Serena looked up at the grand sign above her head that in clear script
writing said, "Main Stream Studio's." She gulped slowly and entered the
tall building in the center of town. The large glass doors slammed shut
behind her and she gave a slight yelp at the sight before her. People were
bustling about with stacks of papers and books and she felt slightly
overwhelmed by the large yet beautiful atmosphere.
Twisting her head to get a clear sense of direction she saw a tiny booth with the words, "Information," in bold print. Serena walked over and stood in the line behind the older frustrated man.
"What do you mean the script isn't ready? I need to take this to production by five o'clock for an airing this evening! I can't delay production any longer! Tell the scriptwriters that if it isn't on my desk in the next half hour they are all fired! I'll be in my office, page me when the script is done." He turned around and crashed into Serena.
"My apologies Miss we just seem to be having some difficulties around here today. I hope you have better luck than I did." He stormed off and caught a nearby elevator.
"Can I help you?" the sultry looking woman asked lazily from inside her glass booth.
"Uh well I was asked to come in today and audition for a part but I have no clue where to go and your booth said information so I'm here but it seems this isn't the right information place for me, so if you could tell me where to go I would really really appreciate it!" Serena stopped her tirade and breathed. She raised her blue eyes to the receptionist's brown ones and smiled hopefully.
"No you've come to the right place. That man just came down to see me and my assets. Do you know the name of the piece you are auditioning for? The part? The producer or director?" With each question Serena shook her head no and sighed in defeat. "What about the casting director, a talent scout or anything? Do you even know if its today you're supposed to be here?"
"Well yes today is the auditions and she said anytime so here I am. As for the talent scout her name was," Serena paused thoughtfully and then finished, "Deborah Walker? I'm pretty sure that was her name. So can you tell me where to go from here?"
"Oh! Deborah is the casting director for teen movies that are in formulation for production. The audition you're looking for is on the twenty-second floor in the private rooms and the one studio room. Just take that elevator up to the floor and Blaine can help you out from there. Good luck!"
"Thanks!" Serena called as she walked over to the elevators. Mindlessly she pushed the button upwards and stepped in once she heard the ding. Reaching out she punched in her floor number and waited patiently as the elevator climbed higher and higher. The bell rang once again and Serena stepped out once the door opened.
Her blue eyes opened wide with shock at the number of people waiting in lines on the floor. There were many buxom beauties and blondes all decked in revealing clothing. Serena looked down at her own denim skirt and blouse and felt somewhat out of place. Cautiously she pushed through the crowds and approached the large wooden counter with a smiling male sitting behind it with ease. His eyes raked over her body appreciatively and she flushed under his gaze.
"You here to audition for the lead?" the blonde man smiled and his green eyes sparkled at her, Serena felt great attraction for him instantly.
"I think so."
"Ah, well just sign this document and give me your name so I can give you a number which the directors will watch. Now I assume you've done this all before so I don't have to do the whole spiel do I? Right well your name?"
"Oh, um," Serena brushed a piece of long blonde hair from her face, "I've never done anything like this before but my name is Serena Tsukino."
"You're Serena? Well Ms. Walker was mighty impressed when she met you and that other guy. She actually has been waiting for your appearance all day. Let me just page her to let her know that you are here." He picked up the phone and punched a few buttons. Speaking softly so Serena couldn't hear he smiled at her warmly and then hung up the phone. " I imagine we will be seeing a lot of each other Serena. I'm Blaine and you and I will get to know each other quite well." His voice dropped and Serena blushed with his simple innuendoes.
"Blaine," Deborah's voice cut through the crowd and everyone turned and stared at the woman with the commanding voice, "You get to flirt with her and screw after we're done filming. For now finish learning your lines and taking the registrations."
"Serena come here quickly for we have much to do and little time to do it in." She ushered Serena towards her and then walked to the front of the line. All of the girls glared with jealousy at the petite blonde who had somehow caught the caster's attention. "Excuse us ladies, you'll all get your turn." She swiped her key in the door and the door opened revealing a large studio room.
