Chapter 7

Darien pondered about the dance at the end of this month. He momentarily forgot about that. The school was holding a fund-raiser dance to raise money for the new auditorium they were going to build. Unfortunately, Darien didn't think of asking anyone yet. He had absolutely no idea whom to go with. The only person he wanted to go with was Serena, but for the first time in his life, he couldn't predict what would happen if he asked. Darien smirked, But hey, this is me I'm talking about, of course she's going to say yes, and if she doesn't, then I'm just going to have to use my persuasive skills.

With that, Darien picked up the phone to call Serena, when he remembered he didn't have her number. He slammed the phone down and searched for the phone book. After a futile attempt at trying to find her number, Darien sighed, frustrated, and dragged his hands through his locks.

Just then, the phone started to ring. Darien picked up the phone, annoyed, "Yeah?"

"Jeez, what's up your ass?"

Darien blinked a couple of times and managed to choke out, "Serena?"

"No, it's Santa Clause. What do you think?" Over the phone Serena rolled her eyes at his stupidity. Why are the guys I know so brainless?

Darien was smirking as he said, "Well, well, well, can't live without hearing my sexy voice, Sere?"

Serena frowned and said coldly, "You wish. Look, you're wasting my time. I just called to tell you that we're meeting at my house tomorrow, right after school 'cause Andrew can't go to class tomorrow. He has to go to Virginia with his parents to one of his cousin's funeral. I already told Andrew about the meeting and he agreed. You can follow my car so you know where you're going. Andrew will already be there by the time we arrive. Oh, and bring your costume with you to class tomorrow. I'm going to fix it. Any questions?"

"Hmm," Darien thoughtfully muttered, "Could this be some kind plan of yours to get me to be alone with you and you have Andrew gagged and stuffed in your closet?"

Darien waited for an answer but heard the dial tone instead. He smiled and shook his head. I like them feisty anyway. He smirked with that thought.

UGH! He is THE most infuriating man, no, boy, that I have ever met! Serena fumed as she thought about Darien. How could he have her blushing one minute and have her get mad the next? Ugh, and he has to come over tomorrow! Oh no! My room! Her eyes became wide as it dawned upon her that Darien would get to see her newly ordered bras and underwear from the new Victoria's Secret catalogue that were lying on her bed. Horrified, she frantically started to clear her bed of all the lingerie.

Serena walked into her English class to see that everyone was working with their partners already. Everyone except for Darien. She saw that he was already dressed up, waiting for her to show up.

Darien saw her and drawled, "So, Miss Serena is finally here. For a second, I thought you stood me up to go with Andrew."

Serena rolled her eyes and sarcastically said, "Of course not, your highness. I would never even think about standing YOU up."

Darien smiled, "I always knew you were head over heels in love with me."

"Whatever, just take of the freakin' costume so I can fix it."

"You know, Sere," Darien grinned slyly, "if you wanted to see me naked, you could have just asked me to take off my clothes instead of using the excuse of 'fixing it'."

With the thought of a naked Darien, Serena blushed, but mentally slapped herself for doing so. She scowled at him, "I never knew that a person could be so annoying."

"Well, then I guess that would make me number one, huh? And since I'm number one in everything else, I guess that would also make me perfect," Darien smirked.

She narrowed her eyes, "Oh please, nobody's perfect."

Darien backed her up against a desk, leaned in, their noses almost touching, and said, "And I'm nobody."

Darien slowly inched closer so that he could feel her breath on his lips. Serena's breathing suddenly became shallow. She closed her eyes, anticipating the kiss. Then, after what it seemed like a thousand years, he pressed his lips against hers. Serena's mind started to spin and she couldn't think about anything else but that kiss. She felt a tingly sensation on her lips and never wanted the kiss to end. Serena parted her mouth a little when she felt Darien's tongue brush up against her lips. His tongue immediately darted into her mouth and caressed her tongue. She quickly responded by kissing him back. Darien groaned. She tasted like heaven itself. He slid his hands up her shirt and rubbed her waist.

Serena broke off the kiss when a voice reminded her of where she was.

"Are you quite done yet?" It was her teacher, with a stern look on her face. Serena and Darien looked to see that the whole class was staring at them. The girls were giving Serena murderous looks. Some of the jocks were giving Darien a sly look and a thumbs-up sign. Embarrassed and angry with herself for letting it get out of hand, Serena flushed and stared at her shoes. Darien brushed his hands through his hair.

"I'm guessing that that wasn't for the play? Please try to control yourselves next time. I will not tolerate hormonal teenagers in my class. If you want to make out, please do so somewhere else. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes ma' am," Serena and Darien answered.

"Good."

"Um, ma'am?" Serena asked, "May I go to the restroom?"

"Go ahead, but be right back."

"Thank you."

I can't believe I lost control like that. This is so embarrassing! What will the other students say? They'll never look at the same way again? HOW DARE HE KISS ME?! Serena sniffed, but quickly regained her posture. I am NOT going to let Darien win. Never. With that, Serena walked back to her classroom.

When Darien saw her walk towards him, he stood up from the chair that he was sitting in and smiled, "H-"

"Give me your costume already so I can fix it," she snapped.

Darien blinked his eyes confusedly, "Is something wrong? Why are you ang-"

"Are you going to give it to me or do you just like wearing tights?" She asked in a clipped tone.

"What's wrong?" There was concern in his voice, which Serena brushed it off as fake.

"Nothing. Just give me the costume. The bell's going to ring any minute."

Darien was confused about why she would speak to him in such an icy voice. Fifteen minutes ago, she seemed to be enjoying his presence. Darien sighed, and went to the bathroom to change. He came back two minutes later and asked again.

"Was it the kiss? Although I don't know why, 'cause you seemed to be enjoying it just fine."

Serena eyes showed a look of intense hatred,

"Wait, Sere, I didn't mean it, let me rephrase tha-"

A loud smack sound and Serena's rapid footsteps were heard. On Darien's face was a look of shock. He lifted his hand up to his left cheek. She had slapped him! But why?

The girls flocked towards Darien at once.

"OH MY GOD! DARIEN! ARE YOU OKAY, SWEETIE?"

"HOW DARE THAT BITCH SLAP YOU!"

"WHO DOES THAT BITCH THINK SHE IS?"

"Poor baby! THAT SLUT!"

Darien pushed them aside and headed for the door when he heard the bell ring. Even some of the guys came up to him.

"Ouch, man. That was a total diss!"

"Dude, you have a major hand print on your face."

"If you broke up with her, is she free?"

Darien, irritated, chose to ignore them, kicked the door open and stalked out into the hallway. He honestly didn't mean for it to come out the way it did. He didn't mean to sound so…crude. It was the best kiss that he's ever had. He enjoyed it and just wanted to see if the feeling was mutual. I guess not, he thought bitterly. But he still couldn't figure out what she was all upset about in the first place. *sigh* I'll ask her about it today after school. Where's Drew when you need him?