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Fanfic Title.I Dare You.
Part: One.If At First You Don't  Succeed.
Rating: G or PG.
E Mail: shenkoskyuse@netscape.net

Hey minna.
I know I said this wouldn't be out till next week, but
I got some time, free time to work on it .
So I decided, to write you another part. This ones to make up for the first.
It was to short, and I misspelled, the word who.
( 3 time's, it came out as hue. )I still can't believe, I did that.  
(mainly cause I spell checked most of the damn thing
but then again how accurate, can you be at 3:00am?)
OK I'd like to thank, Alica Blade and Lady Starra,for putting my story, up.
For writing amazing story's. ( go read there stuff ) 
And for making this site. (ps. sign there guest book.It's only fare ) @<------.
Disclaimers:  I do *not* own Sailor Moon.Never have.Never will.
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Darien, plopped down on his bed and starred dejectedly,at the ceiling.
He watched with mild interest, as the wind, gently blew hiscurtains  around. 
How in the world, was he supposed to do this.
He asked himself for the millionth, time that day.
It wasn't like he ever wanted, to be mean to her.
It was just that every time  he got near her his brain, 
would stop and he'd function, on auto pilot.He just couldn't think. 
He'd be helppless, and couldn't seem to utter a single complement. 
He'd think it but when he went, to say it. (sigh)
It cam out as "So Meatball Head fail any tests today?"
Didn't matter how sweet, or kind, it was in his head.It ALWAYS came out bad.
He just couldn't seem to make himself act civil, 
even if his life  depended on it.
And NOW he was suppose to spend seven days doing exeactly what he couldn't do.  
"How do I get Myself into these, messes?"   He sighed again.
The sound of the telephone, woke him from his, stupor.
He got up off of his bed and walked into to his nice, but plainliving room.
"Moshi moshi "  Came his depressed voice.  "Hey Darien!.
Man you don't sound to good.Ges your regretting that bet now hu?.
So tell me do you want to wait until it's 
officially over? or do you want to give me, the moneynow?"
Steam was practically, coming out of  his ears, as heglared into the phone.
Darien had to make a decision.He looked back to his lonely, apartment.
When ever he felt lonely hear, he always imagined Serena.Her smile.Her laugh.
And suddenly it wasn't so bad anymore.  But he wanted the real thing.
He wanted her.   And maby this bet was just the incentive he needed.
Who knew, he might even get her.Suddenly a smile dawned on his face.
He turned his attention, back to the phone and answered.
"Forget it Andrew, I'm going to win this bet! " 
========================================  OK just relax.
breath in............. breath out..................Good.
Darien, peeked around the corner of the arcade.There she was.
Sitting in a booth, wile savoring an ice cream sunday.
'She is so kawaii,'   he thought silently, as he watched, 
the blond attac her treat. 
Darien blocked out the noise, of the arcade, as he got ready for his *mission*.
Hair.  check.Clothes. he looked down at his attire.
He had turned his room upside down looking for the perfect,wardrobe. Check.
Cologne . check.Now all you have to do is remember to breath. 
Darien, nervously walked up the the girl in question.
His stomack, was doing little flip flopps and his palms weresweaty.
He swallowed the lump, in his throat, and contemplated the prospect,
of turning around, and running from the arcade.'No' he tolled himself.
You have to duke this out.Running away wont help.
His confidence, was diminishing with every step he took.   
But as soon as he caught  a whiff, of her perfume, 
he immediately, began to feel more relaxed.
He actually felt a smile, tug at his lips.
'How does she do that?' he wondered silently, as 
he starred at the goddess before him. He looked down upon her golden head and
suddenly, had the most insisting impulse to reach 
out and run his fingers through her hair.
He regretfully, fought down the urge, to do soand took a seat next to her.
Serena for the most part was  starteled, when he 
appeared from out of no where and sat beside her.All she could do was stare.
Plus she hated it when he got this close.It always made her heart beat speed up.
And her stomach, would tie in knots.
Her mouth would go dry and he'd always  give her 
those looks that made her want to dissolve in to a puddle of goo.
Her sunday forgotten.She turned to him and put on her mask of annoyance.
Wile summoning up her iciest voice, she asked."What do you want?"Darien gulped.
'Do I really wanna answer that?'he asked himself quietly.
He looked up and found himself caught up in her fathomless baby blues.
'You could drowned in those eyes' he tolled himself as hethought of what to say.
After all, it wasn't like he could just come out and say." Serena I love you.
I think your more beautibul then the stars and the moon"Now could he?
I didn't think so. " Well ? " she asked obviously loosing patience.
He took a deep breath and bluted out, the first thing that came to mind. 
 " Well um, you wanna join me in a cup of hot cocoa? "He cringed.
His voice sounded desperate even too him.
But still, at least he hadn't called her Meatball Head, orsomething.
At first she just starred at him, for a long moment of time. 
And then he watched as disbelief,  shock, bewilerment 
and something else crossed her face.
