A scent permeated the air around her. A very familiar, welcoming scent.
Taking in a deep breath, Serena smiled in her sleep. Never had she felt so
relaxed or carefree. The very air around her seemed to remind her of home,
a long forgotten home.
Turning on her side, Serena wrapped her arms around one of the pillows. A smooth, satin pillow that seemed to hold the key to her memory. "Mmm, nice.." Serena mumbled as she buried the side of her face in it. "Soft..." Smiling to herself, Serena was about to fall back into her dream land when she was suddenly very aware of her body. Or better yet, the nakedness of her body.
Moving her feet slightly, she felt the satiny feel of sheets envelope her. Snapping her eyes open, it only took a minute for her to retain her vision in the dimly lit room. Moving her head slightly, she gazed about. She remembered.
She remembered everything. The wall with her back pressed against it, her long hair, her lips, his lips. His body, his hands, his voice. God, it all seemed like a dream. But it wasn't, and nothing else could convince her otherwise. It was all real, and she was now lying naked in bed with him. The man who had swept her off her feet.
Moving her legs a bit to change her position, Serena winced suddenly and stopped all movement. A burning ache lingered between her legs, and a small flame in her lower stomach. Taking in a deep breath, Serena closed her eyes and then with quick, yet gentle movements, she sat up, feeling her weight only increase the small pain that had already consumed her mind. Letting out a small sound of discomfort, she took in another breath, and slowly opened her eyes to a slit.
Beside her layed Darien. She couldn't see his face due to her sitting position, but only his stomach as he layed on his side. The sheets riding dangerously low on his hips.
His body was facing hers, but she didn't want to look at him just yet. She didn't want to be caught so blatantly. Her emotions, like her clothes, were scattered about the room, and she wanted to pick them both up before he was roused from slumber.
Staring forward, Serena began to inch off the bed, careful not to disturb him too much. Groaning silently to herself as each movement made her flinch a little, she watched as she neared the edge of the bed, when suddenly, a vice like grip was wrapped around her middle. "Leaving so soon?" came the smooth voice of her lover. 'Lover' Serena thought. Yes, he was her lover. He was the only man she had ever been with in her entire life. Though all the same, the word was foreign to her.
Turning her head to him slowly, she looked to see that Darien didn't look the least bit ruffled from sleep. In fact, he looked as if he had been awake for quite some time. Gasping, Serena stared at him. "How long were you watching me?" she asked. Darien only chuckled and slid her across the bed back to him. "Long enough to watch you plan and attempt you're quick escape from my bed. But it seems you have failed my love."
Sitting higher up on his elbow, he watched Serena as she blushed, and pulled up the sheets to cover her naked top. Grinning, he leaned across her, watching as she layed back down on the bed below him. Eyes wide, Serena shivered, capable of nothing but breathing, and she didn't think she was doing that very well either. "Darien.." she began, but Darien cut her words off smoothly with a shushing sound. "It's ok Serena." He said sweetly, caressing her face with his fingertips. "You don't have to say a word." He said, bending down and placing a kiss tenderly on her forehead.
Serena sighed. "Darien, this isn't me. I swear, I'm never like this. I just don't know what's gotten into me lately." She said staring up at him. Eyes wide with innocence.
Smiling devilishly, Darien smoothed her hair away from her face and bent down once again to nuzzle her neck. Letting out a small laugh, Serena ran her fingers through his hair. He was suddenly very playful.
"I know exactly what's gotten into you love." He said against her neck, kissing her. Giggling, Serena pulled him back up so she could see his face. "What then?" she asked. Darien's sly grin still lingered as he licked his lips and looked down appreciatively at her nude top. "Me." He said a deeply.
Blushing furiously, Serena glanced down to see, whilst in the mist of his little playful act, he had removed the covers from her breast. Pulling the sheet back up, Serena raised an eyebrow at him. "I believe those belong to Me." She said. Darien chuckled. "Oh really? You didn't seem so bothered that I was enjoying them a few hours ago." He said.
She gaped at his words. "Well, if you're gonna be all possessive like that." She said while crossing her arms over her chest. Darien smiled, "Oh, I plan to be. You're mine." He said simply in his husky voice. Serena laughed. "Oh I'm yours am I? Well then, I guess you should give me a different name and lock me up down here then." She said jokingly. Darien kissed her lips. "I was thinking that." he said against hers. "I'd let you keep your name..." He kissed her again, "But as for keeping you locked down here..." he suckled on her bottom lip, "I was thinking that I'd just chain you to my bed instead." Smiling, he kissed her once more and waited for her blushing reaction to begin.
Huffing, Serena tried to think quickly about what to say. What could she say? His teasing was so erotic her brain couldn't produce a logical thought. Though she really wasn't complaining. "Well, what makes you think I'd willingly stay? I'd probably chew off my hand." She said breathlessly. Darien chuckled. "Chew off your hand? I highly doubt that." He said bending his head down to nuzzle her neck. "besides." He said, whispering into her ear. "By the way you had those sheets clenched in your hands, I'd say it'd be a tragedy to lose you're only sense of release whilst the rest of your body was wrapped around me."
Serena groaned, feeling herself shiver. "Darien..." she whispered breathlessly. Smiling, Darien picked his head up to look at her eyes. "Yes love?" he whispered. Serena gulped. "Did I?." she stuttered. "Did I really do,..say..all those...things?" she asked, face red and eyes roaming. Darien smiled sweetly, suddenly turning off his teasing act. "Serena, Serena love. Calm yourself, you're so embarrassed." He said sweetly, while smoothing a few stray strands of hair from her face. Serena laughed out loud then, and closed her eyes. "I know." She said, taking in a deep breath. "But, this is all so new, and so..." "Familiar?" he interjected. Serena opened her eyes again and nodded. "Very."
Kissing her shoulder, Darien ran his fingers over her collar bone. "So familiar in fact that you hardly feel that it's anything less than a dream?" he asked while trailing kisses up her neck. Serena moaned, a haziness clouding her mind. "How do you know?" she whispered breathlessly to him.
Hovering a mere inch above her face, Darien smiled down at her. "Because I haven't felt this alive in over two-hundred years." He said, raking his eyes over her face. Serena grinned at him, her heart rising at his words. "Really?" She asked shyly, running her fingertips over his cheek. Stopping her hand suddenly, he brought her hand to his mouth, and kissed the back of it languidly. "You bet." He whispered.
