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Demonic Yoshii....
Chapter 9 (Confrontation)
Darien walked out of class and headed to the locker rooms with Andrew by his side. They changed quickly and went to talk to the coach like they normally do. Since they were co-captains they had to listen to the coach's plan and strategies to help out the team, before they did basic warm up. Mina was there the whole time staring at Darien. Darien as always never noticed her presence, but Andrew did.
Even while she was doing her managing duties she made time to stare at him longingly, with several failed attempt to get his attention. She had already planned it she was going to talk to him after school. The head strong Mina refused to give up until her was hers. But she was completely unaware of the plans that Darien had made with Serena. Andrew was just caught in the middle just letting things flow their course. I liked Mina a lot but he had a little girl to think about so he tried to convince himself that maybe not having a girlfriend would be for the best. He at least had a good friend he could now trust, he could survive on that for just now.
When warm up was over they divided the team into two separate groups Andrew and Darien would always be on opposing teams. Helping each side equally, providing advice for their team mates. This was the one time people weren't afraid to talk to Darien. When ever he was playing ball he never put up his personal guard. It was to distracting to worry about that kind of sht, plus the fact that basketball is a team sport. Darien and Andrew showed off their skills most of the time providing a very good show. Darien's side usually one the match and today was no different they won by one point.
Darien finally noticed Mina's eyes staring at him while he walked pass her into the locker room to shower and change. She of course brushed her off hoping that she would get the hint to leave him alone. He didn't want his mind tainted with Mina so he forced himself to think about Serena which wasn't too hard for him to do. Mina watched as he disappeared behind those doors. She felt like she was a ghost to him. It killed her inside to be treated like this she was about to cry until she felt a reassuring hand gently slide against her back. "You shouldn't take it to hard. That's just the way his personality is."
She turned around to see Andrew's warm eyes on her. She was angered by his presence. 'Why is he here? Why is he always there when I am at my worst? It should be him. It wasn't supposed to be him... it's suppose to be Darien here comforting me yet... he's not. Damn it Andrew makes me so angry being able to talk to Darien so freely. Why him? He doesn't talk to anybody here for TWO years and now they are like best friends... God; and Serena... I am sure I saw him first... loved him first... so why is it that he's going after her and now me.' Mina thought to herself her anger suddenly turning in to grief. She broke out in tears not being able to control herself. Andrew quickly drew her to him with his arms clenching her tightly.
All her knew was that he loved the feeling of her body pressing into his. 'How are you suppose to help some one you care for, get with your best friend.' He didn't want them to be together, for obvious reason. But he couldn't help but crave for her happiness so decide to just wish her luck. He could do no more for her, not wishing to betray anyone. Pulling away for her warm body was so hard for him. He could hold her close forever if time were to allow it. But he pulled her away from him not willing to entice his body and mind with false hopes anymore. She looked up at him puzzled by his sudden need to create distance. "Mina I want to help you... but I can't find a way to help you so I'll just let it end here. Good luck with whatever you are planning."
Those words were so hard for him to say it was almost unbearable but he said them nonetheless. Mina was in shock, she clenched her shirt unsure if her heart was still beating. She couldn't understand why that hurt her so much. As Andrew turned his back to her and walked into the locker room. She wondered why those words had hurt her so much when she was only supposed to care for Darien. Why did she feel so empty when her walked away. She shook her head trying to bring herself out oh her little trance. She tried to brush off the recent incident convincing herself that Darien was the only one she had feelings for.
After showering Darien quickly got changed, spraying some of his favourite colon on 'Black.' He couldn't help but feel nervous, already decided on how he was going to ask Serena and Luna out. Of course he had to consider Luna, Serena practically never left that house without that little kitten. Although she had violent tendencies Darien couldn't help but feel attached to her as well. Andrew and Darien walked out of the locker room together. Darien looked slightly dazed so Andrew decided that being the great friend that he was, was going to help him concur his nervousness. Andrew slapped him hard on his back, Darien loss balance at the sudden strike and feel to the ground. Andrew stood there laughing "Well see you Monday buddy I have to go pick up Lilly. By the way isn't your birthday tomorrow..."
Darien sat up straight on the floor trying to regain his composure. "Yeah, how did you know?"