"Serena I'm so glad that you came today to our auditions. I never got to tell you what the movie that you'll be starring in as about. So here goes a brief summary. You know our town's wonderful superheroes? Well everyone is fascinated with them so our industry is capitalizing on it before anyone else can. Now where do you fit in? We didn't just want to show Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask all the time. We think they have real identities and live among us and we want to show their interaction as people too. Well you look a lot like Sailor Moon Serena, and I mean a lot, it's almost a spitting image. Your character seems to be like hers too, defiant, pretty, smart, but afraid of being the true warrior. All in all you were the perfect choice so we decided, namely I, decided to cast you right away. You got the part of Sailor Moon and her real persona. Now as to who your dashing savior is going to be played by, that young man from yesterday Darien, fit the part we created perfectly. If he shows up he has the part of Tuxedo Mask already and you two will be the newest stars to his the big screens. So what do you say?"
Serena's mind was whirling and she struggled to find words to describe her thoughts accurately. "You know Darien and I hate each other right? I mean we always fight! We can't act all flirty as the two superheroes. Besides Darien is nothing like the real Tuxedo Mask. He isn't romantic or sweet or strong and brave, he's nothing like it all!"
"Well we shall see. He has to show up first but while we have some free time meet the rest of the cast." She pointed at four girls and a bunch of fun looking guys and then one really uptight girl. "They all know what part you got and they've been dying to meet you so go on over while I get your contract ready."
Darien looked at the building with disdain. He couldn't believe he was actually going to make sure that Serena was all right. Then again if he did catch the part he could pay some of those college fees off and be able to quit his second job which meant more study time. He walked through the doors with an air of confidence from his modeling days and went to the elevator after reading the large sign that indicated the auditions were upstairs.
Pushing the correct button he awaited his arrival and patiently looked at his watch. All he was here to do was to see what the movie was going to be, how well it would pay, and then find Serena and get her out of the hell hole. He stepped out of the elevator and walked to the desk with the blonde arrogant man smirking at him.
"Can I help you?" The blonde man's eyes drifted to a flirty and scantily clad young girl with long blonde locks and a curvaceous figure.
Darien cleared his throat in annoyance, "Yes what can you tell me about the movie?"
"Eh its about our cities Superheroes and their lives while they aren't fighting crime. You know you might have a shot, you really look like that guy what's his name?" The blonde scratched his head and smiled, "Tuxedo Mask! Yeah well you would get the part but they already found this guy and now they're waiting for him to show up. Its worth trying out for a minor part though so what's your name so can give you a number?"
"Uh you know as interesting as the movie sounds," Darien frowned, "I don't think its for me." 'It hits a little to close to home in all truth,' he thought as he started to walk away.
"Hey wait! You really have got a shot since that guy doesn't seem to want to show up anytime soon. Seriously you can always turn down the part if it goes well. So I'll ask again what's your name?"
"Darien, Darien Shields." Darien raked a hand carelessly through his hair. All the young ladies started to eye him appreciatively and he sighed, what mess had he gotten into now?
"Dude! It's you! You're the one they have been waiting for! Wow they weren't joking when they said you looked alike. All you have to do is walk through the large doors at the end of the hall and you can talk to the casting director.
"Uh thanks I think," Darien mumbled as he walked down the corridor and towards the large doors and past the giggling girls. Lifting his hand, he knocked softly on the door and waited for it to be open. The door opened a crack and then suddenly a hand reached in and pulled him through by his shirt.
"Darien! You came to our audition! I'm so glad that you both decided to come here today. Well I have to say that when I met you two yesterday I knew you were perfect for the roles and that I casted you both on the spot. All you had to do was show up and you did so the parts are yours!" Deborah smiled as she lead him into the large room with people milling about and reading scripts. "This is for you," she shoved a large white book with black print on it scrolled across the top then she walked to Serena who was sitting nervously on the large leather sofa and handed her an identical one, "and this one's your copy of the script."
She sat down in the office chair with her own copy and then motioned for Darien to sit next to Serena. He blushed before following her intimidating gaze and took his seat. Clearing her throat all the people in the room turned to look at her and then quickly came and found seats around the threesome.
