Title of Story: A Deal for Love
Chapter 5

By: Sweet Luna

Serena was at her locker as the hallways began to empty themselves. Mina had gone to volleyball practice, Lita and Ami at the library and Rey was too busy at home. She didn't want to go to go watch Mina practice and there was no way she would go to the library, so she decided to just go home. It was a heck of a day and she needed some rest. Serena peered into her locker looking for her books. She slammed the door closed and jumped back when a face popped out of nowhere. It was Diamond. He was leaning on his shoulders against the locker looking at her. Serena tried to ignore him as she walked away. He followed and their footsteps echoed in the empty hallways.

"C'mon Serena. You don't even say hi to your old buddy?" he asked amiably," You don't seem too happy to see me."

"What do you want?" Serena asked sharply.

"I just wanted to see what you were up to." Diamond caught and put his arms around Serena's shoulders. "So how's my dear buddy doing?"

I'm doing fine," Serena answered shaking his arm off her. "Is that all you want?"

"Serena what makes you think I'd want something more?" Diamond asked amiably. Serena just rolled her eyes and left. She didn't have time for him. I can't believe I actually liked him Serena thought. She was stupid back then, very stupid.

Diamond stopped her. "Come on Serena, I was a selfish and a horrible friend." This was it. If the rumors were true he found Darien's new weak spot. "The truth is I liked you back then too."

It was a lie. It was so obvious. When the words first came out of his mouth she felt herself soften but realized it had to be a lie. Why now of all times did he tell her this? Right when everyone knew she had a boyfriend. And not just anyone, Darien. She knew what he wanted from her. He needed her to break Darien apart. It seemed that Diamond's only goal in life was to try and make Darien's life miserable. But that silly boy, she wasn't the key. Darien didn't like Serena and vice versa. He fell for it like everyone else. That's good.

"Oh please whatever." Serena once again walked away. Damn it Diamond thought.

"No really. It's the truth." Diamond chased after her," Serena at least give me a chance to be your friend again." Serena rolled her eyes, "There's gonna be a party at my house this Saturday and I'm asking you to come. C'mon Serena. You can bring your friends." Diamond gave her another genuine look.

"Maybe," Serena finally answered to get him off back and kept walking. Diamond gave a grin and left. As Serena was walking home she was thinking about everything that had gone on today. Distracted in her thoughts she didn't notice as car following behind her. After a block or so Serena heard a honk and turned around. She saw the sun's light bouncing off bright redness of the car and she had to squint with her eyes just to be able to see anything. It pulled up next to her and the windows rolled down.

"Get in." Serena, curious to see who it was bended and saw Darien. He had his black sunglasses on and was facing forward waiting for her to get in. Serena let out a huff of laughter and backed away from the car. Darien looked over to her relatively surprised.

"Get in," Darien repeated.

"What makes you think I'm getting in the car?" Serena started to walk again. Darien drove slowly next to her.

"Stop being stubborn and just get in." Darien told her dully.

"My house is just a few more blocks away. I'll live."

"If my rearview mirror is correct, you won't be for long." Serena didn't know what he was talking about and turned to see him," Look behind." Darien seemed slightly irritated. Serena obeyed and noticed Chris couple of yards away with his friends. Serena's heart pounded. Was she willing to go another day of him unsuccessfully trying to ask her out non stop or was it better if she got a ride from Darien? Serena hesitated but hurriedly got into the car. Darien drove away as soon as she got in, taking her by surprise. Serena looked at the side mirror and sighed. She turned her attention to Darien. He didn't seem to know she was staring. Serena had to admit he was gorgeous. His face, wait no his whole body chiseled to perfection. The typical good-looking, pretty boy that every girl fawns and drools over. The boy who can break any girls' hearts with a simple smile.

"Do you always stare at people who drive?" Darien asked not looking away from the road. Serena turned away embarrassed. What was she thinking? She looked out the window hoping the wind would relieve the heat on her face.

"Is this how fast you always drive?" Serena asked trying to ease the tension she felt.

"Yea," he simply answered. She glanced from the corners of her eyes and saw that Darien didn't seem to have a care in the world. Than what was she worried about? Darien turned on the radio and blasted it. Serena watched as the houses blurred by from light blue to white to light green to grey. The wind blowing into her ear blocked all noise completely washing over her.

"DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING?" Serena screamed over the loud music and the roaring of the wind,"I LIVE BACK THERE you idiot." Serena mumbled the last two words. She had no idea where she was anymore but she felt relieved when they entered a giant parking lot with cars scattered about. That way he would slow down or else he would crash into something. Darien found an open space and screeched to a halt. He turned off the engine and looked over to Serena with an impression like he was expecting something from her.

"What, you're going to sit there the whole time?" Serena twiddled with her thumb and got out with little uncertainty.

"Is this you're idea of parking?" Serena said seeing the car taking as much of the parking space and in a slanted way.

"What are you talking about? It looks fine to me. Let's go."

"Where are we going?" Serena asked. Darien gave a little nod and Serena turned around. She looked up at the gigantic building.

"We're at the mall?" Serena asked," You had to drag me away to go to a mall?"

"Hey I saved you didn't I?" Darien walked towards the entrance and Serena followed behind.

"I don't know, lets see. I'm still here with you." What did he possibly want to do at the mall?

"You're free to leave if you want. But it will be quite a trip to walk back and the nearest bus stop is well I don't know where it is but it's not close." Serena's eyebrows wrinkled.

"It didn't seem like a long trip here."

"We were in a car if you didn't notice." Darien said in a mocking tone. That stupid retard Serena thought to herself as she disapproved of him. As they entered the mall Serena lagged behind. She stuck her tongue out at him and stopped when she saw other people staring at her. As they walked around Serena noticed a lot of girls staring at Darien. They gave seductive looks when walking by hoping to get his attention and than they'd see Serena behind him. Their faces turned from luring to "who's that girl that's trailing after someone so hot?" Or at least that what Serena thought. Out of nowhere Darien put his arms around Serena's waist. She looked at him shocked and questioned what the hell he was doing. Her attention went back to all the other girls giving her nasty looks. Serena took his arm and got closer to him trying to make them look like they were a real couple. She gave them a "don't you wish you were me" look and laughed inside. Losers Serena thought. She turned her thought to where they were going and why Darien had put his arms around her for no reason. They came to the food court where people were talking, laughing and enjoying their food. There was a particular group that was louder than the rest and as they got closer Serena knew who they were. Darien had taken her to his friends.