Me, My Brother, and I

God grant me Serenity

To accept the things I cannot Change

Courage to change the things I can

And Wisdom to know the difference..

His words were so sweet, caring, and loving, her thoughts flooded her. Maybe if she just told him she loved him, she wouldn't be hurting like this. Forcing herself to do what she thinks is unwise. She looked into his eyes, searching for an answer. Not knowing what to do from here. And something grabbed her attention. Something moving in her pocket. She realized it was her cell phone; she began searching for it in her pocket a bit frantically. Grabbing the pink cell phone, she flipped it open.

"Hello?" She asked in a curious voice.

"Serena. My dear." The voice called on the other end of the land. And she knew exactly who it was. She knew that cheerful voice any where.

"Mr. Craft?" Her voice was a bit confused, though curious. He gave her the whole week off. And now she was a bit more eager to know why he was calling, it was obviously a job. But she didn't really want to talk to Mr. Craft with Darien here, in this awkward moment. She's in a bathroom for God Sakes!

"Ah Serena, I know—I know I gave you the whole week off. But my wife's birthday party is tomorrow night and I was wondering if you could play." He said answering her question of curiosity

"Um sure thing Mr. Craft. That's no problem." She said a bit unsure.

He chuckled a bit over the phone. "Oh yes, and wear presentable cloths. My wife is a bit picky. And to make a good impression, please bring a date." He continued.

Serena was a bit uneasy. She didn't have any type of boyfriend. And just that Darien was there, listening made her situation worse.

"Mr. Craft, I can't bring a date. I don't have a date." Serena stated, glancing Darien who was listening to the conversation.

She heard Mr. Craft sigh over the phone. "Now Serena you know I know better than that." He replied. Since the first time he met Serena he thought of her as his youngest daughter. After hearing her horrific story of her parents, he kind of in a way took her into his arms as his own child. He did still treat her like an employee but in his mind she was like a daughter.

"You are a very beautiful and intelligent girl. You really want me to believe that you don't have any boyfriends?" He asked. Strange enough just a minute before Darien just told her those exact same words. "You're a beautiful, intelligent, and strong young women. You actually manage to juggle school, work, and your little brother." His words echoed through out her mind.

"Well I'll hope for the best Serena. But I'm glad you could come." He said disappointed, to continue. "And I'll meet you at my restaurant at five. See you there." He said ending their phone conversation. Serena closed the phone shut. And awkwardly looked at Darien. Smiling a bit innocent.

"Um I think you should go." Serena said with a small tone. She slipped out of his grip, and wiped her tears.

"Serena." She called after her, pulling her back. "I really don't think I should go. It's almost like you're avoiding the conversation." He implied, following her out the bathroom.

"Darien thank-you for braking into my house, and comforting me. But really I need to--." She was cut off by Darien's lips. He leaned down, pinning her to the wall. And kissed her, it was the only way he could shut her up.

He softened the kiss, and soon it became a small peck here and there. Until he let go. "I just made a promise to you. You are not doing this alone. And so help me if I have to blackmail you I will." He threatened. To continue,

"Forget Rachelle right now. I'll be you're date to that party, or what ever it is. I'll go with you. I will be here with you through thick and thin." Darien said sincerely and sternly. 'Those eyes! Those damn EYES! God why did you have to put me in a situation like this! Why'd you have to make his eyes soo.. soo seductive? Why'd you have to make his so DAMN ATTRACTIVE!' Serena screamed in her head.

"Darien I don't know.. I mean—" He cut her off again. And no, it wasn't a kiss this time.

"Don't make me kiss you again." He said with the most devious smile on his face.

She gave up. He was too willing, not to let her go (you get that right? Cause I kind of didn't.), in her situation. She shook her head, giving in. "Ok, ok. You can come. But it's just a simple date. So don't plan anything else pal!" She retorted referring to a few things she knows he has in mind.

"I understand." He said with a small smile.

"My boss said to dress formally, and I have to be there by five. So you can come over at around four thirty." She explained.

"What about you're brother?" Darien questioned following her down stairs.

"Oh he said he wanted to stay at some boy's house. I told him sure. But call me, so I know where he is, and what he's doing." Serena stated, walking into the living room. Darien sat on the couch, and she sat on the other couch opposite of the one he was sitting on.

There was an awkward silence, between the two. It was extremely uncomfortable. And Darien shifted a bit uncomfortably. And he finally broke the silence. "Serena, how do you do it? How do you survive a day like this?" He asked, as she looked up.


An: I know—I know its short. But for real I don't know what to do from here. And sorry for the wait! It's the end of the year, and graduation just came around. First I had to serve the eighth graders for class night, than I went to the graduation on Saturday, than I had to go to the GC(General Conference)for the ceremony to be acknowledged as the next eighth grade with my friends. Plus school ended yestuday, and my brother kicked me off.LOL But please don't take this as the actually 11th Chapter(that's the right chapter right?)Because I'm on the verge of deleting it, and editing so it can be longer. I just wanted to send this in so people don't get a bit up set. Anyways I have to enjoy first day of Summer, and start working on a story I'm gonna send in on my Little Ler account. So thanks for reading! God bless. Evena