Chapter 10. Swaying a Girls Heart.
Prom Night.
"What is it Raye?" asks Serena as she turns around.
"I…" Raye sighs then tires to build up the courage to tell her friend the worst thing any girl could receive before Prom. "Darien made a bet and it involves you. He made a bet with his jock buddies that he date you and take you to the prom."
Serena doesn't say anything. Amy and Mina look at Raye surprise that she would tell this to Serena at this time. Serena hangs up her dress and brushes off the wrinkles then turns to Raye.
"How could you say that to me Raye?" asks Serena. "How could you lie to me right in front of my face?"
"Serena it's not a lie," says Raye. "It's pretty obvious when out of the blue he starts to be nice to you and ask you to Prom. That's was kind of suspicious."
"No it wasn't. Just because a cute guy likes me doesn't need to be that he's betting his buddies to see how long he'd last with me or something." Tears start to stream from her eyes. She walks over to her bathroom and locks the door behind her.
"Serena please don't be mad at me. I wanted to tell you the truth. I didn't mean for you to get hurt."
"Well, it's a little late for that Raye," says Mina. "How could you do this right now?"
"It's the truth. As a friend I had to tell Serena."
"It is true Mina," says Lita. "I heard Darien talking about it."
"How could he do that to Serena?" asks Amy. "It's the worst joke ever."
"If Serena doesn't want to believe us then she'll have to see if for herself at Prom," says Raye.
"Personally I like to get my hands on him and teach him a thing or two," says Lita clenching her fist.
"Lets not talk about this anymore," says Mina. "Lets just help Serena get through the night."
"Okay," the other girls say.
"Serena," says Mina knocking on the door. "It's me Mina. Can I come in?"
"I want to be alone," says Serena.
"Serena I'm sorry for what I said," says Raye. "Please forgive me. We should have fun tonight. After all its our senior year and there aren't many senior events left in the year. Can we call it a truce?"
Serena unlocks the door and peeks outside the bathroom. She clears her tears then nods her head. Raye then walks over to Serena and gives her a big hug.
'I just hope that he doesn't break your heart Serena or I'm going to break his arm.' Raye thinks to herself.
"Lets do your hair Serena," says Mina pulling out a chair for Serena to sit on.
"Okay," says Serena feeling much better now that Raye has apologize. Serena didn't want to believe that Raye was right, but deep down in her gut something is telling her other wise. She remembers what Darien had told her in that room a couple days ago.
"Serena, I just want you to know that whatever happens that this is real and that I never meant to hurt you."
'Why would he say that? No it can't be. Darien would never hurt me that way. Call me meatball head and tease me because of my bad grades and klutziness but never something like this.'
A couple hours later the girls are ready to head to prom. Each of them walk down the stairs and Serena's dad starts taking pictures of them like a paparazzi. The girls look their best, but when Serena comes down the stairs everyone gasp. She look exactly like a princess.
"Serena," says Mr. Tuskino. "My little Serena. You look beautiful tonight." He kisses the top of her forehead.
"Thanks, dad," says Serena with smile and hug.
"So, your mother told me that your date is Darien Shields, the football teams captain."
"Yes, that's why I told him to meet me at the prom and I would go with girls."
"That's too bad."
"Yeah, right. Bye!" Serena follows her friends out the door and into the limo. "This is so neat. I feel like a star."
The limo drives them off to Prom. Then a couple seconds later Darien appears in his bike in front of Serena's house. He sees the limo just turning around the corner.
"I'm too late," says Darien. He sighs then revs his bike and rides off.
The girls arrive at the prom and as they exit their limo they are bombarded by more flashing lights. The theme of the prom is movies so they made the entrance be a red carpet with paparazzi taking pictures as they come inside. They all pose every time the camera's flash.
As they enter the main hall, the five hold hands together and look around. The place is decorated of old Hollywood style. Classic chandeliers, royal curtains, and elegant assortments of old movie props.
"This is going to be a night to remember guys," says Raye. "Come on lets go find our table."
"You guys go ahead," says Serena. "I'm going to go find Darien."
"Serena," calls Raye.
"Huh?"
"Be careful."
"Raye…" Serena nods her head and leaves the girls.
Serena walks around the main room looking for Darien. She couldn't seem to find him but she finds Haruka and Michiru. Haruka has a tux on and she looks very elegant in it, while Michiru has on a yellow dress that is sleeveless and flowing long to the floor.
"Michiru Haruka," says Serena as she approaches the two. "You look great."
"So do you Serena," says Michiru.
Haruka has to agree with a grin. She looks Serena up and down then takes her hand. Serena is surprise by this as she sees Haruka kiss her hand. This makes Serena blush.
"Stunning Serena," says Haruka with smile as she release Serena's hand. "Just like a princess."
"Thanks," says Serena. "Have you seen Darien by any chance?"
"No," replies Michiru. "He must be running late. He was helping put all the decorations together just this afternoon. I'm sure he'll be hear soon."
"Hey, Serena," says Haruka. "Save a dance for me?"
"Sure," says Serena blushing again.
"Haruka you are so bad," says Michiru pulling her away. "I can't take you anywhere." Haruka winks at Serena as the two walk off.
The music begins and people start to dance. Mina, Raye and Amy are ask to dance by some guys and the three head for the dance floor. Lita and Serena stay at the table.
"Oh, Lita," says Serena feeling really anxious. "I don't want Raye to be right."
"Serena…" says Lita sighing. "I don't either but…"
"Oh, look there he is." Serena gets up and runs through the crowd to him. Someone beats her to him. It's Rubeus and she gets closer to hear their conversation.
"I thought you were going to miss the announcements," says Rubeus. "Once Serena's crown Prom Queen you've won the bet."
Serena gasp at what Rubeus just said. She sees Darien with no emotion in his face as he looks at Rubeus. He then realizes Serena starring at him.
"Oh, no," says Darien. "Serena!"
Serena walks backwards as Darien tries to catch up to her. Darien is right in front of her and before Darien could say a word Serena does the unthinkable. She slaps him right in the face real hard. The hit is so loud that everyone on the dance floor stops dancing and is starring at the two.
AN: I was watching Sailor Moon Super and the ep of Serena's Birthday was classic to me. I remember so well I only saw it like twice I think. Way to go Serena for slapping Darien. LOL. Ok maybe he didn't deserve it at that moment but from 1st season and 2nd season, hell yeah. So don't hate me for slapping him the chump. LOL. I hope you enjoyed it.