One of A Kind Princess
By: SailorKittyMoon
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon
Rating: PG-13 or R (Confusing!)
Chapter: 4
Summary: Everyone believes Raye is the Moon Princess they have been searching for. Darien's true identity is revealed as being the Prince of Earth. Will Serena's true form appear before it's too late?
Serena awoke the next morning feeling somewhat relaxed, having sorted her feelings out the night before. She'd thought about the events of the previous day and now felt extremely guilty for her actions. She'd betrayed her friend and not even tried to stop herself from doing so, maybe today she'd better come straight out with Darien. She didn't want him, well then again, maybe she wanted him a little bit, but that was no excuse.
Getting herself out of bed she headed towards the bathroom to take a quick shower before she had to go and meet the girls to go to the cinema. Apparently, Raye had wanted to have a romantic date with Darien who had insisted that the rest of them come along as well. She would have objected but that would just make the others suspicious so she kept her mouth firmly shut when she was on the phone with Raye.
Pulling on a denim jacket with the top few buttons undone and a short denim mini skirt she headed downstairs where she nearly collided into her awaiting mother at the bottom of the stairs.
"And where might you be off to?" she asked her in a teasing tone.
"Oh I was just going to meet Raye and the girls at um … Mina's place and then head off to watch a movie, is that alright?" Serena asked patiently.
"What no boys involved?"
Serena sighed, "Please don't start, Mom!"
"Okay, fine. You be careful and make sure you come home before midnight curfew."
"Yes, Mom and thanks," she quickly kissed her Mom goodbye and headed out towards Darien's. They'd decided to meet there since it was in the city hence closer to the cinema. On her way she tried her best to plan out her oncoming speech towards Darien.
"Darien, I'm really sorry …" Nah too sappy. "Darien what happened between us yesterday was a mis …" too obvious. "Darien I don't want to carry on … um … kissing you!" God this was confusing, giving up in frustration she thought it'd be better to just see how things go. Maybe he regretted their actions as well and probably he would say something. It'd hurt but serves me right for trying to hurt my friend; she thought trying to gain more confidence. But a small part of her wished that he hadn't changed his mind after all.
As she tried to remember which door belonged to Darien's apartment, she surprisingly found it right in front of her with the name 'Darien Shields' printed on it (Duh!).
She knocked tentatively, wondering if anyone else was there or if Raye had gotten there first and they were right now doing something that … well let's just say they were doing something they were allowed to do but were not supposed to do, if that makes sense.
The door quickly opened as Serena's eyes stayed on the person standing in front of her. Clad in just a towel round his waist and his hair sticking up making him looking extremely sexy, he was the perfect picture of sex-on- legs!
Serena gulped as her eyes travelled towards his toned, smooth well-built chest and travelled upwards towards his haunting, too beautiful for words eyes. She noticed that he had also been studying her and now his mouth held a telltale grin. Pulling her inside by the waist he shut the door behind her and pinned her to it. All thoughts of a serious talk left her mind as her hands pulled at his neck and brought his face inches from hers.
"You're beautiful," she breathed on his lips.
"I thought that was meant to be my line," he teased gently before she stood on tiptoe and engulfed his mouth with hers. God he tasted like heaven and she couldn't have had enough of him.
She heard gentle moans filling the apartment before she realized they belonged to her. Darien's grip on her tightened as he pulled her closer, crushing his mouth with hers. When they both pulled away, he gently nipped at her neck whispering loving words to her.
"You smell so god damn lovely, and you feel so soft," he murmured, his mouth travelling lower.
Serena responded with a simple, "Mmm," as she was being carried into the clutches of hell itself. This man was just too much. She loved the way his muscular body felt in her arms, the way he kissed her, the way he made her feel-
Knock! Knock!
She was suddenly brought out of her trance as she felt rather than heard someone knocking on the door. Both of them froze Serena's eyes widening. Darien thought quickly and pushing Serena behind him he opened the door.
"Oh hey Mina, I wasn't expecting you-" he started but winced when he felt Serena give him a slight kick. "I mean … um … hi! Come in".
Mina stared at him and his weird lack of speech. She was never going to understand men. Stepping inside she said a hello to him. "Is anybody else here or are we alone?" she asked.
