New story! The points of view will be shared through out Serena's, Rini's, (but rarely). I hope you enjoy the story. Please Review! P.S. updating Loves in the Way in the next 2 days……

I don't own Sailor Moon. But I do love it!

One Summer

Ch2: Happy Birthday to me…

Serena's P.O.V.

I finally watched the scouts/ my "ex" best friends exit my room. They came by to thrash me after yesterday I confronted them about what Molly had told me. I don't like fake friends. In the midst of our shouts they told me I was out, no more Sailor Moon. In a way I was a bit of relived, but I knew I would miss being the champion of justice. And the hero cousin Rini looks up to. Without my alter ego I amount to nothing.

The part taken in that conversation that hit me hardest was when I was told, "You should of gotten over Darien, you had us. But noooo you had to be all depressed, and no longer cared about us. Maybe Luna was right you aren't fit to be leader." Lita shoved me back on the headboard of my bed as she stripped me of my broach and pen. "Here you go Ray."

Soon they left, but I didn't let them see me cry. I held my ground. I had to be strong for Rini. Rini… just thinking about her made we went to check up on my guardian angle, but I didn't want to wake her up. I mean she has always been there for me through a lot of painful events. That's too much for a girl her age to handle. So I decided not to tell about this fight, I don't need her to worry. I never have. I counted sheep before I could descend in a dreamless slumber.

I opened my eyes to find my mother pacing back and forth in my room. "What the hell is this texting bill for? I told him you couldn't have any contact with him at ALL!" She screamed.

"He just knows what's best for me, to make me stronger."

My mom walked out of my room crying. Why is she let the bastard Seiya get to her? I wish Darien would get back with Serena. He at least treated her like a Queen.

I love him…I love him, not Darien, Seiya doesn't hurt me as bad physically, like Darien did to me emotionally when we broke up. I don't need Darien I hate him… I hate him! I cried in my pillow until I heard a soft whisper call my name. It was Rini! I wiped my swollen eyes dry as I put on a fake smile. "Come on in," I hollered.

She entered the room with a bouquet of flowers and a tiny pink bunny in her arms. "Happy Birthday!

"Thanks! I completely forgot."

Rini looked at me strangely as she dropped the gifts at the foot of my bed. She forgot it was her own birthday?

I pulled Rini towards me in a big bear hug as I told her, "You're the best present of them all." I noticed Rini's eyes light up, then she waved good bye saying, "I better go to school. I'll see you when I get home."

Uggh! School I completely forgot. I walked to the bathroom and washed my red face. I brushed out all of my tangles, and let my hair stay down. Ever since I was five years old I put my hair in two buns with loose hairs streaming down, but today I felt I had no purpose to. I noticed it fell to my knees. Too long , so I swiped the scissors from the kitchen, returning to the bathroom to cut my hair to mid-back. I was tempted with the scissors in my right hand as I looked at my left arm, no the blood wouldn't dry in time for people to not notice.

Back in my room I felt more risky instead of being self-conscious. I mean all the main- people in the life who were on my back 24/7, except my parents, are out of my life. I slipped on a SHORT jean mini-skirt Mina bought me for Christmas last year, when everything in my life was good. I never even tried it on until now, and I liked it too.

Then I pulled over my head a washed out blue t-shirt that said "Not in the mood" I was surprised it clung to my upper body well, as I remember it was too big in 7th grade. I smiled at my reflection, this new look made me feel prettier. Weird, huh? After I've felt like crap lately. I grabbed my backpack and swung it over my shoulders as my feet slipped in to navy blue flip-flops.

I exited out the door, I felt different. Maybe this was going to be a good day; it is my birthday after all. I walked down the street lazily when I remembered I left the house at 8:15, and school starts at 8:30. Ahhh! I sprinted down the sidewalk. BAM! I collided into someone. Please don't let it be him, Please Don't Let It Be Him, PLEASE DO NOT LET IT BE HIM! My luck ran out as I noticed his jet-black hair. This was going to be awkward.

"EX-CUSE-ME! Mr. Chiba" Yup, I had it all under control.

"Serena…wait." My heart pounded at his words; did he want to get back together? I had to know, so I turned around and he asked "If you think the new clothes and hair is going to change anybody's opinion about you being a klutzy, immature, piggy, baby, you were wrong."

