My Notes: I didn't write this story, my sister-in-law did. She is currently extremely busy and asked me to post it on here. I hope you all enjoy it! All comments/author notes and everything this point forward is hers not mine. Please review -Zooky
Author: SailorAuntieV
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance
Author's Note: Hey one and all, this is my latest story. Mind you I still have ten billion other stories to start and/or finish, but since this seemed like such a short story I decided to go ahead and right it. I hope everyone enjoys this, I thought it was kind of cute. Also it's one of the only stories I have that has the sailor scouts and sailormoon in it. This story, like my others, is a clean sappy romance (meaning no sex or cursing). It is about Serena running into a pole and then suffering from amnesia. Now, with the help of her friends and Darien, she has to get through fighting monsters and discovering her feelings for a certain someone : I know that's not a good synopsis, but just read the story. Enjoy!!
Disclaimer: Of course you know I don't own SailorMoon…yadda yadda yadda!
A POLE ENCOUNTER
Chapter 1: The Perfect Man
It was a bright Saturday afternoon. People were strolling along the streets relaxing in the peaceful warm summer weather. Suddenly loud laughter broke through the tranquil air as two bouncy blondes made their way down the sidewalk.
"That was so funny Mina," the meatball headed girl stated as she tried to catch her breath. "I can't believe you said that to her."
"Well it serves her right for calling My Orlando Bloom a non-talented buffoon," Mina said to her friend. "Really Serena, we're gonna have to teach Raye a lesson. She can't go around insulting every gorgeous guy because she can't get a boyfriend."
"True," Serena agreed with her blonde friend.
"We don't have boyfriends either and we still keep our heads high and fingers crossed."
Serena started to giggle at Mina's silly gestures. "So Mina, what time again are we suppose to meet up with the others?" Serena asked after her giggling subsided.
"In about…two hours," she responded as she checked her watch.
"Good, then how about we stop at 'The Crowne' and grab a bite to eat," Serena stated with hopefulness in her voice.
"Sure, I am a bit hungry myself. Let's go."
So both girls picked up their pace as they headed towards their favorite after school hangout spot.
"So Sere," Mina inquired as they continued to their destination. "Are you going to tell me or not?"
"Tell you what?" Serena asked feeling a bit confused.
"About your dream guy…your perfect man!" Mina answered with her usual giddy personality.
Oh boy, there she goes again. Mina is so boy crazy…well so am I, but not as much as her. "My dream guy…um…how about…um…Andrew!" Serena stated joyfully after a long contemplation.
Mina burst out with laughter. "Serena you are so silly. I know Andrew's a hunk, and a sweetheart, but face it girl…he's already taken so come up with someone else."
"Oh I don't know Mina. I like all guys. I don't think I have a perfect one in mind," Serena lied. She was very reluctant to tell Mina or any of her other friends about her long time crush on a certain annoying and irritating, but ruggedly handsome dark haired blue-eyed guy.
"I bet I know who your dream guy is. You want to hear?"
"Sure, go for it," Serena said to humor her exasperating friend who doesn't know how to drop a subject. Mina thinks that just because she's Sailor Venus then she's omniscient when it comes to love. But it would be interesting to hear her describe the perfect guy for me, although no other guy could ever come close to Darien. Darien Shields…what a strong and powerful name for such a wonderful guy. He is by far the most gorgeous man I have ever seen with his piercing blue eyes and dark hair that constantly falls into his eyes. Whoa, what I wouldn't give to be able to brush those dark locks from his face. How I wish he would hold me in his arms and whisper sweet loveliness in my ear. sigh' What a shame that we can never be together.
That last thought momentarily depressed her. It wasn't the fact that she didn't want to have a relationship with the infamous available, and sought after hunk. She definitely wanted that, but Serena thought that Darien had no particular interest in her given the fact that every time they were around each other all they did was fight. For being such a cute guy he sure was quite exasperating. Ever since that fateful day when her discarded test paper accidentally collided with Darien's face, she knew right then that he was 'the one'. It was just a feeling, something deep inside that turned on whenever he was present. It kind of felt like love once lost, like they were destined to be together.
"Hello, earth to Serena," Mina said as she waved her hand in front of her friend's face.
"Huh…what?" Serena stated as she was brought back to reality.
"Where did you go? All of a sudden you just spaced out."
"Sorry," Serena stated with embarrassment. "I was just thinking about my perfect guy."
"Ah, I thought you didn't have one," Mina said with her smug all-knowing look.
