Hi everybody!
I know it has been a long time since I updated, but I am baaaa-haaaack with another chapter and a solution to the long waiting game. I now have a laptop! Meaning I can now sit in bed and update and not wait for a weekend or time off from work to sit and write another chapter. Let me tell you, sitting at a computer for 9 hours at work and then coming home to sit at a computer does not appeal to me. Sitting in bed however I can do (Which I am doing now…music blaring…gotta love it!)
Big thanks to all of you who took the opportunity to Review. It brings a happy smile to my face every time my Blackberry chimes with a new email.
This chapter is dedicated to you!
So, enjoy the next installment of Flu Season: Jealousy is a Green Eyed Monster with Bad Hair.
Disclaimer: I still don't own Sailor Moon. I do however, own a laptop! Big shout out to my Sisters Partner for surprising me with this AWESOME gift! Thanks Sean!
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Mercedes Murphy watched Darien follow Nurse Roberts, Serena safely tucked in his arms. Clutching the chart she was holding tighter against her chest she frowned. She had known Darien for 3 years now and not once had she ever seen him show such emotion to another person. Sure they had talked happily in the corridors and caught up for lunch at least once a week (at her insistence), but she had never seen anything shine in his blue eyes. It was like he was holding back any kind of emotion from the rest of the world.
But this Serena girl – she managed to bring out a whole other side of him that Mercedes had never seen. She is going to be tough competition, she thought, biting her lip. Nothing I can't handle though. She is only a girl. Darien needs a real woman! With this resolve in mind, she strolled towards the Nurses station, a slight spring in her step.
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Serena eyed Darien through heavy hooded eye lids. He had been walking fine one then minute, and then almost sending her crashing to the floor. Watching as his face returned to a normal colour, she frowned. What had he been thinking about? Eying her rumpled PJ's and knotted hair, she bit her lip. Can't have been me. I look a mess. Must have been that Mercedes girl. She would be perfect for Darien…not like me…letting that thought trail off, she tuned back in to where she was going, snuggling a little bit deeper into Darien's arms, thankful when he didn't try and drop her again.
Darien shuffled along behind Nurse Roberts (he had read her name tag) a little apprehensive of where they were being taken. "Are we really going to be put on the Peds ward? Seems a little extreme doesn't it? I mean, Serena only has a bad case of the flu….." Darien trailed off coming to a sudden halt as Nurse Roberts stopped, her shoulders dropping slightly.
Sighing heavily, Nurse Roberts turned and started walking in the opposite direction. "You're right Dr Shields. This way."
Darien grinned slightly. "Any chance of a wheel chair? Serena is starting to get heavy." Ignoring her sound of protest, Darien smiled gratefully as a wheel chair was placed in front of him. Lowering Serena into the chair, he continued along behind the Nurse. "Don't take offence Serena, but even you can get heavy after a while."
Serena balled her fist, only just finding the energy for the said action. Feeling her stomach churn again, she reached a heavy hand up and squeezed Darien's. "I think I am going to be – " Before she could finish the sentence, she lurched forward, spraying more sickness onto the floor. Watching as her hair dangled dangerously close to the mess, she groaned and attempted to lift its heavy mass.
"Let me get that!" Darien reached forward and pulled the large tangled mess that was her hair behind her, tucking it between the chair and her back. Glancing around he spied a shelf of medical supplies and brought a cloth and a dish back, incase she couldn't wait until they got to the room. "Clean up on isle 3!" he joked, hoping to bring a smile.
Serena didn't disappoint, her face slowly changing into a very weak smile. "Thanks." She whispered. Wiping at her mouth, she turned tear filled eyes to Darien. "What's wrong with me Darien?"
Darien moved behind her and kept pushing her wheel chair, spying the Nurse up ahead, waiting. "I'm not sure Sere. But don't worry; this is a good hospital, full of good Doctors. I'm sure you will be fine and back to annoying me in no time." Thankful she couldn't see his face, he let the worry he was feeling shine through. It's got to be swine flu. He thought, thinking over the symptoms. She will be fine though. She has to be. Following Nurse Roberts into a vacant double room, he stopped the chair at the bed next to the window. Helping Serena onto the bed, he turned as Nurse Roberts helped Serena change out of her ruined PJ's and into a hospital gown.
"I'll be back in a minute Dr Shields. Why don't you help make Serena more comfortable?" Turning, Nurse Roberts left the room, disappearing down the corridor, no doubt to collect a fresh chart to start filling with information.
Turning to face Serena, he felt his heart break at how sick she really looked. On an ordinary day, the sun basically shone from Serena. Her hair glowed, eyed shone, skin glittered. She was truly a sight to behold. The girl before him was a shadow. She was pale; her hair was matted and stuck to her neck and parts of her back, eyes though still a bright blue had lost their sparkle. Scratching his head in thought, he considered which part to start with. Knowing how precious she was about her hair, he turned to a door which he assumed lead to a bathroom (he was right) and rummaged through the draws, hoping a previous patient had left a brush behind.
Finding one, he returned to the room and eyed Serena's hair with trepidation. To say there was a lot would be a major understatement. "Why don't you sit forward and I'll slide in behind you. Then you can lean back." At her slight nod, he helped her sit forward and moved in behind her. Starting with the ends, he started the long task of brushing her hair.
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Meanwhile, across town, Mina was barreling through the streets of Seattle, hurrying to get them all to the hospital, where she was sure Serena was taking her last breath.
