Soon Darien was out of the shower to put his clothes on. Darien was kind of disappointed to find that Serena wasn't still in the room. Some part of him wanted to impress her and the other part had no clue why he was even hoping. Darien put on his clothes, which were some black jeans and a clean white shirt. "Feel better?" Serena asked as Darien stepped out of the bedroom.

"Oh yeah," Darien said walking towards her.

"I made some coffee, if you want some?"

"Thanks," Darien said and went to get himself some.

"What are we doing today?" Serena asked.

"Well first we can do whatever you want," Darien said taking a seat next to her on the couch. "We don't have to be at the party until five-thirty."

"Well I always wanted to see the park," Serena said blushing slightly.

"The park it is," Darien announced taking a sip of his coffee. Serena and Darien drank their coffee then left their room for the park.

"Darien let's walk?" Serena asked with a hint of excitement in her voice. "Please? It's only a five minutes walk from here."

"Okay," Darien said smiling down at her and they began the walk. When they reached the park an idea come to him. "Wait right here," Darien commanded and ran off.

"Okay?" Serena said as Darien ran. After a few minutes if waiting Serena felt a nudge at her back. She turned to see a pretty black mare. "Oh my gosh!" Serena said stepping back.

"Get on!" Darien called out from behind the horse. Serena went around the horse to see a white carriage with Darien sitting in the back.

"Alright!" Serena exclaimed and jumped in next to Darien. Darien put one arm behind her shoulders and relaxed. "To the park!" Serena shouted happily and the driver told the horse to move. "Oh Darien the park is so beautiful," Serena gushed looking around.

"Yeah, but not as beautiful as the one next to me," Darien said looking at his little bunny. Serena looked at him strangely and suddenly began to blush a deep ruby red, figuring out that he was talking about her.

"Darien stop. You're making me blush," Serena said covering her cheeks.

"Why? I'm only speaking the truth." Serena giggled and took her hands off her cheeks. Darien took one of her tiny hands in his large one and squeezed it gently. Serena sighed and laid her head on his strong shoulder. Darien let go of her tiny hand and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. For Darien and Serena time seemed to stop and soon it began to snow.

"Oh Darien it's snowing," Serena said in a daze.

"Yeah," Darien said in a husky voice. It was too perfect for the two. They could have stayed together forever. The moment was broken though when the horse stopped.

"Okay love birds the rides over," the driver said turning around. "That will be fifty dollars." Darien handed him the money and looked at Serena.

"Did you enjoy the ride?" Darien asked.

"Oh yes. What time is it?" Darien looked at his watch.

"It's four. We better get back to the room and get ready." Serena agreed and they made their way back to the room. When they got to the room, Serena took off for the bedroom.

"I get the bathroom!" Serena shouted. "Don't come in until I say you can okay? It'll only be a minute." Serena shut the door and within a couple of minutes the door reopened. "Okay now you can come in."

"What was that for?" Darien asked chuckling.

"I don't want you to see my dress until I have it on," Serena explained blushing. "I know it's childish, but I just don't like it when people see my dresses until I'm wearing them."

"That's okay." Serena went into the bathroom and got ready. Darien began putting on his tuxedo and walked to the bathroom door and knocked on it. "Serena you ready yet?"

"One second!" Serena shouted from the other side of the door. Within a few seconds the door opened. "I'm ready," Serena squealed. Darien was speechless. Again Serena shocked him! Serena was wearing a pale pink dress that was fitted at the top and flared out a bit from the waist down. The top was patten leather and tided around her neck and around her waist showing all of her back. The top was attached to the skirt that was made of simple pale pink silk. It was complete with a pair of plane white high heel shoes.

"You look great!" Darien exclaimed.

"Thank you," Serena said looking a little depressed.

"What's wrong?" Darien asked confused.

"I just wished I had those shoes. These white shoes don't really match that well." Suddenly Darien remembered.

