Author: IanBuddy
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance
Disclaimer: I do not now nor ever will own Sailormoon, etc etc… This is done for fun not profit, so on and so forth.
Description: Hey one and all, V-chan here with Chapter 2. I'm thinking that you probably liked the first chapter enough to keep reading. Thank you :) Anyway, to re-summarize, this is another sappy, but clean, romantic story where Serena is having a horrible time with hiccups, and Darien has come up with a plan to help her get rid of it. How does he do it…hmm…well you're just gonna have to read and find out. Lots of love and kisses to my friends and readers who keep me writing. Hope you like.
Hiccup Mania
CHAPTER 2:
Two hours later, the trio met in front of the arcade dressed in not very summer-y clothes. They all hopped into Darien's car and proceeded to their destination.
"So where are we going Darien?" Serena probed impatiently from the back seat. HICCUP
"Relax Meatball Head, we'll be there in a few minutes," Darien responded, chuckling at her anxious behavior.
"I think I have an idea of what you're planning," Andrew announced confidently.
"I doubt it," Darien retorted smugly.
"If you know Drew then tell me…PLEEAASSSEEE!" Serena begged as she wrapped her arms tightly around Andrew's neck pinning his head to the head rest.
"Serena…choke cough…stop, you're choking …"
"Good grief Meatball Head, you're killing the poor guy with that strangle hold," Darien intervened on Andrew's behalf.
Serena, realizing that Andrew was starting to turn purple, quickly released her grip around his neck. "Oh no, I'm so sorry Drew, I didn't realize…"
"Cough…no problem…cough…I'm fine," Andrew tried to reassure her as he struggled to regain his breath.
HICCUP
"Andrew doesn't know where we are going Meatball Head, he was just running his mouth off as usual. But honestly girl, you didn't have to choke him to death."
"I said I was sorry jerk, it was just an accident."
"Well be more careful next time. For all of our safety, please try to keep your 'accidents' and klutz attacks to a minimum today ok."
Serena glared and stuck her tongue out at him, even though she knew he couldn't see her. Here he goes being a jerk again. Next time maybe I'll 'accidentally' strangle him. she thought as an evil grin formed on her lips.
"What is that look for?" Darien inquired as he viewed her sinister look in his rear view mirror.
Surprised that he could see her, she immediately replaced her menacing gaze with an innocent 'I'm too cute to be mean' one. "I don't know what you're talking about." HICCUP
"Yeah sure, anyway we're here," he stated as he made a right turn in the direction of the airstrip.
"I knew it!" Andrew bellowed enthusiastically. "Dude I knew you were going to do this."
Darien didn't say anything but sat with a slight smirk on his lips.
"Do what Drew, do what?" Serena asked with the same amount of enthusiasm.
"Can I tell her?" Andrew asked his friend.
"Sure."
"Well Serena, Darien here is taking you skydiving."
"Skydiving?" she repeated softly with defeat weighing down on her spirit. HICCUP "Um…I hate to break this to you Darien but I've already been skydiving before. So, unfortunately, your plan to scare the hiccups out of me is not going to work. Thanks for trying though."
"Don't count it as a lost so soon Meatball Head, you still haven't been skydiving with ME," Darien answered confidently.
"You're right, what was I thinking…going with YOU probably will be a terrifying experience." HICCUP
Darien chuckled at her sarcastic resolution.
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As they pulled into the parking area, the three excited the car and strolled up to the hanger.
"My friend Jason, who's the dive instructor, will be taking us up today. Try to be on your best behavior Meatball Head, we don't want him to regret taking us up. Plus I still have a few more favors to collect from him."
Serena glared and made obscene gestures behind his back, as Andrew just chuckled and shook his head at their idiocracy.
"Hey Darien," a man with sandy blonde hair yelled from across the room.
"Yo Jason," Darien replied.
As the too approached each other they slapped hands in their male frat boy kind of way, as well as a few brisk pats on the back.
Wow what a hottie. I must be the luckiest girl in the world right now to be constantly surrounded by the hottest guys in town…hee hee. She thought gleefully as she peaked at the gorgeous man from behind Darien's back.
"I'm glad you called when you did 'cause I'm about to take my class up in a few," Jason chatted joyfully.
"I'm looking forward to tagging along."
"Of course you are you cheapskate," he joked, then turned his attention to Andrew. "Hey Andrew, what's up dude?"
"Not much," Andrew replied as they slapped hands in greeting as well.
"Wow, it's good to see you guys again, it's been a while."
"I know, you need to come hang out at the arcade more often like Darien…he practically lives there."
"Would love to, I've just been busy lately, you know teaching these diving classes, and taking a few courses at the college. A guy's gotta make a living."
