The Perfect Prank
Chapter XIV. Kissing Her Breathless
By: Sailor Angie
AN: Please don't give me crap for re-using parts of a one shot I wrote. I would not have done this if I didn't think it fit, I truly believe you'd be missing out if you skipped this chapter, so please, by all means Read, Review, and Enjoy!
"I'm 5 minutes away." Darien held his cell phone with one hand and steered with the other. "I'm taking you out tonight; you need a break from studying."
"Don't you mean, you need a break from studying? And besides, I can't get ready in 5 minutes. I look like hell." Serena protested.
"That's impossible, you always look gorgeous." Darien smiled.
"But I have tests." Serena whined.
Darien parked the car, "It's a Friday night Serena." He got out of his car and began walking towards her building, "You'll have all weekend. I just want you for one night." He reasoned.
"One night always turns into more than that." Serena shut her book, "Once you get me in your apartment, you never let me leave."
Darien walked up the stairs silently while listening to her complaints and let himself into her room, "That's not true." He whispered into her ear.
Serena jumped at his sudden appearance, "Don't do that!" She fumed.
He kissed her cheek and pulled her out of her chair, "C'mon, you're not one to turn down free food." He looked her in the eye.
"Fine," She threw her hands in the air and broke their eye contact, "But I want ice cream and lots of it!"
Darien chuckled as he grabbed her coat and purse as he escorted her out the door, while she continued her rant.
After a light dinner, Darien gradually persuaded Serena to split a sundae with him as opposed to getting her own.
Serena was in a silly mood, and decided it would be fun to spoon feed Darien. The problem only started after Serena accidentally got some whipped cream on his nose.
Darien glared at her feigning anger and finally broke the silence, "Well, you did it; now lick it off." He stared strait through her as she noted that his eyes had gotten a bit stormier and his raven hair seemed a bit more ruffled.
"Darien," She giggled nervously through clenched teeth. Although she was not above doing silly things in public she felt this was going a tad too far.
"Go on," He smiled obviously plotting something.
"Darien." Still in shock she tried to reason with him.
"Fine, then I'll go first." He stuck his finger in the whipped cream and put some on her nose. He then pushed the sundae aside and leaned over the table. His tongue gently swept across her nose then flicked into her mouth for a moment. He was intent on making her realize that whipped cream off his tongue was better than on ice cream. He finished by giving her a short but fulfilling kiss; then motioned for her to take the chair to his left. Smiling all the while as he watched her.
As soon as she sat down he spoke, "Okay now it's your turn." He looked at her provocatively. His eyes sent shivers down Serena's spine.
"You're horrible," She laughed. Serena placed a hand on his thigh to prop herself up to rid his nose of the whipped cream. She brushed her tongue over his nose gathering the contents. But no sooner had she done so, that he seized her mouth. He flicked his tongue in and out of her mouth ambushing her senses. She enjoyed his playful manner.
Eventually he released her from her enraptured stance, "I wanna show you something," He breathed shallowly into her ear.
She smiled, "I'd follow you anywhere."
They rode silently in the car, but it was a comfortable silence. Momentarily they had arrived at their destination.
"It's just a green house." Serena seemed disappointed as she got out of the car and tried to avoid the drizzle that had begun to fall from the dark sky.
"You haven't been inside yet." Darien's voice attempted to hide his excitement, but could not.
Serena understood as soon as she entered the indoor garden. Butterflies flapped over her head as bright exotic flowers stared back at her. "How did you find out about this place?" Serena scanned the scenery in awe.
"My friend Lita used to work here when I was younger." He placed his hand on the small of her back as they walked along a thin cobble-stone path. "But you haven't seen the best part yet." Darien smiled slyly.
"There's more?" Serena couldn't believe she had never noticed this place before.
As they rounded a corner a pristinely clear pond came into their view. The water sparkled as they approached it. "Oh Darien, this is so gorgeous," Serena couldn't hold back anymore. She removed her sandals and let her bare legs drape over the edge of the pond as she adjusted her skirt.