Sliding her arms around his neck, Serena brought him down to her, kissing him sweetly. Though not truly prepared for the immense amount of heat that suddenly surged between them. And once again, She found herself pinned under him. Sheets clenched in her hands and moans echoing about the room. Her mind was in chaos, and the only thing she could think about was more. More of him, more of his love. Then, with a sudden bucking of her hips and an arch of her back, Serena felt herself float away. The pleasure insurmountable, and her heart tethered to the bed post. It was too much, and soon she found herself falling into slumber, holding on to Darien all the way.
*
Opening her eyes with a sudden jerk, Serena rolled her gaze around the room. She had had a dream. A frightful one. But her mind refused to replay it back for her. Sitting up in bed, She looked to see Darien actually asleep beside her. His arm draped across her hips. Exhaling, Serena giggled a bit and sighed. Whatever it was that she had dreamed was over, and now she was waking to find herself back in Darien's bed. Her rational mind told her to leave ASAP, that she had get up and out of there. But her heart halted any logic that pried her from his room.
Lying back down on her side, she noticed that she felt hardly any pain. Thankful for that, she pulled the sheet up to her chin to gather warmth, and shifted closer to Darien. Feeling him stir a little, she watched as he opened his cerulean blue eyes to her. Smiling, Serena pulled the sheets up to her nose. "Hello." She said. Smiling lazily, Darien stretched his free arm and pulled her closer. "Hello." He said back, nuzzling her neck gently. Laughing, Serena kissed his own, watching as he stopped his little act and starred at her. "Did you sleep well?" he asked, rubbing his eyes. Serena rolled hers, "Yes, considering I have no idea what time it is." Darien chuckled. "I know." He said.
Serena scooted down a little more into the covers. "Well, since you were asleep, I assume that you should still be." She said smiling. Darien grinned wickedly, suddenly tickling her rib cage. Squealing with laughter, Serena started to fidget, but then stopped when she no longer felt his fingertips on her. Laughing, she winked at him. "That all you got?" she asked.
Darien took a deep breath, smiling only slightly, as if her were in pain. Sitting up on her elbow, Serenas own smile faltered. "Darien, what's wrong?" she asked. Chuckling, Darien's breathing became less shallow. "Darien?"
Darien closed his eyes and sighed. "Nothing Serena. But you are right. I should be asleep. Every bone and muscle in me is begging for rest. You must remember Vampires burn much more energy off during the night than humans do during two days." He said. Furrowing her brows, Serena caressed his forehead. "My poor little vampire." She said sweetly.
Darien chuckled. "There's hardly anything poor or little about me." He said through half hooded eyes. Serena laughed out loud then, bringing a hand to her mouth to chew on a nail. "You're right about that." She said under her breath and looking down at the sheets.
Glancing back at him, she saw he was grinning. "Well, you may be tired but it seems your powers of hearing are right on target." She said blushing. Laughing, Darien pulled her closer to him. "Nuh-uh. You should be sleeping." She said trying to untangle herself from his arms. "And *you* should be in school." He retaliated, refusing to give up his hold on her.
Laughing, Serena struggled a bit more, before reality came crashing down on her. "School.. HOLY SH**!" she yelped. Darien smiled. "Did we remember something?" He asked. Serena scowled. "Yes *we* did. And it's your fault." She said sticking out he tongue and scooting off the bed. "Careful of your actions love. You may just give me yet another temptation to keep you down here."
Laughing, Serena pulled the sheet off the bed, and wrapped it around her as she climbed off it. "Whateva, I'd like to see ya try." She said, getting up and standing on the warm carpeted floor. "Now where are my clothes." Laughing mentally at the question, Serena turned around to look at Darien, but only to find him not lying in bed anymore. "Darien?" she said.
Turning back around, Serena screamed as she was suddenly faced with him. Being pulled into his Arms, Serena huffed, and lightly hit him on his chest. "Don't do that!" she said. "You scared me half to death!" she said. Darien growled playfully. "Yes, but only half." "Oh." Serena grunted, pushing him away. "Now help me gather my things so I can..." Raising her eyebrows at Darien's sudden motion behind her, Serena turned around to see her clothes neatly folded on the bed.
Gaping at them, she turned back around to Darien. "How did you do that?" she asked. Darien only smiled. "Magic." Laughing, Serena glanced down to see he even had his pants on. "Wow, well, I had better learn your tricks fast then." She said. Unwrapping the sheet, Serena began to get dressed, when she felt eyes on her.
Looking behind her, She saw Darien sitting on one of the couches, staring at her intently. "What?" she asked, feeling her whole body blush. Darien winked. "Nothing, just enjoying the view." Rolling her eyes, Serena just finished dressing, and prepared to leave.
Walking up the spiral stone stair case, she felt and oddity in walking. Like the way she was, wasn't normal. Then hearing Molly's words in her head about walking funny after doing the 'act', started her laughing. Placing her hand on the door knob, she felt a presence behind her. Turning to find Darien, she smiled. "Walking me out?" she asked, wrapping her arms around his middle. Doing the same to her, Darien smiled down at her and kissed her lips. "I'm going to miss you." He said into her ear. Giggling, Serena blushed, and pulled back from him. "I'm going to miss you too. But I'll be home tonight." Darien grinned smugly, "Home ehh? So you're finally calling this home." Serena nodded. "Yes, I am. Home is where you are." Blushing at her words, Serena kissed him on his lips briskly before turned the knob behind her and stepping out into the dimly lit hallway.
Feeling Darien follow her, She turned around to stop him. "Stay." She said laughingly. Darien chuckled. "Oh, believe me I will. I have no choice. But knowing that you'll return will only make me lye awake waiting for you." Smiling, Serena kissed him once more. "Sleep well Darien." Darien nodded, "I will Serena. Have a good day. I love you."
Taking a deep breath, Serena felt her heart rise and float away. "I love you too Darien." Grinning like a fool, Serena suddenly found herself swept up in his arms and being kissed passionately. Slowing down their kiss, Serena was finally able to break free of him. As much as she wanted to stay, she couldn't miss too much of school. It was too much of a pain in the rear to miss. Straightening her clothes, she tucked a strand of hair behind her left ear. "Well, see you tonight then." She said boldly. Then turning on her heel, Serena walked down the hallway and out the door, shivering all the while. A brand new day was waiting outside for her. And she was now a changed person.
After getting a shower and putting on some new clothes, Serena was finally up and out of the house by 11 o'clock. Which gave her only enough time to make two classes. Apparently, her and Darien had spent much more time in their little haven than she had thought, and half the day had passed. And since Mr. Robinson seemed so anal about her missing one class earlier, she figured that she'd better go.
Getting Chad to drive her, she finally made it to school and was relieved. She had missed only the minor classes, so it wasn't too bad.