"Yeah I know what you mean. Some of us have to work for a living," Andrew responded with light sarcasm as he glanced in Darien's direction.
Darien rolled his eyes at his two jesting friends. "Yeah dude I guess that sucks for you. But don't worry I'll be thinking of you and your plight as I'm chillin' on my yacht in the Caribbean," he retorted with an equal amount of sarcasm.
The guys chuckled at Darien's witty comeback.
"Now, can we get back at the matter at hand?" Darien demanded with a bit of impatience.
"Alright alright, so who's the intended victim?" Jason inquired with a sinister gleam in his eyes.
Darien wrapped his arm around Serena to position his hand on the small of her back and slid her forward.
"Well well well, who do we have here?" Jason drawled with a big flashy smile plastered on his face.
HICCUP
He even has great teeth, what a cutie. She stuck out her hand meekly as she peered up at him through her eyelashes. "Hi, I'm Serena…Serena Anders."
Jason gently took her hand in his and kissed the back of it in a gentleman-like fashion. "Nice to meet you Serena Anders, I'm Jason McPherson, and I'll be your dive instructor today."
Serena giggled and blushed at his chivalrous behavior. HICCUP Now why can't 'others' be gentlemanly like Jason. It wouldn't hurt. Wait…why does Darien still have his hand on my back? I wonder if he forgot it was there.
Darien was not amused by Jason's flirtatious antics. He calmly and smoothly removed Serena's hand from his buddy's grasp. "Always the playboy, huh Jason," he stated a bit aggressively.
Jason chuckled heartily at Darien's remark, "I never thought I'd see the day when 'Mr. I am too busy to care about a girl' would be jealous."
"I agree," Andrew chimed in. "Darien has been shocking the life outta me today. You should have seen them earlier when Serena poured…" But he stopped in midsentence as he noticed bloody daggers emanating from Darien's eyes. "Ah…yeah…today has been a weird day."
Trying hard to hold back another round of laughter, Jason cleared his throat loudly. "Well that was fun. Now enough of this banter, we've best get going. I've got other people waiting to go diving as well," Jason stated as he ushered them to the back room.
HICCUP What in the world is going on here? Am I missing something? Did he just say what I thought he said? I must be hearing things, or maybe Jason is delusional…there's NO WAY Darien is jealous over me. Argh…nothing makes sense. Serena eventually came to the conclusion that she was overhearing a conversation which was probably some sort of inside joke. After all they were all good friends, and friends loved to tease each other…she should know. But there was one thing that still confused her, it was the fact that Darien was still holding her hand as they walked to the back room. Weird! HICCUP
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"Alright everyone, we are almost at cruising altitude," Jason bellowed over the roar of the plane's engine. "So is everyone ready to jump?"
"Yeah!" was the collective response.
"Great! So let's get ready. Remember, review in your minds everything we discussed earlier and your jump will be an awesome experience. Mark, you're up first man."
"ALRIGHT BABY!" the scraggily surfer-looking guy, who was obviously Mark, exclaimed loudly.
Serena sat nervously trying to go over in her head all she was instructed to do. She glanced briefly over at Darien who indulged her with one of his impish, but very hot, grins. HICCUP Argh, that stupid Darien. I already told that jerk that I've been skydiving before, so I know this definitely won't scare these wretched hiccups away. Well I shouldn't be too angry with him, at least I get to have some fun with a free dive…lucky!
"Hey Serena," Jason spoke loudly as he sat next to her, causing her to jump in fright and almost fall out of her seat. "Sorry sweetheart, I didn't mean to scare you."
"Oh I wasn't scared, just startled a bit that's all," she fibbed giggling nervously.
Jason chuckled at her obvious anxiety. "So, are you nervous?"
"Nope."
"Good," he stated as he sat back and draped his arm around her shoulders and gave it a little squeeze.
Serena instantly tensed up at his brazen actions. Oh my goodness, is he flirting with me? Alright now I'm really confused. Ok calm down girl, maybe he's just being friendly. Don't be stupid, just because a hot as apple pie guy puts his arm around you doesn't automatically mean he's flirting. But even if he is…who cares he's gorgeous. So why do I still feel uncomfortable. Maybe my senses are all screwed up because of the altitude…yeah that sounds good. With that thought she forced herself to relax so she could enjoy this experience.
"You're not afraid are you?" he asked as he felt how stiff her body was.
"Of course I'm not afraid of skydiving, I've done this once before," she replied completely misunderstanding his question. "In fact I've already told Darien that…HICCUP…that I wasn't afraid, but he didn't listen to me. Actually I don't think he cares about my issue right now. He probably just wanted to go skydiving and then used me as an excuse to do it."
