Hi everyone. The first semester of my school just ended, so I am finding
some time to write. I want to thank all the reviewers, but I don't
remember all, so I will thank who ever I can remember.
Thank you to Fiy-Chan (I hope that's it) for adding me to her favorite
stories list (I do check...)
Thank you to Aurora, and celticas for the reviews. Serena and Darien will
be together soon. Right now I am trying to develop the character
relationships and personalities a little, so you can get to know the
characters better.
And thank you to Sailor Angie for reviewing again. I really like reviews
that tell me how I can change my writing to make it better, constructive
criticism. Don't get me wrong, any review is good, and it's okay to tell
me that you like my story, but if there is something you would have
changed, please tell me! It's not like I am going to be all snobby and
refuse to listen to whatever you have to say. Just know that okay? I am
really trying to give you all the best writing I can!
I know there were a few others, so thank you to you all.
Now, on to Chapter 6!
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The real me Chapter 6 By snow phoenix
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, or 'if the shoe fits'.
The petite, young blonde ran happily to her friends, in the main room of Shields modeling company, awaiting a another one of those perfect days in which she would do her job, while having fun with all her friends.
"Hi everyone, I hope I am not too late" she said cheerfully.
"No, you are just in time," Michelle replied ", Amara is just about to tell us what we are doing this afternoon."
Amara enters the room, and waits for the talking to end.
"Okay, let's see..."she said, while consulting her clipboard. "We have to pick out the clothes and styles for the publicity show in two days, and we have to go over some of the details of the show, and that should be it."
"Great! Another show." Mina exclaimed happily.
"Hey, Serena, won't this be your first one?" Rei asked.
"Yeah, I am a little nervous..." Serena said.
"I can see why," Beryl said in one of those 'I am better then you all' voices. "Frankly, I don't think you are model material, I don't even know why you are working for a top quality fashion company such as Shields."
After Beryl's malicious comment the room went silent. Everyone's eyes were on Serena and Beryl, watching, waiting, to watch as the conflict unfolded.
'Why that...how dare she say that to me, to my face. What is her problem? I haven't provoked her at all. She seems to hate me, just for being here. I don't even know her. You know what? I am just going to ignore that comment. The only reason people anyone ever says something mean, is because they are upset at a previous action, or they are jealous. And you know what? I don't care. Let her envy me if she wants.' Serena thought.
'I hate the little blonde. She thinks she's so great; the mere sight of her sickens me. With her pale skin, and long hair, she thinks she can just approach on MY territory like this? I have always been the star. People have always been first to ask MY opinion, or advice. And then Blondie comes along, and it's like I don't even exist anymore. People are actually paying more attention to that little freak, then a gorgeous woman like me. I can't believe it. And if it will be the last thing I do, I will make sure she is so miserable that she will just leave. And then, oh yes then, I will have everything. Loyal fans and admirers, friends, and most importantly, I will have the man I have had my eyes on ever since I came to Shields. Mr. Shields himself. And it's just too bad if Serena is in my way.' Beryl thought, and as an unpleasant sneer came to her face.
"So Rei, what was it like on your first show?" Serena asked calmly and turned away from Beryl to have a lively conversation between Rei, Lita, Amara, Mina, and Michelle, and leaving Beryl to sulk where she was.
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A little bit later, they girls entered the room where all the clothes for the next show were being kept; to choose the ones they would model. The room was rather large; containing several racks of clothes each a different color for the models to chose from. The girls went right to their own signature colors, having done this before. But Serena, who had not experience anything other then making sure the clothes were kept free of wrinkles was left behind. Amara, noticing Serena's hesitation kindly showed her what to do.
"So, have you picked a color yet?" Amara asked.
"Yes. I want to be pink...if that's alright of course." Serena replied.
"Yup. It suits your cheery personality Serena. Here we are." Amara said, and let Serena to the rack that contained pink clothing. "Did you just decide Serena? Because it's funny. Clothing in each color is designed for each model specifically, that's how we know that the outfits will fit. For example, Mina's yellow clothes will fit her perfectly, because the cloth was cut to her size. We only make clothes for the models in their color. So what I was wondering is, how Darien knew to make yours pink. He must have gotten to know you really well, or something." Amara said.
"Yeah. That is odd..." Serena said in response. 'I wonder how he knew that...I never told anyone what I was planning to go in...I wonder if he actually did mean what he said yesterday...'
