Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Interlude (A Continuation) ❯ Interlude (A Continuation) Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: Essence 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 11.10.2001 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.2K | Visits: 898 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 11.10.2001 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.2K | Visits: 898 | Status: Work In Progress
Interlude (A Continuation)
Chapter 3
By Essence
This is my out take on the story Interlude by Sexylyon, has of right now there is no graphic sexual content but that might change so I'm rating this chapter PG-13 be warned of the sexual undertones that is written in. Please read and review or send all comments to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com.
Also I've decided to start writing in musical selections I suggest you listin to while reading one of my stories.
For this story I highly suggest reading Ozzy Osborne and Lita Ford " Close My Eyes Forever"
Interlude (A Continuation)
Chapter 3
Tuesday: Day 2
The sheets rustled around his body has he turned over again, punching the pillow into shape then resting his head again.
It was pointless, Darien couldn't sleep his mind ran a million miles a minute. Pictures of Serena popping into his minds eye, the sound of her voice ringing in his ears. Her clean scent seemed to rise from the very sheets even though they weren't the ones on his bed that night.
With a tortured sigh Darien threw the blue coverlet away from his body and sat up, bare feet touched the floor while one hand ran through tousled hair. It was a beautiful night; the moon set to rise in the sky a perfect crescent mixing with the stars. Light shined through the window onto the floor just near his feet.
Even the light reminded him of her, shining so brightly and seeming so warm in the darkness. A sigh escaped his lips has he stood up and strode out of the room, down the dark hallway to the balcony doors. His freedom lying in the wild stillness of the night.
The door opened effortless and he stepped out, moonlight pouring over his body. A slight breeze was blowing, rippling through his already tousled hair. Over the edge the city was a sea of lights glittering on and off punctured by the sound of traffic and the occasional human voice.
He leaned his arms on the balcony rail and looked out over the sea of lights. His minds eye running over the pictures of Serena hearing her voice calling to him.
" Oh Serena, how I yearn for you in the night..." He groaned dropping his head into folded arms.
* * * * * *
Wednesday: Day 3
A few droplets of water fell from her chin, rippling the still basin of water. Serena looked into the mirror at her reflection, only seeing long blond hair pulled back behind her, anxious blue eyes, and water streaming from her wet skin.
Reaching out with one hand, never looking away from her reflection Serena picked up the bottle of facial wash and squeezed a small amount of the white foam onto her hands. Yesterday had been one of the hardest days for her; her eyes had wandered everywhere searching for that familiar mop of black hair but never seeing him. By the end of the day when a saddened Serena had walked into her room, she dropped her bag on the floor and let her tears pour forward.
Now quieter and more composed Serena carefully whipped the white foam into a creme and rubbed it onto her face. Lack of sleep brought on by her tears had woken her early this morning, dragging her from the bed to the bathroom. Where the sight of a bedraggled, red eyed, sleep deprived person stared back from the mirror.
Now the hot water from the sink scalded her face, removing the white soap revealing smooth wet skin. Even if she felt terrible at least she could try and look nice. Serena patted her face dry with a towel then moved on to brush her teeth before walking out of the bathroom back into her bedroom.
Like always her school uniform lay in a crumpled pile on the floor, Serena picked it up and dumped it into the clothes hamper before pulling out a clean blouse and skirt. The smooth cloth brushed her skin has she slipped them on, straightening the bow and buttoning the skirt. Down came the waterfall of blond hair, Serena stood in front of the mirror has she brushed out her hair. Staring into the reflection of blue eyes she imagined Darien running his hands through the silk then shuttered with the emotions running through her before looking away.
Serena set down the brush with a thunk and picked up some hairpins, quickly pulling her hair back into odangos before turning away from the mirror completely and picking up her school bag.
Downstairs Ikuko was pouring a cup of black coffee for Kengi who had his face buried behind his newspaper. Sammy was petting Luna and feeding her bites of his ham; so no one noticed Serena walk into the room until her cheery " Good Morning" broke them from their reserves.
Silence prevailed has Ikuko stared in surprise, coffee still pouring from the spout. The newspaper stopped it's rustling and sat still in the air, Kengi looking up in surprised shock. Sammy just stared opened mouth, his fork stopped in mid air.
" Well this is surprise, Serena is actually up at a normal time," Ikuko said finally breaking the silence. She put the coffeepot down and handed her husband his brimming cup.