Ouch, that stung. I felt it, he finally finished it off as I heard my heart tear. Tears gushed through my eyes as I fell on the ground. I couldn't take it, I guess I truly lied to myself this morning. My life no longer knew good days, just pure misery.

Oh shit! Darien is watching me. He's actually seeing me cry without being hurt in battle. Well it's not like he ever took the time to notice me with his nose always buried in books when we were going out. You know what, I don't care. Let him see the girl he never knew.

"Serena, are you okay?" I heard him ask with concern. I couldn't take it anymore I finally broke down. "No, I'm not" I looked up to see the ocean blue eyes I fell in love with the day I first met him.

Flashback

I was sulking on my daily routine to the Arcade. I just got a 30 on my math test, way to prove them I was smart. Boy was I fooling myself. I never wanted to see that piece of paper again. So I wadded it up, and threw it behind me. Last time I'll see that piece of trash I reassured myself.

"Ow! What was that for." I turned around to see a very gorgeous stud unravel the most humiliating paper for anyone besides you to see. "A 30! Dang Meatball head you must be dumb as a box of rocks."

"MEAT-BALL HEAD!" Did I just call the jackass a stud? Argh! Why is it always the hot guy that has no personality, or is a dick?

I finally looked up at him to get a better look of the jerk when I got the wind knocked out of me. His eyes they stuck out like a sore thumb, something you couldn't miss. They were a whirlpool full of blue clashing with emotions, right there I mesmerized them so I would never forget those eyes I fell in love with.

End of Flashback

No! I won't do it again. I don't want to get hurt, too many times I already have. And each time it just gets worse. I felt strong arms wrap around my body as I noticed I was no longer on the ground. "What are you doing?"

"I'm taking you to my apartment to talk."

Why couldn't he just leave me there? He just has to play Mr. Hero, well if he wants me to talk I'll talk, and he won't like it!

Rini's P.O.V.

Well Serena will find out today, and then I can reveal to her who I really am. Momma did say this day would change her life…

The car ride to school was silent like usual until I heard Aunt Ilene speak to me.

"Rini?"

"Yes Aunt Ilene?"

"Why does Serena do it? He hurts her so much, yet she takes the verbal abuse. Why can't she brake up with him and move on? Does she love him that much to take it all. I've seen their fights and they are not pretty, yet she still sticks around… and anything I do to prevent them from going out doesn't work. Like taking away her phone, grounding her. She always finds a way back to him. Did I teach her wrong, am I a bad mother?" She cried the rest to my school.

Hearing her say this no longer phases me, at least not anymore. All her and Serena due no days is bicker, there is no peace in our home anymore. Stupid Seiya! Just leave her alone. But my words don't affect them at all, I have no voice. I'm just used to confide in.

Serena's P.O.V.

After dozing off in his strong arms I noticed we were inside his apartment. He stopped and laid me gently on the couch. Man, I hate this stupid, good for nothing couch. The only excitement that ever took place on it was cuddling. Not one kiss, but hey, I haven't even had my first so what the rush just besides I'm 16! It's not like I'm prude, he just never mad the first move, after going out for 6 months! I do have Seiya but it's not the same I guess. He's just… I dunno is there for sex, and other stuff. I told him we could never kiss on the lips if we don't love each other (I never will). He tried to force himself on me a couple of times but I always managed to get away.

I finally snapped back to reality, and saw Darien on the opposite end of the couch. "What's wrong?

I looked up and whispered, "Everything."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, where do you want me to start Darien? Lets see… at the beginning. You broke up with me, got with Seiya who abuses, and uses me. The Scouts hate me. I fight a lot with my parents. I cut myself. Almost committed suicide until Rini saved me. And I'm no longer a scout. Lets top it all off with saying it's my birthday!"

Happy Birthday to me…

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Okay there it is. Did I get Serena to say that to fast? I'm not sure tell me what you think.PLEASE do not be offended by the cutting or sucide attempts. i've delt with friends who know their pain, and there is more logic behindit that will show up in the chapters to come.This is a bit darkbut it will get happier when Serena progresses on her emotions. Well untilthe next chapter...And REVIEW!

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