'Was that last one hope?' he wondered, as he looked her closely.
Just then she put up her mask again and starred at him coldly.
"why ?" she asked with obvious suspicion.
" I  um well ya see I wanna call a truce! "
Well actually he said the last part, so fast it sounded more 
like.   " Iwannacallatruce! "To be truthful.Darien was scared.
After all he didn't know what he'd do if she turned him down.
" You know Darien, I don't have time for these games" 
and with that she got up and went to leave.
On impulse, he reached out and grabbed her hand.
It's not like you have anything to lose anyway '  He tolled
himself as he starred  down at there interlocked hands.
' But maby everything to gain 'Serena was shocked for a moment as she looked 
down at his bowed head.
'What was he up to?'. she asked herself, as she watched him closely.
He was just acting to weird.Like he was nervous, or something. 
For the life of her, she couldn't figure this man out.
When he finely looked up again he gave her a puppydog look, and pouted.
Completely caught of gared she found herself giggling.
Darien smiled as he felt a serge of confidence, run through him.
He made her giggle!.
He smiled a little himself at this knowledge and decided to test hisluck.
Taking a deep breath and becoming serious once more, he said.
"Please,  Serena, I'm not trying to tease you really.
I just wan't to spend a little time with you.
I know you have no reason to beleive me.But please do "
Then as an after thought he added." I promise I won't bite ."
He finished by giving her a quirky, smile, that made her breath, catch.
Something she was determined to never let anyone know about. "What do you say?
Think you could spend some time, with the biggest jerk on earth? " 
Serena could feel her defenses, crumbling to dust.
She just couldn't stay mad, at the man.God help her.
She had no idea, why but she just couldn't.
And what made it even worse, was that she never really got 
mad in the first place.
Truthfully she would use anger, as a mask to cover he hurt he caused.
It really did hurt when he put her down.
She would never let him know it, but it hurt.And hear he was.
The only guy who could *really* hurt her or make her *really*truly happy.  
Asking her to spent time, with him?' Don't do it ' her brain urged.
He'll only hurt you.
But as she looked back to him she, found herself lost in his gaze.
She quickly puled her eyes away from his.
Terrifide that she might drowned in his deep blue eyes.
Her stomach, was doing flip flops.
She felt herself blush from the roots of her hair and all the way toher toes. 
And quickly coughed, to hide it."I don't know Darien "  she answered honestly.
Apart of her really did want to go with him.
That part of her would of followed, him to the ends of the earth.
But the other part of her was  just as persistent.
The one that kept telling her to 'get out wile you can, before you get hurt'.
The part that insisted, he was up to something.Darien didn't now what to do.
She looked like she was on the edge, of ether going orstaying.
And if she did leave, he doubted, he'd get this chance agen.Suddenly it hit him.
" common " he tolled her, wile dragging her out of the arcade.     
" Darien w..where are we going? "" Its a surprise "" But I left my sunday! "
He  chuckled slightly.' God this girl was just to cute.'
" Don't worry Meatball Head, I'll buy you a new one! Now hurry up."
Andrew, was silently, watching from a corner of the arcade. 
"Well looks like he's going for it ."  Andrew turned to face his sister." Yeah.
Now get back to work before that costumer, blows a gasket."" Are you kidding ?
Dads going to be the one blowing a gasket, when he finds out you
spent a hundred dolores, on a bet you had every inintention ofloosing."
" Maby Liz, but it was the best investment, I ever made."
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" Common Meatball Head only a couple blocks more and then we'll be there! "
He looked back to the girl, he was practically dragging, and laughed.
She looked worn out.It was just too cute.
A couple minutes, later she was starting to wonder if he had cracked.
They were standing in front of a lake.That was it?.
He made me run through, most of Tokyo......for this.
OK so the lake was pretty, but all that just for some lake?.
They could of gone, to the park right by the arcade if he wanted to see a lake!.
" We made it! " he exclaimed, wile gasping for air, and starring out into 
the water. " Darien unless this lake, was being dug out tomorrow, I don't 
see why we just rushed to get hear."" Just watch Meatball head."
She obediently looked to the lake, and thought about the 
craziness, of the situation.This was nuts.
Why was she letting him drag her across Tokyo anyway?
She should of just ignored, him in the first place.But still.
She thought wile looking to the man beside her.Maby he's worth a shot.
'Plus Meatball Head isn't *really* that bad of a nick name, anyway' 
" Look Meatball Head .!" He said wile pointing out something in the distance.
She squinted her eyes, and focused.
But she still couldn't see where the *thing* was." Darien I don't see it. "
" Thats cause your, looking up to high.Look to the waters edge. "
She looked again.This time where he instructed, and sighed.
Right when she was about to tell him that she still 
couldn't  see anything, something in the distance, caught her eye.
She focused and gasped.' was that? '.She quickly, turned to Darien.    