" Well good morning Serena, it's nice to see you up and joining us for breakfast," Kengi added taking the cup carefully in his hands so not to spill any on his suit.
" I can't believe it! Meatball head is actually up with the sun! It's the end of the world if Serena gets up before noon," Sammy sneered feeding Luna another piece of ham.
" Quiet booger breath," Serena growled picking up a piece of toast and giving her brother a dirty look. " Has a matter fact I got up early for a reason, I have to meet Ami before school to go over the math problems for last night." Serena took a bite of toast and looked at her parents seeing if they had digested the lie.
" So early? I was thinking you might want to want to have breakfast with us," Ikuko asked.
" For once," Sammy added under his breath.
" Can't I promised her we'd meet early so we could have time to go over everything," Serena replied picking up another piece of toast before walking out of the room.
" Well at least don't forget your lunch," Ikuko called to the retreating back.
Serena stopped and turned around, plucking the pink cloth box off the counter before disappearing again.
" That girl, she's like a whirl wind. Never stopping and sitting still for even a second." Kengi watched his daughters retreating back.
" She's young and full of energy," Ikuko replied taking a sip of coffee.
* * * * * *
Serena walked slowly down the street, head down counting the cracks in the sidewalk, seeing her shoes appear and disappear in front of her. The two pieces of toast long since eaten but it didn't matter, she wasn't hungry this morning nor tired.
It seemed like every emotion except excitement and perhaps the littlest bit of fear had disappeared has she approached her destination. It wasn't the route to school, the buildings were different and it was quieter here like everyone had already left to start their day.
Ahead of her the building appeared from below the horizon, she walked closer now her footsteps calmed and measured even though all she wanted to do was run. Her heart beat faster now and excitement's butterflies danced inside her stomach has she looked up at the huge gray building picking his window out from all the rest.
The glass doors were closed and no one stood on the balcony, he was probably gone for the day away at school but Serena just had to see it. It was in a way her vain and desperate hope to see his apartment even if she couldn't see him.
" Darien?"
Serena turned away from the building whipping her pigtails behind her and walking on. Head down again, the excitement gone replaced by a gloomy sadness. There were no plans to see Ami it was a lie to see him again.
* * * * * *
Serena sighed and snuk a glance at the clock hanging from the wall in front of her, it's hands mocking in a sick grin pointing to the time 10:50am. She still had an hour till lunch and 5 hours till she could escape and go see Darien.
Darien, the sound of his name on her lips, seeing those smiling eyes staring down into hers sent a delicious shiver up her spine. Next to her Molly looked up from her paper to see the far away look in Serena's eyes.
' She's on planet 9 again,' Molly thought dryly wondering who Serena was thinking about this time. Perhaps Andrew from the Arcade, or that boy in gym that had the nice eyes, or maybe even Melvin. Molly quickly bit her lip and looked back at her paper to keep from laughing. If Serena really were thinking about Melvin, she would eat her hair bow. Now the thought stuck in her head Molly decided to find out who Serena was thinking about this time.
* * * * * *
" So Serena who is it?" Molly asked later that afternoon has they walked across the grass.
" Who is what?" Serena replied confused.
" The guy that you were so obviously dreaming about in class. I swear I saw little hearts dancing around your head. So who is it?" Molly demanded.
" You don't want to know," Serena replied spotting Lita and Ami up ahead and running over to them.
' Your not getting away from me that easily Serena,' Molly thought has she started running to catch up with her friend.
" Hi guys!" Serena sang happily plopping down onto the grass next to Lita. Her eyes instantly growing big has she saw Lita's lunch.
" Good afternoon Serena," Ami replied calmly never looking up from her physics book.
" Hey Serena you want some muffins? I made them myself." Lita held out a box full of small blueberry muffins.
" Oh yes!" Serena replied happily taking three.
Lita smiled at her hungry friend then noticed a fourth person running up to meet their group.
" Hi Molly, you coming to join us for lunch?" Lita asked moving over so Molly could join them.
" Serena you run way to fast for me," Molly gasped out falling to the ground and letting go of her lunch.
" Why were you running after Serena?" Ami asked looking up from her book.
" She won't tell me who the new guy she is dreaming about is," Molly replied giving Serena a pointed look.
" A new guy? You mean your done liking Andrew and Tuxedo Mask?" Lita pretending to faint away in shock.
