Serena Tsukino smiled as her cousin, Minako Aino walked out of the bathroom. She was dressed in one of her new outfits, a black miniskirt, knee-length boots and a simple white T-shirt that left her midriff bare. How it was different from all her other skimpy outfits, only God knows. "Cute. Are you wearing it for your next show?" Minako had accomplished her childhood dream to be a singer only a few years ago and took on the stage name "Mina." She was performing at the hit show "Saturday Fever" tomorrow night. The blond shook her head, heading towards the bathroom. "Why not, Minako?" Serena called out in confusion. Her cousin had a wonderful body, which she was a bit jealous of to be honest. But then again, she was a model before she became a singer. "Your father." Upon hearing that, Serena frowned. What did her father do now? "What?" "He says it's bad for his reputation." Ken Tsukino did not approve of Minako's profession. When the blond was a model, Ken spoke out strongly against it, saying it would look bad for the family. However, everyone, including Serena, knew he care more about his own reputation than the family's. "Since when have you listened to him?" Minako chuckled as she walked back out, throwing the outfit onto a chair and sitting down on the large bed. The skirt was replaced by baggy orange PJ bottoms and the shirt by a tank top. "You're right. But he's been really forceful lately." Serena signed, lying down on the bed and staring at the ceiling. "I'm sorry. You know him." "I do." Her cousin soon lay down on her stomach next to her, grinning. "Serena," she began in her trademark mischievous tone. "When was the last time you've been out?" The other blond eyed her cousin wearily. Minako was a night owl, the type that went out at ten and got home the next day at noon. But Serena was as different from Minako as night is room day, partially because of her father's stern riles. But then again, she was the innocent kind of adorable and playful while Minako was confident, bold and wild. "Well, I was out with Mamo-" Minako groaned and turned onto her back. Mamoru Chiba, famous actor, handsome, charming and most importantly Serena's fiancé. He was the perfect specimen, which is why Serena was thankful she snagged her "Mamo-chan" first. It was a difficult task, what with 3 million girls chasing after him daily. "Serena." It was the younger blonde's turn to groan as she sat up, waiting patiently for the speech that her superstar cousin has given millions of times. "Serena, you're 23 years old. I understand that you love Chiba and all that shit, but you need to have some fun! I mean, really, you're going to spend the rest of your life with him-" "-so that's why I should explore new things while I'm still young and have a chance. I know, Nako-chan, you've told me MANY times." Minako shot Serena an annoyed glare, which her cousin simply laughed at and hugged her for. "Don't worry. This is what I want! I love him." The singer rolled her eyes at the dreamy look on Serena's face. Really, the girl was funny, sweet, innocent and way too naïve. She just didn't know the life of actors. "Yes, yes, I know. Either way, I'm taking you out tomorrow after my gig." Serena looked at Minako hesitantly. She did NOT like the expression on the other girl's face. "But, your performance is finished at midnight." "Yeah, I know. We'll just go afterwards. The warning bells went off immediately. So easily said, so casually said. But Minako does that all the time! There was no way Ken Tsukino would let Serena do that! "Oh, don't worry, I have your dad covered." "How?" Serena croaked out. "Ami." The politician's daughter looked at her cousin skeptically. Ami Mizuno? One of the most brilliant doctors in the city at 24? No way, "Way, cuz. She's covering for us!" "How did you get her to do THAT?!" Minako winked before turning off the lights. "That... is a secret." ~~*~~*~~*~~ Minako smiled and waved at the reporters waiting outside the studio. Flashes were going off left and right, questions flying through the air. Gracefully, the singer brushed them off politely as her bodyguards made a path for her. She disappeared into a black limo. "Damn." "Watch your language." The blond star turned her attention to the speaker. Short blue hair fell playfully over even bluer eyes. "Ames." "And I don't even get a greeting? I'm the one being kidnapped here." Minako grinned and looked at her nervous cousin. "Chill, cuz. We won't get caught." Serena didn't look at all convinced. Ami smiled at the blonde fondly. "I'll fend him off." "It's not him, it's the public." Minako rolled her eyes. "Me or you?" "Both." The singer sighed and shook her head. "Come on, Sere, you're 23. There are so many years to live, but you'll never stay young forever." "Fine, fine." "Good. Jacob, Ami's house." ~^~^~^~^~ Minako walked calmly into the bar, squeezing expertly between the mass of swaying bodies pressed against each other. Serena, on the other hand, was having a bit more trouble than her graceful cousin. By the time she made it to the table where the singer sat, the blond had already been kicked, shoved and elbowed several times. "Mina-chan, why are we here?" "To get you to have some fun of course." Serena sighed softly as a waitress approached. "What can I get you two beautiful ladies?" The younger cousin watched as Minako winked flirtatiously and the waitress leaned forward, showing