Sorry i decided i liked it the way it was.
Serena was doing last minute shopping. All the stress of the week had made her forget about shopping for the perfect dress. Mina and Ami were also shopping with her, because they promised to wait for her.
"Sorry it took so long. It has been a long week." They linked arms and walked into their favorite store New York Company. Ami quickly found a beautiful blue dress. It was navy blue. The layering fabric was baby blue. The top was corset like and from the hips down it flowed to the ground even in the blue sapphire heels. After walking around the store Mina found a gold halter top dress that narrowed to her waist then flowed down to her ankles. The trimming was gold. Her gold heels glimmered in the store light.
They saw Rae buying a hot red velvet dress. It was strapless. It flowed to her thighs. She was talking to Beryl who was buying an olive and brown stripped strapless dress that stopped at her knees. They were talking about Alan and how she broke up with him to get back together with Darien. Serena tried to ignore what she heard. They then went to the old Bridal Boutique on Palm Street. Mrs. Beach greeted them, "I'd never expect to see you girls in here."
"Hi, Mrs. Beach, I'm looking for the perfect dress for the dance tonight." Serena beamed.
"Yeah, she is going to meet her secret admirer tonight." Mina and Ami said in unison.
"Really, then I think I have just the thing for you Serena." Mrs. Beach replied.
Mrs. Beach pulled out a gorgeous Wedding gown. "The duchess of England wore it to an elegant ball once. She fell in love with her date and got married to him. They loved the dress so much that she begged I keep it to give to another fortunate soul who can then fall in love with her prince. I believe now that you are that fortunate soul, so I will give it to you." Mrs. Beach smiled.
"Wow, I don't know what to say…." Serena fell speechless. They bought shoes for the dress and went home. Serena took out the tiara from the benefit she went with Darien and said, "A reminder of how love can happen."
The Dance
It was 7 O'clock. Andy looked so cute in his gold tux. (I would never make a guy wear a gold tux in real life.) Mina had begged him for two hours before he would get it.
They went in and declared their territory in a corner of the big space. They were out there dancing within 2 minutes of entering the dancing room. They swayed to the beat of the music. They made Andy dance with them. He stood in the middle of them hoping not to be noticed. At 7:30 Ami and Andy went to the food bar. Serena said to Mina, "I'm a little nervous. Can I back out?"
"No, this is your destiny. Now take it like a man." They both laughed when Mina said this. Serena gave her a hug and went to the food bar before making her way to the meeting point.
Darien was sitting to a side of the dancing floor watching Serena dance. He thought about what he was going to do in an hour. He had no regrets, but to make it worse Rae was walking over to Him. He was not going to let her back in his life if that was what she thought.
"Sorry about ruining the benefit for you, Dare" Rae giggled. "I thought that Alan wanted to date me. He just wanted sex." She leaned in to kiss him.
"I never had sex with you, why would anyone want to? You are a conceded brat. I'm glad we broke up now I have somewhere to go." Darien Walked away. She was heart broken. He went up the stairs to see Serena looking at the dance floor.
I'm glad you came to meet me." Darien said.
Serena recognized the voice, but she didn't know from where. She slowly turned around. Her dress flowed behind her. It was a white and gold corset and a white puffy bottom. Her hair was down flowing down her back. "I can't believe it," was all she could say.
"There is nothing to say. I loved you since the day you arrived at this school. I wanted to sway your heart, so I begged you to help me. I had an assistant, but I gave him a two-week vacation. I did it all for you."
"I was so confused, everyday of the two-weeks. Why? I liked you since I came to this school, but I didn't mess with your heart."
"But you did everyday I had to look at you and see what I wanted to be. I never wanted popularity I wanted you, I wanted to escape the grasp of that world. They nailed me shut."
Darien starred at her. She ran to him a hugged him. "Well, you never have to worry about that again." She smiled. Darien leaned in He leaned in and kissed her sliding his tongue gently in her mouth and tasting her. They kissed until 'Only Hope' came on.
"Do you want to dance with me?" Darien smiled.
"Why wouldn't I?" Serena replied. They walked to the center of the dance floor. They started dancing. They heard the words has they stared at each other.
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing, and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours I pray
To be only yours
I know now, you're my only hope'
At the end of the song they kiss and walk over to the table where her friends are at. "Girls and Andy, This is my secret admirer."
Darien hugged her, "yes, I'm her secret admirer."
Everyone was so happy for Serena. Serena said, "We are going. See you guys later."
Later at Darien's House
They were drinking Sparkling apple cider, and watching Dirty Dancing, on DVD.
"Son, I'm leaving now." His dad said. '
Darien looked at Serena. She nodded her head. He got up. "No, stop running away from me, when will you get over mom's death? I need you to be here for me."
"Sorry Darien you are right. I never meant for this to happen. I will cancel the trip." His dad said.
"Thanks dad." Darien said. Serena came behind him and gave him a hug. "Dad, I have something I need to do tomorrow, then the rest of the day we can spend together."
"Ok."
The next day
"Serena, come on! We have to go do something." Darien said.
"Alright, let's go now." Serena replied.
They pulled in Serena's driveway. "What are we doing here?" Serena asked.
"I talked to my dad, now you are going to talk to your mom. You are going to tell her that you are tired of her and you are moving out." Darien stated.
'Where am I going to love?" Serena sighed.
"With me, of course!" Darien replied. Serena kissed him and got out of the car. Darien followed her. "Molly, Linda, I'm home." Serena said.
"Good, you can start your chores." Linda said.
"No." was Serena's reply. "I'm moving out. I'm not going to let you control my life. I'm not a house slave."
Linda huffed and walked out of the room. Darien helped Serena get her things.
When they got home, they found a note. I went to Adian Forest. Be home by dinner. They went upstairs.
At 7:15, Darien's dad walked through the door. Serena and Darien greeted him with food on the table. They had a great dinner and Serena had found her prince.
I left the upstairs bit to your imagination. One more chapter left. It will just be a 5 years from now type of thing. Please review anything you might want be to add into the last chapter.
I promise in my next story that it will be longer and slower. I just wanted to finish the story before school started again. It will be a very busy month. Look for, The Accident, coming out later this month. Thanks for the reviews they were great.
