I had some free time on my hands so I decided I would write and post
another chapter of Unexpected Suprises. I plotted out the rest of my story
and there should be about six more chapters till a breaking a point, when I
have several options of what to do. Anyhow, I would like to thank everyone
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seeing what you think. I would also like to thank my friends who not only
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Unusually Unusual if you have the time. Well, I bet you want some of the
story now, so here it is, enjoy.
Chapter Eight
Twos Company, Threes a Crowd.
Darien had left for the art gallery a few moments after he hung up the phone. It didn't strike him odd that Andrew wanted him to go there. Andrew was always asking him to go to functions with him, or check out possible spots to take his girlfriend Rita. He closed the door and left the building and walked the ten-minute walk to the gallery. When he got there he sat down on the bench across the street so he could see the crowd.
After ten minutes of waiting for Andrew, Darien began to get impatient. It should have only taken Andrew five minutes to get here from the arcade. So where exactly was he? Darien got up from the bench and walked over to a near bye pay phone. He dialed the number for the arcade and heard a familiar voice pick up.
"Andrew? What? The gallery, I thought we were meeting here. Care to enlighten me bud?"
"Yeah, about that Darien. Um well the person who was supposed to come in and take the next shift didn't show so I'm stuck here."
"I see, well I guess I'll stop by the arcade then, I haven't had my daily cup of coffee yet. See you in a few minutes Andy." Darien was about to hang up the phone when he heard Andrew's startled voice.
"No! I mean, well since you walked all the way there, why don't you at least visit the exhibit and tell me if it's worth going to with Rita. That alright?"
"Yeah I guess. Talk to you tonight Drew." Darien hung up the phone after saying a curt goodbye. He walked across the street mumbling curses all the way. He paused outside the door and looked at the poster advertising the artist. "Lonnie Lenai. Hmm, never heard of her. Well, wow!" His eyes had suddenly caught site of the picture on the bottom of the sheet. He studied the picture closely.
"She looks so familiar. Where have I seen her before? No, it's al fake. He backed up and accidentally crashed into a petite brunette with glasses. "Oh I'm terribly sorry Miss. I was just, ah forget it. I'm getting more like Serena every day. Here let me help." He bent down and began picking up the various papers she had dropped.
"It's you!" she exclaimed once getting a glance at his face. "Oh please model for me!"
"Model for what?" she had grabbed his arm and he wasn't enjoying it. Who was this strange lady?
"Oh, I'm sorry. My name's, well I'm a local artist and I would love for you to model for me. Would you please?" she was pleading with him and he was about to give in when he felt a tug on his arm.
(Change of View-It's going to be from Serena's view for the rest of the chapter."
Serena had been walking around the gallery for several minutes when she began to feel out of place. Everyone there was in couples, she was one of the few people who was there by herself. She quickly walked to the door and was about to exit when she saw a familiar face talking with a woman.
"I caught you in the act Darien! Wait until Raye gets a load of this." Serena crowed triumphantly. At least she was talking to him and interrupting the conversation he was having with the girl.
"What are you talking about Meatball head? I'm not doing anything. This nut case here is the one talking to me."
"Oh yeah? Well, hey," Serena stopped and looked at the woman. She was tugging on the sleeve of her jacket. "Let go!"
"Please! Will you model for me?"
"Me model?" Serena asked hesitantly.
"Yeah, you two are perfect! Please! It will only be for about an hour or so, I promise. You see I've had a great idea for a sketch and I just needed the right models and now I found them. Oh please model for me!"
Serena looked to Darien and found he was looking at her. "What do you say Meatball head? Want to model?"
Serena raised her eyes, he was asking her which meant she could spend some time with him, alone. She nodded hesitantly before looking at him. "Do you mind?" he shook his head no and she smiled. "Thanks, I really want to try it." She turned to the woman and nodded, "Sure, we would be happy to model for you. Just name the time and place."
"Well, I live on Sherborne, it's off Shoemaker. Do you know where that is?" Darien nodded and Serena looked puzzled.
"Here Meatball head, why don't I pick you up and I'll drive you home too. Sound okay to you?"
"Yeah thanks, it would make it a lot easier for me."
"So what's the address?" Darien asked in a professional manner.
"1038 Sherborne Drive. How about three o'clock tomorrow?"
"That should be fine. It was nice to meet you!" Serena said as she watched the woman walk away. "Darien, thanks."
"No problem Meatball head. Now why don't you tell me where you live so I can pick you up? It will probably be around two forty when I pick you up."
"I live on 1139 Willow Lane, by Millcreek Run."
"Oh, yeah, I actually know where that is. Remember when we argued at your front door?"
