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Italics Means thought speaking and " " Means normal talking
Chapter 6: Learning together
Since the store room debacle that occurred a couple of weeks back, wherever Darien went or whatever he tried to do to distract himself he couldn't disguise the ache that traveled like a heavy pit in the center of his chest.
Instead he threw himself into his university life. It was during one of his lectures as he listened attentively to his lecturer about the merits of independent financial systems when Darien felt a terrible anger swamp him. He wanted to break something, smash his books to the floor and rip his professor's head off. He wanted to scream and shout and stomp around like a small child throwing an extreme tantrum.
Then all at once it felt like it was shaken out of him and a waterfall of sadness hurtled over him.
Darien blinked away the tears that threatened to fall from his eyes but despite his strong will power a lone tear drop managed to escape. He snuffled and realized he couldn't concentrate on financial whatever his lecturer was droning on about until he got control over his careening emotions. He packed his backpack sniffling every few seconds and exited the room briskly. And then he began to run.
He didn't know where he was running to but it didn't stop his feet from gaining speed and direction. He came to a halt once he recognized her infamous meatball style hairdo, his heart gave a heart-stopping lurch in response. He knew with a clear clarity that it was she that he had been missing with a terrible longing. It was her that was the ache in his chest. Her back was towards him but he could clearly see that her shoulders shook with the force of her tears. Wave after wave of sadness knocked into his soul, making it hard for him to think or breathe expect for the one lone thought that he needed to get to his blonde angel.
Serena jumped slightly when she found herself cradled into two strong arms. Her head pressed against a strong, well familiar chest. She didn't try to pull away.
Their minds opened on their own accord.
I'm so sorry, my love.
I'm so confused Darien.
So am I.
Their hearts opened and contentment filled their hearts.
A heady rush of desire and lust ripped through his body. Like a wildfire with just one look they were both burning him up.
Slowly he felt himself gain control over his wayward emotions however he could still feel Serena struggling over control of hers. He opened their link wider and was swamped by the degree of emotions that Serena was fighting against. She didn't just have animal hunger eating away at her like he did but a whirlwind of anger and confusion and a love so deep that caused Darien to nearly pull back physically.
She truly loves me.
You doubted that? Every time we fight, every time we bicker and every time you push me away. I can't help it; it just makes me fall in love with you just a bit more.
Darien pulled back when he realized that she could hear his thoughts. Of course it had happened in the back room in the arcade but he had dismissed it as his overactive imagination, providing a voice for Serena with the words he desperately wanted to hear.
Suddenly another thought occurred to him, he was completely exposed to the only person that could hurt him. She could literally read his thoughts. See his innermost feelings. He had never fallen in love before and the complete vulnerability scared him.
Serena twisted round so they were face to face. Her hand reached up to touch his face and she gently ran her hand down the side of his face. In a gentle voice she reassured, "You will never have to be afraid around me, Darien."
Darien nodded his head and knew that whatever secrets he held tight in his heart it was meant for Serena to know. She would never betray his trust.
I would never, Serena whispered so adamantly in his mind that Darien had no choice but to believe her.
Serena shifted her face upwards slightly and Darien gasped seeing clearly the tear tracks that marred her youthful face.
Gently trailing the side of her face with the tips of his fingers, Serena sucked in a sharp breath at the intimate contact.
I did this, his voice was remorseful.
"I was hurt and confused. I'm okay Darien."
"I never meant to hurt you. Ever."
She sighed out, "I know. I can feel your heart. I don't know how we can communicate like this, how we can read each other's thoughts. It's absolutely amazing that I'm not freaking out right now."
Darien separated himself from Serena, instantly feeling a jolt of emptiness. His hands literally shook with the force of wanting – no needing - to touch her. He balled his hands into two fists to control the urge.
"We need to understand this," Darien said with a nod of his head indicating the space between them.
Serena nodded and slid back a couple of more inches, even though her body felt like it was being crawled on my ants. She assumed it was because of their self-imposed distance.
It is. Darien answered her thought. But it's okay because I am right here with you. I am right here feeling the exact same thing you are feeling.
His voice calmed her down.
"We need to establish when we started feeling this way. We have to share everything - start to finish. We need to work out how we are able to communicate this way."
She bit her lip shyly, "I agree. Will you go first?"
He smiled in agreement and slowly re-lived his side of the story as he explained the utter desolation he felt every time they were separated. The powerful emotions that careened between annoyance and overwhelming happiness that surged forward whenever they were together. He didn't hold anything back. She could connect every word he was saying to the true feelings he held behind it.
