I'm sorry to inform you that my internet access is limited and homework is a lot. Therefore, I will start submitting my chapters on the weekends only. Sorry for the inconveniance…
Chapter 20: Eep! #5"You're soo pretty!"
The girls crowded around behind Serena. Serena looked into the mirror in front of her, a dazed look on her face.
"Serena?"
"Wow…"
A combination of Mina's fashion, Rei's make-up, Lita's dieting (which Serena actually enjoyed), and Ami's tips on etiquette was staring back at Serena. Serena looked at the elegant watch on her wrist.
"It's 6:30… 30 more minutes to wait."
"Let's watch a movie while we're waiting!"
"I still don't know how I got myself into this…"
Darien grumbled to himself as he showered and put on his tux. He had a dozen roses ready, his specialty. The last thing he donned before leaving his apartment was a white mask that covered the top of his face to his nose.
"Wahhhh!"
Five girls sat or lay on the floor and couch crying and sobbing at the movie in front of them.
"Brian! How could you do that to her!"
The doorbell rang and Lita, still sniffling, turned off the TV. Mina, wiping away the tears on her face placed a white mask on Serena's face. Rei sniffled.
"The four of us are going to the bathroom to wash our faces. You greet him and go."
The four girls left Serena, who cleaned her face, wore the mask, and then opened the door.
His eyes widened at the beauty in front of him. Serena stood in the doorway wearing a sil white dress with gold patterns and a white mask. He had to clear his throat before he could speak.
"These are for you."
"Thank you."
"Shall we go?"
A slight blush graced Serena's face and she put the flowers in a vase before they left. Darien acted as chivalrous as anyone could be. He opened the car door for her and they went out.
"Awwww. That's so cute."
The four girls watched them leave from Serena's window.
"I can't wait for the wedding!"
Darien was unsure of what was going on. He liked Serena, but this person was so enchanting, just like Serena in every way…
Serena couldn't tell what she was feeling. This man was like Darien in almost every way. But it couldn't be Darien, he didn't like her… right?
"Lady, by what name may I call you?"
Serena bit her lip for a moment and then replied carefully.
"Usagi. What may I call you?"
Darien had his answer prepared.
"Mamoru."
They ate in silence for awhile, and then Darien started a conversation.
"So, how do you know Motoki?"
"Motoki? Are you a friend of his?"
"Yes. I visit him often, for some coffee and to talk- Wait, you still haven't answered my question."
"Oh, he's a friend of mine and I talk with him every day. He's a great friend, almost like my brother."
Conversation continued but neither could shake the feeling. When dinner finished Darien and Serena walked back out and Darien drove her hom. They got of the car.
"Thank you for the night Mamoru. It was nice."
"My pleasure Usagi."
"I believe we remove our masks now."
They both took off their masks and it five long agonizing seconds to realize who they were.
"Darien?"
"Serena?"
Both immediately they had been set up. Darien smiled wryly.
"Something tells me you were not aware of this situation either… Let's just say, we got set up."
Serena groaned.
"Mina! Why do you keep doing this to me!"
Darien cocked an eyebrow.
"We should make a list of what they've done so far."
"The first one was the closet which Rei managed to set up. The second one was the mistletoe at the party. The third one was that stupid dare, and now the fourth one is this blind date!"
Darien frowned.
"The first and second and fourth I know about, but what is the third one."
"You don't remember? That dare where I had to be Sa-"
Serena's eyes widened and she shut her mouth. Curiously Darien poked her.
"Hey, what were you going to say."
Serena shook her head.
"Anyway, thanks for the night. But I'm just wondering, how come you're not this nice all the time?"
Serena waved and went into her house leaving Darien to wonder what she had been about to say and how to be nice all the time.