All I Want Usagi-chan Usagi@lunap.com http://hop.to/minako_usagi I don't own Sailormoon or anything pertaining to. This story (and title) is dedicated to my dearest friend, Minako-chan. You are a constant source of encouragement, joy and fun in my life. Thank you. Serena walked through the streets of London rather listlessly. Her feet seemed to be moving on autopilot, taking her where ever they wanted to. Her mind, on the other hand, was in overdrive. 'How dare he come into my life, turn it upside down then just pack up and leave? Doesn't he realize the impact he's had? How can he just leave? Doesn't he feel anything? How could he have made me love him?' Tears welled up in the young blond's eyes as she slowed even more and came to a stop. She looked around, trying to make out where she was, to no avail. Serena was extremely lost. A soft whimper escaped her lips as her eyes fell on a bench. Collapsing on the bench, Serena buried her face in her hands and sobbed. **Flashback** "I don't want to go to the concert, Mina. You know I don't even like that kind of music." Serena exclaimed. "Come on Sere! I can't go alone, and no one else will come." Mina whined. "Mina..." Serena sighed. "All right, I'll go. But you owe me! You owe me big time!" "Sure Sere!" Mina giggled. "So, where do we get tickets?" Serena asked. "Already have 'em!" Mina whipped out the set of tickets and beamed. "I knew I'd get one of you to cave in and come!" "Thanks Mina." Serena shook her head, but laughed at her bestfriend's antics. **End Flashback** Serena took a few calming breaths, trying to pull herself together. She wiped the tears from her face and looked around again. 'If I just go back the way I came, I should be fine. Geez Serena! Your getting worked up over nothing!' She told herself. Standing up resolutely, Serena turned in the direction from which she had come and began walking. She watched her surroundings carefully, trying to recognize anything but to no avail. She was still utterly lost. **Flashback** "I'm not wearing that to the concert Mina! No way." Serena shook her head. "I'm happy dressed the way I am!" "But.. But... Look at you! That's no way to go to a concert with the hottest pop star ever!" Mina exclaimed. "At least wear a skirt?" Serena looked at Mina's pleading expression and sighed. "How about my flares and a white tank top?" Serena asked, trying to compromise. "And platforms?" Mina asked. "Any shoes you want." Serena agreed. "Done! Get ready quick! We have to leave soon." Mina exclaimed. "This is the first time I've ever heard of you rushing to be one time!" "You think I want to miss one second of Darien O'Malley? Your nuts!" Mina laughed. **End Flashback** Darien O'Malley. The name alone was enough to bring fresh tears to her eyes. Serena clenched her eyes shut and tried to push back the tears. 'There have been enough tears already, Serena. No more.' She told herself, before continuing on, more determined than before. 'I know I've been here before.' Serena though, a little relieved that she was getting back into familiar territory. 'The bakery should be just around the corner, then two more streets 'til I'm home.' A small smile played on Serena's lips as her eyes fell on the sign for the bakery. She quickened her step and before she knew it, Serena was walking up the steps to her small house. **Flashback** "Isn't this exciting, Serena?" Mina asked as they made their way inside. Serena nodded, although she wasn't nearly as eager for the concert as Mina was. "Sure thing, Mina." "Oh my gosh! Serena look! He's going to come in from that direction, and make his way through the crowd. Come on!" Before Serena knew it, she was being dragged towards the the rope and multiple security guards who were waiting to hold the crowds back. "Mina! This isn't a good idea!" Serena exclaimed, but Mina had already shoved her way through, and the pair were right at the rope. "Hi." One of the security guards smiled at Mina and Serena. "Hey." Serena replied, half-heartedly. "Hi." Mina smiled, batting her eye lashes. The guard opened his mouth to say something else, but screams started erupting from the various women around them. "Oh my God! Serena! It's him!" Mina screamed, clutching onto Serena's arm. Serena turned to look in the direction Mina was pointing in. **End Flashback** Serena shoved her key in the door and threw her door open. She slammed it shut behind her and locked it again. Hanging her coat on the coatrack and tossing her purse on the table, Serena headed into the kitchen. She hit the 'play' button on her message machine and listened to the three messages. "Hi Serena! This is your mother. Give me a call as soon as you get in, all right? Your father and I are worried about you. Talk to you soon." Beep! "Hey girlfriend! You haven't phoned in