"Everybody," Deborah paused and smiled widely at the crowd, "I'd like you to meet Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask." The crowd clapped and Serena and Darien immediately blushed at the attention being paid to them. "Now, I'd like to do a little read through of the script and just talk a little about the direction of our movie here before we leave today so get comfortable."
Gesturing wildly with her hands, her eyes sparkling, Deborah began to describe the detailed plots that would intermingle throughout the movie. After that they then read through the script, which lead to some very embarrassing lines on both Serena and Darien's parts. At the end of it all though Deborah clapped her hands and dismissed everyone aside from the two leads.
As the door shut with the final actor leaving Deborah turned and faced the two seated on the couch with a serious look. "I don't know, no, I don't care what your past is or has been. I care about producing this movie with the director and raking in lots of profits based on the stories of our town superheroes. You two belong to me now," she held up two white contracts with signatures, "anything I say goes. Do you understand?"
Darien looked up alarmed at the white sheet in his hand with name scrolled across the bottom on the line. "I never signed your contract. I never even agreed to be apart of this so how on earth do you go about falsifying my name on that document?" He stood up and looked at Deborah menacingly.
"I looked up your background Darien and I know you are having some tough times right now paying for college and your car and your apartment all by yourself and your job in the office won't cut the slack. You have to take this job if you want to continue with your life. Got it?"
Darien numbly nodded and sat back down on the sofa. Serena looked over at him questioningly. 'How come he has to pay for all that himself?' she wondered but dismissed the thought at seeing the harshness and acceptance in his eyes. "Ms. Walker, I would really like to discuss this with my family first, as would Darien I'm sure." She looked over to her colleague and noted how he grimaced when she mentioned his parents. "Please give me some time to think about this big commitment."
"Selena," you signed the document already. It's not your fault if you didn't think to take it home and read it over first. Now I'm sorry if you have regrets about your decision but that's not my problem."
Walking to the far desk she opened her briefcase and placed the documents inside before slamming it shut and locking it. She looked up with her calmer eyes and smiled warmly, "I'm afraid I was a little brash. This movie means everything to me and I need to do everything in my power to make sure it happens. I'm sure you understand and can have a little sympathy for the position I'm in here?" She got no response and picked up her briefcase and walked past the two still seated beside each other.
She turned the door handle to leave when she remembered one last thing, "You two better put your past behind you because you have some interesting scenes to perform coming up. Read the scripts and learn your lines, practice together just reading whenever you can. Our next official meeting is in two weeks. I expect you to both know your first four scenes line for line by then. Ciao darlings!" With a wave of her hand the door slammed and Serena jumped.
Serena fiddled her hands in her lap until she felt a comforting hand stop them and hold them in his own. "Hey, we can do this if we stick together. I'll help you if you help me?" He smiled at her and her eyes locked gazes with his.
"Darien I know we can do it if we just try to get along. I know getting along won't be easy because we don't like each other but I can pretend that you are the guy in the script I think without any major difficulties."
"I know I can see you as the Sailor Moon that saves our city. I also know that we can get along and that I don't and never will hate you. If you have any problems let me know, and I'm sorry for calling you meatball head all this time. It was just fun getting you riled up over a little nickname." He pushed himself up off the couch and offered his hand to her in a friendly gesture. "Friends?"
"But of course." She slipped her tiny hand into his and he hauled her up to a standing position. She tripped on the edge of the coffee table and landed with her face directly in his chest. Blushing like mad she pushed away and tried to leave the warm and protective arms he held around her to support her.
"We have to get used to being close to each other Serena." He shifted his hold and she was forced to turn her head and rest it on his chest. She could hear and feel the faint beating of his heart through his sweater and she smiled. He was so warm and strong, she could easily get used to this. She felt him stroke her back and begin to play with her golden strands of hair and smiled.
"You ready to go now?" He asked suddenly pulling away from the embrace.
"Yeah I think so." She glanced down at the couch and grabbed her purse and script, "Don't want to forget this if I'm supposed to memorize lines." She smiled and handed him his as well. "You know Darien I really am going to have a hard time learning all these lines and keeping up with my studies."
