CATS IN THE BALCONY
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4. Rejecting the reality
Most of her life and until just one day ago, reality for Serena meant she was some kind of freak thing. Not even a human but a thing. Reality meant she couldn't have a family because even those who gave birth to her rejected her and denied every trace of relationship with her; it meant she couldn't go back to at least a dozen cities because accidentally or not, someone suspected of her being an unnatural sort of being. Reality was the force that shaped her life since the day when she woke up and found out her body was beginning to mature and that change had brought along one ability her parents or she couldn't even imagine.
Since that fateful day of almost fifteen years ago, Serena had suffered a lot. She had been afraid of the simple fact of being alive. She had been hurt with her parent's rejection well before the day they finally sent her to another city in the other side of the continent with money enough to survive one month, a contact for a job and a letter saying that she should never go back because they had declared her dead, not only for the family but for everyone who could have ever known her or the bond between them as family.
Reality had been her true companion since then, always there to remind her she was different from all people. That no matter how much in her heart she desired certain things, she couldn't have them. Reality had shown her a lifetime of loneliness and many times of humiliation that other people wouldn´t even allow for themselves. The way Rei and Jedaite had treated her that day was just the usual for Serena. She knew very well what her position was and which one was theirs. That just her presence in front of such high people might be a real nuisance and annoyed them so much they tried to remind what was her place. Jedaite trying to shove her off the mansion was not a surprise for her because she had already wondered when
someone would come to kick her out. She figured that was the butler´s job and it turned out it was the blonde man´s.
But, after those words Darien said, reality meant something completely different. Right in the beginning, when he ordered Jedaite to kneel and swear his loyalty to her, she was unable to grasp the meaning of those words. The fact of them calling her Queen was just beyond comprehension. Honestly, she thought they were arguing over another person.
And then again, Darien was behaving differently. He had already spoken in ways she recognized as those proper of a very high class man, so polite and nice. Now, adding to that, he was ordering around with a might she had only seen Kings to use in movies, with so much confidence and power… And the most important and strange thing was that he was holding her beside him, with care and devotion but at the same time, placing her in the same position as the one he had.
She heard Jedaite´s vow in silence and when he finished, it took her a moment to look over into Darien´s face, trying to find an explanation for all that was happening right then. Jedaite stood up from the floor where he had knelt and turned to see Darien with concern and confusion in his face. The words he wasn't saying were clear for the couple in front of him. How could this be the Queen? This was a human!! She reeked like one and on top of that, to the low class. She wasn't even from noble origins of the human race and the King had pronounced her to be the Queen none less.
--One last word, Jedaite—said Darien rather coldly—I will not tolerate any insult to the Queen, you are to respect and love her starting from now…
Jedaite knew the King wasn´t reading his mind, but his expression. He bowed to the order he had received and turned to once again examine the blonde petite girl His Highness was protecting so fiercely.
--What is going on?—she said with her most confused voice while separating herself from Darien´s hold.
Darien seemed to think about an answer for a few seconds and then he turned to Jedaite and ordered him something about calling the Knights and the Nobles for a High Council to be held the next day at Twilight in the Ruins. There was no need for more words as Jedaite seemed to understand more than Serena about the events happening.
--And the Queen will be staying with me, as you can very well guess—he said as to finish the conversation—Till tomorrow night, you will not say a word about all this and we will not be bothered as there are many things we need to say to each other…
--Yes, My Lord—the blonde man said hurrying to get away and begin to do the King´s bidding. It was obvious he was flustered and that he wanted to escape since for a day he had not only annoyed the King but also insulted the Queen. That was far beyond his personal records of failure and mistakes.
When Darien turned to look at her, he discovered she was little less than terrified. It was understandable. He had wanted to do things in other way and to be honest, he was really furious with Rei and Jedaite because they had almost ruined everything. He knew a lot of their stress resided in the fact that they had thought he was dead for his time had ran out and he hadn't found his True Love. They were relieved and scared at the same time, but still he couldn't let it pass. They despised Serena at first sight. They didn't like her and that was not good if she was about to be declared the rightful Queen. Yes, she had all the reasons of the world to be scared, to look at him with her eyes filled of uncertainty, he gazed at her with his most loving stare and then took her hand softly.
--Don't be afraid, my Lady—he whispered—I would never let anything bad happen to you, nor anyone hurt you again—
Serena felt a little better with the way he stared at her right to her eyes. She wasn't stupid, there was love in his midnight eyes. Love for her…And that was the reality now.
--Who are you, Darien?—
He closed his eyes for a second and got nearer her. He looked down at her and almost drowned with need for her lips. How good had it felt before, when the day had began. He cupped her face with his hands and kissed her forehead adoringly.
--I will explain everything to you, my love…--and to that Serena was shocked—I´ve waited so much for you…--he paused and his lips trailed in her face—So much, Serena…
--Why are you saying all this?—whispered the petite woman with a voice he knew very well, it was the same tone of surrender she had used before when they had kissed. He separated a little from her and led her into his chambers that now also belonged to her, even if she didn't knew it.
