I haven't updated in a while! I'm sorry. I don't own Sailor Moon.

The next thing Serena heard was a familiar voice calling her name out. "Momma, five more minutes…" she murmured, trying to turn over, but something held her there.

She heard a sigh & slowly opened one eye. She didn't expect to see a pair of blue eyes staring down at her.

"Eeep!" she exclaimed, trying to jump, but one again, she couldn't.

"Serena, calm down." the voice said.

Serena calmed down enough to realize it was Darien holding her down, it was his eyes & his voice she heard & saw. Breathing in & out to calm herself down more, she attempted a smile. "Sorry."

Darien let out a sigh of relief again. "Thank God. You were out like a light." He realized he was still holding her & let go abruptly.

Serena laughed nervously, smoothing her hair down. "Sorry for that." Then her eyes widened. "Hey, did you see the Sailor Scouts?" she asked, excited.

Darien sweat dropped. "Um, yeah I did." He said, obviously trying to change the subject.

Serena didn't get it, though. "Wow…" she sighed, then blushed. "Geez, I must sound like such a loser. I'm just shocked that they were here."

Darien placed his hand on the small of her back, causing the hairs on her neck to stand up. "Let's go. It's late."

Serena looked up at him, with confusion. "What are you talking about? It's only…" But when she looked at her watch, her eyes widened. "…9:45!" She grabbed Darien's hand & began to pull him, running. "We have 15 minutes to get to my house!"

Darien let himself be pulled. "Your dad can't be that strict." he joked, but Serena looked behind her, still running, eyebrows raised.

"You'd be surprised. Lets go!" She pulled faster until they reached his car. Getting in, Serena began nervously fiddling with the hair tie holding her braid together.

Darien couldn't help but laugh at her. When she looked at him, irritated, he stopped. "Sorry, but are you that scared of your dad?"

Serena sighed as they pulled away. "It's not me that should be scared. It's you." Then she smiled. "I guess I was being silly. What about your parents? Do they worry?"

When she received silence in return, she looked up to see why. "Um, Darien?" she asked quietly, then saw his face. Shutting her mouth, she blushed. "I'm sorry. It must be a touchy subject. I'm soo sorry…." But Darien interrupted her.

"It's fine. You didn't know." He took a deep breath & clutched the steering wheel harder. Serena wanted to cover his hand with his, but told herself not too. "You see, my parents died in a plane crash."

Serena couldn't hold in her gasp. "I'm so sorry. I know that that's probably what you don't want to hear, but…" She stopped herself, realizing she was rambling on.

Darien didn't seem to notice. "Don't be sorry. It wasn't your fault. I was 6 when it happened. I received amnesia & was put in the orphanage until I was old enough to take care of myself." he explained, not taking his eyes from the road.

"Oh…" was all that Serena could say, still fiddling with her hands.

Darien finally cracked a smile. "Hey, I said don't worry, meatball head."

Serena blushed. "Don't be mean, idiot." she teased back.

They laughed, then drove in silence. They were almost home when they hit a major traffic back up. Darien swore under his breath & leaned out the window. "This might take a while."

They both looked at the clock on the dashboard. '9:55' it read. Serena bit her lip, but Darien covered her hand with his.

When she looked up, he smiled at her. "Just call him." he said, then turned his attention back to the road.

Serena nodded. "Um, can I borrow your cell phone?" she asked.

Darien nodded & handed it to her, wordlessly.

"Thank you." Serena said, taking it. Dialing her home number, she took in a breath.

"Papa? Hi, it's me." Pause. "No, we're on our way. But we hit traffic." Another pause. "No, I'll be home, just not when I said I would." Once again, a pause. "Papa, I'll only be maybe 15 minutes late, at the longest." A pause & Serena smiled. "Thank you, Papa. I'll see you soon." She hung up & handed the phone to Darien.

"He's cool with it." she told him.

Darien nodded & once again they sat in silence. When they hadn't moved in 10 minutes, Darien unbuckled himself. "I'm going to see what's going on." he said, getting out of the car.

Serena watched him walk away & let out a huge sigh. "You are such a loser, Rena. Bringing up his parents. Your blondness is showing."

She heard ringing & jumped, startled. "It's just his cell phone." she told herself, but couldn't help but stare at it.

"Well, it might be important. I mean, I'll just tell them he's out."

Taking a big breath, she answered it. Shakingly, she said. "Hello?"

"Serena?" Raye's surprised voice rang out.

"Raye?"

"Why are you answering Darien's cell phone?" she asked.

Serena blushed. "Um, he's busy somewhere, so I answered." Then she paused. "Wait, how do you know Darien?"

It was Raye's turn to blush, unknown to Serena, of course. "Um, we take karate together."

Serena nodded. "I see." There must have been something in her voice, because Raye hurriedly added. "We're not dating."

Serena blushed. "Why would I care?" she asked, trying to be nonchalant.

"I thought…you mean you guys…aren't on a…date?" Raye finally got out, surprised.