A blush spread on Serena's cheeks and she busily started untying the box on her lunch.
" No it's not like that, I still like them but there is just someone else. I just don't want to tell anyone who he is."
" Well at least we know it's a guy," Lita replied in relief.
Ami, Molly, and Serena just gave her weird looks.
" So Serena who is it? That guy in gym the one with the eyes? Or is it that movie star we saw in the magazine?" Molly asked shooting the questions one after another.
" You know Serena, having a crush is not the same has being in love. Having a crush is simply being in love with love, and having to many crushes is a unhealthy thing since it shows that you are very frivolous with love," Ami pointed out closing her book and taking off her glasses.
" And what about you having a crush on Greg?" Lita replied calmly.
Instantly a blush appeared on Ami's face and she quickly looked away.
" That isn't a crush we are just friends!"
" Well that's wonderful that Ami is in love but I want to know is who Serena likes!" Molly replied bringing the conversation back to its original topic.
" Molly why are you so interested in who I like all of a sudden?" Serena asked through a bite full of food.
" I'm always interested! Now tell me!" Molly pleaded growing slightly crazed.
" Alright fine!" Serena swallowed her mouthful of food and stood up. " The guy I like is..."
All the girls leaned closer to hear eyes on Serena ears pricked for the slightest sound.
" Is..."
" Hi girls!!"
" Melvin!!!!" Serena cried scared by the sudden appearance of him behind her.
All three girls fell backwards when they heard Serena say his name.
" Serena you like Melvin!?" Molly cried looking up in shock at her friend. One handing already reaching up to grab her hair ribbon.
" Serena you like me? You want to go on a date with me?" Melvin shouted out in joy, he began to dance around singing praises to the sky,
" No, the guy I like is a secret and I'm never going out with you Melvin."
" Well that's good, for a second their I was scared," Molly sighed in relief and let go of the ribbon.
" Melvin what are you doing here?" Lita asked annoyed at the sudden intrusion.
" Well I came to tell you girls the gossip I just heard!! It seems the new Sailor V game just came out and their installing it in the arcade right now!!" Melvin replied waving his hands in the air.
" Is that all you came to tell us about Melvin? A video game?" Ami asked picking up her glasses and rubbing the lens on her skirt.
" Yea, get lost Melvin no one cares!" Molly added shooing him away.
" But I thought you girls would be interested especially you Serena and I was thinking that perhaps we could go together." Those last words made Molly and Lita gag while Ami looked over the rim of her textbook at Serena.
" I'm sorry Melvin but I can't go to the Arcade today. I have something else planned after school," Serena replied picking up her chopsticks and digging back into her lunch.
" Something else planned? With who Serena and how come we didn't know about it?" Lita was confused, she would have known if Serena was going out with someone. Yet lately though she had been kind of secretive and aloof.
" With no one, I just have plans today that's all and Sailor V will be around any old day," Serena replied winding some noodles around her sticks.
" Wow, it's a miracle Serena would rather do something else then play video games! I'm in shock!" Molly pretended to faint into the grass but Ami and Lita weren't feeling the same way. Both could see that something was up with Serena.
" Perhaps she has a secret boyfriend?" Lita suggested.
Ami and Lita walked out of the school later that afternoon, dark clouds were forming in the sky. A storm was coming but neither cared has thoughts of their friend filled their minds.
" Perhaps but Serena would probably be a little more public about that," Ami replied.
" Well it has to be something, I've never seen Serena act like this. She turned down going on a picnic on Sunday and then on Monday morning in school she looked dead tired. It was like she had stayed up all night or something but she was still floating on cloud nine."
" I wonder if she was taken over by a youma?" Ami mummered in thought.
" What?! You have to be kidding! Serena can be spacey and out of there but we would be able to tell if she was taken over by a youma," Lita laughed.
" Yes, I guess your right," Ami giggled in reply.
" But I still wonder what is going on."
* * * * * *
The clouds continued to grow darker and more oppressive. Lightning sometimes flashed in the distance but thunder was still silent. Serena refused to look up at the brewing storm but instead kept her head low. Watching the sidewalk and the heavy bags she carried. Ikuko had sent her out to the store, needing groceries that only Serena could buy. The walk there had been relatively carefree but now a storm was brewing that brought fear to Serena's heart.
She hated storms and being caught in one was the worst. Serena tried to walk faster but the weight of the bags slowed her down.