Serena stared in awe at the view of the room. It had enormous windows and the crystals let the light of the late morning enter and bathe the entire place. Like the rest of the mansion, it was decorated with silvers and had a very modern looking, at the same time, it was clear to the eye that in there was enough money to count for a fortune. And also so many antiques…
And the bed…It was huge, all covered with white sheets and cozy looking cushions. Hers wasn't even a third of this one. She asked herself how would be to lie there, beside him, to wake up every morning with him, after a long night making love together…
Blush stained her cheeks as that thought stroke her. Had it not been for his words, of him claiming she was a Queen, and on top his love… Serena would have laughed at her own stupidity. Now, since her own reality had been changed, it didn't seem stupid to imagine all that.
Darien closed the door and left her go ahead into the room. What he wanted the most was to hold her tight, but they still had to clear many things between them, he had to explain so much…
--Do you like it, my Lady?—he asked as to begin somewhere with a conversation he had been waiting for so long to have.—It can be changed to please you if you wish…
--How can you say that?—she asked turning to face him—It´s so beautiful!! And why would you change it. It´s not like I will be staying here right?— The moment she said that, she knew by the look in her eyes that she was wrong.
--You will, if you so desire…--he said shocking her even more. He came nearer and took hold of her hands--Would you like to live here with me, Serena?—he asked a bit solemnely—Would you stay with me?—She smiled nervously and her blue eyes seemed to wonder where was all that going. God, he said it as if he had been asking if she loved him…
--I…I would love to…--she admitted shyly and her gaze turned down—But…Darien…don't do this to me. If you are trying to play with me…—she said trying to snap out of the situation. Darien held her then, so tightly and so suddenly he made her gasp.
--I would never play with you, my angel…--he whispered to her ear—For I love you more than my own life…And if only you feel the same…If you also love me…Then I would never let you go…Never…
Serena was shocked. In those words was all the love she had never felt. So many promises of things she had already gave up… She felt that reality now meant her feelings were returned, that this wonderful man, so different and so much like her, was saying he loved her…And then, just then, she felt like coming home…She felt it was right to stay, to look into his eyes and to reach for his lips…to show him her love…
After kisses that made their minds go blank, after many hours speaking with their minds and voices, when the first day started to fade away and Darien and Serena had told each other so many things, reality became like some sort of fairy tale to Serena.
--I´m King Endymion…--she remembered he had told her. She was now lying in his arms, in his bed and still kissing him.—I belong to an ancient race and you already know what our main difference is from humans…
--You also know what makes me different…--she had said.
His hands had trailed over her skin. Not a single time had he touched her most private places, but still he couldn't help but need to take the barrier of her clothes away; he wanted her whole skin in contact with him. He wanted to feel that she was there finally, that she really existed and felt so much as he was.
--Serena…Beautiful Serena…--she continued to remember his words as he leaned over her. He was still clad with only his black bathrobe, but Serena also had been feverish about him and her fingers had explored the skin of his back and chest, his neck… she had lost herself in a long kiss while her hands roamed in his wonderful hair, so black, so silky, so sexy... Her mind told her she had desired him from the very first time she touched him. No matter if he was a human or a cat, she still felt the same longing for him.
--You are my one and only love…You are my other half…Serena…
Wasn't reality just so strange? He had told her she was the Queen he had awaited for his entire life. He had even went to the extent of telling her that without her he would not live…That their souls were already bonded together for the rest of eternity…That he loved her…
When the night came, and the moon rose in the sky, it found the lovers still entranced with light kisses and gentle caresses. There were no lights in his quarters other than the moonlight, but even the silvery darkness was enough to make out their silhouettes. As he shifted his position and hovered over her, he had the most beautiful and enticing view of the blonde woman that lay there in his bed. She was since long hours ago completely naked, and her hair spilled all around the sheets, the strands like rivers of gold. Her face was flushed and her whole skin seemed to have got a rosy tone that wasn't there in the morning. Her eyes, so blue now with desire, stared adoringly at him. Just in her own skin, gloriously naked, she made a wonderful view, the kind of scene a painter would kill to have because the woman peacefully lying right below him was in herself a wonderful piece of art. And as her hands came to caress his face, he couldn't help but feel completely lost, entirely in love with her.
--I have never felt like this—she said with a small voice—So right…so well…
Darien closed his eyes and realized they were somehow coming back from a kiss that lasted hours and hours…He hadn't ever felt like that before too. He wanted to purr and to behave like a spoiled cat would with its rightful owner, he wanted to do all those things that no one would ever see him doing because of her. Because those were things they shared in complete intimacy…He brushed his face to her hand…
--You should think I´m a shameless woman…--she wondered.—Jumping in your bed like this…But, Darien, I have never felt this…with anyone but you…
--Then you are in no way a shameless woman—he reassured with a smile—It´s just part of the magic of being with your other half what makes you feel so well—
--Do you feel the same?—He just nodded and continued to brush the skin of his forehead to her palms. She giggled at that.—I´m sure you don't go doing that with other girls, right?—
--No, my dear, I just feel fine doing this with you— That phrase disarmed her. He seemed so formal and stiff around other people as she had already seen, and yet he was enjoying all those intimate gestures so much, just because it was with her.
And then, the magic was broken and reality came back when they heard a low roar coming from her stomach. Blush stained her cheeks as she went red with embarrassment. Oh God!! Why now…
--It seems I´m a terrible host. I´m letting my precious Queen starving as I calm my own hunger of her—he said with a huge grin and to the last words Serena blushed even more if possible.