"Right, yeah I remember. Well I got to go! See you tomorrow Darien!" Serena called before throwing a wave over her shoulder.
She would have blurted out her apology then and there, but it was too public. Too many people could see her actually apologizing to him and it just didn't feel like the right moment. She walked off towards her house and looked forward to a day with Darien all to herself.
(The Next Day)
Darien arrived promptly at two thirty, ten minutes ahead of time. He parked his car into the driveway and got out. After checking to see he wasn't too early he walked to the door, a little cautiously. He raised his hand to knock when it opened for him. Two blue eyes looked hesitantly into his own.
"Uh, hello?" Darien faltered out. The character hadn't stopped looking at him yet and the gaze they had fixed on him was starting to spook him.
"Who are you?" the voice asked calmly never tearing their gaze from his.
"I'm here to pick up Serena, for our session. Our modeling session." He finished quickly when he noticed the expression on the person pick up.
"You mean my sister, the meatball head really is going to model?" He started laughing uncontrollably when the door was yanked open to allow him to enter.
"Sammy! Why don't you let our company in? Hmm?" She gestured Darien into the hallway who immediately looked at the pictures on the wall. All of them were oriented around Serena's family. Darien couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness at the thought of his empty apartment.
"You must be Darien. Serena is just upstairs getting herself ready. I was surprised when she said she was going to model. Although, she didn't mention that she was going to be working with a model."
"Mom!" A voice yelled from the stairs. Darien turned to look and his eyes locked on the site that beheld him.
Serena was wearing a cute sundress with a light sweater. Her hair was curled slightly at the ends. Her face was beautiful, as always. Her eyelids sparkled with a light pale blue eyeshadow. Her cheeks were speckled with a tint of blush. Darien had managed to keep his emotions in check but when he looked at her lips, which were glossed with a light pink, he nearly gasped. The overall image made him realize how truly beautiful she was.
Serena blushed, Darien had been looking her over with careful eyes and when she finally looked into his face, he blushed. She had to admit Darien looked handsome in his dark blue button up shirt. His light brown khakis complimented him in every way. Over his shoulder, he held a black sport coat. What she noticed most was the simple glasses on his eyes. He looked professional in every way, but adorable as well.
"Mom, I can't believe you said that!"
"Well Serena, you never mentioned how handsome he was. I bet you get offers to model all the time don't you?" Ilene Tsukino stated more than asked.
Darien looked to Serena who was bright red, he couldn't tell if she was blushing or furious with the way her mother was speaking. He smiled and measured his words, "You are correct, I did use to model, before college. But only because I needed the money, I didn't really want too." He blushed, he hadn't enjoyed modeling at all, but he really needed the money.
"You modeled?" Serena asked incredulously.
He nodded and looked at his watch. "Are you ready to go? We don't want to be late."
"Oh, yeah, sure let me grab my shoes, then we'll be on our way." She left the room and came back a few minutes. He walked to the door and waved to her mom. Ilene Tsukino waved back, the two would make a cute couple, and she had a hunch Serena liked him a lot. As the same for him, she knew when her daughter was being checked out. She sighed and closed the door and walked to prepare dinner.
Serena stopped as soon as she saw his car. "That's your car?" she squeaked out.
He nodded to her and walked to the passenger door, he opened it for her and once she was seated inside he closed it. He walked around to the driver side and got in putting the keys in the ignition. He backed out of the driveway when she questioned him.
"Are you sure you trust me being in your car and all, I mean I really am a klutz. Well you already knew that."
"It's fine. I trust you." He replied with out hesitation and she was shocked. Had he figured out her secret the way she had discovered his? The rest of the ride was in total silence. Serena only looked out of the window at the blurred houses and trees. The radio played silently one of her favorite songs. She hummed softly to the tune and Darien turned to look at her when he heard the sound.
In her outfit she looked stunning, but with her eyes placidly watching the scenes flash bye and the sunshine playing in her hair, she looked like a goddess. Her voice was angelic as she began to sing some of the words from the song. He almost regretted having to tell her that they had arrived at their destination.
"Uh, Serena, sorry to interrupt you, but were here." He had stuttered through the statement for several reasons. First of all, she already looked breathtaking and secondly he had no idea what the woman had in store for them.
Serena giggled at Darien's stuttering and smiled. "Sorry, didn't realize that I was speaking out loud, ready?" He nodded and smiled before getting out of the car. He walked around to her side and let her out, offering his warm hand in the process. His treatment of her made her feel special, like a princess. She couldn't help but smile that Raye had never gained his attention like this, and if Raye knew, she would be extremely jealous.
