(Serena's POV)

"That was incredible Seiya." I had to boost his ego.

Best two minutes of my life...Actually, during the whole time I couldn't help but think about Dr. Jackass. Why?! Does it make me a bad person if I'm thinking about some arrogant doctor who just happens to be insanely hot while I'm having sex with my fiancé?

Actually it's a rarity that him and I have sex at all. We've known each other 4 years and have been engaged 1 and you'd think that he'd want a little pleasure out of life...before I know it he'll need Viagra.

God is that what I have to look forward to? My 50 year old husband popping a Viagra tablet when we're 'in the mood' then waiting 45 minute's for it to take affect? I'll only be in my thirties...is this what you want Serena? To be a trophy wife to a man who makes above minimum wage at Wal-Mart?

"Is everything alright? You seem distraught?"

Is it that obvious?

"Yeah everything's fine, baby." A little lie never hurt anyone...even if it was second guessing my future.

"About what?"

OK think...you can't tell him the truth!...Hmmm....GOT IT!

"If the Brady bunch had 6 kids and 2 adults and Mike Brady was supposed to be this ultimate architect and he designed their home, then why was there only 1 bathroom?"

Smooth one...

"Serena I will never understand where you come up with some of the things that come out of your mouth..."

Do you understand me at all?

"I know it was stupid but it is a rational question."

"No it was a stupid immature one. You're 24 years old and you can act so immature sometimes."

Here we go again...

"I'm sorry."

Why do I always apologize?

"You're always sorry. It's a miracle that I want to marry you at all."

"I said I was sorry. What do you want me to do, beg for your forgiveness?"

Bad move Serena...you know how he gets when you get smart with him...

"Yeah I do. I want to know why you were acting like an 18 year old slut with that man at work earlier. Tell me, is he banging your brains out while I'm slaving away at work?"

Shit...he saw that? How? When?

"Seiya he's just someone I work with. He's nothing to me. What's your problem? Why are you so jealous?"

"I don't want you to see him again, do you understand? You are going to be my wife therefore you belong to me."

I am no one's property...and we're not married yet...

"You're forgetting that we're not legally man and wife yet so I belong to no one and even when I do say "I do", I will not be a piece of property."

I refuse to give you the satisfaction of my tears...

"You're forgetting your place little girl..."

"Seiya let go of my arm..."

"Not until you learn a lesson."

God help me...where's a knight in shining armor right about now? I'd even settle for Darien...

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"Good morning Grams." God I hope she doesn't notice...

"Serena you're wearing make-up..."

"Yeah, so?" Damn it she noticed...

"He did it again didn't he?"

"Did what? Who?"

"Serena Sylvia Clark don't play stupid with me. That bastard hit you, didn't he?"

I can't break down in front of her...

"He didn't mean it. He apologized."

"He never means it, does he? Tell someone or I will."

"I'll deny it."

"I have your bruises as proof."

"I'll say I fell down the stairs."

"Who fell down the stairs?"

God, why didn't you come to me last night? Probably because he thinks you hate him and he doesn't know where you live for starters.

"No one. This is a private conversation, do you mind?"

"I came in to give your grandmother her meds."

"I can do it. Leave them by her bed."

Please leave....go...flutter...BE GONE ALREADY!

"As you wish..."

I think I'm going to melt if he looks at me like that again...Don't leave...even though I just told you to, don't listen to me...

"Serena, you need to get away from him. Do it now before it's too late. God forbid you have children with him...then you'll really be in a bind."

"Gramma, don't worry about it. We worked it out. It was an accident. Now, let's not talk about it anymore. Here's your medicine."

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Damn I'm sore...gee I wonder why genius...I need some air and I need to get away from everyone for a few minutes. I think I'll take a venture to the roof...No one will miss me for 5 minutes.

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Damn it all to Hell. I thought no one came up here. Oh well, hopefully I can sneak around to the other side without Darien seeing me...

"Serena?"

Too late...

"Yeah?"

I could bash him over the head and make a run for it...but then I'd have to hope I didn't kill him and I'd have to clean up the mess...think of an excuse...

"What are you doing up here? I thought no one came here."

So did I...

"I needed some air."

Why is he holding my hand?

"Well, since you're here and no one's around..."

"Darien don't even think about! I'm engaged as you seem to forget and I will not bring myself so low as to enter your façade of lust."

"Even though I like that idea immensely, that's not what I was going to say."

"Well that's a surprise. Usually you say something sexist and perverted. I'm at a loss for words."

"I was going to ask you if you'd like to have lunch with me again. Only this time without your grandmother's convincing."

Say yes! Say yes! You KNOW you want to...

"No."

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!??!!

"May I ask why?"

"I have my reasons."

Perfect time to leave Serena... walking...walking...OW!

"Ahh."

"What? What did I do?"

"Nothing."

"I obviously hurt you when I grabbed your arm."

"It's nothing, Darien. Will you let go?"

Hold me...

"No. I heard part of your conversation earlier with your grandmother Serena. Did he hit you?"

"You were eavesdropping?!"

"No, I happened to be right next to her room checking a few charts when I heard what she said. Did he hit you?"

"No."

He won't know you're lying to him...unless he pulls up your sleeve!

"Darien what are you doing?! Let go."

"No. Let me see your arm."

