Author's Notes:
Hey minna-san, Dream-chan here with yet another story. I do plan on finishing "Wishful Thinking", but I've just gotten the inspiration for this story, and I wanted to send it out to you. I hope you like and if you have any suggestions, comments, reviews, etc., please let me know!!! Email=more chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own SailorMoon....if I did would I writing a disclaimer? ^_^
" "=dialogue
* *=thoughts
Now on with the feature presentation......
Title: Reasonable Doubt-Things Fall Apart
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: PG (just in case)
Email: [email protected]
After having a crazy first day of classes, Serena Cooper was tired...but not tired enough to see her boyfriend Darien. Lucky for her, it was only a five minute drive from campus. As soon as she started her car, she rolled down her window to let some the Miami breeze and sun caress her face. As she made her way to his place, she began to reflect on how much she loved Darien. When they had met in her freshman year, they instantly became the best of friends...
Flashback
"Girl, I can't wait to get into this party..." Lita said as she fixed the zipper on her knee high boots. "I know what you mean. After this week, I need to relax completely." Mina said as she was smoothed out her hair. "I couldn't agree more. I feel like I have the word 'freshman' stamped on my forehead for everyone to see. If another professor gives me that 'only a few will make it' speech again, I'm gonna transfer to another school." Serena said as she checked for the necessities: gum, money, paper, and pen. Before they knew it, they were in the front of the line of people waiting to get in the party. "How much damage?" Lita asked as they all digged in their purses. "Well, since ya'll are new faces, I'll only charge you three dollars...sound good to you? "YEAH!!!!" all three girls yelled as they gave the boy the money and entered the party.
As soon as they entered the room, they were assaulted by the music and general loud noise. As Serena was looking around, her gaze focused in on a pair of startling dark blue eyes and the handsome face that went with them. *Now that's a hottie!* Serena thought as she continued to stare at the man, but when he lifted his gaze to her's, she immediately looked away and started to circulate with her friends. However, throughout the entire party, he always seemed to be in her line of sight. As the party was winding down, Serena finally decided to go for it and meet the 'mystery' guy. *Alright....I can do this...just be calm and patient* Serena said as she made her way, over to him dancing close enough that he would turn around.
After what seemed an eternity, he finally felt her presence beside him and turned around. Serena was again stunned by his blue eyes. She was still looking at them, until she heard him ask a question. "Huh...what was that?" she asked, a little confused. "What's your name?". the man said with a little chuckle to his voice. "Oh...my name is Serena...what's yours?" "Darien...nice to meet you." *Hmmm...Darien...it does fit him quite well.* Serena thought as they continued to dance. As they were exchanging the usual information such as age, classification, and major (AN: these are the usual ones at my school ~_~), the lights were turned up and the DJ announced that the party was over. Serena was disappointed to say the least, but perked up when Darien asked her, "So...do you need a ride back to your dorm?" As much as she wanted to accept, she had to tell him the truth. "That's alright...I came here with my suitemates, so I should go walk back with them." "Well, that's not a problem. I'll just walk back with you, okay?" "Sure. ummm....your friends won't mind?" Serena asked, looking at the group of guys standing near Darien. "Nah...they probably won't even notice I'm gone until they stop chasing girls for their phone numbers." Darien smiled. Serena laughed in return. "Alright...if you're sure...meet me by the door in five minutes so I can find my friends." *I wonder if he is as interested as I am....I hope so* Serena thought as she turned around in search of Mina and Lita. When she finally found them, she dragged them over to the door, both wondering why their friend was in such a hurry. They got their answer when they saw Darien standing at the door, looking at them approach. "Well, you ready to go?" Darien asked. "Yeah...by the way, these are my suitemates and best friends, Lita and Mina. Girls, this is Darien." Serena introduced. There were a chorus of hellos and then the group made their way back to the dorms, recieving grins and winks from her friends.
End Flashback
After that walk back to her dorm, they became fast friends. They would call each other everyone other day, just to see how each other was doing or go to dinner with their other friends. During the weekends, they usually played cards with each other and watched movies, By the end of her first semester, the friendship had developed into something more. At first, both were hesitant to admit their feelings for one another, but once they did, they entered a relationship that each one felt was special.
It has been almost two years since they started dating exclusively and Serena never regretted a minute. Of course, there had been the breaks and the winter/summer vactions, but they always managed to stay close through email, letters, and high phone bills. Now they were going better than ever, even if it did seem he was acting a bit distant, which seemed to happen after she told him about a possible internship in New York. *Well with the surprise I have in store for him, we will be closer than ever.* Serena smiled to herself as she parked her car, and entered his apartment building. After reaching the apartment, she plastered a big smile on her face as she knocked on the door, deciding not to use the key that he gave her months ago.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Just a minute...", came the response from within the apartment. As soon as the door opened, Serena launched herself into Darien's arms. "Hi muffin....happy to see me?" she said as she looked up into the face that she adored. "Hold up...I know that she didn't just call you MUFFIN!! Oh man....this is so blackmail material..." said a loud voice behind them. Darien just looked at the person who made the comment, rolled his eyes and said, "Now Jay, do you want me to tell Raye about...." "Alright, alright....never mind", Jayson said hastily at the mention of his girlfriend. Serena peeked around Darien's body to see his friends, Mal, Zander, Nate, and Jay, sitting on the couch. "Hey guys!" Serena greeted. All she got was a grumble of hellos back. "Hey Serena, can I talk to you for a minute?" Darien asked hesitantly. "Umm...sure" replied Serena. They made their way to his bedroom and shut the door. Then he turned around to face her.