"Oh, momma is so mean for sending me out for groceries at a time like this," Serena muttered closing her eyes to the dark sky. Her skin prickled with fear, the feeling of electricity was in the air. Then the first shock came, a jagged bolt of lighting above her head followed by a deep roll of thunder.
A scream ripped from her throat and the bags seemed to fall from her hands. Forgetting everything, Serena ran forward hands clasped over her ears to shut out the sound of thunder.
" I hate storms!!!! I hate them!!!" she sobbed running forward her eyes clamped shut right into someone.
Hands came up and wrapped around her arms, closing down while a fallen umbrella brushed her leg and clattered to the ground.
" Serena?" a voice asked filled with shock.
Her eyes flew open at the sound, rising up to look into Darien's blue ones.
" Darien?" she whispered feeling the rush of blood to her cheeks.
Then another crack of lightning split the sky open causing rain to pour down on them. Serena screamed again and buried her face in the dark fabric of his shirt.
" Darien please make it stop," she sobbed clutching onto his jacket.
" Stop what? You mean the storm?" he asked in confusion looking up at the dark sky.
" Yes, please make it stop, I hate thunder and lightning,"
" I-I, Serena"
Then the thought of the picture they made standing together in the rain struck him. Him the tall dark hero holding his delicate love in strong arms while the rain poured down on them. It was an image he wished to keep with him forever but this was not to be.
" We Serena..."
They couldn't be like this in public, all week he had tried to stay away from her but now with her in his arms it was pointless. All the love and compassion he held for her came sweeping back and his arms tightened like steel vices around her.
" Serena we need to get out of the storm, we're both soaked." Darien brushed away some of the wet bangs from her eyes causing her to look up at him.
" Please Darien take me with you, take me back to your place I don't want to be alone right now," she whispered tears filling her voice.
He nodded and bent down to retrieve the umbrella opening it above his head while she went back and picked up the forgotten groceries. Underneath the umbrella was like being in another world, it was dry and the rain could not touch them. Darien took the bags she held in one hand while holding the umbrella in the other.
Now together they walked down the rain soaked street.
Yahoo!! Chapter 3 is done and after taking forever on it (sorry for the wait) it is finally done. I will have chapter 4 up soon but until then please send all comments, questions, suggustions to Saphrians_Water_Reflection. Or please read and review to me!! Thank you!!!
Chapter 3
By Essence
This is my out take on the story Interlude by Sexylyon, has of right now there is no graphic sexual content but that might change so I'm rating this chapter PG-13 be warned of the sexual undertones that is written in. Please read and review or send all comments to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com.
Also I've decided to start writing in musical selections I suggest you listin to while reading one of my stories.
For this story I highly suggest reading Ozzy Osborne and Lita Ford " Close My Eyes Forever"
Interlude (A Continuation)
Chapter 3
Tuesday: Day 2
The sheets rustled around his body has he turned over again, punching the pillow into shape then resting his head again.
It was pointless, Darien couldn't sleep his mind ran a million miles a minute. Pictures of Serena popping into his minds eye, the sound of her voice ringing in his ears. Her clean scent seemed to rise from the very sheets even though they weren't the ones on his bed that night.
With a tortured sigh Darien threw the blue coverlet away from his body and sat up, bare feet touched the floor while one hand ran through tousled hair. It was a beautiful night; the moon set to rise in the sky a perfect crescent mixing with the stars. Light shined through the window onto the floor just near his feet.
Even the light reminded him of her, shining so brightly and seeming so warm in the darkness. A sigh escaped his lips has he stood up and strode out of the room, down the dark hallway to the balcony doors. His freedom lying in the wild stillness of the night.
The door opened effortless and he stepped out, moonlight pouring over his body. A slight breeze was blowing, rippling through his already tousled hair. Over the edge the city was a sea of lights glittering on and off punctured by the sound of traffic and the occasional human voice.
He leaned his arms on the balcony rail and looked out over the sea of lights. His minds eye running over the pictures of Serena hearing her voice calling to him.
" Oh Serena, how I yearn for you in the night..." He groaned dropping his head into folded arms.
* * * * * *
Wednesday: Day 3
A few droplets of water fell from her chin, rippling the still basin of water. Serena looked into the mirror at her reflection, only seeing long blond hair pulled back behind her, anxious blue eyes, and water streaming from her wet skin.