Amara sensed that Serena seemed a little sad, so she decided to talk on a happier note. "So...spill. How are things going between you and Seiya?"
"Things are going really great. He's so sweet, and caring. I probably don't deserve a man like him Amara." Serena said.
"I don't know, you are a pretty great person. Try to believe in yourself more, and don't put yourself down so much."
"Sorry, force of habit."
"You know, when Seiya and I were kids, I always hated him. He was such an annoying little brat. He was always getting in trouble, but then getting out of it, because all the teachers thought he was a wonderful, cute little boy. He was a very good actor you see. He had all the teacher fooled, and we would have to take the blame on whatever he did." Amara said to Serena.
"Wow, I can't imagine the Seiya I know as such a jerk!" Serena exclaimed.
"He was a jerk. And we all felt like killing him at one point or another. I'm glad he's changed Serena."
"Yeah, me too."
While this conversation was going on, a nearby Beryl was eavesdropping.
'So, Serena has a boyfriend...if I want to get rid of Serena, all I have to do is to seduce Seiya somehow, and then when she finds out that he betrayed her for me, she'll be devastated. She'll leave, and that will be the end of that. It's so easy, now that I think about it! This should be a breeze.'
While the girls were all picking out their clothes, Darien decided he was going to check up on his models. And it wouldn't hurt if he could see Serena again either...
'Serena said that she wanted to be friends. But I want to be more then that but that will never happen now. At least if we become friends, I'll be able to be in her presence. And, at the very least, I want to be able to see her every day. The beautiful Serena, whom I love so dearly, but shall never be mine.' Darien was thinking as he entered the room. "Good afternoon, Ladies." Darien said cheerfully.
"Well, look who has come to grace our presence." Amara said sarcastically.
"Hello you too. I feel so loved." Darien, in turn said sarcastically.
"Hi Darien," Beryl said in what she hoped was a sexy voice. "Did you miss me?" she asked, and then she strutted to Darien, with her chest bent downward, trying to make her breast pop out even more, making them seem larger.
"Not really Beryl."
It took all of their self-control not to burst out laughing.
"Well I did..." Beryl drawled.
"Anyways, I came down to check on what you guys thought of the
designs." Darien said.
"I love mine!" Mina exclaimed.
"They red looks really good on me." Rei said.
"This outfit really speaks to me." Lita said and held up a pale green
silk evening gown.
"I love the different shades of Aqua, Darien."
"They are sheer brilliance Darien, the look as if you made them with
me specifically in mind." Beryl cooed.
"Ummm...yeah, sure whatever." Darien said, not really sure what to do
with Beryl who was hanging all over him.
"What do you think Serena? I think they all look great." Amara
asked.
Serena looked at Darien, and for a second their eyes locked. Crystal
baby blue, and sapphire clashed for a moment.
"They're perfect." Serena said.
"Well, thank you," Darien replied. "I always appreciate when people
give comments they truly mean."
After that the girls went back to looking for things to wear, and Darien and Serena were left alone to talk.
"Serena, look, I'm really sorry for the show of unprofessionalism in my office. I hope that what happens doesn't ruin our relationship. I apologize again, and I hope that we can always be friends in the future."
'Wow, he seemed to have handled this quickly. Well, I guess I'll give him another chance. It's not like there is any harm in being friends...' Serena thought.
"Of course. I hope we become really good friends in the future Darien." Serena said with a smile.
"I hope so too." Darien said.
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Hey, sorry it took so long for this chapter to finally come out. For one thing, this is getting to be a slow part of the story, and I've got writers block. Two, its really hard to find time to write. I have violin and piano lessons, math team, religion class and their various retreats, study sessions, chamber orchestra, volunteering at nursing homes, science fairs, school plays... I don't even eat lunch most of the time at school, because I grade papers and stuff for teachers (and my friends call me a teacher's pet because of it. I just feel that they probably aren't too fond of correcting the same papers over and over again. About 200 times each paper because that's how many students each teacher has about in total). And then I have to get over my complete fear of the tech Ed room. I am scared to death that I will be working on the Band saw or something and I accidentally cut off my finger or something horribly bloody and painful. It doesn't help that he keeps telling us awful stories about students who had their hair ripped out, or the bottom of their hands sanded off... I also apologize that there wasn't much content or Serena/Darien in this chapter. I want to get this out by Valentines Day, and I guess I felt bad for not getting a chapter out for so long. I know that its really irritating and sad when there are fan fictions I love and then I look at the time it was last updated and it hasn't been updated forever and I just want to do something about it because its really sad that when you get really into the story and you feel like you know the characters like they are your best friends and you know you'll never see them anymore. Or something likes that. I don't know how to explain, but I'm sure it's happened at least once to all of you.
