The Perfect Prank
Chapter XVI. An Unpleasant Surprise
By: Sailor Angie
AN: I do not write solely for reviews, I write for my readers enjoyment, and because I like to. The flames have been deleted, and I will continue writing. I just want to forget it ever happened and move on with my stories. At least for this chapter I don't have time to respond to my reviewers, I'm leaving at 4 am tomorrow morning to dig up dinosaurs in Wyoming. Yay! Anywho, thank you to everyone who gave me words of encouragement, you all mean so much to me. This chapter is for you.
"Serena! Darien!" Mina shouted as soon as she spotted her best friend's familiar hair style. "What are you guys doing here?"
Serena spun around to face her roommate. She was clearly distraught, but Mina seemed not to notice.
"I could ask you the same thing." Darien smiled through clenched teeth as Andrew strode up behind Mina.
"Hey Darien, you sounded so enthused about his place I thought we should give it a try." He placed an arm possessively around Mina's shoulders.
Darien began to pink the bridge of his nose, "Andrew—" He growled.
"It's so great to see you both." Serena interrupted him before he said something he'd regret, "Perhaps after dinner we can go out for drinks or something."
"Sounds great!" Mina cheered, "Oh, Darien, you got all of Serena's clothes okay right?" She asked.
"Yeah." He stated shortly; clearly annoyed with the situation.
"Okay." Mina ignored his attitude, "Well, talk to you guys later." She and Andrew walked calmly away.
"I cannot believe this!" Darien banged his fist on the table.
Serena took his hands in hers, "Darien," She looked into his eyes, "It's okay." She spoke softly, "Let's take a deep breath. . . ." They both slowly inhaled and exhaled, "We won't let them ruin our fun." She grinned and kissed his hands still in hers.
He nodded, "You're right."
Their food arrived shortly, and soon they had forgotten about Andy and Mina.
"Are you getting dessert?" Darien set down his fork.
"No, not if we're getting drinks later." She wiped her mouth with her napkin.
"Oh yeah, I forgot." Darien scowled.
"Let me put it to you this way Darien, if we indulge them now, they'll leave us alone for the rest of the week. Besides, you can't tell me that Mina and Andy didn't come here for some action. They won't bother us; they'll want to be alone just as much as we do." She reasoned.
"I know Serena, but I just wanted to take you away from them and everything else for a week." Darien motioned for the check.
"Don't you see Darien, I don't care where we are, I just want to be with you."
"You're just too good to be true." He smiled meekly.
Serena giggled, "Wanna take advantage of me again before we go out for drinks?"
"Do you even have to ask?" Darien left cash and a tip on the table before escorting Serena to their room.
"Get on the bed." Darien commanded humorously.
Serena jumped on the bed and began to unbutton Darien's shirt as he kissed her roughly Darien removed Serena's shirt, and as she unzipped his fly, Mina burst through a door Serena had hardly noticed before.
"Hey Guys! We got conjoining rooms!" Mina suddenly realized that they were both shirtless and the position of Serena's hands, "Oh," She giggled, "Sorry, I'll knock next time." She excused herself from whence she came.
Serena and Darien stared at each other in astonishment.
"Did she say –" Darien began.
"Conjoining rooms." Serena finished as she put her shirt back on. She shook her head, "I don't know if this is going to work."
"Don't put your shirt back on, I'm not done yet." Darien whined.
"Then go finish in the bathroom," Serena was agitated, "They're right next door," She pointed to the door, "They can probably hear us right now." She raised her voice in frustration.
"No we can't!" Andy yelled from the other room.
Serena put her hands on her hips, "What are we supposed to do?"
Darien sat on the bed and pulled his shirt over his broad shoulders. Serena walked to him and knelt on the ground as she re-buttoned his shirt. "Why don't we just go to the bar with them, and kindly explain that it would be best if we didn't see each other this week and focus on our relationships more." Darien suggested.
"Okay," Serena agreed.
There was a knock on the door from the other room, "You guys decent?" Andrew snickered to himself.