Reaching out with one hand, never looking away from her reflection Serena picked up the bottle of facial wash and squeezed a small amount of the white foam onto her hands. Yesterday had been one of the hardest days for her; her eyes had wandered everywhere searching for that familiar mop of black hair but never seeing him. By the end of the day when a saddened Serena had walked into her room, she dropped her bag on the floor and let her tears pour forward.
Now quieter and more composed Serena carefully whipped the white foam into a creme and rubbed it onto her face. Lack of sleep brought on by her tears had woken her early this morning, dragging her from the bed to the bathroom. Where the sight of a bedraggled, red eyed, sleep deprived person stared back from the mirror.
Now the hot water from the sink scalded her face, removing the white soap revealing smooth wet skin. Even if she felt terrible at least she could try and look nice. Serena patted her face dry with a towel then moved on to brush her teeth before walking out of the bathroom back into her bedroom.
Like always her school uniform lay in a crumpled pile on the floor, Serena picked it up and dumped it into the clothes hamper before pulling out a clean blouse and skirt. The smooth cloth brushed her skin has she slipped them on, straightening the bow and buttoning the skirt. Down came the waterfall of blond hair, Serena stood in front of the mirror has she brushed out her hair. Staring into the reflection of blue eyes she imagined Darien running his hands through the silk then shuttered with the emotions running through her before looking away.
Serena set down the brush with a thunk and picked up some hairpins, quickly pulling her hair back into odangos before turning away from the mirror completely and picking up her school bag.
Downstairs Ikuko was pouring a cup of black coffee for Kengi who had his face buried behind his newspaper. Sammy was petting Luna and feeding her bites of his ham; so no one noticed Serena walk into the room until her cheery " Good Morning" broke them from their reserves.
Silence prevailed has Ikuko stared in surprise, coffee still pouring from the spout. The newspaper stopped it's rustling and sat still in the air, Kengi looking up in surprised shock. Sammy just stared opened mouth, his fork stopped in mid air.
" Well this is surprise, Serena is actually up at a normal time," Ikuko said finally breaking the silence. She put the coffeepot down and handed her husband his brimming cup.
" Well good morning Serena, it's nice to see you up and joining us for breakfast," Kengi added taking the cup carefully in his hands so not to spill any on his suit.
" I can't believe it! Meatball head is actually up with the sun! It's the end of the world if Serena gets up before noon," Sammy sneered feeding Luna another piece of ham.
" Quiet booger breath," Serena growled picking up a piece of toast and giving her brother a dirty look. " Has a matter fact I got up early for a reason, I have to meet Ami before school to go over the math problems for last night." Serena took a bite of toast and looked at her parents seeing if they had digested the lie.
" So early? I was thinking you might want to want to have breakfast with us," Ikuko asked.
" For once," Sammy added under his breath.
" Can't I promised her we'd meet early so we could have time to go over everything," Serena replied picking up another piece of toast before walking out of the room.
" Well at least don't forget your lunch," Ikuko called to the retreating back.
Serena stopped and turned around, plucking the pink cloth box off the counter before disappearing again.
" That girl, she's like a whirl wind. Never stopping and sitting still for even a second." Kengi watched his daughters retreating back.
" She's young and full of energy," Ikuko replied taking a sip of coffee.
* * * * * *
Serena walked slowly down the street, head down counting the cracks in the sidewalk, seeing her shoes appear and disappear in front of her. The two pieces of toast long since eaten but it didn't matter, she wasn't hungry this morning nor tired.
It seemed like every emotion except excitement and perhaps the littlest bit of fear had disappeared has she approached her destination. It wasn't the route to school, the buildings were different and it was quieter here like everyone had already left to start their day.
Ahead of her the building appeared from below the horizon, she walked closer now her footsteps calmed and measured even though all she wanted to do was run. Her heart beat faster now and excitement's butterflies danced inside her stomach has she looked up at the huge gray building picking his window out from all the rest.
The glass doors were closed and no one stood on the balcony, he was probably gone for the day away at school but Serena just had to see it. It was in a way her vain and desperate hope to see his apartment even if she couldn't see him.
" Darien?"
Serena turned away from the building whipping her pigtails behind her and walking on. Head down again, the excitement gone replaced by a gloomy sadness. There were no plans to see Ami it was a lie to see him again.
* * * * * *
Serena sighed and snuk a glance at the clock hanging from the wall in front of her, it's hands mocking in a sick grin pointing to the time 10:50am. She still had an hour till lunch and 5 hours till she could escape and go see Darien.
