Hello all! Well, some reviews have been AWESOME...others have been a little downing...but its okay, i will continue to write and enjoy it!

BrodySTFU: I'm going to give you simple advice, if you dont like my 90's dance routines or even my story, DON'T READ IT! Point Blank. But i can promise you that it is 100 original...I WROTE IT! You give me a story that has the exact same details down to the car, and the restaurant, and what the professors teach, and ill give your review even the slightest bit of thought...but until then, keep those comments to urself because i seriously doubt that you'll find one. Alot of authors have the same ideas when it comes to writing stories...its not uncommon! And me writing on this website is simply that...i just post stories...i dont read other peoples stories...i have plenty of books to read at home. I haven't looked at any other stories on this website so if my story is close to someone else's...so be it...but my thoughts came from my friend who had an affair with her professor at the school i went to. That's where i got the idea to write a professor/student relationship story.

Itarille Celebrindal: Yea, i know what the Clemson area looks like too...i have friends who go to school there, and had a boyfriend who lived there, so for two years, i was down there practically every weekend. And i go to practically every Clemson football game, my family has season tickets...so i know what the area looks like. Check out my profile...i don't live but a couple of hours from there. I'm just using my own imagination...screw me for doing that...isn't that what people do with stories? Use imagination? And maybe some of us like the whole "Picture Perfect," scantily clad, voraciously libidinous Barbie and Ken dolls...some of us like to think that maybe life could be perfect in that way...thats why some of us write stories this way. And trust me, i have friends who have relationships with professors, teachers, it happens...thats where i got the idea. My friend Brooke dated her P.E teacher her whole senior year, screwed him, and then officially started dating him out in the open the day after she graduated. My roommate in college had a relationship with her professor and the idea of tenure, paychecks, or professional opinions didn't really get in the way when he "screwed" her. It happens. But thankyou for your opinion anyway...have fun reading the rest of my story if you choose to! If not, i wont be offended...i happen to like my story just fine.

Anyways, i hope that those of you who like the story continue to read it! I may not be Amanda Scott, Karen Kelley, or Stephenie Meyer, but i enjoy the whole process of thinking up my OWN schemes and forming a love that not even the most cynical person can deny...plus, i have plenty of time to do it! I'm pregnant and having a baby in June...i just found out that it's a BOY!! But im on bed rest, so i have plenty of time and energy to put into this story!! Enjoy!

-Randi

Chapter Ten: A Night To Remember…

(Darien Pov)

All week long, I only had spoken a few words to Serena. I had watched her find her new car, and the look on her face had been priceless. Her dad had been hard to convince, but once I mentioned the price of cars today, he gave in saying, "If you want to treat my baby girl like that, go ahead." But then, the next day, I had seen the Aston Martin, or Vanquish as most call it, and I knew it was perfect for Serena.

Now, it was finally Friday though and I couldn't wait until tonight…it was going to be perfect.

(Serena Pov)

"So Mina, what do you think?" I asked. Mina and I had been to every mall within a 90-mile radius around Clemson, even Anderson, to just find the perfect dress. We hadn't found anything and we'd been searching all week long.

"You look amazing…there is no way that Darien will be able to hold back anything." She gasped, making me smile. "Good…that's what I want." I answered.

"Honey, don't you think you better get going? Its 7:30 and I know you don't want to be late for him." My dad said coming into the room. I walked over and hugged him, "Daddy…thank you for understanding this." I said. "You're welcome. As long as he doesn't hurt my baby then I won't object, plus he bought you that shiny car." He said leading Mina and I down the stairs. I laughed at his comment; he and mom were all about that car.

"Don't worry daddy, I think you scared him good and proper." I laughed seeing him smile. "Oh honey, you look ravishing. There better not be any ravishing tonight by the way! Of course I would love grandchildren, but not in the next couple of…9 months." Mom said making my face turn blood red. I couldn't believe she was saying this at this right moment!

"Mom!!" I fussed grabbing my purse and my keys, "There will be no ravishing. Just some smooching! Bye!" I said, quickly rushing out the door and to my car.

I heard my dad yelling something, but ignored it knowing he hadn't liked my idea about smooching, little did he know that there was going to be more than smooching tonight…at least according to my plans.

At Je Taime…

(Darien Pov)

I arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes early; I didn't want her to get there before me. But as I waited, I became more and more nervous. I knew she was coming, but I couldn't help but wonder what she would say.