"I don't have to let you see anything! If you don't let go I'll file a harassment suit."

Damn him and his strength...

"Serena what did he do?!" He said looking at my bruises after finally getting my arm out of my sweater.

"He didn't do it. I fell down the stairs."

"Serena, I'm not stupid. Those are fingerprints."

Don't cry...don't cry...and the dam just broke...

"You can't tell anyone."

"How can I not tell someone?! It's my job to report domestic violence."

"Darien, please? I don't want anyone to know." I sobbed.

Your mascara isn't waterproof...

"It's ok."

My God I think I've just died and gone to heaven and he's only hugging me, comforting me...his hands are so big, his chest is hard...I could stay like this forever...

"I can't do this Darien. I have to go."

Ok I lie...I couldn't stay like that forever...

Of course, run away! That's always the answer isn't it, Serena...Too bad you're not smart enough to run away from Seiya...

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(Darien's POV)

He hurt her?! That fat piece of shit is going to get his face kicked in! No one touches a woman like that, especially my woman! Where did that come from? Worry about that later...she looks so vulnerable right now. Actually she looks more like a raccoon with her make-up running like that...a vulnerable raccoon.

She let me hold her...she fit so perfectly against me. Too bad she took off. To go after her or not to go after her, that is the question. Maybe she just needs a little time. I know! I'll buy her something pretty, that'll cheer her up. I don't think anyone will mind me leaving for a little while...But first, I must have a private meeting with someone VERY important.

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"Hi, Sylvia. Do you mind if I come in?"

"No, come in Doctor."

"I have a favor to ask of you."

"Of course. But it'll cost you."

"How much?"

"A bottle of Jack."

"I'm afraid I can't do that. Name something else."

"Ok...a pack of Marlboro."

"I'll see what I can do."

"Ok, you seem like a man of your word. What's your favor?"

"Serena seems kind of down today and I wanted to cheer her up. But I'm not exactly sure how since I don't know much about her. Can you help?"

"Well, her favorite color is pink, she loves books especially poetry and romance novels, her favorite flowers are red roses and white daisies, she loves to laugh and is very feminine. Chocolate is always a plus too. The expensive kind, none of the Hershey's crap. Maybe a bottle of something to help her relax a little bit."

"So what do you suggest?"

"Well personally I'm one for dark whisky but I'm not picky and I like my cigarette's full flavor. None of that light or ultra light shit."

"I meant for her."

"Oh. Find something pretty. I'm stuck in this place, remember? I can't tell you what's out there."

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OK...searching....must find something pretty...ok think Darien... she likes poetry, romance, pretty things, pink, chocolate...I really suck at this present thing...I FOUND IT!

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"Serena, do you have a minute?"

"I guess."

Wow she's actually being civil...but she still looks upset...Hmm I wonder why jackass!

"Let's go into my office."

"The boiler room is your office?"

"Well it's the only place that we can have some privacy other then the roof but it's raining outside so this is the next best thing."

"What did you want? I have to get back to work."

"Well, since you're having such a bad day for reasons that I'd rather not speak about, I decided to cheer you up. This is for you."

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(Serena's POV)

What the hell is in this box?! And why did he have to get me a gift? Doesn't he know I hate him?!

No you don't...admit it...you want him to bang your brains out...

Ok so maybe I do...but he doesn't know that...

"Nothing's going to attack me when I open this?"

"No! I'm insulted."

He's cute when he pouts....

"I just thought I'd ask...you can be such a baby!"

"Pink fuzzy slippers, bubble bath, chocolate, and a book of classic love poems?"

I think I'm going to cry...

"Is it that bad of a gift?"

"Darien, this is by far the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. Thank you."

Should I shake his hand? Hug him? I'm so confused...

"You're welcome."

I'll give him hug. It'll be sweet and innocent...besides...I like being in his arms...

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(Darien's POV)

My God she's hugging me! If she only knew what her touch does to me...hopefully she doesn't feel it...well, not now anyways...

"You didn't have to get me a gift."

"I wanted to."

"Why?"

"Because I told you I was going to make you fall in love with me...how else is better then a box of your favorite things?"

And I can't stand to see you this way...

"Well I have news for you, my dear Doctor. Buying a girl gifts does not buy her love."

"And I have news for you, my dear nurse. The gifts are only the beginning. You will love me Serena. Wait and see."

I think the whispering in her ear was a nice touch...however I really really want her now. Oh well, I'll have to deal with it...

I was just about to leave the boiler room when I heard her melodious voice.

"Darien?"

"Yes?"

"Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"

Did she just ask me on a date?! HOT DAMN I'M GOOD! It's amazing what the expensive chocolate does to a person. I must give Sylvia a kiss later! AND a bottle of Jack...ok 86 the kiss she's just getting the Jack.

"I'd love to. But what about Seiya?"

Not that I really cared but he'll be fearing for his life by the time I get a hold of him.

"He's working late tonight and he never comes by my apartment."

"Alright then. I'll pick you up at 7."

"Here's my address. I'm on the fourteenth floor, apartment 1401 D."

"Wear something nice. I want to take you somewhere special."

Her smile it so cute...she is so beautiful...

Why do I feel like a hormonal teenage boy? Could it be perhaps...you're falling for her?

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Don't own Sailor Moon...::tear::....