Serena watched as Rini walked away with Thomas' parents. They were leaving in two days and they wanted to spend some alone time with her.
"Bye sweetpea! Do not over do it on the sweets PLEASE!" Serena yelled.
"Oh come on Serena, she is our only granddaughter!" Pam winked.
Rini smiled as she grabbed her grandmother's hand.
"I will take her night bag," Jo said taking it from Serena's hand."Thank you for letting us take her. We are going to miss her."
"Anytime." Serena smiled at him."Have fun, and please control Pam on the sweets."
"I will try, but you know them two. I am outnumbered." He laughed and walked faster towards his wife and Rini.
Serena closed the door and walked over to her phone.
Text:
'So what is the plan tonight?' Darien asked.
'I am not sure. Thinking maybe pick up a shift?' She replied.
'You could do that...or we can finally go on a date?'
'Wait, is Darien Shields asking me on a date? I need to text my friends!'
'You're a dork!'He replied.'But I feel bad that I have yet to take my gorgeous girlfriend on a date just me and her...'
Serena smiled.
'Well then...pick me up at 6?'
'It's a date.'
She put her phone down, and started to clean.
"Wait a minute...! I have nothing to wear!" She shouted out loud.
She ran to her phone. "I know exactly who to call."
Within an hour all four girls were meeting up with Serena at the mall.
"This has to be the cutest thing I have ever read!" Mina said hold Serena's phone.
'Mina?Are you using my phone?' Serena shouted from inside the changing room. 'How did you get my password?'
"I have my ways."Mina laughed.
"Sheesh Serena, why don't you throw some dirty talk into this text feed." Ray said snatching the phone.
"Guys...get off my phone!"Serena shouted pushing the curtain to the side.
"Eeeek... that is hideous!" Lita blurted.
"Really?" Serena asked.
"It is not the best item I have seen you in." Amy said making a face.
"Oh come on Aimes. You don't have to be so proper, just tell her it looks ugly!"Ray shouted."Now take it off and try on the other one that we brought you."
"That dress is extremely too short!" Serena whined.
"Well then don't forget to shave your legs!" Mina said pushing her back in the changing room and closing the curtain.
"Come on Serena, remember the night at the club...?"Lita asked only to have the three other girls turn around glaring.
"I was trying to forget that night Leets." Serena yelled back.
"I am talking about how he was all over you when he saw you in the little dress. We need to recreate that moment!"Lita suggested.
"I am with Lita on that one. Make him want to cut dinner short and take you home straight to his bed!" Ray said giggling.
Serena sighed. Opened the curtain. "Did you guys have a little drink before we met up?"
"I can say that I didn't" Amy said with a big smirk.
"Teacher's pet." Mina smirked.
"Guys stop... What do you think?" Serena said turning around and looking at herself in the mirror.
"I love it!" the girls said.
She was in a black off shoulders dress that had glitter. It was very fitted to her shape, a little above mid thigh.
"I can see beach waves and a very smokey eye!" Mina said observing her.
"It is quite lovely on you Serena. Not too much at all." Amy added.
"Ladies, I think we have a winner!" Ray shouted.
"Don't I get a say?"Serena turned around looking at the girls
"No. Majority rules Sere and we win." Lita shrugged."No let's go grab some drinks before we head back to get you ready."
"What?" Serena was confused.
"Oh Serena, your first date in how long and you thought we would let you fix yourself up?" Mina asked.
"Never going to happen." Ray said unzipping the back so she can get out of the dress.
"Guys this isn't a real first date." Serena said closing the curtain.
"But to Darien it is." Lita shot back. "So make it special."
"And try not to fall." Ray teased.
Serena came out of the dressing room."You guys are making me nervous."
They girls finished shopping, went to grab a drink and then headed back to Serena's house.
"Owwww... you are pulling my hair!" Serena yelled as Mina curled her hair.
"Shut it pain is beauty now stop moving or I am going to make your eyeliner crooked!" Ray shouted.