See you next chapter!
-Snow_phoenix
PS Please, Please, Please review!!!!!!!
Now, on to Chapter 6!
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The real me Chapter 6 By snow phoenix
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, or 'if the shoe fits'.
The petite, young blonde ran happily to her friends, in the main room of Shields modeling company, awaiting a another one of those perfect days in which she would do her job, while having fun with all her friends.
"Hi everyone, I hope I am not too late" she said cheerfully.
"No, you are just in time," Michelle replied ", Amara is just about to tell us what we are doing this afternoon."
Amara enters the room, and waits for the talking to end.
"Okay, let's see..."she said, while consulting her clipboard. "We have to pick out the clothes and styles for the publicity show in two days, and we have to go over some of the details of the show, and that should be it."
"Great! Another show." Mina exclaimed happily.
"Hey, Serena, won't this be your first one?" Rei asked.
"Yeah, I am a little nervous..." Serena said.
"I can see why," Beryl said in one of those 'I am better then you all' voices. "Frankly, I don't think you are model material, I don't even know why you are working for a top quality fashion company such as Shields."
After Beryl's malicious comment the room went silent. Everyone's eyes were on Serena and Beryl, watching, waiting, to watch as the conflict unfolded.
'Why that...how dare she say that to me, to my face. What is her problem? I haven't provoked her at all. She seems to hate me, just for being here. I don't even know her. You know what? I am just going to ignore that comment. The only reason people anyone ever says something mean, is because they are upset at a previous action, or they are jealous. And you know what? I don't care. Let her envy me if she wants.' Serena thought.
'I hate the little blonde. She thinks she's so great; the mere sight of her sickens me. With her pale skin, and long hair, she thinks she can just approach on MY territory like this? I have always been the star. People have always been first to ask MY opinion, or advice. And then Blondie comes along, and it's like I don't even exist anymore. People are actually paying more attention to that little freak, then a gorgeous woman like me. I can't believe it. And if it will be the last thing I do, I will make sure she is so miserable that she will just leave. And then, oh yes then, I will have everything. Loyal fans and admirers, friends, and most importantly, I will have the man I have had my eyes on ever since I came to Shields. Mr. Shields himself. And it's just too bad if Serena is in my way.' Beryl thought, and as an unpleasant sneer came to her face.
"So Rei, what was it like on your first show?" Serena asked calmly and turned away from Beryl to have a lively conversation between Rei, Lita, Amara, Mina, and Michelle, and leaving Beryl to sulk where she was.
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A little bit later, they girls entered the room where all the clothes for the next show were being kept; to choose the ones they would model. The room was rather large; containing several racks of clothes each a different color for the models to chose from. The girls went right to their own signature colors, having done this before. But Serena, who had not experience anything other then making sure the clothes were kept free of wrinkles was left behind. Amara, noticing Serena's hesitation kindly showed her what to do.
"So, have you picked a color yet?" Amara asked.
"Yes. I want to be pink...if that's alright of course." Serena replied.
"Yup. It suits your cheery personality Serena. Here we are." Amara said, and let Serena to the rack that contained pink clothing. "Did you just decide Serena? Because it's funny. Clothing in each color is designed for each model specifically, that's how we know that the outfits will fit. For example, Mina's yellow clothes will fit her perfectly, because the cloth was cut to her size. We only make clothes for the models in their color. So what I was wondering is, how Darien knew to make yours pink. He must have gotten to know you really well, or something." Amara said.
"Yeah. That is odd..." Serena said in response. 'I wonder how he knew that...I never told anyone what I was planning to go in...I wonder if he actually did mean what he said yesterday...'
Amara sensed that Serena seemed a little sad, so she decided to talk on a happier note. "So...spill. How are things going between you and Seiya?"
"Things are going really great. He's so sweet, and caring. I probably don't deserve a man like him Amara." Serena said.
"I don't know, you are a pretty great person. Try to believe in yourself more, and don't put yourself down so much."
"Sorry, force of habit."