Serena listened silently taking it all in, waiting patiently when he hesitated now and then. When his story dwindled down she was left speechless, overwhelmed by the depth and scope of his emotions. Nonetheless, she sensed his uneasiness over her silent reaction and that prompted her forward into divulging her side of the story.
She recounted all the times they had fought and the intense dislike and confusion he managed to stir inside of her, and admitted to the intense jealousy she felt when Raye declared her 'love' for him, even though it was at a time when Serena thought she still hated him. She told him how empty and utterly heartbroken she felt after he left her in the back room of the arcade. And the subsequent sadness she experienced when she noticed that he was avoiding her.
A brilliant white glow burst through from the middle of Darien's chest. His heart ached with the heaviness of guilt at how much he had hurt her. He got to his feet, and extended a hand out to Serena who was breathing deeply, mesmerized by the magic light that enveloped them both. She took his hand and stood up, her eyes weary.
Darien hated himself in that moment, for causing Serena so much pain throughout the years of continuous teasing and taunting but especially for how badly he left things two weeks ago. It broke his heart to see that she was rightly apprehensive of him.
Only time and their all-consuming love would heal that, but Darien still felt like a complete bastard.
Serena, I'm so sorry for everything. I'm sorry that I hurt you. I promise I will never intentionally hurt you again. I would rather die first, please believe me.
Serena smiled one of her sweet smiles, her forgiving smile. "Kiss me Darien, love me that's all you have to do."
How can you forgive me so quickly? The thought rushed to his head before he could squish it.
I forgive you because we've both done stupid things in the past. If we want a future together we have to accept the fact that we've hurt each other and try to build the foundations of our relationship on what we have now, complete honesty. Just promise me now that you won't ever hurt me again.
His response was immediate, I promise.
She smiled her beautiful smile, I promise too. Now please, kiss me.
Darien didn't need to be told twice, instantly capturing her lips in a reverent kiss. It was not like any other kiss they had shared before. It felt like a reawakening. They were hyper aware of every touch, and meeting of their lips and tongue; he groaned low with the overwhelming need to crush her against him.
Taste like goddamn strawberries. Oh god I have to have more.
She laughed into his mouth. She drew her arms up to rest on his shoulders; curling her hands around the nape of his neck she kissed him deeper. Now you taste like me. Hmm. Strawberries.
A low groan emanated from the back of his throat, don't tease me Serena. His lips recaptured her plump lips in another scorching kiss. It spoke of dominance and base desire.
Her lips fell open once their tongues instantly came into play, swirling and dancing together. This time Serena rose to the challenge with equal fervor and desire.
Oh my god Darien. I've never felt this way before. Oh god. You make me feel so good. Darien- Dare-
My Serena…
Serena's knees buckled underneath her, unable to carry her weight, he effortlessly hoisted herself up on him, so that her legs were wrapped his mid-section. They did not break their kiss.
Finally after what seemed like an incredibly short amount of time, Darien managed to tear his mouth away from hers. Unable to completely stop tasting her, he rained kisses down the smooth column of her neck and shoulders. You taste so bloody good. I want you so badly.
I…. I can't t…think right now. Oh! God, Darien right there!
His lips curved into a smirk against her skin when he found a sensitive part of her neck. He nearly dropped them both however when he felt Serena rub herself against him. She was looking for some sort of friction, anything to ease the ache in between her legs.
"Serena, as much as I would love to go behind those bushes and completely ravish you, I cant… we cant… not right now at least okay?" Darien murmured between hard gasps trying to regain his breathing. He squeezed her waist tightly to starve off her grind that was slowly making him go insane.
Serena smiled at his thought but frowned when reality started to seep into her desire filled brain, "Oh god!"
She hastily unwrapped her legs from around his waist and set herself down, her face flushed with embarrassment. She had been practically dry humping with Darien in the center of the park, in the middle of the day!
He cupped her flushed red cheek, "Hey, hey look at me, there is nothing to be ashamed about. We both enjoyed it and no one got arrested, however next time we decide to jump each others bones we should definitely choose a more secluded location like my apartment."
Is that an invitation? Serena asked forgetting for a split second that Darien could read her mind; her face flushed a shade darker.
Open invitation, Darien replied as his gentle hands smoothed down her flyaway hair.
Serena's face remained flamed but she didn't say or think anything more, instead she concentrated solely on regaining her composure.
Darien took a few steadying breaths. The things you make me feel, he thought wistfully.
She nodded in agreement to his unspoken comment.
With a sigh he let his hand fall away from her hair.