"MINA! SLOW DOWN!" Raye shouted above the too loud music, Lady Gaga quickly drowning out her words. Reaching forward she hit pause, holding her hand up as Mina began to protest. "Mina" she tried, trying to sound calm. "Slow down. Serena is at a hospital, where there are a whole bunch of Doctors to take care of her. What use are we going to be if YOU KILL US ALL?"
Mina blushed heavily and lightly tapped the brake, instantly slowing the car to a more respectable pace. "Sorry. I'm just really worried about her. She never gets sick."
Raye pressed a comforting hand onto Mina's shoulder. "She will be fine." She reiterated. I hope.
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Mercedes signed her last chart with a flourish and smiled happily. Now that the small amount of paperwork she had was done, she could go and check on Darien and Serena. Frowning at the thought of the other girl spending more alone time with Darien, she tucked her pen into her top pocket and strode out of the Doctors lounge.
Climbing the stairs two at a time, she hurried to the Nurses station on level 1. "Which room is Dr Shields in?"
"He has been moved to Ward 7 Dr Murphy. Nurse Roberts felt this was a better choice." Shrinking back at the fierce glare on said Doctor's face, she took a couple of steps back, before pouncing on the phone, which chose that exact moment to save her from Dr Murphy's famous temper.
"Is that right?" she asked. Feeling a twitch coming, she turned and fled down the corridor. Angrily stabbing the elevator button, she crossed her arms over her chest and glared at the wall. "He has been moved to Ward 7" she mimicked, under her breath. "Better huh? I'll show them better!" Stepping into the now stopped elevator, Mercedes chuckled, the sound echoing in the empty space. "Darien isn't going to even remember Serena by the time I am done with him!" Hitting the button for floor 2, she watched as the doors closed.
People often referred the jealous emotion to a 'Green eyed monster with bad hair'. Clearly, they had never met Mercedes Murphy.
When Mercedes Murphy wanted something.
She got it.
Every time.
As the elevator lurched upwards, Mercedes felt her cheeks relax into a smile. Serena would soon be a thing of the past. And Darien would finally be hers.
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Across town, Mina suddenly slammed on the brakes, startling the other girls in the car.
"MINA!" Raye screeched, throwing her hands out to prevent smashing into the dashboard.
Mina turned to the three other girls in the car. "Sorry guys, this intense feeling of doom just settled over me and I couldn't help it."
Lita frowned. "Mina, what are you talking about? Raye gets the feelings of doom."
Mina nodded gravely. "She gets battle doom feelings. I get love doom feelings."
Amy raised an eyebrow. "Love doom?" she questioned, starting to doubt the girl's sanity.
Mina nodded, flashing her famous 'V' sign. "I am the love scout after all." Turning back to the road, she gripped the steering wheel tighter and concentrated on the feelings. "I think something bad is going to happen at the hospital."
Raye gasped. "Mina, what do you mean 'something bad is going to happen at the hospital?"
Mina pressed the accelerator, lurching the car forward. "No time to explain! Someone is going to try and steal Darien from Serena and we have to stop it!" Weaving through traffic, Mina urged the car forward. Whoever was trying to come between Serena and Darien was going to cop it.
Nobody interfered in Mina's plans and got away with it!
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Phew, this was smashed out in 2 hours (WOO GO ME!) Kudos to the Glee Cast, Evanescence and Eminem for being the inspiration for this chapter. (strange music combination I know, but hey, they fed my Muse nicely and helped me write this).
So, this has taken on a new twist. Didn't really have this in mind when I started typing, but after starting this chapter with about 4 different scenarios (and deleting them all) I let this one flow from my fingers.
Well, next chapter will see a confrontation between Mina (and the Scouts) and Mercedes – which should be interesting. What happens when you throw a Love Goddess, Fire Priestess, Amazon Goddess and Brainiac in with a Jealous Doctor?
Stay tuned to find out!
Oh….and PUH-LEASE review! My muse needs them. Like really needs them!
Cheers,
Bera_Moon.
P.S...to update you on my love life (or lack of...) there is this amazingly CUTE guy that i have randomly bumped into twice now. The first time was on a flight from Brisbane to Adelaide (where we sat for 2.5 hours with out shoulders pressed together...BLISS!), only thing is i was a blubbering mess...he casually mentioned that we might have a spare seat between us and all i could do was smile and spit what i hope was English back. THEN before he fell asleep he was reading the book i was reading...while i was trying to read it. Could have been because i was giggling like a 13 yr old school girl...*sigh* one will never know. Anyway, so he slept for the remainder of the flight, so i was able to look at him as much as i wanted. Then when we landed, i grabbed my bag and high tailed it out of there. Don't know what came over me!
So then the SECOND time (which was a week later) i was in the same corporate box as him (we were at an AFL - Aussie football - game) and i found out his name is Aaron and he plays Basketball. But i STILL couldn't say anything. I was with my dad so i couldn't even casually walk over and sit next to him. Spent the whole night blushing and stealing glances at him. He probably thinks i am a short (i came up to his shoulder in flats and i am 168cm...he is a GIANT!) mute moron, who spends their whole life red in the face and unable to string a sentence together!
BUT, i am eagerly awaiting our third interaction, by which time i am hoping i have overcome my fear of talking to him and will be able to hold a decent conversation. Its weird cause i work with 20 guys and i can quite easily talk to them, but both times when i saw him, i couldn't even say HI. I like to think it is fate. Hoping so anyway...cross your fingers for me!