"Yeah," Darien rolled his eyes and helped Serena to her feet.
Andrew entered, "You guys ready to leave?" He asked.
"Yeah," Serena and Darien sighed together.
"Serena, you have to see this hot little cocktail dress I got on sale." Mina sounded from the other room.
Moments later Darien locked the door before heading down to the bar.
When the group of four arrived, Darien and Serena both noticed right away that Andrew kept constantly checking his watch.
Darien grew nervous watching Andrew's habit: "Is it broken?" Darien snapped.
"No, it's just that they should have been here by now." Andrew responded.
"They?" Serena spoke flatly.
"There they are!" Mina smiled.
Serena and Darien turned around, only to come face to face with Greg, Amy, Chad, and Raye.
"Uhh, hi." Serena squeaked.
"Andy, Serena and I are really tired, we drove here, I know you guys all flew. Anyway, we want to get some rest so we can make the most of tomorrow." Darien excused himself and Serena.
"Oh," Andrew understood, "Well, we'll wake you up tomorrow and we can to to the beach together."
"Serena, it'll be so much fun! We can take Amy and Raye on, in some beach volleyball." Mina suggested.
"Bikini's?!" Andrew's eyes lit up.
"You betcha," Mina grinned seductively.
"Sure Mina, whatever." Darien grabbed her arm and pulled her toward the door.
"Don't be too loud," Andrew elbowed Darien, "Mina and I are right next door."
Darien tried to look amused by Andrew's comment through his disgust.
"Catch you guys later." Serena was barely able to manage.
"This is a nightmare." Darien couldn't believe what had just happened.
"How do you feel about Raye being here?" Serena's insecurities began to show.
"Pissed, just like I'm pissed that the rest of them are here." He looked at her hands fidgeting, "You don't think I still have feelings for her, do you?" Serena averted his gaze and blushed, "C'mon, let's go walk on the beach and talk. I would like to get everything out in the open so we can forget it ever happened, okay?" He wrapped his arms around her, as he started at the beginning making sure to express every detail.
They walked along the beach for a while, but soon grew tired and decided to sit down and finish their conversation. "Do you understand now, that I am completely over Raye?" Darien asked Serena softly.
She sat silently for a moment before responding, "I trust you more than I've ever trusted anyone Darien. I do believe you; it's just hard for me to see you in pain when she's around. I'm sorry." She countered.
He held her closer, "You only need to understand one thing . . ." Darien pulled her chin up with his thumb and forefinger.
"What's that?" She asked softly; long eyelashes drawn heavily.
"I love you Serena." He stopped her from responding, "And I don't want you to say anything back, I just want you to know. I think a part of me always loved you, because I've never met anyone quite like you." He laughed gently, "You keep me on my toes and you don't let me get away with anything. You're the only you. That's why I love you." He hugged her tightly and held her close for a long time.
She kissed him softly, holding back tears. She had never felt so special before. She briefly interrupted their exchange. "I want you to take me back up to our room and make love to me." She whispered sensually.
"Nothing would give me more pleasure." He complied.
However, when they finally reached their room after much passionate kissing on the way their mood was shattered.
They laid in bed next to each other, both wide awake, listening to the drunken sex in the next room.
"You're so hot Andy, take me now!" Mina slurred loudly.
"Oh god Mina," he slurred back.
"I can't take this!" Darien got out of bed and began to pack his and Serena's suitcases, "We're going home. This is grotesque."
Serena slowly got out of bed and slipped into her clothes and shoes. "Are you sure you'll be able to drive this late?" Serena was concerned.
"I'll get some coffee on the way." He zipped his bag shut.
"Why don't we crash at my place this week? I've got a pool, and all the servants are off." She suggested.
"Anything's better than this," He kissed her cheek and closed the door.
AN: I know that was kinda graphic, but I hope it made you all laugh. I want to put the comedy back in this romantic comedy before it gets angsty again.
Preview --- Chapter XVII. More In Store --- When Serena and Darien return to Serena's home, what other obstacles with they have to overcome to be alone together?