Serena blushed redder. "No, we were just hanging out."

"Oh my God. I am so sorry." Raye apologized.

Serena began to turn her normal color again. "Don't worry. Anyone could have made that mistake."

Raye nodded "Well I better go. Can you tell Darien I called?"

Serena nodded, then realized she couldn't see her. "Sure. Talk to you later."

"Sure." Raye hung up.

Serena hung up & put the phone back. Just in time, because Darien came back a few moments later.

He slid into the car & put on his blinker. Serena wondered what he was doing when he seemed to be going the other way. "Um, Darien? My house is that way." She pointed the opposite direction.

He nodded as he drove. "I know, but it would have taken us forever to get past the accident. I'll just take you to my place."

Serena blushed deep red. "Your…your place?" she stuttered out.

Darien nodded, a light blush on his face. Serena began to fiddle with her thumbs. "Um, what will my dad say?" she asked, gulping.

Darien sighed. "Just tell him the truth. There was no way we would have made it home in time, so you're staying at my apartment." He turned into a parking lot & parked.

Serena nodded, numbly, as she got out of the car. Darien followed her & together they walked up to the doors. Opening them, Serena walked in, her face looking downward, a furious blush on her face.

5 minutes later, Darien stopped at a door & took out his key. "Here we are." He said, opening the door.

Serena looked up at him, then into the apartment. Taking a deep breath, she walked in. She was surprised.

It must have been obvious because Darien laughed. "What? Not what you expected?" He walked past her into the kitchen.

Serena stood, rotted in the spot, eyes wide. "No, it's not that. It's just..." She paused as Darien handed her a soda. "Thanks."

"Sit down." He said, motioning to his couch.

Serena nodded & walked to the couch. Sitting down, she opened her soda & took a drink. Gulping, she finished her sentence. "It's just Andrew's apartment is always so messy. And yours is so…" she paused.

"Clean?" Darien offered, laughing. "Yeah, Drew is pretty messy." He shot back his soda & crushed the can. He stood up, recycling it.

He turned to Serena. "Do you want to take a shower?" He blushed, realizing how that sounded.

Serena blushed as well. "Um, I guess so." She finished her soda & crushed hers as well. Recycling it, she smiled. "Where is it?"

He motioned to the bathroom. "Hold on. I'll grab you a towel." He walked past her as Serena tried to calm herself down.

He came back, handing her a towel & a big shirt. "The shirt isn't much, but it should be more comfy than the outfit you're in."

Serena nodded. "Thank you." She took the stuff & walked into the shower.

10 minutes later, Serena padded out, hair hanging down. Darien was watching TV without a shirt on. Serena shut her eyes, trying to not blush beet red.

Clearing her throat, she stepped in. "I'm done." she said, trying not to stare at his chest.

Darien looked up. His mind went completely blank. Standing in front of him was, what seemed to be, an angel. Her blue eyes were big with embarrassment, her hair hung down, flowing softly to her feet & the shirt she wore clung to her curves.

Finally breaking himself out of the trance, he stood up, smiling. "Better?" he asked.

Serena nodded, mutely. Darien turned off the TV. "Well, I can sleep out here & you can sleep in my room…" he began, but Serena stopped him.

"No! I don't want to kick you out. I can sleep on the couch." She offered, walking that way. But Darien grabbed her arm.

"The bed is more comfy. I insist." He went on, not realizing Serena was blushing like mad again.

Gulping, Serena nodded. "OK, if you really don't mind."

Darien smiled & let go of her. "Good." He looked at the clock. "You better call your dad."

Serena's eyes widened. "Oh my God! I totally forgot!"

"The phone's over there." he pointed & Serena ran toward it, hair flying behind her.

He sat down, trying to clear his mind. When she came back 5 minutes later, he wasn't any closer to having a clear mind. "So how'd it go?"

She sweat dropped "Well, he's not very happy. In fact, he offered to come over here & pick me up."

Darien smiled. "Is he?" he asked.

Serena shook her head. "No, my mom convinced him to let me stay. But I have to be home in the morning."

Darien nodded again. "Good." Then he pulled out the couch, as Serena tried not to stare at the muscles in his arms as he pulled it out. He turned to the girl. "I always have an extra toothbrush." He said, motioning to the bathroom.

"Thank you." She turned, then stopped. Darien noticed. "What's wrong?" he asked.

Serena didn't say anything. She just turned & walked up to him. She kissed him on the cheek like she had done that morning.

Darien was shocked. "What was that for?" he sputtered out, cursing himself for his cracking voice.

"For everything. Saving me on the ice, taking me out, letting me take over your bed. Thank you." Serena said, then turned, trying to hide her blush. "Well, I'll see you in the morning."

Darien nodded, hand on his cheek. "Night, meatball head."

"Night idiot." she said, disappearing in the hallway.

Darien groaned & fell onto the couch. "You have it bad, dude…" he told himself as he closed his eyes.

Awww, that was cute. Some parts were even cheesy for me; (i.e. the angel part…) Oh well. Please RR