"Hold on," Darien said and ran to the other side of the room and held up and little box. He brought it back to Serena and smiled. "I got this for you. It isn't much." Serena took the box and opened it. Her face light up when she saw the two pale pink paten leather high heel shoes she wanted so badly. Serena looked up at Darien and flung herself into his arms, crashing her lips against his. Darien was in too much shock to do anything, but he wished he did.

"Thank you so much!" Serena squealed and put the shoes on. "Darien I love you so much!" Serena gushed giving him a long hug.

"You're welcome Serena. I knew you wanted those shoes so much."

"Some day I'll repay you for this," Serena said stepping back. Darien's mind began to wander as he thought of ways she could repay him. Suddenly a thought of her in a teddy came to mind. Darien pushed back the thought knowing it would never happen. "Come on. Let's go before we become late."

"You're right." They went to get their coats and left the room. When they exited the hotel, they were met by yet another limousine. The driver opened the door for them and they stepped in. They drove to the party in silence. It was a short drive though and soon they arrived at the front door of another hotel. Serena and Darien went in and were met by a man. "We're for the Anderson party." The man nodded and led them to a room set apart for the business party.

"Darien!" a male's voice shouted out and soon the man came to Darien's view. "So you finally made it you son of a bitch."

"Hey Greg!" Darien said giving his good friend a hug. "How have you been man?"

"Just great."

"Where's that pretty little genius for a wife you've got?"

"Oh she's talking to another business owner. Who's this gorgeous women with you?" Greg asked looking at Serena.

"Greg, this is my good friend Serena. Serena, this is one of my life long friends, Greg."

"Please to meet you," Serena greeted holding out her hand. Greg took it and kissed the top of it.

"The pleasure's all mine." Serena couldn't help, but blush a little. "Hey dude, you won't guess who actually made it," Greg exclaimed.

"Who?"

"Andrew."

"What? Really? Dude this is great! Where is he?" Darien asked excitedly.

"He's over there," Greg said pointing to a table at the other side of the room.

"Greg excuse us please?" Darien asked.

"Sure man," Greg agreed.

"Come on Serena," Darien said taking Serena's hand and taking off. They flew past everybody until Serena was face to face with a tall hansom sandy blonde man with green eyes.

"Darien!" the man said hugging Darien. "Dude I haven't seen you for months!"

"Man Andrew you have no idea how much I miss you dude!"

"Darien!" a female's voice shouted.

"Mina! My Venus girl!" Darien shouted and gave the short blonde women a big hug. "I see that my favorite couple is still married?" Darien said letting go of Mina.

"Oh yeah," Andrew said putting his arm around Mina's small waist.

"Well Darien who's your cute friend?" Mina asked.

"Guys this is Serena. Serena this is my best friend, Andrew and his gorgeous wife, Mina," Darien introduced as he and Serena took their seat by Andrew and Mina. Serena could tell that Andrew and Mina were very close to Darien. Andrew had been Darien's friend sense the first grade. They both had met Mina in the eighth grade. All three had been best friends since then and after high school Andrew asked Mina to marry him only after a little pushing from Darien of course.

"My god man she looks almost like Mina," Andrew exclaimed.

"Dude she does!" Darien said taking a good look at both Serena and Mina. They did look very much alike. Serena had deeper blue eyes and Mina had more of the bleach blonde hair, but if no one knew any better people would have thought of them being sisters or even twins.

"Can I get you two anything to drink?" Andrew asked.

"Sure," Darien agreed. "I'll have a bourbon and seven."

"I'll have a scotch and water?" Serena asked.

"And for my lovely wife?" Andrew asked.

"I'm fine with this," Mina said lifting her drink.

"Okay then," Andrew said and left to get the drinks.

"So Darien, is this beautiful woman your girlfriend?" Mina asked. "She sure is a lot better then your last ones." Mina hated Beryl and Emerald, but if he didn't say anything soon he knew Mina would give him a good tongue lashing for not dating Serena. Serena and Mina clearly clicked at first sight. It was strange that Serena was the first and only girl, so far, that Mina ever liked.

