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Empty Bottles, Forgotten Nights

Mina awoke with a severe headache and no idea where she was. She looked around the room when it dawned on her. She was in Darien's apartment.

She looked around the room trying recall last nights events. She turned her head and saw empty beer bottles spread around the room. She rolled over on the bed she had awakened on. Startled, she pulled the bed sheets to further conceal her when she saw a sleeping Darien lying beside her. The previous night's actions came rushing back to her.

Flashback

Mina ran the entire way to Darien's apartment. She put her hands on her knees, while gasping for air, when she finally reached his door. She lifter her hand, and slowly knocked on the door.

Darien opened the door with fright in his heart when he saw Mina's state. "I ran all the way here," she replied with a few pauses in between her sentence when she saw Darien's face.

She followed him inside to the tidy apartment. "So how are you?" She asked him.

"Alright I guess. Better seeing you," he smiled.

Mina blushed at his comment. "So, how are you taking it?" She asked while taking a seat on the leather couch.

Darien followed suit, and sat down next to her. "Okay I guess, I mean it's not like I loved her, but it's surprising I guess. I just keep wondering who the hell that guy was."

"Yeah, I didn't get a look at his face either, but it's Serena. Landing you was just complete luck, so he's probably deformed in every way," Mina said, looking at the floor.

"Alright, how about some dinner?" She quickly got up, changing the subject. On her way to the kitchen she stopped. "Actually, how about we order out? I don't feel like cooking, and you cooking isn't too great of an idea...sorry," she smiled again.

Forty minutes later Mina was half way through her noodles, and Darien was close to being done. Mina sat with her back against the wall and her legs stretched out on the counter top. Darien threw his empty box of noodles out not too long after. He sat back down, watching Mina eat. She looked at him oddly then laughed. "Stop watching me so hard."

"I have an idea," he sad, ignoring her. He walked past her and opened up a cupboard. He took out two wine glasses then took out a wine bottle. After pouring it into the glasses, he handed one to Mina and said, "Here's to starting over."

Their glasses clanked together, and then both took a sip. Mina drained her glass before Darien was even half way. She stuck her hand out making a gesture for more wine.

Darien looked around, "There's no more, but there is this." He pulled a bottle of alcohol out of the fridge.

Mina grabbed the bottle and took a swig, "Perfect!"

After finishing seven bottles, both were plastered.

Darien stood up, searching for another bottle, but came crashing down to the ground causing Mina to burst out laughing. Darien grabbed Mina and brought her down on top of him.

"No wait," Mina said in a fit of laughter. She ran to the bedroom, and sat on the mattress waiting for Darien to join her.

Darien entered the bedroom, smiling, and slowly made his way towards the bed.

End of Flashback

Mina looked troubled trying to recall whether or not she and Darien took it too far after their night of drinking. She sat in place staring emotionlessly at the wall until she felt the body beside her turn.

Quickly, she gathered her clothes and put them on. With one last look at Darien she left the apartment.

Less than an hour later Mina was long gone and Darien was slowly waking up. With one hand on his forehead and another patting the bed looking for Mina's body. He turned over stunned and confused with her absence.

--With Raye and Sapphire--

Raye had just thrown a slice of bacon at Sapphire, who attempted to catch it with his mouth, but failed miserably. Instantly, they ducked when the bacon hit the head a bitter looking, old, bald man. After minutes of trying to hide their laughter, Sapphire took a peek to see if the man was still looking their way. He ducked back down to tell Raye the coast was clear.

"Let's be thankful you weren't trying to catch a bomb," Raye smirked.

"Why? It still would've missed me," Sapphire responded. "Do I look stupid enough to actually try catching a bomb?" He smiled.

"Yeah, you do."

Sapphire pretended to be hurt, "You hurt my feelings, Pretty Girl, you should kiss me better." His frown had turned into a grin.

"Aw, I'm sorry. I think I should," Raye leaned forward. When Raye was close enough he leaned in as well, but was stopped when Raye flicked him on the head. "Whoops, my hand slipped," she said.

Sapphire frowned, suddenly a mischievous glint came into his eyes, and he smirked. Raye stopped laughing, and looked him straight in the eyes, "Sapphire, what are you going to do?"

He stood up, took a seat beside Raye, and draped his arm over her shoulder. "You know you're going to pay for that right?" He grinned, and began tickling her.

To say Raye was ticklish, was like saying the grass is green.

Tears began running down Raye's face and her fit of laughter also attracted the eyes of many people around them.

"Sapphire...stop...please...I can't...breathe!"