"You know, when Seiya and I were kids, I always hated him. He was such an annoying little brat. He was always getting in trouble, but then getting out of it, because all the teachers thought he was a wonderful, cute little boy. He was a very good actor you see. He had all the teacher fooled, and we would have to take the blame on whatever he did." Amara said to Serena.
"Wow, I can't imagine the Seiya I know as such a jerk!" Serena exclaimed.
"He was a jerk. And we all felt like killing him at one point or another. I'm glad he's changed Serena."
"Yeah, me too."
While this conversation was going on, a nearby Beryl was eavesdropping.
'So, Serena has a boyfriend...if I want to get rid of Serena, all I have to do is to seduce Seiya somehow, and then when she finds out that he betrayed her for me, she'll be devastated. She'll leave, and that will be the end of that. It's so easy, now that I think about it! This should be a breeze.'
While the girls were all picking out their clothes, Darien decided he was going to check up on his models. And it wouldn't hurt if he could see Serena again either...
'Serena said that she wanted to be friends. But I want to be more then that but that will never happen now. At least if we become friends, I'll be able to be in her presence. And, at the very least, I want to be able to see her every day. The beautiful Serena, whom I love so dearly, but shall never be mine.' Darien was thinking as he entered the room. "Good afternoon, Ladies." Darien said cheerfully.
"Well, look who has come to grace our presence." Amara said sarcastically.
"Hello you too. I feel so loved." Darien, in turn said sarcastically.
"Hi Darien," Beryl said in what she hoped was a sexy voice. "Did you miss me?" she asked, and then she strutted to Darien, with her chest bent downward, trying to make her breast pop out even more, making them seem larger.
"Not really Beryl."
It took all of their self-control not to burst out laughing.
"Well I did..." Beryl drawled.
"Anyways, I came down to check on what you guys thought of the
designs." Darien said.
"I love mine!" Mina exclaimed.
"They red looks really good on me." Rei said.
"This outfit really speaks to me." Lita said and held up a pale green
silk evening gown.
"I love the different shades of Aqua, Darien."
"They are sheer brilliance Darien, the look as if you made them with
me specifically in mind." Beryl cooed.
"Ummm...yeah, sure whatever." Darien said, not really sure what to do
with Beryl who was hanging all over him.
"What do you think Serena? I think they all look great." Amara
asked.
Serena looked at Darien, and for a second their eyes locked. Crystal
baby blue, and sapphire clashed for a moment.
"They're perfect." Serena said.
"Well, thank you," Darien replied. "I always appreciate when people
give comments they truly mean."
After that the girls went back to looking for things to wear, and Darien and Serena were left alone to talk.
"Serena, look, I'm really sorry for the show of unprofessionalism in my office. I hope that what happens doesn't ruin our relationship. I apologize again, and I hope that we can always be friends in the future."
'Wow, he seemed to have handled this quickly. Well, I guess I'll give him another chance. It's not like there is any harm in being friends...' Serena thought.
"Of course. I hope we become really good friends in the future Darien." Serena said with a smile.
"I hope so too." Darien said.
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Hey, sorry it took so long for this chapter to finally come out. For one thing, this is getting to be a slow part of the story, and I've got writers block. Two, its really hard to find time to write. I have violin and piano lessons, math team, religion class and their various retreats, study sessions, chamber orchestra, volunteering at nursing homes, science fairs, school plays... I don't even eat lunch most of the time at school, because I grade papers and stuff for teachers (and my friends call me a teacher's pet because of it. I just feel that they probably aren't too fond of correcting the same papers over and over again. About 200 times each paper because that's how many students each teacher has about in total). And then I have to get over my complete fear of the tech Ed room. I am scared to death that I will be working on the Band saw or something and I accidentally cut off my finger or something horribly bloody and painful. It doesn't help that he keeps telling us awful stories about students who had their hair ripped out, or the bottom of their hands sanded off... I also apologize that there wasn't much content or Serena/Darien in this chapter. I want to get this out by Valentines Day, and I guess I felt bad for not getting a chapter out for so long. I know that its really irritating and sad when there are fan fictions I love and then I look at the time it was last updated and it hasn't been updated forever and I just want to do something about it because its really sad that when you get really into the story and you feel like you know the characters like they are your best friends and you know you'll never see them anymore. Or something likes that. I don't know how to explain, but I'm sure it's happened at least once to all of you.
See you next chapter!
-Snow_phoenix
PS Please, Please, Please review!!!!!!!