Author's Note: Hey everyone what's up? So I guess that you all thought that you would never hear from me again huh? Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. I just moved back home. I was out of the state for almost a year. I lived in Florida. I miss it a lot. Anyway, trying to finish this story was not easy…I really wasn't too motivated to do it…that is until now. I really do want to finish it. I'm also working on chapter 11 for my other story…that should be coming out very soon if anyone is interested in knowing. As for this story…I would have made this chapter longer, but I decided to stop where I left off I just wanted to show Seiya's emotions on what he saw at the restaurant. Well, I believe that I've been chatting way too much. Enjoy the story and don't forget to read and review!

Seiya's pov

Ever had a moment when you felt like you were floating out side of your body seeing everything around you unfold, while you just stood there frozen in time? That's what it felt like, like I was stuck in time and I had no way of getting out of it. Even though it was in the middle of the day and there were the usual daily noise surrounding me, I honestly couldn't hear a thing except for the faint beating of my heart and my shallow breathing. This must be a dream. How do I get out of this nightmare? Finally She'll be mine I thought to myself earlier. Foolish…..how foolish could I be to actually believe that! There's no way of escaping it, the two are destined to be together…

Why? That's the question that was now screaming through my mind. I could feel tears burring in the comer of my eyes. I felt like I was going to burst. I felt every bit of my efforts to control myself slowly slipping from my grasp. It seemed like forever…the two of us standing there staring at each other…or so I thought. Slowly my mind allowed me to return back to reality…back to the restaurant…back to seeing her with him…back to the flowers I held in my arms for her and the love that still burned deep down in my heart. It was all too much for me to bear.

"Serena?" I managed to say still in disbelief. She turned around when I called out her name. A look of horror and shock fell a cross her face. In anger and hurt I threw the flowers that I brought for her to the ground, "I thought that maybe we could talk…seeing as how my brother explained everything to me this morning…about your feelings towards me…I finally thought….after all of this time…that I actually won your heart fair and square. I can't believe how stupid I could be. The two of you are destined to be together…no matter what I say or do I can't change that can I?" As soon as I finished, I turned around and ran off, with out looking back. As soon as I started to turn around, a single tear escaped from the donor of my eye.

After running off I eventually found myself at the park…one of my favorite spots was not too far off. It was the only place in the park that was so remote, that I felt that I was the only one who knew about it. By the time I got there and sat down on the grass, I lost it, I completely lost it. I couldn't hold back the tears anymore. All I wanted at the moment was for a black hole to open up beneath me and swallow me up whole. My shoulders were shaking and I could feel my heart pounding and my breathing was quick and shallow. My head was throbbing with pain as the tears continued to come down like waterfalls. I don't know how long I was sitting there for. All I know is that I was in my own world…feeling cold and alone.

"Seiya? Is that you?" I heard a voice call out to me. I turned around to see who was that was talking to me. As soon as I looked up, my eyes made contact with a pair of blue eyes. My eyes widen in surprise and embarrassment.

"Mina!" I said in shock. "Where…how…" I gasped

She walked over towards me and sat down. Her legs were crossed Indian style. She turned her head slightly to look at me. "I was walking by," She begin. "I heard something back here…I didn't know this was a secrete spot…" Her eyes narrowed and a look of deep concern fell across her face. "Seiya…what's wrong? Why are you crying?" She asked.

For a moment I just looked at her still in shock at her being there and embarrassed that she heard me crying. I swallowed hard as I tried to find the words. Honestly I really didn't feel like talking about it, but Mina was my friend and besides Serena, talking to Mina about anything (mostly Serena) was something that I was comfortable with. "It's about Serena…" I managed to say after a while.

Mina's eyes widened in surprise. "Serena? What's wrong with Serena? Is she ok?"

"Yea, she is." I said looking down to the grass. At the corner of my eye I could see a confused look that said 'If she's ok, then why are you so sad' written across her face. Before she could actually say that, I answered her silent question. "After last night, I went home and went straight to my room. This morning I was talking to Tailki and he was telling me that Serena called last night…" I paused for a moment before continuing, "He was telling me that they had an interesting conversation last night about what had happen between me and her….I still don't know what Taliki said to her, but she ended up confessing her true feelings for me."

"True feelings?" Mina asked questionably as she tilted her head slightly.

"That she loves me…" I continued, "I was so happy to hear that. I immediately jumped up and head towards the door….I couldn't wait to see her. However, Tailki wasn't finished talking to me. I left. before I could hear the rest of what he had to say. Well, after buying roses for her, I decided go to a restaurant and pick up her favorite pastries. that's when I saw it…" I drifted off. I turned to face Mina. She looked like she was hanging on my every word.

"You saw what!" She urged.

My heart became heavy again as I recalled what I saw. "I saw Serena and Darien together….they were kissing." I whispered.

"THEY WERE WHAT!" Mina cried out. I was taken aback by her reaction. As sudden as her outburst, her whole persona returned to a calm state. "Are you sure that is what you saw…are you sure your mind wasn't playing any cruel tricks on you?" She asked calmly.

"No, that is what I saw." I said as I lowered my head.

"That doesn't sound right; none of this makes any sense…" She said shaking her head. "How could this happen?" She asked with an even more puzzled look on her face.

"I wish I knew…I really wish I knew…maybe…maybe what Taliki to say had had something to do with it…" I said as my own mind scrambled for an answer.