"Hey Sere want a drink to kill the nerves." Lita handed her a glass.
"More like kill the pain." Serena took the drink.
"Not too much Sere." Amy said smoothing out her dress."We want you to remember tonight."
After several hours of brushing, curling, spraying, powdering and pulling she was ready.
"5:45. He is still not here yet. Let's do one cheers to Serena!"Lita yelled.
"You guys are sobering up here first right?" Serena looked concerned.
"Yes mother, no drinking and driving." Mina said pouring the drinks.
"Beside you know you guys will probably wake up naked in Darien's bed..."Ray said casually.
"Ray!" Serena yelled.
"Don't act like the idea has not come across your mind. Get your shoes on!" Ray yelled back.
Serena took her drink and headed to her room to get her shoes. As she did so there was a knock on the door.
"I got it!" Mina said cheerfully. She opened the door. "Darien!"
"Oh my god he grabbed her roses!" Lita squealed.
"Ugh...ladies..." Darien was thrown off by all of them.
"Oh come on in Darien... Serena is getting her shoes." Amy waved him in.
"You look very nice..." Ray complimented him.
"Thanks." He responded. He felt like he was back in college and picking up a date from a sorority house.
"Yeah...so what is the plan tonight? What time are you getting her home? Are you driving? Do you plan on drinking?" Mina asked as she sipped her wine.
"Okay...enough of the 20 questions!" Serena shouted as she walked out of the hallway.
Darien turned around and was taken aback by how gorgeous she looked. "Serena..." Was all he could say while he stuck out the roses.
"Oh my god I love them!" Serena grabbed them.
"Here I will put them in a vase. You kids start heading out." Amy said.
"Don't be out too late." Mina yelled as they walked through the door.
"But don't come back too early!" Ray shouted.
"Don't do stuff we wouldn't do!" Lita yelled.
"Which isn't much!" Amy shouted as she closed the door.
Darien and Serena just laughed.
"I am so sorry about them." She said giving him a kiss.
"Ehhhh... it is out first date. Only normal." He kissed her back. "You look amazing."
"Thank you, you don't look bad yourself." She said grabbing his hand.
"This is our ride right here." Darien pointed to the limo.
"Honey! A limo?" Serena looked surprised as the driver opened the door for her.
"Only the best. And I figured we would be drinking anyways. Safety first." He said going in after her.
The driver closed the door and went to the driver seat. Darien started to pour some champagne.
"So where are we going?" Serena asked.
"How about you just go along with the ride and be surprised." He smiled handing her the glass of champagne.
"Darien, I would have been just fine with burger from the arcade." She took a sip and tilted her head.
"I know, but I wanted to do more than that." He put the bottle down and threw his free arm around her shoulders."Maybe we can go for dessert.
She looked at him and he leaned into kiss her. What was supposed to just be one kiss turned out into a full make out session. She didn't want to pull away and neither did he. His body was turned towards her and his hand holding his cup was on her leg. From what he could feel they were so soft and he just wanted them wrapped around him in his bed. That thought excited him. Her hand was his leg and he just hoped she didn't feel how excited he was getting. They needed to make it through dinner at least.
The limo stopped. Darien sighed. He knew he had to stop kissing her.
"Ready to go inside?" He asked.
"I guess... but one more kiss." She whispered.
"If we don't get out of the limo now, we are going to end up on this floor naked, and I am not sure he wants to see that." Darien chuckled before giving her one more kiss.
Serena turned around to see the driver behind her. She shrugged, smiled and put her glass down. She got out of the car. Fixed her dress and wiped off any of Darien saliva that he left on her lips. He got out the limo and they walked in together.
"Reservation for Shields."
"This way Mr. and Mrs. Shields." The hostess said grabbing the menus.
Before Serena could correct her, Darien had nudged her to go ahead of him. They had to go up a set of stairs and once at the top, Darien grabbed Serena's hand. She looked at him.
"What? I counted 4." He said tightening his grip.
"4?"
