-Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or any of its characters, but if I did, that would be so sweet! Any how, I do own rights to this story… and all the little influences in my life that helped create it… Sadly… Well, anyway, please review! Reviews are an author's best friend! And on to the story…

Once again, this -.(words).- signifies Serena's thoughts..

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Chapter 2

Serena ran all the way home, flinging open the front door and racing through the empty house to her bedroom. Her father was still at work, her mother was at the neighbor's, and her brother was at a friend's. The empty house seemed to bring alive the emptiness inside her tortured heart. She threw herself oh her bed. Tears soaked her pillowcase.

-I should be happy for him. He obviously loves her… And I can't stand in the way of real love, that goes against everything I stand for… But yet, I can't help myself… I want to be the girl he dreams about at night… The one who has his respect and can make him smile no matter what… Oh, what am I doing…? It'll never happen Serena. Get that through your head!-

The storm of emotions that had been raging a battle in Serena's heart and mind for the past few weeks were starting to take their toll on her. As the last of her tears fell, Serena felt her energy drain away. She drifted softly into a desperate, exhausted slumber, still clutching her pillow tight.

She found herself standing on a balcony. A soft breeze wrapped around her, bringing with it the alluring smell of roses. Rose petals floated gently down to the ground around her. She smiled softly to herself.

"Where are you Tuxedo Mask?"

A familiar soft laugh came to her ear as two comforting arms wrapped around her.

"My princess…"

She turned and found herself staring into his deep blue eyes… Eyes like the sea after a storm… Cupping his hand under her chin, he pulled her in to kiss her…

She awoke just before her dream-man laid his lips on hers. Something about him had been shockingly familiar to her. The more she tried to recall the dream however, the more she felts its contents slipping further away. Feeling frustrated and sadder still, she pushed herself from her bed and went downstairs to make herself something to eat. (A.N. Obviously she had to be hungry, Serena hasn't eaten a thing in hours!).

Sadly, in all her dismay, Serena tripped while walking down the stairs, rolling down the last few and landing on her back. Staring at the ceiling, she felt completely helpless.

-I really am just a klutz. I'm completely hopeless… Darien would never fall for someone like me… never…-

Serena just laid where she'd fallen for a moment. Images of him bombarded her mind. Sighing and her stomach growling, she pulled herself up and walked to into the kitchen. When she got in there and opened the fridge, however, she found that she couldn't eat a thing.

-Something is seriously wrong with me… I haven't eaten for hours and yet I can't even think of eating a thing! I can't even look at the sweets, let alone eat them. Oh Darien, why are you doing this to me? You're breaking my heart and you don't even know it…-

Sinking down, Serena rested her aching head on a near-by counter. She closed her eyes, trying to rid herself of every thought… Of all the pain. The clock on the counter shone a dim light, stating cautiously that is was 7:00. A note on the fridge said that her mom, dad, and brother had gone to a family friend's and would be back late. Smiling, she knew they were trying to give her time and space to try and feel better.

Just then, there was a knock at the front door…

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Yeah… I know, I hate cliffhangers myself, but this is just how this chapter ended. It's the longest I've written so far for this story! YAY! XD Well, I hope you enjoyed reading it and sorry it took so long to put it up. School and Dance (yes, I'm a dancer) were hectic like crazy lately! But please, stick around. It's going to continue on I hope!

Love!

.:Phoenix Feathers:.