"Maybe…or maybe this was a roundabout way for him to get closer to you."
"I doubt it. He probably…"
"You know he's in love with you right?" Jason interrupted her thought.
"What?! W-why would you say that?" she stuttered in shock and with disbelief.
"Darien and I have been boys for a long time, and I can read him like an open book. Plus…right now he's over there simmering in his seat because he thinks I'm flirting with you…which I am of course," he loudly whispered the last part in her ear.
Serena could not believe her ears. I know he is not saying what I think he said? Either Jason has had one too many jumps or it's so freaking loud in here that I didn't hear him correctly. There's no way Darien is in love with ME. Slowly she turned her head ever so slightly to get a peak at Darien. To her amazement it actually appeared as though he was about to break a blood vessel in his head. Oh my goodness, he really looks pissed. Can it be? Could he really be in love with me like I am with him? Maybe Jason isn't as psychotic as I thought he was. HICCUP
"Don't look so surprised Serena. Darien is usually a bit slow when it comes to women and expressing his feelings, but I do know he is crazy in love with you."
Is he serious? I highly doubt that Darien has ever had trouble with women. I mean look at him, he's the hottest guy in town. Any girl in her right mind would shamelessly throw herself at his feet and beg him to go out with her. So if that's the case, and he could get any girl he wanted, why would want me? Of course I'm secretly in love with him, but I know he would never give me the time of day.
"Look, never mind about Darien, you need to put your mind back on the jump right now."
Serena nodded and then made her way over to the rest of the group making sure to not make eye contact with Darien. Yes he's right, think about the jump, not Darien and him loving you, which I don't know is true. What am I saying, of course it's not. But Jason does know him. STOP, think about the jump…and not the hot gorgeous guy who's right next to you…ARGH! HICCUP
"Alright everyone, listen up," Jason shouted to the group of jumpers. "We're about to start. Everyone line up in order. Mark, you're up buddy."
"Alright! Let's Rock Dude," Mark hollered and hooted as he positioned himself by the open door.
"And remember everyone, relax, stay calm…and just have fun. Have a great jump, and see you on the ground."
A huge cheer went up from the group as everyone got into position.
Serena suddenly started to feel jumping beans going crazy in her stomach, her heart was beating a mile a minute, and her hands felt sweaty. Feeling nervous was an understatement. HICCUP What is wrong with me? I shouldn't be behaving like this, I've done this before. Aagh, it's probably Darien and his supposed love for me. Or maybe it's all his stupid hype about scaring the hiccups outta me…yeah that's probably the safest route, blame him for my problems. What an idiot, I would think a guy with his smarts would come up with a better idea at getting rid of my ailment. Honestly he should have jumped at the chance to turn me into his maid, or something else more humiliating. I must be the idiot, how stupid of me to even ask him for help. I guess when a person is desperate they will go along with any outrageous idea.
"Hey," Darien nudged her from her trance. "Are you alright? You don't look well."
Surprised by Darien's sudden closeness, she had to mentally make he voice sound normal, since butterflies decided to begin dancing around in her tummy. "Of course I'm alright, I was just thinking that's all."
"About Jason?" he questioned with an icy tone.
Serena was shocked. What kind of question is that? Hmm…this might be my chance to test Jason's suspicions. "What if I was? Are you jealous?"
Darien stared intently at the blonde girl as he was caught off guard by her response.
Serena could see that he wasn't expecting an answer like that from her. She was beginning to feel a tad superior because she had stumped the all-knowing Darien, but then she noticed his tight lips and clenched jaw and thought she might have made a mistake making that remark. But in an instant his mood did a complete 180.
"And what if I am jealous?" he shot back with a slight raise of his brow and a smirk pulling on his lips.
Serena was flabbergasted. She honestly didn't think he would come back with that remark. She thought maybe he would get tongue-tied, or outright deny the accusation.
"Or maybe that's what you wanted, for me to be jealous. If you so desperately want to be with Jason then by all means…don't let me stop you," he spat angrily.
What, another mood change. Again Serena was at a lost for words, "Wha-what do you…I'm not trying get with…"
"Alright Serena, it's time to jump," Jason yelled out to her.
She looked at Jason's outstretched hand then back to Darien's all-knowing look. HICCUP Fine, if he wants to be that way. I have no reason to feel guilty. We are not a couple, and he's never implied that he wanted to be with me. I'm a free woman after all, I can flirt with whomever I want. With that she turned up her nose in a snotty manner with a humph, and made her way towards Jason.
"Ok, don't be nervous, you'll do just fine," Jason encouraged as he placed his hands on her hips causing her cheeks to redden slightly.