"4 guys who just gave you the up and down. Had to crush their hopes you know?" He smirked.
"You are such a dork."
"Yeah yours, so had to make sure they knew."
They stopped at their table. It was a window view. Darien pulled out her chair as she sat down and pushed her in. He then sat next to her.
"I forgot how pretty the lights are at night."Serena said looking out the window.
He observed her. The lights made her eyes sparkle. She had the most beautiful eyes. Just one look in them and he's putty in her hands.
"Can I grab you any to drink? " the server asked.
They ordered their drinks and food. Not much was said during this date, but it was still wonderful. When they were done with their food, they ordered a few more rounds of drinks. He kissed her shoulder and she kissed his forehead.
"I think I left lipstick on your forehead." Serena laughed as she wiped it.
"Marking your territory, I see what you're doing." Darien teased sipping his drink.
"Oh do you have an issue with that?" Serena smirked at him.
"Not even a little bit." Darien kissed her. With each kiss he wanted her more and more. "So arcade for dessert?"
"hmmm." She gave him a kiss."I would rather go back to your place and see what you have for dessert there."
She knew very well Darien did not have any sweets snacks at his house.
"I will call for the check."
The check arrived and Darien paid the bill. "Don't even bother asking how much it cost. I refuse to split it!" He said to Serena as soon as she tried to look over.
Serena sighed and didn't even bother trying to fight it. When the check was closed out. She took her final gulp of her drink and they headed out.
"Babe, I am going to slip and fall down these stairs."
"I will catch you." He said holding one hand.
They made it down the stairs and their limo was waiting.
"Now that we have a little more privacy." Serena grabbed Darien by the coat and pulled him in for a kiss.
Darien let out groan..He wasn't sure if she was drunk, but he knew wanted her so bad. "We need to make it back to your apartment."
"Mmmmm let's do yours to be safe. The girls pregamed before we went shopping."
"Wherever you want." He said nibbling on her lower lip. He then moved to kiss her neck. She let a giggle.
"That giggle..."Darien was trying so hard to control himself.
The car stopped. Serena slid out first. Darien followed. He then threw her over his shoulders and ran for the elevator.
"Darien!"
"Sorry babe you walk way too slow..."
In the elevator, he put her down and smashed his lips against hers and started kissing her neck.
"Do not leave me a mark!" She yelled.
"Sorry babe, what happens in the heat of the moment..."
The door to the elevator and he again threw her over his shoulders and ran to his apartment. Once through the door, he put her down, slammed the door and pushed her against it. His hands were all over her, and once the got her butt, he lifted her up like nothing. She wrapped both arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. She ran her hands through his hair. Their kiss became more and more intense. She stuck her tongue in his mouth.
In his mind his room was too far. He carried her to his living room and threw her on the couch. She stuck her hands under shirt and he took it as a cue to take it off. She ran her hands down his chest and abs. He ran lifted her skirt with one hand and grabbed her butt. Her skin was so soft. He wanted to feel every part of her body. There was no turning back now.
He stopped kissing her for a minute just to absorb what was happening.
"Darien? Are you okay?" She asked confused, hands still on him.
He leaned into kiss her. "More than okay. Just soaking in this moment right now. I hope I am not dreaming."
She wrapped both arms around his neck. She pulled him in for another kiss. This time it was softer. "You are not dreaming."
"And you're sure, this is what you want to do?"
She kissed him once more. "Yes, I want to do this with you."
***The Next Morning***
Darien woke up to the sun hitting his face. "Ugh I should have closed the curtains." He threw the small blanket over him and Serena's head. He didn't want to wake her. He kissed her shoulder and held her tighter. Memories of the night before flooded his mind. He loved her, and after last night, he hoped she knew.
He kissed her shoulder one more time.
She groaned. He kissed her cheek. She rolled over into him. Put one arm over his waist. Nuzzled her on his shoulder, right under his chin. "We didn't even make it to your bed..."
"Nope, not even close babe." He laughed and kissed her stroked her back, and dozed off again.