Disclaimer: I unfortunately dont own Sailor Moon or the characters...but I wish I did.

(Chapter 6: Encounter)

Serena skipped merrily along the sidewalk in downtown Tokyo. A few more blocks and she'd be at the Arcade. Thoughts were rolling around in her head like pennies.

'Thank god I didnt run into his lordship. It's impossible to think straight with those deep, blue, dreamy eyes staring at you.'

Serena stopped suddenly when she realised what she just thought. And about her worst enemy none the less.

'Damn that man and his imcreible looks' she thought angrily. 'I can't believe I let myself develop feelings for that-'

Her berating came to an end as someone barreled right into her. The next thing she knew two strong arms enclosed around her small frame. They protected her from hitting the ground and Serena instinctivly placed her hands on the persons chest.

She could feel his muscles beneath his shirt and his hands were setting her skin on fire. She flexed her hands and her jaw dropped when her eyes met his.

Darien walked absentmindedly along the street. Completely unaware as he mulled over his newfound feelings for Serena. Suddenly, before he realised it, he had walked straight into a young girl and as she tumbled towards the ground he wrapped his arms around her to halt her decent.

When her hands grasped at his chest he felt electricity shoot through his body. Who ever she was she was setting his skin ablaze.

Imagine his suprise when he looked down. Straight at the object of his recent affection and confusion.

"Serena?" he blurted out stupidly.

"No" she breathed.

'This is Serena isnt it? Unless the Negaverse is up to something?' he thought frantically. The last thing he needed was for Zoicyte to know who he really was.

Dariens words suddenly registered and Serena felt like a total moron. In fact she felt so stupid she actually slapped herself in the head.

"I mean yeah. Sorry Darien I didn't realise it was you" she smiled nervously when she remembered how close together they were. Serena attempted to take a step back and exit his embrace but he just tightened his grip and held the blonde still.

He loved the feel of her in his arms. Although he knew she would probably freak and start hitting him but Darien didnt care.

'Its so worth it' he thought dreamily.

Serena stiffened as he pulled her furthur into his embrace. She just couldn't rid herself of the feeling that this had happened before and this was where she belonged.

Darien felt a wave of contentment and happiness wash over him.

'This feels so right' he thought as Serena finally gave in and wrapped her arms around his waist. And then the worst thing happened. A picture of his beloved Sailor Moon flashed before his eyes. He jumped suddenly and hastily backed away from Serena. He missed her warmth instantly but supressed the empty feeling as quickly as it came.

"Im sorry Serena. I dont know what came over me. Dont worry it wont happen again." Without another word he sidestepped the gobsmacked blonde and disappeared into the crowds.

Serena sttod there with her mouth agape and wide eyes. Darien vanished so fast that he never heard her soft reply.

"But I want it too."