"Serena, you've probably noticed that I've been acting a little distant lately, and I think that you deserve an explanation." Darien said as he looked at her. *Ohhh...this can't be good*, Serena thought as she tried to get comfortable on his bed. "Well, here it is....I think that we should see other people", Darien said hurriedly, thinking that would lessen the hurt of his words. Serena's first reaction was shock, but then she started laughing anxiously. "Darien...this is a real mean joke you know...did Jayson put you up to this?" Darien kneeled down before her, cupped her chin in his hand and said, "Serena, this is not a game. I think that it would be good to see other people. I love you, but I can't love you the way you deserve right now. I just think it's better that we take a 'break' from the relationship." Darien solemnly replied. When Serena looked into his eyes, she knew right then and there that he was being sincere, and her heart was shattered.
"You can't mean this...we are so happy..w.w.why are you doing this to us?" Serena said softly, as tears started to streak down her face. "Serena, please, try to understand, I'm doing this for us, for you..." Darien said before Serena interrupted, "Damn you!! You are WRONG! You are doing this for yourself! If that what you want, then you have it, and don't give me that 'let's be friends' line, because we both know that we can never be that way again. You have broken MY HEART!" Serena said heatedly. After taking a deep breath, she wiped her face, and rose from the bed. Dipping into her purse, she pulled out her keychain. Finding the key that Darien had given her, she pulled it off, and placed it on his desk. "I guess I won't be needing that anymore. I hope that you are happy Darien...." she said quietly, as she rushed out the room, and out the apartment, never looking back. In the bedroom, Darien could do nothing but sit there and stare at the key on his desk, and wonder if he really did the right thing.
to be continued..........
well are you interested? what is the surprise and what are Darien's reasons? have you figured it out yet? well you have to send some email to find out!!
ja ne minna
~o~midnight dreamer~o~
Hey minna-san, Dream-chan here with yet another story. I do plan on finishing "Wishful Thinking", but I've just gotten the inspiration for this story, and I wanted to send it out to you. I hope you like and if you have any suggestions, comments, reviews, etc., please let me know!!! Email=more chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own SailorMoon....if I did would I writing a disclaimer? ^_^
" "=dialogue
* *=thoughts
Now on with the feature presentation......
Title: Reasonable Doubt-Things Fall Apart
Author: Midnight Dreamer
Rating: PG (just in case)
Email: [email protected]
After having a crazy first day of classes, Serena Cooper was tired...but not tired enough to see her boyfriend Darien. Lucky for her, it was only a five minute drive from campus. As soon as she started her car, she rolled down her window to let some the Miami breeze and sun caress her face. As she made her way to his place, she began to reflect on how much she loved Darien. When they had met in her freshman year, they instantly became the best of friends...
Flashback
"Girl, I can't wait to get into this party..." Lita said as she fixed the zipper on her knee high boots. "I know what you mean. After this week, I need to relax completely." Mina said as she was smoothed out her hair. "I couldn't agree more. I feel like I have the word 'freshman' stamped on my forehead for everyone to see. If another professor gives me that 'only a few will make it' speech again, I'm gonna transfer to another school." Serena said as she checked for the necessities: gum, money, paper, and pen. Before they knew it, they were in the front of the line of people waiting to get in the party. "How much damage?" Lita asked as they all digged in their purses. "Well, since ya'll are new faces, I'll only charge you three dollars...sound good to you? "YEAH!!!!" all three girls yelled as they gave the boy the money and entered the party.
As soon as they entered the room, they were assaulted by the music and general loud noise. As Serena was looking around, her gaze focused in on a pair of startling dark blue eyes and the handsome face that went with them. *Now that's a hottie!* Serena thought as she continued to stare at the man, but when he lifted his gaze to her's, she immediately looked away and started to circulate with her friends. However, throughout the entire party, he always seemed to be in her line of sight. As the party was winding down, Serena finally decided to go for it and meet the 'mystery' guy. *Alright....I can do this...just be calm and patient* Serena said as she made her way, over to him dancing close enough that he would turn around.
