Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. I just manipulate them for my amusement. Enjoy the show.
A/N: Nice to know that even though I have to take breraks every now and then you guys are still faithful and keep reading my stories. I LOVE YOU ALL/huggles
Serena slammed the door of her freezer closed, a pint on chocolate chip ice cream in one hand and a giant spoon in the other. She plopped down on her couch and sunk down into the cushions before she leaned her head back and sighed, closing her eyes. There was only one cure to stop thinking about a man and that was romance movies and ice cream.
She grabbed the remote and filpped on her television. She clicked through the channels, heading straight for the movie channels when something on the News caught her attention.
There was a picture of a building on fire, at least 3 fire trucks outside and half a dozen police cars. Something about the sight disturbed Serena more than usual. Then it hit her. That was Rei's apartment building!
Serena jumped off the couch, grabbed her coat and headed out the door, not caring that she was only wearing a tank top and pajama pants. As she ran out of the buildiing, she grabbed the first cab that passed by and accidentally yelled when he asked her where she wanted to go.
As the cab came to a halt, Serena tossed the money at the driver and ran out and up to the mass of emergency vehicles. she panicked as she saw several ambulances had entered the scene as well. She went to run up further but was stopped by a cop.
"Sorry ma'am, but you can't go past."
"But my friend Rei lives here. I have to see if she's allright!"
"I'm sorry, you'll have to wait over by the police cars like everyone else." He directed her over to the crowd of people as she muttered insults under her breath. Serena made her way over there, til she made sure the cop wasn't watching anymore. Then she veered around the crowd and headed to the other side, where she was stopped by another cop and taken back to the other people.
Serena stared at the building that was still ablaze til something caught her attention out of the corner of her eye. She turned her head and saw Rei being wheeled into an ambulance.
"REI!" she yelled and tried to break through, but the barricade wouldn't let her. "REI!" she yelled again.
"SERENA!" she heard someone call behind her. She turned around to see Darien in his car. She ran to his car and hopped in. He sped off after the ambulance that was carrying Rei.
Neither of them spoke as they stayed directly behind the emergency vehicle all the way to the hospital. Serena's hands were clasped in her lap, her knuckles white from squeezing them together so hard. Darien reached his hand over and took one of hers, holding it until they got to the hospital. Serena just looked up at him, smiled, and squeezed his hand back.
Serena and Darien ran through the Emergency Room doors together and straight up to the receptionist. After being informed that Rei was still in surgery, they sat down in the waiting room and just stared at the floor.
Neither one of them spoke a word. Serena wrung her hands together until they were red and sore while Darien's foot tapped the floor constantly. It seemed like forever before they saw a doctor walk out of the double doors and go to the receptionists desk. They saw him talk to her, and she pointed over at Darien and Serena. The butterflies in Serena's stomach multiplied a thousand fold as the doctor approached her and Darien.
"Hi, are you here for Rei?"
"Yes," Darien said in a shaky voice.
"I'm doctor Grey. I think we need to sit down for this."