The Reason

Serena of the Moon a.k.a. Serena

Rated- G-PG

Language/version- English

Season- SM R

Disclaimer- We all know who SM belongs to right? Right

Ok, I changed the rating cause when I was writing it I let something slip and I'm probably going to in the next chapter. So here's the new chapter hope you enjoy! This chapter is declared to one of my friends, Stacy! Everyone give thanks to Stacy, who kept bugging me to keep writing some more! If it wasn't for her, you wouldn't get this chapter until probably 2 more weeks.

Dave and I stood outside Lita's apartment door, talking in almost a whisper. "Thanks again for doing this," I said with a smile.

He returned my smile and said, "It was fun. I've done this before but I never had as much fun as I did with you." He stopped to laugh and then said, "You probably think it's weird for me to be doing this but I love helping couples. I guess you can say it's an Aino curse."

It probably it. I always wondered where Mina got her match making skills… "Dave, I've been meaning to ask you…um…"

"Yes?"

"Well…umm…do you always act like tonight? I mean how you had your arm around me all the rime and…" Ok, I think I've embarrassed myself enough. "…Uh…yeah," I said looking down at my shoes. He was silent for a moment then lifted my chin up with two fingers to look at him.

"I'll let you in on a little secret. Does your boyfriend have black hair and blue eyes?" I looked at him confused and just nodded my head. "Well he was following us. When we entered the movie theater I had a feeling someone was following us. So when Mina pulled out her compact I saw him, thanks to the light from the screen. He was looking at us too. So if my theory is right, he's either her jealous or really curious. So I decided to test it out by putting my hand around you. If looks could kill I'd would have been dead before I knew it! I could clearly see he was mad. He clearly loves you. Now all we have to do it let jealousy run its natural course." Oh, I get it! Darien does care! He must have remembered earlier, Rini told him where we were going. That little hot devil!

"Good night, Princess," he said in a louder voice. I didn't even realize how quiet he was whispering before. He leaned down and kissed my cheek gently. He was so close to my ear that he whispered, "He's around the corner too." He stood back up to his regular size and started walking to the elevators.

I let out a dreamy sigh that I only use when Darien's around. Hey, he's out there hiding around a corner so why not add to his jealousy with an "Oh-my-God!-He's-so-dreamy-I-can't-wait-to-see-him-tomorrow" sigh? I could have sworn I heard someone punch a wall. I almost laughed out loud as I opened Lita's door, full of gossip to tell.

I listened closely as Serena thanked that guy, I found out earlier was Dave. They were awfully close and whispering. I could only manage to hear a few words. They're talking, and talking and now she's looking down at her shoes. He had better not had said something to make her blush! What! Now he's tilting her head up! He better not try to kiss her or I'll kill him with my bare hands!

He was whispering something to her that I couldn't hear. I leaned closer and head him say, "Good night princess."

My knuckles turned white as my hands balled into fists. I was ready to charge at him when I saw him kiss her cheek. If he hadn't walked away I would have done it too. I KNOW Serena didn't like that! She only likes MY kisses! I looked away from Dave to Serena. She stood there with a dazed smile and sighed! Sighed! She actually sighed over HIM! I couldn't take it anymore! I punched a nearby wall, leaving a hole.

"Damn," I muttered under my breath. I waited for her to close the door before I headed for the elevator.

Later

The elevator door opened and Darien stepped into the lobby. He looked around the lobby and I knew he was looking for me. He finally found me and started walking towards me. Looks like he had the same idea as me. I was sitting on one of the couches that were against the wall and when he was five feet away I stood up. I started walking toward him and we met half way.

"Shall we?" I asked gesturing toward the front door. He didn't answer and just started walking toward the door. Taking it as a sign to follow, I did. I followed him as he walked down the sidewalk.

"Leave her alone," he said suddenly stopping, causing me to almost bump into his back.

"Excuse me?" I asked teasingly. I knew what he meant but I wanted to hear it out of his mouth.

He turned around to me and said, "Leave her alone. Stay away from her. She's mine." I could clearly see the flames in his eyes.

"Yours? If she's yours why would she accept the blind date Mina set her up with? I don't think anyone can claim something as sweet as her. If it's possible, I'm going to try and win her hear." It was true. Serena is someone special. It might be impossible to believe but in the short three hours I've known Serena I'm really considering forgetting about getting her and this jerk, that doesn't deserve her, together and keeping her to myself.

"It's going to take a lot more than a few dates and sweet words to win her over. I've been through a lot, and I mean A LOT, to get a special place in her heart. Think this as a warning, If you don't stay away from her I'll make sure you regret ever coming near her," With that he walked away. All right Darien Shields. If you want a war you got one.

Hmm…Maybe that should have been last chapter's ending. Maybe it should be this chapter's ending. Well Stacy did get me to write a lot so I might as well!

The room was full of girlish screams and giggles. "Told you he knew what he was doing! Oh my God! It would have been so funny if we discovered him before and be all like, "Darien Shields are you following me?" and then you would throw your arms around his neck and start making out!"

I couldn't help but giggle too. "And you're sure you heard him punch the wall?" Raye asked with a smile.

"I'm pretty sure I heard him," I said, with the smile I couldn't get rid of.

