Laptop KaK: Yes! The cat is almost out of the bag! Catcher/Darien is
slipping up! (Note the kiss in the last chappie) more and more of the real
dare is coming out! Will he be able to keep it together? Even I don't know
about now...writer's block strikes again! A big Thanx to MoonGirl5657! I'm
sure as soon as she reads this she will know exactly what I'm talking
about.
Disclaimer: Darien and the gang escaped last night. I looked everywhere for them only to find they are back with Naoko. Now I really don't own them. Down with love called. They were outraged to find someone attempting to rewrite such comic genius. I will be getting another call from them for a lawsuit. (Sigh) don't own any quotes from movie.
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Down with Love
Chapter 16
You Give Me Fever
---------------------------------------------------------- (sere pov)
What a mess!
Throwing my jacket onto the chair I sulked into the kitchen. I needed something Catcher proof. That man was driving me up the wall. One minute he was cold the next he was an inferno. I just wish he would make up his mind. Before my eggs dry up and die. I had told Mina all about it and her only prognosis was he was gay. I let out another original unlady-like snort.
I refuse to believe that. Not after that kiss.
I walked into my room to put on anything a little less formal than my pink dress. The night lights of this live-wire city seemed to glow their brightest now that my spirits were down. A warm smile made a way unto my face. This was a part of the city many dreamed of seeing. I reached my hand up....
and pulled the drapes closed.
I was not one of the many right now. Padding back into the kitchen I picked up the bowl full of fat-free chocolate. Why the sudden change? I had gained 3 pounds. 3 pounds of sex fat. Do you know it's almost a proven fact sex can help you not only burn calories but also lose weight? Well now you know.
---------------------------------------------------- (flashback sere pov)
What would it take to get to this man? After that kiss, OH that kiss, he had completely shut me out. He might not have thought I noticed but I did. His whole demeanor had changed. I watched as he unsuccessfully tried to walk as far away from me as possible.
This was not going well at all.
I cleared my throat to make my presence known. He cast me a glance before returning his eyes forward. Hff. Now THAT was a little rude. "Is there something wrong Catcher?" His confident steps faltered as I waited for an answer. "Nothing is wrong Serena." I scrunched up my nose not liking his tone. "You've been acting weird since..." I let the sentence hang in the air. I could tell he was touchy with the subject.
Was it something I had done? No Sere the seduction was completely unintentional. I held my ground. This had gone on long enough! I would spend the rest of this date in unresolved conflict. "Catcher I think it's about time we had a talk." I wasn't going to take no for an answer and part of me knew he knew that bit of information too.
"What is there to take about? Nothing happened..unless you wanted something to happen?" There was a strange glint in his eyes that made me take a step back. What was WRONG with the man? I acted flustered before delivering my answer. "I want to talk about us! I think it's time we got to know each other better." I fluttered my eyelashes to get my point across. I noticed the wind ruffle his bangs as the silence loomed on.
The tension ran high as his eyebrows an further and further to his hair line. "Better you say. How much better do you want to know me Serena?" I backed up more to be able to look him fully in the eye. He had gotten my point. It was time to go in for the kill. I brushed up against him daring to be as close as possible. "Much better."
He slowly wrapped his arms around my waist getting comfortable in this new position. He smiled a smile eerily identical to the one I had giving him in the restaurant. I had to hold in a gasp. No wonder the man always looked so innocent. If he used a smile like that all the time hundreds of men would be banging down his door right now. Like they weren't right now.
He pressed himself against me and I struggled for control. I lowered my head, lips brushing in the barest of kisses. "All the way better." If that didn't get him I don't know what to do. He smiled another devilish grin before closing the distance between us. It was chaste but sweet. "As you wish Sere." I sighed prepared for anything.
"I was born in Silver Crystal General Hospital....."
I blink back unnecessary tears and held back a groan. Banging my head on his shoulder I listened while he told me his whole life story. I had been prepared for anything.
Anything..but that.
---------------------------------------------- (end flashback Raye pov)
Grocery shopping was a pain in the ass. I wondered from isle to isle looking for the groceries that were currently missing from my kitchen. Lost in thought I stared at not shelf in particular. Snapping myself out of those thoughts I struggled to remember what I was so diligently searching for in this isle.
My stomach growled as I scoured the shelves reminding me what I was looking for in the first place. This was not pleasant at all. I passed the front window looking at the stars in the sky. I hated shopping when the sun was out. I liked going an hour or two before closing. Most people where in here before that and finding a short line was murder.
Turning down the last isle I stopped to examine the cereals. The only things left were the fruit section against this isle. I rolled my eyes as the shelf shook and a giggle came out of nowhere. I picked up a box of Rice Crispies Treats cereal be fore preparing to leave the isle.
"Greg, stop and put that THING back!"
I froze in my tracks at the sound of Amy's voice. Knowing it wasn't polite to listen in on other people's conversations and not giving a damn I crept closer to the shelf. "Aw c'mon, Ames. I don't know why you're so scared. No one is here to judge you." I heard her sigh and the rustling of clothes.
