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Chapter Seven

Kimee locked up the shop after she pushed Charles out the door. "So you're not going to tell" Charles still held that goofy grin on his face.

"There is nothing to tell" Serena insisted as she stood before the shop staring up at him. She had hoped he would leave with Andrew, but no. He had to stay and bug her for the rest of the day.  'It's like he has nothing better to do.'  It was times like these that Serena was glad to be an only child. Charles behaved in the way she felt an annoying older brother would.

 His eyes sparkled with glee as he stared at her angry expression. "If you say so," Charles said in a sarcastic tone. 'She is even blushing. It must be good.' "I guess I'll have to call Lita then" he chuckled at her gapped expression.

"You just…never mind" she ended in defeat 'note to self: don't tell Lita anything' she watched as Charles walked to his Harley with a grin still plastered on his face.

"Talk to you later, Serena." He gave her one last broad smile before he rode off. Serena sighed as she pulled her ponytail loose.

She looked up into the sky. A crisp breeze blew through the buildings and tousled her hair. The breeze caressed her as her thoughts wondered to a pair of midnight blue eyes. Eyes that penetrated her defenses and held her to his will. She remembered with surprising detail how his muscled body felt against hers. The way his hands felt against her skin. She could almost smell his cologne.

"Serena" Darien's deep voice pulled her from her thoughts. Her eyes grew wide at the sight of him. He wore black slacks with matching shirt and tie. Over his black attire he wore a dark gray jacket. His raven hair blew across his eyes. He glanced down the street. Before he focused his attention back on her. 

He stared at her shocked face. 'Gorgeous' he thought. His gaze went from the golden hair that fell about her shoulders. To her long neck that curved into her shoulders. Still his gaze fell further then returned to her lips. The lips that tasted of honey the night before. He found himself craving their sweet nectar. Then he noticed they were moving. "I'm sorry. What did you say?" he mumbled still focusing on her rose colored lips

 "How did you find me?" She asked again. She wasn't sure if she should be happy or not. 

His eyes snapped up to hers. "I asked Lita. She told me you would be at work" he mumbled then returned his gaze to those tempting lips.

 

'I should have known' Serena then noticed his expression. Not to mention the fact he seemed to be coming closer. "Darien?" her voice shaky as his proximity became very, very close. She stared up into his eyes. Her heart began it's erratic beat the seemed to accompany his presence. The deep blue pools held her reflection as captive as they did her heart. She watched in shock as they darkened. The silver specks sparkled against the dark.

"Humph" Kimee cleared her throat behind them.

 Serena blinked as if to clear her vision. "Oh" Serena gasped as she looked over at a smirking Kimee. 'I will never hear the end of this' she thought as she turned to her friend. "Darien this is my friend Kimee Obantu. Kimee this is Darien Shields." They shook hands. Kimee gave Serena a knew-it look before hopping on her bike.

"Well I'll see you later Serena. Nice to have met you Darien." With that she sped off leaving Serena calling after her.

"I can't believe she did that." She crossed her arms before her rubbing the sudden goose bumps that appeared. His very presence had a strange effect on her.

"What's wrong" Darien asked. He had no idea what was said his mind was elsewhere.

"She was my ride home" She whined unconsciously 'She left me stranded with the one person I have no control around' she bit her bottom lip.

He chuckled at her expression. "I will give you a ride," Darien said with a smile. She stood there with that perplexed look on her face. 'Absolutely adorable' he thought as he guided her to his car.

Darien was amazed at how easily they fell into conversation. It was like they had been together for years. He felt totally at ease telling her any and everything. "So who was that guy you were talking to" the question came out of nowhere 'why did I ask that' he thought even as he waited on her answer.

"Guy? Oh that was Charles. He is a friend of Lita's brother." She said with a smile.

"Is he a friend of yours too?" he continued. For a moment he felt a tightening in his chest. He dismissed it as he gripped the wheel.