Darien, the sound of his name on her lips, seeing those smiling eyes staring down into hers sent a delicious shiver up her spine. Next to her Molly looked up from her paper to see the far away look in Serena's eyes.
' She's on planet 9 again,' Molly thought dryly wondering who Serena was thinking about this time. Perhaps Andrew from the Arcade, or that boy in gym that had the nice eyes, or maybe even Melvin. Molly quickly bit her lip and looked back at her paper to keep from laughing. If Serena really were thinking about Melvin, she would eat her hair bow. Now the thought stuck in her head Molly decided to find out who Serena was thinking about this time.
* * * * * *
" So Serena who is it?" Molly asked later that afternoon has they walked across the grass.
" Who is what?" Serena replied confused.
" The guy that you were so obviously dreaming about in class. I swear I saw little hearts dancing around your head. So who is it?" Molly demanded.
" You don't want to know," Serena replied spotting Lita and Ami up ahead and running over to them.
' Your not getting away from me that easily Serena,' Molly thought has she started running to catch up with her friend.
" Hi guys!" Serena sang happily plopping down onto the grass next to Lita. Her eyes instantly growing big has she saw Lita's lunch.
" Good afternoon Serena," Ami replied calmly never looking up from her physics book.
" Hey Serena you want some muffins? I made them myself." Lita held out a box full of small blueberry muffins.
" Oh yes!" Serena replied happily taking three.
Lita smiled at her hungry friend then noticed a fourth person running up to meet their group.
" Hi Molly, you coming to join us for lunch?" Lita asked moving over so Molly could join them.
" Serena you run way to fast for me," Molly gasped out falling to the ground and letting go of her lunch.
" Why were you running after Serena?" Ami asked looking up from her book.
" She won't tell me who the new guy she is dreaming about is," Molly replied giving Serena a pointed look.
" A new guy? You mean your done liking Andrew and Tuxedo Mask?" Lita pretending to faint away in shock.
A blush spread on Serena's cheeks and she busily started untying the box on her lunch.
" No it's not like that, I still like them but there is just someone else. I just don't want to tell anyone who he is."
" Well at least we know it's a guy," Lita replied in relief.
Ami, Molly, and Serena just gave her weird looks.
" So Serena who is it? That guy in gym the one with the eyes? Or is it that movie star we saw in the magazine?" Molly asked shooting the questions one after another.
" You know Serena, having a crush is not the same has being in love. Having a crush is simply being in love with love, and having to many crushes is a unhealthy thing since it shows that you are very frivolous with love," Ami pointed out closing her book and taking off her glasses.
" And what about you having a crush on Greg?" Lita replied calmly.
Instantly a blush appeared on Ami's face and she quickly looked away.
" That isn't a crush we are just friends!"
" Well that's wonderful that Ami is in love but I want to know is who Serena likes!" Molly replied bringing the conversation back to its original topic.
" Molly why are you so interested in who I like all of a sudden?" Serena asked through a bite full of food.
" I'm always interested! Now tell me!" Molly pleaded growing slightly crazed.
" Alright fine!" Serena swallowed her mouthful of food and stood up. " The guy I like is..."
All the girls leaned closer to hear eyes on Serena ears pricked for the slightest sound.
" Is..."
" Hi girls!!"
" Melvin!!!!" Serena cried scared by the sudden appearance of him behind her.
All three girls fell backwards when they heard Serena say his name.
" Serena you like Melvin!?" Molly cried looking up in shock at her friend. One handing already reaching up to grab her hair ribbon.
" Serena you like me? You want to go on a date with me?" Melvin shouted out in joy, he began to dance around singing praises to the sky,
" No, the guy I like is a secret and I'm never going out with you Melvin."
" Well that's good, for a second their I was scared," Molly sighed in relief and let go of the ribbon.
" Melvin what are you doing here?" Lita asked annoyed at the sudden intrusion.
" Well I came to tell you girls the gossip I just heard!! It seems the new Sailor V game just came out and their installing it in the arcade right now!!" Melvin replied waving his hands in the air.
" Is that all you came to tell us about Melvin? A video game?" Ami asked picking up her glasses and rubbing the lens on her skirt.
" Yea, get lost Melvin no one cares!" Molly added shooing him away.