"I have my sources... Anyways happy birthday pal, I gotta go. Have fun." Andrew walked away with a he goofy smile on his face as he looked back at Darien get up off the floor. Darien smiled to himself as well. He walked towards the front gate. He immediately saw Serena but stopped dead in his tracks when he realized she wasn't alone. There was another girl with her, Mina. He was really getting tired of her countless efforts to get him to notice her. Now she was probably trying to convince Serena not to be involved with him so she could be with him herself. Darien walked up close enough to hear their conversation but not be noticed. He did not consider this spy. Hell no, this was concealing your identity to find out valuable information.
"Let me just get to the point. Are you and Darien boyfriend and girlfriend or what?" Mina said to Serena her voice was cold, one could sense her distaste for this particular conversation. Serena blushed slightly of course she didn't notice the way Mina said it all she noticed were the words. Serena didn't know what they were all she knew was they had kissed a few times.
"Well I wouldn't know if we could be called that. I mean we only kissed a few times." Serena tried to mentally count the times. Mina was shocked. 'He had actually kissed her' she thought but decided to not let it phase her. HE was going to be hers.
"Then basically nothing between you right."
"Well maybe there is something..."
"Look Serena I don't have time for this. If Darien is NOT your boyfriend I am going to have to ask you to back off. You see I have known him for two years." Mina put on a well show making herself look vulnerable and hurt. She knew that Serena was the type that would fall for anything gullible. "And I have always had a crush on him... Serena I have been waiting for so long for him to finally notice me and now he has. But if you keep medalling then I am afraid that he won't see me anymore. You understand don't you. You don't want to be the other woman now do you?"
"No... I suppose I don't." 'What! Serena fight it, don't let her just walk all over you. Can't you see that she it putting up an act of lies? Jesus says something.' Darien thought to himself leaning in closer to listen to the conversation. "But I... I can't just step out of his life just like that what about Luna." Serna took out Luna from her pocket and showed it to her. Darien just chuckled lightly to himself. 'She comes up with the best excuses.'
"You refuse to help over a stupid cat!" 'This girl is even worse than I though. How dare she say that about Luna!" Darien though angrily he was about to jump out and reveal himself but Serena's voice stopped him.
"What right do you have to be calling anything stupid? I won't step out of Darien's life just because you like him. I am sorry for you, but if it's a fight for him you want. Then that's what you'll bet. I am not backing down, for who, you! Some one who's so afraid of losing the have to come begging their opponent for their own victory! I might not catch up on things that fast, but don't you dare think I am stupid enough to just give up some one I like for you." Serena was completely out of breath with her last sentence, but nonetheless satisfied at least for a few seconds until guilt rushed through her body. She had never fought over a guy before and he she was yelling her head off over Darien. Mina was slightly shocked and very speechless. This was defiantly not expected from her. She didn't know how to respond to that, the girl got her good.
"I... You... I can't believe you accuse me of all of this... I um... Well you see the reason why... The reason why I wanted to talk to you was to avoid problems... I would never dream of fighting with you. As a woman I respect you-"
"Apologize then."
"I am sorry Serena I hope that we can discuss this well tempered from now on."
"Why are you saying sorry to me?"
"Is there someone else I should be apologizing to?" Mina asked sardonically. Serena lifted up Luna to Mina's face. Darien was desperately trying to hold in his laughter. 'Figured that much, she always treats that cat likes it's human. I wouldn't be too surprised if they talked to each other.' "I am not apologizing to a cat." Mina replied mocking the situation. She was way too proud to stoop that low.
"Why not, you insulted her not me. When someone insults your intelligence don't you want them to apologize to you?"
"That's a different story I am human."
"Why does you being human make it different. Is this kitten not a living breathing thing?"
"Well... It's different... well just because it is. We are human and she is a cat."
"It's that discrimination between species."
"I am not a discriminator of species."
"But you refuse to apologize to Luna because you is a cat. I think that is dis-"
"Fine I give up, happy! Luna I am sorry." Mina folded her arms in irritation, interrupting Serena before she could finish her last word. Serena smiled sweetly. "Now back to the topic of Darien. If you are not going to back off. I am I am certainly not going to give him up. What should be done?"
"We could let him chose."
"No honey... he doesn't know what best for him."