off plenty of cleavage. Suddenly, it all clicked. Serena looked around, guys dancing together... girls grinding against each other... "Mina, is this a-" A giggle from the singer silenced the blonde. The superstar flipped her waist-length hair over one shoulder while cocking her head slightly to the side. "No, Sere-chan, it's a bi club." A maiden blush appeared on Serena's cheeks. She's never been to a bi club before. Oh, that's another thing that Ken Tsukino hated about his niece: she is publicly bisexual. "Your orders?" Minako smiled and crossed her endless tanned legs. The waitress' eyes took in the blonde's entire body and licked her lips. "Sorry, doll face, but I'm waiting for Becca." The waitress nodded and sighed softly. Without another word, she pushed through the crowd to get to another table. "Who's Becca?" Minako leaned towards her cousin. The girl knew what the smile on the singer's lips meant. It was the smile her cousin has on when she finds her newest toy, the new "cutie." "It's short for Rebecca." Blue eyes lit up as the singer focused on the figure behind Serena. Her cousin sighed and armed with a sympathetic smile for her cousin's newest obsession, she turned. The woman was tall, at least by the politician's daughter's standards, about 5' 7", which puts her an inch taller than Minako and two inches taller than herself. Beautiful black hair flowed like waves down her back and brushed against the silky skin of her exposed shoulders. The creamy skin gave her the look of a fair skinned princess while Minako was a tanned goddess. Serena could see the lean muscles the woman had from the black midriff bearing tank top. The full lips that twisted into a small smile reminded the blond of plump strawberries of the deepest red. There was only one real word to describe Minako's obsession. And that was: beautiful. But what she focused on were the woman's eyes. Deep pools of violet that seemed to turn lavender right before the blonde's own blue eyes. "Umm... hi." Minako's laughter washed over Serena as the girl blushed. The waitress, Rebecca, smiled and smacked the singer on the head with her pad. "Shut up, Aino. Stop embarrassing the poor girl." The singer's laughter died down, though her large grin remained. She mentioned for the waitress to sit on the empty stool at the table. The woman obeyed, her eyes still on Serena. "So, are you one of A-chan's new girlfriends?" The blush on Serena's face deepened as Minako cracked up again. Annoyance was etched into Rebecca's face, her violet eyes flashing. The younger blond didn't like the way the woman's whole demeanor darkened and spoke up quickly. "No, I'm her cousin, Serena." A light blush tainted the waitress' pale cheeks, though she tried to look nonchalant. "Sorry. I can see the resemblance." "Well, duh! Becca, seriously." The waitress shot Minako another annoyed look. "I'm sooooo sorry. How am I supposed to keep track with you bringing a new guy or girl every five minutes?" It was the singer's turn to blush while her cousin giggled. "Shut up, Rebecca!" The raven-haired woman laughed before looking around the crowded club. "It's pretty busy tonight. What can I get you two?" "A beer." Rebecca stared at Minako in plain shock. The blond shrugged. "I don't feel like vodka or scotch tonight." "All right. What'll you have?" Serena blinked. This was what? The second time she's been to a bar? "Err... a coke please." Minako gave her cousin an exasperated look. Rebecca was obviously surprised, but nodded and started to walk to the bar. "Actually, make that a beer." Becca turned around, looking at Serena for a minute as if not grasping what she just said. Then, a smile appeared on her face and she nodded before disappearing into a crowd. "Are you sure you can handle it?" Serena glared at her cousin. All right, so her tolerance wasn't as high as the 24 year old's but it wasn't THAT bad. Was it? "Sere, they have strong stuff here, not the light stuff you're used to." The blonde's glare darkened, though she hesitated slightly. That was a very good point. "Here you go, ladies." Two bottles of beer were placed on the table. Becca sat down on the stool besides Serena, pulling her long hair into a high ponytail. Minako gave her a suggestive smile and picked up the glass bottle. The singer brought it to her lips, tilting her head back to show off her long and graceful neck. Serena watched as Rebecca's eyes drank in her cousin's appearance hungrily. Just then, a drop of beer trailed from Minako's red lips down to her chin and then followed the curve of the singer's neck. She smiled seductively, though managing to still keep on an "innocent" face. "Oops, I seem to be a little clumsy tonight. I better wipe that off." With that, a slender hand reached up to wipe the drop away before it stained the singer's black tube top. Serena watched Rebecca lean forward. Violet eyes were dark with lust as her tongue dated forth from her ruby lips and licked away the drop of beer. Only, she didn't stop there. Minako smiled and closed her eyes as the raven-haired waitress trailed kisses up her neck and her chin. However, Rebecca stopped before she reached the singer's lips. Serena felt something flutter as Rebecca pulled away smirking and Minako open her eyes, clearly disappointed. For once, despite the pleasure her cousin obviously got, the blonde seemed upset. "You always do that. You lead me on