a while. You aren't mad or anything, are you? I mean, I know it's all my fault... Well, gimme a call, k? Thanks." Beep! "......" Serena shut off the machine and erased all the messages. She picked up the phone and quickly punched in Mina's number. "Hello?" "No I'm not mad at you Mina." Serena said. "It wasn't your fault at all." "Oh thank goodness Serena! I was so worried! How are you? Are you okay?" Mina asked. "Sure, why wouldn't I be?" Serena asked. "Sere..." Mina said warningly. "Do you want to go out for coffee or something?" Serena asked. "Sure! That'd be great. When?" Mina asked. "I'll meet you at Crown in twenty minutes, k?" Serena asked. "Okay! I'll see you!" Mina hung up. Serena quickly ran up to her room and ran a brush through her hair. She splashed cold water on her face and was on her way. **Flashback** He was extremely attractive. Serena felt herself going faint just looking at him. He smiled at the crowd as he made his way towards the stage. As he passed the pair of blondes, Darien's gaze seemed to linger on Serena. He paused momentarily, leaning towards one of the guards and whispering something. The guard nodded and Darien continued on his way. The entire concert, Serena was mesmerized. Darien was dressed in tight black pants and a white shirt. Serena could tell his eyes were stormy blue, even from the distance at which she stood. Every so often Darien's eyes seemed to make their way to hers, and remain there, locked together. "Hey girl! You okay?" Mina asked, diverting Serena's attention. "Sure, Mina. I never realized he was so... So..." Serena was at a loss for words. "Extremely attractive?" Mina suggested. "Yeah..." Serena replied, then smiled. "I'm glad you talked me into coming." "No problem, Sere." Mina smiled at her friend before turning her attention back to the idol. "Someday I'll be just as big as him, Sere. I'll be an idol too." Serena giggled at the fantasy. "Right Mina. The world is gonna adore a nineteen year old blond ditz!" "Hey!" Mina exclaimed, before laughing. **End Flashback** "Hey Sere." Mina jumped up to hug her friend as Serena came into the arcade. "Hi. Have you ordered yet?" Serena asked. "Nah, I was waiting for you." Mina replied. "Okay." Serena slid into the booth across from Mina and picked up the menu. "Hmm..." "Can I get you two anything?" The waitress asked. "I'll have hot chocolate and a piece of your strawberry cheesecake." Mina replied. "Yeah, I'll have the same, but chocolate not strawberry." Serena looked up at the waitress. "Hey! Your that girl that was dating Darien O'Malley, aren't you?" The waitress asked. Tears filled Serena's eyes and she looked down. "What on earth are you talking about?" Mina asked. "Sheesh! You read too many tabloids. Go get our cake!" Feeling quite reprimanded, the waitress took off to fill their orders. "Oh Serena... I'm sorry..." Mina whispered, trying to console her friend. **Flashback** "Excuse me miss, can you please come with us?" One of the security guards asked, startling both Mina and Serena. "Me? What did I do?" Serena asked. "This way please." "I'll wait for you, okay Serena?" Mina promised as one of the guards ushered her out of the slowly emptying concert hall. "What is going on here?" Serena asked as she was lead through the crowds, a security guard on either side and one behind her. "Please don't ask questions miss." The man glanced at her. Serena sighed and gave up trying to get answers from him. They opened a door for her, and Serena found herself being led down a rather dark hallway. After several twists and turns, she found herself in front of a door. "Just knock, okay?" The guard asked before the three men began to leave. "Hey! What is this?" Serena asked, but they just left her alone. Annoyed and frustrated, Serena knocked on the door. "Just a minute!" A voice called from inside. Then the door opened, to reveal Darien O'Malley. **End Flashback** "We can change our order to go, if you'd like and go back to my place." Mina suggested. "No." Serena shook her head. "I need to get over this Mina. It's been several weeks, and..." "Serena! No one gets over a break up in a few weeks. Especially not when the relationship was so... intense. No one expects it of you either." "Thanks Mina. You've been so supportive." Serena sniffed. "Hey girl! That's what friends are for. Why don't we go to a salon after this, and get total makeover's, k?" "Sure, why not. I can use a change like that." Serena smiled genuinely, for the first time since Darien had left. "Great! I know this perfect place. We can get out nails done too. Then we can go on a major shopping spree. And how about a movie tonight?" Serena laughed. "I don't know Mina. That's an awful lot to be doing on such short notice. Besides, I have work tomorrow." "Work shmirk. Call in