"It's too risky Greg. Besides it's too big. It would never fit in this small thing. You know my limit. I'm not that loose." I gasped mortified that Greg would even suggest a thing. What the hell did they think they were doing?
"Whatever happened to Miss Try Anything?" He mocked her and I could have sworn I heard Amy groan. "Is it supposed to be shaped like that though? It isn't even sanitary. What if I contract some kind of disease? I noticed the offended silence Greg offered.
"You know its clean Amy. I can't believe you think it's weird shaped! Have you always felt this way? Forget it. Just squeeze it in..here." I was mortified at the grunting sound and the rustling of fabric I heard. I covered my mouth to stop from letting out a big gasp of surprise. He wouldn't force himself would he?
"It's too big, Take it out! You couldn't even get it half-way in." I tried not to be horrified at the mocking tone Amy had. Knowing I had heard too much I scuttled as fast as my legs would carry me to the register.
-------------------------------------------------------- (Amy pov)
"Greg did you hear something?" I readjusted everything Greg had messed up and peered cautiously over into the next isle. He just muttered about the unfairness of it all and pouted. I gave him a smile I only used around him.
"Oh don't be such a sourpuss. You know how I feel about bananas."
------------------------------------------------------------- (Mina pov)
Miserable.
I'm miserable and I'm not going to take it anymore. I need to get off my ass and stop feeling sorry for myself. Who wants to date a party pooper? Brushing off the crumbs from the cakes and ice cream I had eaten I got up to prepare a hot shower.
Andrew was not going to get me down.
It was over and I needed to move on! I'm sure he had. I let the hot water trail down my body making plans for the day. Amy's Bachelorette Bash was in a few days. I could go and shop for an outfit! I could even invite Sere! The two of us could scour the mall until all the guys and the clothes had been seen.
We could do anything we want.
We were DOWN WITH LOVE!
So why was I the only one who felt so alone?
------------------------------------------------------------- (andy pov)
This is ridiculous!
Everytime I hear the faintest sound I jump. I expected any minute to have the surprise attack of the century happen to me. People started on the streets. It wasn't everyday they got to see a madman who hadn't been caught yet.
I had my reasons.
Watching my back became my number one priority. Nothing else mattered. Darien had not been to work for the past few days and I knew all systems were on overload looking for any sign of him. I left no source unsed and no rock unturned.
I would be prepared when he struck. And oh what a lovely counter-attack I had.
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Short so sue me! (Lawyers come out from under the bed) argh! I thought I left you all at home! You're EVERYWHERE! I'M NOT EVEN SAFE IN ny! No responses today. I'm on my way back home and after watching over my grandfather who has Alzheimer's its hard to get any sleep without worrying about where he is. All I want is some sleep. Plus I have another update coming up tom.!
Disclaimer: Darien and the gang escaped last night. I looked everywhere for them only to find they are back with Naoko. Now I really don't own them. Down with love called. They were outraged to find someone attempting to rewrite such comic genius. I will be getting another call from them for a lawsuit. (Sigh) don't own any quotes from movie.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Down with Love
Chapter 16
You Give Me Fever
---------------------------------------------------------- (sere pov)
What a mess!
Throwing my jacket onto the chair I sulked into the kitchen. I needed something Catcher proof. That man was driving me up the wall. One minute he was cold the next he was an inferno. I just wish he would make up his mind. Before my eggs dry up and die. I had told Mina all about it and her only prognosis was he was gay. I let out another original unlady-like snort.
I refuse to believe that. Not after that kiss.
I walked into my room to put on anything a little less formal than my pink dress. The night lights of this live-wire city seemed to glow their brightest now that my spirits were down. A warm smile made a way unto my face. This was a part of the city many dreamed of seeing. I reached my hand up....
and pulled the drapes closed.
I was not one of the many right now. Padding back into the kitchen I picked up the bowl full of fat-free chocolate. Why the sudden change? I had gained 3 pounds. 3 pounds of sex fat. Do you know it's almost a proven fact sex can help you not only burn calories but also lose weight? Well now you know.
---------------------------------------------------- (flashback sere pov)
What would it take to get to this man? After that kiss, OH that kiss, he had completely shut me out. He might not have thought I noticed but I did. His whole demeanor had changed. I watched as he unsuccessfully tried to walk as far away from me as possible.
This was not going well at all.
I cleared my throat to make my presence known. He cast me a glance before returning his eyes forward. Hff. Now THAT was a little rude. "Is there something wrong Catcher?" His confident steps faltered as I waited for an answer. "Nothing is wrong Serena." I scrunched up my nose not liking his tone. "You've been acting weird since..." I let the sentence hang in the air. I could tell he was touchy with the subject.
Was it something I had done? No Sere the seduction was completely unintentional. I held my ground. This had gone on long enough! I would spend the rest of this date in unresolved conflict. "Catcher I think it's about time we had a talk." I wasn't going to take no for an answer and part of me knew he knew that bit of information too.
"What is there to take about? Nothing happened..unless you wanted something to happen?" There was a strange glint in his eyes that made me take a step back. What was WRONG with the man? I acted flustered before delivering my answer. "I want to talk about us! I think it's time we got to know each other better." I fluttered my eyelashes to get my point across. I noticed the wind ruffle his bangs as the silence loomed on.