"Hey Handsome." I heard a female voice say. I whipped my head around quickly and saw the most amazing creature that I had ever laid eyes on. "I hope I'm not late." She said coming to sit by me. "You late Serena? Never." I said sarcastically. "You look beautiful." I commented trying to catch my breath. She looked incredible.

Her long, golden, blonde hair was down in waves of curls with jewels thrown in here and there making it shine in the candlelight. She was dressed in a tight, long, halter dress that was midnight black. It had a long split that went up her right leg to about mid-thigh with ruffles on the sides. A diamond-studded choker adorned her neck along with a bracelet and earrings to match. On her feet were shiny black high heels that tied up her legs to her calf, elongating her legs.

"Are you ok? You're blushing." She said feeling my forehead. "Yea, I'm ok. You really look stunning tonight." I said again, seeing her blush. "You're sweet." She said brushing a stray hair from my face. As the waiter brought our drinks over, Serena looked to me a little confused, "I know that you love coke so i ordered it for you...if you want something else then you can..." "No Darien, thank you, it's fine." she interrupted, smiling in my direction.

"So my dear, shall we get to the eating or are we going to sit here tonight and talk?" I said hearing her laugh. "How about we do both? I hate when people don't talk during dinner…it makes the whole thing just so complicated." She said. "I agree. Waiter?" I called. She smiled to me again and I couldn't help but feel shivers go all through my body.

"So, what will you two be having tonight?" the waiter asked. "I'll have the filet mignon with the baked potato on the side, and a salad with no dressing, but can you put like extra croutons on it?" she asked sweetly. He nodded, writing it down, "And how would you like your streak?" he asked. "Medium well please." she answered. He nodded then looked to me, "I'll have the same thing, Medium well, but i'd like ranch dressing on my salad." i finished as he nodded and walked back into the kitchen.

"So, how was your week?" i asked her. She rolled her eyes as she played with the straw that was in her drink, "My mom went on and on about meeting you. She's really excited that i've met someone...especially a rich someone...no offense." she said, a broad smile coming to her face. I chuckled and shook my head slightly, "No, it's perfectly fine. Most mothers just want their daughters to be well cared for, stable." She nodded, sighing. "The money isn't the issue with me though Darien, i just want to find that all consuming love that my parents have."

I gasped, suddenly remembering my parents and the way they used to fight about everything. I never really got to witness the love Serena was talking about, but i'd secretly hoped my entire life to find it with someone...someone who completed me.

"Oh...here's our food." she said, breaking me from my reverie. I saw her eyes go wide, along with her smile, as the waiter set her food down in front of her. I smiled at how beautiful she was, and silently thanked God that he'd brought her to me.

Later on, after dinner, Serena followed me to my mansion to watch a movie. "I don't know if this is a good idea." She said walking into the living room with me. "And why not?" I asked, worried that she felt uncomfortable. "Because, the last time I was here, bad things happened." She mentioned sitting on my couch. "Well I can promise that you won't ever see her around me anymore." I said sitting beside her, lacing my fingers through hers.

"So what do you want to watch?" I asked hearing her sigh. "How about Pirates of the Caribbean? You know, the third one? That's a guy/girl movie in itself! Best for both sides! The fight scene is INCREDIBLE!" she mentioned making me smile. She was trying to compromise for me.

"Sure. Bosley!!!" I yelled not wanting to get up. "Yes sir?" he asked coming in the living room. "Can you start Pirates of the Caribbean three please?" I asked seeing him nod. "You lazy bum!!" Serena said slapping my arm playfully. "I don't mind miss. Master Julian doesn't really have me do anything anymore. He says I'm too old." He laughed. She laughed too, looking my way. "That's sweet." She said kissing my cheek. I smiled in admiration, this girl was amazing and I felt like the luckiest man alive.

"Sir?" Bosley said noticing my blushing face. "Yes?" I asked. "Would you like some tea or something?" he asked turning off the lights and lighting the candles. "No, but what are…?" "I'll be right back sir." He finished leaving the room. I looked at Serena's amused look and chuckled, "Is he trying to tell us something Darien?" she asked me. I shrugged my shoulders, "I guess so."

