Encounters

Chapter: 12

By: SailorKittyMoon

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon.

-Saturday evening-

I grinned victoriously staring around at my transformed apartment complex. Perfect!

We'd gotten everything sorted, the food was lying scattered around in the kitchen, and we'd rented six movies to watch for the night with different themes.

Ella Enchanted
Gothika
Pirates of the Caribbean
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King – Don't ask, Lita's idea
The little Mermaid – it's a classic … you gotta love it!

The sleeping bags were lying here and there in the main living room, Luna was lying curled up in front of the TV, which wasn't even on but she was just sitting there, staring at it … cats are weird creatures I swear. Hair accessories and make-up were placed in front of the long oval mirrors and the girls were occupying the sofas arguing over who was sexier … Johnny Deep or Orlando Bloom?

Ah … life couldn't get any better than this.

I went over to join the girls on the sofa where they were currently occupying all the space, so I decided to land on Mina.

"Viggo Mortensen," I announced bringing the argument to a halt.

"Oh yeah, before I forget, guess what happened today!" Raye started excitedly.

"You're car got humped by a camel," Lita guessed and then burst out laughing, "Get it, humped by a camel."

We decided to ignore her; I don't suppose she forgot to take her medication for today.

"Anyway … guess who called!"

Mina instantly lit up, "Jadeite!"

"Yes!"

"What happened?" Lita ganged up on her.

"Well …" Raye got all coy at this point, "He apologized for not calling me earlier but he had had a busy week and he said he would like to take me out. He asked for tonight but I had things planned and he said no problem, how about tomorrow!"

We all squealed, "You're so lucky!"

"I know," Raye grinned.

"Did you ask him about Kunzite?" Mina asked hopefully.

"Like I'd waste my time on that," Raye muttered snidely.

"Jerk!" Mina declared, but grinned, "Don't worry, I've got all time in the world to woo him, now get back to the previous subject at hand, what're we gonna do about Serena and Darien?"

"Oh no you don't," I said as I pulled her away form the door, "You're not going anywhere near his apartment. He's probably with May as it is."

"But what if he isn't?" she playfully tugged me back towards the door.

"Oi, you blondes, we wanna have a serious discussion over here, come and park your bottoms down," Raye ordered.

I willingly obliged, better than letting Mina have her way.Amy started up, "We've decided that Darien and Serena really do fancy each other a lot and we're personally gonna make sure that they end up together."

"Uh … hello, I'm still here you know."

"So … first off, we need a plan!"

"Oi, you maniacs, I would really appreciate it if you wouldn't talk like I wasn't in the room. I'm over Darien, he doesn't fancy me and I'm happy enough with that."

"What's the plan?" they continued as if I hadn't said a thing.

They all lean back to think … think, ha, that was putting it lightly. More like manipulate or better yet, conspire!

"If you deprived idiots don't stop talking like this, I'm gonna get into my pyjamas and go to sleep," I warned.

Suddenly, Mina's face lit up, she winked at the others; I doubt she was trying to be subtle.

"That's a great idea, Sere. Why don't we all change into our pyjamas?" she emphasized.

Amy's face suddenly brightened. "That's a great idea don't you think, Lita?"

Lita frowned, "But …" Raye kicked her in the shins, "Oh yeah! It's a great idea."

Weirdoes, I went to grab my pink satin pyjamas with little rabbits dotted about it, full sleeves and trousers. Hmmm … don't suppose the nun status would be so bad …

"Serena! Let's play dress-ups!"

Huh!

"But – but you just asked me to get into my pyjamas," and you'd think I've got a screw loose up there.

"I know but wouldn't it be smarter to play dress-ups before we got ready for bed?"

I huffed, I KNEW there was something brewing in that tiny brain of hers, Mina doesn't come out with intellectual reasons on a normal basis I can tell you that.

"Oh yeah," I suddenly announce out of the blue. "Guess which lucky girl got dumped today? And by someone she didn't even know she was going out with."

"He didn't!"

"He sure did! He sent me a bouquet and the card read something like 'I'm sorry Serena but, I don't think it'll work between us. I'm looking for some spice in my life and you seem like too mellow a person for me.' I mean come on!" And then I burst out laughing.