"Well um," Serena began, but was cut short by Darien.

"Yeah she is," Darien answered putting his arm around Serena's petite figure.

"Finally you pick a good one!" Mina exclaimed. Darien felt his blood boil. He loved Mina, but hated when she tried to take over his personal life with women. Darien tightened his grip around Serena's waist. Suddenly Andrew came to the rescue.

"Here's the drink," he said handing them to Serena and Darien. Soon Greg and Ami joined them

"Hey will you guys come to my office on Monday so I can take you all out for lunch?" Darien asked.

"Sure," they all agreed.

"Serena. That name sound familiar. What's your last name?"

"Tsukino."

"Oh my gosh I know you!" Mina squealed. "You use to live in Japan huh?"

"Yeah. You're Mina? I mean the step sister of Reye?"

"I knew when my sister spoke about you I knew you."

"I can't believe you remember me, Serene gushed.

"Well Reye was the one who reminded me. I can't believe we found each other again."

"This is the Mina you were talking about Serena?" Darien asked.

"Yeah," Serena answered. The dinner went pretty much very well. Andrew and Darien talked about what they had been doing the past few months and how their businesses were blooming. Mina took and seat next to Serena and they began chatting about their lives. They both realized that they each had an interest in fashion and soon began chatting about that.

After they were all done with eating, the light dimmed and music started to play. Darien loved it when Greg held business parties. They weren't like any other. His parties always had dancing. After a few more minutes of talking, Darien stood up. "Serena would you care to dance?" he asked. Quickly Andrew also got up.

"And would my wife like to dance also?" Serena and Mina smiled at each other and nodded their head, yes. Serena took Darien's hand and they made their way to the dance floor. When they reached the area and a song, that Serena knew as Echo Pa'Lante (Spanish Cha Cha) by Thalia, began to play. Darien took Serena by the waist and they began to dance. Serena danced gracefully as Darien twirled her about the floor. Whenever Serena twirled her dress would fly around her, showing off her shapely long legs.

Soon another song came on. It was a slow song. Darien took hold, with both hands, of Serena's waist and led her to him. Serena intently put her arms around his neck and leaned her head against his strong chest. As they swayed Darien tightened his hold on Serena's waist. Serena didn't notice and began inching her way closer to him. Serena loved the song that was playing. It was her favorite song, Eres Todo En Mi by Ana Gabriel.

Soon Serena's delicate body was pressed against Darien hard frame. Darien lowered his face to her hair and smelled the sweet scent of roses. The scent was light, but Darien knew it was roses. Serena sighed. She could feel her body turn to Jell-O as Darien held her. Serena didn't know that she too had the same effect on Darien also. They danced all through out the night until the party ended.

When they got back to the hotel, they arrived hand in hand. Serena was very tired and clung to Darien's waist so she wouldn't fall to the ground. Darien put his arm around her waist to help her stay up. Soon Serena became too weak to the point where Darien had to carry her the rest of the way. It wasn't hard for Darien to carry her. To him she seemed almost weightless.

When they finally reached their room, Darien went straight for the bedroom. He laid Serena on the bed and took off her shoes. Serena looked beautiful sleeping in her pale pink dress. Darien soon began taking off his blazer and took off his shoes and belt. He unbuttoned some of the buttons on his shirt and decided that he was too tired to change. Darien turned of the lights and got into bed. Serena instinctively turned over and put her hand on his chest. Darien let out a deep breath and turned to put his arms around her waist.

Darien knew he was falling for the little bunny. He was amazed that he was so attacked to this little hopping innocents. She wasn't even the type of girl he went for, but yet here he was in love with this being of innocents. Darien decided that he wasn't going to let this girl go so for the rest of the night they stayed in each other's arms.