Art was good, and she had luckily been ahead in her studies, so she was able to take the quiz with ease and turn in homework. Then it was on to her last class. The class which she used to love, now made her quiver. Something about it was wrong. Something a little strange.
Walking down the sidewalk, Serena spotted Molly walking not too far in front of her. "Hey Moll!" she shouted. Stopping, Molly turned around and waved at her friend. Jogging up to her, Serena smiled. "Hey, what's up? Sleep well?" Molly scowled. "Ugh, no. Rough night. How was yours?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows. Serena flushed. "Fine, what, why?" She asked. Molly's jaw dropped. "Oh my God." She whispered, a sudden smirk pulling at her lips. Serena rolled her eyes and huffed. "Serena Townsend, I don't believe it. You! You had sex!" Yelping, Serena covered her friends mouth with her hand. "Molly!" she hissed. "Don't be stupid alright! Nothing happened. As if it were any of your business. But anyway, you don't have to yell it!." She said, removing her hand. Molly just laughed. "But I thought you said nothing happened." Serena groaned.
"Shut up Molly." She said, walking around her. Molly laughed again. "Oh mann, I was right. You, oh man. This is a different way to go for you Rena." Running quickly to catch up with her fried, Molly stopped Serena and turned her around. "So tell me then.." "Molly, shut up ok. It's no big deal." Molly raised an eyebrow. "No big deal? Serena, you've gone on and on about you being celibate. And now this?" she asked. Serena smiled a bit. "Molly, I'm fine. And ya know......I actually enjoyed it." She said blushing.
Eyeing her friend quizzically, Molly finally smiled, happy that her friend must have found the right guy for her to give herself to him. "Well fine then. As long as you're happy. But tell me one thing. Has he told you he loves you?" she asked, taking her by her shoulders. Serena laughed and smiled big. "Why, yes he has as a matter of fact." Molly smiled. "And what did you say back?" Serena laughed. "I told him I loved him back." Squealing with joy, Molly embraced her fiend in a hug. "Oh Serena, this is great. You two are gonna get married and have kids and live in that big house and let me move in with you!" she said excitedly.
Laughing, Serena pried herself from her friends arms. "Well, marriage..." She said, feeling a sudden queasiness. "Marriage?" asking herself the question, Serena began to feel awkward. She wanted to marry him. Though she hadn't really thought about it too much, but how could she marry Darien? She loved him. She loved him more than life itself. But, he was a vampire. He'd been alive for centuries, and he'd be alive for centuries more. How could she marry him and grow old, while he stayed youthful for eternity?
"Rena? Rena what's wrong?" Molly asked her. Staring at the ground, Serena ran her fingers through her hair. "It's just, I never really....thought ya know, about marrying him." She said, shaking with fear about being separated from him. "I wanna be with him....." Serena felt tears sting her eyes. "Serena?" Molly hugged her friend. "Serena, it's ok. We're all a little nervous when it comes to a big commitment like that." She said. Serena shook her head, but didn't say anything. Molly couldn't possibly understand. All she had thought about the whole time she was with Darien was the present, and occasionally the past. But never the future. She hadn't time to plan or to think. He'd swept into her life unannounced and turned her world upside down. What was she to do now? She was in love and it hurt so bad that she wanted to die.
Sniffling, Serena was able to pull away from Molly's embrace. "I'm fine Molly, I'm just a little emotional I think." She lied. Molly frowned. "Serena, if there's ever anything you need to talk about you know I'm here right?" she asked. Bringing her slight crying to a stop, Serena nodded. "Yeah, I know Mol. I guess I'm just under a lot of stress and all too. It may be close to that time of the month anyway. I'm not really sure right now. It's a lot of things I guess." Serena covered for herself suitably enough, though she really didn't think even she'd believe her.
Staring back up at Molly, she watched as her friend chewed her bottom lip absently, a is pondering something meaningful. "Rena." She asked her to gain attention. Whipping her eyes with her fingertips, Serena tried to smile a bit. "Yeah? She replied. Fidgeting a little in her stance, Molly sighed, "I know this is none of my business, but I'm asking for you,...not for me ok? I want to know if,.... Did, did you and Darien, did you two use some kind....some kind of birth control?" She asked.
Staring off into the gray sky above that was somewhat hidden =by the darkness of the hour, Serena barely heard the question. Too engrossed in her own thought. She could have sworn she smelt rain. A winters rain. "No, no we didn't....I don't know why...." she was a little despondent at first, but then the severity of the situation caught up with her, and he realized the answer she was giving her friend wasn't at all a good one.
Looking back at her friend with wide eyes, she began to feel weak in the knees. "Birth control." She said numbly. 'My God' she thought. She hadn't even thought about it. There was no time, it had happened so fast. He was so sweet and they just fell together. She'd never needed to think about it before. But now, there the problem was before her.
Looking around frantically, as if the ground or sky would hold the answer to her question, Serena wanted to cry again. She could be pregnant. 'God, I could have a child growing inside me right now!' Looking down at her stomach, she rubbed a hand absently over it, when suddenly, all fear vanquished. It all seemed suddenly familiar. Like a memory. Grinning wryly, Serena began to feel a slight happiness grow within her, and a certain peace too.
She didn't really know if Darien was even capable of having children. And even if he was, nothing was for certain. Looking back up at her friend, she gave a quirky kind of laugh. "Well, if I am, we'll find out in time right?" she asked. Molly raised a suspicious eyebrow at her friend, as if she knew something that she didn't. "Serena, are you alright? You're taking this a little too well for my taste." She said. Serena rolled her eyes. "Well, if I am, then, it'll be ok. And if I'm not, well, then everything will be fine." She said reassuringly. Molly shook her head. "Serena, are you hearing yourself right now? There's a chance you could be pregnant? Aren't you the slightest bit concerned? And what about Darien, did he even stop to think? Cause I know you sure didn't. I mean, come on, this is your life we're talking about Rena!" she said a bit exasperated.
Huffing, Serena ran her fingers through her hair. "Gee, thanks for the insight mom." She said. Molly scowled. "Yeah, and what about your mom Rena? And the rest of your family? I thought you were gonna be different and actually wait till you were married to have a kid. Come on, what happened to all your plans? What about Paris and Versailles? You wanted to paint there and everything, are you just gonna let everything go out the window?" she asked more calmly, trying to reason more with her friend. Serena sighed and looked back up at the sky when she heard thunder. "Molly, I know you care, but it'll all turn out for the best ok? Darien wants children, and you know I do to. And in no way am I like the rest of my cousins either. So don't go and compare me to them. You know damn well I have more sense then that." She said sternly. "Besides...I have complete confidence in Darien and myself. I trust him Molly, and I would have never..." she gulped, "Never have been with him unless I was sure of my feelings." She said.