"Right good point." 'What is she doing agreeing with her? Of course I know what's best for me.' Darien thought listening further to the conversation, he felt insulted.
"I don't feel like fight with a woman over a man. But it seems like that what everything will dissolve into." 'How fucking cocky. If she even tried to fight for me the battle would be over in seconds. She's going to lose.' Darien thought.
"Yeah, I don't want to either. Do you want to flip a coin?"
"That doesn't sound like too bad of an idea." 'What are you talking about Mina it's the worst. Be your sensible self' Darien thought. He decided to come out before they actually resolve to flipping a coin for him. He kind of made him feel cheap.
"What's not too bad of an idea?" Darien asked. He pretended as his he was just coming out of the locker room. Serena smiled and opened her mouth to speak.
"Flipping a coin for-"Mina quickly covered Serena's mouth before she could finish.
"For fun. You know we girls love to play games." She finished for her grinning widely. Darien just laughed. Serena was so cute to him he felt the desire to hold her tight against him and repeat it to her a thousand times.
"Tina if you'll excuse us me and Serena had plans for this evening."
"Mina... We'll I have nothing to do if you don't mind could I join you." Mina answered slyly moving towards Darien and placed her palm on his chest. Darien was not amused.
"I wouldn't want you to feel like the third wheel."
"I assure you I won't you. I won't be feeling like the third... wheel." Mina rubbed his chest seductively feeling him. She had a small smirk on her face. And eyes that read nothing but pure desire. Darien stepped away from her and walked over to Serena.
"You are right. You won't feel like the third wheel because you are not going." Darien slid his arm around Serena's waist and pulled her up against him she just blushed slightly. Darien pinched her cheeks and smiled. Mina almost gave up to defeat but her ego wouldn't allow it, and figured out another approach.
"Serena I know you wouldn't mind me joining you two right."
"Well no," Serena said genuinely smiling.
"Too bad because one. It's not her decision and two, I think that a boyfriend and his girlfriend reserve the right to spend time alone together."
"WHAT?" Both Mina in Serena exclaimed in unison.
"You never mentioned that before," Serena stated in a half stutter from nervousness.
"Well I am asking now." Darien he said as he soft brushed her hair behind her ear and leaned down to it. "Will you be my girlfriend?" Darien asked huskily placing a small peck on her ear to help her decide. Mina eyes widened from shock. Everything was happening too fast. How could he just come here and do all this in front of her? She felt as if she didn't have a heart. It was so easy for him to rip it away from her and feel nothing. She was too hurt to end wonder why. She just ran away. Serena jumped to run after her but Darien stopped her from chasing her. Serena looked up at him guiltily. "Serena trust me you have nothing to feel guilty about. Even if I did like her I could never be either her Andrew likes her. If I am not harsh with her in making my point she's just going to be coming back and won't understand... that I only like you. Serena I want to be with you. Let her go and be with Andrew." Darien pulled her into his strong embrace. He rested his head on top of her hair smelling the peculiar sent from before, peanuts.
"Darien... It's just that she seems like she really liked you."
"Are you asking me to hide the fact that I do not feel anything romantic for her and date her because she seems to like me so much? I don't feel like lying like that Serena."
"I know but you could have gone easier on her." She tried to pull away from him but Darien refused to let her pull back. He held tighter.
"Serena listen she was no other way. She would not have gotten the point other wise. It's better now than later."
"Darien... please let me just go see if she's ok" Serena pleaded with him. Darien finally relented and released her.
"Before you go answer my question," Darien demand quite sternly, but was soon reassured by Serena's smile.
"Yes Darien. I wouldn't mind being in a relationship with you." She said as she ran away in the direction that mina had gone through. Darien smiled to himself. Never had he been so impulsive on his life and asked a girl to be his. He felt his heart racing in his chest, pounding against his ribs trying to break through. It was slightly uncomfortable to have his heart do this every time he replayed the words she said to him. But the majority of him didn't mind it... didn't mind it. In fact he was getting quite used to it and wouldn't mind if it never stopped acting like that with her.
It didn't take long for Serena to find Mina sitting under the tree that Darien had always sat under for lunch. Mina was sitting there in a daze. She wasn't crying which surprised Serena. Mina seemed to like Darien so much and she wasn't cry. 'Maybe she's just in shock' she thought to herself. Serena walked slowly up to her and then sat next to her. "Are you okay?" She asked solemnly. Mina looked up to her.
