Beauty Isn?t Everything Part 2b By Cosmic_Star Rated PG Hi, it?s me again. I?m soooooo sorry this chapter took so long to get out, and I don?t really have much of an excuse for it except for the fact I was busy with exams and school and I was away. I will however try to be more prompt with the other chapters. As well, thank you so much to those who e-mailed me with comments about my story, I really appreciate it. Please mail me at cosmic_star@hotmail.com ************* (And now, for a recap of the last part?) As Endymion and Motoki stepped out of the expansive limo, Serenity?s eyes nearly popped out of her head. Endymion looked so ?so well, different. Gone were the long, gangly limbed form, the too long hair (past his shoulders to be exact) and the ugly, overly loose clothes. Serenity was astounded to how much Endymion had changed in the course of a year. He now had a well-muscled physique, and his tousled ebony hair came to just above his ears, displaying his amazing, fathomless sapphire eyes. As he stepped out into the drive, she could fell his gaze settle on her for a moment before moving to Minako. As he kissed her proffered hand, she could feel an ugly feeling in the pit of her stomach as her face began to heat up. Could she be?JEALOUS? ************* ?Noooooo Way!? Serenity thought to herself. ?There is no way I could be jealous of that pompous jerk!? She continued to herself. But for some reason she couldn?t get that feeling out of her stomach, even as the two boys ??no young men?, she corrected herself greeted Endymion?s parents. They were grown up now, and she knew they would probably no longer have time for the silly pranks and games of the past. She knew, deep down that the plan she and Minako had so lovingly put into action would probably just look childish and stupid in their eyes, and would be total flop. Her thoughts were interrupted however, by Motoki coming over to speak a greeting to her. Always the gentlemen, he didn?t let her down this time either. ?Hello Serenity, You?re looking lovely as always.? Unable to deny a blush as he gave her a soft kiss on the cheek, she smiled back as he continued. ?Do you think you might be able to set me up with your cousin? If you don?t mind me saying, she is quite lovely.? ?Well this is interesting? Serenity thought, ?Motoki and Minako?? But looking at her cousin, she could see her gaze fixed on Motoki. ?Yes, mutual attraction. This should be interesting.? ?Sure Motoki.? Serenity replied, ?But you should ask her, not me you know?? But she was interrupted in mid-speech by Endymion, who was striding purposely and confidentially towards her. ************* (A.N. This takes place about ten minutes prior to Serenity?s ?part?) As the car pulled up the drive, Endymion?s breath caught in his throat as he saw Serenity standing on the drive. She looked absolutely?radiant. Her long, silky blond hair was pulled up into a pair of double bunned odango, which he had before so rudely insulted, now looked undeniably good on her. Serenity?s sky blue eyes stared bewitchingly out of a face that seemed to have been carved of an angel's replica ?it was flawless. She seemed to have blossomed overnight, it was amazing how much a year could change a person. Why had he never noticed how beautiful she was? Yet, for some reason, Endymion felt himself trying to push the feelings away. How could he be falling for someone he supposedly loathed (he only admitted to himself that he could like her in private). Besides, she was his childhood rival, and there was no way he would let her know how he REALLY felt. And besides, pride would not allow it. Only as Motoki opened the car door, and they got out did he notice the woman standing next to Serenity. ?That must be her cousin, Minako? he thought, noting the similarities between them. However, Minako, however pretty she was, was no match for Serenity. She didn?t have her cousins radiating innocence, and her brown hair and eyes didn?t quite fit his tastes. But, he did kiss her hand like a gentlemen (he had been brought up quite strictly as a child), and he could not help noticing the irritated blush on Serenity?s face. She was so cute when she was mad, and that was the main reason he partook in tormenting her so. Yet, as he saw Motoki go over to her, and kiss her cheek before leaning in closer to whisper something in her ear, he could fell his cheeks heat up in rage?and JEALOUSY? ?Oh nooooo? he thought, ?I couldn?t be jealous of my best friend could I??But there he is staring at Minako ?I wonder?? Endymion then took out a hand buzzer, which he had purchased at a prank store on the way home, and prepared to greet Serenity in a most ?shocking? way. ************* As soon as Serenity saw Endymion stalking towards her, she froze like a deer caught in headlights. Everything about him made her nervous and all jittery. It was really strange, especially because of the fact that she supposedly loathed him. But yet again, her thoughts were interrupted by his voice. ?Hello Serenity. It is a great pleasure meeting you here. You?re looking well I see.? Endymion then offered his hand to her for a nice, ?friendly? handshake. If Serenity was upset over his informal greeting, as opposed to the way he kissed Minako?s hand, she didn?t show it. She merely lifted a graceful hand to his, prepared to shake it with a surprisingly strong grip. However, she was caught unprepared for Endymion?s rude prank, and as soon as the shock traveled through her, she let out an extremely loud and high pitched: ?YYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!? followed by an equally loud: ?WWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! That HURT! I?M GONNA KILL YOU ENDYMION CHIBA ?SO YOU?D BETTER START RUNNING!!!!!!!!? And with that, she through off her shoes, accidentally hitting an unsuspecting Motoki in the head, and took off at a dead sprint, with Endymion?s parents following albeit a much slower pace. They were quite ashamed ?they thought they had taught their son some manners, but they were wrong, and horribly embarrassed. ************* ?Oh, that Endymion makes me so mad? Serenity said to herself. ?And I was gonna not play that prank. I thought he was a gentlemen ?but nooo, he had to go shock me, that arrogant JERK! Well I?ll show him, when Minako and I get through with him, he wish he never crossed me. He?s gonna pay! ************* Well, that?s it for this week. I know it?s really short, but I promise to make the next one longer, and hopefully more prompt. Please mail me at cosmic_star@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com