Out Of Nowhere
283 Words
Posted: July 20, 2018
Continuation of "The Coffee Grind" and "Grind It Out"
Serena walked through the park as she had become accustomed to doing in the mornings. It gave her some much needed 'me time' for her to collect her thoughts; something she realized she needed after everything that went down with Seiya. As she turned the corner to her favorite bench, she noticed someone sitting there.
"Darien," she whispered to herself. When she reached the bench, he looked up to her and smiled.
"I've been waiting for you," he said.
"Huh?"
He stood to his feet and put his hands on her shoulders. "I heard what happened with Seiya."
Serena shrugged, "That was two weeks ago. Everyone's already talked me through it. Why are you just now talking to me about it?"
Darien smiled, "Because I've been trying to the get the courage to talk to you without our usual taunts. I don't want to rush things, but I also don't want to chance losing you to someone else again."
She took a step back causing Darien to drop his arms. "Sorry?"
"No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have waited so long before, then maybe you wouldn't be dealing with this heartbreak." Serena dipped her head and then turned to avert her eyes.
"I didn't know you felt this way," she replied. Darien leaned in and placed a light kiss on her cheek.
"That's why I'm telling you now. Whenever you're ready and available, give me a call, okay? Again, there's no rush; take all the time you need," he said with a wave as he exited the park. Serena touched her cheek and realized it was hot and likely red.