Ch.11: Sudden Nervousness
When Sunlight meets Moonlight

Ch.11: Sudden Nervousness

The sunlight pierced through the lacy curtains on the French doors to the balcony. It was early morning and the sun was still rising slowly with its purple pink majestic glory. The rays rested on Serena's cheek and danced across her eyelids.

" Mmmm. Sunlight." Serena muttered, before leisurely opening an eye. Serena rolled onto her back and closed her eyes to think about the day ahead of her. " Let me think. Yesterday was Friday. So today is Saturday. No classes. Good. Now what should I do?" Serena thought to herself. " I need to take a shower first. Should I wear-" Serena's thoughts were cut short as she shifted over in bed and came in contact with a warm, sleeping body. " Ahhhhhh!" she screamed.

" Eh?" Darien yawned, sitting up. He saw a blonde angel staring at him with her wide azure eyes. Her long blonde hair hung in curls, swirling around her trim petite body, clothes in a pink nightgown. " Wow. This is my second sleeping date with you. How about we go to the movies next time?" he teased the blushing blonde.

" Oh, go away." Serena scoffed. Then sudden memories of yesterday came crashing down on her. " Oh my god. Yesterday night! Lita!" she exclaimed, eyes even wider and hand over her mouth.

" Oh right." Darien said, coming back to reality. He walked to the door and turned the doorknob. The door opened easily and smoothly. Darien turned at the feel of warm breeze on his back. Serena stared at him in amazement. The French doors seemed to have opened with ease too. Serena stepped onto the balcony. She lifted her head up, relishing the warm sun on her face. " Great day." She breathed, feeling Darien's hands on her shoulder.

" Isn't it?" a female voice asked.

Darien's head shot up. The voice was coming from the hallway.

" Lita?" Serena cried, running towards the door, leaving Darien following her from the balcony.

" Yeah?" Lita replied. She walked into Serena's room and met her halfway.

Serena stared at the brunette. She seemed the same, from her strong form to her sparkling green eyes and up to her bouncy brown hair in their pink bow. Serena narrowed her eyes, searching the confused brunette for something that reflected last night.

" Sere? You okay?" Lita asked hesitantly. Serena was just acting like she never saw her before. " Maybe she too much fun last night with Darien." Lita thought, smirking at Darien hovering over Serena.

" I'm fine. Are you okay?" Serena replied, looking straight into Lita's eyes.

Lita swallowed at the intense look in the cobalt eyes. " F-fine. Any-any thing the matter Sere?" Lita stammered. "God. Did she find out about last night?" Lita thought frantically. She pulled at her long sleeves and fixed the collar of her turtleneck.

Serena frowned at Lita's sudden nervousness. She looked the girl up and down, looking for something, a certain something. Something was a bit odd about Lita, something that she couldn't figure out. She looked at Lita from her dark green turtleneck, to her beaded vest, to her khakis, and her brown boots. But there was something….Serena couldn't place her finger on it.

" Isn't it too warm for that turtleneck, Lits?" Darien asked, over Serena's shoulder.

" Darien!" Serena jumped at the sound of his voice.

" Um. I was cold. It is the beginning of autumn after all." Lita said, looking at the ceiling. " Anyways, want to go shopping today Serena? The Harvest Ball is coming up soon, and we need to find our gowns." She changed the subject. Her smile was fake.

" Right. Let me shower and change. Then we'll go." Serena said briskly. Her mind was on the challenge. She got an idea late yesterday night, staring at her dark ceiling. She just needed to run it over with Lita. Serena shooed Lita out the door and closed the door with a sigh. She began walking toward her closet searching for something to wear. " I think this red dress should be okay. I don't want to wear pants and need something to seduce-" Serena stopped thinking suddenly, at the reflection of Darien lounging on her bed in her mirror. She had the dress draped in front of her body to see how it looked. Immediately Serena blushed.

"What?" Darien asked lazily, looking at the crimson blonde.

" Go, shoo. I need to change and shower." Serena ordered, getting her wits together.

" Can I join you in the shower?" he teased, grinning.

Serena smirked, just about to tell him off. Then she remembered her idea. She set down her red dress and began strolling toward Darien eyelashes lowered and a small grin. " Well, maybe if you really want to." Serena breathed seductively, hands on Darien's chest. She slowly began unbuttoning his shirt. " Hmm? You sure you want to, big boy?" she purred, peeling the shirt off of Darien's strong shoulders.

Darien's eyes were wide. The blonde was acting so enticing looking at him through her golden eyelashes. His mind whirled with the decision. " Should I take her up with her offer?" he thought, looking down at the blonde who had already took off his shirt and had her hands frozen on his belt.

Serena didn't know what to do. She really didn't want him to go in the shower with her. " Do I?" she thought, grinning mischievously. " Well, Darien? Yes or no? Do you really want to join me in a shower?" she asked him, licking her scarlet lips.

To be Cont'd……………………….

AN- Well, buddies? Should Darien be so bold as to take Serena up with her offer? Eh? REVIEW please!!!!!!