"Serena, I think its time we tested our limits on this whole crazy thing that's happening between us. It's obvious that we can talk mind to mind and we can feel each other's emotions, but we need to find out if there is a limit on how far we can reach each other? Can we feel each other if we are just emoting simple feelings because all the other times it has been intense emotions," at Serena's quizzical look he elaborated, "Blissful happiness, heated anger and overwhelming sadness. Let's try to focus on normal emotions."
"Ok," Serena agreed nodding her head. All she really wanted to do was to kiss him again but these questions needed answering too. This 'link' between them scared her as much as it excited her.
A strange light appeared in his eyes. Before she could wet her lips, his mouth gently suckled on her lower lip.
I want nothing more than to kiss you as well Meatball Head. Now. Forever. Promise me you'll always taste this sweet.
She didn't answer too busy fusing her mouth with his. It was complete madness. She craved him with an unbearable need. She fought to get closer to him. Needed to be closer to him. She let out a desperate moan and then another moan of desire once his tongue came out to tangle wantonly with hers.
Easy sweetheart, Darien crooned in her thoughts, Easy Sere- you don't have to fight for me. I'm yours.
This time it was Serena who fought for control and had to forcibly rip herself away from his delicious mouth and even hotter body.
He laughed and whispered a thank you at her uninhibited thought.
She moaned in embarrassment, you weren't meant to hear that.
I know but it sure did make me feel good.
This mind reading thing could have its serious drawbacks.
You don't want me to find out that you think I'm devilishly handsome and that you like it when I do this… His mouth pressed against the side of her neck and he gently bit down. She shivered, her mouth opening on a broken gasp.
Don't… you're the one who said we can't ravish each other out here and Darien I swear if you keep doing that I won't be able to control myself.
He felt her self-restraint barely hang on in tatters. Reluctantly, he stopped his administrations and stepped away.
"Come on my love, it's time we tested out this connection." Darien gently urged.
"Okay. What do you want me to do?"
"Keep the link open. I want to see how far we can stretch this connection. You go that way and I'll go this way."
To everyone else that passed the couple it looked quite silly. A duo playing a game as they stepped further and further apart, backs to each other. To them it was torture. Every step they took away from one another it felt like an anchor was being weighed at their feet. Every step was painstaking.
Holy crap…. Darien I need you, Serena whimpered in pain.
I know. My skin literally feels like it is on fire the further I'm away from you.
I can't breathe without you. Why is it so painful? I really don't like being apart. I really, really don't.
I'm sorry, my love.
Will this pain ease Darien?
I hope so.
Well, that's mean.
What I meant to say if you let me finish my thought was that- I hope so because otherwise you'll be finding yourself a bedtime partner tonight. I don't think I can be without you.
Sex?
He laughed out loud but she could feel his mirth.
This reading my mind thing really sucks.
I think it's cute Sere. And no I wasn't referring to sex. Not yet at least. Don't you want to go out on a proper date first?
His answer came back almost shyly; you're asking me out on a date?
Yes.
Darien didn't get a response back when he noticed that he had reached the southeast edge at the park. The connection he felt with Serena still glowed strongly in his mind but his body ached to be with Serena with a crippling force.
I'm at the edge of the park, Serena's voice waffled strongly over in Darien's mind.
So am I.
Want to try the emotions now?
Darien shrugged, Why not? Try to be happy and I'll tell you if I feel it.
Serena concentrated, a silly child hood memory come to mind leaving her feeling contently happy.
Serena that is so beautiful, try something with a little bit more vigor.
She closed her eyes this time and concentrated again. An image of Darien smirking smugly at her when Serena was around 15 years old as she lost another Sailor V game at the arcade. Embarrassment and dislike built up inside of her for Darien before Andrew quickly plunked down a banana split in front of her and she let her anger for him disintegrate.
Serena smiled feeling Darien shift around uncomfortably. She didn't need to hear the words; she could tell that he was truly sorry.
I know muffin.
Muffin?
Hey, if I have to be Meatball Head you have to be a food too and I think you'll make a great muffin, Serena teased.
Serena laughed out loud as Darien shuddered at his new nickname having formed an instant dislike to it already.
Before Serena could move from her spot still at opposite end of the park, Darien out of nowhere suddenly swooped down on her and captured her in his arms. Their bodies tangled together. His head came down to hers and he gently breathed into her neck, "My Meatball Head. Mine."
And then his mouth plunged hers and they were once again lost in the pure ecstasy of each other.
I hope you guys didn't find that a bit boring. I'm trying to put more detail into it then it feels I'm lacking convo then I change it and it all becomes a bit whack.
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