The Perfect Prank
Chapter XII. Playing In The Snow
By: Sailor Angie
AN: All I have to say is never spill apple juice on your computer, even if you really need to get work done. I missed my baby (my computer) while it was getting fixed, but I've got it back now. Thank goodness. Another challenge for you guys at the end. I know it's been a while, but I'd still like it if you would Read, Review, and Enjoy!
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Serena grumbled as the sunlight penetrated her eyes. "Morning again?" She whined. Recently the nights had become her savior. For during the night she could dream about him.
Serena hadn't seen Darien in a week. She hadn't seen him since that night because of winter break. Now she was having withdrawal. She had never realized how much she had taken him for granted. She missed him so much. She missed his smell, and his voice, and his laughter, but most of all she missed his mouth.
"C'mon Serena, get out of bed!" her little brother Sammy bounced onto her bed, "Doncha know it's Christmas!" Sammy pulled all the covers off his sister. "Get up, there's a surprise for you in the living room!" Sammy grabbed Serena's hand and dragged her out of her bed still clad in her shorts and tank top.
"What's the big deal!?" Serena finally shook Sammy off her arm.
"This came for you this morning!" Sammy handed her a white box.
"It's just from mom and dad, stupid. They're trying to make up for not being here for the 4th year in a row." Serena smirked.
"No, I asked, Howard said that they left all our presents under the tree before they left." Sammy insisted.
"I'm sure it's just a mistake, they probably forgot to leave it here." Serena reasoned.
"I don't think so Serena, but you might as well open it and find out." Sammy urged her.
Serena rolled her eyes as she opened the box. However as soon as she saw the contents she almost dropped the box when she gasped.
Inside the box were a dozen red roses. Serena only stated at them for a while, before finding a note nestled in between the flowers.
"Boring," Sammy skipped away.
Serena slowly opened up the hand written note; it read:
Dear Serena,
I trust your break is going well. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. In fact you're all I've been thinking of.
Andrew's having a New Year's party, but I don't want to go. I thought we could do something alone. Give me a call and we can make plans.
Merry Christmas Serena, you're in my thoughts.
Love Darien (555-5683)
P.S. Hope you like the roses. They reminded me of you.
Serena wanted to cry. The flowers were so beautiful, and she didn't know if she could be away from him for another week. She grabbed the phone and dialed the number she had been given.
It rang . . .
And rang . . .
And ra—
"Hello?" Darien's voice questioned.
"Darien?" Serena had to be sure.
"Merry Christmas Serena, I'm guessing my gift got to you on time." Serena felt him smile.
"They're so beautiful, but where did you get the money to pay for them?"
"I have money," he chuckled, "But you did like them?"
"They're my favorite; how did you know?"
"They're the only kind of flower that came close to you." He paused, "Stop blushing."
Serena laughed as the rosy color slowly faded from her face, restoring it to its original color. "So Andy's having a new year's party?"
"Yup, I thought I'd ask you to do something with me before Mina got to you."
"Will Raye and Chad be there?" Serena's tone became serious.
"Yeah," Darien answered shortly
"Okay," Serena let it go, "Did you have any plans in mind?"
"Uh, well, I figured we could go out to dinner, and that's as far as I got."
Serena giggled, "Well, that's a good start. We could just play it by ear." Serena suggested.
"Okay," Darien agreed, "Well, you decide where you want me to take you for dinner. And I guess if you have any ideas for after dinner. When do you want me to pick you up?" Darien finished his thought.
"I dunno seven?"
"Okay, well, I better go."
"I'll see you, in a week, at seven." Serena smiled.
"I don't know if I can wait that long." Darien mumbled.
"I can't either, Merry Christmas Darien, and thank you so much for the flowers. They're beautiful."
Slightly embarrassed that she had heard him he replied, "Merry Christmas Serena, and you're welcome."
Serena hung up the phone, and sighed light-heartedly. "I get to go out with him next week." She smiled.
Unfortunately Sammy was right behind her after she hung up the phone, "Serena has a boyfriend, Serena has a boyfriend . . ." Sammy screamed about the house.
