AUTHOR'S NOTE: I apologize for the delay on this update. Life has been hectic recently, but I will say this is my favorite chapter so far. I think it will be pretty obvious as to why. ;) Also, the song mentioned in this chapter is Atlantic by Keane. Please, please, pleaseeee listen to it. It's a beautiful song by one of my favorite bands & it sets the mood for the scene. Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement is intended with any reference to Glee, Starkid, The Ellen Show, How To Succeed, etc. I do not own Darren Criss, but all other characters are mine.

I woke up on Sunday morning completely confused.
Where was I? What time is it?
It wasn't until I saw the sleeping, naked body next to me that I remembered.
Mother of all that is holy, you weren't dreaming. It actually happened!

But that's when our conversation about me staying over vs. sleeping at my hotel because I had an early flight flashed into my head… OH SHIT! MY FLIGHT!
I found a clock on the night stand on Darren's side of the bed: 9:38 AM
My flight was at eleven thirty. I needed to move.
"Darren! Darren!" I shook him until he started to wake.
"What? What is it?" he asked sleepily.
"I have to go! My flight is in two hours! Get up!"
"Oh shit!"
We both started to scramble around looking for our clothes tangled in the sheets & on the floor. I found his boxers by my feet.
"Here" I said as I handed them to him. As he took them from me, I couldn't help but stare at him.
Wow. He really is beautiful & I really am in love with him.
Snap out of it.

We finished putting our clothes on & we're in his car at this point. I had to get back to the hotel, pack my stuff, & hitch a cab to the airport.
"A cab is unnecessary. I'll drive you to the airport."
"No really its okay, you've done enough." I had to laugh at the irony of my statement.
"It's my fault you're running late, so please let me do this for you."
"It's technically both of our faults, but okay. I'm too worried to argue with you."
We arrived at the hotel. After I shoved my clothes in the suitcase, did a quick check of the room, dropped the hotel key off at the front desk, & hopped back in Darren's car it was 10:30 AM.

"Darren I hate to be a pain in the ass, but I am encouraging you to break the law right now & speed."
"Calm down. I'll get you there."
We were parked by 11:05 AM. I practically jumped out of his car, got my bag from the trunk, & walked over to him.
"I'll walk you in," he said.
"No, no. I don't want another paparazzi incident."
"Oh… okay…" his sentence trailed off.
"This weekend has been the best weekend of my entire life" I said.
He was looking at the ground shaking his head like he didn't believe me so I put my hand under his chin, forcing him to have direct eye contact with me.
"Darren, you really have no idea do you?"
"What?"
"The effect you have on me. You know how you wondered why I played stupid when you asked to kiss me & then again last night when you asked me to come over."
"Yeah, why did you do that?"
"Because I couldn't believe those moments were real. They seemed too good to be true, they still do, but I needed confirmation to know I wasn't dreaming."
"But why would you think that way?"
"Because I'm afraid you're going to realize how much time you're wasting with me, so when you ask me a question about advancing our relationship, I feel like you're playing a joke on me."
"Babe, that's a terrible thing to say. I'm crazy about you & you know last night proved that. I'm going to ask you another question about advancing our relationship right now. Be ready."
"Okay."
"Be my girlfriend."
"Was that the question?"
"Yes."
"It wasn't in question form. That was a statement."
"Morgan, please be my girlfriend."
"Also a statement."
"Morgan!"
"Yes, I would love to."

He picked me up & I wrapped my legs around his waist as our lips pressed together. I thought I heard something so I turned my head abruptly from his lips causing me to come back down to earth.
"Darren I wish I could freeze this moment, but I really really really have to go."
"I know you do."
"Thank you for everything."
I slid down off of him, gave him one last kiss, & turned to walk away. Our hands were linked & he held onto mine until I was too far away for it to be in his grasp. I turned around to give him a quick smile & wave goodbye, which he returned, but I turned back around quickly running towards the airport.

Once I was settled into my seat on the plane, which I made at the last possible second, I was able to think about everything that had happened the night before.

To say I was nervous when we walked into Darren's apartment was the understatement of the century. I was pretty conservative when it came to the bedroom & I had only been with two guys.
"Do you want a beer?" Darren asked me.
Alcohol will loosen me up. Probably a good idea.
"Love one" I responded.
He headed into the kitchen to get the beers as I walked into his living room & sat on his couch. When he walked in I must have had a weird look on my face because he asked me what was wrong.
"I'm not good at this stuff" I said as he passed me my beer.
"What stuff?"
"Um... well... you know the physical stuff."
He laughed at me. "Wait what? What do you mean?"
"I'm not stupid. I know that's why you asked me to come over."
"No actually I invited you over because I wanted to spend more time with you before you leave tomorrow."
"Oh."
I felt incredibly awkward. I could have sworn he just wanted to get in my pants. Not that I'm complaining. I wanted to get in his, but I just made myself look like an asshole.
"I should probably go." I said as I got up, put my beer down, & heading towards the door. Darren stepped in front of me.
"What? Why?" he asked.
"Darren, I just made myself look like an idiot."
"So that means you need to leave?"
"Yes!"
"That doesn't make sense."
I contemplated for a second & sat back down on his couch.
"I'm sorry; you just make me really nervous."
I decided to chug my beer. The faster the alcohol seeped into my bloodstream, the better.
"Whoa, slow down" he said. I set the empty beer bottle down.
"Morgan, you're way too hard on yourself. If it makes you feel any better, I'm incredibly flattered that you were under the assumption I asked you over only to sleep with you & yet you still complied."
"That's really funny. I feel a whole lot better now." I said sarcastically.