sick. You can stay at my place and we'll stay up all night watching romantic movies, k?" "You always have crazy ideas Mina." "And you always love them, so please?" "Alright," Serena laughed. "Alright." **Flashback** "Hi." Serena was absolutely shocked to find herself face to face with the hottest rock star the world had ever known. "Hi! Please, come in." Darien opened the door wider and Serena stepped through. "I'm not exactly sure why I'm here. A few security guards brought me here, and..." She let her voice trail off. "Yeah, I know." Darien smiled. "I asked them too." She raised an eyebrow at him, as he sank into one of the chairs. From a brief glance, Serena could tell this was his dressing room. The room wasn't very large, and contained only a couch, chair and table. There was a door that was open, and Serena could see clothes strewn about. "I was intrigued, when I saw you." Darien shrugged. "I wanted to get to know you better." "I see..." Serena brushed her hair back, out of her face. "Might I ask who you are?" He asked. "My name is Serena." She told him, sinking into the couch across from him. "Serena is a beautiful name." He smiled at her. "Thanks." Serena replied. Darien glanced at his watch. "I don't have a lot of time right now, I have to get to an autograph session, but maybe I can see you later?" He asked. "Sure." Serena replied, seriously doubting that she would ever see Darien again. "My number is 832-7265." "Here's my cell number. It's my personal number, so whenever you call, I'll be the one answering." Darien told her. "Thanks." She accepted the card he held out to her and tucked it into her back pocket without glancing at it. "Can I give you a ride somewhere? I probably held you up from who ever you were with..." "No, that's okay. Mina said she'd wait for me." Serena replied, standing up. "Alright." Darien stood as well. "I'll show you how to get out of here." "Thanks." Serena replied, grateful because she was sure she wouldn't figure out all the twists and turns. **End Flashback** "Whatever it takes, whatever the cost, we want to look like totally different people!" Mina exclaimed to the men and women running the salon they had chosen. "Alright." "But not hair cutting." Serena interjected. "You have the lovliest hair!" One of the hairdresses exclaimed. She pushed Serena into a chair and began to brush the hair out. "And you, come this way!" Mina found herself with her head dunked in too hot water, then lathered with something she wasn't sure she wanted in her hair. 'Oh well. This is for Serena, after all...' Mina thought, then sighed. What she was willing to put up with for her friend. **Flashback** "Your kidding me! He gave you his number and asked for yours?!" Mina squealed. "That is amazing!" Serena laughed. "I doubt I'll even hear from him again. He was probably just goofing off, or something." Serena replied. "Hey, why don't we go downtown and grab some ice cream. I love that little store we went to last time." "Sure thing Sere! Besides, I heard that Darien O'Malley is doing a signing somewhere today!" Mina exclaimed, grabbing Serena's hand and running towards the bus stop. "Mina! Slow down!" Serena called as they raced to catch the next bus. Panting, they came to a halt at the bus stop, just as the bus rounded the corner. "See.. we.. had to.. run..." Mina gasped out. Serena shooked her head and got on the bus. "All this for ice cream.." She muttered. "Darn good ice cream!" Mina told her. **End Flashback** "Not too much! Sheesh! What are you trying to do, make me look hideous?" Mina screeched at the poor woman trying to do her make-up. "I'm so sorry miss! I'm new at this and..." The woman faltered. Mina sighed. "Alright, you do it more like this." She began impromtu lessons on make-up application. Serena on the other hand, was having a marvelous time. Her hair had been washed and now tumbled down her back in a riot of curls. Blue eyeshadow had been dusted across her eyelids, setting off the brilliant blue of her eyes. Her lips were a delicate pink, and peeked up at the corners in a gentle smile. Mina sighed as she glanced at her own reflection. Her make-up didn't match her skintone, the eyeshadow was a hideous shade of orange, and her hair seemed to be alive. "I think I'll just re-do a bit of this stuff..." Mina scrubbed the make-up off and started all over. **Flashback** "I can't believe you got vanilla!" Mina exclaimed. "Of all flavours they had..." "Hey! I happen to like vanilla ice cream." Serena replied, happily licking at her cone. "So do I." A deep voice behind her said. Startled, Serena whipped around to find herself face to face with none other than Darien O'Malley. "Hi again." Serena told him. Mina grabbed her arm, and was squeezing it rather tightly. "This is my friend Mina Aino." "Hi, I'm