Hi there!!!! I never thought I was going to finish this chapter so quickly, but here it is. Anyway, unlike the past 3 chapters, this one may have a little bit more of... let's say... action, so I rated it PG. It has a little bit of smooching, but it's not that serious. But let's not delay on this nonsense chatting and on with the story! E- mail: dasha@mpsnet.com Rating: PG By: Dafne My usual disclaimer (although it may be a little boring, it's necessary): I don't own these characters, they belong to Naoko Takeuchi, so please don't sue me. A real princess Chapter four: Love? Endymion felt his face redden as Usagi placed her head on his shoulder. He never expected it, but if felt just right, as if she belonged there... At her mere touch he felt warmth sweep within him and he wished she could stay there forever... *What are you thinking about? Come on Endymion, you barely know this girl and you're already falling for her!?* his mind scolded him. *I don't know, but I just have the feeling that we were made for each other. It's strange, but I've always believed in destiny and love at first sight* he answered himself. * * * * * When Serenity realized what she was doing, she felt a blush creep all over her cheeks. She tried to step away from Mamoru, but to her surprise he held her in place by putting a strong arm around her slim waist and pulling her closer to him. Not knowing what was going on, she tilted her head back to look directly into his eyes. *What kind of strange energy does he have that makes me feel so good when I'm near him? Why is it that whenever I look at him I become captivated by his piercing blue eyes and every time he touches me I feel butterflies all over my stomach and my legs start to tremble? What is this strange feeling that makes my heart beat faster? Is it love?* Serenity wondered, confused by all the emotions that were assaulting her heart and mind, making everything blur. * * * * * When Endymion felt that Usagi was trying to pull away from him, he instinctively put his arm around her thin waist and with a swift movement of his strong hand pulled her against his muscular chest. When she turned to face him with a bewildered look on her eyes, he felt his heart melting. The only thing he was able to do was admire its magnificence over and over again, they seemed to have a special kindness and peacefulness he had never seen on any other woman's eyes, not to mention that they had managed to mess up with his feelings, making him its faithful slave. Right then the only thought he had in mind was to possess the dazzling angel that stood before him, and the closeness of her warm body only increased his desire. Without hesitating, and not thinking about what he was going to do, he leaned down and captured her sweet lips in his. Suddenly he felt a burning passion build within his body, and in a matter of seconds he deepened the kiss... * * * * * Serenity couldn't believe what was happening to her. She had never kissed anyone before, and now she was in the arms of a man she had just met half an hour ago who was bending towards her, closing the gap between them and drawing them dangerously close... When their lips met she looked at him wide – eyed, but he had his eyes closed and was enjoying the blissful moment. It didn't took her long before she gave up to his sudden outburst of emotion. She wrapped her arms around his neck and combed her hands through his thick black hair, her fingers playing with its long strands. After a few moments she felt him coax her lips apart. At first she was shocked, but she finally allowed him to plunge his tongue in her mouth. * * * * * Endymion couldn't think of something as pleasurable as kissing this woman. *God, I must be in heaven* he thought while letting out a low moan. Her delicate hands were sending shivers down his spine, and her lips were as sweet and intoxicating as wine, making him loose almost all of his self - control. He just couldn't get enough... he started devouring her as a starving man who is fighting for dear life. He never wanted to let her go, but he suddenly came back to his senses, and when he realized what he had just done he felt embarrassed, more than he had ever been in his entire life. He stopped kissing Usagi and stepped away from her. A hot flush covered his face, and he turned away in order to hide it from view. * * * * * Serenity couldn't think clearly, she was oblivious to everything around her. The only thing in her mind was the wonderful feeling of being in Mamoru's arms, his tongue exploring every inch of her mouth, and his ragged breath caressing her burning face. When she caught him moaning she thought she had never heard such a splendid tune before. Her body was burning with an unexplainable passion when she suddenly felt Mamoru stop. She looked at him with questioning eyes, but he only pulled away from her and turned his face, as if he didn't want to face her anymore. * * * * * Endymion didn't know what to do, he simply stared nervously at his feet, never lifting his gaze, not wanting to look directly at his angel's eyes. He feared that if he did so, he was going to loose his self - control all over again. Well, it's not that he didn't want to, but..... "I'm sorry, Usagi" he apologized. "This shouldn't have happened..." he hesitated a moment and then continued "it's just that... well... I let my emotions flow freely, and they were so strong that even though I wanted to stop them, I just couldn't." He finally looked up to see her reaction. She was staring at him lovingly and her eyes flashed with understanding, which gave him the courage to go on. "I can't understand what came over me, all I can tell you is that I've never felt this way for a woman before. I know I've just met you, but I feel as if I've known you all my life. It's as if destiny brought us together." He paused for a brief moment and then said: "Maybe you'll think I'm crazy, but I believe I'm in love with you." After he said that he looked down at his feet again and said in a soft whisper "I'm sorry". * * * * * Serenity listened to Mamoru quietly and carefully, her eyes shimmering with emotion and her lips still quivering due to his touch. "Maybe you'll think I'm crazy, but I believe I'm in love with you." He said. Serenity gasped at this last statement. She couldn't believe what her ears had just heard. She felt her heart beat faster, and her joy was overwhelming. When he said his last words barely above a whisper, her face softened. She approached him and tilted his chin up so he was facing her and told him: "There's nothing to be sorry about. I feel the same way..." she paused to emphasize her words and then stood on her tip toes whispering with her most sensual voice: "I love you, too". AUTHOR'S NOTES: I REALLY liked writing this chapter, since I started I just couldn't stop till I finished it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I'd like to thank all the people who have been encouraging me into writing, especially Hotaru (HUGS!). As I always say, I LOVE receiving e – mail, so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! Tell me what you think, OK? See ya till next chapter! Note: Since I'm going to be on vacation, it SHOULD appear next week.