"You're lucky you're too young to put up a fight." She yelled after him, "And besides he's not my boyfriend." She paused, "Yet." She finished quietly.
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"Dinner was great, where on earth did you find out about that restaurant?" Darien said as he and Serena walked to his car.
"Mina recommended it to me; her and Andrew eat there all the time." Serena replied.
"So what do you want to do now?" The tension built; not that it hadn't been building all night. Anyone who had known about their previous encounters would have applauded them for not dropping everything and making out on top of the dinner table.
"I know it's kinda cold out, but the snow is so pretty in the moonlight, Can we just take a walk?" Serena suggested.
"Okay," Darien smiled at her.
They began walking down the sidewalk on the outskirts of the campus. They walked along silently for a while admiring the beauty of the night and the presence of each other.
Slowly Serena felt Darien lace his fingers through hers. She looked up at him and smiled . . . they continued walking.
Soon they had reached a small park, whose snow was new and untouched. Serena let go of Darien's hand and pointed, "What's that?!" Serena exclaimed.
Darien spun around to see what Serena was talking about. As he turned, Serena was swift and stealthy with her execution.
Darien's eyes shot open as the cold snow hit his head and began trickling down his neck. Slowly he turned to face her, "Why did you do that?" He demanded.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Serena kept her poker face.
"You messed with the wrong guy." Darien had a vicious twinkle in his eye.
Serena barely had time to evaluate the situation before she was being bombarded with snowballs.
With no means of escaping she had no other option but to defend herself. It was only when she got a clear shot at him square in the nose that he stopped.
Both soaking wet, they stood and stared at one another. It had begun to snow again in large puffy balls. "You're gonna get it," He challenged.
"Bring it." Serena smiled.
Darien charged, and tackled Serena to the ground. Once again on top of her, he showed no signs of releasing his grip.
"This seems very familiar. Have we been in this position before?" Serena giggled, but was cut short when Darien seized her mouth.
At this Serena pulled him closer and let him kiss her long and hard. She loved being held by him. To hell with the prank. She knew it wasn't gonna work since he kissed her the first time. But it was only now that she had discarded the idea completely.
His warmth surged through her body. She never wanted to let him go. But soon she realized that this warmth was not warmth, but rather numbness from the snow in which she lay.
Darien broke their kiss gently and whispered into her ear, "Spend the night with me."
Serena smiled slyly and kissed his cheek, "I wouldn't dream of saying no."
Darien helped her to her feet and they both trekked back to his car hand in hand.
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AN: Did you like Sammy's cameo? He's younger in my story, like 5 or 6 I think. It's really gonna go fast now that they're together. I've got some really nice and mushy chapters in store for y'all. Okay, so onto the challenge.
Challenge #3: Did any of you guys notice anything odd about Darien's number? I'll give you a hint: look at the last four numbers. If anyone seriously gets this, I will honest to god, send you a prize through the mail (if you're willing to give me your address). It's a good prize too, I promise! (I dunno what I'll do if a bunch of you get it, but I think it's kinda hard.
And how could I forget my reviewers?!
The Final Stillness of Saturn, celticas, thank you for your support of my reviewer response system. It's people like you that make a difference (I feel like a PSA or something, meh)
Kirei*snow*tenshi, Krys, Lina, Okay, okay, she'll call of the prank, I promise, just wait one more chapter okay.
Sailor Sagittarius, we'll see more of Mina later, but I guess I wanted this story to be more Serena/Darien heavy. Unfortunately, that means including less of supporting characters.
Leira1, okay, you've really sparked my imagination, I've got an idea that you're totally behind, but, it's in the last chapter. So you'll just have to wait, but it's good, oh is it!
AMI MIZUNO1, Pamela, serena79, Illusioner1412, DarkSun, I promise I won't spill apple juice on my computer again okay. And I've got finals next week, so I should have more time after that okay. Thanks for coming back, even though I'm bad at updating.
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Preview --- Chapter XIII. Illicit Relations --- Oh goodness, what happened that night they spent together? What will happen over break, and when they get back to school? Raise your hand if you think they had sex! (I gotta get my mind outta the gutter.)