Darien O'Malley." Darien offered her his hand, and Mina grabbed it, shaking emphatically. "Hi! How are you?" She asked. Darien laughed. "Great, and you?" "Oh wonderful!" "So Serena, I saw you walking by and ducked out of the autographing session." He laughed again. "I don't suppose your fans, or bodyguards, like that very much." Serena commented. "No, probably not." Darien agreed. "I see I'm right." Serena pointed at several men in dark suits headed in their direction, and looking none too happy. "Uhmm... How about I call you?" Darien asked. "Sure." Serena shrugged. "What time do you think you'll be home?" He asked. Serena shrugged again. "I'll have her home anytime you want." Mina told him. "Around seven thirty then?" Darien asked. "You got it!" Mina promised. "Bye Serena. It was nice meeting you Mina." Darien turned quickly and headed back the way he had come. **End Flashback** "That is adorable! Oh you have to get it Serena!" Mina exclaimed. Serena looked at her reflection once more. "I don't know Mina. It's kinda... revealing." Serena looked uncertain. "That's the point Sere! It looks great on you." "Well..." "I knew you'd see it my way! Let's go pay for it and get on with it! I haven't got all day to shop, you know." Mina told her. "Oh really?" Serena asked. "Yes really. I have to go home and pig out on chocolate too!" Mina giggled. "Now come on!" Laughing, Serena and Mina made their way to the cash register and paid for the dress. **Flashback** "Hello?" Serena asked, answering the phone. "Hi Serena." The voice was unmistakable. "Hi Darien." Serena replied softly, sinking into the chair next to the phone. "How are you?" "Fine. How did your autograph session go?" Serena asked. "As well as one can go." Darien replied. "What were you doing when I called?" "Mina's here." Serena told him. "Are you busy tomorrow?" Darien asked. "Tomorrow?" Serena repeated, looking at Mina. Mina shook her head no. "I don't think so." "Would you be interested in going out for dinner and a late movie, maybe?" "Okay sure." Serena agreed. "Great. I'll pick you up around eight?" Darien asked. "That sounds wonderful." Serena smiled. "Okay, I'll see you then?" "Yeah.. Bye Darien." "Bye Serena." **End Flashback** "So which movie do you want to watch first?" Serena asked as she curled up on Mina's couch with a bowl of popcorn. "Uhmm... This one." Mina held up one of the movies, then popped it into her VCR. The movie previews began to play, and Serena was starting to let her mind drift off the topic of Darien, and get into the movie. "... And now, our feature presentation, featuring the music of Darien O'Malley." Serena moaned softly. "Can I never escape him, Mina? Is it impossible to just move on with my life?" She asked, tears flowing down her cheeks. "Oh Serena... I'm so sorry! If I knew his music was in this, I never would have rented it..." Mina bit her lip as she looked at her friend. "Mina.. I miss him. I love him." Serena whispered. **Flashback** "I had a great time tonight, Darien." Serena stood in front of her door, facing Darien. "So did I, Serena." Darien smiled at her. "We should do it again sometime." "Yeah, that would be great." Serena reached over and brushed the hair out of his eyes. Darien chuckled and reached up to catch her hand. He gently brought it to his lips and caressed the palm of her hand with his lips. "Darien..." Serena breathed, before pulling her hand away to tie around his neck. Their lips met briefly, then again, and again. This time Darien pulled her closer and deepened the kiss. **End Flashback** Serena could still feel his lips on hers, and the way he would hold her, and caress her. It did nothing to help her situation. "Mina, I want him to come back. I don't want to live without him. I need him..." Serena sobbed into the pillow. "Serena! Forget about him! He left you without a reason. He's not worth it! He's not!" Mina exclaimed. "Pull yourself together girl!" Serena looked up at Mina in surprise. The blonde's eyes softened. "Serena.. We're all sick of seeing you fall apart at the slightest little thing that reminds you of him. If he didn't realize what he had with you, he obviously didn't appreciate you." "Mina, it isn't because he's famous and rich that I love him. It's because of who he is..." Serena whispered. "It's because he's sweet and romantic, and thoughtful and kind..." **Flashback** "Where are we going, Darien?" Serena asked as she sat in his car. He had blindfolded her, and wouldn't even give her a clue as to where he was taking her. "It's a surprise Sere." He replied, reaching over to caress her cheek. "For our one month anniversary." "I can't believe it's only been a month. It feels like forever." She sighed happily. "I'm glad you feel that way." Darien told her. "I do too. Oh! We're here." "Really?! Where?" Serena