I know this is going to bug some of you but remember the types of fics I write. Have faith in me. :D I know I left a cliffy in there. Sorry but I had to. Enjoy the Chapter and REVIEW as questions if you have them I will try and answer them all. :D

Attractions

Serena sat in her room staring out at the partially sunny sky feeling bored. She started school on Monday so until then she didn’t have anything to do. As soon as they had returned home Darien forbade her from seeing or talking to Rubeus and his sisters. She understood why and frankly she didn’t want anything to do with a guy who was as negative as Rubeus. Seiya on the other hand had sparked her interest and she wondered when he was going to come to her house.

As if on cue Seiya rode in front of the house on his bike and stopped. Getting off the bike and walking it up the driveway Serena felt an odd sense of excitement wash over her. Jumping up from her bed she rushed down the stairs then paused as Darien seemed to materialize from no where and walk to the door opening it before Seiya managed to ring to doorbell. “Hey.” Darien smiled and stepped aside allowing the icy blue-eyed teen to step into the house. Serena scanned him more carefully this time. Now that he was so close she could see the emptiness in his eyes as he looked around slowly examining his environment. He looked as though he were calculating something important. Then his eyes swung towards her and scanned her appearance then narrowed and turned back to Darien. “Welcome to our home.” Darien smiled.

“Nice house… your parents home or do they always leave you to run things?” Seiya’s tone was cold and bitter with a hint of envy. Serena crossed her arms and decided instead of responding to analyze his clothing. Seiya wore a long sleeved sweater with loose fitting cargo pants despite the somewhat warm weather.

“They leave us here to conquer the house without them. They travel quite often and manage their business so they don’t have time to be home.” Darien said flatly and seemed to scrutinize Seiya. “It’s never really affected us too much.” He smiled and waved for Seiya to follow him into the living room. “Tell me Seiya… why do people seem to not like you?” Serena stood in the archway watching them talk.

“I’m different and my mother isn’t a very… esteemed member of the community.” Darien nodded and sat on the couch aloofly. This action didn’t seem to relax the smaller boy at all. Instead Seiya tensed even more. “So… I came over to just sort of… hang out… I’m not used to this sort of thing though so…”

“Let’s play a game!” Serena jumped into the living room making Darien look at her with scolding eyes. “How about… LIFE®… or Clue®?” Seiya turned to look at her with his cold eyes. “What?” He turned back to Darien who was slowly shifting his eyes between the two. “Okay… what?”

Seiya turned suddenly and looked at her full on making her feel uncomfortable. The way he was looking at her bothered her because it was emotionless and empty. “How about football?” Darien interjected jumping up from the couch and standing next to his sister who was participating in an unofficial staring contest with Seiya.

“I suppose. You know… from the little time I’ve been here… you two are easy to read.” Seiya smiled and tilted his head to the side much like an evil doll in a horror film. “Did you know that Serena?” She stepped back and to the side to partially hide herself behind Darien. “I know what you’re doing Serena and I’m just going to tell you right now… it’s not going to work. I’m not interested in a relationship.”

“I don’t want a relationship with you.” She snapped defensively and looked up at Darien. “That was his idea.” Seiya’s eyes widened and glanced at Darien for a moment then returned his face to his stony look. “I mean… um…”

“Serena… I can tell what sort of girl you are. You’re the one who gets into trouble, the one who sleeps around, the one who gets everything she wants when she wants it… and if you don’t. You create problems for those around you… right?” Serena stared at him with shock written all over her face making him smirk. “So, I’m right?”

“Not anymore.” Darien Said flatly and looked lovingly at his sister. “She’s turning over a new leaf.” Serena watched Seiya laugh heartily and looked at Darien defiantly. “Don’t laugh at her.”

“Girls like her never change.” Seiya smiled and sighed slightly. “On the other hand a little football might be fun.” Darien smiled and left to retrieve his football. “You’re an interesting one I’ll give you that.” Apart from feeling raw in front of him, his ability to read her both astounded and scared her. Something about this man made her want more, challenged her to demand more.

