Ordinary?
GoddessMoonLady
Chapter 3
Disclaimers:
GML: Hey everyone! This chapter is finally finished!
Darien: ::his nose in a book:: You make a lot of noise you know.
GML: ::grin:: I know. I'm the author, I'm suppose to.
Darien: ::rolls eyes:: What ever, now if you don't mind.
GML: My, someone's not happy today. Let me guess, Serena wasn't at the archade after school. ::evil grin::
Darien: no she wasn- Hey! that's none of your buisness!
GML: ::snicker:: What ever, lol, ok. I don't own 'SM'. Naoko-Sama is still the genius behind that work. I plan to pick her brain and steal it any day now. ::smirk::
Darien: That'll be a tad bit hard to do being that your in America and she's in Japan.
GML: Oh! Shut UP Darien! ::glares:: ::sigh:: READ ON!
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Serenity bustled about the house performing her usual chores. Her Mother was still furious over the 'ruined' tea with the Shields. As further punishment she has been forbidden to eat with the rest of the family and her daily chores doubled, as though that were possible.
She sighed as she wiped off the dinning room table. Her Mother and Father had taken Melissa out for the afternoon. There was a circus in town and Melissa, acting like a child, had wanted to go see it. So, Serenity had the house all to herself for the time, not that she would do anything other then what she was expected to do.
The chiming of the pullrope doorbell drew her attention. She wiped her hands on the dish towel lying over the back of a chair next to her and went to answer the door.
She pulled it open and was startled to meet a pair of familiar deep blue eyes. She quickly caught herself staring and returned her eyes to the floor.
"Yes?" She asked in an almost whisper.
Darien was surprised by how quiet and soothing her voice was. She hadn't spoken the last time he was here. "Er- Is Miss Melissa here? My Mother sent this history book for her. I don't know why though, it's not like she'll actually read it." He didn't really want to see Melissa, but his Mother had insisted he bring her this present. Though he knew she'd never read it, he had brought it anyway, thinking that perhaps Serenity would.
"No, I'm afraid they're out for the afternoon. Mother and Father took Melissa to the Circus in town." Serenity glanced at the package in his hands with interest forgetting herself. "They mostly went so Melissa could show off the new dress she received as an apology from Mother for my 'ruining' their tea, she really doesn't like being around animals, so it shouldn't be long if you wish to wait." She quickly covered her mouth in shock that she had even said that.
Darien looked at her for a moment before smiling, "I think I will wait, thank you." He stepped into the house as she numbly stepped aside. He was only staying to wait because he wanted to speak with Serenity more. "Miss Melissa doesn't like animals, hm? I thought she said just a day ago in town that she absolutely loved animals." He continued conversationally.
Serenity silently shut the door and followed him into the parlor. She was quite startled with herself at how easy it was to speak her mind around him. She had never been so outspoken toward anyone, there was just something about him that made her want to speak with him.
"Well, She does love cats. She always says their The Lord's best animals. They're small, fuzzy, quiet, and the perfect company. Personally I think it's just because she doesn't like the work required with other animals." Her eyes shot wide once more as she dropped the pillow she had been fluffing.
"Oh really? She does seam the type to not like a lot of work." Darien bent to retrieve the pillow pretending to ignore her shocked expression. He handed the pillow back to her.
Serenity blushed, she blushed even more when her hand grazed his as she accepted the pillow. "Indeed, Please, have a seat. Would you care for some tea while you wait?" She asked trying to steer his attention away from possibly dangerous subjects.
"Yes, thank you, Miss Serenity. Would you like a hand?" He asked as she started out of the room.
"N-no, no, that's quite all right." She hurried out of the room surprised that he had remembered her name. She returned a few moments later carrying a tray with a tea, sugar, cream, and a single tea cup on a saucer, all on matching emerald green china with silver flower designs.
She set the tray down on the table in front of him startling him. He hadn't even heard her reenter the room.
"Only one cup? Aren't you going to have some as well?" He asked smiling.
Serenity glanced away, "No, I'm not really fond of tea." He could tell in her voice that she was lying, but didn't push it.
"So tell me, Miss Serenity, what types of book do you like? I noticed you were reading 'The Pride and the Prejudice' when I was here last, one of my favorites. Personally, I like history books, myself." He accepted the tea and asked conversationally as she nervously sat in the armchair across from him.
Her eyes lit up at this topic, "Oh, I love history. I'm also rather a fan of Charles Dickens's works as well, when I can get my hands on them." She spoke excitedly.
Darien smiled, apparently he had hit her favorite topic. "What is your favorite time in history? I personally enjoy learning about Britain's past monarchs."
Serenity nodded, "They are interesting, but I personally prefer to read about the American Colonies and the Mid-evil era. You know, knights in shining armor, Princesses, and all." The corners of her lips turned up in a slight smile.