"Here you go sir." Bosley said coming back into the living room. "Bosley, where is Molly?" I asked noticing I hadn't heard her scurrying around the house. "She is at her friend Jana's house. By the way, your grandfather is coming tomorrow. I was told to tell you to make sure that a limo is waiting for him." He finished. "But I thought he was coming in two weeks?" I asked freaking out. "Don't worry master! I cleaned the house all afternoon and made sure the guest room is ready and everything!" Bosley said trying to calm me.

"Ok, ok…um…wow," "Darien, calm down." Serena said rubbing my arm. I looked over to see her smiling at me, "Everything is going to be ok. Just don't send the Hummer limo over, I don't think older folks like those kind of cars." I chuckled, "You're right. Bosley, send Jamie down to the airport tomorrow all right? Wait, what time?" "Two sir." "Ok, send him at two then. Good lord, my grandfather is a jackass, I don't want you to be around him. He is ridiculous!" I said sitting back against the couch. "Don't worry. Now, let's eat some popcorn! Bosley? Can you help me?" Serena asked. "Serena?" I said awkwardly. "Sit down, get comfortable, and I will be right back!" she said leaving with Bosley. Women, they never listened.

When Serena came back in, she was carrying a big bowl of popcorn that had chocolate balls mixed in with it. "What in the world?" I asked. "Well, the mix of sugar and salt makes it all the while better! Don't knock it until you try it and if you don't like it, then I have some left in the kitchen." She commented holding it out to me. I took a handful and ate some, surprised at how good it actually was.

"This is better than I imagined." I said taking another handful. "Thank you Bosley!" Serena said waving to him. He bowed and left the living room, winking at me before closing the door.

"So, why are you so nervous about your Grandfather coming?" she asked me while the movie credits were rolling. I smiled at her innocence, "He can be such a jackass. I hate it when he comes. He is like the Nazi of everything! Things have to perfect and nothing can be out of place. He judges me all the time, and I remember how he used to hound father about the company, always hassling him about getting married saying it would better his image for the company." I answered, replaying every memory I had of my grandfather. He had never been one to be loving and caring with my sister or me.

"My dad was like that for a while. He wanted me to be something I wasn't but I set him straight my senior year. He wanted me to be a businesswoman, but I all I wanted to do was dance, so when he started fussing about college, I told him to get over it. I didn't want to do business, I wanted to dance." She answered startling me yet again. She could do so much more than I was able to. She stood up for what she wanted to do, and yet all I could do was cower and hide from my grandfather.

"You are truly amazing." I said breathlessly. She turned towards me and smiled, "You can be too if you just stand up for what you want. If you can already handle all three of your jobs then it shouldn't be a problem. Just tell him about it, and tell him he has no choice in the matter." She said laying her head down on my shoulder.

"So, what are you doing for your fall break?" i asked her. She shrugged her shoulders, "I really don't know. I was thinking about going down to stay in downtown Charleston. Lita hasn't really been there before so i was thinking that we could go do some shopping and some dining...have some fun while we're out. What about you?" she asked, turning the question on me. I shook my head, not really knowing. "Don't know actually, i was thinking about just staying here since i'm going to have a lot to do with the club, and the business, AND teaching. But you girls should definitely go, Charleston is simply the most amazing place i've been to. I love going down to the Battery, the gazebo over there is awesome. Plus they have an aquarium...that'd be fun for you girls. Women always love aquariums." i finished, hearing her giggle.

"What's so funny?" i asked her. She shook her head, never breaking her gaze from the tv. "Serena?" I said quietly, seeing her raise her head and look at me, "Yes?" she asked smiling. "I…" I started but didn't finish. I slowly leaned my head down and captured her lips, feeling her instantly respond to me. I felt her arms encircle my neck and I wrapped my arms around her waist, bringing her closer to me. I ran my tongue over her lips and she gasped, giving me the opportunity to delve my tongue into her mouth.

I could do nothing but moan at the way she tasted, she tasted of strawberries and cream and her tongue was so soft, I was in heaven. But when she broke our kiss, I growled a little at the lack of contact, that is, until she straddled my lap and roughly kissed me again. I moaned again feeling her rock against me.

"Don't start anything you won't finish." I warned breaking the kiss again. "Who said I wasn't going to finish it?" she said smirking. I laughed and pulled her down to kiss me again. Suddenly, her cell phone went off and I groaned as she got off to answer it,

"Hello?"

"SERENA! Where are you?" I heard a woman's voice say

"Mom! I was in the middle of some smoochies! Why are you interrupting me? It's only…"

"Yes, it's only 12:30!!!" her mother fussed. I chuckled hearing her fuss.