Rolling her eyes, Molly let out a breath, scanning the area around them and regaining her calm. After a minute or so had passed, she finally turned back to her friend and gave a slight smile. "Well, as long as you're happy Serena. We'll get through whatever happens." She said. Smiling, and now feeling better, Serena gave her friend a hug. "Thanks Mol...but." pulling away, she raised an eyebrow. "Who's this we?" she asked. Molly laughed. "What, you think if you actually are pregnant you're gonna keep that kid away from aunty Molly? I don't think so." She said. Serena huffed. "Yeah, ok, well, lets not talk about this ok? I have a lot to do, and we have to get to Robinson's class before he chews us out." Serena said while starting to walk to their building. Molly nodded in agreement and followed her along the way. "So, let see now...baby names." "Molly!" Serena yelled.
After walking for a while, and finally reaching the building, Molly suddenly stopped. "Damn it!" she yelled while staring at the ground. Stopping to look at her friend, Serena raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?" she asked. Molly put a hand to her forehead. "I forgot the book we're reading." She said angrily. Serena laughed, "Now why did you do that?" she asked. Molly turned around in a frustrated circle. "Because I'm a genius! Ok, I'm gonna go to my car and grab It." She said turning around and jogging down the sidewalk. "Molly, I have mine, we'll just share!" Serena called out to her friend. Molly just shook he head. "No, I have highlighted note in mine. I'll be just a sec. Save me a seat!" she yelled over her shoulder.
Jumping at a sudden boom of thunder, Serena shook the fear from herself. "Ok!" she yelled back, watching as Molly's form disappeared around the corner of the building.
Entering the building, Serena welcomed the warm air and quiet of the place. The library was a part of the building, so they always kept the whole place at a comfortable temperature and an easy listening level.
Walking down a long hallway and through double doors, Serena found herself in her class. Where she stood completely....alone. Looking around, no one was sitting anywhere. It was completely bare. Walking down the steps a little ways, she heard a loud thud echo throughout the room, causing her to jump. Blinking in surprise, she looked down to the stairs to the front of the room, to see her teacher standing behind his desk with a thick book, she undoubtedly knew had cause the noise, sitting on his desk. "Good evening Serena. So pleased you could join the class." He said.
Looking around, Serena fidgeted. "What class?" she asked. Robinson just smiled Pinching the bridge of his nose, he seemed to have a headache. "Sorry to seem so weird Serena. I just have had a very tough week. My sister is having baby and I'm a wreck. First time uncle and all. Anyway, class in canceled for today." He said, picking the book back up.
Sighing with relief at the reason for his awkward behavior, Serena gave a grin. 'Well, ok then. I guess I'll be going." She said, turning around and about ready to run up the stairs "Uh, Serena, wait a sec." His voice halted her. Turning back around, she toyed with her backpack strap. "Yeah?" she asked. He smiled again. "I did need to talk to you about your grade. You're slipping a bit, and I'd like to find out why." He said. Serena thought a second before nodding. "Yes, yeah, ok. We'll talk, say next week or.." "I was thinking now maybe?" her interrupted. Serena slumped her shoulders. "I know you're a busy woman, but I'm a busy man, and think this is possibly the only free time I'll have for a while." He said.
Glancing around the empty room once more, Serena wondered about what one would think about her being alone in her professors office. But feeling stupid for thinking it, she just brushed off the thought and followed him into his office.
Walking into it, she found it in disarray. Books and papers littered everything, including his desk, and floor. Mentally laughing at the mess, Serena stalked around the room a little bit, looking for a chair to sit in, soon finding one not but a few feet from his large oat desk. Moving some papers and getting comfortable, she looked out the open window at the looming sky. It was dark already, and she could see dots of light litter the sidewalks outside the building. Shops were still open, and she could tell the coffee shop down the street was still graciously welcoming tired students.
Hearing him clear his voice, Serena looked up at her teacher who was sitting in his large leather chair behind his desk. "Comfortable?" he asked her. Blinking at the oddity of the question, Serena just nodded. "Yeah, just fine. So, what is it that's wrong with my grades?" she asked, leaning forward.
Chuckling at her, Robinson leaned forward. "I see we're very interested in diving right in." he said. Serena kind of laughed, "Well, yeah, I mean, I have some other things I could be working on too. But, I'm here so, let's get started." She said.
Smiling at her, Mr. Robinson leaned back again and clicked his tongue. An act that seemed very weird for him to do. "Ok then, I guess I should tell you the real reason I brought yu in here then.: he said. Serena raised an eyebrow. "Um, ok." She said, starting to feel uncomfortable. Winking at her he stood up. "The real reason is Serena, is that my boss wants to speak with you, and I was the ploy to get you to do so." He said slowly walking around his desk.
Serena felt a chill run up her spine, and her senses go to full alert. "See, I just don't work for the school." He said, sitting on the edge of his desk. "I work for a, well, private business." He said calmly, folding his hands together.
Beginning to feel panic, Serena tried to remain calm and repressed it. Sitting up with perfect posture, Serena tried to feel a bit more confident then what she was. "I See." She replied, swallowing a lump in her throat. "So tell me, how many more before you're turned?" she asked, thought having no idea where her bravery came from.
Blinking at her a few times, Mr. Robinson laughed, and then got up form his seated position. "You have no idea what you've involved with Serena." He said. "No idea at all. Then with quick movements, he swept out of the room, leaving Serena sitting there, motionless.
Frozen in place, Serenas ears searched around her to find some sort of sound. To pick out any sort of movement. And after a while of sitting in silence, she began to get anxious, and finally decided to turn around to see what was behind her. Because she knew she couldn't delay the inevitable.
Slowly turning around in her seat, Serena strained her eyes to see before her head got there, and was met with cold green ones. "Hello pet." Came a smooth fearsome voice. "Welcome to our little session. I believe today every one of your questions will be answered."
