I'm sorry this has taken so long to update. I took a chance and told Sammy that I liked him, and although he did not deny that he didn't return my feelings, he did tell me that he wasn't good enough for me. So, although I did tell him (with my fingers crossed) that I would forget (for now) I am in no way giving up. Sammy will be mine if I have to wait 100 years! I have found that he has been very happy lately, picking on me, and pulling a lot of jokes – and going gorgeously red every time he is around me, but nothing has happened yet. But eh, I have faith that things will happen. It takes quite a lot to throw me off stuff. I always stick it out until it is finished. Watch out Sammy!
Anyway enough babble about my non existent love life. Onto the next chapter!
Dreams.
"Darien…I'm thirsty!" Serena croaked, sinking further into the covers.
Darien groaned and hauled himself off of the sofa chair to stumble sleepily into the kitchen to get Serena yet another drink. He wouldn't mind doing this if he only had to get up a couple of times to get her a glass of water or something, but this was the 10th time she had asked him to get a drink, and she'd only been on the sofa-bed for an hour. He really needed to do something about this.
"Serena, what if I bring you a bottle of water?" He tried, holding one up.
Serena slowly shook her head, her flushed face contrasting against the white pillows. "I like it in a glass. It's easier to drink."
Darien bit his lip and looked frantically around the kitchen. "What if I get you a straw?" he asked, spying the half empty packet on the bench top.
Serena shook her head again. "Then I chew it and it breaks and I can't get any drink out."
Darien frowned. "You always have a straw at the arcade though."
Serena nodded slowly. "Yes I do, but the shake doesn't last long enough for me to worry about the straw. I'll have a glass thanks."
Darien clenched his hand around the bottle, releasing it when he realised how close he was to popping it and sending cold water everywhere. "What if I bring a jug?"
Serena coughed. "You could. But then the water wouldn't stay cold. Cold water is nice on my throat."
Darien growled softly and retrieved a cup from the cupboard. Pouring yet another glass of water, Darien carried the cup over to Serena. Placing it on the little table set up beside her, he turned and walked away.
"Thanks Darien."
Darien turned at her soft voice and smiled slightly. At least she had manners.
"What do you think is happening there?" Mina cradled the phone against her shoulder, her hands straightening her hair and bow.
Lita snorted. "Knowing 'Mr Noble' - nothing. You know Darien; he so wouldn't touch her with a ten foot pole. He'd think she was too young, or that he wasn't good enough for her."
Mina nodded to herself and stood up. "You never know Leets. Things could change. Serena is pretty persuasive, she could change things."
Lita sighed. "I guess. That's if they don't kill each other first."
Mina giggled. "Do you think we should check on them?"
"Nah, Mars would kill us. Although she must be dying to find out what's happening." Lita shifted the phone to her other ear.
Mina smiled. "I guess. Anyway Lita, I must go, I have an appointment with a hunk in the arcade."
"Over my dead body!" Hanging the phone up, Lita raced out of her apartment, intent on getting to Andrew before Mina could.
"Darieeeeeeeeeennnnnnn!" Serena wailed, stuck twisted in her covers, her body covered in a thin sheen of sweat. She didn't even remember falling asleep at any stage.
Darien appeared beside her, his hair tousled. "You rang?" he murmured, his hands rubbing at his eyes, trying to clear the sleep from them.
Serena whimpered softly. "I'm hot. And stuck. Can you help me?"
Darien looked down at Serena and sighed softly. Gently untangling her sheets, Darien pressed his hand to her forehead. "I think your fever is breaking. That's a good thing." Darien nodded to himself and left Serena alone, now untangled.
Serena pouted. She'd hoped Darien would offer to sit beside her, maybe even keep her company during her misery. "Stupid Baka" she mumbled. Curling back under the covers, Serena sighed. Her mind creating the very image she'd hope would happen, but she knew she would only see in her dreams.
Heh, this is so short its not funny, but I had to offer something. It has been so long since I have uploaded something, and your precious reviews made me so happy I had to upload something, even if it is super short.
Well things with Sammy have changed slightly. As it is 3 days till my birthday (it's on Sunday) and I have been reminding him everyday, he has decided that he is going to buy me a card (but not a present) which I think I am very excited about. Plus he is teasing me more and laughing more, and tonight he called me for a reason, but called all the same, and it was strange standing in my front yard talking on the phone to my crush! I loved it though!
Right enough from me.
Until the next chapter, Cheers!