"Well you see-" he began but stopped when he noticed Mina blushing a deep crimson. Looking down he noticed he was only dressed in a towel and the situation … ahem … downstairs wasn't helping much either. Serena realizing something was amiss stepped out from behind Darien and stood in front of him.
"Surprise?" she said uncertainly.
Mina gasped, "Oh my God!"
"What?" Serena asked getting worried.
"You and Darien, Darien and you, the both of you …" she squealed.
"Yes what 'bout us," Serena asked impatiently.
"You two are in the same apartment, Darien's dressed only in a towel and …" she leaned forward slightly towards Darien, squinting her eyes, "he's got lip gloss on his lips! You were hiding behind him; he's had a serious turn on! What do think is up?" she almost screamed.
" … " Serena and Darien both seemed at a loss for words as Darien tried to wipe of the lip-gloss off his mouth with the back of his hand. Serena slowly turned around and wiped it off for him, both of them gazing into each other's eyes.
Mina gasped once again, "Serena what the hell do you think you're doing. For God's sake he's the Prince, and in case you can't remember he's got a Princess which is not you so get a hold of yourself!"
"Mina look, it's not what it looks like," Serena said softly.
"What do you expect me to take this as then? Goddess I feel like a right cow, something that you should be feeling instead of me. Serena, Raye is your best friend, you can't betray her like that!"
At this Serena basically lost it, turning towards Mina she let her have it. "What the hell do you think I am Mina, a hoe? I can't help my feelings as much as Darien can. Do you actually think I'd hurt Raye's feelings on purpose? I thought you might actually understand Mina, you being the Senshi of love and all. Can't you see, we're just attracted to each other that's it. It's not like we've already proclaimed true love or anything."
"From where I can see it, that's not too far off," Mina murmured.
"What are you talking 'bout?" Serena asked getting annoyed.
"Well, as far as I can see, there's a definite connection between you two. What sort of connection I can't seem to work out. But if it's got anything to do with love I can't let you do this. Raye is my Princess and it is my duty to protect her. And it'd do you right to do the same."
Serena suddenly turned around and kissed Darien bang on the lips, Darien's surprise lasted for but a minute before he began to respond. Gently pulling away from him she opened her eyes to stare at his glazed ones full of passion. Turning towards Mina once again, she asked desperately, "See, he couldn't help the fact that he responded towards that kiss. Can't you understand Mina?"
But, Mina was just standing there open mouthed and looking like she'd just swallowed an eel. "Your Moon symbol," she said, "It's glowing."
Serena touched her forehead where Mina was pointing; she felt a slight heat as her hand touched her head. Looking up at Darien she noticed that he had an earth symbol glowing on his head as well.
"What's going on?" she asked.
Mina stepped forward, "It seems you two got more than you bargained in for."
"What are you talking 'bout?"
"Well I take it that in your case this was meant to be a one time passionate love affair. But weirdly enough it's developed into something more. Something that can't be broken as easily as a love affair can."
"What does that mean?"
"You built your own destiny now Serena. It can't be ignored or changed."
"But that's impossible."
"I know, there can only be 4 reasons for this: Raye isn't the Princess or Darien isn't the Prince or apparently the Prince fell in love with someone else which is supposedly you or you were made for each other but the Prince somehow ended up with the wrong person. That's just so confusing!" Mina finished.
"Tell me 'bout it. So you're trying to say it's ok that me and Darien can be together?"
"Well, actually yes but we also need to tell Raye and the others about this."
"We can't do that, that'll just break her heart. Knowing that I was fooling around with the person she loves behind her back."
"Well it's either that or we never get to find out what the mystery behind all this is. Although I must admit, I did pick up some chemistry between the two of you. I didn't think it would develop this far though," Mina said thoughtfully.
Darien who had been quiet through all this session suddenly spoke out. "I feel like I belong with Raye and I want to keep it that way," he said out loud.
A disappointed look crossed Serena's face. It couldn't be described that softly though. She was devastated to say the very least. He preferred Raye to her; but then again she should've accepted that. Looking up a Darien she softly started, "I know you do Darien. Who wouldn't seriously? I mean us two are like day and night. On the other hand you and Raye are so mysterious and similar, it's easy to feel that way. I'm glad for you, maybe we should stop this stupid affair thing altogether, it makes me feel like a slut now," Serena finished trying hard not to cry.
