The Reason

Serena of the Moon

Rated- G-PG

Language- English

Season- SM R

Disclaimer- SM doesn't belong to me but hopefully one day it will.

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Thanks to all of you that reviewed! I can't believe you guys actually like this. Well like I promised here's Chapter 2

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Darien's P.O.V

I walked into the arcade and greeted Andrew and Rita. Looks like she came here for a short break. I sat at my usual seat and waited for Andrew to give me my since of now (again) usual black coffee.

He started cleaning the counter and said, "Tell me something, was that Serena I just saw?" I merely nodded my head and took a sip of coffee. "Ok…what's wrong? Are you in the dog house with Serena?"

I shook my head and said, "No…Serena and I broke up." Andrew stopped his whipping and stared at me.

"You what?" both Rita and Andrew ask.

"How could you do that to her! And don't tell me she ended it or agreed with it! I know Serena! She would come in here everyday after school and say how lovely the world is and how good it felt to be in love!" Everyone in the arcade were now looking and Andrew and me. I swear I heard a few giggling girls say, "He's free! I call dibs on him!"

"I broke up with her, no, she didn't agree, and I have a good reason," I told them calmly.

"Give me one," Andrew said with his arms crossed across his chest. Rita was right behind him with her hands on her hips. Rita and I barely talk but we're good friends. She knows all about Serena and me and she looks at the girls like little sisters.

"Nightmares," I answered. Ok I know I shouldn't be talking this calmly and giving them short answers but right now I was thinking of how to make this sound less stupid. Breaking up for a nightmare? They're not going to buy it.

"Nightmares'? You broke up because of some stupid nightmare?" Told you. They looked real mad now. Remind me again why I came to him. Something about him understanding me?

"You broke her heart because of nightmares? Aren't you the one that's always saying that dreams aren't true and that they come out of our minds from our most desirable thing and that nightmares come from the thing we fear the most?" asked Rita.

"I use to think that; but this nightmare was different then the usual monster in the closet thing," I explained.

"Care to explain?" I sigh and decide the only way they'll understand me is if I tell them.

"Ok, it started about a month ago. I was in the middle of a wonderful dream of me and Serena getting married." At this part Rita gave an "awwww". "We were about to kiss when all of a sudden everything broke."

"Broke?"

"Yeah, the floor started falling underneighth us and there was this bright light. I couldn't do anything as Serena fell down. I called to her but she kept on falling. I heard her scream and another voice say, "Darien, you will stay away from Serena. If you marry Serena she will be placed in grave danger and the world as we know it will shatter forever. You must not Darien." I just kept calling out to Serena and yelled out that I will not listen to the voice. Then all of a sudden I was somewhere, I didn't know where, and everything around me was broken. I was still in my tux and there were a whole bunch of buildings around me all destroyed."

"…Woh. I see why you broke up now." Andrew said with his mouth open. Rita just nodded and sat down next to Andrew.

I felt slightly better knowing that they understood me. "Anything I can do for you?" Andrew asked.

"Well…there are a few things," I said slyly.

"…What are they?" he asked looking at me suspiciously.

"Just a few things…like you know follow her around and make sure no other guys flirt with her and tell me what she does and says day and night." Ok I know it's a lot to ask for, but I'm dispread! I want to know what my little bunny is doing!

"Darien Shields, are you asking him to spy on Serena and be her bodyguard?" Rita asks me with her arms crossed at her chest.

'Pretty much,' I think to my self.

"I don't know man," Andrew answered, looking like he was in deep thought.

I knew this was going to be hard. I do the only thing I can think of. I put on big eyes and say, "Pleeeeaaaaaaaaaaccccee?" Sounds childish? I thought so too but I would do anything for my Serena.

"Darien, I am not going to spy on her for anything," Andrew said, glaring at me. "Not even if you make that face that girls can't resist. Incase you haven't noticed I'm not a girl."