“Here’s the football! Let’s start playing.” Darien called cheerfully and looked at Seiya with kindness. “Not you Serena.” He added as she began to step outside with them. “You know why.” He answered her first question before she could ask it. Seiya’s eyes shifted back and forth slowly between them then he snorted and stepped out. “I mean it Serena.” She nodded slowly and walked outside to watch the boys play with the lemon shaped ball.

They tumbled and played much like two young friends would, at times challenging each other to battles of strength. Darien always won against Seiya, in fact after a while Seiya seemed to get discouraged. “You’re not giving up now are you? Already?” Serena asked sweetly and tilted her head trying to appear cute. Seiya only glanced at her and shrugged squeezing the football between his hands. “Wimp.” She laughed and rushed towards him stealing the ball away.

“Serena…” Darien warned and looked at Seiya’s now focused eyes. “I told you no.” Ignoring her brother she lightly pranced to the other end of the yard and looked at the two men playfully. “I’ll handle this.” Darien put out his hand as if to tell Seiya to leave the issue alone but Seiya, not being one to back down snorted.

“Nah.” He shrugged and stepped towards Serena cautiously readying himself for a chase. Serena thought him to be spiderlike, his thin build easily spread over a large area as he slowly stalked her. “Now… Serena. Don’t think I won’t get it from you because you’re a girl… just behave and give it to me now.” He laughed as she smiled at him defiantly. “Come on, be a good girl and hand it over.”

As the ball began to fall through the air Serena began to back up, her eyes wide with fear. “Serena!” Darien shouted moving towards her quickly and stumping Seiya. “Stop!” She was now stepping into the road, slowly backing away from the two men. “Stop damn it!” Seiya watched as if in slow motion as Darien rushed for the girl in the road. The sound of screeching tires soon followed as Darien was barely able to tackle Serena and save her from hitting the pavement by flipping over. The blonde’s hysterical screams filled the air and his ears drawing him toward the siblings. “Serena… Serena! It’s me!” Darien attempted to pull Serena from her current state. “Seiya! Help me!” Seiya rushed over and looked at Darien who’d managed to hold her to the pavement despite her violent attempts to hurt him and screams. “Hold her down!”

The woman who’d stopped the car slowly emerged and looked down at Serena with shock on her face then to Seiya. “Seiya? Wh… who is this?” He didn’t answer the beautiful raven-haired girl but instead turned a softer eye on the woman below him.

“Move!” Darien snapped as he slightly pushed Seiya aside and shoved a liquid filled syringe into Serena’s thigh. “Damn it… it’s worse.” He paused and looked at the woman leaning against the car and sighed. “Sorry miss… she’s suffering from…”

“Trauma.” The girl smiled nodding her head in understanding as her brown eyes scanned the blonde on the ground. “I’ve seen it many times before. My father is a psychiatrist.” Seiya looked between the two then turned back to Serena whose movements began to calm. An odd sense of warmth filled him as the fear subsided in her eyes and she slowly began to slip into unconsciousness.

“What’s happened to you?” He whispered then stood as Serena’s body went limp. He Turned to Darien who was staring at the raven-haired woman in the road. “Darien. Your sister? You can stare at Raye after we take care of Serena.” Darien turned and scooped Serena into his arms protectively and began to walk to the house.

“You can put your car in the driveway if you wish to stick around.” He smiled at Raye and continued on with Serena leaving Seiya and Raye together in the street. The two studied one another before Raye loosened and smiled broadly.

“It’s been some time since we’ve had a face to face encounter” She stepped into her car and began to move it towards the house, Seiya walking along side the car. “Are things any better for you? Daddy asks about you frequently.”

“Does he?” Seiya smirked and leaned against the car after Raye had parked in the driveway. “Surprising… but what about you? What’s with the starry eyes? Interested in my new friend?” She blushed and looked at the ground as Darien emerged from the house running his hand through his hair. “To answer your question Raye, this is Darien Shields. The blonde was his sister Serena. Darien, this is Raye Hino.” The two shook hands, eyes never parting.