"He is more of an annoying big brother, but yes I consider him a friend" she noticed the tension on his face slip away. He glanced at her with a smile as they slowed before her building.

They arrived much too quickly for both of them. Serena stepped from the car "Thanks for the ride" she said holding the door open.

"Don't be silly I'll walk you up" He had that brilliant smile that made her knees feel weak. She closed the door as he joined her on the sidewalk. They entered the building and headed straight for the elevator. He placed his hand at her waist as the doors opened. Once inside Serena leaned against the wall by Darien. She wanted to ask him about last night, but thought better not to bring up the subject. They were getting along well and she didn't want to ruin it.  She was just glad to see he wasn't mad at her.

Serena took in his features with more detail out the corner of her eye. She could still remember the way his muscles felt under her touch. The way they rippled and flexed under his shirt as she kissed him. So deep in these thought that she didn't notice that the object of her admiration stood right in front of her. He was so close in fact that she could feel his breath stirring her hair. She laid her head back against the wall looking into his deep blue eyes. They swirled with such intense emotion the very look of them made warmth grow in her belly. She placed her hands on his chest and reveled in the feel of his chest heaving beneath her touch. She could feel a soft rumbling as she touched him. She looked up at him. Her lips parted as if to speak when it happened.  His lips descended upon hers so quickly she clinched at his shirt to steady her. His lips hard and demanding at first then softened as his tongue requested entrance. She gladly complied with his plea as he took her soaring into the sky. She leaned into him as her legs gave out on her. Her arms wrapped around his neck like a woman drowning. Strong arms held her up to him in a tight embrace. She gasped as his lips left hers and began to travel down her neck. The world was a blur spinning out of control as she succumbs to the fire he created within her. She closed her eyes with a moan when one hand gentle squeezed her breast.

'More.' Darien felt as if he needed nothing more than this to be complete. That not to have her in his arms was to deny himself air to breath. 'So soft' her soft gasped filled the air causing a wild reaction within him.

"What are you doing to me?" He whispered huskily as he claimed her lips again.

 The warmth grew at an alarming rate. She needed something, more than this. There was something burning within her that demanded it. The elevator came to a sudden stop causing Darien to press her against the wall before the door opened. They stood there staring at each other.

"What do you want, Darien" She struggled to control her breathing as she backed out of the elevator. "Why did you come to see me?" She could still see the desire in his eyes. " I thought…" He placed a finger to her lips to silence her. The simple touch in itself made her skin warm and sent delightful shivers through her.

'You. I want you' was all he could think as he followed her. "I wanted to see you again." He replied slowly getting his breathing back to normal. "Would you like to go dancing tomorrow night?" 'He offered. To be honest his initial reason had slipped his mind. The only thing registering at the moment was how much he wanted her. That he needed to be near her.

She stared at him with glazed eyes "I would like that." She whispered as she backed into the door still feeling light headed. Darien leaned over her supporting himself with his hands on either side of her. He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. When he leaned back he could see her dazed expression matched his own feelings.

He smiled at the slight blush on her cheeks as he backed away. "See you tomorrow" he whispered as he walked into the elevator the doors closing behind him.

With a blissful sigh Serena entered her home. She glanced to the window it was already getting dark out. The orange hue of evening hung in the sky. The living room was fairly dark. The only light in the room filtered through the windows. She dropped her keys on the table by the door and walked to the closet. A smile played on her lips. She would see Darien again tomorrow.

 "How was work" a voice broke through the silence of the room. Serena turned to see Brad seated on the sofa.

"It was fine" she said brows furrowed. 'What is he doing sitting in the dark.' She hung up her coat.

"Serena" Brad called as she walked toward the stairs. "Come here" his tone was very low. "Take a seat. I want to talk to you for a moment" He patted the seat next to him.

Serena offered a longing glance to the stair that led to her room before she joined him on the sofa. She sat down on the opposite side and tuned on a lamp. 'What is he up to' "What do you want to talk about" her brows crunched as she saw a strange glint in his eye. She now noticed that his jaws were clenched. You could see the tension in his face and body as he sat perfectly still.

