Femme Fatale – Chapter 4
By: Umali
Umalific@hotmail.com
Usual Disclaimers Apply – sailormoon is not mine

PLEASE READ CURRENT AUTHORS NOTES in RIVALS.


Serena woke and felt ready for her new day.  Her environment was indeed 
relaxing and rejuvenating to her senses.  Gathering herself up, she 
managed to wake before the break of dawn.  The buzzing in her stomach 
was too much excitement to over sleep.  Looking out the window it was 
still dark, the clock she noted spoke to be early morning.  'Who in 
their right mind would awake this early' she thought as she had the 
craving for fresh brewed coffee.  Only insomniacs as herself ever woke 
to these ridicules early hours of the morning.  Opening one of her 
boxes she removed a pouch of her favorite coffee.

Peeking through the door she noticed that the lights under her 
roommates doors were off.  Not caring to take her robe, she casually 
padded her way down towards the darkened kitchen, wearing of only the 
lightest and shortest chemise. Turning on lights she squinted to help 
her eyes refocus to her surroundings.  Rummaging through shelves and 
drawers she had found what she had been looking for.  "ah ha! So that's 
where you've been hiding." finding the coffee maker Serena did the 
honors of making the first brew of the day.  Waiting for the coffee to 
perk. Serena felt as if she was on a holiday with this assignment.  
Everything, though it just started seemed to be slow or at a 
standpoint. Serena after making her first cup of coffee made her way 
towards the windows.  'How hard would it be protecting him' thought 
Serena as she stared at the endless horizon.

"4am" grumbled Darien as he sat slumped over his overworked desk.  Even 
his office at home couldn't escape his multitude of inventions and 
ideas that thrived in his genius mind.  Darien stood and stretched his 
stiff limbs and decided to call it a morning.  As he exited his office 
and trailed to return to his room, he stopped his tracks to find the 
girl he knew that would soon start haunting his nights.  His mouth 
completely agape to what his strained eyes could focus.  Serena stood 
causally leaning her bottom on the couch that held its back.  Her 
clothing was of the lightest and almost sheerest material to cover ones 
body, better yet to not cover ones body. Her hair flowed down to the 
base of her spine as she stared endless through the evening.   The moon 
faired with the siren that watched its peaceful night. The beams that 
reflected from her body seemed to be so natural.  He kept a stare as he 
was enthralled by her angelic presence.