After another beer, my nerves started to calm & I was feeling bold.
"Darren."
He was sitting next to me on the couch but he turned his body to face me.
"Yes?"
"I would like to kiss you."
"You know you don't have to ask right?"
"Well I feel like I should. You asked to kiss me earlier today & I would feel rude not to return the chivalrous act."
"I like when you use big words."

He gave me the most flirtatious smile I had ever seen. I leaned my body into his with what was probably the most ridiculous smile on my face & pushed my lips against his. The kiss started off intense & hard but Darren took my face in his hands, taking control over the rhythm of the kiss, causing our lips to slow down as I parted my lips for his tongue to enter my mouth. The make out session continued while I was having an argument in my head whether I wanted this to go further or not. The answer YES! kept flashing in my head.

"Where's your bedroom?" I asked him.
"Down the hall, why?"
"I think your bed would be more comfortable."
He raised one of his triangle shaped eyebrows at me & let out a weird noise.
"What?"
"You said you weren't good at this stuff," he made the bunny ears motion as he said this stuff, "but you seem pretty good at it right now."
"Well along with all of the other things I am absolutely fabulous at; let's add actress to the list shall we?"
"Honey, you truly are one of a kind" he said as he stood up & reached for my hand. I intertwined my fingers with his as he led the way to his bedroom.
Holy shit this is really happening. Morgan, don't you fuck this up.

We were standing in his bedroom doorway when he abruptly turned around. It looked like he was going to ask me something but I couldn't take it any longer. I crashed my lips onto his as I pushed him back onto the bed causing me to lie on top of him. He got the idea because he sat up & pulled my shirt over my head. I pulled his shirt off as well, but I noticed he was looking at me oddly.

"What is it?" I asked as I sat in his lap.
"Morgan, you are so beautiful."
My cheeks turned fire engine red.
"Thank you." I gave him a quick peck on the lips & hopped off his lap so I could stand to take off my pants.
"Darren please stop staring at me like that. If your eyes were lasers, they would have burned a whole through my body."
"I'm sorry" he muttered as he stood up & took off his pants as well. It wasn't the most romantic way to take off our clothes, but I mean c'mon! Let's be realistic here. That's never how it goes.
As I was going to unhook my bra, he grabbed me by the wrist.
"Hey hold on a second. Lay with me" he said as he pulled me down next to him.
We laid on our sides facing one another & stared at each other for a few minutes.
"You know the band Keane?" I asked him.
"Yeah, of course; I sang their song Somewhere Only We Know on Glee. Why?"
"Oh yeah! You sang that to Kurt; it was so beautiful! But they have a song that reminds me of you. I find myself listening to it a lot since I've met you."
"Really? How does it go?"
"I'm not going to sing it for you if that's what you're asking, but hold on!"
I got up from the bed but he pulled me back by my hand.
"Babe, stay here with me" he said.
"You just called me babe."
"I know. Is that a problem?"
"No. I really liked it, but hold on! One second!" I said as I ran down his hall towards the living room.
I dug my phone out of my purse & ran back to the bedroom.
"I want you to listen to it" I said as I laid back down next to him.
The song was under my favorites list on YouTube. When I found it, I hit play.

I hope all my days will be lit by your face…
I hope all the years will hold tight our promises…

"Morgan, this is beautiful."
"I know; that's why it makes me think of you."

He took the phone out of my hand & set it on his night stand, the song still playing. He laid his body on top of mine & took my face in his hands. I gave him a reassuring nod & his lips immediately met mine. As the kisses intensified, he slipped his fingers behind my back unhooking my bra, exposing my breasts. He moved his mouth to my neck, slowly working his way down. I let out a moan & covered my mouth in embarrassment.

"Baby if it feels good, there's nothing to be ashamed of" he whispered into my neck. His hot breath echoed against my skin causing strong sensations south of the equator. I grabbed his curls in my hands, bucking my hips against him, forcing his body closer to mine. Our moans became in sync as I removed my hands from his hair to remove my underwear. He followed suit, inching his boxers off with his feet.

"Darren you feel so good."
"But I'm not even in you yet baby."
"I know but I want you to be," I moaned as I kept rubbing my body against his as his lips were now on my nipples.
"Do you have protection?"
He nodded as he reached for a condom in his nightstand. Once he put it on, he slowly worked his way inside me. I let out a moan that was louder than I intended it to be.

"Holy shit Morgan, you're so tight."
"It's been a while."
He looked down at me, smiled, & continued kissing me as he slower went deeper & deeper inside me.
I let out multiple "oh my god's," "fuck's," & "holy shit's" as he continued to ride me picking up speed.