Mina stared at Serena regretfully, oh God what had she just done!
"I feel attracted to you Serena, I dunno how to describe it but I understand that I have feelings for you," Darien said moving towards her.
"We can't do this anymore Darien. You've accepted your destiny with Raye and I've accepted mines without you. Let's just let it be that way, ok?"
"But Serena you don't understand!"
"I understand perfectly Darien. You want to know what attracts you to me? Lust, pure lust. Or it's your ego, every man's ego is like that."
"Serena I-"
He stopped as Serena held up her hand to silence him. "Enough Darien, now don't try telling me that you've never kissed Raye!"
"I admit I have yesterday, more than once and I admit I enjoy it, a lot. But I always felt like it was you I wanted. Serena, Raye's made for me, I can't help that. I can't help my destiny."
"I said I understand Darien, what more do you want from me?"
Suddenly there was another knock on the door; Mina slowly opened the door wanting to see a friendly face right about now. Yes, she felt bad. But she couldn't do anything about it now. As Mina opened the door an excited Raye, Amy and Lita jumped in. Raye ran straight for Darien and gave him a heated kiss, which he reluctantly returned.
"Hey guys!" Serena greeted.
"Hey gurl!"
"Hi!"
"Hey Meatball Head!"
"Hello to you too Raye."
"Sorry we're late, we got lost in the lobby," Lita apologized sheepishly.
"So can we go now?" Mina said, impatient to get rid of the building tension.
"Sure, as soon as Darien here gets changed," Raye said, eyeing him publicly.
"Back in a tic," Darien said, quickly heading for his bedroom.
Once he got there he banged the door shut and dropped onto the bed. Was he in trouble or what! He wasn't really scared though, more like it hurt to see Serena sad. The look on her face was unforgettable, and he felt like he could die a hundred deaths to bring that sunny smile back onto her lips. No surprise, he had always been a right bastard.
Taking his time to get dressed, he pulled on a pair of loosely fitting black trousers and a dark blue T-shirt, which accented his eyes. Heading out towards the front door again, he noticed that Serena and Amy were missing from the crowd. Please don't tell me she's gone back home, he prayed silently.
"Amy and Serena are waiting out in the front," Mina said studying him, was that regret she saw on his face.
"Ok, you lot wanna go down as well, I'll just lock the apartment and catch up with you in a bit," he said, hoping Raye wouldn't stay back either. She didn't! Quickly locking the door, he easily caught up with the girls at the entrance to the building.
A group of passing by guys whistled at the girls, one of then openly taking his time to look at Serena. Serena in turn gave him a slight nod and stood up straighter. At that Darien's blood began to boil as he stared at the guy who was still ogling Serena. Stop it Darien, why the hell are you getting jealous? It's not like she belongs to you, YOU IDIOTIC IMBECILE he decided to add.
The thing that had caused him to kiss Raye the day before was mainly cause of the sexual tension that had been stirred in him thanks to Serena. But he didn't fail to admit that he had enjoyed kissing Raye immensely, though now he understood that he was never going to receive anymore-heavenly kisses from that precious mouth that Serena owned.
Turning towards her once again, he began studying her. She looked sexier in daylight, those on-going legs of hers would make any man go insane and those soulful blue eyes would be the death of him. Her soft pink lips held a tinge of red and seemed even brighter after they had their kissing sessions. Her hair was pulled in its usual style, giving her beauty an innocent side. Looking down he noticed that once again she had turned him on, and he knew that it wouldn't be the last time. Moving back to Raye's side he took hold of her hand. He saw Serena glance in his direction before maintaining a feline walk that made any passer-by stare. Well if she was trying to make him jealous, two could play at that game. Running a swift hand through his hair, he put on a lazy expression on his face. Unsurprisingly enough, girl's jaws were hitting the pavement, while some were giving death glares to Raye who was giggling uncontrollably.
As they arrived at the cinema, they waited patiently for their turn in the popcorn cue. Serena was chatting away with Amy. Mina stood looking surprised at the fact that the atmosphere had changed so suddenly. Lita was chatting up a guy in the cue. The conversations were interrupted when Lita decided to introduce the five guys.
