Hey you guys! Here is the next chapter. I'm sorry for the delay, I had a whole bunch of problems registering for my college course (always waits till the last minute, sigh) and payments. I hope you enjoy it. It may be a little off, but that's only to introduce the following chapters. Hope you enjoy!

Paradise

Did Mr. Ugashi Really give you those tickets?

Yup! Can you believe it!

This all sounds so exciting Serena! So, whom are you going to invite?

You of course Amy! And the rest of the sailor scouts.

Well, Serena, incase you forgot there is five of us in total meaning you have two extra tickets.

Hey you're right Amy! Who to give the last two tickets to?

Hey why not invite Darien, Serena?

Rei are you nuts! He hates my guts! Just this morning, I knocked him over and didn't even look back.

Serena reached across the bed and picking up a handful of popcorn happily stuffed it into her awaiting mouth. They had all been in Lita's room, studying… or rather, supposed to be studying. Amy and Rei were on the floor with Serena, sitting on the fuzzy green rug. Amy was watching a green lava lamp intently, while Rei was on her stomach writing out an essay for school. Serena was happily stuffing her face with popcorn and eyeing her little toes as she sat, damn…she needed them painted. Lita and Mina were on the bed, leaning over and looking at the girls on the floor. The green comforter that was so neatly spread across the bed was now twisted and tossed in a nearby corner, and her beautiful white pillows somewhere near by the comforter. Rei stood up and stretched her legs reaching her fingers towards the glass covering over the bulb.

Well, I guess your right. I don't think he likes you very much Serena.

Hey! Reeeiii.

She has a point there Serena.

Not you too Lita!

Well Serena, you don't always have to give it to him in person you know? Why not place it in his mailbox?

Amy! You're a genius! That's absolutely right!

Serena stood happy and ran to the oak desk near the right hand lower corner of the room.

We can even type out a letter! Making him think he won something right? And I'll drop it of in his mailbox, and it will be just like he won the ticket himself!

Not a bad Idea. I could go for it.

Me too!

Alright you guys! Here we go! Darien, we are pleased to inform you…

By the time the girls finished the letter it had been very late, and Lita was already fast asleep. Mina, Rei and Amy let themselves out and all went their separate ways home, leaving Serena walking home by herself. She wasn't afraid of the dark. How could Sailor Moon be afraid of the dark? Okay… she was afraid, jeez she admits it! She pulled her backpack closer and turned the corner to Darien's block. His apartment was the one on the top most right handed corner, and he was always asleep around this time of night. What was it… 10:30? 11:00? She was happy her mom was out of town taking her little brother to a convention or she would have surely gotten in trouble.

Suddenly it occurred to Serena. Well, since he was asleep… why not drop the letter off, that way, he wouldn't see her, and the ticket would be with him well in advance. Just as soon as the thought entered her head she quickly pushed it out. What the hell was she thinking! It was 11:00, terribly dark and she was really going to drop of a letter to his home! Was she kidding herself. She turned her head away in both shame and anger with herself. When it came to Darien and food, why was her head always slurred? Why did she always think of the most ridiculous things to be around him when he clearer didn't like her at all. It was clear she didn't like him to… right? The way she spoke to him proved it…right? Serena looked up in the sky and saw a full moon beaming down with a soothing white light upon her. She never could understand why, but she always felt the strongest when the moon was out…always felt her happiest. She truly was Sailor moon.

With the moon's sudden boost and Serena's reason that she actually did hate Darien, she slowly made into the apartment building and up the steps. The building was better off than she thought it was. The floors were polished clean and everything was scrubbed and repaired to a shine. There was even a crystal clear mirror in the lobby, right across from the glass doors leading to the outside world. The sight put Serena to shame concerning her own home and house keeping, but shaking her head she opened the heavy red door, and quietly creeped up the steps. No one was in the halls way and surprisingly no security guard had come to escort her off the premises. When she made it up the final floor she was so out of breath and so happy she collapsed on the floor in triumph. Well, alright, now all she had to do, was drop the letter at 4A. Pulling open the doors to the stairway, she walked clear into a waiting area for the elevators and kicked herself. Well… Know she had an easier way to get down. But yes, back to the task of 4A. She walked past the rooms, the gold numbers above peepholes. 4E… 4D… 4C…4B…4A. There she found it.

This was the closest she had ever been to Darien's door and the thought actually pulse through her head, and she steadied her hand to slide the envelope under the door. She had the first 2 corners under the door, and she was pushing it to get the last. There must be carpeting on the other side! She suppressed a few grunts and just when she though she had one last push, the door opened and Darien walked right into her, dropping an entire basket of laundry on her head and tripping him in the process.

Oh my god! Oh My god! Darien are you okay!

Meatball head what are you doing at my door this time of night! Don't you have a home to be in?

Serena's face turned into a pout as she sat in the pile of clothes and she pressed the tips of her index fingers together and pulled them apart. She always did that when she was nervous. Oh and twirl her hair too. A pair of boxers was on her head, and as she struggled for an answer, Darien's face turned a bright red and he snatched the heart boxers off her head and hid them behind his back. When Serena seemed to finally find the words she wanted to say, he spoke.

Listen, just forget it Serena. Just help me pick up my laundry before the neighbors see.