"Let's get to it then." The two walked to the door and Serena rang the bell. The door opened slowly and a hand ushered them in.
That's all for now, more soon I hope! If you feel like it, review! Thanks and hope you enjoyed it so far.
-Frozen Fire
Chapter Eight
Twos Company, Threes a Crowd.
Darien had left for the art gallery a few moments after he hung up the phone. It didn't strike him odd that Andrew wanted him to go there. Andrew was always asking him to go to functions with him, or check out possible spots to take his girlfriend Rita. He closed the door and left the building and walked the ten-minute walk to the gallery. When he got there he sat down on the bench across the street so he could see the crowd.
After ten minutes of waiting for Andrew, Darien began to get impatient. It should have only taken Andrew five minutes to get here from the arcade. So where exactly was he? Darien got up from the bench and walked over to a near bye pay phone. He dialed the number for the arcade and heard a familiar voice pick up.
"Andrew? What? The gallery, I thought we were meeting here. Care to enlighten me bud?"
"Yeah, about that Darien. Um well the person who was supposed to come in and take the next shift didn't show so I'm stuck here."
"I see, well I guess I'll stop by the arcade then, I haven't had my daily cup of coffee yet. See you in a few minutes Andy." Darien was about to hang up the phone when he heard Andrew's startled voice.
"No! I mean, well since you walked all the way there, why don't you at least visit the exhibit and tell me if it's worth going to with Rita. That alright?"
"Yeah I guess. Talk to you tonight Drew." Darien hung up the phone after saying a curt goodbye. He walked across the street mumbling curses all the way. He paused outside the door and looked at the poster advertising the artist. "Lonnie Lenai. Hmm, never heard of her. Well, wow!" His eyes had suddenly caught site of the picture on the bottom of the sheet. He studied the picture closely.
"She looks so familiar. Where have I seen her before? No, it's al fake. He backed up and accidentally crashed into a petite brunette with glasses. "Oh I'm terribly sorry Miss. I was just, ah forget it. I'm getting more like Serena every day. Here let me help." He bent down and began picking up the various papers she had dropped.
"It's you!" she exclaimed once getting a glance at his face. "Oh please model for me!"
"Model for what?" she had grabbed his arm and he wasn't enjoying it. Who was this strange lady?
"Oh, I'm sorry. My name's, well I'm a local artist and I would love for you to model for me. Would you please?" she was pleading with him and he was about to give in when he felt a tug on his arm.
(Change of View-It's going to be from Serena's view for the rest of the chapter."
Serena had been walking around the gallery for several minutes when she began to feel out of place. Everyone there was in couples, she was one of the few people who was there by herself. She quickly walked to the door and was about to exit when she saw a familiar face talking with a woman.
"I caught you in the act Darien! Wait until Raye gets a load of this." Serena crowed triumphantly. At least she was talking to him and interrupting the conversation he was having with the girl.
"What are you talking about Meatball head? I'm not doing anything. This nut case here is the one talking to me."
"Oh yeah? Well, hey," Serena stopped and looked at the woman. She was tugging on the sleeve of her jacket. "Let go!"
"Please! Will you model for me?"
"Me model?" Serena asked hesitantly.
"Yeah, you two are perfect! Please! It will only be for about an hour or so, I promise. You see I've had a great idea for a sketch and I just needed the right models and now I found them. Oh please model for me!"
Serena looked to Darien and found he was looking at her. "What do you say Meatball head? Want to model?"
Serena raised her eyes, he was asking her which meant she could spend some time with him, alone. She nodded hesitantly before looking at him. "Do you mind?" he shook his head no and she smiled. "Thanks, I really want to try it." She turned to the woman and nodded, "Sure, we would be happy to model for you. Just name the time and place."
"Well, I live on Sherborne, it's off Shoemaker. Do you know where that is?" Darien nodded and Serena looked puzzled.
"Here Meatball head, why don't I pick you up and I'll drive you home too. Sound okay to you?"
"Yeah thanks, it would make it a lot easier for me."
"So what's the address?" Darien asked in a professional manner.
"1038 Sherborne Drive. How about three o'clock tomorrow?"
"That should be fine. It was nice to meet you!" Serena said as she watched the woman walk away. "Darien, thanks."
"No problem Meatball head. Now why don't you tell me where you live so I can pick you up? It will probably be around two forty when I pick you up."
"I live on 1139 Willow Lane, by Millcreek Run."
"Oh, yeah, I actually know where that is. Remember when we argued at your front door?"
"Right, yeah I remember. Well I got to go! See you tomorrow Darien!" Serena called before throwing a wave over her shoulder.