Following suit, Darien took his shoes and socks off and began to roll his pants up. Unfortunately when he went to sit beside Serena he lost his footing and stumbled into the pond. His head popped up coughing and stuttering. Serena tried not to laugh, but it was useless. He removed his soaking jacket and threw it on the ground next to Serena, "So much for not getting wet, huh." He laughed and held his arm out for her to help him out of the four feet of water.
Foolishly she put her hand out for him to grab, but instead he yanked her in with him, "DARIEN!!!" Serena yelled before he put his hand over her mouth.
"Shhhh," he hissed, "We're in public." He smiled.
Serena burst out in laughter and Darien joined her, "This is the most fun I've ever had." She smiled back at him.
"Oh, it's not over yet." Darien pressed his body against hers, allowing her to feel every muscle through his soaked clothing. He moved a wet strand of hair out of her eyes then proceeded to kiss her breathless. "Spend the night with me." He somehow managed in between their kisses.
Serena's voice had been lost a long time ago; she could only nod in agreement.
"I'm gonna take a shower." Serena set her purse down on the counter as soon as they had arrived at his apartment.
Darien followed her into the bathroom, "Me too," He stated quizzically.
She laughed, "When I'm done." She shoved him out of the bathroom and shut the door and locked it.
"Are you sure you don't need any help in there?" He shouted from the hallway. The thought of her behind the door undressing caused in-decent thoughts to pollute his mind and in turn affect him physically.
"I'm sure." Serena giggled at she started the water, "Pond water and me don't mix," She said to her self as she stepped into the shower.
When she emerged from the bathroom twenty minutes later, her full figure was exposed as she wore nothing but a towel and her smile. Little water droplets clung to her damp skin, while others let go and rolled down her creamy skin.
Darien raised an eye brow as she strutted down the hall and stood before him. He made a cat call before she rolled her eyes and opened her mouth to speak, "I can make due with my wet underwear, but can I borrow a shirt?" Her face looked positively innocent and therefore adorable.
"Sure you don't want to stick with the towel? Or better yet, nothing at all." He grinned widely. She frowned, "Fine," He gave in, "I'll get you one."
Darien traipsed into his room with Serena on his heels. He rummaged through his dresser momentarily before pulling out an old t-shirt with a university logo emblazoned on it. "Here ya go babe," He handed it to her.
"Turn around." She requested; amused at his mildly aroused state. He turned his back to her with little protest as she got dressed. Once finished she wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, "Let's have some fun," She whispered enticingly into his ear, waiting for his reaction.
"What did you have in mind?" He placed his hands over hers, thinking to himself how much he enjoyed it when she attempted to seduce him.
"Truth or dare." She laughed as she released her hold.
Thinking that the game could have promise, he agreed, "Okay, but you go first. Truth or dare Serena?" He waited patiently for her reply.
"Truth," Serena smirked.
"You were supposed to pick a dare." He chortled, "Fine, umm. Oh hell I don't know." His brow furrowed as he tried to think of a good question.
While Darien pondered, Serena relocated herself on his bed and laid down on her side facing him. She made note of the navy satin sheets she had recently purchased as a Valentine's Day present. She had not yet had the pleasure to indulge in their game of romance. However, she did realize that they smelled just like him; just like his kisses. An assault of musk and fresh roses. She missed his taste already; had it been that long?
His eyes wandered back to her after he had been thinking for a while. Serena began to laugh inwardly as his jaw dropped and something else rose. Darien found his disposition quite appetizing. Then he noticed her laughing quietly. "Do you think it's funny when you do this to me?"
"Do I think it's funny?" She stopped laughing to repeat his question, "No, not really. I take it as a complement that I can make you rise to the occasion." She began laughing again. "Okay, truth or dare?" She inquired.
"Dare." He grinned seductively.