" But I thought you girls would be interested especially you Serena and I was thinking that perhaps we could go together." Those last words made Molly and Lita gag while Ami looked over the rim of her textbook at Serena.
" I'm sorry Melvin but I can't go to the Arcade today. I have something else planned after school," Serena replied picking up her chopsticks and digging back into her lunch.
" Something else planned? With who Serena and how come we didn't know about it?" Lita was confused, she would have known if Serena was going out with someone. Yet lately though she had been kind of secretive and aloof.
" With no one, I just have plans today that's all and Sailor V will be around any old day," Serena replied winding some noodles around her sticks.
" Wow, it's a miracle Serena would rather do something else then play video games! I'm in shock!" Molly pretended to faint into the grass but Ami and Lita weren't feeling the same way. Both could see that something was up with Serena.
" Perhaps she has a secret boyfriend?" Lita suggested.
Ami and Lita walked out of the school later that afternoon, dark clouds were forming in the sky. A storm was coming but neither cared has thoughts of their friend filled their minds.
" Perhaps but Serena would probably be a little more public about that," Ami replied.
" Well it has to be something, I've never seen Serena act like this. She turned down going on a picnic on Sunday and then on Monday morning in school she looked dead tired. It was like she had stayed up all night or something but she was still floating on cloud nine."
" I wonder if she was taken over by a youma?" Ami mummered in thought.
" What?! You have to be kidding! Serena can be spacey and out of there but we would be able to tell if she was taken over by a youma," Lita laughed.
" Yes, I guess your right," Ami giggled in reply.
" But I still wonder what is going on."
* * * * * *
The clouds continued to grow darker and more oppressive. Lightning sometimes flashed in the distance but thunder was still silent. Serena refused to look up at the brewing storm but instead kept her head low. Watching the sidewalk and the heavy bags she carried. Ikuko had sent her out to the store, needing groceries that only Serena could buy. The walk there had been relatively carefree but now a storm was brewing that brought fear to Serena's heart.
She hated storms and being caught in one was the worst. Serena tried to walk faster but the weight of the bags slowed her down.
"Oh, momma is so mean for sending me out for groceries at a time like this," Serena muttered closing her eyes to the dark sky. Her skin prickled with fear, the feeling of electricity was in the air. Then the first shock came, a jagged bolt of lighting above her head followed by a deep roll of thunder.
A scream ripped from her throat and the bags seemed to fall from her hands. Forgetting everything, Serena ran forward hands clasped over her ears to shut out the sound of thunder.
" I hate storms!!!! I hate them!!!" she sobbed running forward her eyes clamped shut right into someone.
Hands came up and wrapped around her arms, closing down while a fallen umbrella brushed her leg and clattered to the ground.
" Serena?" a voice asked filled with shock.
Her eyes flew open at the sound, rising up to look into Darien's blue ones.
" Darien?" she whispered feeling the rush of blood to her cheeks.
Then another crack of lightning split the sky open causing rain to pour down on them. Serena screamed again and buried her face in the dark fabric of his shirt.
" Darien please make it stop," she sobbed clutching onto his jacket.
" Stop what? You mean the storm?" he asked in confusion looking up at the dark sky.
" Yes, please make it stop, I hate thunder and lightning,"
" I-I, Serena"
Then the thought of the picture they made standing together in the rain struck him. Him the tall dark hero holding his delicate love in strong arms while the rain poured down on them. It was an image he wished to keep with him forever but this was not to be.
" We Serena..."
They couldn't be like this in public, all week he had tried to stay away from her but now with her in his arms it was pointless. All the love and compassion he held for her came sweeping back and his arms tightened like steel vices around her.
" Serena we need to get out of the storm, we're both soaked." Darien brushed away some of the wet bangs from her eyes causing her to look up at him.
" Please Darien take me with you, take me back to your place I don't want to be alone right now," she whispered tears filling her voice.
He nodded and bent down to retrieve the umbrella opening it above his head while she went back and picked up the forgotten groceries. Underneath the umbrella was like being in another world, it was dry and the rain could not touch them. Darien took the bags she held in one hand while holding the umbrella in the other.
Now together they walked down the rain soaked street.
Yahoo!! Chapter 3 is done and after taking forever on it (sorry for the wait) it is finally done. I will have chapter 4 up soon but until then please send all comments, questions, suggustions to Saphrians_Water_Reflection. Or please read and review to me!! Thank you!!!