Serena was in deep thought as she thought of the man she was sworn to 
protect at all cost. Pictures of him plagued her mind as she examined 
what little she knew of her subject. Darien to her was very intriguing 
in every way.  Bluer than the Caribbean waters, his eyes were 
perceptive and very true. His eyes would surely and definitely be pull 
among women. Analyzing him more in depth, Serena usually had a good 
judgment in character.  Her instincts never failed when it came down to 
analyzing ones persona. "Perceptive….. Intriguing……. 
Intelligent……and……..Handsome…." smiled Serena at the last word.  Serena 
stopped her thoughts to linger any further as she felt a presence near.  
Under her lids she glance to her right.  Her eyes drooped as she 
recognized the figure "oh boy!" she whispered to herself as she looked 
down to see what she was wearing. 'Hey its not like you've never pulled 
your towel off to distract ones actions' she thought absentmindedly and 
shook her head.
"Good morning Darien" she said while still looking out not even 
acknowledging his form.  Watching her without the slightest sound or 
any movement's surprised Darien when she acknowledged his presence.  
Unable to cover his mistake of gawking over the girl he approached her.
"'Good morning….What are you doing up so early" he asked quite 
blushingly as Serena turned and faced him.  His eyes traveled down to 
the front of her chemise.  He held his breath as he caught how 
cunningly sexy she looked in front of him.  Serena's chemise almost hid 
nothing.  With just a thin spaghetti strap holding on, the top of her 
chemise covering her breast area was the thinnest lace.  It did little 
to cover her repleting bosom.  The pink and slight form of her nipples 
were clearly seen even with the dim of the moon. The empire waist was 
then accented with light cotton flowing down to her higher thighs.  
Darien sucked his breath as he tried to hold his manly urges.  Serena 
flushed a little, happy for the area being dark for Darien could not 
see her flaming features over his wide gaze.
"I couldn't sleep, besides I only need a few winks to be ready for the 
day," said Serena as she smiled brightly.  As if Darien's senses could 
not be teased anymore, her smile taunted him as he began to feel blood 
flowing down to his pajama pant.  Darien stayed quiet and now it was 
Serena's turn to gawk at his chiseled physique.  She swallowed hard, 
drinking the bitter taste of caffeine in her mouth as he held himself 
by a ray of light.  Darien only wore his lose but yet fitting black 
pajama pant.  His chest chiseled to perfection, he was more than a 
sight full.  From his pecks that were completely refined to his firm 
obloquies lining his waist, he was complexly built.  More than a six-
pack, the outline and pattern of his abdominal muscles cut deeply and 
were perfectly formed traveling down to his pajamas. Serena's eyes held 
to a blush, as even in the darkness he could not hide his manly bulged.
"Would you like some coffee?" asked Serena as she walked away from her 
original position, tearing her gaze away almost painfully.  His eyes 
coated with desire flowing to his sense as he watched her walked form 
where she sat to the litted kitchen.  Serena's legs were much to 
perfect as she stride.  With blaring lights his eyes now lingered and 
hungrily roamed her body once more. 
"Darien, would you like some coffee?" she asked now unable to hide her 
blush.  'Hey its all done and over with' she thought as she felt her 
body burning with embarrassment as she poured a cup of coffee to 
another cup. "Ohh….Dar…ien……".  Darien was in such a stupor state, he 
just could not remove his eyes from Serena's overwhelmingly beautiful 
body. *cough* 
"Um… sure" he said as he approached her still looking down to not meet 
her eyes.
"So how about you, what are you doing up so late?" asked Serena as she 
handed him a cup.  Darien made himself comfortable as he sat on a 
barstool.  Thankful that the counter hid his underbody he smiled.  
"Well.. I… as you don't sleep much either." He said as he sipped his 
coffee. "mmm this is good…what is it?
"Its vanilla macadamia nut.." she said holding the coffee pouch.
"Vanilla macadamia nut, did you bring this," he asked as he sipped 
another.  Serena nodded.
"I bought it in Hawaii while I was on vacation" she smiled largely.
"Its very good…You drink a lot of coffee?"
"No..Not really.. I just need it to perk up my senses". 'your right 
about that' thought Darien pervertedly avoiding Serena's breast area 
'BAD!..' he thought again as he shook his head.
"What's the matter?"
"Nothing… just a slight headache….So Serena, what do you do?" he asked 
curiously trying to avoid the matter of her being almost naked..
"You know, I was transferred to this employment agency.  I have not yet 
found out what or where I've been assigned" laid Serena.
"Employment agency…which one?"
"Elite"
"Elite… you're a professional than"
"Why do you say that?"
"Well Elite only employs and recommends those who over qualify their 
standards"
"How do you know this?"
"Well, we hire most of our admin employees from there for their skills 
are quite impressive."
"Impressive huh.. Well I don't know about that" she smiled sweetly. 
"how about you?"
"Well…. I'm a scientist"
"A scientist…figures"
"What?"
"You look too smart to be anything else," said Serena as she watched 