"Really? Then I take it you would enjoy Fairy stories as well." He watched her carefully, it was amazing how different she seemed when she was speaking of books, her eyes glittering with excitement, a smile dancing across her lips, a slight blush on her cheeks, she was actually quite lovely.
Serenity nodded, "Oh, I love Fairy stories!" She giggled slightly, "I use to read them all the time as a child! Or, rather when I could sneak them away from Melissa..." The glitter in her eyes faded as though it had never been.
Darien was amazed, she giggled! It surprised him that this sound wasn't in the slightest annoying as it normally would have been. It sounded like a musical twinkling. He saw the change, it happened so fast. In the blink of an eye, she was back to her quiet shy self.
"So, Have you read Charles Dickens's 'Oliver Twist'?" He asked trying to steer away from the obviously depressing memories.
Serenity didn't get the chance to reply when the sound of her parent's carriage reach her ears. "Oh! Mother, Father, and Melissa have returned. Excuse me, I'll go let them know your here." She stood quickly and silently fled the room.
Darien blinked in surprise as he stared at the chair she had occupied now three seconds ago. He felt a bit of disappointment as he stood waiting for his hosts to enter the room.
"Darien! What a pleasant surprise. I'm terribly sorry we weren't here when you arrived, you must have been extremely bored." Ilene greeted him as she entered the room, Melissa and Ken following.
"Misses Saunders," He nodded, "that's quite all right, I was only waiting a few moments." He gave them a polite smile, noting that Serenity hadn't returned. "Miss Melissa, You look absolutely beautiful today."
Melissa giggled as Darien kissed her hand. He had to fight down a grimace as the sound grated on his nerves.
"Why, thank you Mister Shields. I do hope my sister wasn't bothering you to much." Melissa simpered.
"Not at all, in fact she was most courteous. A touch shy, but otherwise rather fascinating company. Which reminds me. I brought something for you. My mother thought you might enjoy it." He retrieved the package from the table on which the tea still sat.
"A gift, for little ol' me? You shouldn't have!" Melissa gushed as she took the gift, perching on the edge of her seat, the same chair that Serenity had occupied earlier and started opening the wrapping. "Please, sit." She added as an after thought.
Darien had to force himself not to frown at her lack of real manners. It seamed as though what she lacked Serenity had in spades, intelligence, manners, beauty, at least in his opinion, and Lady like behavior.
"Oh, Mister Shields, it's simply divine! A... History book! Thank you!" Melissa pretended to gush. She was actually appalled that it was a book instead of a piece of jewelry or something else, in her opinion, more 'appropriate'.
"Mother thought that perhaps you would enjoy it." He forced a smile, "My sincerest apologies, but I'm afraid I must be going. My mother requested that I return home as soon as I was certain you had received your gift." He lied as he stood from his seat. He didn't really have to return, in fact he was free to do as he pleased for the rest of the day, he just wanted to get away from this girl.
"Oh, that's a shame. Well, then, good day to you Mister Shields." Melissa responded not even rising to see him to the door.
"Misses Saunders, Mister Saunders." He nodded as he walked past them and out of the room. Serenity was standing in the hall as though waiting to show him out.
"Allow me to show you out, Mister Shields" she spoke quietly and led him down the hall and toward the front door.
"Well, Miss Serenity, it was pleasure speaking with you. We must do that again soon." He smiled at the surprised young lady.
"I- It would be my pleasure, Mister Shields" she stuttered, blushing.
Darien lifted her hand to his lips giving it a gentle kiss, "Darien, please, and I look forward to it. Good day Miss Serenity." He looked strait into her eyes.
"G-good day," she whispered in shock.
With a final smile and a nod, he left her standing there staring at his retreating back, a soft blush grazing her cheeks.
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GML: Awww! ::grin:: I just had to end this chapter on that sweet note. I rather like how this chapter worked out don't you agree Darien?
Darien: Do you mind? I was reading.
GML: Soorry. ::glare:: Crabby-ass. ::sigh:: I hope you all enjoyed this sweet little Serenity/Darien moment. I know this story is taking me a reeeealy long time to complete, but I'm putting a lot of thought into this one. It's kinda hard to keep up all the historical facts that are in here, mainly the books. ::chuckle:: Plus I keep slipping on the way they talk. This my first 'historical fanfic' and It's not too easy to write. You know, keeping up with the period and all.
Darien: I still don't see why your doing this. You have enough trouble keeping up with your time period as it is.
GML: I thought you were 'reading'?
Darien: ::smirk:: I was, but you interupted so, I'm going to return the favor.
GML: Oh, go jump off a cliff! ::sigh:: So, Like it? Don't? Tell me so! Oh, and I wouldn't mind a few suggestions for getting these two closer, I have some ideas, but new ones are always welcome. So. REVIEW!!