Author's Note: I thought you all could use some good old smut. The rest of the chapters will be focused on polishing up the book, DS helping each other with family issues, and establishing my other 2 couples. We're looking at another 4-6 chapters people. That's a rough estimate. I'd like to give a special shout-out to Mich, Diane, Lauren, Dana, Hannah, B, Brianna and the rest of my ds girls. You all inspire me to write.

Chapter 11: Bliss

Bliss; there was no other way to describe Serena's mood. She stretched like a cat and turned to face the person responsible for this feeling. He was still asleep and his hair was mussed and he wore the smallest of smiles has he slept. She scooted closer to him and gently blew air in his face before giggling.

"Stop it,"he said groggily.

"Well that didn't take much effort."

"I wasn't completely asleep. Just too lazy to open my eyes,"he said as he smiled and leaned over and kissed her gently. "Good morning."

Serena took his face in her hands and kissed him. The taste of his lips was something she simply couldn't get enough. "It certainly is. You know this is a milestone."

"This is our first morning together where we don't have to worry about rushing home before our parents wake up, "he said sarcastically.

Serena giggled and said, "well considering that we're adults, I'd be a little concerned if that was the case."

"It's a good thing I'm not a mama's boy then," he said as he kissed her shoulder. Dan felt like a weight had been lifted from his soul. He felt free for the first time in ages. The one thing he had wanted, no needed, had finally happened to him. He got Serena back. It was like the dark cloud that had been following him around had suddenly disappeared and his world was suddenly filled with hope and joy.

"I love it when you smile. You never seem to do that much,"she said as she rolled on top of him. His body automatically reacted to the renewed physical contact. The feel of her naked flesh on his made him ignite and soon he was devouring her lips as his hands roamed every inch of her skin. There were certain things not even time had altered like the silky feel of her skin and the cinch of her waist and the small birth mark on her left hip. Her breasts were still full and her blond hair was still golden, but it had a tinge of red that gave her an extra flash of sexiness.

"You're beautiful, "he said in between kisses. "absolutely gorgeous. I must be dreaming. This has to be dream."

Serena laughed that laugh that was her signature and one of the things he loved most about her as he held her tightly to him. She loved hearing those words from him. It made her feel like she could take on the world. She caressed his face and admitted the defined jawline which used to drive her to distraction when he was annoyed. His features ahd matured and he'd lost a little bit of flesh that was the signature of youth. But, it was still the same crystal brown eyes staring back at him. He'd simply gone from boy to man and she had missed that process. They'd both missed so much, but Serena refused to dwell on the past. They had a future to look forward to. She kissed the base of his neck and worked her way down his chest till she reached his hip bone. She could feel him sucking in a breath as she got closer to her destination. She used her fingers to caress his already erect shaft before taking him into her mouth and using her tongue to drive him ever more slightly over the edge. Dan bucked his hips which urged her on and she began to increase the spead of her suction as she used her hand to massage his balls.

"Serena, I'm going to come."

She simply nodded her head and allowed him his release. She licked the remains from her lips and kissed on the lips.

The look of sheer awe and disbelief on his face made her smile. "Don't act so shocked,"she said

"But usually you don't…"he said.

"Don't get used to it,"she said as she lay beside him, her arms behind her neck.

"Now, that's what I call a good morning," he said. But, he wasn't about to leave her unsatisfied so he wrapped an arm around her and used his fingers to massage her as they talked about all the time that had past, but Serena could barely concentrate on what he was saying because his fingers were slowly driving him to distraction. They created a heat in her that made her want to scream out in frustration. It was like getting a taste of something and being denied the full range of pleasure.

"You're a cruel man Dan,"she said a she moaned slightly.

"What?"

"Either take care of this properly or remove your hand now"

"Your wish is my command,"he said playfully. Dan removed his hands and lowered himself so that his head was right between her legs. He used his tongue to tease the very spot his fingers and been exploring earlier. She was wet which stroked his ego just a little bit. He loved knowing that he drover half as crazy as she drove him. His tongue ran circles around her core as Serena fidgeted and moved like a fereal cat that had just been released from her cage. He dipped one finger inside of her then another. He watched her and gloried in her every movement. There was something so beautiful and ethereal about her when she was caught up in the throes of passion. It took his breath away.

"I want you inside, Dan. Please."

"With pleasure, "he said as he removed his fingers and slowly slid inside of her. They locked eyes and her rapid movements and stilled a bit. Serena wrapped her legs around his waist and held him tightly to her. She wanted to feel as much of him as she could feel. Dan brushed her hair from her face that had become plaited down by sweat. He kissed her as they established a rhythm. There was something thrilling yet peaceful about making love to her. He felt at ease. There was no rush to reach the finish line, but rather he gloried in the feel of her and wanted to extend this pleasure for as long as he possibly could.

"I love you,"he whispered in her ear as he sped up the rhythm of their love making. Soon they were both spent and clung to each other.

Dan reached for the blanket and covered them both up as he held her. She had already nodded off and he could feel the fatigue slowly coming over him. He was in a state that one could describe his heavenly. It was Bliss.

Dan and Serena spent the remainder of the day in bed. They simply couldn't get enough of each other. They were both so happy to have the other in each others life that they wanted to make up for every second not spent together. They were wrapped up on his couch watching an old Black and white movie when Jenny let herself in.

"Oh, I didn't. I should go,"she said.

"Don't go Jenny,"Serena said. She beckoned her to join them as Dan gave her look that said please go.

"If you're sure. Um, when did" she pointed to Serena and then Dan animatedly "happen."

"Today."

"Wow, I so need to go and um leave you alone,"she said. She left her key on the table by the door on her way out the door.

They looked at each other and said, "do you think this is how everyone will react?"

"I hope not,"Dan said jokingly.

She leaned back against him and said, "this is nice."

"It is. I miss this."

"I did too,"she said. A part of her wanted to talk about his litter of girls, but she didn't want to break the trance they were both in. Its not like that it mattered, she just hadn't pictured him to be that kind of guy; the kind who went through women like tissue paper. But, the guy she saw before her was not that guy. He was simply Dan; the kind soul that had to help heal a broken young girl. She probably wouldn't be who she was if it wasn't for him. He helped her believe in herself.

"What's wrong?"Dan said. He knew that she was obsessing over something and that it was bothering her.

"Its nothing really. Its stupid."

'Tell me,"he asked softly.

"I just. I know we were apart a long time and that you were bound to have other relationships, but why so many?"

Dan knew that this would come up eventually. It wasn't something he was particularly proud of, but rather it had become a shield to protect himself from the pain.

"I don't know. I guess I was lost for a very long time. They weren't really relationships. None of them meant anything. Its just that not having you in my life it hurt. So, I guess it was a way to not think about it."

Serena nodded and kissed him on the cheek. She knew exactly what he was talking about. It had been her routine for years, but she turned to more than sex in her time. "I understand. Thanks for telling me. I know, I know its really not any of my business."

"Please don't feel the need to reciprocate. I really don't think I could handle knowing which is why I didn't want to say anything. But, we were apart a long time. So we both have a past now. So lets just leave it there," he said as he wrapped both his arms about her. She laid her head back and he kissed the top of her head.