Ordinary?

GoddessMoonLady

Chapter 4

Disclaimers:

GML:grin: It's a good thing I planned this whole story out ahead of time and wrote out the summery for the chapters! Otherwise I wouldn't remember where this was going! Again!

Darien: So you finally got back to this did you?

GML: Yup! this was pretty much the only fic on my mind while I was away. It just irked me that I couldn't work on it!

Darien: I'll bet. Now will you get on with this so I can get on with what I need to do?

GML: Rini spending the night again?

Darien: yes.

GML: ah. Anyways, I don't own 'SM' so no suey! ok? On with the fic!

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It was Monday morning once again and Andrew Thompson, David Anderson, James Miller, and Michael Bronzen were once again hanging out in front of Andrew's father's General store waiting for their favorite target to make her appearence.

"Andrew!"

Andrew turned in surprise, "Darien! What are you doing here? I thought your mother always had you buisy on Mondays!" Andrew grinned at the sight of his best friend, Darien Sheilds, comming toward them.

"I got off lucky this week. Mother felt she was in need of a new dress and called for a seamstress. The seamstress could only come today, so she 'had' to put off this week's 'tea'. Personally, I am quite thankful." Darien grinned as he leaned against the railing of the porch.

"This is great! You can hang out with us today." James grinned slapping Darien on the back. The others grinned.

"There she is!" Michael called spotting Serenity as she came into sight.

"Hmm?" Darien asked turning to see what Michael was talking about. His eyes lit up when they caught sight of the girl in blue approaching them.

As soon as Serenity was within hearing, David opened his mouth to say something rude but was cut off by Darien.

"Miss Serenity! Good Morning." Darien called to Serenity, smiling.

Serenity's head whipped up at the familiar voice and the corners of her lips twitched as she recognised him, "Mister Sheilds, Good morning to you." She walked past the boys toward to store steps.

"I asked you to call me Darien, please. And how are you feeling this fine day, if I may ask?" He followed her up the stairs toward the door. His friends simply stared, too stunned to say or do anything but stand and watch.

"I'm perfectly fine as usual." She gave him a small, warm smile.

Darien grinned at the sight, "That's excellent to hear. I hope you don't let my friends bother you. I swear, if manners were money, they'd be the poorest people on the planet."

Serenity couldn't help but giggle a little at this causing Darien to smile. He had gotten what he was trying for. He had wanted to hear her laugh, it was so musical, like bells.

Andrew's father started behind the counter at the sound, he stared for a second as he realised where it had come from. He watched silently as Darien continued conversing with the shyest girl in the city.

"I've never seen you about here before." Serenity stated as she paused to look at him.

Darien winced, "Mother usually has me 'calling' on some young lady in a gaudy dress on Mondays. If you think Melissa is bad, you should meet some of the ladies I've seen. They would give you nightmares!"

Serenity shook her head, smiling slightly, "Goodness! As long as there aren't any exactly like my sister! I'd don't think I could take it. One is bad enough, what with her false crying and spoiled ways. Oh!" She covered her mouth as she realised what had just slipped past her lips. It always startled her how easy it was to forget herself around Darien. She always wound up saying such things as she would never say to anyone else.

Mr. Thompson's eyes widened as he heard Serenity's words. Never before had she talked so freely about her sister to anyone, keeping everything locked up inside. He had to admit, it was nice to hear.

Serenity turned to the counter just then realising that Mr. Thompson had most likely heard her every word, "Good morning, Mr. Thompson." She all but whispered, embarrased.

"Good Morning, Serenity, dear." He smiled at her and Darien before taking her list and, taking his time, fetched what she needed.

"I don't think the city could deal with two Melissa Saunders. Honestly! I don't see how you can live with her and not be stark raving mad." Darien shook his head as though confused.

Serenity smiled, he always did this, making like her comments were acceptable. "Just be thankful she isn't 'your' sister. You know, she took that History book you gave her and put it on her shelf after you left and has completely forgotten about it! I'm hoping I can catch them away and sneak it from her room to read. It looks extremely interesting!" Her eyes were lit up at the thought of reading once again forgetting herself.

Darien shook his head, "I expected as much." He sighed, "And to think, I may have to put up with her durring the anual 'Spring picnic' comming up. Which reminds me, I was hoping to introduce you to my cousin Mina. I mentioned you to her once and she has been dieing to meet you. I hope you don't mind."

Serenity stared at him for a moment before shaking her head, "Not at all, I suppose..." She was a touch nervouse at the thought of meeting another young lady to compare her and Melissa, but this was Darien's cousin, and she was certain Darien wouldn't introduce her to someone that would do harm to her.

"Don't worry, Mina is as sweet as they come, if not a little hyper." He laughed, "She'll adore you. Do you trust me?"

Serenity smiled softly, "I do." She nodded. Darien smiled back.

Mr. Thomson set her basket back down on the counter, "Here you are, Serenity. Everything you needed. If you don't mind me saying, you look a lot happier today then ever i've seen you."

Serenity blushed as her eyes dropped to her hands, "I've not had much to be happy about. Thank you, Mr. Thompson." She tossed a slight glance at Darien that neither men missed but didn't mention before picking up her baskette and starting for the door. "Good day."

Darien followed her out the door, "Would you like some help carrying that home? It looks dreadfully heavy." He eyed the loaded baskette in her arms.

"No, thank you, Darien. I can quite manage. I had best be getting home before Mother gets angry, I've already dawdled enough. Good day." She smiled at him softly before turning and starting the long walk back home. Leaving a grinning Darien, and shocked Andrew, David, Michael, and James behind.

As soon as the shock wore off all four boys rounded on Darien whanting to know what that had been about.

"It was nothing, really. I had simply called on her sister, but she wasn't there and so I spent a short time talking to Serenity. She is a sweet girl once you get past the plain appearence." Darien shook his head at the thought of the way Serenity had to dress.

"There is something your not telling us, I know there is." Michael peered at his friend expectantly.

"There is nothing! I swear! We just had a short conversation. To be honest, I don't understand why everyone is so cruel to her. I think she's quite beautiful and intellegent myself." Darien glared at his friends as they stared at him encredulously. "I'm serious!"

"Of course, Darien. What ever it is you say." James shook his head in disbelief.

Darien sighed, "Look, you guys, I should probably be getting home. Mother will be asking enough questions as it is. You all know how she is. I will see you all tommorow or when ever it is I see you next." He waved slightly as he started for home, his mind running back to Serenity's beautiful face.

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GML: Ok :sigh: I feel better now that I'm working on this again!

Darien: I'm certain.

Rini:from another room: Darien!

Darien: Gotta go. :leaves room:

GML:sigh: NEways, here's the next chap! Likeys? Don't Likey? REVIEW and say so! Now, I'm going to start on the next chap, so I can get to chapter six which is the one I've wanted to work on the most! It's got the scene that inspired the whole story after all!