The tension ran high as his eyebrows an further and further to his hair line. "Better you say. How much better do you want to know me Serena?" I backed up more to be able to look him fully in the eye. He had gotten my point. It was time to go in for the kill. I brushed up against him daring to be as close as possible. "Much better."
He slowly wrapped his arms around my waist getting comfortable in this new position. He smiled a smile eerily identical to the one I had giving him in the restaurant. I had to hold in a gasp. No wonder the man always looked so innocent. If he used a smile like that all the time hundreds of men would be banging down his door right now. Like they weren't right now.
He pressed himself against me and I struggled for control. I lowered my head, lips brushing in the barest of kisses. "All the way better." If that didn't get him I don't know what to do. He smiled another devilish grin before closing the distance between us. It was chaste but sweet. "As you wish Sere." I sighed prepared for anything.
"I was born in Silver Crystal General Hospital....."
I blink back unnecessary tears and held back a groan. Banging my head on his shoulder I listened while he told me his whole life story. I had been prepared for anything.
Anything..but that.
---------------------------------------------- (end flashback Raye pov)
Grocery shopping was a pain in the ass. I wondered from isle to isle looking for the groceries that were currently missing from my kitchen. Lost in thought I stared at not shelf in particular. Snapping myself out of those thoughts I struggled to remember what I was so diligently searching for in this isle.
My stomach growled as I scoured the shelves reminding me what I was looking for in the first place. This was not pleasant at all. I passed the front window looking at the stars in the sky. I hated shopping when the sun was out. I liked going an hour or two before closing. Most people where in here before that and finding a short line was murder.
Turning down the last isle I stopped to examine the cereals. The only things left were the fruit section against this isle. I rolled my eyes as the shelf shook and a giggle came out of nowhere. I picked up a box of Rice Crispies Treats cereal be fore preparing to leave the isle.
"Greg, stop and put that THING back!"
I froze in my tracks at the sound of Amy's voice. Knowing it wasn't polite to listen in on other people's conversations and not giving a damn I crept closer to the shelf. "Aw c'mon, Ames. I don't know why you're so scared. No one is here to judge you." I heard her sigh and the rustling of clothes.
"It's too risky Greg. Besides it's too big. It would never fit in this small thing. You know my limit. I'm not that loose." I gasped mortified that Greg would even suggest a thing. What the hell did they think they were doing?
"Whatever happened to Miss Try Anything?" He mocked her and I could have sworn I heard Amy groan. "Is it supposed to be shaped like that though? It isn't even sanitary. What if I contract some kind of disease? I noticed the offended silence Greg offered.
"You know its clean Amy. I can't believe you think it's weird shaped! Have you always felt this way? Forget it. Just squeeze it in..here." I was mortified at the grunting sound and the rustling of fabric I heard. I covered my mouth to stop from letting out a big gasp of surprise. He wouldn't force himself would he?
"It's too big, Take it out! You couldn't even get it half-way in." I tried not to be horrified at the mocking tone Amy had. Knowing I had heard too much I scuttled as fast as my legs would carry me to the register.
-------------------------------------------------------- (Amy pov)
"Greg did you hear something?" I readjusted everything Greg had messed up and peered cautiously over into the next isle. He just muttered about the unfairness of it all and pouted. I gave him a smile I only used around him.
"Oh don't be such a sourpuss. You know how I feel about bananas."
------------------------------------------------------------- (Mina pov)
Miserable.
I'm miserable and I'm not going to take it anymore. I need to get off my ass and stop feeling sorry for myself. Who wants to date a party pooper? Brushing off the crumbs from the cakes and ice cream I had eaten I got up to prepare a hot shower.
Andrew was not going to get me down.
It was over and I needed to move on! I'm sure he had. I let the hot water trail down my body making plans for the day. Amy's Bachelorette Bash was in a few days. I could go and shop for an outfit! I could even invite Sere! The two of us could scour the mall until all the guys and the clothes had been seen.
We could do anything we want.
We were DOWN WITH LOVE!
So why was I the only one who felt so alone?
------------------------------------------------------------- (andy pov)
This is ridiculous!
Everytime I hear the faintest sound I jump. I expected any minute to have the surprise attack of the century happen to me. People started on the streets. It wasn't everyday they got to see a madman who hadn't been caught yet.
I had my reasons.
Watching my back became my number one priority. Nothing else mattered. Darien had not been to work for the past few days and I knew all systems were on overload looking for any sign of him. I left no source unsed and no rock unturned.
I would be prepared when he struck. And oh what a lovely counter-attack I had.
------------------------------------------------------------
Short so sue me! (Lawyers come out from under the bed) argh! I thought I left you all at home! You're EVERYWHERE! I'M NOT EVEN SAFE IN ny! No responses today. I'm on my way back home and after watching over my grandfather who has Alzheimer's its hard to get any sleep without worrying about where he is. All I want is some sleep. Plus I have another update coming up tom.!