"I'll let you do anything to my car for the rest of the year," I said quickly. I know he can't resist that. He's always telling me how lucky I am to have a car like the one I have. Now he has the chance to own my car for the rest of the year…and it's only May! Sounds like a pretty good deal.

"Hmmm," he said getting that dreamy look he only gets when he's talking about Rita.

"Andrew!" Rita said smacking him on the head. Ouch. That looked like it hurt…especially with those rings.

"Sorry man. My principles won't let me do that," he said as he rubbed his head.

Oh well back to the simple plan. "Can you at least ask her how she feels about what happened and you know keep me updated on how she's feeling?"

Andrew looked over to Rita and she nodded after a while. "Sure," Andrew said getting up from his spot to go help a costumer leaving Rita and me alone.

"You still love her right?" Rita asks me. What kind of question is that?

"Of course I do!" I say and again, I swear I heard someone sigh in disappointment.

"Then go to her," she said as simple as that and left.

Serena's P.O.V

After that accident in the morning I tried acting as normal as I could. I was even late on purpose. I walked in and I could have sworn I saw Miss. H smile. I guess she was really worried about me. I mean it's not normal for your everyday late F student to suddenly show up early one morning and actually pay attention to class…Well at least pretend to.

During lunch I pretended to laugh and have fun with the girls. Lita was teasing Amy about Greg visiting just to see her. (I don't know if that ever happened but it did in my story.) I have to admit, it was fun watching Amy blush like that. I was having so much fun and none of them brought up the subject of why I was depressed the past week or Darien. I was very grateful for that.

We made plans to have a girl's night out with Mina and Raye. We would meet at the arcade around 5 and get Andrew to give drive us. We would then go to Lita's and hang out there for a while then go out to a teen movie. It was one of those scary teen movies. As much as I hated getting scared, I agreed to go. I could use a change. We would then go for walk and then to Lita's apartment for our sleep over.

The bell rung for everyone to come back inside. We all walked together and talked about tonight.

T.G.I.F., I thought to my self when the last bell of the day rung. We decided to go to our houses, get the stuff we need and then meet at the arcade. Today was one of those better days when all you care about is being with your friends and having fun.

As I walked, I thought of all the things I should bring. Well, I'm definitely going to bring my bunny sleeping bag, my tooth brush, P.Js' and my homework. (Amy's idea.) Amy convinced us that she would help us with our homework, so we agreed. Amy and Lita said they would call Mina and Raye cause according to them I'll forget to do it. I was still thinking about this when I felt myself hit something hard.

I knew I was about to hit the floor. No Darien to catch me now. Just then I felt warm hands catch me. I looked up and saw Darien using his oh so famous sly smile. (Love that smile! Who loves it with me?) I would have wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed him at that moment if it hadn't been for a little voice in my head, reminding me that it was over.

I pushed him away and stood up. When I looked back at him that to die for smile was gone and instead there was…hurt? Why would he be hurt that I pushed him away? He's been doing it for weeks now. I snap out of thoughts and start walking past him. He wouldn't let me. As simple as that. He stood in the way and wouldn't let me pass.

I looked at him in confusion. All he did was look at me for a second then he did something I didn't expect. He kissed me. So what if it was a small peck? He kissed me! What does this mean? Does he want to be with me again? He smiled at me again and said, "I think Andrew wants to talk to you," and left.

I'm serious. He just pecked my lips, said Andrew wanted to talk to me and left. How weird is that? I watched him walk down the street until all I saw was a little dot down the street. So I decide to see what Andrew wants.

Darien's P.O.V

Why did I do that? Now she might get her hopes up and will be crushed when I don't kiss her again or try to get back together. Well you can't blame a guy. What was I suppose to do? Let her fall? No thanks! Maybe I'm using it as an excuse to feel her. :sigh: I couldn't help but kiss her. Sure it was a small peck but it meant something to both of us.