******************************************************************* Alright, I know what you're thinking. "Come on Twigs! Get on the ball!" But hey I'm trying. Half my story disappeared from my computer, and I have to retype it. So yeah, this chapter was supposed to be longer then what it was. But it is better then nothing right? Any whoo, I *am* getting on the ball, and right now, working to add the fallen part of this chapter onto Ch. 13. So don't worry. I'm keeping em coming. Oh, and thanks to all those who read and reviewed my last chapter. I'm really excited that you guys enjoyed it! Thanks so much! You guys are the best!Ciao for now!-Twigs
Turning on her side, Serena wrapped her arms around one of the pillows. A smooth, satin pillow that seemed to hold the key to her memory. "Mmm, nice.." Serena mumbled as she buried the side of her face in it. "Soft..." Smiling to herself, Serena was about to fall back into her dream land when she was suddenly very aware of her body. Or better yet, the nakedness of her body.
Moving her feet slightly, she felt the satiny feel of sheets envelope her. Snapping her eyes open, it only took a minute for her to retain her vision in the dimly lit room. Moving her head slightly, she gazed about. She remembered.
She remembered everything. The wall with her back pressed against it, her long hair, her lips, his lips. His body, his hands, his voice. God, it all seemed like a dream. But it wasn't, and nothing else could convince her otherwise. It was all real, and she was now lying naked in bed with him. The man who had swept her off her feet.
Moving her legs a bit to change her position, Serena winced suddenly and stopped all movement. A burning ache lingered between her legs, and a small flame in her lower stomach. Taking in a deep breath, Serena closed her eyes and then with quick, yet gentle movements, she sat up, feeling her weight only increase the small pain that had already consumed her mind. Letting out a small sound of discomfort, she took in another breath, and slowly opened her eyes to a slit.
Beside her layed Darien. She couldn't see his face due to her sitting position, but only his stomach as he layed on his side. The sheets riding dangerously low on his hips.
His body was facing hers, but she didn't want to look at him just yet. She didn't want to be caught so blatantly. Her emotions, like her clothes, were scattered about the room, and she wanted to pick them both up before he was roused from slumber.
Staring forward, Serena began to inch off the bed, careful not to disturb him too much. Groaning silently to herself as each movement made her flinch a little, she watched as she neared the edge of the bed, when suddenly, a vice like grip was wrapped around her middle. "Leaving so soon?" came the smooth voice of her lover. 'Lover' Serena thought. Yes, he was her lover. He was the only man she had ever been with in her entire life. Though all the same, the word was foreign to her.
Turning her head to him slowly, she looked to see that Darien didn't look the least bit ruffled from sleep. In fact, he looked as if he had been awake for quite some time. Gasping, Serena stared at him. "How long were you watching me?" she asked. Darien only chuckled and slid her across the bed back to him. "Long enough to watch you plan and attempt you're quick escape from my bed. But it seems you have failed my love."
Sitting higher up on his elbow, he watched Serena as she blushed, and pulled up the sheets to cover her naked top. Grinning, he leaned across her, watching as she layed back down on the bed below him. Eyes wide, Serena shivered, capable of nothing but breathing, and she didn't think she was doing that very well either. "Darien.." she began, but Darien cut her words off smoothly with a shushing sound. "It's ok Serena." He said sweetly, caressing her face with his fingertips. "You don't have to say a word." He said, bending down and placing a kiss tenderly on her forehead.
Serena sighed. "Darien, this isn't me. I swear, I'm never like this. I just don't know what's gotten into me lately." She said staring up at him. Eyes wide with innocence.
Smiling devilishly, Darien smoothed her hair away from her face and bent down once again to nuzzle her neck. Letting out a small laugh, Serena ran her fingers through his hair. He was suddenly very playful.
"I know exactly what's gotten into you love." He said against her neck, kissing her. Giggling, Serena pulled him back up so she could see his face. "What then?" she asked. Darien's sly grin still lingered as he licked his lips and looked down appreciatively at her nude top. "Me." He said a deeply.
Blushing furiously, Serena glanced down to see, whilst in the mist of his little playful act, he had removed the covers from her breast. Pulling the sheet back up, Serena raised an eyebrow at him. "I believe those belong to Me." She said. Darien chuckled. "Oh really? You didn't seem so bothered that I was enjoying them a few hours ago." He said.
She gaped at his words. "Well, if you're gonna be all possessive like that." She said while crossing her arms over her chest. Darien smiled, "Oh, I plan to be. You're mine." He said simply in his husky voice. Serena laughed. "Oh I'm yours am I? Well then, I guess you should give me a different name and lock me up down here then." She said jokingly. Darien kissed her lips. "I was thinking that." he said against hers. "I'd let you keep your name..." He kissed her again, "But as for keeping you locked down here..." he suckled on her bottom lip, "I was thinking that I'd just chain you to my bed instead." Smiling, he kissed her once more and waited for her blushing reaction to begin.
Huffing, Serena tried to think quickly about what to say. What could she say? His teasing was so erotic her brain couldn't produce a logical thought. Though she really wasn't complaining. "Well, what makes you think I'd willingly stay? I'd probably chew off my hand." She said breathlessly. Darien chuckled. "Chew off your hand? I highly doubt that." He said bending his head down to nuzzle her neck. "besides." He said, whispering into her ear. "By the way you had those sheets clenched in your hands, I'd say it'd be a tragedy to lose you're only sense of release whilst the rest of your body was wrapped around me."
Serena groaned, feeling herself shiver. "Darien..." she whispered breathlessly. Smiling, Darien picked his head up to look at her eyes. "Yes love?" he whispered. Serena gulped. "Did I?." she stuttered. "Did I really do,..say..all those...things?" she asked, face red and eyes roaming. Darien smiled sweetly, suddenly turning off his teasing act. "Serena, Serena love. Calm yourself, you're so embarrassed." He said sweetly, while smoothing a few stray strands of hair from her face. Serena laughed out loud then, and closed her eyes. "I know." She said, taking in a deep breath. "But, this is all so new, and so..." "Familiar?" he interjected. Serena opened her eyes again and nodded. "Very."
Kissing her shoulder, Darien ran his fingers over her collar bone. "So familiar in fact that you hardly feel that it's anything less than a dream?" he asked while trailing kisses up her neck. Serena moaned, a haziness clouding her mind. "How do you know?" she whispered breathlessly to him.
Hovering a mere inch above her face, Darien smiled down at her. "Because I haven't felt this alive in over two-hundred years." He said, raking his eyes over her face. Serena grinned at him, her heart rising at his words. "Really?" She asked shyly, running her fingertips over his cheek. Stopping her hand suddenly, he brought her hand to his mouth, and kissed the back of it languidly. "You bet." He whispered.
Sliding her arms around his neck, Serena brought him down to her, kissing him sweetly. Though not truly prepared for the immense amount of heat that suddenly surged between them. And once again, She found herself pinned under him. Sheets clenched in her hands and moans echoing about the room. Her mind was in chaos, and the only thing she could think about was more. More of him, more of his love. Then, with a sudden bucking of her hips and an arch of her back, Serena felt herself float away. The pleasure insurmountable, and her heart tethered to the bed post. It was too much, and soon she found herself falling into slumber, holding on to Darien all the way.