"I don't…I just…" Serena stammered not knowing how to get herself out of this mess.
"Anyway," Mina interrupted Serena's rambling, "Do you want me to describe your dream guy or not?"
"Sure go ahead."
"Now since I am the 'Goddess of Love' I can easily tap into you Love-A-Meter and figure out who's your perfect guy," Mina said with enthusiasm.
"My Love-A-What?"
"Your Love-A-Meter," Mina stated again. Then she leaned in close to Serena to whisper, "Just between me and you the Love-A-Meter is something I made up because it sounded so cool, but everyone believes I know what I'm talking about."
"Oh!" Serena said as she rolled her eyes and then began to giggle at her friend's ridiculous creations.
"Anyway," Mina continued stealthily, "Your Love-A-Meter is telling me that this guy is a very tall and handsome man."
"Very insightful Mina. You're like a regular fortune teller," Serena said sarcastically as she continued to chuckle at her friend's wild imagination.
"Just hold on, let me finish. In contrast to being dashingly handsome, he doesn't seem to have the best fashion sense. But he does have beautiful dark hair that makes you want to slide your fingers through, and dark blue eyes which you can easily loose yourself in."
Serena's merriment instantly came to a halt. She can't be describing Darien…can she? He's definitely gorgeous with horrible taste in fashion…aka the nasty green jacket. But why would she describe Darien? Am I that transparent with my feelings towards him? No…she couldn't possibly know.
"He also has a smile that warms you down to the tips of your toes," Mina continued as she noticed Serena being pulled back into a dream-like state. "He's very kind but has a sad and lonely heart which can only be filled with joy by his true love."
Darien does seem lonely, despite his nonchalant attitude. I wonder if I could be the one to bring joy into his heart.
"He would love you like no one has ever loved another, and treat you like a queen."
I've seen him around children and know he definitely has a sweet and tender side to him. Without a doubt he could make a wonderful boyfriend.
Mina smiled knowing she had Serena exactly where she wanted her. Now it was time for her to reveal the mystery man. "Does that describe your perfect guy well?" she asked the starry-eyed girl.
"Yes it does," Serena responded still in a dream-like state.
"It's amazing that Darien could be so perfect," Mina said, going in for the kill.
"Yes I know." If only Darien could realize it…wait a minute. Did I just say…oh no! "I mean No! Wh-what do you mean? How did you…I mean, why would you think Darien's my dream guy? He's a royal pain in the behind, and we argue all the time…we never get along and…" Serena tried to convince her friend, who continued to walk with an annoying smug look on her face indicating she had just uncovered a deeply hidden secret.
"Whatever Serena, you can't fool me. Remember, I'm the Goddess of Love," she responded lightly as they finally approached the Arcade.
Serena sighed in defeat. She couldn't believe she so easily fell into Mina's trap, but she wasn't about to give up just yet. "You're wrong Mina. I admit it would be nice if Darien were my dream guy. But I'm not that much of an airhead to hope for the impossible. Besides…I'm sure he hates me anyway," she said the last statement with sorrow in her voice.
"Now why would you think that Meatball Head?" Serena and Mina heard the deep masculine voice comment from behind them.
Serena instantly came to a screeching halt. She didn't have to lay eyes on the newcomer to know who that make voice belonged to. Darien!
Serena's sudden stop almost caused Darien to plow into her. But, because of his great agility and sharpened reflexes he was able to swiftly maneuver around her. "Good grief Meatball Head, don't just slam on the breaks in the middle of the sidewalk, someone could get hurt."
Serena could do nothing but stare at him in surprise. Oh my goodness, please don't tell me he heard our conversation. It would be so mortifying if he knew how I felt about him. I guess it would be ok if he felt the same way but I know he doesn't. And knowing him, he would use my feelings against me just to tease and humiliate me. I can't let that happen.
"Earth to Meatball Head, are you still there?" Darien asked as he waved his hand in front of her face.
Serena quickly snapped out of her thoughts and glared at her nemesis. "Yes I'm here Darien, and stop calling me Meatball Head."
"But it fits you so well," he said while sporting one of his gorgeous heart-stopping smile.
"I don't care, I don't want you to call me that," she responded growing angrier ever second.
"How're you doing Darien?" Mina piped in trying to ease the tension.
"Don't be nice to him Mina. He was just eavesdropping on our conversation," Serena announced before Darien could say his greetings.
"Come on Meatball Head, you act as though I've committed a crime," Darien responded light-heartedly.
