Hey. I got a new chapter up! As usual, I don't own Sailor Moon. I
forgot a whole paragraph last chapter... I don't know how, but I did. If you
don't want to read it over, this is now a year after the kidnapping and all
that. Sorry about the confusion!
Eileen and Serena had driven to the nearest mall, about fifteen minutes from their house. Serena's cell phone had rung at half past five, Darien's voice coming over the phone in a semi-nervous state.
"Sere, my parent's and I were wondering if your mother was going to bring someone. Could you ask her for us?"
"Sure, hang on." Serena lowered the phone from her mouth and turned to her mother. "Mom, are you bringing a date?"
"No, honey. I don't have anyone to bring." Eileen smiled and turned her attention back to the racks of dresses.
"No, Darien, she isn't bringing a date. Why?" Serena's smiled in a mischievous way, trying to figure out Darien's motivation.
"We're trying to figure out the seating plan. Thanks! See you soon." Darien hung up quickly, leaving Serena slightly confused. Moments later, she was back, staring at the racks.
The two women took many dresses into the changing rooms, but soon picked out their favorites. After paying, they walked out into the mall and to the nearest salon. They both sat down and had their hair, make-up and nails done. Soon, it was time to leave, and they paid and walked back to their car. Driving home quickly, as soon as they reached the driveway, they ran into the house.
Serena ran up to her room and took out her dress, stripping to just her unmentionables. She slid the dress over her legs and torso, doing up the zipper and clasp on her back.
The dress was simple, a shimmering pale pink silk strapless gown. It was plain all the way to the bottom, which cut off just below her knees and showed off her creamy legs. Silver sandals adorned her feet and her toes were painted the color of her dress, as were her fingernails. Her long, golden blonde hair cascaded down her back in loose ringlets and her eyes were framed with pale pink glittery eye shadow, black mascara on her eyelashes.
She walked down the stairs and met her mother, whose dress was equally stunning. It was a silky baby blue spaghetti strap dress, which perfectly contrasted her stale blue eyes, and cut off just below her knees, showing legs that rivaled her daughter's. Her chestnut hair was twisted into a bun, tiny hair jewels placed all over it.
The two joined arms and walked over out of the house, jaws dropping at the white limo sitting in their driveway. The driver opened the door and let Eileen in, followed by Serena.
"Ah, Serena, Eileen, you look amazing. We're so glad you could make it!" Edward's warm smile grew at the sight of Serena and her mother.
"We'd like to introduce you to Michael, our friend. Eileen, if you don't mind, he'll be your date for this evening." Anastasia grinned and introduced the two to each other.
Serena lent over to Darien and whispered lightly into his ear, "So this is why you asked if my mom had a date!" She giggled and planted a small kiss on Darien's cheek.
The group rode for a half hour, talking and laughing the whole time. When they reached La Pasión, they entered the building and were led to their table just off the dance floor. After ordering drinks, the three couples danced for twenty minutes until their food arrived.
Darien and Serena danced closely, her arms linked around his neck and his behind her back. Edward and Anastasia danced while watching the young couple, talking about the events recently and enjoying life back home. Eileen and Michael danced together and chatted, learning about each other. As it turned out, Michael and Eileen had both recently lost a loved one and were adjusting to newly-single life.
The night went on with everyone talking and sharing stories, Eileen and Michael sharing many secret glances with smiling eyes, Darien and Serena kissing at nearly every available opportunity.
When the couples were finished with their meals, the four adults stayed at the table to talk some more, and Darien led Serena to the dance floor.
"Serena, I know we've gone through some really tough things in the past year, and I don't want to put much pressure on you.
"From the day we were at my house, one year ago, I knew you were right for me. I tried to forget how much you mean to me when I was in England, but I just couldn't. I love you, Serena Moon. Will you marry me?" Darien got down on one knee in the middle of the dance floor, pulled out a small, velvet box, and looked deeply into Serena's eyes. As he opened the box, she stared at the ring sitting inside it. Set in white gold, the ring had one blue sapphire and one pink sapphire set side by side in the middle with two diamonds on each side. Serena's jaw dropped and she stood silent, tears of joy falling gently from her eyes.
"Serena, please don't cry." Darien's hand came up to wipe the tears away, and as he did, Serena's hand covered his.