The rest joined in and then Lita decided to add, "Wow, Serena, you're really hitting a streak here, getting dumped by people you don't even wanna go out with in the first place. What an achievement!"

I grinned triumphantly as Mina brought a black chiffon nightgown my way, it reached about mid-thigh if not higher and the front revealed a whole lot of cleavage.

"Uh … Mina, in case you haven't noticed, this is a 'girl's night'. As much as seeing me in sexy lingerie turns you on, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, hun."

Mina smiled secretively, "We're playing dress-ups stupid," and the rest of the gals were nodding like this was all perfectly normal, I began to panic. "Come on Sere, dress-up!"

I swiftly pulled the nightgown on, "Now can you all stop staring at me and move away please," I murmured timidly.

They all gave an evil laugh, God! It was like being in Hitler's lair I swear, and I could see these imaginary moustaches appear on all of their faces.

I whimpered, "What's this all about?"

"Oh, nothing," oh yeah, like I'd fall for that crap!

"So how come no one else is dressing up?"

"Nah, it's getting kinda boring, don't you think girls? Let's play …!"

"Serena you're out of sugar!" Lita declared, coming from the kitchen, when did she disappear into the kitchen anyhow!

"What! That can't be right, I always stock up on sugar; it's what keeps me going all day!"

"Well you're out now, hun," Lita argued.

"Are you sure?" I looked at my empty cupboards … no sugar! This is a catastrophe, I never run out of sugar! Must be all this Darien crap that keeps running through my mind!

"Well, why don't you go ask your 'kind' neighbour for some?" Raye suggests.

"The old women downstairs is a stingy cow, she wouldn't even give me some fucking paracetamol the last time I had a hangover!"

"Well, try the one upstairs then," Lita said this like it was the most obvious thing to do.

"Lita, in case you haven't noticed, I'm at a point in my life where I don't wanna see a lying no good fucking son of a b … erm … Darien, more specifically, and he's probably with May which does make matters entirely worse."

"But we have no sugar!"

"Why don't you go and ask then?"

Duh!

"Serena, if you don't get me sugar right now I'm gonna, I'm gonna … I'm gonna scream this house down!"

"Scream all you like, sweetheart."

Just as she opened her mouth to follow on with her threat, I sigh theoretically.

"Fine! Its not like you lot wanna see me happy and satisfied do you," I went to grab a spoon from the kitchen, that's what people usually take when they want to borrow sugar, isn't it? Not like I've had to ask before or anything … though I don't understand what the point is … well if he did give me only a spoonful I'd probably have to mug him but I knew he wouldn't as the spoon was mainly for show purposes, "I mean, you wanna see me suffer don't you!" I opened the front door and they all gathered there like I was going off to war or something and wasn't gonna come back for years, waving with these stupid little smiles pasted on their faces. "I'm going!" I announced, just in case they might feel some sympathy in those cold hearts of theirs and decide to call me back.

No luck there, damn it!

Well here goes, how about 'Hey Darien, I didn't mean to disturb you but, could I possibly have some sugar at this time of night, it's not for me, it's for my friends,' or 'Oh hello, could you spare me a little sugar, neighbour as I have seemed to run out.'

I knocked quite loudly on the door; guess I'll have to be prepared for anything. No response.I knock again. Still no response.

I turn back to head back for my apartment, part of me was feeling really happy that I didn't have to confront Darien, but then this other part of me was feeling so down cause he hadn't responded. Hmmm … must get these feelings sorted someday.

Just then I heard this tiny creak behind me and a sleepy, "Yeah, what?"

Turning around, I felt my eyes waver at the sight I was being allowed to see. Seriously, I'd be damned if a creature had looked more beautiful to me than what Darien was looking like now. Think I'm getting carried away? Yeah, I think so, too but I can't help it. He's, in short, mind-blowing …

"Um … hey!" I try cheerily.

He seemed to wake up a bit more and I noticed the towel tied round his waist slipping a bit.

"Hey you," he whispered softly, leaning against the door, all his attention focused on me.

"Sugar!" I blurt out.