"Sorry Mom! Geez, I'll be home in a little while!"

"Thirty minutes honey! I have kept your father calm this long, but he has been sleeping for a while. I'm afraid for him to wake up!" She commented making me cringe. Serena's dad was one man that I really WAS afraid of.

"Ok mom, I love you! Bye!" she said hanging up the phone.

She turned towards me with sad eyes, "I wanted to finish this, i've been thinking about it all night." She said coming to sit beside me. I laughed at her persistence, "We can finish this another time, i'm not going anywhere. I don't want Daniel to fuss at work tomorrow! Especially with my grandfather there!" I said making her laugh. "Oh well. Walk me to my car?" she asked innocently. I nodded and took her hand, lacing my fingers with hers. I saw her blush and smiled knowing that I had made her feel that way.

Once we reached her car, I opened the door and waited for her to get in, "Darien?" she said looking at me, "Yes Ma'am?" I said sarcastically. "I had a nice time tonight. Thank you," she answered, blushing once again. I bent down and kissed her, not wanting her to go.

"Stay." I asked suddenly, shocking not only myself, but her as well. She gasped and pulled away, "I can't…my family…" "Will know you are safe with me. We don't have to do anything…just stay with me…please?" I begged shutting her door again. She put her head down, and I could feel the contemplation fueling within her.

"Darien…" she started, taking her cell phone out of her purse, "You better be able to handle my dad tomorrow." She answered smiling at me. I chuckled and nodded, "No sweat." I answered, silently fearing the confrontation i knew was to come.

"Daddy? You're awake." She said looking at me.

"Where are you? Are you on your way?" he asked hastily.

"No, um, I'm going to stay at Darien's house tonight and don't freak out daddy! Nothing is going to…"

"NO YOU ARE NOT YOUNG LADY! You are only 19!! He is 25!"

"Daddy, that isn't bad! I'll be back around lunch! I am a grownup and I am allowed to make my own decisions! Please daddy?" she begged.

"Tell him if he hurts my baby girl or defiles her that I will KILL him! Goodnight sweetie!" her dad said as the worry returned yet again.

"Well? Are we going to stand outside all night or are we going to go inside? It is really cold out here!" she said as I chuckled and picked her up, bringing her inside. She giggled as I went up the stairs and into my room. "Wow…" she gasped as I set her down. I had actually gotten that from every person who had ever been in my room.

My bedroom had a huge bathroom, and then a living room attached on the right side. The walls were midnight blue. The windows were covered with sheer dark blue curtains. My floors were dark blue and gold tile with little gold carpets laid around in the bathroom, right next to my bed, and then under the table in the living room part of my room. My bed was a canopy bed that was covered in midnight blue satin sheets that had a down feather comforter and a dark blue sheer curtain surrounding the bed on all sides with gold sparkles embedded in it. Gold columns surrounded the bed too making it look imperial. I had a walk-in closet with a side for me and then a side for my future wife. My bathroom had a big shower with showerheads on all four walls. I also had a Jacuzzi built in so that my wife and I could have some fun. I had a vanity built in for my future wife also. I had always dreamed of bringing up my kids in this house…I wanted my wife to have everything she needed…and also everything she ever wanted. The other separate part of my room was a living room with a big flat screen television, a golden plush u-shaped couch, and a golden love seat to match. A glass table with moons and stars embedded in it was in the middle on top of a plush gold carpet.

"This is gorgeous." She said marveling in the size and beauty of my room. As I had already figured, Bosley had set it up for me. The candles I had around my room were lit and the ethereal glow of my room was outrageous.

"Looks like Bosley has been in here." She giggled going over to some of the candles. "He likes them. He says it strikes the mood for anyone. He and his wife love them. I think it reminds him of how they first met." I said seeing her interest already, "And how'd they meet?" she asked. I smiled, knowing she would go "awe" from how they met. "In a candle store in New York." I answered. She laughed softly, "Awe…that is so sweet, but it figures, the whole candle scene and all."

As Serena scoped out my room, I went and turned on Pirates of The Carribean again, knowing she might want to finish watching the rest of it. "So, how about we finish this movie? It was getting to the good parts." I said coming to sit next to her. "Awe, your so sweet." She said lacing her fingers with mine. "I'm glad you're staying with me tonight." I said seeing her smile widen, "Me too." She answered softly snuggling into me.

