Chapter 6

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Together

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From that moment on Serena and Darien were inseparable. Where one was the other was sure to be found close by.

"What should we do today?" asked Serena.

Darien turned to her and smiled to her. "Anything you want."

Serena's blue eyes lit up and she gave him a devilish smile. "Anything?"

Her companion just rolled his eyes and laughed. "Sure. I'm feeling generous today so what the heck?"

Serena squealed in delight. "Let's see.. There's the arcade and the mall, the movies and the park. What to choose. She rubbed her hands together, giddy with happiness.

Darien laughed and pulled her closer to him. "Make up your mind Angel. We don't have all day you know."

She punched at his chest. "Don't rush me. This is a very important decision here."

"Whatever you say Serena."

"That's right, whatever I say and I say that we drop by the arcade. Is that ok with you, your Highness?" she asked sarcastically.

Darien threw back his head in a powerful laugh. "You're just too much. I love that about you."

Serena looked up at him and the mention of love, but Darien was looking forward. Serena sighed. Some things were just too good to be true.

They made their was to the arcade and walked in.

Andrew looked up when the bell jingled and smiled. "Well, if it isn't my favorite customer. Hello Serena."

Serena blushed and bounced up to the counter where Andrew was working behind. "Hey Andrew. How are you?" She lowered her lashes. She wouldn't admit to anyone that she still had a little crush on him. She knew she had Darien and she was grateful for that but at the moment there was no passion, no romance, no mystery. Everything was so routine and she was getting a little sick of it. It was that same thing practically every weekend. They would walk around and she would ask him what they were going to do and then he would answer that she should pick. Boring. She knew she loved him but he hadn't even said anything along the lines of love. Maybe the child-like relationship that had wasn't good enough anymore.

She sighed. Now Andrew on the other hand, was a master at all three. She beared witness to it before he broke up with his girlfriend. She was happy that they weren't going out anymore, that stupid woman didn't treat his right. Drained him for all he was worth and had a nasty attitude to boot. Andrew deserved better.

Serena shook her head and brought herself back to reality. She smiled at Andrew. "Can I have a chocolate milkshake?" She turned to Darien. "Do you want anything?"

Darien looked up from looking at a new game. "Oh yes same as you." And went back to looking at the game.

Serena frowned slightly and turned back to Andrew and forced a smile on her face. "Two chocolate milkshakes please Andrew."

Andrew watched her closely and gently placed a hand on her own before leaving to fill her order.

Serena shivered at the contact and pulled out a five-dollar bill and placed it on the counter.

Andrew came back moments later with their milkshakes in take-out cups. Serena looked at him questionably. He leaned forward. "Why don't you two take a nice walk?" and he winked.

She considered this for a minute then nodded, "Not a bad idea Drew. I'll see you later ok?" He nodded and grabbed a towel and wiped down the counter.

Serena slid off the stool and walked to Darien. "Let's go for a walk ok?"

Darien smiled up at her, a dimple appearing. "Ok." He got up and gently took his cup from her and grabbed her hand with his free one. They walked out of the arcade.

Serena turned back and gave Andrew a parting smile before they disappeared around the corner.

Andrew just shook his head and sighed. Darien didn't know what he had.

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Serena leaned up against Darien's shoulder and sipped her dessert. She looked up at the sky. The sun was starting to set. She always liked sunsets. The pinks and oranges all mixing together then turning darker as the sun full beneath the horizon and the moon rose to great the sky.

They made their way to the park and sat at a bench by the lake.

"Isn't it beautiful Darien?" she asked softly.

He looked down at her and smiled. He let his hand move through her silky hair tenderly. "Very beautiful."

Serena blushed and curled closer to him.

"I love you Darien." She sighed out sleepily, her lashed lowered.

Darien jerked slightly and looked down at her, eyes wide.

Serena waited for a reply, one of any kind, but got none. She sighed in resignation and closed her eyes, feeling them fill with heart-broken tears.

Darien just pulled her closer and closed his eyes, trying to tell her without words that he couldn't say the words just yet. He wasn't ready. He hoped she understood.

The moon looked down at the couple, with understanding but also with an inescapable foreboding.

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That's the end of this chapter. Sorry it took so long but it could not be helped. Between finals and graduation, and working on my other stories, and my computer's shear stubbornness I was at a loss. But I have persevered. Lol! I hope you liked this chapter. What's a girl to do? Should she stay with Darien or go with Andrew? I'd like to know what you think will happen but it won't change how I'm going to write the next few chapters. I have something cooking and I think you guys will like it so bare with me. But I'd also like to know your ideas that may help me in future chapters. So Please Review. Love ya!

PS. I'm going on a trip Saturday for a week so there will be no update from the 12-19th but I will try my best to update on some of my stories before I leave. Wish me all luck. Puerto Rico here I come! Now I need to brush up on my Spanish. ;)

PSS. I'd like to send out a special thanks to moon_bunnii for getting me in gear to update. Kudos to you. ( THANKS!!!!!! ( so no more crying) hehe..