BLACK AND BLUE: NOT FOR ME by Aquamarine Angel ======================================================================== Hello everyone! I was bored and I?m suffering from writers block so I decided to write a short song fic! It?s the first one I?ve ever written, so please be gentle with you comments... ======================================================================== I was looking for something On the crime scene Where you're in too deep Darien looked around their room, shaking with pain and fury. It had finally come to him; she was cheating on him. Why else would she be acting so secretive, deliberately avoiding his questions. She?d been gone often lately, claiming to be with the girls. He knew she had lied about her whereabouts at least once, however. Yesterday, she had told him that she?d be spending the day with Amy, studying for a college exam. When he?d called Amy?s house to inform her that he was going to be out late that night he?d been shocked to discover that Amy hadn?t seen Serena all day. When Amy told him this, the seed of suspicion had been planted. He?d pushed his insecure thoughts aside for a time, telling himself that he was jumping to conclusions. She would never hurt him like that. He gave up trying to fool himself that morning when she?d left again, leaving him with yet another false alibi. He was going to have some real answers. Now. Feeling guilty, he began to rummage through Serena?s stuff. After a few moments he came across exactly what he?d been looking for. His heart plummeted. I found a note with this number It's just another clue That leads to you DEAREST SERE, YOU CAN CONTACT ME ANYTIME AT ###-####. ASK FOR SEIYA AND THEY?LL PATCH YOU RIGHT THROUGH. SEE YOU LATER, MEATBALL HEAD! As Darien read this, the reality of the situation hit him struck him like a thousand bricks. HIS Meatball Head was in contact with a man named Seiya... I got a little suspicious I got a feeling That you ain't true to me He took a deep breath. ?Think rationally, Darien. There has to be some other explanation...? But he knew there was no other explanation. She?d lied to him. She?d probably been lying to him all along. I should have known better Than to buy your lies Your sweet disguise But this was Meatball Head! She was as innocent as a child, even though she was already in her twenties. She had always been so sweet and caring... So perfect. Maybe too perfect. Appearances can be deceiving. But now that he knew what she was really like, he could resist her false charm. Yeah, you can fool anyone But I've got eyes to see That you're not for me But what was he going to do now? Darien sat down on the bed and put his face in his hands. The pain became worse and worse as the initial shock wore off. It became more and more clear that he would have to ask for a divorce. How could he trust her after something like this? Things will never be the same again with you And now I know what it's coming to 'Cause if you think that it's the way That love should be Let me tell you it's not for me ?Oh Serena, how could you?? he whispered. What a great early birthday present this was. Then his sadness disappeared and was replaced with pure anger. She?d gone against the most sacred vows on Earth. Hadn?t their marriage meant anything to her? After all he?d done to make her happy? She had always seemed happy. Was it all an act? No no I don't want to be a part of Your screenplay Just tell me Did you rehearse on me? She certainly was a great actress; he?d never seen this coming. It was no wonder she?d stared in so many high school plays. Well one thin was certain: this play was going to end as soon as she came home. There was no way he was going to let her trick him any longer. No matter how much she begged and pleaded. Gimme the story of, baby, Who's to win Me or him He gazed at a picture of the two of them on their wedding day. She was the perfect vision of a blushing bride: eyes shining with joy and cheeks a light shade of crimson both from excitement and a sudden shyness. She looked so happy... Caught in the middle And I'm tired of your games of hide and seek I'm getting the feeling That it's time for me to leave Maybe the problem with their relationship was that Serena never had a chance to actually find out what it was like to date other people. Ever since they both found out about their past lives they?d stuck together like glue, glad to go along with whatever fate had in store for them. When Rini had fallen from the sky and into their hearts, their destiny became set in stone. Serena loved Rini and couldn?t stand the thought of one day becoming her mother. So whatever thoughts of dating other people Serena might have had promptly evaporated. Perhaps Serena felt like she was missing out on something. It was perfectly possible to become Rini?s mother and still have affairs with other people. At least it was...before he found out. You can fool anyone But I've got eyes to see That you're not for me, baby The soft screech of the front door, badly needing to be oiled, jerked Darien out of his reverie. Serena was home. It was time to confront her. Taking a deep breath, Darien stood up and combed his fingers through his disheveled hair nervously. Then he walked out into the front room where he found his beautiful wife hanging up her coat. When she saw him, she immediately smiled and gave him her usually cheerful greeting. When Darien said nothing in return, her smile quickly vanished. ?Darien, darling, what is it?? she asked, coming over to him, forehead creased with worry. One brief look into her loving gaze and Darien had to look away. It was all an act. She didn?t truly love him. Things will never be the same again with you Now I know what it's coming to 'Cause if you think that it's the way That love should be Let me tell you it's not for me ?Serena... I want a divorce.? Darien?s face was a cold mask. The stone walls that he had built up around his heart as a child shot up once more. Serena had torn down the barrier brick by brick over the years, but now all her hard work was undone with one blow. He was only vaguely aware of Serena?s shocked expression. He waited a few moments for her to say something but she had been struck speechless. ?I?m going to call up a lawyer tomorrow and take care of the technical work. All you?ll have to do is sign the papers.? ?Darien,? Serena sputtered. ?You can?t be serious! This is a joke right!?? Yeah yeah I said no no No way ?I wish it was,? Darien thought. Out loud he said, ?I?m completely serious, Serena. We?re through!? Tears welled up in her eyes but, like a brave soldier, she fought them back. ?What have I done to make you hate me, Darien? Have you suddenly decided that I?m too young, too immature, to be with you? Have you replaced me with someone else!? Tell me!? I had enough of your talk Your games And it won't go away Justify my reasons to stay What was she up to? Darien couldn?t seem to figure it out. Here she was, cheating on him, and she was trying to give HIM a guilt trip! Somehow, this didn?t seem quit right. ?Don?t play games with ME, Serena. I know what you?ve been up too as of late, and I don?t like it!? Darien snapped. He secretly rejoiced when he saw Serena?s reaction to his words. She looked as if she?d been splashed with a bucket of ice water. Let me hear you say Let me tell you it's not for me 'Cause if you think that it's the way That love should be Well, let me tell you it's not for me ?How could you possibly know?? Serena whispered, dazed. ?I have my ways. Now, I?ll be leaving tonight. I wouldn?t stay here with a witch like you another night for all the world!? Darien sneered. He didn?t like the way he was acting; he?d never been so cruel in his entire life, but now he took pleasure from her pain. Let her suffer like he?d suffered. Turning away from her, he went into their room and began to pack up his things. He would go and stay with Andrew for a while. He would understand. ?B-but, you can?t go! There is no reason my secret should cause you so much distress!? Serena protested, following him. She was both confused and frightened of the way her husband was acting. ?Nothing you say will change my mind,? Darien said firmly. And then he was gone. Things will never be the same again with you Now I know what it's comin' to 'Cause if you think that it's the way That love should be ?I didn?t know a surprise birthday party would make him so upset... I even managed to get Seiya, the most popular DJ in the city, to help me with the party...? Well, let me tell you it's not for me ======================================================================== Okay, I know you screaming at me right now for such an unhappy ending, but hear me out! There will be a sequel. It?s going to be called BLACK AND BLUE: SHAPE OF MY HEART. Anyway... Comments? Flames? Suggestions? Email me at aquamarineangel@sailormoon.com or visit my website at http://www.geocities.com/universe_guardians ======================================================================== Story Copyright 2000 Aquamarine Angel Characters and Song do not belong to her and she makes no claim on them.