"Darien... I have waited forever to hear you say that. Yes, of course I'll marry you!" She grinned widely and Darien stood and wrapped his arms around her. They stayed on the dance floor as everyone in the restaurant clapped and cheered for the newly engaged couple. She turned her head up and looked Darien in the eyes, and Darien lowered his head and placed his lips gently on top of hers.
The four adults stood as Darien and Serena arrived at the table, all in tears of joy at the reunion at their families. Everyone hugged and cheered, laughing and giggling at how a simple moment could turn six people into crying fools.
The group split up, the adults in one limo, Serena and Darien in another. While Eileen was dropped off at home, Serena and Darien were taken to his apartment.
The couple got out of the limo and took the elevator up to Darien's penthouse suite. The two kissed the whole way up, ignoring the fact that other people also occupied the space.
When they reached the top floor, the doors opened and Darien picked Serena up bridal style, carried her into the suite and set her down gently on the couch. Darien sat down next to her and kissed her passionately, his tongue exploring her mouth as if to memorize it. His hands wrapped around her back and hers settled loosely on his shoulders. Darien picked her up and sat her on his lap, staring deeply into her eyes.
"Have I ever told you I love you? More than anything else in the world?" Darien's eyelashes lowered seductively, his voice low and husky.
"Only a million times in the limo and at dinner." Serena's voice was light but seductive and a small smile played at the corner of her lips.
He grinned and lowered her on the couch, one arm behind her head, the other behind her back. He began trailing light kisses down her neck and a tiny moan of pleasure escaped her lips. Suddenly, her hand shot out, catching Darien on his chest and pushing him off her. He quickly removed his arms from behind her and watched as sat up and got off the couch, leaving him in awe.
"Serena, what's wrong? I..." Darien's questioning voice was cut off by Serena's harsh but sad one.
"Darien. I don't want to do this."
Sort of odd, don't you think? She waits forever to get Darien like this then stops him? Oh, warning. THERE WILL BE A LEMON NEXT CHAPTER. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, SORRY, BUT IT WILL BE IN THERE UNLESS I GET AT LEAST 5 REVIEWS SAYING NO LEMON. You have been fairly warned, so no complaining. See you next time!
Eileen and Serena had driven to the nearest mall, about fifteen minutes from their house. Serena's cell phone had rung at half past five, Darien's voice coming over the phone in a semi-nervous state.
"Sere, my parent's and I were wondering if your mother was going to bring someone. Could you ask her for us?"
"Sure, hang on." Serena lowered the phone from her mouth and turned to her mother. "Mom, are you bringing a date?"
"No, honey. I don't have anyone to bring." Eileen smiled and turned her attention back to the racks of dresses.
"No, Darien, she isn't bringing a date. Why?" Serena's smiled in a mischievous way, trying to figure out Darien's motivation.
"We're trying to figure out the seating plan. Thanks! See you soon." Darien hung up quickly, leaving Serena slightly confused. Moments later, she was back, staring at the racks.
The two women took many dresses into the changing rooms, but soon picked out their favorites. After paying, they walked out into the mall and to the nearest salon. They both sat down and had their hair, make-up and nails done. Soon, it was time to leave, and they paid and walked back to their car. Driving home quickly, as soon as they reached the driveway, they ran into the house.
Serena ran up to her room and took out her dress, stripping to just her unmentionables. She slid the dress over her legs and torso, doing up the zipper and clasp on her back.
The dress was simple, a shimmering pale pink silk strapless gown. It was plain all the way to the bottom, which cut off just below her knees and showed off her creamy legs. Silver sandals adorned her feet and her toes were painted the color of her dress, as were her fingernails. Her long, golden blonde hair cascaded down her back in loose ringlets and her eyes were framed with pale pink glittery eye shadow, black mascara on her eyelashes.
She walked down the stairs and met her mother, whose dress was equally stunning. It was a silky baby blue spaghetti strap dress, which perfectly contrasted her stale blue eyes, and cut off just below her knees, showing legs that rivaled her daughter's. Her chestnut hair was twisted into a bun, tiny hair jewels placed all over it.
The two joined arms and walked over out of the house, jaws dropping at the white limo sitting in their driveway. The driver opened the door and let Eileen in, followed by Serena.