*
Opening her eyes with a sudden jerk, Serena rolled her gaze around the room. She had had a dream. A frightful one. But her mind refused to replay it back for her. Sitting up in bed, She looked to see Darien actually asleep beside her. His arm draped across her hips. Exhaling, Serena giggled a bit and sighed. Whatever it was that she had dreamed was over, and now she was waking to find herself back in Darien's bed. Her rational mind told her to leave ASAP, that she had get up and out of there. But her heart halted any logic that pried her from his room.
Lying back down on her side, she noticed that she felt hardly any pain. Thankful for that, she pulled the sheet up to her chin to gather warmth, and shifted closer to Darien. Feeling him stir a little, she watched as he opened his cerulean blue eyes to her. Smiling, Serena pulled the sheets up to her nose. "Hello." She said. Smiling lazily, Darien stretched his free arm and pulled her closer. "Hello." He said back, nuzzling her neck gently. Laughing, Serena kissed his own, watching as he stopped his little act and starred at her. "Did you sleep well?" he asked, rubbing his eyes. Serena rolled hers, "Yes, considering I have no idea what time it is." Darien chuckled. "I know." He said.
Serena scooted down a little more into the covers. "Well, since you were asleep, I assume that you should still be." She said smiling. Darien grinned wickedly, suddenly tickling her rib cage. Squealing with laughter, Serena started to fidget, but then stopped when she no longer felt his fingertips on her. Laughing, she winked at him. "That all you got?" she asked.
Darien took a deep breath, smiling only slightly, as if her were in pain. Sitting up on her elbow, Serenas own smile faltered. "Darien, what's wrong?" she asked. Chuckling, Darien's breathing became less shallow. "Darien?"
Darien closed his eyes and sighed. "Nothing Serena. But you are right. I should be asleep. Every bone and muscle in me is begging for rest. You must remember Vampires burn much more energy off during the night than humans do during two days." He said. Furrowing her brows, Serena caressed his forehead. "My poor little vampire." She said sweetly.
Darien chuckled. "There's hardly anything poor or little about me." He said through half hooded eyes. Serena laughed out loud then, bringing a hand to her mouth to chew on a nail. "You're right about that." She said under her breath and looking down at the sheets.
Glancing back at him, she saw he was grinning. "Well, you may be tired but it seems your powers of hearing are right on target." She said blushing. Laughing, Darien pulled her closer to him. "Nuh-uh. You should be sleeping." She said trying to untangle herself from his arms. "And *you* should be in school." He retaliated, refusing to give up his hold on her.
Laughing, Serena struggled a bit more, before reality came crashing down on her. "School.. HOLY SH**!" she yelped. Darien smiled. "Did we remember something?" He asked. Serena scowled. "Yes *we* did. And it's your fault." She said sticking out he tongue and scooting off the bed. "Careful of your actions love. You may just give me yet another temptation to keep you down here."
Laughing, Serena pulled the sheet off the bed, and wrapped it around her as she climbed off it. "Whateva, I'd like to see ya try." She said, getting up and standing on the warm carpeted floor. "Now where are my clothes." Laughing mentally at the question, Serena turned around to look at Darien, but only to find him not lying in bed anymore. "Darien?" she said.
Turning back around, Serena screamed as she was suddenly faced with him. Being pulled into his Arms, Serena huffed, and lightly hit him on his chest. "Don't do that!" she said. "You scared me half to death!" she said. Darien growled playfully. "Yes, but only half." "Oh." Serena grunted, pushing him away. "Now help me gather my things so I can..." Raising her eyebrows at Darien's sudden motion behind her, Serena turned around to see her clothes neatly folded on the bed.
Gaping at them, she turned back around to Darien. "How did you do that?" she asked. Darien only smiled. "Magic." Laughing, Serena glanced down to see he even had his pants on. "Wow, well, I had better learn your tricks fast then." She said. Unwrapping the sheet, Serena began to get dressed, when she felt eyes on her.
Looking behind her, She saw Darien sitting on one of the couches, staring at her intently. "What?" she asked, feeling her whole body blush. Darien winked. "Nothing, just enjoying the view." Rolling her eyes, Serena just finished dressing, and prepared to leave.
Walking up the spiral stone stair case, she felt and oddity in walking. Like the way she was, wasn't normal. Then hearing Molly's words in her head about walking funny after doing the 'act', started her laughing. Placing her hand on the door knob, she felt a presence behind her. Turning to find Darien, she smiled. "Walking me out?" she asked, wrapping her arms around his middle. Doing the same to her, Darien smiled down at her and kissed her lips. "I'm going to miss you." He said into her ear. Giggling, Serena blushed, and pulled back from him. "I'm going to miss you too. But I'll be home tonight." Darien grinned smugly, "Home ehh? So you're finally calling this home." Serena nodded. "Yes, I am. Home is where you are." Blushing at her words, Serena kissed him on his lips briskly before turned the knob behind her and stepping out into the dimly lit hallway.
Feeling Darien follow her, She turned around to stop him. "Stay." She said laughingly. Darien chuckled. "Oh, believe me I will. I have no choice. But knowing that you'll return will only make me lye awake waiting for you." Smiling, Serena kissed him once more. "Sleep well Darien." Darien nodded, "I will Serena. Have a good day. I love you."
Taking a deep breath, Serena felt her heart rise and float away. "I love you too Darien." Grinning like a fool, Serena suddenly found herself swept up in his arms and being kissed passionately. Slowing down their kiss, Serena was finally able to break free of him. As much as she wanted to stay, she couldn't miss too much of school. It was too much of a pain in the rear to miss. Straightening her clothes, she tucked a strand of hair behind her left ear. "Well, see you tonight then." She said boldly. Then turning on her heel, Serena walked down the hallway and out the door, shivering all the while. A brand new day was waiting outside for her. And she was now a changed person.
After getting a shower and putting on some new clothes, Serena was finally up and out of the house by 11 o'clock. Which gave her only enough time to make two classes. Apparently, her and Darien had spent much more time in their little haven than she had thought, and half the day had passed. And since Mr. Robinson seemed so anal about her missing one class earlier, she figured that she'd better go.
Getting Chad to drive her, she finally made it to school and was relieved. She had missed only the minor classes, so it wasn't too bad.