After the movie was over, I noticed Serena had fallen asleep. I didn't want to wake her but I knew she wouldn't sleep comfortably in that dress. "Serena." I whispered softly into her ear, kissing her on the cheek. "Mmmm…" she moaned kissing me on the lips softly. I chuckled into our kiss, "I could wake up like that every day." She whispered breaking our kiss.

"Oh god…I um…I didn't mean…" "Yes you did." I said kissing her again, not wanting her to take it back. She smiled into the kiss and then backed away slowly, "So what'd you wake me up for?" she asked suggestively. "Not for that my dear, even though now that you are staying, we can finish what you started. But, I'd hate to defile daddy's little girl…so I thought I'd get you some pajamas, thinking you would like those better than that dress." I answered seeing her smirk diminish. "Oh poo…you're no fun…" She started getting off the couch, "But sweet…and honest." She finished smiling.

"I'm not going to do you wrong. I'm going to treat you like a queen." I said seeing her smiled widen once again. "Thank you." she said honestly, coming over to hug me. "Now what do you say to some pajamas?" I said seeing her nod her head quickly. "Can I wear one of your tee-shirts?" she asked innocently. I cocked my head to the left, looking at her funny, "What? I saw it in a movie and always wanted to do it!" she said giggling. I chuckled and threw her one of my collar shirts, I always wanted to see a hot girl in one of those.

She ran into the bathroom to change, and I tried to prepare myself to not jump her when she came out. When that door opened, and my goddess walked out, I couldn't catch my breath. I remembered how Mal said it would give you the shivers, but she was too much. I felt like my heart was going to stop.

"So? Do I look like those movie chicks?" she asked as I nodded dumbly in response, "You look better than those movie chicks." She giggled and went over to the bed getting under the covers, "So are you going to change or just sit there and stare at me?" she asked. I blushed furiously, grabbed a pair of pants, and went into the bathroom to change and compose myself. Something told me that in the morning, I was going to need a cold shower.

"Darien?" I heard her call. I shook my head, trying to clear my mind, and walked out. "Yea? You ok?" I asked nonchalantly trying to sound normal. But when I noticed her, I decided that maybe her staying tonight wasn't such a good idea. She was on sitting up on her knees looking at me.

"Oh god…" I groaned turning around slowly and then looking at her again, feeling my pants start to feel tighter, "Are you ok?" she asked giggling. She knew.

"No. With you in that shirt, sitting like that, all I want to do is ravish you." I said seeing a slight brush creep into her cheeks. "Well…why don't you?" she asked innocently. I looked at her, shocked, "Serena, I…I can't. Not tonight." I answered seeing her smile falter. "Why not? Are you scared of my daddy?" she asked. Me? Scared? Hah!

"A little bit." I answered. She laughed at my impudence, "Don't be. He really isn't that bad." She said as I went over to the bed and crawled over to her and enveloped her within my arms. "Oh really?" I asked seeing her nod. "Well…you do look quite delicious in MY shirt." I said kissing her. She giggled as I laid her on the bed, kissing her senseless, feeling her arms and legs wrap around my body.

I groaned at the feeling, I had never felt so complete in my life, especially wrapped in the embrace of a woman. I had always felt as if something was missing, but with Serena, it was different. I could never get tired of being wrapped in her arms.

"Darien?" She whispered breaking our kiss, "Yes ma'am?" I said back, hearing her sigh, "Um, well, you see, um…" She started as I looked at her weirdly, "We don't have to if you're…" "NO! It's not that. Well, um…I've been with a lot of other guys. Well not A LOT…but not…just like…you know…2…I've been with like 5. And yes, I know...a lot…but I'm not a slut or anything so…um…" "Serena, I don't care. I'm not going to like you any less. Everyone makes mistakes. All I care about is you and I…here…right now. I don't care about your past. I've made mistakes too. But they aren't our problem…this thing between you and I…is just that…between you and I…no one else." I finished seeing tears form in her eyes. "Thank you." she said kissing me again.

I smiled into our kiss, loving that I didn't feel in the least bit ready to run and hide. Maybe this thing between Serena and I was more than either she or I could comprehend…maybe fate was finally on my side.

So? What'a ya think? I tried to put a little more into this chapter, satisfy those who complain. Keep the reviews coming! I love em...good OR bad!

-mysticalelf58