He laughed, "You're much sweeter," he continued to stand there and just stare at me … was I being put on show or something.

"Could I have some?" I tried again, holding the lone spoon out in front of me like a beggar's bowl.

He grinned slowly, "Come on in."

He led the way to his kitchen even though I already knew where it was.

He got a tin from one of the cupboards and handed it to me, "Help yourself."

And cause I was feeling a little down and needed something to cheer me up. (Hehehe, well I admit it's a lame ass excuse to get some sugar into myself) I couldn't help placing the spoon in the tin and putting a large scoop into my mouth. Mmmm … delicious! Better watch the calories though.I grinned idiotically as I replaced the lid.

"Thanks Darien! I'll fill it up for you tomorrow!"

I looked up to see if he was with me, and well, lets just say he was as with me as he could possibly be. I saw him staring down at my mouth and I moistened my lips instinctively. What, did I have sugar there or something!

I could literally see his eyes darken and my heart skimmed against my ribs.

Then, unexpectedly, he took me by the shoulders, his face stern, as though he were having a war within himself and losing. His fingers dug into my skin, hard, and he pushed me backwards, up against the wall, wrapping his arms around me, taking the tin out of my hand and placing it on the counter behind him, before crushing his mouth against mine.

His lips were hard and punishing, but my blood fired at his passionate kiss. I kissed him back, I know you're thinking, 'He nearly converted you into a lesbian!' but … I … I really, really, really like him! When you, yourself, feel as strongly as I do for Darien,for someonein the future … you'll know what I mean.

My tongue urged him on, my other hand running up his back, his skin was hot and my body ached. The power of him took hold of me. It was like breathing the same air, and I wanted more of him. Much more.

He ran a hand up under my arm, down the swell of my breast, the side of my waist, my hips, and my legs and then up again. His hand climbed my thigh and cupped my bottom.He kissed my chin, my cheek, my jaw line, and then moved his hot mouth down my neck sending eruptions of pure delight coursing through me.

I ran a hand through his dark hair, caressing the back of his neck. This wasn't like all the other times we had made out. No, this was definitely gentler, more loving. I wanted to groan my lust for him, but the sound caught in my throat at the click of the hall light. I froze and then opened my eyes.

Darien pulled me closer to him, his desire for me evident. His lips travelled a hot path down my front.

Wide hurt eyes met mine, "May!" she stood there, a ghost, a reminder of something I couldn't have with the sheer white sheets wrapped around her body.

Darien froze.I slid my hand from inside his loosely tied towel, my other hand dropping from his back. I straightened.

"What are you doing with her?" May's voice was shrill. "I thought … we-"

Darien dropped his hand from my body and turned. "May," his voice was soft, gentle, "You've got the wrong idea."

May turned on her heel and flew out of the kitchen. I held my breath. My body was tingling like crazy, my hands yearning to rip Darien's towel off and kiss his maddeningly sexy lips. What had he done to me!

"I have to go after her."A familiar surge of emotion welled up in my throat. I nodded, giving him a grave smile before picking up the tin I had formerly come for. I headed for the door, the one Mei-Ling wouldn't be leaving through and all the while I could feel his gaze trained on me.

"Serena," he whispered.

That's all it took. Those simple words from his lips and I became a prisoner. I turned abruptly, dropping the tin of sugar, which was tightly sealed, I ran to him. A bit dramatic maybe but I couldn't leave it like this; he wanted me, he cared for me … I know he did. I dropped my arms around his neck and my lips fully on his, biting his tongue, nibbling his lips, punishing him for neglecting me.

In the background I could hear rustling, a gasp and then the thump of the front door and just as I felt Darien wanting to let go I kissed him harder, if it were possible. May was my cousin, I knew her well enough to understand that she wouldn't do anything extreme, she might be a bitch, but she wasn't that dumb.

I pulled the towel off his waist and let it drop before us; I could already feel Darien making me ready for what was to come. And I welcomed it … cause I knew … I deserved every little bit of it ------------------------------------- especially after that lesbian thing …

A lot of jealousy coming up in future chapters… so watch for it! I know Serena and Darien's relationship is purely sexual so far, but I promise you, it'll improve.