Sooo I have been going in a somewhat random order for the first three drabbles, but I decided that I wanted to take the series in a different direction and organize the drabbles as Serena and Darien's relationship develops! So, once I've finished the series, I'll go ahead and reorder the chapters to play out correctly, but in the meantime, the first three will stay in their random order. By no means does this mean you should disregard their brilliance. (: So, now from the very beginning, I bring you…

Everything: A Mini-Series of Drabbles

Strut

He sighed as he walked down the sidewalk from Tokyo University towards the Crown Arcade for some minimal relaxation time with his best friend, Andrew. Reaching up to plop his sunglasses off the top of his head onto his nose, he reached further to knead at the knot forming on his right shoulder. It was only the second week of classes and Darien was already feeling massively loaded down with schoolwork, his stress beginning to amass in the muscles of his neck, the soreness in his lower back from hunching over books for hours. The only time he could seem to forget all his worries of school and work were over the piping hot cups of coffee Andrew would serve up for him every day, black just the way he liked it.

And just as suddenly as he'd thought that was his only distraction from all his troubles, something else caught his attention that had his mind drifting far from molecular biology.

Darien Shields was not a man of cheap thrills. Scantily clad women neither drew his attention nor impressed him. He was not one to ogle at any lady, regardless of beauty or features, or attire. Women in general had failed to draw his attention beyond the occasional admission of a pretty face.

But at this very moment, all he could see was a set of legs. Legs a most beautiful shade of alabaster. Legs that shone, reflecting sunlight. Legs that were toned, shapely calf muscles accentuated with every step. Legs that looked touchable-y smooth.

Perfect legs.

Sexy legs.

Legs he just noticed were suddenly very close to him.

Legs he'd failed to notice were quickly approaching him.

Legs that collided with his own.

And now, cornflower blue eyes stared into his, blinking, perplexed. Suddenly, they hardened. The blue eyes pulled away, their owner a blonde girl in a middle school uniform, with an odd hairstyle, rosy cheeks, and a lovely face Darien didn't yet know he would never admit to contemplating.

"Did it ever cross your mind to watch where you're going, baka?" she questioned harshly.

"I could say the same to you. Now would you mind getting off of me, you Meatball Head?" He didn't even know where it had come from; defensive nature and quick wit in response to her insult he supposed.

It worked. She was fuming as she stood up from his lap, and was that a blush, too?

"For your information," she said, emphasizing the words as if he might not understand them, "I have a name, and it's Serena!"

He grinned cockily. Where was this all coming from? This kind of confidence interacting with the opposite sex was not usual for him at all. "Thanks, but I don't think I'll be needing that information, Meatball Head."

She let out a frustrated grunt and stomped her foot. "As if I have time to waste on a boy like you! See you never, baka!"

With that, she turned on her heel and began walking away.

Darien looked after her. Or rather, her legs. He'd determined they weren't the whole of what had drawn his attention. Yes, they were great legs, but it was also the way they moved, one foot in front of the other, firm and determined steps. So Serena was her name, huh? It wasn't just the legs.

It was the way she walked.

Hope you guys loved! I have a fun, sweet little story I'll be rolling out through these drabbles. Please review and let me know what you think about the story-like format or if you prefer the drabbles at random. I want your feedback! Now, I'm off to work on your next chapter of Exchange! It's going to be a good one after keeping you all waiting so long. (:

All my love!

-Rosie