“Nice to meet you Raye.” Seiya tried to suppress his laugh. It was clear that the two were drawn to one another. It was strange to watch but he knew the feeling. It had only been a few days since he’d set eyes on Serena yet he’d felt a strange pull towards her. He knew it was physical, Serena was the most beautiful creature he’d ever seen. It was the animal in him that wanted her, at the same time however, he felt as though he should avoid her. She was a promiscuous woman… that he knew, he could sense it in her there was something different about her though. From watching her and Darien interact he could see she was in love with him, with her own brother. The part that puzzled him was that Darien sent mixed signals. One moment she was the love of his life, the next she was simply a small child. Their dynamic was intriguing to him. “Seiya… will you help me with Serena?”

“How?” Seiya looked at his new friend wondering what Darien wanted. “If I do… I’d need to stay here.”

“Great! That’s what I need. It’s hard for me to watch her at all hours of the day and still take care of myself so your help would be greatly appreciated.” Then he turned to Raye with an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry Raye, I need to take care of her so I don’t really have time to get to know you right now…”

“Oh! Well, here’s my number. Call me… I have to get going anyway.” She laughed nervously and pulled a pen from her car. “Oh… I don’t have a piece of paper.” She frowned. Seiya watched Darien go to reach for his cell phone then stopped, instead holding his hand out to Raye.

“Just write it on my hand then.” Raye blushed and took his large hand into her own and began to write the numbers. Seiya watched in awe as Raye finished her task and got into her car. After she was gone Seiya turned back to Darien who was entering the number into his phone.

“What was that?” He asked the taller man who was smiling slightly. “You had your phone why didn’t you just…”

“Did you see the way she was looking at me? She wanted an excuse to touch me. Why not?” Darien shrugged and turned towards the house. “No harm in showing a little interest in her is there? That is unless you and she are…”

“No! No, not at all. We used to be friends but… her dad decided I should probably stay away from her.” Now it was Seiya’s turn to shrug. “So… what’s up with your sister? Why did she act like that?”

“She was gang raped by twenty men then after they… well… anyways, she suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. You triggered her by calling her a good girl. When she hears those words she goes into one of her episodes and relives the experience… it’s hard to tell how long she’ll be out of it.” Seiya watched Darien’s face change as he stood and thought about the trauma Serena had been through. It was as if Darien was in physical pain.

“Why not put her in a professional facility?” Seiya knitted his brow. Darien immediately locked eyes with him and narrowed them. The danger in those Dark blue orbs made Seiya cautious. “I think they’re better equipped to deal with this sort of thing…”

“No. She’s not going anywhere. I swore to protect and care for her. I don’t break my promises. Ever.” Darien shot angrily. “Besides, no one knows her like I do, no one ever will. She’s fragile and strong at the same time. I love her far too much to send her to some institution.” As if Darien wasn’t confusing enough Seiya watched the man’s eyes soften with the last statement.

“I’m going to ask you a few questions Darien, and I want you to answer them truthfully.” Seiya hesitated as Darien straightened his body. “Are you wanting me to help you because you want me to have a relationship with her?” Darien nodded his head in admittance. “Okay… now the hard one… what’s your relationship with her Darien? Why do you look at her the way Raye looked at you?”

Serena groaned as she opened her eyes and looked around her dimly lit room. Moving her arm a little she realized she was once again, bound at the wrists and ankles. This time however the restraints were ropes and held her limbs away from her as if she had been in some torturous sex movie. “Darien?” She turned her head to see him sitting in a chair beside her bed. “Will you untie me?” He stood and loosened the noose-like knots at her wrists then her ankles.

“Sorry Serena but you attacked us a few times so we had to tie you down. Luckily Seiya’s pretty good at that sort of thing…” He paused and offered his hands to help her sit up. “He’s been helping me take care of you. I think I’ve found a winner… oh, and Raye’s been by to check on you too.”

“Who’s Raye?” She shot and watched her brother’s eyes light up a little at the mention of the girl’s name. “Darien… who the fuck is Raye?” Just as Darien opened his mouth to answer the door opened revealing the person in question. Serena scanned her quickly and felt jealousy rip through her body. This girl was beautiful; her long black hair fell down her back in waves to just below her perfect butt. If Serena didn’t know any better she’d swear a Victoria’s secret model had walked into her room. “You’re Raye aren’t you?”