"I'm not nervous. Like I said I've done this before," she replied giving him a flirtatious smile. HICCUP
"Alright Meatball Head, are you ready to say goodbye to those hiccups, or are you going to stand there all day flirting with Jason?" Darien grunted as he came up behind her.
Serena responded by narrowing her eyes at him.
"And after your hiccups are gone…I still would like to have my reward," he whispered smoothly into her ear.
Calm down girl, he's trying to break your will…goodness it's working, but I will never let him know that. "Sure Darien, you can have whatever you want once this dive scares these hiccups away," she stated sarcastically and turned away. She could hear him chuckling at her comment. That boy is so exasperating, and arrogant. Whatever, just ignore him and jump off this plane…yeah…I can do it…no problem.
"Darien, are you ready to jump with her?" Jason asked his friend.
"As ready as I'm ever gonna be," he answered with a playful smirk as he saw the confused expression on Serena's face.
"What are you talking about? Why is Darien jumping with me? Is that even allowed?"
"Because I asked Jason to let me go with you…so you wouldn't be too scared of course," Darien responded nonchalantly. "Don't worry, I'll take good care of you," he finished with a wink.
Serena rolled her eyes at his arrogant attitude. Now this is the Darien I know, a jerk who constantly belittles me. "Darien, you idiot, what exactly do you hear when I open my mouth to talk, huh? I'm starting to think you enjoy ignoring me."
"When you're out there you'd better hold my hands tightly though, just to be on the safe side. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to you," he continued ignoring her comment.
"Ugh, good grief," she sputtered with frustration. "You see what I have to deal with Jason? You see how he ignores me?"
"I see," Jason chuckled.
"Com'on Meatball Head, we don't have all day to stand here and argue," he fussed while trying to grab her hands.
"Leave me alone you jerk, I am perfectly capable of jumping by myself." HICCUP Moron! Of course he will treat me like a mindless idiot. I don't know why I expected better. Jason is so wrong about him. It's sad though…I was actually starting to believe that he cared for me. sniff Whatever, I'll get over the hurt like I usually do. "Ok Jason, I'm ready."
"Oh one more thing before you jump alone Meatball Head."
"What!" HICCUP Her patience level had already hit its limit.
"The next time, if ever, you think about skydiving again, make sure you pack your own chute," he answered softly into her ear while wrapping an arm around her small waist.
No butterflies, no butterflies! He doesn't care about you, he's just teasing you again. "Yeah yeah whatever jerk," she exclaimed rolling her eyes. What a bone-head. 'You better pack your own chute next time'…he honestly can't help being mean to me…even though he's holding me so gently. Focus! Doesn't he think I know to pack my own chute? Obviously no…he probably thinks I'm dumb, that's why he said that. He didn't tell that to Andrew or anyone else, just me…hold on a sec…why would he say that? What an odd statement. He's implying that I didn't pack my…well come to think of it, I don't remember doing it. She turned her head to glance at Darien, who was sporting a mischievous looking grin. Instantly she began to feel very uncomfortable as she dreaded the response to her next question. "Why are you telling me this?"
"Oh no reason. I just thought you would like to be aware of the fact that I was the one who packed your bag, while you're plummeting hundreds of feet to the ground below. Especially since you want to jump alone," he responded with a smile as his arms tightened around her waist.
All the color drained from her face as she heard this. HICCUP "And why…gulp…is this a problem?"
"Well I needed a way to scare you, so I conveniently forgot to pack your chute."
"What!" HICCUP
"But don't worry sweetheart, I'll be there to catch you."
"W-what? Are you crazy…"
"Bon Voyage," he yelled cheerfully as he tossed her off the plane.
"Darieeeennnn…." Was the last high-pitched scream Darien heard as Serena tumbled rapidly towards the Earth.
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End of Chapter 2
Kon'nichi wa Minna. I hope everyone liked this chapter. I know it got kinda breathy, sorry couldn't help myself I had to get a lot of the drama out there. I've been trying really hard to get this chapter out sooner than later. Initially I wanted to add the next part to this chapter, but it is a bit long so I'll just make another chapter. So there will be a total of 4 chapters when I'm done. Don't worry chapter 3 will be more exciting and very very sappy. Please be kind when you review. Honestly I was on something when I thought up this crazy story. I know there are probably some things that aren't true about skydiving, I wouldn't know 'cause I've never been hee hee. I'm just hoping that people can enjoy this for entertaining purposes. Oh, btw, Jason is Jadeite…I love to use everyone (even the generals) if I can. Look forward to chapter 3 which will be out really soon. Thank you so much to all my wonderful friends and the people who keep me writing. Take care and God Bless!!
V-Chan (aka IanBuddy)
January 2008