Sapphire's revenge was cut short, when one of those curious to see what the commotion was, walked over to their table, stopping when he could see them clearly. "Raye?"

Sapphire let his hands go as soon as he saw the slightly intimidating expression on the man's face.

Raye wiped the last remaining tears off her face before saying, "Don't worry, Darien, you can stop with the interrogating. This is Sapphire."

Darien took a seat in front of the couple, "Alright, so Sapphire hands were on you because...?"

"Darien!"

"Raye-"

"Shut up Sapphire! Darien I know you like to be all protective and crap, but I am very close to whacking you with my spoon! It's not my fucking fault you don't know what is going in my life because you were too busy tending to Serena!"

"Tending to Serena? Why the hell would I do that after yesterday?" He looked at her puzzled face. "Mina hasn't told you?" He paused, "She was sleeping with some jackass and we walked in on them."

"Sapphire could you please move, I have to go kick that ugly whore's ass."

Darien glared at Raye, "Shut up and sit down."

Sapphire smiled at the exchange between the two friends.

Raye looked at Darien coldly, "Why?! Why are you taking this chance away from me?! I can finally kick her ass and you're telling me to sit down?!"

Darien sighed, "Knowing Serena she'll probably do something else stupid that you can kick her ass for. Just not for this. Okay?"

Raye sat back with her arms crossed, "I have to wait even longer now?" She groaned. "Fine, but next time no can stop me unless they want a broken nose too. Got it?"

Darien laughed, "Whatever you say."

"Oh and since you are depriving me of my right to hurt that bitch, you have to like Sapphire."

Raye gave Darien a cheeky smile.

"Right, whatever floats your boat," he rolled his eyes, and then looked straight at Sapphire again. "So what's your story? Why are you here...with Raye?"

Sapphire looked at Darien then at Raye halfway through his sentence, "Because I couldn't resist wanting to wake up in the morning to spend it with my Pretty Girl."

Darien gave a smug laugh, "Pretty? That's it?"

"If I started talking about all her qualities we'd be here for days and I have to go somewhere soon so I can't start," Sapphire smiled.

Raye blushed a little before saying, "See, he's a good guy."

"Mhm...Right. So, Raye," he turned his back on Sapphire.

"Yes?"

"Have you talked to Mina today?"

Raye tilted her head, "No, should I have?"

"Uh…no. I just cant find her. Any idea where she could be?" He asked with a hopeful tone in his voice.

"Nope, no idea. She might be at home though."

Sapphire looked between the two, confused. He looked down at his watch and realized he had to go.

"Okay, I gotta go, apartments await me. See you tonight?"

"No, are you retarded," Raye said. She smiled, "No, I'm joking. What time?"

"How about 8ish?"

"Sounds good, but are you sure you don't want me to come with you to find an apartment?"

He smiled, "Yeah, I think you need a break from me. I'm more charming if you haven't seen me for a while."

Raye laughed, "Alright, see you then."

Sapphire leaned over and pecked her lips.

"It was nice meeting you Darien."

Darien nodded, and Sapphire exited the cafe.

Raye turned to Darien, "Next time, you'll be nicer."

Darien rolled his eyes.

--With Sapphire--

Sapphire walked down the chilly street when he was stopped just minutes after leaving the cafe.

"Where are you going?" The white haired man before him asked.

"Where do you think, Diamond?"

"I'm hoping you are going through with our mission?"

"I am; you told me to blend in, so I'm finding an apartment."

"Good, but I understand you're seeing a girl? What am I supposed to make of that?"

"Don't worry, she doesn't know anything about our mission, and she's a great girl. You have nothing to worry about."

"Get rid of her. I don't want any distractions to get in the way. We've come so far, Sapphire."

"But Di-"

"No buts, you're my younger brother, my family; I'm just looking out for you."

"I don't see how this has anything to do with you or us. If anything she's helping me."

"Really? What makes you say that?"

"I care about her. I actually care about her. She's making me happy, Diamond. She's showing me how to trust too, but I know where my loyalties stand," he looked at his brother straight in the eyes.

"Good, but what if Prisma finds out about your little romance?"

"What the hell does Prisma have to do with anything? We're nothing now. I've told her that at least a hundred times now!" Sapphire was on the brink of snapping.

"Calm down. Just warning you."

Sapphire looked up at his brother, "How is the mission going on your end?"

"It's always going accordingly on my end, but I found a toy of my own as well," he said refusing to admit his feelings for the girl. "She will in no way get in the way of anything, I guarantee you."

Before Sapphire could speak, Diamond turned and walked away.

Sapphire watched his brother walk away and sighed. "What the hell have I gotten myself into?"