"Ah, Serena, Eileen, you look amazing. We're so glad you could make it!" Edward's warm smile grew at the sight of Serena and her mother.
"We'd like to introduce you to Michael, our friend. Eileen, if you don't mind, he'll be your date for this evening." Anastasia grinned and introduced the two to each other.
Serena lent over to Darien and whispered lightly into his ear, "So this is why you asked if my mom had a date!" She giggled and planted a small kiss on Darien's cheek.
The group rode for a half hour, talking and laughing the whole time. When they reached La Pasión, they entered the building and were led to their table just off the dance floor. After ordering drinks, the three couples danced for twenty minutes until their food arrived.
Darien and Serena danced closely, her arms linked around his neck and his behind her back. Edward and Anastasia danced while watching the young couple, talking about the events recently and enjoying life back home. Eileen and Michael danced together and chatted, learning about each other. As it turned out, Michael and Eileen had both recently lost a loved one and were adjusting to newly-single life.
The night went on with everyone talking and sharing stories, Eileen and Michael sharing many secret glances with smiling eyes, Darien and Serena kissing at nearly every available opportunity.
When the couples were finished with their meals, the four adults stayed at the table to talk some more, and Darien led Serena to the dance floor.
"Serena, I know we've gone through some really tough things in the past year, and I don't want to put much pressure on you.
"From the day we were at my house, one year ago, I knew you were right for me. I tried to forget how much you mean to me when I was in England, but I just couldn't. I love you, Serena Moon. Will you marry me?" Darien got down on one knee in the middle of the dance floor, pulled out a small, velvet box, and looked deeply into Serena's eyes. As he opened the box, she stared at the ring sitting inside it. Set in white gold, the ring had one blue sapphire and one pink sapphire set side by side in the middle with two diamonds on each side. Serena's jaw dropped and she stood silent, tears of joy falling gently from her eyes.
"Serena, please don't cry." Darien's hand came up to wipe the tears away, and as he did, Serena's hand covered his.
"Darien... I have waited forever to hear you say that. Yes, of course I'll marry you!" She grinned widely and Darien stood and wrapped his arms around her. They stayed on the dance floor as everyone in the restaurant clapped and cheered for the newly engaged couple. She turned her head up and looked Darien in the eyes, and Darien lowered his head and placed his lips gently on top of hers.
The four adults stood as Darien and Serena arrived at the table, all in tears of joy at the reunion at their families. Everyone hugged and cheered, laughing and giggling at how a simple moment could turn six people into crying fools.
The group split up, the adults in one limo, Serena and Darien in another. While Eileen was dropped off at home, Serena and Darien were taken to his apartment.
The couple got out of the limo and took the elevator up to Darien's penthouse suite. The two kissed the whole way up, ignoring the fact that other people also occupied the space.
When they reached the top floor, the doors opened and Darien picked Serena up bridal style, carried her into the suite and set her down gently on the couch. Darien sat down next to her and kissed her passionately, his tongue exploring her mouth as if to memorize it. His hands wrapped around her back and hers settled loosely on his shoulders. Darien picked her up and sat her on his lap, staring deeply into her eyes.
"Have I ever told you I love you? More than anything else in the world?" Darien's eyelashes lowered seductively, his voice low and husky.
"Only a million times in the limo and at dinner." Serena's voice was light but seductive and a small smile played at the corner of her lips.
He grinned and lowered her on the couch, one arm behind her head, the other behind her back. He began trailing light kisses down her neck and a tiny moan of pleasure escaped her lips. Suddenly, her hand shot out, catching Darien on his chest and pushing him off her. He quickly removed his arms from behind her and watched as sat up and got off the couch, leaving him in awe.
"Serena, what's wrong? I..." Darien's questioning voice was cut off by Serena's harsh but sad one.
"Darien. I don't want to do this."
Sort of odd, don't you think? She waits forever to get Darien like this then stops him? Oh, warning. THERE WILL BE A LEMON NEXT CHAPTER. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, SORRY, BUT IT WILL BE IN THERE UNLESS I GET AT LEAST 5 REVIEWS SAYING NO LEMON. You have been fairly warned, so no complaining. See you next time!