"Well let's go see it!" Lita said as she stood up. We followed her out the door, across the hall, and around the corner.

"Woh," we all said in union. I can't believe he did that! We all stood there with our mouths and eyes wide open.

"Wow…Serena, I knew Darien jogged in the morning and stuff but when did he get this strong? He must have been pretty mad." I just nodded my head in agreement. Wow he really cares.

"Man, my neighbors aren't going to be happy…" Lita said quietly.

Amy got closer and examined the hole. "You better hope he's use to this kind of stuff or else he's in great pain right now."

"Who cares! The point is that he did it, which means he's jealous!" Mina said jumping up and down. We all started giggling and joined Mina in jumping.

"Hey, quiet out there!" someone yelled from a nearby room. We all calmed down and entered Lita's apartment.

"Hey, where's Rini?" I asked noticing her for the first time that she wasn't there.

"Oh she was so tired when we came back that she immediately went to sleep." Amy explained.

"Let's stay up all night and watch movies!" Mina ordered.

"We can't stay up too late. We planed to go shopping for Andrew's party, remember? I also volunteered to help him cook and stuff," Lita explained. What party? No one told me about a party.

"What party?" I asked.

"Don't you remember? A few weeks ago Andrew said he was going to have a small party to welcome back Rita. He said she was taking a short vacation. Then he invited us," Raye explained using her I-can't-believe-you-don't-remember-you-are-such-a-meatball-head voice.

"I guess I wasn't paying attention…It must have been one of those days after the break up." Ha! That shut her up! She had that guilty look on her face, she gets after yelling at me and realizing what she did. Everyone was quiet for a minute. "…Lita, where's your popcorn?" I asked, lightning the mood. From there on we left our worries behind and had fun. There were pillow fights, make overs', and my favorite, eating!

All I could think about was Serena and that guy. Did she really like him? I was sitting-uh lying on my couch looking at the ceiling. I've been walking all day and all it's done is made me run into Serena…Ok I did it on purpose a few times but not the first few times. Well by this time she should be gossiping about her "date" if you can call it that. That guy said Mina set her up on a blind date but if she did why did they all go with her? I sat up and pulled on my shirt, which had been tossed to the side as soon as I came in. (A.N. drool) I need someone to talk to. Let's see, today is Friday and Andre works till ten on Fridays.

I looked at my clock hanging on the wall and saw that it was 9:30. If I hurry I might be able to make it. I walked out of my apartment, grabbing my keys before I left. I decided on my motorcycle. It was faster and easier to get around in. I arrived at the arcade about seven to ten.

"Darien? Why are you here so late?"

"Nice to see you too, Andrew," I said as I sat on one of the stools. I looked around and saw that no one else was here. Who would? On a Friday night? At ten?

"Sorry, but seriously, what are you doing-?"

"I CAN'T DO IT ANDREW!" I suddenly yelled.

"…Can't do what Darien? As far as I know you're perfect in everything." I could tell he added the last part for humor, but I wasn't really in the mood.

"I can't do it…I can't stand to see Serena with another guy." I explained to Andrew what happened in the last few hours of my life. He didn't say anything. He just listened and when I was though he sat there thinking.

"You want her back don't you?" What a stupid question!

"Of course I do! But those damn dreams pop into my head and stop me from doing anything!"

"Then quit being such a dumb ass and ignore them! You told me before that that voice said to stay away from Serena or she'll die. Serena has said that she doesn't care if she dies as long as she's with you. Now would you rather have her die unhappy without you or die happy, knowing you would do anything for her happiness?"

"…"

"Besides, what are the chances that that dream will become a reality?"

"…" I didn't really know what to say. Except maybe, "You're right. I would do anything for her happiness and I want her back!"

"And I'm going to help you!"

I just looked at him and asked, "Are you for real? You're going to help me?"

"With a little help."

"From who?"

"Can't tell, but one of them will be Rita, so you don't have to worry about anything stupid happening." To tell the truth, I didn't really trust Andrew's match making skills…but Rita will be there looking after him so nothing really bad can happen…

"How?"

"My dinner party, duh."

"Yeah, but she's probably going to bring that guy with her. I told you he said he would do anything to get her."

"Well all we have to do is keep them apart. It seems that the only problem is that Dave is in the way. Then we'll play spin the bottle and we'll use the "make one side heavier" trick. (I don't know what the heck I'm talking about so don't ask.) Just make sure you sit across from her We'll all get one turn so you'll get to kiss her two times."

"Are you sure? How do you know it'll work? Don't you think they would find it suspicious that whenever they spin, they get the person across?"

"Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it. Now, let's get out of here." He stood up from his spot and started locking up.

"Later," I said before I got back on my motorcycle. As I rode home I thought, 'A few more days and you'll be all mine.'

You guys notice this chapter was longer then the others? I think I deserve extra reviews, don't you think? But seriously I've only gotten like 4-5 reviews last chapter. Please everyone review! I take reviews from anyone! If everyone reviewed I would have over a thousand reviews! So please review! I already have the next chapter half way done so if you want it you guys better review! Again thanks to Stacy for encouraging me to finish writing this chapter! Thanks to her I've got an idea of how this story will end!

THANKS STACY!