"What studies?" he teased lightly as he guided her towards the door.
"Meanie," she poked him in the arm and blushed as she realized he had well- developed muscles under his sweater. "I'm serious! I have a hard enough time trying to get schoolwork done with everything else I do and now I have to add this stuff too? How am I gonna do it all and still get my beauty rest?" She demanded as she stamped her foot and placed her hands on her waist.
"Serena," Darien coaxed as he smiled softly at her, "If I have to help you study for school and learn your lines that fine with me. We'll just set a time to meet each day at my apartment when you and I can do studies and then practice and learn lines for a while. Okay? You can do it! I have faith in you," he paused and then stroked her cheek softly with his finger, "Sailor Moon."
Serena amused threw herself into his arms and whispered, "Oh Tuxedo Mask! You saved me again!" She smiled as she hugged him tightly. Darien on the other hand felt a tiny tug of recognizance at her simple words and actions. It was so similar to the times Sailor Moon had buried herself into his arms and said those same lines time and time again.
"Alright enough play time." He couldn't help but miss the tiny blonde's warmth in his arms and the feel of her pressed against him. "I've got to get going now to my other job but give me a call to set up our first 'date!'" Whipping out a pen he scribbled his phone number on her hand and smiled. Raising the hand to his lips he placed a delicate kiss on her knuckles, "For practice my lady."
Serena blushed before taking her hand from his gentle grasp and mocking a curtsy. "Thank you," she stammered out as he looked at her with a tiny smile.
"See you around Meatball head and don't forget to call me about a time when we can get together!" He threw a quick wave over his shoulder and walked out the doors.
Serena leaned against the doors and smiled. 'This is gonna be so much fun!' she thought as she silently screamed in her head and jumped up and down in excitement. Regaining her composure she walked through the doors with a confidence she had never felt before this moment and smiled to all the people still standing in line, the smile never left her face on her way home.
That's it for now folks! I hope you enjoyed this segment and I'm sorry for the long delay in updating but I've been busy and had a huge case of writer's block. I'm back though and I hope to post more of this story and my other's one soon! Hope you enjoyed this chapter and look out for more to come soon!
Frozen Fire
Twisting her head to get a clear sense of direction she saw a tiny booth with the words, "Information," in bold print. Serena walked over and stood in the line behind the older frustrated man.
"What do you mean the script isn't ready? I need to take this to production by five o'clock for an airing this evening! I can't delay production any longer! Tell the scriptwriters that if it isn't on my desk in the next half hour they are all fired! I'll be in my office, page me when the script is done." He turned around and crashed into Serena.
"My apologies Miss we just seem to be having some difficulties around here today. I hope you have better luck than I did." He stormed off and caught a nearby elevator.
"Can I help you?" the sultry looking woman asked lazily from inside her glass booth.
"Uh well I was asked to come in today and audition for a part but I have no clue where to go and your booth said information so I'm here but it seems this isn't the right information place for me, so if you could tell me where to go I would really really appreciate it!" Serena stopped her tirade and breathed. She raised her blue eyes to the receptionist's brown ones and smiled hopefully.
"No you've come to the right place. That man just came down to see me and my assets. Do you know the name of the piece you are auditioning for? The part? The producer or director?" With each question Serena shook her head no and sighed in defeat. "What about the casting director, a talent scout or anything? Do you even know if its today you're supposed to be here?"
"Well yes today is the auditions and she said anytime so here I am. As for the talent scout her name was," Serena paused thoughtfully and then finished, "Deborah Walker? I'm pretty sure that was her name. So can you tell me where to go from here?"
"Oh! Deborah is the casting director for teen movies that are in formulation for production. The audition you're looking for is on the twenty-second floor in the private rooms and the one studio room. Just take that elevator up to the floor and Blaine can help you out from there. Good luck!"
"Thanks!" Serena called as she walked over to the elevators. Mindlessly she pushed the button upwards and stepped in once she heard the ding. Reaching out she punched in her floor number and waited patiently as the elevator climbed higher and higher. The bell rang once again and Serena stepped out once the door opened.