After what seemed an eternity, he finally felt her presence beside him and turned around. Serena was again stunned by his blue eyes. She was still looking at them, until she heard him ask a question. "Huh...what was that?" she asked, a little confused. "What's your name?". the man said with a little chuckle to his voice. "Oh...my name is Serena...what's yours?" "Darien...nice to meet you." *Hmmm...Darien...it does fit him quite well.* Serena thought as they continued to dance. As they were exchanging the usual information such as age, classification, and major (AN: these are the usual ones at my school ~_~), the lights were turned up and the DJ announced that the party was over. Serena was disappointed to say the least, but perked up when Darien asked her, "So...do you need a ride back to your dorm?" As much as she wanted to accept, she had to tell him the truth. "That's alright...I came here with my suitemates, so I should go walk back with them." "Well, that's not a problem. I'll just walk back with you, okay?" "Sure. ummm....your friends won't mind?" Serena asked, looking at the group of guys standing near Darien. "Nah...they probably won't even notice I'm gone until they stop chasing girls for their phone numbers." Darien smiled. Serena laughed in return. "Alright...if you're sure...meet me by the door in five minutes so I can find my friends." *I wonder if he is as interested as I am....I hope so* Serena thought as she turned around in search of Mina and Lita. When she finally found them, she dragged them over to the door, both wondering why their friend was in such a hurry. They got their answer when they saw Darien standing at the door, looking at them approach. "Well, you ready to go?" Darien asked. "Yeah...by the way, these are my suitemates and best friends, Lita and Mina. Girls, this is Darien." Serena introduced. There were a chorus of hellos and then the group made their way back to the dorms, recieving grins and winks from her friends.
End Flashback
After that walk back to her dorm, they became fast friends. They would call each other everyone other day, just to see how each other was doing or go to dinner with their other friends. During the weekends, they usually played cards with each other and watched movies, By the end of her first semester, the friendship had developed into something more. At first, both were hesitant to admit their feelings for one another, but once they did, they entered a relationship that each one felt was special.
It has been almost two years since they started dating exclusively and Serena never regretted a minute. Of course, there had been the breaks and the winter/summer vactions, but they always managed to stay close through email, letters, and high phone bills. Now they were going better than ever, even if it did seem he was acting a bit distant, which seemed to happen after she told him about a possible internship in New York. *Well with the surprise I have in store for him, we will be closer than ever.* Serena smiled to herself as she parked her car, and entered his apartment building. After reaching the apartment, she plastered a big smile on her face as she knocked on the door, deciding not to use the key that he gave her months ago.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Just a minute...", came the response from within the apartment. As soon as the door opened, Serena launched herself into Darien's arms. "Hi muffin....happy to see me?" she said as she looked up into the face that she adored. "Hold up...I know that she didn't just call you MUFFIN!! Oh man....this is so blackmail material..." said a loud voice behind them. Darien just looked at the person who made the comment, rolled his eyes and said, "Now Jay, do you want me to tell Raye about...." "Alright, alright....never mind", Jayson said hastily at the mention of his girlfriend. Serena peeked around Darien's body to see his friends, Mal, Zander, Nate, and Jay, sitting on the couch. "Hey guys!" Serena greeted. All she got was a grumble of hellos back. "Hey Serena, can I talk to you for a minute?" Darien asked hesitantly. "Umm...sure" replied Serena. They made their way to his bedroom and shut the door. Then he turned around to face her.
"Serena, you've probably noticed that I've been acting a little distant lately, and I think that you deserve an explanation." Darien said as he looked at her. *Ohhh...this can't be good*, Serena thought as she tried to get comfortable on his bed. "Well, here it is....I think that we should see other people", Darien said hurriedly, thinking that would lessen the hurt of his words. Serena's first reaction was shock, but then she started laughing anxiously. "Darien...this is a real mean joke you know...did Jayson put you up to this?" Darien kneeled down before her, cupped her chin in his hand and said, "Serena, this is not a game. I think that it would be good to see other people. I love you, but I can't love you the way you deserve right now. I just think it's better that we take a 'break' from the relationship." Darien solemnly replied. When Serena looked into his eyes, she knew right then and there that he was being sincere, and her heart was shattered.
"You can't mean this...we are so happy..w.w.why are you doing this to us?" Serena said softly, as tears started to streak down her face. "Serena, please, try to understand, I'm doing this for us, for you..." Darien said before Serena interrupted, "Damn you!! You are WRONG! You are doing this for yourself! If that what you want, then you have it, and don't give me that 'let's be friends' line, because we both know that we can never be that way again. You have broken MY HEART!" Serena said heatedly. After taking a deep breath, she wiped her face, and rose from the bed. Dipping into her purse, she pulled out her keychain. Finding the key that Darien had given her, she pulled it off, and placed it on his desk. "I guess I won't be needing that anymore. I hope that you are happy Darien...." she said quietly, as she rushed out the room, and out the apartment, never looking back. In the bedroom, Darien could do nothing but sit there and stare at the key on his desk, and wonder if he really did the right thing.
to be continued..........
well are you interested? what is the surprise and what are Darien's reasons? have you figured it out yet? well you have to send some email to find out!!
ja ne minna
~o~midnight dreamer~o~