"I figured that you might come. Darien would never. He completely hates me. I have no idea what I ever did wrong." Mina said using her façade smile.
"I don't think he hates you. I think he was trying to help you. He likes you enough to help you get over him by doing cruel things to make you think the worst of him."
"You know... I thought I would hurt worse than it does right now. I guess I am just in shock from being rejected. Maybe it was only a simple crush, nothing serious. I think I'll get over it soon."
"Really! That's great."
"Yeah... I'll be fine." Mina was trying to convince herself more than Serena.
"That's good I have faith that you pull through just fine. You know Mina. I know I just met you today but was wonderin' if we could be friends from now on. If you don't want to I can understand."
"NO... that would be nice."
"Really!"
"Really, really."
"If you want Mina I am sure that you can come with me and Darien?" Serena didn't want to leave Mina here to suffer alone.
"Nah... I am just going to walk him it I don't live too far. I'll be fine."
"If you are sure, then alright."
"I am sure, go on. I know you are making Darien wait for you." Mina laughed a little and ushered Serena away they both smiled genuinely at each other before Serena slowly walked away. When Serena was finally out of sight Mina let out all her held up tears. She had lied. It hurt her so deeply to lose Darien so fast after all the time she had spent liking him. She had even believed that she loved him. It hurt her so bad when he did that in front of her. But she couldn't help but believe that Serena spoke the truth. Serena almost always did with out hesitation. Maybe he was cruel to help her... if so she couldn't just drop her feelings for him. If anything they grew strong her.
Mina cried for being forced to deal with the situation after promising friendship with Serena. She wanted to be friends but it would be hard, because Serena had the one thing she had wanted for so long, still wanted. Mina stopped crying and decided to be a good friend with Serena and especially Darien. But once Serena made a mistake with Darien she would jump up and steal him away. Serena had to make a mistake some time and when she did she would be there to take Darien for herself, without hesitation. Having that been decided she felt better. She got up and walked home quite please. She would wait patiently. Yes patiently... for him
Demonic Yoshii....
Chapter 9 (Confrontation)
Darien walked out of class and headed to the locker rooms with Andrew by his side. They changed quickly and went to talk to the coach like they normally do. Since they were co-captains they had to listen to the coach's plan and strategies to help out the team, before they did basic warm up. Mina was there the whole time staring at Darien. Darien as always never noticed her presence, but Andrew did.
Even while she was doing her managing duties she made time to stare at him longingly, with several failed attempt to get his attention. She had already planned it she was going to talk to him after school. The head strong Mina refused to give up until her was hers. But she was completely unaware of the plans that Darien had made with Serena. Andrew was just caught in the middle just letting things flow their course. I liked Mina a lot but he had a little girl to think about so he tried to convince himself that maybe not having a girlfriend would be for the best. He at least had a good friend he could now trust, he could survive on that for just now.
When warm up was over they divided the team into two separate groups Andrew and Darien would always be on opposing teams. Helping each side equally, providing advice for their team mates. This was the one time people weren't afraid to talk to Darien. When ever he was playing ball he never put up his personal guard. It was to distracting to worry about that kind of sht, plus the fact that basketball is a team sport. Darien and Andrew showed off their skills most of the time providing a very good show. Darien's side usually one the match and today was no different they won by one point.
Darien finally noticed Mina's eyes staring at him while he walked pass her into the locker room to shower and change. She of course brushed her off hoping that she would get the hint to leave him alone. He didn't want his mind tainted with Mina so he forced himself to think about Serena which wasn't too hard for him to do. Mina watched as he disappeared behind those doors. She felt like she was a ghost to him. It killed her inside to be treated like this she was about to cry until she felt a reassuring hand gently slide against her back. "You shouldn't take it to hard. That's just the way his personality is."
She turned around to see Andrew's warm eyes on her. She was angered by his presence. 'Why is he here? Why is he always there when I am at my worst? It should be him. It wasn't supposed to be him... it's suppose to be Darien here comforting me yet... he's not. Damn it Andrew makes me so angry being able to talk to Darien so freely. Why him? He doesn't talk to anybody here for TWO years and now they are like best friends... God; and Serena... I am sure I saw him first... loved him first... so why is it that he's going after her and now me.' Mina thought to herself her anger suddenly turning in to grief. She broke out in tears not being able to control herself. Andrew quickly drew her to him with his arms clenching her tightly.
