--------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi! Everyone! I'm gonna keep this short so that you can go right to the story. I would like to thank Katagillian for everything:helping my site and being such a great friend. And I would like to thank Miss J, who, I think, writes one of the best stories. Miss J is really the one who inspired me to write this story. If it weren't for her, I would have never written this kind of story! Thank you! This story is based on a song called "Hello" by Lionel Richi. I think that's his name. It's a really good song and you should listen to it one day. Anyway, as usual, don't sue me, please!!! I would like to thank a friend who helped me a LOT (like the romantic parts) to write this story who also wishes to stay anonymous. And enjoy! Btw, If a sentence has a ">" before it, then that means that it's a verse from the song. Remember to visit my web site: http://www.milkiss.com/sailormoon.html Title: Hello Author: Milkiss Rated: PG-13 (You'll know why after you read it.) Darien sighed and slammed his book closed. How was he supposed to concentrate when a certain "meatball headed" girl was taking over his mind? Every minute, every second, he dreamed to be with her. They still teased each other, but Darien was getting tired of waiting. Did she feel the same way? Did she know that HE felt this way? Darien sighed again and ran his fingers through his dark bangs and closed his eyes, like the deep sea being covered by the calm and soft night. His first thought and vision was Serena...her face was soft and calm. Her eyes were shining softly and her cheeks were red like the rose she was holding. Her silvery hair was glowing softly from the pale moonlight, glittering like tiny little stars. I've been alone with you inside my head And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times He saw a soft silhouette of Serena in the warm soft fog. He nervously walked closer to her. He stood in front of her and ever so slowly brought his hand up to hold her face. Gently, he brought her face up to his as he leaned down... I sometimes see you pass outside my door Hello? Is it me you're looking for? Darien opened his door, ready to start a new day at college. As he turned around, he saw her...She was walking slowly to school. As she walked on, she seemed to be searching for something as she looked around. Her eyes landed on him and he saw her eyes brighten. She smiled and waved to him. Then in a more cheery mood than before, she skipped the rest of the way to school. I can see it in your eyes I can see it in your smile. You're all I've ever wanted And my arms are opened wide Darien sighed and watched her skip to school. He smiled and waved back, unknown to her. One step closer every day...How long would it take before she realizes his feelings? He wanted to hold her safely in his arms. Never in his life did he want something ever so badly, yet not be able to get it. He'd give up anything for her...even his own life just to hold her close to him... They met again, the next day, early in the morning, before the sun was up, at the park. Darien wondered why she would be here at this time. She saw him approach her and smiled again. Was that supposed to be a sign? Darien wondered. He slowly smiled back. "Hey, Darien, how are you?" "Fine, thanks, Meatball Head..." Darien watched in amazement as she just smiled. "Come...come sit and watch the sun rise with me." Darien sat next to her on the bench. "It's beautiful, isn't it, Darien?" `cause you know just what to say And you know just what to do And I want to tell you so much...... I love you..... Darien watched her as the sun appeared over the horizon. The first thing it's soft glow touched was her golden hair. As the breeze softly blew around them, he sat mesmerized by the beauty she was. She was priceless...more precious than the most expensive diamond...more soft than the most beautiful gold...He wanted to so badly keep her safe and away from any danger. He wanted to show her... I long to see the sunlight in your hair And tell you time and time again how much I care Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow "Serena?" "Yes, Darien?" ...I care for you. I love you...He finished inside his head. Instead he said... "I'm sorry, but I have to go now." "oh, okay. See you around, Darien." She looked briskly away back to the sun. Was that a tear he saw fall down her cheek? Did he make her cry? Should he just stay? Hello? I've just got to let you know As Darien slowly walked away from the bench, he looked back once and saw her still sitting there facing the sun. He wanted to run back and gently hold her. He longed to whisper the words "I love you" softly into her ear. `cause I wonder where you are And I wonder what you do Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you Darien laid on his bed as he wondered. What was she doing now? Was she sleeping? What if she was somewhere all by herself, crying? What if she had someone to hold her and love her? Did she have another? He abruptly got up. He dressed in record time and he ran out the door. He ran straight to the park. Hoping she would still be there. This was his last chance. The gods have given him many chances and this was his last one. He had to take it. He got to the park and saw her figure still sitting there. He felt his heart beat rapidly as he approached her once again. She felt his presence and turned around. Her eyes were moist with tears and had a hopeful expression. Darien kneeled before her and held her hand gently. Her as widened as she looked down to his face. "Darien?" "Serena..." Tell me how to win your heart For I haven't got a clue But let me start by saying........ I love you....... "Serena,...I love you" Darien whispered out the last phrase. Hello? Is it me you're looking for? `cause I wonder where you are, And I wonder what you do Are you somewhere feeling lonely? Is someone loving you? Tell me how to win your heart for I haven't got a clue, but let me start by saying................. Serena's eyes turned from a depressed expression to a light of pure joy. She smiled softly through her tears as she brought her hands up to his face. Darien was now crying. Tears slowly slid down both their faces, glittering from the sun soft glow. Serena leaned down and Darien brought up his face. Their lips were centimeters apart. Right before their lips made contact, Serena and Darien opened their eyes and looked straight into each other. Then unexpectedly, Darien brought his hands up behind her head and pulled her down... Heaven...soft...warm...joy...love...Serena...sweet...finally.......Darien thought as he pressed his lips against hers. He wanted to taste all of her. The more he got, the more he wanted. He kissed her deeply and was surprised when she responded equally deep. Soon, they were holding each other closely as they kissed. Darien was disappointed as Serena slowly backed away. He sighed ever so slightly as she pulled away from their comfortable position. She smiled as he pulled her close to him again. Right before they made contact for the second time that day, she whispered the words of heaven into his lips... >I love you........... "I love you, Darien..." So? Watcha think? Did you like it? Please email me at milkiss@bellatlantic.net !! I love e-mails! ^_^ anyway, hope you enjoyed this story! Sunshine always, Milkiss