"You will regret that Mr. Shield." She grinned back, "I dare you to call Andrew and ask him if his refrigerator is running. And when he says yes, tell him that he'd better go catch it." She kept up a serious façade.
"But it's close to midnight." He looked at her in bewilderment.
"Oh well," She shrugged stoically.
"Fine, but you'd better say dare next time, because I want revenge." He grabbed the phone off the wall, and took a seat next to Serena and dialed. The phone rang and someone picked up, "Is your refrigerator running?"
"I think so?" Replied a drowsy Andrew.
"Andy, who is it?" Mina sounded in the background.
"Well, you'd better go catch it." Darien hurried and hung up the phone, "That was so mean. And you knew Mina'd be there." His demeanor changed as his eyes sparkled dangerously, "Now, as for you—" Darien was cut off by the phone. He picked it up, "Hello?" He was confused.
"Darien, why the hell are you making prank calls at midnight?! Is Serena rubbing off on you that much?!"
"Andrew?!" Darien began to panic.
"Do you think I'm stupid? I've got Caller I.D."
"I ummmm—" Serena grabbed the phone from Darien and hung up.
"Took him long enough to call back." She muttered under her breath as she made a face at the phone.
"You knew he had Caller I.D.?" Darien glared at her.
"You're the one who used to live there." Serena quipped, then stuck her tongue out at him.
"Oh, you are gonna get it!" Darien pinned her to the bed and began tickling her; forgetting the game completely.
"STOP!" She repeated through laughter.
"What's that Serena? Stop laughing, I can't understand you." He joked, but eventually let her go.
She rolled off the bed still breathing hard. Serena placed her hands on her hips, "Seducing young women? Honestly Darien, I expected better fr—" She was interrupted when Darien lunged at her, knocked her to the floor, and then promptly began to kiss her senseless.
Eventually she escaped his lips, "We've got to stop ending up like this." She chuckled, thinking of how much she did enjoy him when he was above her and so close.
"Well, if you'd stop antagonizing me." Darien defended himself.
"Oh, you can take it. Besides, you like it." She wore an amused smirk.
"So." He kissed her forehead.
"Exactly," She pushed him off her, "Dork." She heard Darien gape behind her. . . exactly the response she wanted.
"You did not just—"
"Just what?" She walked toward him. As he backed away he fell backwards onto the bed. She beamed, "Now I have you exactly where I want you."
"Serena, always the temptress." He grabbed her arms and pulled her on top of him, "Let's go to bed."
"Okay," She smiled wickedly, letting devious thoughts run about in her head, and turned off the light. She did so love spending the night at his apartment. While in his bed, nobody could interrupt them. And Serena always slept very, very well; Darien made sure of that.
AN: I swear, if half the people that have me on Author Alert, would just click the little review button, it would make me so happy. Please, It won't take you that long, I promise! Well, regardless of what you may think, I really like this chapter, and it came out much better than I had expected, or planned that it would. I feel like I finally found the proper place for a one shot that I always liked.
A note to my readers about the prank: I have not forgotten about the prank, and yes, it will come to the surface again, all in due time. Please stop bothering me about it, and just enjoy some quality SxD relationship/dating time okay. Remember, I've got a master plan.
MoonlightUsa, mz x sushi, refer to above note, and thanks for reviewing
Coey-chan, Neva, Illusioner1412, BeckyJoe3689, Bunny Bunz, The Final Stillness of Saturn, AMI MIZUNO1, a quick update, and longer chapter just for you, and because I was bored, and trying to avoid studying for finals.
Serenity's Angel In Heaven, more action? I thought I had plenty last chapter.
Krys, they did, I hope the end of this chapter clarifies that for you
Lina, thank you for understanding my motives behind this chapter, I really appreciate it
Preview --- Chapter XV. A Pleasant Surprise --- Spring Break is right around the corner. What does Darien have up his sleeve for Serena during their much deserved break?