Pen Name: GoldStar Title: First Love Part: Chapter 2 E-mail Address - GoldStar@eternalmoon.zzn.com Hi everyone! I finally got chapter 2 out of "First Love," eh? Sorry it took so long. Well, after this week, I'm taking a couple weeks off to write more and I have an idea for another story but I'm not going to post it soon. Anyway, expect only poems or nothing at all from me. Really sorry. Last chapter, Serena and Darien meet after all those long years and when they're at Darien's apartment, they are about to kiss and but Serena stops and runs out of Darien's apartment. On with the story! Also, arigatou to my editor, Sftbal1295. She's the best!!! Disclaimer: Sailor Moon will never belong to me. It belongs to Naoko Takeuchi and other big companies ~Darien's POV~ We were about to kiss when suddenly she just stopped and ran out the door! Oh my gosh, I cannot believe I just did that! She was a friend I had since she was in diapers! How could I have been so stupid?! I just...I thought rationally. "Why did I have this sudden urge to take her in my arms and kiss the living daylights out of her? I've never felt like that to anyone, not even her!" I shivered at the mention of her. "Do I like her? I mean, sure, when we were younger I liked her, but now, she's so different, and so am I. No! I do not have feelings for her. I was just caught up in the moment of the song that's it. Yeah, that's it. And besides, I promised that I would shut all feelings of love around me, didn't I? Not since her." I shivered again as I remembered her, Sherry. I had finally opened my heart out to someone and all Sherry did was crush it. I remembered when I first said I love you to someone and all they did was run into someone else's arms and that someone happened to be my best friend in high school, James Atsume. Yes, James Atsume and Sherry Tenshi were the big time traitors. I vowed myself that I wouldn't ever fall in love again and would only give my heart to the princess in my dreams, and I mean it! *********************************Next morning********************************* ~Serena's POV~ I ran all the way to school making the bell just in time. I sat down quickly and waited for Miss H. to show up. Something that wasn't really a big surprise to us, Miss H. came in later with a happy smile on her face. "All right students, just get up and walk to the bus, I'll be there in a second," Miss H. sighed. "Great, just what I needed. To see Darien again. Oh, I hope this won't be awkward!" I muttered. "So Serena. How did last practice go," asked Mina in a sly voice. "It went fine, just fine, all right?" "Is that all? Did it just go 'fine'?" replied Rei. "Yes! Nothing happened, OK?! Can you guys stop butting in my social life? Or is it your job to?" "It's our job," stated Mina and Rei simply. I growled a low growl. "You guys, just leave Serena alone," said Lita. "Yeah. Can't both of you see that she's in a bad mood as it already is?" remarked Ami. "Thank you. At least someone is on my side," I thanked. The rest of the bus ride was in silence between us. Finally, we came to U.O.A. I was dreading every minute of this. The closer I got to the room, the more butterflies I had in my stomach. "Here we are!" Miss H. chimed. We all stepped into the big room and once I saw Darien, I wanted to run as fast as I could out the door, and into my bedroom. "OK, go ahead and talk to whoever your partner is!" I didn't like Miss H. right then, but then again, I never really did like her. I gathered all my courage and walked up to Darien. I tried to not make my voice crack. "Hi Darien," I could've hit myself. I am so dumb! Me and my stupid squeaking voice. "Hey Serena." I couldn't believe how he sounded so calm after me being a human wreckage site. "Listen, about yesterday..." "I'm so sorry!! I can't believe I did that! With me having a boyfriend and all. I'm a dumbo!!" I wailed out. "You...have a boyfriend?" he asked. "Yeah," I said quietly. ~Darien's POV~ The minute I found out that Serena already had a boyfriend, I felt jealousy, anger, and sadness. "Well, good for you. Meatball Head has a boyfriend," I replied. "Thanks. What about you? Do you have a girlfriend?" I heard her ask. "Well, not right now." I thought I heard her sigh that sound like relief, but I abandoned that thought immediately. There's no way, she already has a boyfriend, and besides, what about my promise? "Well, students, pack up, it's ready to go. Also, tomorrow is the class competition, so practice hard today." announced Miss H. "Well, see you later Darien. Same time, same place?" she asked. "Yeah, sure." She smiled a feeble smile and turned around, joining her group of friends. I saw her retreating back, and I felt sad. I turned my attention back to my stuff and packed up myself. I walked out of class and felt relieved that I didn't have classes for the rest of the day. "Yo Dare! How are you doing?" asked Greg. "OK, I guess." "Oh, lighten up buddy. You get to spend an hour or two with a beautiful girl in your apartment. Alone. Now think of all the things you could do," remarked Nick. "Shut up, Nick. I'm not a perv like you." "Jeez, Darien. I was just kidding. Gosh, you don't have to be Mr. Serious, you know?" "Yeah, just calm down Darien. I'm sure you'll feel better tomorrow." "Yeah, thanks. I'm just going to go home and lie down in my bed and rest. Maybe that'll take some stress off. Well, talk to you all later." I walked away and into my car, where I drove away to my apartment. As soon as I stepped in, I felt so much better. I didn't have classes for the rest of the day, so it left my day empty, except for the Meatball Head meeting. I walked into my bedroom and lied down in my comforting bed. I thought for awhile and after a few minutes I fell asleep. ~Darien's Dreamworld~ I was in a foggy place with a balcony in front of me. On the balcony was a girl dressed up in a beautiful white gown. "Set me free. Please Tuxedo Mask," she begged. "How? How do I do that?" I asked. "Find the Silver Imperial Crystal and we will be together once more." "Who are you? Where do I find it?" This time, the girl stepped forward. First, he could see finally that she was blond. As she stepped closer, he could see azure blue eyes. And then, her whole face was shown. I realized that she, my princess, looked exactly like Serena! ~Out of Dreamworld~ Darien's eyes flew wide open in surprise, then he gasped. ~Serena's POV~ As I was walking from school, I saw Jonathan. Jonathan was OK, I thought. He's funny, smart, cute, sweet, kind. He was everything I ever wanted, except, he's not Darien. "Hey, bunny buns!" greeted Jonathan. He gave her a short kiss after. The sparks aren't here anymore, thought Serena. "Hey Jonathan." "You don't seem to thrilled to see me." "No, it's not that! It's just that I have a lot of things on my mind." "Well, OK. Do you need a ride home?" "No, I'm going to my friend's house. He and I are working on a project." "He? Do I know him?" "No, but I've known him since we were little kids." "OK, whatever. Well, I'll see you later. Bye Serena." "Bye, Jonathan." I waved goodbye, and turned around, heading towards Darien's apartment. When I got there, I knocked and I could hear rustling and footsteps. When I saw him open the door, he looked almost frightened, like a deer caught in headlights! A cliffhanger! Ahh!! Run for your lives!! Well, it's kinda a cliffhanger, right? Sorry it's sooo short, gomen. Well, this is gonna be short, so all I have to say is E-MAIL ME!!! YOU HAVE TO!!! OK, that's all. Buh~bye! GoldStar