asked. "Just a minute." Darien got out of the car and shut the door. He came around the other side and opened Serena's door. Taking her hand, he helped her out of the car and lead her along a path. "Darien..." Serena said, afraid she was going to fall. "Relax Serena. Trust me." Darien whispered into her ear. Serena relaxed against him and let him lead her. "Here." Darien whispered, pulling off the blindfold. Serena gasped. She was standing in front of a beautiful water fall. She could feel the cool spray on her face and hair. Looking around, she saw huge trees surrounding them, and a picnic basket on the ground. "This is so romantic!" Serena threw her arms around Darien, hugging him tightly. "I love you Serena." Darien whispered, completely out of no where. Serena pulled back and looked him in the eye. "Darien..." She whispered. "I love you too." **End Flashback** "He told me he loved me. It was on our one month anniversary. We were at some waterfall, I have no clue how he discovered it, or how to even get back if I ever wanted to." Serena sniffed. "Serena, he used you." "Why would he do something like that?" Serena asked. "Well look at you! Your gorgeous! And intelligent, and kind. And you trusted him." Mina replied. "So did you." Serena pointed out. "True." Mina sighed. "I'm sorry Mina. Let's just watch the movie, k?" Serena asked, turning her attention back to the screen. "Sure thing Serena." **Flashback** Serena smiled at Darien from her spot back stage. Darien glanced at her and smiled devilishly. "I'd like everyone to meet a person that I know. She's the most magnificent woman I have ever met, and I love her dearly. Her name is Serena." Darien walked over and took Serena's hand, pulling her on stage with him. Serena was blushing furiously. "Darien!" She hissed at him before she found herself thrust in front of the microphone. "Hi." The crowd went wild. Screams erupted from the utterly still crowd. Darien wrapped his arms around Serena and began to sing his latest hit, a love song. **End Flashback** Mina was laughing hysterically, while Serena smiled. "This is the funniest movie I have ever seen!" Mina cried. Tears were streaming down her cheeks she was laughing so hard. "You alway say that, Mina." Serena commented. "Well it's always true." Mina retorted. Serena shook her head and stood up, stretching. "I'm going to get a drink. Do you want anything?" Mina silently held up her glass, eyes still glued to the screen. Serena took the glass and headed into the kitchen. **Flashback** "Why on Earth did you do that?!" Serena asked, looking at Darien. Darien laughed at her. "The crowd wanted to meet you, Sere. The world wants to know!" He exclaimed, then held up a paper. The headline read 'Darien O'Malley's Mysterious Girlfriend?' and the picture was of Darien and Serena, though her face was blocked. "How did they get this picutre?" Serena asked, grabbing the paper from him. "Reporters follow me everywhere." He shrugged. "But they can never get in here." The two were seated in Darien's penthouse apartment. "I would hate that." Serena snuggled up against him, the paper lying forgotten on the floor. "Mmmm..." Darien replied. **End Flashback** "Put in the next movie!" Mina exlaimed. Serena picked it up and looked at the title. "Mina! It's a horror film! What were you thinking when you got this? I can't afford to loose a weeks worth of sleep." Serena glared at her friend. "We aren't watching this one." "Sorry Sere." Mina giggled. "What else do we have?" "Sailor V, Sailor V II, The Return of Sailor V, Sailor V; The Final Days, Sailor V: The Final Showdown, Sailor V After... Mina?" Serena raised an eyebrow at her friend? Mina smiled innocently. "Yes?" "Honestly, girl!" Serena sighed, then picked up the only movie without a V in the title. **Flashback** "Serena? I'm going to Italy for a while." Darien glanced at her from his place in front of the window. "Really? I've heard it's lovely there. Where exactly are you going?" She asked, smiling up at him from his couch. "Around." He replied evasively. "Oh." Serena replied. "When will you be back?" "Not for a while." Darien told her. "Serena... I don't want to go away with ties and loose ends." "What do you mean?" Serena asked cautiously. Darien sighed. "I mean that I don't want to have a girlfriend waiting for me here. I mean that I want to break up." **End Flashback** Serena's mind drifted back to the day Darien had broken up with her. She remembered running from his apartment in tears, not looking back at him. She had slammed his door so hard, she heard the shattering of glass as something, a picture, fell from his wall. She hadn't felt bad, either. She hadn't seen him again, except on tv when he went to award ceremonies, and he always had some blonde on his arm. Always a