"Hey guys, meet Ken," she said excitedly. "And this is Greg, Chad, Diamond and Andrew," she said, pointing at each guy in turn. "And guys, this is Mina, Lita, Serena, Raye, Amy and Darien."
The guy who was called Andrew sparked his eyes up in recognition. "Shields?"
"Drew?" Darien asked.
"Yeah man, long time no see."
"No kidding, where you been?"
"Well you know me, just here and there. So how many chicks you got with ya man seriously!"
"This is my girlfriend, Raye."
"Sweet! Nice chick, man. And who might this be?" he asked turning towards Mina.
"That's for me to know and you to find out," she answered haughtily.
"Oh I'll find out alright sweetheart," he said, giving her a dangerous look.
Chad turned towards Darien next. "Yo dude, don't tell me you've forgotten me?" he said, putting on a sad face. "Nice chick by the way, pleasure to meet you …"
"Raye," she answered quickly.
"Diamond," Darien said somewhat withdrawn, turning towards the man.
"Nice to see you too Darien," he answered with a smirk. He looked at Raye and then dismissed her. Turning towards Serena, who was studying her nails, his eyes hungrily drew in her posture. "And who might you be, if you don't mind me asking," he said capturing, her attention.
"Serena," she answered uninterestedly, then turning back to the cue she moaned about how long it was taking.
"Can I buy you a drink?" he continued pestering her.
"No thanks, I'm alright," she answered.
Meanwhile Darien was watching the conversation amusedly. So Diamond had finally been resisted of his charms, he thought.
Greg and Amy started having an intellectual talk while Ken and Lita continued their flirting. Andrew was still trying to persuade Mina that they were made for each other and Raye and Chad had started a conversation as well. Leaving Darien to stand-alone. Turning around to study the crowd, his face stared down into the eyes of an amazing redhead. Remembering her as one of his past lovers he greeted her neutrally, "Berryl."
"It is Darien, isn't it? I thought you might be someone else. My, but you've gotten even hunkier than I remember."
Darien raised his eyebrows, "Yeah … and?"
"Well, how about we catch up on old times after the movies done, huh?" she said suggestively, moving closer.
"Sorry Berry darling, but I have to drive my girlfriend home after the movie," he said trying not to smirk.
Berryl instantly pulled away, "Oh so you're in a relationship."
"Yeah and a pretty heavy one," he said, winking at her suggestively.
Pulling away from him quickly she said, "Oh look, I see Diamond over there. We'll talk later honey, bye."
Darien smiled at the way she ran towards Diamond. He was no doubt dead meat. But that left Serena on her own then didn't it. Precociously making his way towards her, he whispered gently in her ear, "So what do ya think?" He felt the shiver that ran up her body.
"About what?" she asked.
"That guy?"
Serena looked at his face; "He's alright. Unselfish but kind of annoying."
"Why don't you tell him so then?"
"I can't help who gets attracted to me Darien!" she answered.
"Touché. How 'bout you let me get you a drink, then?" he asked.
"How about I say no?"
"Fine, I was only asking."
"Don't bother, that Diamond guy has already persuaded me to let him get me a drink."
Darien's jaw tightened. Serena smiled, "Please don't tell me you're jealous or is this some arch-nemesis thing? You've been acting pretty weird towards him".
"That's my business thanks."
"Something personal?"
"You could say that."
"Darien can I ask you something, honestly?"
"Yeah, go on."
"Did you ever have any feeling for me?"
Darien became rigid; "I've already admitted that Serena. I'm attracted to you and yeah I want you as well."
"But then you want Raye, as well?"
"Yeah, but things are less complicated with her you see. Maybe that's why I want the easy way out. With you, well let's just say I want to ravish you every time I see you. With Raye, I just feel like we bond, if you see what I mean."
"I guess I understand a little. I seriously want you though Darien. And I'm sure it's not just some crush and I just felt that I had to admit that. Although right now I hate your f guts, I don't think I can flirt with guys that easily," she added with a smile.
"Wanna swap seats with Raye then?" he asked, his hand sliding round her waist.
"You think she'd mind?"
"Don't know, don't honestly care though," he answered giving her ear a gentle tug with his teeth then straightening up before anyone saw him.