Raye jumped and looked at Serena with shock, most likely from the hostile tone Serena had given her. “I am… yes… and you’re Darien’s sister Serena. It’s nice to finally see you’re awake. You’ve missed a month of school.” She then walked towards Darien and handed him a book she’d been holding. “Here’s your book. Thanks again.” Serena watched Darien take the book gently and smile at the girl. Standing he stood and gave her a brief hug before smiling and turning towards Serena.

“She’s applying to the same university I am… she wants to be a defense attorney. Isn’t that great?” Though he was smiling Serena could see the caution in his eyes. The expression telling her all she needed to know about his and Raye’s relationship. It was a look that said he was interested in this girl and nothing Serena said would change that.

“Get out.” She growled angrily and lay back on her bed. “I’m not ready to get up just yet. I’m also not ready to entertain visitors.” No doubt Raye was taken aback but she didn’t care. Darien was hers, not Raye’s. If Darien was interested in this girl that was his choice and if he was looking for approval he wasn’t going to get it. “Out!”

“Serena! Don’t be so rude!” Darien snapped and said something quietly to Raye who then left the room. “Don’t start this with me you knew this was going to happen sooner or later. Raye’s a fine girl and I’ve been waiting for you to meet her before I asked her out but I see you’re just being hostile.” Serena snorted making him growl. “It’s not like I’d be leaving you alone. Seiya’s here now and he won’t stop talking about you. I’m pretty sure he’s in love with you.”

“Seiya? He hates me! Unless you pulled some Jedi mind trick on him, there’s no way that’s going to change.” Darien only chuckled briefly. “I don’t know or trust him! You’re not to date her! If I couldn’t date Andy you can’t date her.” She challenged.

Darien leaned over her on the bed, his face only centimeters away from hers. “Try and stop me.” He looked into her eyes making her freeze. The emotions in his eyes confused her, it was almost as if he was asking her to stop him. “That’s what I thought.” He nodded and stood up. Her heart was racing from how close he’d been. “I’m going to send Seiya in here in a minute be nice, he’s been very good to you.” With that he walked out making her scream in frustration.

By the time Seiya was standing next to the bed she’d begun to cry uncontrollably. It wasn’t fair! She had been out of it for a month and Darien had found himself a girlfriend? Not to mention he’d recruited Seiya to be her boyfriend. What was going on? Why didn’t she just tell him how she really felt? Why hadn’t she pulled his lips to hers only moments back? “Hey… don’t cry?” Seiya cooed and sat on the bed whipping her tears away in the manner Darien usually did. “You’re okay, he’d okay, why are you so sad?”

She looked into his icy blue eyes and tried to find some sort of emotion in them. How could she love a man who had empty eyes? How could she just surrender to Darien’s demands? “Because… I love him Seiya. I’m sick… I know I’m sick. I’m a monster for loving him the way that I do but… I do! I don’t even care that he’s my brother. I’d be willing to spend eternity in hell for him. He’s worth it!” She burst out and grabbed onto Seiya’s thick sweater.

“You’re not a monster Serena. The men who raped you were monsters, our mothers are monsters… there are so many out there but you’re not one of them.” He smiled and rocked her in his arms gently. “You’re hurt and suffering from things that aren’t your fault. That hardly makes you a monster. It makes you a confused woman.” He smiled and looked into her sad blue eyes. “I can see the inner beauty in you Serena… I said what I said in the beginning to keep you away but I know now that I want you by my side. I’m so attracted to you in so many different ways that I’ll do anything for you. Just give me the chance to love you, give me the chance to be what you want.” She gasp and pulled away from him slightly. “The one thing I ask is that you be faithful to me. If I am to devote myself to you and your every wish I want to know that you will do the same.” For once she saw emotion flash through his icy blue orbs. Reaching for his face she let the last tear fall and pressed her lips to his in an innocent kiss.

“I’ll do my best.” She whispered and rested her head on his shoulder. Maybe this would work, maybe she could do this. She could date Seiya and Darien could date Raye. That was normal right? Two siblings having significant others yet still being close. Yes… yes that was normal.