"Ugh..."was the only sound Darien made before he threw his textbook across the room. He watched as it hit the grey wall, chipping the paint. "Just great!" He let out a frustrated grunt. He was exhausted and his brain was overwhelmed with the chapter he just read and the thought of none other than Serena and Rini. He wanted to be with them so bad, but it was technically Serena's weekend and he was behind on his homework. He slammed his hand on his notebook as it sat on the table to push himself up to get his textbook. But, before he actually got his off his seat his phone vibrated.

He rolled his eyes. His classmates have been texting him all day asking questions about the school work. He was about ignore it but it went off it again. He picked it so it would not go off again. Opened the message.

'Everyone at the house is sick.'

'I am taking Rini to the park.'

'If you are able to take a study break she would like you to come too.'

He looked at the book as it laid open the floor. Looked at his notes. Then looked at the clock. "Must be a sign to get out." He said to himself. He grabbed his hoodie. Put his wallet his pocket and headed out to the park.

"Push me higher!" Rini yelled.

"Rini I don't want you going too high you might fall and hurt that little cute face of yours."

"No!"

"Rini..." Serena said in scolding tone as she gave the little girl another push.

"Weeeeeee!" She squealed. "Do you think Darien will come?!" She asked as she came back down to Serena.

"I don't know can you see him while you're up there." She pushed her again.

Rini looked around. No signs of him.

"No. Did you text him?"

"Yes Rini. I texted him. But remember he has a lot of studying to do."

"He is always studying." Rini whined.

"Yeah, but it is apart of the process of becoming a doctor I guess." She gave Rini another push.

"When you and Darien get married, and you have all the money to be anywhere in the world. Do you promise to come back and visit me?"

Serena stopped the swinging forward. She looked at Rini. "First of all, where ever I go. You go." She tickled her.

"S-S-stop I am going to fall off the swing!" She laughed.

"You are so crazy. You are stuck with me forever little one." Serena straightened out the swing to push her again.

"Look there is Darien!" Rini jumped off the swing and ran to him as he to her.

"Rini be careful!" Serena screamed as she watched her weave between between some kids to get to him. For a second she lost her behind the bench but when, she heard her scream his name she let out a breath of relief. She was then able to locate her pink hair. She observed as Rini jumped into Darien's arms. He gave her a hug. Then looked around. Serena saw Rini point at her. She gave a little wave, and just stood there as they walked over to her. Still just standing by the swing.

"Darien will you push me?!" Serena heard her ask as they approached closer. "Serena doesn't push me as high as you do! I want to see the top of the trees."

"Hey! I heard that!" Serena crossed her arms.

Rini gave her an awkward smile with a little chuckle.

"What?" Darien said putting her down. "I didn't say yes!" He placed Rini in the slide. Then winked to her as she smiled up at him.

As quickly as he stood up, Serena swatted his arm.

"Owww!" He rubbed the arm. "What was that for!"

"Do you think I'm blind? I saw that wink!" She argued.

"I had something in my eye!" He pretended to rub it.

"Do I look stupid? Do you take me for a fool?"

"Not at all. You actually look really cute. "He came around the back of the swing and with one hand pulled her into him. Her eyes still locked on his face. He leaned down and placed a peck on her lips. "And 'hello' by the way."He kissed her again.

"You got here really quick. Did you run?" Serena turned around to push Rini.

"I want Darien to push me!" She whined.

"Fine..." Serena put her two hands up and moved to the side.

""Nothing personal babe. I am just able to push her a little higher." He gave her one big push and the swing flew. "It's a gift."

"Darien! Not that high!" Serena swatted him again.

"She is going to be fine! Can't say the same for arm though. How do you keep getting the same spot."

"It's a gift." She stuck her tongue out.

Darien pushed Rini as she came down again. "Don't stick your tongue out at me!"

"What are you going to do about it?" She did it again. This time before she could get her tongue in her mouth, Darien grabbed her face with both his hands and laid one on her.

He pulled back."Slobbery. Just like I like it."

"You are so gross!"

"I am gross because I am so in love with you." He kissed her again, turned to push Rini and turned back to her.

"You got here really quick...did you sprint?"