Chapter XII. Playing In The Snow
By: Sailor Angie
AN: All I have to say is never spill apple juice on your computer, even if you really need to get work done. I missed my baby (my computer) while it was getting fixed, but I've got it back now. Thank goodness. Another challenge for you guys at the end. I know it's been a while, but I'd still like it if you would Read, Review, and Enjoy!
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Serena grumbled as the sunlight penetrated her eyes. "Morning again?" She whined. Recently the nights had become her savior. For during the night she could dream about him.
Serena hadn't seen Darien in a week. She hadn't seen him since that night because of winter break. Now she was having withdrawal. She had never realized how much she had taken him for granted. She missed him so much. She missed his smell, and his voice, and his laughter, but most of all she missed his mouth.
"C'mon Serena, get out of bed!" her little brother Sammy bounced onto her bed, "Doncha know it's Christmas!" Sammy pulled all the covers off his sister. "Get up, there's a surprise for you in the living room!" Sammy grabbed Serena's hand and dragged her out of her bed still clad in her shorts and tank top.
"What's the big deal!?" Serena finally shook Sammy off her arm.
"This came for you this morning!" Sammy handed her a white box.
"It's just from mom and dad, stupid. They're trying to make up for not being here for the 4th year in a row." Serena smirked.
"No, I asked, Howard said that they left all our presents under the tree before they left." Sammy insisted.
"I'm sure it's just a mistake, they probably forgot to leave it here." Serena reasoned.
"I don't think so Serena, but you might as well open it and find out." Sammy urged her.
Serena rolled her eyes as she opened the box. However as soon as she saw the contents she almost dropped the box when she gasped.
Inside the box were a dozen red roses. Serena only stated at them for a while, before finding a note nestled in between the flowers.
"Boring," Sammy skipped away.
Serena slowly opened up the hand written note; it read:
Dear Serena,
I trust your break is going well. I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. In fact you're all I've been thinking of.
Andrew's having a New Year's party, but I don't want to go. I thought we could do something alone. Give me a call and we can make plans.
Merry Christmas Serena, you're in my thoughts.
Love Darien (555-5683)
P.S. Hope you like the roses. They reminded me of you.
Serena wanted to cry. The flowers were so beautiful, and she didn't know if she could be away from him for another week. She grabbed the phone and dialed the number she had been given.
It rang . . .
And rang . . .
And ra—
"Hello?" Darien's voice questioned.
"Darien?" Serena had to be sure.
"Merry Christmas Serena, I'm guessing my gift got to you on time." Serena felt him smile.
"They're so beautiful, but where did you get the money to pay for them?"
"I have money," he chuckled, "But you did like them?"
"They're my favorite; how did you know?"
"They're the only kind of flower that came close to you." He paused, "Stop blushing."
Serena laughed as the rosy color slowly faded from her face, restoring it to its original color. "So Andy's having a new year's party?"
"Yup, I thought I'd ask you to do something with me before Mina got to you."
"Will Raye and Chad be there?" Serena's tone became serious.
"Yeah," Darien answered shortly
"Okay," Serena let it go, "Did you have any plans in mind?"
"Uh, well, I figured we could go out to dinner, and that's as far as I got."
Serena giggled, "Well, that's a good start. We could just play it by ear." Serena suggested.
"Okay," Darien agreed, "Well, you decide where you want me to take you for dinner. And I guess if you have any ideas for after dinner. When do you want me to pick you up?" Darien finished his thought.
"I dunno seven?"
"Okay, well, I better go."
"I'll see you, in a week, at seven." Serena smiled.
"I don't know if I can wait that long." Darien mumbled.
"I can't either, Merry Christmas Darien, and thank you so much for the flowers. They're beautiful."
Slightly embarrassed that she had heard him he replied, "Merry Christmas Serena, and you're welcome."
Serena hung up the phone, and sighed light-heartedly. "I get to go out with him next week." She smiled.
Unfortunately Sammy was right behind her after she hung up the phone, "Serena has a boyfriend, Serena has a boyfriend . . ." Sammy screamed about the house.