then stop." Becca shrugged and casually took a drink from Minako's beer. The singer gazed at the waitress almost angrily, but kept her cook as she turned to Serena. "Are you sure you don't want a soda instead?" Her cousin looked worriedly at the beer bottle in the younger girl's hands. Serena wearily noted that the beer was now probably warm since she's been cradling it all this time. "No, it's fine," Serena replied, trying to act casual though it failed miserably. "Positive?" "Oh, Mina. Leave her be. She can't be under your protection all the time." The blonde idol shot a dark glare at the waitress. Becca shrugged casually and played with her raven ponytail. "She's been under my wing since we've were babies. Soon, she'll be under her husband's care." Rebecca was shocked, though it barely registered on her face. Serena realized it seems as if nothing affected the waitress much. Suddenly, she found herself staring into the most amazing violet eyes she's ever seen. "Serious?" Serena blushed slightly and looked down at her lap. She didn't know why, but she feels so nervous around her cousin's desired. Must be because she's a stranger. Yeah, that's it. "Yes." Becca leaned forward, her expression dark. A shiver went through Serena. Was it fear? Or perhaps excitement? Rebecca was so mysterious, so dark, so unlike Minako. From her appearance to her attitude, the waitress seemed to radiate a sense of danger. "How old are you? Minako's 24, so you have to younger." The blond being questioned flipped her blond hair over her shoulder, a nervous habit she'd had since she was young. Looking at her cousin, she saw a jealous gleam in the abnormally wild eyes. Serena shuddered and looked away. "I'm 23." "And already getting married?" A nod. Becca took another sip from Minako's bottle. "Wow, I can't imagine doing that when I'm 23." Serena did a double take and looked at the woman with confused cerulean eyes. "How old are you?" Becca gave her a teasing smirk. "Now how mysterious would I be if I told you?" Minako snorted and winked at Serena. "Mysterious my ass. She's 21." Becca glared angrily at the singer. The blond simply smiled innocently and batted her eyelashes. The waitress groaned softly and shook her head in defeat. "Damn fluffy idiot." Minako winked at Rebecca and sipped Serena's beer. The blonde star stood, tossing her leather jacket onto the table. "Let's dance!" The waitress shook her head. "Not tonight. I'm exhausted. I was just about to go home when I spotted you." Minako pouted and tugged on Rebecca's hand. The dark-haired woman shook her head again. "Sorry, A-chan. I'm really tired. Next time, I promise." The star pouted but relented none the less. She turned her gaze towards Serena and smiled. "Come on, Sere." The younger girl nodded and hesitantly slid off of the stool. A hand suddenly grabbed her wrist. Serena turned, shocked to find the smooth but grim hand's owner staring intently into her eyes. "I have to talk to you." Serena nodded numbly, vaguely aware of the jealous and annoyed expression on her cousin's face. Upon seeing it, Becca's free hand shot out and grabbed the singer's hand. With a strong tug, Minako was pulled to the violet-eyed woman's chest. Without warning, Becca's lips claimed the singer's. Becca's hand slipped from Serena's wrist. The blonde felt strangely aware of the lack of warmth on her skin. Her cousin's hands ran through the waitress' silky looking hair as the other kept her arms around Minako's waist. Eventually, they pulled away. For the first time, Serena saw that her cousin was breathless and dazed after a kissed. A smug little smirk rested on Becca's red lips. "Don't be jealous." "Jealous? Who? Me?" Rebecca rolled her eyes at the innocent look on the blonde's face. With a slap on the waitress' ass, Minako was gone. The woman then turned her attention to the other blond. Serena felt unnerved at the waitress' stare, but tired not to let it show. That drew an amused smile from the violet-eyed woman. "So, what did you want to talk about?" Becca's smile grew at Serena's attempt to sound nonchalant. "Just to see if you can do me a favor." Serena stiffened. A favor. She should've seen that one coming. Ever since Ken Tsukino became the major, everyone needed a favor. "Oh, nothing political of anything," Becca added quickly. "Just some questions about Minako. I'm serious about your cousin and I figured I could use your advice. Serena nodded calmly. All right, she explained herself just in time. It was about Mina-chan. "All right." "Can we meet tomorrow?" "Well," Serena hesitated. She spoke after a few seconds of silence. "From three in the afternoon I'm free." "Good. I get off my other job at four. So, do you mind if we meet for coffee or something at five?" Serena was amazed to know that Becca held two jobs. Then again, she's never lacked money. Or anything for that matter. "Sure. Where?" "Umm... Jazz Club?" "Okay. Four?" "Yeah. Thanks." "No problem." Rebecca stood, flinging a trench coat over her outfit. Serena smiled and rushed onto the dance floor to find Minako. However, she did catch Rebecca's smile. And something just wasn't right ~*~*~*~*~*~ Hey. This, is a Rei/Usagi fic. She'll be referred to as Serena for reasons that was explained in this chapter. The first chapter was boring, I admit. It'll get better though! Or at least I hope...
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