different one, she remembered. For weeks afterward she was a wreck. No one was able to pull her from her pit of sorrow. Her friends were all so worried about her, and her family had nearly gone ballistic. Now, almost a year later, Serena still wasn't over it. "True heart break." Mina had commented. "Almost as though a bond had been broken." Raye had said. Serena didn't try to label it, she just knew it hurt like hell. "Hey Serena?" Mina asked, pulling her from her reverie. "You okay?" "Hmm? Yeah, I'm alright." She smiled. "I guess so, anyway." "You seemed kinda spaced there for a minute." "I was just thinking..." "About...?" Mina asked. "Stuff... Darien, mostly." She admitted. "Forget him Serena! He's not worth it!" Mina exclaimed. "I know Mina... I know." **Flashback** "And in other news tonight, Irish singing sensation Darien O'Malley will be having another concert at Cherry Hall. Our very own Nissa Johnson was on the scene to speak with him." The screen flashed to a hotel room with Darien and some reporter. "It's been a while since you've been back in London, hasn't it?" Nissa asked. "True." "Why's that?" "Personal reasons." Darien replied. He wasn't being his usually charismatic self, and Serena wondered why. "Rumour has it that you've been avoiding a certain Serena.." "Not true." He cut her off. The reporter raised an eyebrow. "Well, anything new you want to share with your fans?" Nissa asked him. "Not really." "Well thanks, Darien, for taking the time to talk to us. This is Nissa Johnson reporting live from Sheridan hotel, and now back to the desk." Serena had flicked off her tv at that point, not caring about other news that night. Darien certainly wasn't being himself, and she was curious as to why. **End Flashback** Serena's cell phone sent a high pitched ring soaring through Mina's apartment. Serena dashed to her bag, next to her jacket at the door and answered it. "Hello?" There was a long pause, then finally "Serena." Serena gasped, knowing full well who it was. She didn't say anything, deciding to wait to see what he had to say first. "Can I talk to you?" He asked. "I won't hang up, it that's what your asking." She replied. "Can I meet you somewhere and talk in person?" Sernea paused before replying. "I'm not sure." "Please?" "Why? After all this time, why have you called me?" "Please Serena, meet me at the park, where the waterfall is." He asked. "In an hour." He hung up quickly, before Serena could reply. Serena shut off her phone, then turned to Mina. "It was Darien. He wants me to meet him. ** Within the hour, Serena found herself standing on the edge of the cliff facing the waterfall. She was early, having left almost immediately. She didn't want to be late. "Thanks for coming." The voice was so soft and unexpected that Serena almost fell forward. She turned around to find Darien looking at her. He was dressed in black jeans, a blue shirt and a black leather jacket. "I came. What do you want?" She asked, cutting right to the chase. "You." Darien replied simply. Serena looked at him in disbelief. "What?!" She cried. "Are you nuts! It's been a year, Darien. What makes you think I even care anymore?" "Because I still care about you, and I know you cared at least as deeply, if not more." "Then why did you break up with me?" She asked. Darien turned away so she could only see is profile. "I was falling in love with you, fast and deep." Darien told her, then paused. Serena studied his profile, trying to focus on his words rather than how attractive he was. "Who can fall in love with the whole world watching, Serena? I couldn't love you and have this career and keep them seperate, and I didn't want you involved in this career. It's hell." Darien told her. "So what's different now?" She asked. "My career..." His voice was soft, barely audible over the wind. "It's over. I'm giving it up." Serena froze. He was giving up his career for her? "What?" She whispered. Darien turned to face her. "What good is a career and money if I don't have anyone to share it with? I'd rather be poor and with you, than rich and alone." Darien told her. "I love you, Serena. I don't want to live without you." Darien was suddenly standing in front of her. Gently he cupped her cheek in one of his hands and tilted her head up. "I don't care about anything but you. When I was gone, you occupied my thoughts day and night. I just wanted to be with you, to hold you and kiss you and love you." "Darien..." Serena whispered, before throwing her arms around his neck and pressing her body against his. "I love you! I love you so much! The entire time you were gone I was a mess! I couldn't stop crying and keep it together. I couldn't thinking about you and..." Darien captured her lips with his, effectively shutting her up for a long long time. THE END