"I can not believe this…something doesn't add up. She seemed very excited to call you before we were finished talking last night…" Her face was twisted as if she were thinking very heard.

"You spoke to her last night before she called me?" I asked surprised.

"Yea…we were talking about what had happened between the two of you last night…she sounded as if she was regretful of what had happened between you two…I know Serena…she's one of my best friends. I have known both her and Darien for a long time. I had seen everything that they went through…all of the tears that she cried because of him. I was there when she caught him cheating on her…I saw the pain and the anger burning in her eyes and the tone of her voice matched the look in her eyes." She paused. She looked right into my eyes as she continued. "Darien and Serena have a history together…both in the past and in the future. Put your self in her shoes…If you had a long history with someone….a deep connection with them, could you ever forget them…no matter how much they have hurt you? Could you honestly just stop loving them?" As I looked into her eyes, I could see the seriousness in it. I could also see something else…

I allowed her words to sink into my heart and mind. I didn't like the thought, but I had to admit it…she was right. Expecting for Serena to just forget about Darien couldn't happen over night…They really do have a long history together…she just met me about a year ago. We didn't have anything compared to her a Darien. I sighed in disappointment. I'm fighting a losing battle…why do I bother to even try? Maybe I should give up….

"Don't give up!" Mina said with a reassuring smile. I looked at her surprised. "I guess I was reading you mind…or maybe I should say your facial expression. Either way, the point is to never give up. Wanna know something?"

"What." I said half-heartedly.

"She never stops talking about you." She said just above a whisper.

For just a split of a second, a look disbelief, surprise and happiness crossed my face. Just long enough for Mina to see. "I see that you never knew huh?" She asked with a small smile on her face. I shook my head no. She looked away from me, looking straight ahead. "I doubt that this time around she will stick with Darien. I honestly believe that he drew the last straw…took a bit out of her last piece of cake…stepped on her back….poured salt on an opened wound—"

"I get it, I get it!" I said interrupting her.

"Sorry, I kinda got a little out of hand there…" She said sheepishly. "Anyway, you and Serena belong together and I think that she knows it. Right now her heart is just pulling her in different directions. She just needs time to figure things through."

For a moment I remained silent after Mina had spoken. I was trying to make sense of what she was telling me. I knew she was right but at the same time…I felt as if I was losing my strength…like I was losing her. I didn't know if I could endure any longer…waiting and hopping. I really don't know how much more my heart could take. "Mina," I finally said. I spoke softly as I turn my head toward her direction.

"Hum?" She answered as she looked at me.

"I don't know if I could handle this…" I said shaking my head.

"Handle what?" She asked confused

I looked down as I begin to speak. My voice was low and the tone was serious. "I don't know if I could wait any longer." I started. "Since I met her I've been waiting. Until last night, besides talking to you and my brothers about it, I've kept my feeling for her hidden…that was very hard for me. I always felt as if I was being dishonest with her…it pained me that I couldn't tell her the truth because I knew her heart belonged to another man." I looked up to see that she was looking at me, I continued. "But to know that she is not with him and to know that nothing should be preventing us from being together…and to still wait…I don't know if I could have the strength to do it. I don't even know if our friendship will even be affected…"

"Seiya…." Mina whispered, but I cut her off. "Mina…I can't stay here…I can't be in the same area as her….I know it doesn't make any sense, but it would pain me too much to see her and for one of three things to happen: 1. She never made up her mind as to who she wants to be with 2. Our friendship will be terribly affected. Or 3. She chooses to go back to him and our friendship is destroyed. I think I should give her some space to think things through…."

"What good does space do? Wouldn't it hurt the two of you even more so? You admitted to me a long time ago that you were in love with her. Sorry to bust your chops buddy, but when you are in love with someone, no matter how far away you go, you can't forget about them or even improve whatever conflict the two of you are having. Actually, it may make the problem worst. The best thing to do and the only thing to do is talk. Talk to her like you are talking to me…tell her what's in your heart. I cannot guarantee that it would make miraculous improvement…but it is much better then being apart. Think about it." At saying that she got up and brushed herself off.

"Where are you going?" I asked looking up at her.

She smiled brightly. "Well, you're not the only one that I have to talk some sense into. My girl is somewhere and I've gotta find her." She stared to walk away when she called over her shoulder, "Take care ok? I'll try to find out what I can…no promises ok?"

"Ok…see ya later and thanks again for everything." I said as I waved good bye.

"No problem…love ya!" I smiled to myself as I saw her walk further and further away. I was so happy that we were good friends. She always found a way of turning my frown into a smile.

After Mina left, I don't know how long I was sitting there for…I knew it was late because it was darker and I could see the sun getting ready to set. I stood up and brushed my self off after stretching. My brothers may be somewhat worried about me…I haven't called or even went back home. I wasn't even planning on staying out this long. I thought long about my conversation with Mina. She was right…I shouldn't run away from this…I had to find away of working things out with Serena…somehow…

Author's note: Hey everyone! Thank you for reading my story. I hope that you enjoyed it. Don't forget to let me know what you think. Before I put up the next chapter, I'm looking forat least 8 or more review...If there is intrest, I will continue to write. Also, I made a little bit of changes to chapter 3 and 4 in the end...check it out and let me know what you think ok? So, with that I'm outtie...bye!