Her blue eyes opened wide with shock at the number of people waiting in lines on the floor. There were many buxom beauties and blondes all decked in revealing clothing. Serena looked down at her own denim skirt and blouse and felt somewhat out of place. Cautiously she pushed through the crowds and approached the large wooden counter with a smiling male sitting behind it with ease. His eyes raked over her body appreciatively and she flushed under his gaze.
"You here to audition for the lead?" the blonde man smiled and his green eyes sparkled at her, Serena felt great attraction for him instantly.
"I think so."
"Ah, well just sign this document and give me your name so I can give you a number which the directors will watch. Now I assume you've done this all before so I don't have to do the whole spiel do I? Right well your name?"
"Oh, um," Serena brushed a piece of long blonde hair from her face, "I've never done anything like this before but my name is Serena Tsukino."
"You're Serena? Well Ms. Walker was mighty impressed when she met you and that other guy. She actually has been waiting for your appearance all day. Let me just page her to let her know that you are here." He picked up the phone and punched a few buttons. Speaking softly so Serena couldn't hear he smiled at her warmly and then hung up the phone. " I imagine we will be seeing a lot of each other Serena. I'm Blaine and you and I will get to know each other quite well." His voice dropped and Serena blushed with his simple innuendoes.
"Blaine," Deborah's voice cut through the crowd and everyone turned and stared at the woman with the commanding voice, "You get to flirt with her and screw after we're done filming. For now finish learning your lines and taking the registrations."
"Serena come here quickly for we have much to do and little time to do it in." She ushered Serena towards her and then walked to the front of the line. All of the girls glared with jealousy at the petite blonde who had somehow caught the caster's attention. "Excuse us ladies, you'll all get your turn." She swiped her key in the door and the door opened revealing a large studio room.
"Serena I'm so glad that you came today to our auditions. I never got to tell you what the movie that you'll be starring in as about. So here goes a brief summary. You know our town's wonderful superheroes? Well everyone is fascinated with them so our industry is capitalizing on it before anyone else can. Now where do you fit in? We didn't just want to show Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask all the time. We think they have real identities and live among us and we want to show their interaction as people too. Well you look a lot like Sailor Moon Serena, and I mean a lot, it's almost a spitting image. Your character seems to be like hers too, defiant, pretty, smart, but afraid of being the true warrior. All in all you were the perfect choice so we decided, namely I, decided to cast you right away. You got the part of Sailor Moon and her real persona. Now as to who your dashing savior is going to be played by, that young man from yesterday Darien, fit the part we created perfectly. If he shows up he has the part of Tuxedo Mask already and you two will be the newest stars to his the big screens. So what do you say?"
Serena's mind was whirling and she struggled to find words to describe her thoughts accurately. "You know Darien and I hate each other right? I mean we always fight! We can't act all flirty as the two superheroes. Besides Darien is nothing like the real Tuxedo Mask. He isn't romantic or sweet or strong and brave, he's nothing like it all!"
"Well we shall see. He has to show up first but while we have some free time meet the rest of the cast." She pointed at four girls and a bunch of fun looking guys and then one really uptight girl. "They all know what part you got and they've been dying to meet you so go on over while I get your contract ready."
Darien looked at the building with disdain. He couldn't believe he was actually going to make sure that Serena was all right. Then again if he did catch the part he could pay some of those college fees off and be able to quit his second job which meant more study time. He walked through the doors with an air of confidence from his modeling days and went to the elevator after reading the large sign that indicated the auditions were upstairs.
Pushing the correct button he awaited his arrival and patiently looked at his watch. All he was here to do was to see what the movie was going to be, how well it would pay, and then find Serena and get her out of the hell hole. He stepped out of the elevator and walked to the desk with the blonde arrogant man smirking at him.
"Can I help you?" The blonde man's eyes drifted to a flirty and scantily clad young girl with long blonde locks and a curvaceous figure.
Darien cleared his throat in annoyance, "Yes what can you tell me about the movie?"