All her knew was that he loved the feeling of her body pressing into his. 'How are you suppose to help some one you care for, get with your best friend.' He didn't want them to be together, for obvious reason. But he couldn't help but crave for her happiness so decide to just wish her luck. He could do no more for her, not wishing to betray anyone. Pulling away for her warm body was so hard for him. He could hold her close forever if time were to allow it. But he pulled her away from him not willing to entice his body and mind with false hopes anymore. She looked up at him puzzled by his sudden need to create distance. "Mina I want to help you... but I can't find a way to help you so I'll just let it end here. Good luck with whatever you are planning."
Those words were so hard for him to say it was almost unbearable but he said them nonetheless. Mina was in shock, she clenched her shirt unsure if her heart was still beating. She couldn't understand why that hurt her so much. As Andrew turned his back to her and walked into the locker room. She wondered why those words had hurt her so much when she was only supposed to care for Darien. Why did she feel so empty when her walked away. She shook her head trying to bring herself out oh her little trance. She tried to brush off the recent incident convincing herself that Darien was the only one she had feelings for.
After showering Darien quickly got changed, spraying some of his favourite colon on 'Black.' He couldn't help but feel nervous, already decided on how he was going to ask Serena and Luna out. Of course he had to consider Luna, Serena practically never left that house without that little kitten. Although she had violent tendencies Darien couldn't help but feel attached to her as well. Andrew and Darien walked out of the locker room together. Darien looked slightly dazed so Andrew decided that being the great friend that he was, was going to help him concur his nervousness. Andrew slapped him hard on his back, Darien loss balance at the sudden strike and feel to the ground. Andrew stood there laughing "Well see you Monday buddy I have to go pick up Lilly. By the way isn't your birthday tomorrow..."
Darien sat up straight on the floor trying to regain his composure. "Yeah, how did you know?"
"I have my sources... Anyways happy birthday pal, I gotta go. Have fun." Andrew walked away with a he goofy smile on his face as he looked back at Darien get up off the floor. Darien smiled to himself as well. He walked towards the front gate. He immediately saw Serena but stopped dead in his tracks when he realized she wasn't alone. There was another girl with her, Mina. He was really getting tired of her countless efforts to get him to notice her. Now she was probably trying to convince Serena not to be involved with him so she could be with him herself. Darien walked up close enough to hear their conversation but not be noticed. He did not consider this spy. Hell no, this was concealing your identity to find out valuable information.
"Let me just get to the point. Are you and Darien boyfriend and girlfriend or what?" Mina said to Serena her voice was cold, one could sense her distaste for this particular conversation. Serena blushed slightly of course she didn't notice the way Mina said it all she noticed were the words. Serena didn't know what they were all she knew was they had kissed a few times.
"Well I wouldn't know if we could be called that. I mean we only kissed a few times." Serena tried to mentally count the times. Mina was shocked. 'He had actually kissed her' she thought but decided to not let it phase her. HE was going to be hers.
"Then basically nothing between you right."
"Well maybe there is something..."
"Look Serena I don't have time for this. If Darien is NOT your boyfriend I am going to have to ask you to back off. You see I have known him for two years." Mina put on a well show making herself look vulnerable and hurt. She knew that Serena was the type that would fall for anything gullible. "And I have always had a crush on him... Serena I have been waiting for so long for him to finally notice me and now he has. But if you keep medalling then I am afraid that he won't see me anymore. You understand don't you. You don't want to be the other woman now do you?"
"No... I suppose I don't." 'What! Serena fight it, don't let her just walk all over you. Can't you see that she it putting up an act of lies? Jesus says something.' Darien thought to himself leaning in closer to listen to the conversation. "But I... I can't just step out of his life just like that what about Luna." Serna took out Luna from her pocket and showed it to her. Darien just chuckled lightly to himself. 'She comes up with the best excuses.'
"You refuse to help over a stupid cat!" 'This girl is even worse than I though. How dare she say that about Luna!" Darien though angrily he was about to jump out and reveal himself but Serena's voice stopped him.