"You have, and you should be locked up for it," she countered angrily while crossing her arms and tapping her foot for emphasis. "How rude you are to sneak up behind us and listen to our conversation. You should feel like a royal jerk right now."
Darien couldn't help but chuckle at the steaming girl.
The nerve of him, I can't believe he thinks this is funny. I'm so embarrassed that I want to crawl in a hole and die, and all he can do is laugh. But he does have a wonderful laugh and a beautiful smile…stop it! "I don't see what's so funny Darien," she stated roughly as she tried to stay mad at him.
"You are Meatball Head, and you are extremely cute when you're mad," he replied sweetly as his finger gently tweaked her nose.
Whoa…what was that? Was he flirting with me? No…I must be imagining things. I can't let my guard down yet or else I might get hurt.
"So Darien," Mina interjected, "How much did you actually hear?"
Darien forcefully shifted his gaze from Serena's sapphire eyes to look at Mina. "I pretty much heard the whole thing," he said with a smug grin. "Oh and by the way Mina, that was a very insightful and complimentary description of me."
"Thank you," Mina responded happily, smiling from ear to ear. "I'm and expert when it comes to love."
"So I hear," Darien said as he smiled mischievously at Serena. "And I was also delighted to hear that Meatball Head thought of me as her dream guy."
At that statement Serena's face immediately turned a dark shade of red. My life is over. I don't think I'll ever be able to look him in the eyes again. Why do these things always happen to me? "I-I…" she stammered, but no matter how hard she tried she could not formulate a decent rebuttal.
"If you wanted me that badly Meatball Head all you had to do was tell me," he said with an impish smile as his hand came up to light caress her cheek.
That statement instantly struck a chord with Serena which knocked her out of her stupor. How dare he! Who does he think he is? That Jerk! I knew he would tease me and stomp all over my feelings. Well not this time. Serena quickly jerked her face from Darien's touch and took a step back. "Why you pompous, arrogant jerk! How dare you even think such a thing. You are not now nor ever will be my dream guy," she yelled out venomly.
Darien chuckled slightly at Serena's hostile behavior. "Come on Meatball Head, admit it…you know you want me."
"I will admit no such think Darien Chiba, and for the last time stop calling me Meatball Head," she spat feeling totally appalled at his brazen and arrogant response. "I have no interest in being with you Darien, I don't care how gorgeous you are!"
Darien raised his eyebrows in surprise at Serena's confession, and then a knowing smile danced upon his lips.
Serena, on the other hand, realized her slip up and her face continued to turn a few more shades of red, if that was even possible. I can't believe I said that. Stupid, stupid…why can't I insult him without my lustful feelings getting in the way? Oh how I want to smack that self-righteous, all-knowing look off his gorgeous face…oh, there I go again. I need to get away from him before I say something I truly will regret. But he's not going to get the last laugh this time.
"Look Darien," she stated in a serious tone as her finger poked his hard muscular chest. "I don't want you, and I never will. You mean nothing to me. All you ever do is put me down and tease me about my hair, my grades, and my clumsiness. Well not this time buster, I am sick of you and your conceited, arrogant personality. I would never want to be with you even if you were the last guy on the planet. So why don't you do us both a favor and stay out of my life."
With that Serena turned on her heel, put her nose up in the air, and hurriedly walked away. She thought she might have been a little harsh with him. There had seemed to be a flicker of hurt in his eyes as she told him off, but she quickly pushed the thought out of her mind. That will show him, that jerk. Nobody teases me and gets away with it. But I hope I didn't hurt his feelings too bad…well so what if I did, he deserved it. And I don't think Darien has any feelings to be hurt anyway. He seems so cold-hearted all the time. I just wish…
But before Serena could finish her thought, it happened. In less than a second she heard Darien's voice yelling out her name in desperation. As she opened her eyes to look at him she saw it. There was no time to scream or a chance to stop the collision…and then all went black.
End of Chapter 1: A Pole Encounter
Hello everyone, I hope you liked the first chapter of this story. It's not my best work but I like it. Wow this chapter is short. It's probably one of my shortest, except for my story Moonlight Destiny. Hopefully this will be the first story that I will complete. I'm already working on chapter 4, and there are 5 chapters total. So cross your fingers. Anyway, tell me how you like it. Please no flame, constructive (but kind) criticism is welcomed but do remember I am a very sensitive person smile. Thank you again to all my best-est friends and family for reading my stories. Love you guys. God Bless!
-Sailor AuntieV