Serena nodded and began picking up pieces of clothes. Wow… he did have a lot of laundry. Heh.. a whole bunch of boxers that would even make Rei blush. Darien seemed to catch on to what Serena was thinking and quickly pulled out every pair of boxers he could find and stuff them quickly into the basket, leaving Serena with the dirty socks and undershirts. When the task of picking up all the clothes was completed, Darien stood envelope in hand.

What may I ask is this, my dear meatball head?

Serena's face drained of all its color and she stood looking at Darien.

Darien! Don't open that… please give it back!

But it's addressed to me Serena. I think I should be allowed my own mail!

He dug his finger into the side of the envelope and tore it open. Serena's bottom lip quivered as he pulled out the paper and held it up to read. She had to get out of there… right now. She had placed a love letter without signing her name in there. If he read was hat behind it, he would know it was her! Why did she do it? Well…. She was hoping just maybe he could search for his admirer on the boat and they'd fall madly in love, or something along those novella lines. Oh god, how stupid could she really be! Dashing out quickly, she tried to shove past Darien, but he grabbed her arm, and pulled her back by his side. She struggled to get away and he read intently, his face becoming softer with each word. His brows were squished together and he looked at Serena quickly ears sliding down her chubby pink cheeks.

Serena are you…

Yes! I'm giving you a ticket to come to America with us! I'm sorry I knocked you over this morning and I'm sorry for every bad thing I ever did to you okay! Please… take the ticket and let me leave…

Serena… I…

Let me leave Darien!

He looked at the girl now shaking and crying, his hand holding tight to her arm. Slowly his hand released her and she dashed towards the door to the stairway.

Serena, don't leave... listen come inside, all right? Let's talk.

Serena stopped and looked at him. Should I go in with him? The door was open to his room, and he was standing in the doorway, wavy hair sliding gently across his forehead with each intake of breath. He was wearing a white undershirt and black shorts topped off with black flip-flops. He was waiting, basket of laundry in hand for her to follow him. Serena took one look at Darien and said in a loud whisper.

I need to get home Darien… see you on the boat.

With that Serena took off, dashing down the steps and running out of the building as if she had just broke free of her prison sentence. Now to hide out and conduct a stakeout. Dashing across multiple lawns, Serena made her way to her house, and hurriedly opened the door. Locking it behind her she kicked off her shoes and ran into her room, flinging herself on the bed in exhaustion. Suddenly she let out a loud yelp and rolled over on her bed, much to the happiness of Luna.

Serena! Where have you been! It's well after 11! I must have stayed fell asleep waiting for you! What if I would have called yo-

Serena sadly standing cut her off, tears streaming down her face as she forced her clothes off and onto the floor.

Serena?

Serena was in her own world, blubbering about Darien. Oh gods, he probably thought she liked him now. Why did she burst out crying in front of him! He wasn't holding her arm that tight! Oh gods she can't show her face around him again! She should have just waited! Why did she have to be stupid and go ahead and do it anyway?

Serena! Serena, tell me, what's wrong! What is it?

Blubbering Serena pulled the panties, and pajamas Luna laid out for her on, and crawled under comforter and cried softly into her pillow. Luna looked sadly at her dear friend.

Serena…?

Nothing happened Luna. I gave Darien a ticket to come with us… that's all. And he'll more than likely never want to talk to me again.

Well, why not?

Because I knocked over him and his laundry, and that's all I ever do! I'm a big klutz and he opened the envelop even when I begged him not to. I tried to make amends, secretly, and he found the whole thing out. Sniff, and I also slipped a little letter inside… saying he had an admirer. He looked tired after he read it Luna...like he didn't want anything to do with me.

Now Serena… you know that's not true!

Yes it is! I'm the annoying brat to him, the meatball head that's probably got a crush on him and has dumb grades, and is stupid.

Serena, now I-

I don't wanna talk about it anymore Luna…please.

With that Serena rolled over and curled into a little ball, and began to will herself to sleep. She would wake up, and none of this would have happened. She would drop the envelop off in the morning and her friends wont look at her like she's crazy when she tells them her love letter, unsigned, was slipped accidentally in with his mail. That's what would happen tomorrow. Exactly what would happen tomorrow. Luna who had been standing over Serena watching her intently, walked over to the other side of the room, and turned off the light. She then curled up to Serena who hugged her tight, and instantly fell asleep.

Goodnight… my Moon Princess.

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Hey Guys! Sorry if I made Serena bit of a crybaby, and a little… umm… nuts in the head in this one. I'm wasn't exactly sure how to introduce tat important little piece of paper for the trip. I'll be sure to throw someone else's behind out on the line next time. Lol.

PrettyPinkSugar- Hey there! Lol, yeah, I wish my school was like that too, chances are I would show up on time. Well, for that one day I really want that prize, lol. Your penname is cute. Pink is my favorite color and who can resist sugar! The fuel of the gods, lol. Thanks for the review! Hope to hear from you again.

Snow- Hey there! I always try to put the reader into the story. Unfortunately enough, I don't think I put too much emphasis on details in this chapter. I'll be sure to place more in the next.

Rini- blushes madly Heh, thanks for the review. I'll be sure to put more details in the next chapter like I told Snow, just one review above yours. Thank you so very much for the review and I hope to hear from you again.

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Thanks again! Until next time!