It's a new chapter… miracle, right? I realized how much I miss writing even though I am insanely busy. Anyhow here it is!! Enjoy and review, also check out my new story burning up!!

"You want to go on a blind date?" She asked trying to be casual. Serena could feel her hand shake a little, so she placed it firmly against her side.

"I actually need one for my friend. He's begging me to set him up with a nice girl and I figured you might know of one. Plus I already have mine" Darien finished with a wink. Serena blushed and looked again. All she could think about is how she must get some composure on herself.

"I do have one friend. Her name is Mina. But, she is one of my best friends Darien, so your friend better not screw it up. Her number is 394 555 3922. Tell your friend to give her a call, I need to finish getting ready for work" Serena said, as she headed back upstairs, finally letting out the breathe she had been holding since he said blind date. Darien finished getting ready and headed out himself.

Darien arrived at the office and nothing seemed to different he headed up to the twenty-seventh floor and opened his office door to find Andrew waiting there.

"I have the number for you, her name is Mina and Serena said don't break her heart" He tossed his blackberry at him with the number on the screen. "So, what have I missed?"

"Well that evil witch of a woman, Beryl has been calling nonstop. I don't know what you were thinking dating her. She wanted to know if you had a date for Friday night." Andrew answered looking up from his phone.

"Yah, I wasn't thinking I was drinking. But I do have a date and I don't want to mess it up, so just tell Beryl something to keep her away. Drew, I really screwed things up when I was with this girl in high school. I don't want it to happen again. I really want to make it up to her." Darien rarely discussed his feelings, but Andrew knew that beneath his cool exterior he just wanted to belong to someone. Though, whenever he tried to tell Darien that he ended up getting something thrown at his face.

"If you really want this you won't screw it up. Anyways, I am going to go call this lovely girl. Talk to you later my friend." Andrew said as he left the office. He left Darien to his own thoughts. He could only wonder what he could do in order to get Serena to like him.

Serena exhausted from work came home to find Darien setting up dinner again. He turned around to see him in an apron that said "Kiss the cook". She couldn't help herself. 'Just one little peck' she thought, as she reached up to his cheek. Darien was in shock to say the least and then decided to turn his head slightly towards her mouth. Serena gasped as she felt his lips on hers, still soft and dominate. She didn't seem like she could help herself and put one of her hands around the back of his neck and brought him closer. Darien, unable to help himself pulled her closer to gain better access to her lips. Pulling away before things got to carried away, placing butterfly kisses on her forehead, cheeks, and the corners of her hips before slowly letting her go. Grinning he said,

"So all I have to do is wear an intructional shirt to get a little action, huh?" He chuckled. " I have a kiss me, I'm Irish shirt upstairs for St. Patrick's day, that I could start wearing."

"Don't push it. I don't know why I did it. I came home and I just saw you and it seemed right. Kind of silly, I know…"

"Defintely not silly. I like the sound of that, feeling right. Now would you like to eat dinner?" Darien asked. Then sat down to dinner carrying on easy conversation.

The next few days carried on in much the same matter. More stolen kisses, holding hands during movies, it was to the point where separating for the night was painful for them both. It was night before the gala and her and Darien just came back from a walk in the near by park. Darien picked out a movie, a scary one, only because he knew Serena would take comfort in his shoulder about ten minutes into the movie. Sure enough, Darien had his arm around her holding her tight, as Serena screamed.

"Don't go in there, he's going to murder you. How could you be so stupid?"

"They can't hear you." Darien replied, looking down into her eyes. Serena closed the gap between them, in a slow and very serious kiss. She pulled Darien back with her until she was wedged between him and the couch. His hands moved up from her waist and towards her breasts, grasping them firmly. She arched herself into him and wrapped her legs around his hips. She wanted, no needed to be as close to him in every way. Darien groaned, finding his pants becoming painfully tight. He knew right then in this moment that this woman would be the only one to make him feel like this and he would do whatever he had to keep her. Lifting her off the couch effortlessly and towards the bedroom to continue. Where the moans and groans could be heard coming from the bedroom all night.

Sorry that it is short, I have two midterms the week but another update before the weekend! Thanks and remember review, review and….. review!