I'm such an idiot! Why did I do that and then went and told her that Andrew wants to talk to her? Now she'll know I put Andrew to it and she'll try to get me back and I won't be able to resist! What? She has me wrapped very tightly around her finger. Her cute little finger…Ugh! I need to stop! What did I get myself into? Why did I kiss her? Why did I break up with her? Why did I get Andrew to "spy" on her? Why am I asking you these questions?

I kissed her because I love her and can't stop. I broke up with her because of some stupid dream. I got Andrew to spy on her because he's my closest friend and I trust him and I'm asking you these questions because I need some support! Even if it is from a complete stranger!

Serena's P.O.V

I walk into the arcade and sit in my usual stool. Andrew, in his usual cheerful mood, says hi and gets me a free chocolate milk shake. He is definitely up to something. Having no choice, I sit down and slurp while he stands there looking like he wants to say something but doesn't know how. Ok I do have a choice but I'm curious of what he wants to say.

"Hi Serena." I turn around and see Rita coming up to me from a nearby table. Hmm I didn't know she was here.

"Hey Rita. I didn't know you were here," I said to her as I put my milkshake down.

"Yeah well, I missed my little Drew so I decided to go on vacation for a while. So here I am. Oh I missed you so much! You're like a little sister to me," she said as she hugged me. "So tell me what you've been up to. How's Darien? You two getting along? Last time I saw you hated each other and then Andrew sends me a note saying that you guys are together. So tell me all the details and don't leave anything out."

Ok this is weird. Rita isn't really known for talking that much or that fast. Maybe it's just that she's happy to be here. I don't really feel like answering her questions. I mean I trust her a bit more than the girls cause she's older and wiser. Wait…older and wiser. She's the perfect person to tell what has been happening with me and Darien.

She sits down next to me and then turns to me. Well she is someone I really trust. Why not? "Well, as Andrew knows, Darien broke up with me…" I looked at her to see what her emotion would be. Her eyes softened and she gave a small smile.

"Oh sweetie, did he start calling you meatball head again?" she asked sounding very concerned.

"No…" I said. Then I spilled everything. I even told her that nobody knows besides Andrew and Rini. She told me she wouldn't tell anyone without my permission. So I told her what happened before I walked in. In the end I turned to Andrew and asked, "What did you want to talk to me?"

"Well…uh. Darien just told me this morning about your break up and I wanted to know how you were feeling," he managed to stammer out.

"Don't worry Andrew. I'm still a little sore about the whole thing but I have decided that I would try to go back to normal." 'Back when Darien and I were together and happy,' I added to myself. Andrew gave me a small smile that almost looked like, 'hope you can do it.' "Andrew…?" What in the world got me into saying this?

"Yes?" Well too late to go back now.

"Umm…can you keep a secret?" stupid question but I want to make sure he doesn't say anything to anyone. Especially Darien.

"Of course, Serena. You know that," he said leaning in.

"Can you keep it away from Darien too?"

"…Of course. If you want me to."

I nod my head and say, "…I…I still love Darien and it hurts to see him." I could feel tears trying to escape my eyes but I wouldn't let them. Andrew came around the counter and hugged me. Rita was already hugging me so he hugged both of us. At this point I let the tears run down my cheeks.

Well? What ya think? Next chapter the girls will go out for their girl's night. When they're the movies they run into this blond guy named Dave. Who is he and what does he want with the girls? I think you all know. I need ideas pleas. I had writers block so I couldn't get this chapter out sooner. Well incase you got lost this is what's happening. Serena thinks Darien broke up with her because there's something wrong with her so she stops eating, tries to be more graceful, changes her appearance and anything else she finds wrong. Darien is confused at the moment. He knows he loves her and wants her back but he keeps remembering the dream so he stops himself from getting close to her. Andrew and Rita are trying to help as much as possible and get the two together. Now about fighting. There is going to be a small battle. I don't like getting into big once cause then the story is longer and you have soo much stuff to worry about so I rather not have to worry about that. Now I have to ask you guys something. Do you want Dave to be Diamond? Or do you want him to be a regular guy that they just meet. My decision is closer to normal guy but I want to know what you guys think. Review please

-Serena