Hey, everyone. I'm endlessly sorry for the long wait. But you want to hear the good news? School is out for the summer!! Yay!! Hopefully, that means more frequent updates. Hopefully!

The first week flew by rapidly. Darien had told Serena and Mina that business-wise this would be the busiest week. Serena and Mina didn't have much time to actually have fun during the week. Fortunately, the deal that Darien had been aiming for finally landed on Saturday – today.

"So … what are we going to do to celebrate?" Mina cried happily. They were so relieved that the deal was made. A huge weight was lifted off their shoulders.

"Hmm … I was thinking that we go snow tubing?" Darien answered with a grin.

"Are you serious?!" Serena shouted, "This would be the first real fun that we've had all week!"

"Yes, I know," Darien smiled, "Now, go get changed!"

All five of the girls squealed in excitement as they raced each other up the staircase. In fifteen minutes, they were heading out to the snow tubing area. They watched as tube after tube went flying down the snow. There were ten lanes for the snow tubers to go down. The first three were for singles, the next two were for doubles, after that the next three were for threes or fours and the last two were for a total of five tubers at once.

"Ahh, so exciting!" Serena cried as the cord that was attached to her tube was pulling her up the snow covered hill.

Darien laughed at her joyful face, "It doesn't take much to impress you."

"It never has!" Serena smiled at his handsome face. Over the past week, they were beginning to get closer and closer. Once they reached the top, Mina and Serena wanted to ride together down one of the doubles lane. They sat inside each of their snow tubes and were soon pushed by one of the workers. They soared down the snowy lane as fast as ever. They cold air was making their cheeks turn a bright, but soft pink. They both grinned and yelled happily as the glided over a slight hill and bounced back onto the ground. Slowly, the two came to a stop at the bottom.

"Whoa! What a rush!" Mina breathed.

"Yeah, but it was so much fun!" Serena squealed along with Mina.

"Hey!" The other girls said as they just finished their turn down the lanes.

"Hey, guys," The two blondes greeted.

"You wanna go on the five max?" Lita suggested.

"Yes!!" Everyone shouted. They ran back over to the cord, and made their way back up. Soon, they were all flying down the last lane together. The group laughed the whole way down, and kept on laughing at the bottom.

"Hey, Serena, would you like to do me the honor of going on the doubles with me?" Darien asked. Serena looked over at him. She giggled when she noticed flakes of snow adoring his jet-black hair. She reached up and flung his hair everywhere to make the flakes fly out.

"Sure!" Serena smiled. Instead of riding the cord, Darien and Serena decided to walk up in the middle of the returning lane. Darien looked questionably down at Serena's hand that was hanging lazily by her side. Hesitantly, he reached for it, and took of hold of her hand in his strong one. Serena looked down at their hands and smiled. Soon, they were at the top waiting to go down.

"You ready?" Darien asked as they were about to be pushed down the lane.

Serena nodded, "Definitely."

In no time, they took off down the lane as fast as ever. Darien cried out happily, which made Serena smile. She looked over at his wind-blown hair, and his flushed face. He never looked so handsome. Of course, Darien was thinking she never looked more beautiful.

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Finally, after a few hours of fun, the group of ten stumbled into the warm cabin. They shed their big winter coats, boats, gloves, hats, and scarves at the front door to dry, and went to the living room.

"Hmm … how about we play a game of charades?" Kevin suggested as they sat down with mugs of hot chocolate.

"Oh, good idea!" Mina agreed, "You go first, Kev."

Kevin got up in front of everyone and started his turn. He put one finger to show how many words there were.

"One word," Everyone said. Kevin pointed to his nose, and then made his hands go into a fist but then pop back out.

"Uhh … flashing?" Amy tried. Kevin made his head go side-to-side in a maybe.

"Umm … blinking?" Mina guessed. Kevin nodded. He then put his thumbs on either side of his head to make them look like antlers.

"Antlers!" Serena shouted. Kevin nodded as he pointed at her.

"Uhh … Rudolph!" Mina cried. Kevin nodded with excitement and clapped.

"Yeah!" Mina squealed happily. For her turn she did Jack Frost, which Amy got right, of course. Then Amy did an amazing show of angel, which, surprisingly, Raye got correct. Raye made everyone believe she was the devil, which wasn't so hard.

"The devil during the Christmas season?" Justin asked even though he was the one who got it right.

"Shut up," Raye grumbled. Justin did a hilarious act of Nathan, which Nate totally got. Nate then showed everyone his skills of being Emeril, which Lita guessed right. Finally, Lita did a show of a princess, and Serena guessed on that one.

"Okay, Rena, it's your turn," Lita said as she sat down next to Nathan. Serena smiled slightly to see those two beginning to get back together so quickly. Serena started her turn by putting two fingers up.

"Two words," Everyone said. Serena made her hands go over her stomach in a big bump.

"Pregnant woman!" Mina cried. Serena blushed, but shook her head. She then pinched her cheeks, and rubbed them till they went red.

"Rosy cheeks," Amy tried. Serena nodded. She acted like she swung a sack of potatoes over her shoulders, and flung them into the back of something.

"Santa Claus," Darien said. Serena jumped up and down in excitement.

"Yep! Endy got it!" She cried then she covered her mouth at the old pet name. Everyone was silent for a moment.

"Well, I think it's time for bed," Raye yawned.

"Yeah, I'll walk you to your room," Justin said as they made their way upstairs. Everyone said their goodnights and followed suit leaving Serena and Darien alone.

"Sorry about that," Serena apologized.

"I don't mind," Darien smiled. Serena smiled back at him.

"Did you have fun today?" He asked her. Serena nodded.

"Mm, yes. I had a great time," She said sincerely, "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Darien said, "Goodnight, Serena."

"Goodnight," Serena said as she watched him walk upstairs, "Endymion."

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Tonight was Serena's turn for not being able to sleep. She couldn't stop thinking about Darien. She wanted to see him so bad, but was scared of being rejected. Serena loved her room and all, but she wanted to be in his arms instead. Getting the courage, she rose from her bed, and tiptoed her way to his room. She didn't want to wake the others, so she slowly cracked the door open.

"Darien?" She whispered into the black abyss.

"Hmm?" She heard him groan from his bed, "Serena, is that you?"

Serena entered his room quietly, "Yeah."

Darien sat up in bed, "What is it? What are you doing awake this late?"

"I couldn't sleep," She said softly, "Can-Can I … stay in here … with you tonight?"

Darien was surprised that she was in his room during the night like this, but she wanted to sleep with him? Gosh, he was astonished beyond belief. He didn't know what to say.

"Uhh … of course, Sere," He answered. He watched as her small shadow tiptoed to his bedside.

"It's all right. I won't do anything to you," Darien reassured her. Soon, he felt her slight weight next to him. Darien hesitantly reached out for her, and found her waist where he wrapped his arm around her. He was surprised when she scooted closer to his side, and was soon asleep. Darien couldn't decide if he would sleep soundly because she was here or not sleep at all because she was here. Either way, he was happy to have her in his arms again.

Aww, ain't that sweet? Christmas Day will be up shortly on here, I hope. Once again, sorry for the wait. But you've made it this far, so why give up now? Thanks!

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P.S. I'd love for everyone to check out "The Deal of Death". It's coming out really good! :)