"What right do you have to be calling anything stupid? I won't step out of Darien's life just because you like him. I am sorry for you, but if it's a fight for him you want. Then that's what you'll bet. I am not backing down, for who, you! Some one who's so afraid of losing the have to come begging their opponent for their own victory! I might not catch up on things that fast, but don't you dare think I am stupid enough to just give up some one I like for you." Serena was completely out of breath with her last sentence, but nonetheless satisfied at least for a few seconds until guilt rushed through her body. She had never fought over a guy before and he she was yelling her head off over Darien. Mina was slightly shocked and very speechless. This was defiantly not expected from her. She didn't know how to respond to that, the girl got her good.
"I... You... I can't believe you accuse me of all of this... I um... Well you see the reason why... The reason why I wanted to talk to you was to avoid problems... I would never dream of fighting with you. As a woman I respect you-"
"Apologize then."
"I am sorry Serena I hope that we can discuss this well tempered from now on."
"Why are you saying sorry to me?"
"Is there someone else I should be apologizing to?" Mina asked sardonically. Serena lifted up Luna to Mina's face. Darien was desperately trying to hold in his laughter. 'Figured that much, she always treats that cat likes it's human. I wouldn't be too surprised if they talked to each other.' "I am not apologizing to a cat." Mina replied mocking the situation. She was way too proud to stoop that low.
"Why not, you insulted her not me. When someone insults your intelligence don't you want them to apologize to you?"
"That's a different story I am human."
"Why does you being human make it different. Is this kitten not a living breathing thing?"
"Well... It's different... well just because it is. We are human and she is a cat."
"It's that discrimination between species."
"I am not a discriminator of species."
"But you refuse to apologize to Luna because you is a cat. I think that is dis-"
"Fine I give up, happy! Luna I am sorry." Mina folded her arms in irritation, interrupting Serena before she could finish her last word. Serena smiled sweetly. "Now back to the topic of Darien. If you are not going to back off. I am I am certainly not going to give him up. What should be done?"
"We could let him chose."
"No honey... he doesn't know what best for him."
"Right good point." 'What is she doing agreeing with her? Of course I know what's best for me.' Darien thought listening further to the conversation, he felt insulted.
"I don't feel like fight with a woman over a man. But it seems like that what everything will dissolve into." 'How fucking cocky. If she even tried to fight for me the battle would be over in seconds. She's going to lose.' Darien thought.
"Yeah, I don't want to either. Do you want to flip a coin?"
"That doesn't sound like too bad of an idea." 'What are you talking about Mina it's the worst. Be your sensible self' Darien thought. He decided to come out before they actually resolve to flipping a coin for him. He kind of made him feel cheap.
"What's not too bad of an idea?" Darien asked. He pretended as his he was just coming out of the locker room. Serena smiled and opened her mouth to speak.
"Flipping a coin for-"Mina quickly covered Serena's mouth before she could finish.
"For fun. You know we girls love to play games." She finished for her grinning widely. Darien just laughed. Serena was so cute to him he felt the desire to hold her tight against him and repeat it to her a thousand times.
"Tina if you'll excuse us me and Serena had plans for this evening."
"Mina... We'll I have nothing to do if you don't mind could I join you." Mina answered slyly moving towards Darien and placed her palm on his chest. Darien was not amused.
"I wouldn't want you to feel like the third wheel."
"I assure you I won't you. I won't be feeling like the third... wheel." Mina rubbed his chest seductively feeling him. She had a small smirk on her face. And eyes that read nothing but pure desire. Darien stepped away from her and walked over to Serena.
"You are right. You won't feel like the third wheel because you are not going." Darien slid his arm around Serena's waist and pulled her up against him she just blushed slightly. Darien pinched her cheeks and smiled. Mina almost gave up to defeat but her ego wouldn't allow it, and figured out another approach.
"Serena I know you wouldn't mind me joining you two right."
"Well no," Serena said genuinely smiling.
"Too bad because one. It's not her decision and two, I think that a boyfriend and his girlfriend reserve the right to spend time alone together."
"WHAT?" Both Mina in Serena exclaimed in unison.
"You never mentioned that before," Serena stated in a half stutter from nervousness.