" Thats the moon......isn't it? "
" Yeah, it's really pretty when it rises and the clouds 
change to purple, pink and blue. "Serena, stared at him a moment in shock.
'Who knew Darien, was like this?.He's acting so different.'
Maby he wasn't lying when he said he wanted a truce.
'And there are just so many things about him I don't know'
Suddenly deep down, she wanted to take the time to find out each one.
'Wait a minute Serena, this is Dairen were talking about.
The guy who makes fun of you, who harasses you daily.
Mister conceded jerk himself.
So don't you dare start, falling to pices, just cause he's suddenly 
decided to act nice.For all you now this is just one big joke.  
He's still Darien.He's still conceded, arrogant, cold.
He's still a compleat puzzle.  But still I can't help but wonder.
Who is Darien?.'Serena, studied the man, now bathed in the glow 
of  the setting sun.The way his gaze, was transfixed on the sky.
The way his charcoal black hair, fell in his eye's no matter
how many times he brushed, it away.
His strong jaw, and chiseled features, made him look like a Greek God.
She laughed at that, then blushed when he noticed. 
Serena, would have been lying, if she ever tolled you she
hadn't noticed his looks before.
But now that she was really looking, she couldn't help 
but be a little breathless.
And the weirdest, thing was that she felt so at peace, being hear with him. 
Like this was where she was suppose to be.By his side.
And even thou she fought these feelings she still found herself leaning
against him.What was it about him, that did this to her?.
No other boy had ever made her feel this way.so why him?. 
Darien felt warmth, and turned to look down at her. 
The moment he did so he felt is heart beat speed up.
She was leaning against him!.
Her eyes were closed and she had a calm expression on her lovely face. 
But all good things must come to an end.
For she awoke from her stupor, and straightened, right up.
Almost like a wined up doll.' Well ' he thought silently.
' At least I'm making progress. His heart hurt that she didn't trust him.
But it's not like he could blame her.After every thing he did.
He looked back to the girl.And in all honesty he loved her.All of her.
She could take, his heart in her hands, and, heal it.
All the wounds, All the pain and loneliness.  
She could kiss away all the tears, and make him a new man.
But just as easily, she could rip out his heart and squashit beneath her heel
And even thou he knew the danger,He'd still take that chance.
He looked back to her.And couldn't find a single real flaw.
She was beautiful, inside and out.He loved her.Every thing about her.
The way the sunlight, illuminated, her features and made her seem almost unreal.
The softness of her hair.The sweet smell of jasmine, and flowers, that seemed 
to float around her.The sound of her voice, when she laughed.
The happiness, that she brought, with her no matter where she went.
The life that flowed, through her.
The way she could make, him feel by just being near.He even loved her flaws.
Her mood swings were adorable.Her lack of interest was charming.
Yeah he was in way over his head hear.
But truthfully, he wouldn't have it any other way.
Thay stayed that way for a long time.
Each sneaking glances, and thinking of the other.
As a comfortable, silence drifted over them.
To any onlookers, it seemed to be the perfect pitcher.
A young couple illuminated by the setting sun.
Each just enjoying the others company.
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Darien, looked down at his watch and noticed it was past 10:00pm.
He then turned, to look  the blond girl resting next to him.
They had barley, said more then two words since they got hear.
And yet it felt right.To just sit and enjoy the sunset together.
He sighed with regret for the fading minutes thay had left
before, she realized just how late, it was.
Almost as if on cue, she looked down at her own watch and gasped.
" Oh no I'm so late! "  She screeched, wile getting ready to leave.
Just then she turned back around and looked at me.
" By the way Darien, I really had a nice time.   
I dont know  why you changed but I like it. "
I almost blushed when she tolled me that.
" Um you want me to walk you home? it is kind a late. "
I could hear the, nervouness, in my voice, and thanked
God she hadn't seemed to notice.
" No I'm ok......... Ja ne."  And with that, she started walking home.
I fidgeted with my jacket a moment before calling out to her.
"Hey Meatball Head, I still owe you that sunday right? "
She turned around a little startled, but a smile spreadacross her face.
"You bet and don't think I'll let youget out of it ether! "
" Wouldn't  dream of it! "
She laughed a little then turned around and began her journey home.   
I smiled as I watched her jog, away.
Yeah this was going to be a interesting week.  
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Well how was that?.Did you hate it?/Like it/E Maile me and tell me.
I need ideas so feel free to offer any up.
What would you like to see done in this story or the next?.Any suggestions?.
( shenkoskyusa@netscape.net )
Oh and by the way, I'm looking for a editor, tipe friend.
Someone who I can send my storie's to before I send them in.
Who will give me an impartial view, and ideas.( Plus a little encouragement )
Well thats it.Oh and the question, of the week is still.
If Mamoru, slep with something for security, when he was
a child, what would it be?.A Blanket?.A raggedy old sock?.A teddy Bear?.A Rose?.
Other?. OK till next week (hopefully)  Kas.
God bless