"Pretty much." He shrugged. He pushed Rini with one arm as he faced her.

"Were studying alone..?" Serena suddenly turned red and looked away.

"Why do you ask...?Hmmm." He said with a smile.

"No reason." She tucked her hair behind her ear and still refused to make eye contact.

"Uh huh...is someone concerned about a red head in a miniskirt?!" He braced himself for another hit, and blocked his arms and face. When the hit did not come he lowered his arms. He looked over to see Serena just standing there. Straight face. Arms crossed across her chest. He gave Rini one big push, then did two big steps towards her. She backed up.

"You could have just stayed with you know? We would have had a great time just Rini and me."

"Babe I was just joking." He put both hands on her waist. She didn't move her arms. "Please don't be mad. It was just a joke." He kissed her forehead.

"It wasn't very funny."

"I am sorry. I didn't mean it." He pulled her into a hug. Her arms still crossed. "It was a bad joke. I studied by myself, all morning, and I was about to blow my brains out until you texted me. So I am happy you texted me." He kissed her forehead again. "Please don't me be mad."

"Umm guys...?" Rini called over. The two looked to her. She was sitting there. Semi-angry face. "I need a push!"

"Ooops sorry Rini..." Darien let out a soft chuckle ran over to her. She straightened herself and braced herself for the push to come. Darien pushed her about three good times before he turned to Serena. "Can you stop being mad?"

"I am not mad." She argued.

"Then come over here."

She rolled her eyes.

"Please?"

She kicked the sand in front of her as she walked over to him. He pushed Rini as the swing came back. He then put one arm Serena to bring her closer to him.

"You two have beautiful daughter."

Both Darien and Serena turned to their right.

"I am sorry?" Serena asked the lady standing at the swing next to them.

"I was saying your daughter is too cute. And she is soo brave for wanting to go that high." She smiled. "This little man loves the swing but this is as far as he will go on it." She gave him a little nudge.

"Not too high mommy!" The little boy said.

Darien and Serena watched as the mother just rolled her eyes and again gave him a light nudge. Then they turned back to Rini who looked like her swing would go over the bar. She laughed.

"She's a trooper!" The mom said.

"Yeah... She is great." Darien said. "And thank you. Your son quite handsome as well."

"Thank you."

"Rini honey are you ready? Want to go grab something to eat?" Serena asked.

"Awww 5 more minutes?!" She whined. "I didn't get to play on the slide!"

"Well if you want to go down the slide you better get off the swing and run over!" Serena advised.

"Okay!" She dropped her feet to slow her down and then hopped off. Darien and Serena followed behind.

"She called her our daughter." Serena looked up to Darien.

"I know."

"We didn't correct her." Serena pointed out.

"Nah...one day she will be ours." He grabbed one of her hands in his and pulled it to his mouth to kiss it. "But what are we going to eat?"

"You have time to come? Don't have to study?"

"Well I should. But I would rather be with you guys." The two stopped at the end of the slide.

Rini watched Darien and Serena as she walked up the slide. She smiled at them as they waved to her. She then sat at the top of the slide and pushed herself down. She reached the bottom. Turned to Serena, "Can I go again? Please. Please." She begged.

"Fine. One more time but don't ask again!"

"Woohoo!" She ran to the ladder that led her up the slide.

"So did you pick a place." Darien asked.

"I don't know what I want. I want something hot and yummy."

"Why don't we stop by the store and cook at my place?"

Serena looked at Darien. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah. Everyone at your house is sick. Last thing I need is you guys going home too early and you both get sick." He walked behind her and wrapped both arms around her. Kissed her head. "Let's just do that. Rini can watch a movie. We can make curry?"

"Guess we can do that."

"Perfect!" Darien let her go. Ran to the end of the slide and caught Rini as she came down. The little girl wiggled and giggled. "I got one! Let's go!"

Serena laughed. "Really of all the ones around you pick this one?" Serena teased.

"Yeah, there is something special about her." He put her on the ground. She fixed her dress. Looked at Serena.

"Yeah I guess so." Serena pinched little cheek. "Ready to go?"

"Yup. Off to the stores, my ladies." He grabbed Serena's hand with one hand and Rini's with the other.