"Well I am asking now." Darien he said as he soft brushed her hair behind her ear and leaned down to it. "Will you be my girlfriend?" Darien asked huskily placing a small peck on her ear to help her decide. Mina eyes widened from shock. Everything was happening too fast. How could he just come here and do all this in front of her? She felt as if she didn't have a heart. It was so easy for him to rip it away from her and feel nothing. She was too hurt to end wonder why. She just ran away. Serena jumped to run after her but Darien stopped her from chasing her. Serena looked up at him guiltily. "Serena trust me you have nothing to feel guilty about. Even if I did like her I could never be either her Andrew likes her. If I am not harsh with her in making my point she's just going to be coming back and won't understand... that I only like you. Serena I want to be with you. Let her go and be with Andrew." Darien pulled her into his strong embrace. He rested his head on top of her hair smelling the peculiar sent from before, peanuts.
"Darien... It's just that she seems like she really liked you."
"Are you asking me to hide the fact that I do not feel anything romantic for her and date her because she seems to like me so much? I don't feel like lying like that Serena."
"I know but you could have gone easier on her." She tried to pull away from him but Darien refused to let her pull back. He held tighter.
"Serena listen she was no other way. She would not have gotten the point other wise. It's better now than later."
"Darien... please let me just go see if she's ok" Serena pleaded with him. Darien finally relented and released her.
"Before you go answer my question," Darien demand quite sternly, but was soon reassured by Serena's smile.
"Yes Darien. I wouldn't mind being in a relationship with you." She said as she ran away in the direction that mina had gone through. Darien smiled to himself. Never had he been so impulsive on his life and asked a girl to be his. He felt his heart racing in his chest, pounding against his ribs trying to break through. It was slightly uncomfortable to have his heart do this every time he replayed the words she said to him. But the majority of him didn't mind it... didn't mind it. In fact he was getting quite used to it and wouldn't mind if it never stopped acting like that with her.
It didn't take long for Serena to find Mina sitting under the tree that Darien had always sat under for lunch. Mina was sitting there in a daze. She wasn't crying which surprised Serena. Mina seemed to like Darien so much and she wasn't cry. 'Maybe she's just in shock' she thought to herself. Serena walked slowly up to her and then sat next to her. "Are you okay?" She asked solemnly. Mina looked up to her.
"I figured that you might come. Darien would never. He completely hates me. I have no idea what I ever did wrong." Mina said using her façade smile.
"I don't think he hates you. I think he was trying to help you. He likes you enough to help you get over him by doing cruel things to make you think the worst of him."
"You know... I thought I would hurt worse than it does right now. I guess I am just in shock from being rejected. Maybe it was only a simple crush, nothing serious. I think I'll get over it soon."
"Really! That's great."
"Yeah... I'll be fine." Mina was trying to convince herself more than Serena.
"That's good I have faith that you pull through just fine. You know Mina. I know I just met you today but was wonderin' if we could be friends from now on. If you don't want to I can understand."
"NO... that would be nice."
"Really!"
"Really, really."
"If you want Mina I am sure that you can come with me and Darien?" Serena didn't want to leave Mina here to suffer alone.
"Nah... I am just going to walk him it I don't live too far. I'll be fine."
"If you are sure, then alright."
"I am sure, go on. I know you are making Darien wait for you." Mina laughed a little and ushered Serena away they both smiled genuinely at each other before Serena slowly walked away. When Serena was finally out of sight Mina let out all her held up tears. She had lied. It hurt her so deeply to lose Darien so fast after all the time she had spent liking him. She had even believed that she loved him. It hurt her so bad when he did that in front of her. But she couldn't help but believe that Serena spoke the truth. Serena almost always did with out hesitation. Maybe he was cruel to help her... if so she couldn't just drop her feelings for him. If anything they grew strong her.
Mina cried for being forced to deal with the situation after promising friendship with Serena. She wanted to be friends but it would be hard, because Serena had the one thing she had wanted for so long, still wanted. Mina stopped crying and decided to be a good friend with Serena and especially Darien. But once Serena made a mistake with Darien she would jump up and steal him away. Serena had to make a mistake some time and when she did she would be there to take Darien for herself, without hesitation. Having that been decided she felt better. She got up and walked home quite please. She would wait patiently. Yes patiently... for him