It was 1:37 am and the whole fam was still up. Nobody was close to tired. Only Kyren and Serenity were. They were lying down on the floor covered up in a blanket. Serenity's head was resting on Kyren's stomach and Kyren was brushing her hair with his fingers. They were flipping through the channels. They keep winding up back at MTV.
SERENITY: Let's just watch this...
KYREN: It's so boring! Why can't we go in your room?
SERENITY: Do you want my parents thinking we're doing something inappropriate?
KYREN: Oh, forget it then.
SERENITY: And, I like lying down here.
KYREN: On the ground?
SERENITY: No, lying here with you.
Kyren smiled.
RAQUEL (Kyren's Mom): KY, WE'RE LEAVING.
SERENITY: Shoots.
KYREN: Sorry... I had a great night though.
SERENITY: (getting up) I did too.
They both hug.
KYREN: I hope you're okay with this. (Kyren kisses Serenity on the cheek)
SERENITY: Night. (blushing and smiling)
At the front door, Raquel and Charlotte are having a short conversation. Kyren had already got in the car and Serenity was upstairs getting ready for bed.
RAQUEL: What do you think Char?
CHARLOTTE: Moving to Reno would be a great experience, you know?
RAQUEL: I know, I know... But... I'm not sure how Serenity and Kyren will take it.
CHARLOTTE: Ah, I see your point. Best friends for so long and now...
RAQUEL: Char, Kyren likes Serenity.
CHARLOTTE: Let Kyren make his decision.
RAQUEL: Where is he going to stay?
CHARLOTTE: I'm sorry, but I don't know. He can stay here if you want.
RAQUEL: I'll sort this out. I will talk to you tomorrow. Night my dear.
CHARLOTTE: Night.
The door closed behind them.
The next morning, Serenity went downstairs for breakfast.
KAYLA: Not going to sleep in?
SERENITY: No, and I'm really hungry.
KAYLA: What are you talking about? (giggles) You ate like a pig last night.
SERENITY: I couldnt help it. Tita Raquel's pancit was the bommmmmmmmmmmmmb.
KAYLA: Haha, you're so right. I had a lot of that. (hands bowl, milk, and cereal to Serenity)
KAYLA: So... Are you and Kyren going out?
SERENITY: What? NO! (gets up to get a spoon)
KAYLA: Well, he likes you.
SERENITY: How would you know?
KAYLA: It is so obvious. Like, last night, I saw you guys kiss.
(Serenity blushes)
SERENITY: But -
KAYLA: Okay, and also, you even act like the perfect couple.
SERENITY: We're just friends!
KAYLA: YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE? I even heard Raquel say it to Mom. And Kyren is always open to his mom.
SERENITY: Well, I don't want to put 'im on the spot.
KAYLA: How are you going to do that if you like him too?
As Serenity ate her Cocoa Pebbles, she couldn't help but think about her feelings for Ky. Does she like him as a friend, or more? Serenity and Ky are so close, they could talk about anything.
KAYLA: Ren, uh, hang out with the girls. It'll get your mind off of him. And here, let me take your bowl.
SERENITY: Thanks, and how's Danny?
KAYLA: My ex?
SERENITY: You broke up with him!? When!?
KAYLA: Just last night. We invited him over for dinner and he didn't come because he said his mom was sick. Then I called his house and his mom was fine. It turns out he ditched his girlfriend for someone else. So Serenity, pick guys wisely. I'm not saying Ky is a bad choice; but if you happen to fall for someone else, then y'know.
SERENITY: Oh thanks.
Serenity calls up Micky.
MICKY: Dayummm girl! What happened last night?
SERENITY: He got a little drunk, that's all.
MICKY: Nah Nah! Not even! I know you and Ky had some action.
SERENITY: Yeah, we did.
MICKY: Oh my God! Did he ask you out?
SERENITY: He was just asking if I liked him...
MICKY: And!?
SERENITY: I didn't answer.
MICKY: WHAT!? Well if you did, you would say "HELL YEAH I DO!"
SERENITY: Okay... But I called cause I want to get some major shopping time. No boys.
MICKY: Fine; I'm driving.
SERENITY: Aight.
Micky pulls in Serenity's driveway and unlocks the passenger door. Serenity gets in.
MICKY: Wow wow wow! Lil' Mama you have some majorrrrrrrrrrr eye makeup.
SERENITY: Y'like?
MICKY: It's fly, yo.
They drive to the mall; the one where Kyren took Serenity yesterday.
MICKY: Didn't you guys go to the mall yesterday?
SERENITY: Yeah, but I didn't feel like buying anything be - yeah...
MICKY: That's not like you.
Serenity's Sidekick begins to ring... She moves her body like a cylone...
SERENITY: (whispers) It's Ky!
MICKY: ANSWER!
SERENITY: Fine.
She hits the Answer button.
SERENITY: Hello?
KYREN: Heeeeeeeeeey. Good morning sunshine.
SERENITY: Good morning.
MICKY: (whispers loudly) SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAKER!
SERENITY: (hitting speaker button) So...
KYREN: Um, you wanna give me some advice?
SERENITY: Sure.
KYREN: Okay so Tracy called. And. She. Wants. To...
SERENITY: Get back with you?
KYREN: Yeah...
SERENITY: Are you?
KYREN: Not really. But I still kinda like her.
SERENITY: THEN?
KYREN: I have more feelings for you... know.
SERENITY: What?
KYREN: I have more feelings for someone.
SERENITY: Oh... Well, I think you should lay off girls for now.
KYREN: Okay. Thanks for listening. You're the best.
SERENITY: Aww, you are too. Bye.
They hang up.
MICKY: I thought I was the best.
SERENITY: Well...
MICKY: Jus' playing.
After the mall, after dinner, after the whole day, it was 12:20 am and everyone was asleep except for Serenity. She was on AIM for almost 5 hours and still, nobody made any great conversations. She finally logged off. She wasn't sleepy or anything. Serenity was too excited for school. She can't wait to see everyone and look at everyone and say, "I AM A SENIOR!"
Her Sidekick was on vibrate and someone began to call. The vibration alerted Serenity and she picked up the phone.
SERENITY: (in a drowsy voice) Hmmm?
KYREN: Oh, sorry babe I didn't know you were sleeping.
SERENITY: I'm not and you just called me babe?
KYREN: Uhh, I don't know.
SERENITY: Okay babe.
KYREN: Look outside your window.
Kyren hangs up unexpectedly. Serenity opens her window. Kyren was there looking at her eyes.
KYREN: I want to tell you something!
SERENITY: What?
KYREN: I... LOVE... YOU!
SERENITY: You're kidding!
KYREN: I mean it! I love you! A lot!
SERENITY: (staring at the bright moon) I love you too!
KYREN: Really!?
SERENITY: Yeah! I realize what you really mean to me!
KYREN: Then will you be my girlfriend!?
Serenity, no longer staring off into space, closed her eyes... thought for a moment... opened them again...
SERENITY: Yeah, I will!
Kyren just smiled and looked at the stars up in the sky.
KYREN: They shine so bright. So beautiful right?
SERENITY: Yeah...
KYREN: Beautiful just like you...
Serenity smiled and said she would hit the streets. At last, Serenity slept with a fantasy - Kyren has her boyfriend.