Art was good, and she had luckily been ahead in her studies, so she was able to take the quiz with ease and turn in homework. Then it was on to her last class. The class which she used to love, now made her quiver. Something about it was wrong. Something a little strange.
Walking down the sidewalk, Serena spotted Molly walking not too far in front of her. "Hey Moll!" she shouted. Stopping, Molly turned around and waved at her friend. Jogging up to her, Serena smiled. "Hey, what's up? Sleep well?" Molly scowled. "Ugh, no. Rough night. How was yours?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows. Serena flushed. "Fine, what, why?" She asked. Molly's jaw dropped. "Oh my God." She whispered, a sudden smirk pulling at her lips. Serena rolled her eyes and huffed. "Serena Townsend, I don't believe it. You! You had sex!" Yelping, Serena covered her friends mouth with her hand. "Molly!" she hissed. "Don't be stupid alright! Nothing happened. As if it were any of your business. But anyway, you don't have to yell it!." She said, removing her hand. Molly just laughed. "But I thought you said nothing happened." Serena groaned.
"Shut up Molly." She said, walking around her. Molly laughed again. "Oh mann, I was right. You, oh man. This is a different way to go for you Rena." Running quickly to catch up with her fried, Molly stopped Serena and turned her around. "So tell me then.." "Molly, shut up ok. It's no big deal." Molly raised an eyebrow. "No big deal? Serena, you've gone on and on about you being celibate. And now this?" she asked. Serena smiled a bit. "Molly, I'm fine. And ya know......I actually enjoyed it." She said blushing.
Eyeing her friend quizzically, Molly finally smiled, happy that her friend must have found the right guy for her to give herself to him. "Well fine then. As long as you're happy. But tell me one thing. Has he told you he loves you?" she asked, taking her by her shoulders. Serena laughed and smiled big. "Why, yes he has as a matter of fact." Molly smiled. "And what did you say back?" Serena laughed. "I told him I loved him back." Squealing with joy, Molly embraced her fiend in a hug. "Oh Serena, this is great. You two are gonna get married and have kids and live in that big house and let me move in with you!" she said excitedly.
Laughing, Serena pried herself from her friends arms. "Well, marriage..." She said, feeling a sudden queasiness. "Marriage?" asking herself the question, Serena began to feel awkward. She wanted to marry him. Though she hadn't really thought about it too much, but how could she marry Darien? She loved him. She loved him more than life itself. But, he was a vampire. He'd been alive for centuries, and he'd be alive for centuries more. How could she marry him and grow old, while he stayed youthful for eternity?
"Rena? Rena what's wrong?" Molly asked her. Staring at the ground, Serena ran her fingers through her hair. "It's just, I never really....thought ya know, about marrying him." She said, shaking with fear about being separated from him. "I wanna be with him....." Serena felt tears sting her eyes. "Serena?" Molly hugged her friend. "Serena, it's ok. We're all a little nervous when it comes to a big commitment like that." She said. Serena shook her head, but didn't say anything. Molly couldn't possibly understand. All she had thought about the whole time she was with Darien was the present, and occasionally the past. But never the future. She hadn't time to plan or to think. He'd swept into her life unannounced and turned her world upside down. What was she to do now? She was in love and it hurt so bad that she wanted to die.
Sniffling, Serena was able to pull away from Molly's embrace. "I'm fine Molly, I'm just a little emotional I think." She lied. Molly frowned. "Serena, if there's ever anything you need to talk about you know I'm here right?" she asked. Bringing her slight crying to a stop, Serena nodded. "Yeah, I know Mol. I guess I'm just under a lot of stress and all too. It may be close to that time of the month anyway. I'm not really sure right now. It's a lot of things I guess." Serena covered for herself suitably enough, though she really didn't think even she'd believe her.
Staring back up at Molly, she watched as her friend chewed her bottom lip absently, a is pondering something meaningful. "Rena." She asked her to gain attention. Whipping her eyes with her fingertips, Serena tried to smile a bit. "Yeah? She replied. Fidgeting a little in her stance, Molly sighed, "I know this is none of my business, but I'm asking for you,...not for me ok? I want to know if,.... Did, did you and Darien, did you two use some kind....some kind of birth control?" She asked.
Staring off into the gray sky above that was somewhat hidden =by the darkness of the hour, Serena barely heard the question. Too engrossed in her own thought. She could have sworn she smelt rain. A winters rain. "No, no we didn't....I don't know why...." she was a little despondent at first, but then the severity of the situation caught up with her, and he realized the answer she was giving her friend wasn't at all a good one.
Looking back at her friend with wide eyes, she began to feel weak in the knees. "Birth control." She said numbly. 'My God' she thought. She hadn't even thought about it. There was no time, it had happened so fast. He was so sweet and they just fell together. She'd never needed to think about it before. But now, there the problem was before her.
Looking around frantically, as if the ground or sky would hold the answer to her question, Serena wanted to cry again. She could be pregnant. 'God, I could have a child growing inside me right now!' Looking down at her stomach, she rubbed a hand absently over it, when suddenly, all fear vanquished. It all seemed suddenly familiar. Like a memory. Grinning wryly, Serena began to feel a slight happiness grow within her, and a certain peace too.
She didn't really know if Darien was even capable of having children. And even if he was, nothing was for certain. Looking back up at her friend, she gave a quirky kind of laugh. "Well, if I am, we'll find out in time right?" she asked. Molly raised a suspicious eyebrow at her friend, as if she knew something that she didn't. "Serena, are you alright? You're taking this a little too well for my taste." She said. Serena rolled her eyes. "Well, if I am, then, it'll be ok. And if I'm not, well, then everything will be fine." She said reassuringly. Molly shook her head. "Serena, are you hearing yourself right now? There's a chance you could be pregnant? Aren't you the slightest bit concerned? And what about Darien, did he even stop to think? Cause I know you sure didn't. I mean, come on, this is your life we're talking about Rena!" she said a bit exasperated.
Huffing, Serena ran her fingers through her hair. "Gee, thanks for the insight mom." She said. Molly scowled. "Yeah, and what about your mom Rena? And the rest of your family? I thought you were gonna be different and actually wait till you were married to have a kid. Come on, what happened to all your plans? What about Paris and Versailles? You wanted to paint there and everything, are you just gonna let everything go out the window?" she asked more calmly, trying to reason more with her friend. Serena sighed and looked back up at the sky when she heard thunder. "Molly, I know you care, but it'll all turn out for the best ok? Darien wants children, and you know I do to. And in no way am I like the rest of my cousins either. So don't go and compare me to them. You know damn well I have more sense then that." She said sternly. "Besides...I have complete confidence in Darien and myself. I trust him Molly, and I would have never..." she gulped, "Never have been with him unless I was sure of my feelings." She said.