"Eh its about our cities Superheroes and their lives while they aren't fighting crime. You know you might have a shot, you really look like that guy what's his name?" The blonde scratched his head and smiled, "Tuxedo Mask! Yeah well you would get the part but they already found this guy and now they're waiting for him to show up. Its worth trying out for a minor part though so what's your name so can give you a number?"
"Uh you know as interesting as the movie sounds," Darien frowned, "I don't think its for me." 'It hits a little to close to home in all truth,' he thought as he started to walk away.
"Hey wait! You really have got a shot since that guy doesn't seem to want to show up anytime soon. Seriously you can always turn down the part if it goes well. So I'll ask again what's your name?"
"Darien, Darien Shields." Darien raked a hand carelessly through his hair. All the young ladies started to eye him appreciatively and he sighed, what mess had he gotten into now?
"Dude! It's you! You're the one they have been waiting for! Wow they weren't joking when they said you looked alike. All you have to do is walk through the large doors at the end of the hall and you can talk to the casting director.
"Uh thanks I think," Darien mumbled as he walked down the corridor and towards the large doors and past the giggling girls. Lifting his hand, he knocked softly on the door and waited for it to be open. The door opened a crack and then suddenly a hand reached in and pulled him through by his shirt.
"Darien! You came to our audition! I'm so glad that you both decided to come here today. Well I have to say that when I met you two yesterday I knew you were perfect for the roles and that I casted you both on the spot. All you had to do was show up and you did so the parts are yours!" Deborah smiled as she lead him into the large room with people milling about and reading scripts. "This is for you," she shoved a large white book with black print on it scrolled across the top then she walked to Serena who was sitting nervously on the large leather sofa and handed her an identical one, "and this one's your copy of the script."
She sat down in the office chair with her own copy and then motioned for Darien to sit next to Serena. He blushed before following her intimidating gaze and took his seat. Clearing her throat all the people in the room turned to look at her and then quickly came and found seats around the threesome.
"Everybody," Deborah paused and smiled widely at the crowd, "I'd like you to meet Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask." The crowd clapped and Serena and Darien immediately blushed at the attention being paid to them. "Now, I'd like to do a little read through of the script and just talk a little about the direction of our movie here before we leave today so get comfortable."
Gesturing wildly with her hands, her eyes sparkling, Deborah began to describe the detailed plots that would intermingle throughout the movie. After that they then read through the script, which lead to some very embarrassing lines on both Serena and Darien's parts. At the end of it all though Deborah clapped her hands and dismissed everyone aside from the two leads.
As the door shut with the final actor leaving Deborah turned and faced the two seated on the couch with a serious look. "I don't know, no, I don't care what your past is or has been. I care about producing this movie with the director and raking in lots of profits based on the stories of our town superheroes. You two belong to me now," she held up two white contracts with signatures, "anything I say goes. Do you understand?"
Darien looked up alarmed at the white sheet in his hand with name scrolled across the bottom on the line. "I never signed your contract. I never even agreed to be apart of this so how on earth do you go about falsifying my name on that document?" He stood up and looked at Deborah menacingly.
"I looked up your background Darien and I know you are having some tough times right now paying for college and your car and your apartment all by yourself and your job in the office won't cut the slack. You have to take this job if you want to continue with your life. Got it?"
Darien numbly nodded and sat back down on the sofa. Serena looked over at him questioningly. 'How come he has to pay for all that himself?' she wondered but dismissed the thought at seeing the harshness and acceptance in his eyes. "Ms. Walker, I would really like to discuss this with my family first, as would Darien I'm sure." She looked over to her colleague and noted how he grimaced when she mentioned his parents. "Please give me some time to think about this big commitment."
"Selena," you signed the document already. It's not your fault if you didn't think to take it home and read it over first. Now I'm sorry if you have regrets about your decision but that's not my problem."
Walking to the far desk she opened her briefcase and placed the documents inside before slamming it shut and locking it. She looked up with her calmer eyes and smiled warmly, "I'm afraid I was a little brash. This movie means everything to me and I need to do everything in my power to make sure it happens. I'm sure you understand and can have a little sympathy for the position I'm in here?" She got no response and picked up her briefcase and walked past the two still seated beside each other.