Sooner than I'd like to admit, I could tell I was close to my orgasm.
"Darren I'm about to come."
"Hold on babe, I'm not far."

I fought back the urge as I nestled my hands back into his nest of curls, focusing on the sweat beading on his forehead. He was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen & in that moment he was all mine. Our bodies moved with one another as he moved even quicker, letting out short exasperated moans. I could tell he was about to come.
"Babe I'm close. Are you?"
"I've been waiting for you" I said as I let out a laugh.

He was thrusting into me even harder & I couldn't stand it anymore. I let out a scream as I reached my orgasm & he followed as he bucked into me in short, quick strides. Still inside me, he let out a sigh and laid his body on top of mine. My breath was out of rhythm, causing my chest to rise & fall quickly. I could hear my heartbeat in my head.

"Darren that was amazing. I'm sorry I came so quickly though."
He hoisted himself up on his elbows & looked at me.
"Are you crazy? That was incredible. Don't you fucking apologize for anything."
I laughed as he inched his way out of me & maneuvered his body next to mine. He removed the condom & threw it in the nearby trashcan. He spotted my phone & picked it up. I didn't know what he was doing until the Keane song started to play again.

Funny, I don't remember it ever stopping.

"I think this should be our song" he said.
"I like that idea."
I glanced down at his empty hand & intertwined it with mine as I kissed the back of his knuckles. I wanted to tell him that I loved him, but I knew it was too soon. We'd known each other less than four months & only hung out a handful of times. He'd think I was crazy. I opted for something less intense.

"Darren I really like you."
"I really like you too babe." He paused like he wanted to say more.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Why don't you ever call me any pet names?"
"What do you mean?"
"I've called you honey, babe, baby, & all I get is Darren."
"Well first off you just started called me babe, what, forty five minutes ago? And I don't know... you just seem like the type of person who calls all their girl friends honey."
"Really?"
"I wouldn't want to assume otherwise because you know what they say when you ASSume."
"You're lucky you're so cute because that was a fucking lame joke."
"Fuck you."
"I can't lie; it's pretty hot when you cuss. And when you play the drums! Babe, you were fucking incredible tonight! I know I told you already, but still."
"Aww thanks babe" I said as I playfully nudged him.
"Yeah I like the way that sounds."
"Don't get used to it."
We laughed & laid together with our bodies tangled up in one another. Fatigue was slowly washing over me as I yawned.
"I should probably get going" I said.
"What? No way. Why?"
"My flight leaves tomorrow morning & I still haven't packed."
"C'mon, what are you just going to 'hit it & quit it?'"
"Did you really just say that?"
"Is it making you feel like shit?"
"Kind of."
"Then yes I did. I don't want you to leave though."
"I don't either, but it's not like I can miss my flight."
"Just stay here & we'll wake up early so you have enough time to go back to the hotel to get your stuff & then we'll head to the airport."
The offer was incredibly hard to resist.

"Okay," I said as he smiled & kissed me, "you're lucky you're so cute."
He laughed as he pulled the blankets over us & I nestled my head into his chest.
"This is nice" I said.
"Yeah, it is" he responded.

I must have slept the whole way home because when I awoke the plane was landing. With the time difference, it was seven thirty at night in Maryland. I departed the plane, got my suitcase, & called Piper.
"Hey, I just got my suitcase. Where are you?"
When I found her in the parking lot, it hit me how much I missed her & I gave her a tight hug.
"It's good to see you too" she said.
"Piper, I have a shit ton to tell you."
"Oh fuck yes, spill on the way home."
I told her every last detail, each one surprising her more than the last.
"I can't believe you slept with him! Holy shit!"
"I know. Is that bad?"
"No, I'm just really surprised. That isn't like you. You must really like him."
"I do… a lot more than I'd like to admit."
"Well you know I'm happy for you. From what you're telling me, it seems like he really likes you. I mean he wouldn't make you his girlfriend if he didn't." She shot me a supportive smile.
"So how are you and Eli doing? I feel like a shitty friend because I'm so out of the loop. I'm sorry we didn't talk this weekend."
"Please, this conversation we're having more than makes up for it but we're good. Really good actually."
There was an inflection in her voice & I could tell that there was more, but I didn't press the issue because I knew she'd tell me when the time was right.
"Good. I'm really happy for you two you know."
"I owe it all to you."
"What do you mean?"
"If Darren hadn't been immediately smitten with you, I would have never met Eli so thank you."
"Yeah, you're right. You're welcome for that" I said with sarcasm in my voice.

Once I settled back in at home, I laid down for bed with Darren consuming my thoughts. I decided to text him.

"Hey babe, I'm just about to go to bed but I was thinking of you, so I wanted to say goodnight."

"Well isn't that sweet of you. Thinking about me in bed huh? If only I was there. ;)"

"Very cute, but I'll talk to you tomorrow. These next three weeks are going to be crazy for me, but they're always crazy for you so I know you won't miss me. :)"

"Of course I'm going to miss you! I miss you already & you just left this morning, but get some sleep & I'll talk to you tomorrow. Goodnight sweetheart."

"Oh look! Another pet name to add to the list. Goodnight shit head."

"No.. just no. You can not call me that."

" ;) "