She would have blurted out her apology then and there, but it was too public. Too many people could see her actually apologizing to him and it just didn't feel like the right moment. She walked off towards her house and looked forward to a day with Darien all to herself.
(The Next Day)
Darien arrived promptly at two thirty, ten minutes ahead of time. He parked his car into the driveway and got out. After checking to see he wasn't too early he walked to the door, a little cautiously. He raised his hand to knock when it opened for him. Two blue eyes looked hesitantly into his own.
"Uh, hello?" Darien faltered out. The character hadn't stopped looking at him yet and the gaze they had fixed on him was starting to spook him.
"Who are you?" the voice asked calmly never tearing their gaze from his.
"I'm here to pick up Serena, for our session. Our modeling session." He finished quickly when he noticed the expression on the person pick up.
"You mean my sister, the meatball head really is going to model?" He started laughing uncontrollably when the door was yanked open to allow him to enter.
"Sammy! Why don't you let our company in? Hmm?" She gestured Darien into the hallway who immediately looked at the pictures on the wall. All of them were oriented around Serena's family. Darien couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness at the thought of his empty apartment.
"You must be Darien. Serena is just upstairs getting herself ready. I was surprised when she said she was going to model. Although, she didn't mention that she was going to be working with a model."
"Mom!" A voice yelled from the stairs. Darien turned to look and his eyes locked on the site that beheld him.
Serena was wearing a cute sundress with a light sweater. Her hair was curled slightly at the ends. Her face was beautiful, as always. Her eyelids sparkled with a light pale blue eyeshadow. Her cheeks were speckled with a tint of blush. Darien had managed to keep his emotions in check but when he looked at her lips, which were glossed with a light pink, he nearly gasped. The overall image made him realize how truly beautiful she was.
Serena blushed, Darien had been looking her over with careful eyes and when she finally looked into his face, he blushed. She had to admit Darien looked handsome in his dark blue button up shirt. His light brown khakis complimented him in every way. Over his shoulder, he held a black sport coat. What she noticed most was the simple glasses on his eyes. He looked professional in every way, but adorable as well.
"Mom, I can't believe you said that!"
"Well Serena, you never mentioned how handsome he was. I bet you get offers to model all the time don't you?" Ilene Tsukino stated more than asked.
Darien looked to Serena who was bright red, he couldn't tell if she was blushing or furious with the way her mother was speaking. He smiled and measured his words, "You are correct, I did use to model, before college. But only because I needed the money, I didn't really want too." He blushed, he hadn't enjoyed modeling at all, but he really needed the money.
"You modeled?" Serena asked incredulously.
He nodded and looked at his watch. "Are you ready to go? We don't want to be late."
"Oh, yeah, sure let me grab my shoes, then we'll be on our way." She left the room and came back a few minutes. He walked to the door and waved to her mom. Ilene Tsukino waved back, the two would make a cute couple, and she had a hunch Serena liked him a lot. As the same for him, she knew when her daughter was being checked out. She sighed and closed the door and walked to prepare dinner.
Serena stopped as soon as she saw his car. "That's your car?" she squeaked out.
He nodded to her and walked to the passenger door, he opened it for her and once she was seated inside he closed it. He walked around to the driver side and got in putting the keys in the ignition. He backed out of the driveway when she questioned him.
"Are you sure you trust me being in your car and all, I mean I really am a klutz. Well you already knew that."
"It's fine. I trust you." He replied with out hesitation and she was shocked. Had he figured out her secret the way she had discovered his? The rest of the ride was in total silence. Serena only looked out of the window at the blurred houses and trees. The radio played silently one of her favorite songs. She hummed softly to the tune and Darien turned to look at her when he heard the sound.
In her outfit she looked stunning, but with her eyes placidly watching the scenes flash bye and the sunshine playing in her hair, she looked like a goddess. Her voice was angelic as she began to sing some of the words from the song. He almost regretted having to tell her that they had arrived at their destination.
"Uh, Serena, sorry to interrupt you, but were here." He had stuttered through the statement for several reasons. First of all, she already looked breathtaking and secondly he had no idea what the woman had in store for them.
Serena giggled at Darien's stuttering and smiled. "Sorry, didn't realize that I was speaking out loud, ready?" He nodded and smiled before getting out of the car. He walked around to her side and let her out, offering his warm hand in the process. His treatment of her made her feel special, like a princess. She couldn't help but smile that Raye had never gained his attention like this, and if Raye knew, she would be extremely jealous.
"Let's get to it then." The two walked to the door and Serena rang the bell. The door opened slowly and a hand ushered them in.
That's all for now, more soon I hope! If you feel like it, review! Thanks and hope you enjoyed it so far.
-Frozen Fire