She turned the door handle to leave when she remembered one last thing, "You two better put your past behind you because you have some interesting scenes to perform coming up. Read the scripts and learn your lines, practice together just reading whenever you can. Our next official meeting is in two weeks. I expect you to both know your first four scenes line for line by then. Ciao darlings!" With a wave of her hand the door slammed and Serena jumped.
Serena fiddled her hands in her lap until she felt a comforting hand stop them and hold them in his own. "Hey, we can do this if we stick together. I'll help you if you help me?" He smiled at her and her eyes locked gazes with his.
"Darien I know we can do it if we just try to get along. I know getting along won't be easy because we don't like each other but I can pretend that you are the guy in the script I think without any major difficulties."
"I know I can see you as the Sailor Moon that saves our city. I also know that we can get along and that I don't and never will hate you. If you have any problems let me know, and I'm sorry for calling you meatball head all this time. It was just fun getting you riled up over a little nickname." He pushed himself up off the couch and offered his hand to her in a friendly gesture. "Friends?"
"But of course." She slipped her tiny hand into his and he hauled her up to a standing position. She tripped on the edge of the coffee table and landed with her face directly in his chest. Blushing like mad she pushed away and tried to leave the warm and protective arms he held around her to support her.
"We have to get used to being close to each other Serena." He shifted his hold and she was forced to turn her head and rest it on his chest. She could hear and feel the faint beating of his heart through his sweater and she smiled. He was so warm and strong, she could easily get used to this. She felt him stroke her back and begin to play with her golden strands of hair and smiled.
"You ready to go now?" He asked suddenly pulling away from the embrace.
"Yeah I think so." She glanced down at the couch and grabbed her purse and script, "Don't want to forget this if I'm supposed to memorize lines." She smiled and handed him his as well. "You know Darien I really am going to have a hard time learning all these lines and keeping up with my studies."
"What studies?" he teased lightly as he guided her towards the door.
"Meanie," she poked him in the arm and blushed as she realized he had well- developed muscles under his sweater. "I'm serious! I have a hard enough time trying to get schoolwork done with everything else I do and now I have to add this stuff too? How am I gonna do it all and still get my beauty rest?" She demanded as she stamped her foot and placed her hands on her waist.
"Serena," Darien coaxed as he smiled softly at her, "If I have to help you study for school and learn your lines that fine with me. We'll just set a time to meet each day at my apartment when you and I can do studies and then practice and learn lines for a while. Okay? You can do it! I have faith in you," he paused and then stroked her cheek softly with his finger, "Sailor Moon."
Serena amused threw herself into his arms and whispered, "Oh Tuxedo Mask! You saved me again!" She smiled as she hugged him tightly. Darien on the other hand felt a tiny tug of recognizance at her simple words and actions. It was so similar to the times Sailor Moon had buried herself into his arms and said those same lines time and time again.
"Alright enough play time." He couldn't help but miss the tiny blonde's warmth in his arms and the feel of her pressed against him. "I've got to get going now to my other job but give me a call to set up our first 'date!'" Whipping out a pen he scribbled his phone number on her hand and smiled. Raising the hand to his lips he placed a delicate kiss on her knuckles, "For practice my lady."
Serena blushed before taking her hand from his gentle grasp and mocking a curtsy. "Thank you," she stammered out as he looked at her with a tiny smile.
"See you around Meatball head and don't forget to call me about a time when we can get together!" He threw a quick wave over his shoulder and walked out the doors.
Serena leaned against the doors and smiled. 'This is gonna be so much fun!' she thought as she silently screamed in her head and jumped up and down in excitement. Regaining her composure she walked through the doors with a confidence she had never felt before this moment and smiled to all the people still standing in line, the smile never left her face on her way home.
That's it for now folks! I hope you enjoyed this segment and I'm sorry for the long delay in updating but I've been busy and had a huge case of writer's block. I'm back though and I hope to post more of this story and my other's one soon! Hope you enjoyed this chapter and look out for more to come soon!
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