Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ A Matchmaking Scheme ❯ Serena's Hasty Retreat ( Chapter 3 )

A Matchmaking Scheme
Chapter 3: Serena's Hasty Retreat

AN: Ok people, here's ch. 3 for ya. Thanks so much for your reviews. And a special not out to whoever "Serenity" maybe… You're right about that Bulma person, but hey everyone's got his or her own opinion. But what I don't understand is, if she doesn't like sm, then why read sm fanfics? Anyway, thanks for your review, I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Ok I'm done bickering now, enjoy…
(No I don't own Sailor Moon or any of its characters so don't sue!)

Serena stood there gazed, did he just KISS me?! Ok Serena calm down, you can get out of this one, think Serena, THINK! By now Darien was on his way back from the trashcan. As for the guys and the girls, well…

"WOOHOO! WE DID IT!" Mina said as she gave Andrew a high five. They all started sharing congratulations and "we did it's".

"This was all a setup, wasn't it?!" Serena said, interrupting their celebration.

"Good job meatball head, you finally caught up," said Raye. Serena now more exasperated than ever said,

"Oh gosh, what'd I do! I've got to get outa here!" And with that, she took off as far as her feet could carry her.

"Where'd Serena go?" Darien asked a few seconds later.

"Uh she sort of ran away," Lita informed.

"Well Darien what are you waiting for?! Go after her!" Andrew yelled at him. Darien being the one to always hide his emotions said, "Why should I go after HER?".

"Because maybe she just admitted that she loved you, and we all know that you love her too!" Raye said matter-of-factly. Darien just stood there.

Mina decided to take things into her own hands. "Truth or Dare Darien?" Mina asked. "Uh I can guess what your dare's going to be, so I pick truth." Darien said.

"Fine," Mina replied, "Do you love Serena?" Darien, realizing he wasn't going to get anywhere by lying said, "Of course I do."

"Then what are you waiting for man," Chad yelled, "an invitation?!"

"Yea Darien, go after her," Ami said, entering the conversation. Darien forced an annoyed look, though inwardly he was glad they kept trying to make him go, went off in Serena's general direction.

"Those two are so stubborn," Andrew said a second later.

"No kidding," Ken added. The others nodded in agreement, and went back to their lunch.

~*Darien*~
Ok think Darien… If I were Serena where would I go? The park? She likes going there. Well better than nothing right? And with that, he got into his convertible and headed out towards the park, which was only a couple of minutes away.
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Darien found Serena sitting at the bench in front of the lake. She was gazing intently at the lake, deep in thought. Good job Serena, she thought. Now he probably hates me more than ever. Having another little high schooler swooning over him is the last thing he needs! That thought brought tears to Serena's eyes, but she harshly wiped them away. What am I going to say to him the next time I see him?? Serena sat up straighter and noticed someone was standing next to the bench. She looked up only to find Darien looking back at her. Uh-Oh, she thought. Serena stood up abruptly, surprising Darien. Think of something, she thought!

"Uh hi Darien!" She said in a high-pitched nervous voice.

"Hi meatball head," he replied, trying to keep his cool. I've got it! Thought Serena.

"Say Darien, have you seen my cousin? Uh, she looks basically like my twin!" Serena giggled nervously and uncontrollably.

"She was supposed to be at the mall with my friends!" Ugh! Nice one Serena, like he's going to buy that! Serena starts digging her toe in the grass and giggling nervously again.

"Nice try meatball-head," Darien said as he walked ahead of her a few paces then turned around. By this time Serena's face was bright red.

"Soo," Darien said, "You think I'm the most handsome guy on the face of this planet?" Darien smiled inwardly; he was having fun watching her stutter and search for an excuse. She finally gave up and sat back down, putting her head in her hands. "Look Darien," Serena said, "I know you probably hate me even more now, but you don't have to rub it in! And how many times have I asked you to call me SERENA and not MEATBALL-HEAD?!"
"Aww meatball head, don't try and change the subject."
Serena just looked back down in defeat, tears welling up in her eyes. Darien, noticing this, realized that it was time he stops. (AN: slow learner isn't' he? J/k ^_^).

"Serena," he said as he sat down next to her, "I'm sorry. And you're wrong, I don't hate you." "What?"
Serena asked in disbelief, as she looked up at him.

"I don't hate you," he repeated, "In fact, I love you more than anything else in my life. That's why I teased you; for fear that you would just reject me. I'm sorry for every insult I threw at you Serena, for the teardrops my words caused you I never meant any of it. Can you forgive me and open your heart once again? I'd do anything to make it up to you, so please understand. I love you Serena, and I always have and always will." This brought a BIG smile from Serena. "I love you too," she said. Darien smiled in pure joy as he brought his head down to hers, capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. She felt his tongue on her lips, and happily welcomed it, as she let her own slide into his mouth. As for Darien, he was enjoying every moment of caressing her mouth…

When they finally broke apart, Darien said, "We should thank our friends. It was oh so much fun listening to you go on and on about how great I am!" This got him a playful punch in the arm from Serena. Darien just chuckled and said, "Come one meatball-head, our 'friends' are probably waiting."

"Yea waiting for me fry them," Serena replied Saracastingly. Darien laughed as they stood up, and for the first time, Serena saw all the love and joy in his eyes. Serena smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the lips.

"Boy you really are obsessed with me aren't you?" Darien asked playfully as he stifled a few laughs and slipped his arm around her waist.

"Yea yea, stop flattering yourself," she snapped back.

"Come on love, let's go," he said, and led her towards his car.

The End ^_^
So what'd ya guys think? R&R ppplllleeaaaaasssssseee!! I know, I got a little korny in this one, but hey, what can I do? Should I write an epilogue? Cause I do have some ideas, but I need to know YOU, the reader would like me to. Anyway, thanks for all the people who wrote reviews to this story so far, I'm glad you all enjoyed it! Till next time, JA!
~*Serena*~