Rolling her eyes, Molly let out a breath, scanning the area around them and regaining her calm. After a minute or so had passed, she finally turned back to her friend and gave a slight smile. "Well, as long as you're happy Serena. We'll get through whatever happens." She said. Smiling, and now feeling better, Serena gave her friend a hug. "Thanks Mol...but." pulling away, she raised an eyebrow. "Who's this we?" she asked. Molly laughed. "What, you think if you actually are pregnant you're gonna keep that kid away from aunty Molly? I don't think so." She said. Serena huffed. "Yeah, ok, well, lets not talk about this ok? I have a lot to do, and we have to get to Robinson's class before he chews us out." Serena said while starting to walk to their building. Molly nodded in agreement and followed her along the way. "So, let see now...baby names." "Molly!" Serena yelled.
After walking for a while, and finally reaching the building, Molly suddenly stopped. "Damn it!" she yelled while staring at the ground. Stopping to look at her friend, Serena raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?" she asked. Molly put a hand to her forehead. "I forgot the book we're reading." She said angrily. Serena laughed, "Now why did you do that?" she asked. Molly turned around in a frustrated circle. "Because I'm a genius! Ok, I'm gonna go to my car and grab It." She said turning around and jogging down the sidewalk. "Molly, I have mine, we'll just share!" Serena called out to her friend. Molly just shook he head. "No, I have highlighted note in mine. I'll be just a sec. Save me a seat!" she yelled over her shoulder.
Jumping at a sudden boom of thunder, Serena shook the fear from herself. "Ok!" she yelled back, watching as Molly's form disappeared around the corner of the building.
Entering the building, Serena welcomed the warm air and quiet of the place. The library was a part of the building, so they always kept the whole place at a comfortable temperature and an easy listening level.
Walking down a long hallway and through double doors, Serena found herself in her class. Where she stood completely....alone. Looking around, no one was sitting anywhere. It was completely bare. Walking down the steps a little ways, she heard a loud thud echo throughout the room, causing her to jump. Blinking in surprise, she looked down to the stairs to the front of the room, to see her teacher standing behind his desk with a thick book, she undoubtedly knew had cause the noise, sitting on his desk. "Good evening Serena. So pleased you could join the class." He said.
Looking around, Serena fidgeted. "What class?" she asked. Robinson just smiled Pinching the bridge of his nose, he seemed to have a headache. "Sorry to seem so weird Serena. I just have had a very tough week. My sister is having baby and I'm a wreck. First time uncle and all. Anyway, class in canceled for today." He said, picking the book back up.
Sighing with relief at the reason for his awkward behavior, Serena gave a grin. 'Well, ok then. I guess I'll be going." She said, turning around and about ready to run up the stairs "Uh, Serena, wait a sec." His voice halted her. Turning back around, she toyed with her backpack strap. "Yeah?" she asked. He smiled again. "I did need to talk to you about your grade. You're slipping a bit, and I'd like to find out why." He said. Serena thought a second before nodding. "Yes, yeah, ok. We'll talk, say next week or.." "I was thinking now maybe?" her interrupted. Serena slumped her shoulders. "I know you're a busy woman, but I'm a busy man, and think this is possibly the only free time I'll have for a while." He said.
Glancing around the empty room once more, Serena wondered about what one would think about her being alone in her professors office. But feeling stupid for thinking it, she just brushed off the thought and followed him into his office.
Walking into it, she found it in disarray. Books and papers littered everything, including his desk, and floor. Mentally laughing at the mess, Serena stalked around the room a little bit, looking for a chair to sit in, soon finding one not but a few feet from his large oat desk. Moving some papers and getting comfortable, she looked out the open window at the looming sky. It was dark already, and she could see dots of light litter the sidewalks outside the building. Shops were still open, and she could tell the coffee shop down the street was still graciously welcoming tired students.
Hearing him clear his voice, Serena looked up at her teacher who was sitting in his large leather chair behind his desk. "Comfortable?" he asked her. Blinking at the oddity of the question, Serena just nodded. "Yeah, just fine. So, what is it that's wrong with my grades?" she asked, leaning forward.
Chuckling at her, Robinson leaned forward. "I see we're very interested in diving right in." he said. Serena kind of laughed, "Well, yeah, I mean, I have some other things I could be working on too. But, I'm here so, let's get started." She said.
Smiling at her, Mr. Robinson leaned back again and clicked his tongue. An act that seemed very weird for him to do. "Ok then, I guess I should tell you the real reason I brought yu in here then.: he said. Serena raised an eyebrow. "Um, ok." She said, starting to feel uncomfortable. Winking at her he stood up. "The real reason is Serena, is that my boss wants to speak with you, and I was the ploy to get you to do so." He said slowly walking around his desk.
Serena felt a chill run up her spine, and her senses go to full alert. "See, I just don't work for the school." He said, sitting on the edge of his desk. "I work for a, well, private business." He said calmly, folding his hands together.
Beginning to feel panic, Serena tried to remain calm and repressed it. Sitting up with perfect posture, Serena tried to feel a bit more confident then what she was. "I See." She replied, swallowing a lump in her throat. "So tell me, how many more before you're turned?" she asked, thought having no idea where her bravery came from.
Blinking at her a few times, Mr. Robinson laughed, and then got up form his seated position. "You have no idea what you've involved with Serena." He said. "No idea at all. Then with quick movements, he swept out of the room, leaving Serena sitting there, motionless.
Frozen in place, Serenas ears searched around her to find some sort of sound. To pick out any sort of movement. And after a while of sitting in silence, she began to get anxious, and finally decided to turn around to see what was behind her. Because she knew she couldn't delay the inevitable.
Slowly turning around in her seat, Serena strained her eyes to see before her head got there, and was met with cold green ones. "Hello pet." Came a smooth fearsome voice. "Welcome to our little session. I believe today every one of your questions will be answered."
******************************************************************* Alright, I know what you're thinking. "Come on Twigs! Get on the ball!" But hey I'm trying. Half my story disappeared from my computer, and I have to retype it. So yeah, this chapter was supposed to be longer then what it was. But it is better then nothing right? Any whoo, I *am* getting on the ball, and right now, working to add the fallen part of this chapter onto Ch. 13. So don't worry. I'm keeping em coming. Oh, and thanks to all those who read and reviewed my last chapter. I'm really excited that you guys enjoyed it! Thanks so much! You guys are the best!Ciao for now!-Twigs