Darien grin handsomely.  The two remained quiet as they sipped and 
glance at each other from time to time unknowing what to say next.  AS 
if by request their uneasiness was answered as deep thugs on the floor 
were made.
"Who the hell is down here?" padded a sleepy Andrew squinting as he 
came to face with the two.  Serena and Darien laughed at the picture he 
made with his sweats and tattered shirt..  Darien knew his friend's 
eyes were going to bulge in awe once he gets a full view of Serena in 
her lingerie.
"I swear… Serena are you an In.. (sees her)..som.(sees what shes 
wearing) .niac..(sees the lace)….to..o.(sees the shortness)." slurred 
Andrew as his eyes focused on Serena.  His mouthed dropped and his jaws 
locked at the sight of her.  Serena remained quite as the crimson color 
began to rise deeply once more.
"gezz Stare at Serena any more and she might just disappear" smiled 
Darien.
"I…I…I..well…um…" said Andrew as he still looked on.  Darien pulled him 
aside to sit next to him at another barstool "good boy" said Darien as 
he padded Andrew on the head.
"um.. thanks… I think" said Andrew as he glanced at Darien then back to 
Serena.
"No problem" chuckled Darien.
"um… what the hell are you two doing up?" said Andrew as he took his 
eyes away from Serena.
"I was working"
"I was craving for coffee"
"Serena are you an insomniac?" asked Andrew now more clearly than the 
first.
"Well sometimes"
"Man, its good enough having one room mate being an insomniac now two" 
he grumbled as he laid his head down on the counter.  "Do you two 
realize what time it is" he said as he squinted at the clock on top of 
the microwave. "Its only 4:45 in the freaking morning……the sun isn't 
even out yet…. Nor anything…for that…nate…" mumbled Andrew as he was 
interrupted by Serena.
"Andrew would you like some coffee?"
"YES please".  Serena went about to get another mug for her roommate 
that complained.  All along while Serena searched for more mugs the two 
held their gaze and watched her every move.  From opening the cabinets 
to tip toeing to reach for another cup they were deeply….and eruptively 
excited.  The men looked away as Serena made her way back 
"Since Darien and I have shared our chosen career, Andrew, what do you 
do?" asked Serena as she poured coffee in the mug then handing it to 
Andrew.
"Me.. well its not as exciting as the mad scientist here.. but I'm in 
the military" smiled Andrew.
"Military huh… Oh I believe there are some exciting times.." she smiled 
"what branch are you in?"
"I'm in the Army"
"Really… and your rank?"
"Chief Warrant Officer"
"how long have you been in the military?"
"about seven years now… you seem to be interested."
"My father was in the military"
"OH NO! a military BRAT!" smiled Darien.
"Har…. Har…" said Serena as she tossed Darien a narrowed look then 
smiled.
"What branch?"
"Navy.."
"Really, Is he still active?"
"unfortunately he still is.  45 years and he's still at it"
"Why do you say that Serena?" asked Darien
"Well.. lets just say that my mom is getting old and lonely" said 
Serena bitterly.  Darien noticed the slight bitterness in her answer 
and didn't press on.
"wow being that long, he must be high in ranking?" said Andrew as he 
was elbowed by Darien "well If… you don't mind?".  Serena at first 
hesitated then smiled faintly.
"Four star Admiral Ken Tsukino"
"Four star…admiral" said Andrew wide eyed. "I never met am admiral 
before lead alone a four star."
"Well Ill let you know when he's in town.."  Chuckled Serena 
sarcastically.
"No really, you must get special privileges" asked Andrew.
"Its not all its rapt up to be Andrew" said Serena as she downcasted 
her eyes to think of her mothers loneliness every time her father was 
away.  Enduring her tears as she wept every time he was out to sea.  
Standing outside waiting for a letter from him.  It was torture seeing 
her that way.
"Serena are you alright?" asked Darien as he noticed her far away look 
as she stared at the saucer in front.
"Ummm.. yeah I'm fine…" she said as she noticed the clock.. "wow..time 
flies eh…well gentlemen I go get ready… It was nice having coffee with 
you, we must do it again" said Serena as she began to walk away.  The 
guys stared at her retreating back, hair waving and hips swaying.  They 
both said nothing till she was completely gone.
"cotton bikini's" said Andrew
"uh..uh… High cut silk bikini's" said Darien as they began to argue. 
"No I take that back….. lace bikini's" 
"Noo.. I don't think so… they have to be silk bikini's".  
"Nooo…."
"You wanna bet?" asked Andrew.
"Your on"
"I say, cotton bikini's"
"I say, silk bikini's" said Darien.  The two had their say and made 
their bets.
"Two lunches and dinners"
"Deal!" said Andrew.  Just as the two shook hands Serena hummingly 
returned.
"Hey…..your back?" smiled Andrew then glancing at Darien.
"Oh I forgot my mug" she said taking her full cup.  Serena began to 
walk away as the two slightly leaned over the counter to look on.  
Before heading out the door Serena stopped in her tracks. "Darien, 
Andrew" she said slightly turning as the two quickly sat back. "Your 
both wrong……white……… silk….tho…ngs" she smiled wickedly and cocked an 
eye brow before leaving the two men completely embarrassed.


Stay Tune for Chapter 5……………

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