"You're lucky you're too young to put up a fight." She yelled after him, "And besides he's not my boyfriend." She paused, "Yet." She finished quietly.
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"Dinner was great, where on earth did you find out about that restaurant?" Darien said as he and Serena walked to his car.
"Mina recommended it to me; her and Andrew eat there all the time." Serena replied.
"So what do you want to do now?" The tension built; not that it hadn't been building all night. Anyone who had known about their previous encounters would have applauded them for not dropping everything and making out on top of the dinner table.
"I know it's kinda cold out, but the snow is so pretty in the moonlight, Can we just take a walk?" Serena suggested.
"Okay," Darien smiled at her.
They began walking down the sidewalk on the outskirts of the campus. They walked along silently for a while admiring the beauty of the night and the presence of each other.
Slowly Serena felt Darien lace his fingers through hers. She looked up at him and smiled . . . they continued walking.
Soon they had reached a small park, whose snow was new and untouched. Serena let go of Darien's hand and pointed, "What's that?!" Serena exclaimed.
Darien spun around to see what Serena was talking about. As he turned, Serena was swift and stealthy with her execution.
Darien's eyes shot open as the cold snow hit his head and began trickling down his neck. Slowly he turned to face her, "Why did you do that?" He demanded.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Serena kept her poker face.
"You messed with the wrong guy." Darien had a vicious twinkle in his eye.
Serena barely had time to evaluate the situation before she was being bombarded with snowballs.
With no means of escaping she had no other option but to defend herself. It was only when she got a clear shot at him square in the nose that he stopped.
Both soaking wet, they stood and stared at one another. It had begun to snow again in large puffy balls. "You're gonna get it," He challenged.
"Bring it." Serena smiled.
Darien charged, and tackled Serena to the ground. Once again on top of her, he showed no signs of releasing his grip.
"This seems very familiar. Have we been in this position before?" Serena giggled, but was cut short when Darien seized her mouth.
At this Serena pulled him closer and let him kiss her long and hard. She loved being held by him. To hell with the prank. She knew it wasn't gonna work since he kissed her the first time. But it was only now that she had discarded the idea completely.
His warmth surged through her body. She never wanted to let him go. But soon she realized that this warmth was not warmth, but rather numbness from the snow in which she lay.
Darien broke their kiss gently and whispered into her ear, "Spend the night with me."
Serena smiled slyly and kissed his cheek, "I wouldn't dream of saying no."
Darien helped her to her feet and they both trekked back to his car hand in hand.
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AN: Did you like Sammy's cameo? He's younger in my story, like 5 or 6 I think. It's really gonna go fast now that they're together. I've got some really nice and mushy chapters in store for y'all. Okay, so onto the challenge.
Challenge #3: Did any of you guys notice anything odd about Darien's number? I'll give you a hint: look at the last four numbers. If anyone seriously gets this, I will honest to god, send you a prize through the mail (if you're willing to give me your address). It's a good prize too, I promise! (I dunno what I'll do if a bunch of you get it, but I think it's kinda hard.
And how could I forget my reviewers?!
The Final Stillness of Saturn, celticas, thank you for your support of my reviewer response system. It's people like you that make a difference (I feel like a PSA or something, meh)
Kirei*snow*tenshi, Krys, Lina, Okay, okay, she'll call of the prank, I promise, just wait one more chapter okay.
Sailor Sagittarius, we'll see more of Mina later, but I guess I wanted this story to be more Serena/Darien heavy. Unfortunately, that means including less of supporting characters.
Leira1, okay, you've really sparked my imagination, I've got an idea that you're totally behind, but, it's in the last chapter. So you'll just have to wait, but it's good, oh is it!
AMI MIZUNO1, Pamela, serena79, Illusioner1412, DarkSun, I promise I won't spill apple juice on my computer again okay. And I've got finals next week, so I should have more time after that okay. Thanks for coming back, even though I'm bad at updating.
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Preview --- Chapter XIII. Illicit Relations --- Oh goodness, what happened that night they spent together? What will happen over break, and when they get back to school? Raise your hand if you think they had sex! (I gotta get my mind outta the gutter.)