned a little. God…. This taste so good… I wonder where he learned how to cook. Darien smiled. I guess she likes the food from the way she's devouring it. They had small conversation while they ate, after that they cuddled and watched a horror movie. Serena covered her face in Darien's chest a couple times for the really gory scenes. Serena emerged from the bathroom in a pink tank top with a white bunny face on it and matching bottoms. Darien was out on the balcony in his silk boxers thinking. Serena walked out onto the balcony and looked at the beautiful view. Darien felt her presence near him and touched her shoulder softly. "Come on… let's go to bed." Serena nodded and walked slowly back into the apartment and hesitantly past their bedroom and into the guest room. Darien sighed and ran a hand through his raven hair and silently walked to their room and closed the door.

Darien awoke silently to a bundle sleeping against his chest; he smiled and held her silently as he fell back asleep. When he awoke later, his bed was empty and a strong smell of bacon and eggs filled the room. He climbed out of bed and padded to the kitchen. Serena turned looking at her rumpled boyfriend and couldn't help but smirk and turned back around and grabbed their plates and set one in front of him and sat down next to him. Darien gaped at the plate: eggs, bacon, and toast with black coffee were sitting in front of him. Damn…. All of a sudden I'm starving. Darien ate his food quickly, as did Serena. They both headed for the bedroom, Serena got their first and went to their closet and pulled out a light pink button up shirt and black dress pants. Darien grabbed a black Versace suit and they both dressed silently. They both grabbed the stuff they needed when they both looked at each other and dropped their things and began to kiss passionately, they embraces each other and made love like they hadn't seen each other in years.

Serena sat at her desk, Molly had just brought in a ton of papers of possible artists to consider. Serena groaned, most of these artists didn't have the spark she was looking for. Molly's voice came on the intercom. "Serena…. Darien's on line 1." Serena nodded. "Thanks Molly." Serena picked up the phone and connected. "Hello… Serena Thomas speaking." Darien smiled softly. "Hey Serena… take a lunch break now and meet me back out our place in 20 minutes." Serena nodded and hung up the phone, notified Molly to hold all her calls and appointments until she came back. She got in her car and drove to their place. We gotta talk… I wonder what he has to tell me? She parked the car and walked to the elevator and took the elevator up and entered the penthouse and looked around and saw Darien standing on the balcony. She walked over to him and touched his arm. Darien turned to her his eyes full of grief. Serena's hand reached up and cupped his cheek. His hand covered hers. "Darien what's the matter?" Concern clouded her cerulean eyes. A tear slid down his cheek. "Serena there is something I need to tell you." He took her hand away and stood there and wiped his eyes. Once he looked back to her, they were cold and icy. Serena nodded. "What is it?" Darien exhaled deeply. "Serena I don't think we should see each other anymore." Serena went deadly pale, her tears on the brink of falling. "Wha-What?" Her heart shattered. "I'm sorry... I'm trying to keep us from getting hurt." Tears were streaming down her face now, her body shaking in anger and grief. "Hurt?! Your worry about us getting hurt?! You should have thought about that two months ago when you asked me out!" Darien was trying to stay icy, but he couldn't and cracked. "You think I wanted to fall in love with you?! I didn't plan on it! You were just supposed to be a bet!" As the words sunk in she couldn't take it and launched a swift right hook. Darien stumbled back, blood trickling down his lip. "A BET?! I WAS ONLY A FUCKING BET TILL YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH ME?! WELL WHAT ABOUT ME?! I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU TOO! AND GUESS WHAT? TO MAKE THINGS WORSE YOU'RE GOING TO BE A FATHER!" A shocked look came across his face. "Your pre-pregnant?" Serena laughed wistfully. "Yeah... ain't it just great?" She walked towards the door and grabbed the knob and opened the door. "Serena! It wasn't supposed to be like this!" Serena laughed her back to him; she wouldn't let him see her crying again, he didn't deserve that satisfaction. "Congratulations Darien... You won the bet." And with those last words she left.

~ * So what do ya think?! I know I'm gonna get a lot of reviews... oh and hey! ::points:: the ones that guessed Serena was pregnant... you suck... lol no I love that my readers can catch on but still love the cliffies. Well keep reviewing and reading... 9 is gonna be a lil late because I have to finish writing it! ^-^ So I hope you guys keep reviewing and loving it. Aradia9 * ~