"Let's talk about why you lied to me" He shifted his position on the sofa so he was now facing her. His eyes danced with barely suppressed anger.

Serena stared at him for a moment in total shock and confusion. "What are you talking about?" she finally snapped.

Now he looked shocked, "Don't play games with me Serena. You're still seeing him." His voice almost snarled. "Did you even go to work today?" he jumped up from his position and she did the same.

She stood before him with her mouth ajar. "Are you insane?" Her anger reached the boiling point. "I never said I'd stop seeing him. Not that it is any of your business!

"Oh I'm insane?" He let out a bitter bark of laughter as he stepped closer. "You're the one fucking around with a guy that couldn't love you if he tried." He shook his head. "And you ask me if I am troubled" his lips worked into an awkward grin before becoming solemn  "He is using you Serena. Why can't you see that? You're nothing more than a fuck. You're just his next amusing headline for God sake.

Serena's mouth dropped open. She could not recall ever really hating anyone. She struggled unsuccessfully to keep her emotions from surfacing.  Even as the tears started to fall, his hurtful words replayed in her mind. "I want you to get the hell out of here!" Her voice wavered as she attempted to sound calm.

"I don't want to see you get hurt," he continued ignoring her.

She let out a bitter chuckle "You don't want to see me hurt, that's funny. You don't want to see me hurt by someone else.  Because you sure as hell don't seem to mind hurting me yourself." Her voice rose with anger as she spoke. " I want you to leave" She wiped angrily at the tears that streaked her face.

 

He looked at her not moving in one direction or the other. "I can't stand by and watch him take advantage of you." He walked toward her. "He doesn't love you." His voice was soft.  "I doubt he is even capable. I just don't want you to find that out the hard way" He reached for her.

She increased the distance between them. "You don't know that. You have no idea who he is, or what he is capable of" She shook her head "Damn it why won't you just leave. Here let me help you" Her voice was curt as she headed toward the door.

He grabbed her and turned her toward him roughly. "Can't you hear what I am saying to you" His eyes pleading.

"You're the one not listening. I can take care of myself. I don't need, or want your help. Now if you don't get you're a- he pressed his lips to hers stifling her surprised gasp. Hands pressed against her back and neck he held her mouth to his.

 She remained stiff in his grasp. The shock of it momentarily numbed her senses. Then the shock turned to anger as she struggled against his hold. His lips warm and demanding did nothing more than make her angry. The tingle that always accompanied Darien's kiss was deadly absent. 'Darien' her eyes watered. Worse yet was the thought of Beryl. Her aunt trusted this man. She may even love him.  A feeling of betrayal invaded her increasing her determination to get free.

When she was released. It was because he pulled away. His chest heaved as he gazed on her swollen lips. His own lips tingling from the contact. Once his eyes met hers another emotion overtook him. The sight that greeted him seemed to rip his heart to shreds. Her eyes were wide with shock and horror. Tears trickling down her cheek.  She held a pained expression he wished never to see again. She looked as if he had committed the most unthinkable crime. Unable to bare the sight he closed his eyes taking in a shuddering breath. His hands dropped to his sides in a sign of dismay.

She staggered back from him.  Trembling fingers touched her lips. One hand clutched at her throat. Her heart ached. Here she was alone in her home kissing her aunts boyfriend. But she didn't kiss back. That didn't make it any better. She still felt the stab of betrayal  "How could you?" She choked on the words.

"I'm…" he started as he walked toward her. She shook her head as she increased the distance between them. He stopped his approach. His hands clinched into fists. "I'm in love with you Serena,"

To be continued.

Author notes: Aughh! I'm not happy with this chapter but it is necessary for the plot. *Sighs* this is also it for a while. At least until summer, I can't find the time to write like I used too. Oh and nani the next chapter will have the meat. Ciao!

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