The car was filled with an uncomfortable silence and Serena was starting to think she may have made a mistake. She looked over at Darien's perfect profile as he concentrated intensely on the road purposely not looking at her. He looked so serious she wondered if he was angry with her, she couldn't remember ever seeing him quite this somber especially when they were alone.

"Where are we going?" She asked tentatively.

"My place, too talk." He answered shortly. Serena turned to watch the road fly by asking quietly. "Are you mad at me?" He glanced at her then sighed.

"No." He said then answered more firmly. "No I'm not mad at you." Serena let out the breath she was holding and wondered why he was so solemn. Then what he's said finally penetrated. They were going to his place to "talk", they'd be utterly alone at his place to "talk." Her throat closed and butterflies danced in her stomach. Her body flushed with nervous anticipation and she took one deep breath then another trying to calm herself.

Darien pulled into the underground and parked then they just sat there in awkward silence.

"Well let's go." He said finally undoing his seatbelt and opening the door. Serena followed his example then trailed him to the elevator. The trip from the car to his apartment was silent and neither was quite sure how to break it. Darien unlocked his door and gestured for Serena to precede him. She walked into the roomy apartment in awe, she hadn't thought a teacher could afford a place like this. It was stylish and lavishly decorated in a distinctively male fashion but it was gorgeous all the same. Paintings and black and white photos decorated the walls and she spun around taking everything in.

"Do you like it?" Darien asked a small smug smile tugging at his lips as he leaned with arms crossed over his chest watching her.

"It's ok I guess." She shrugged gracefully taking a coupled of sauntering steps backwards. He threw his head back and laughed pushing off of the wall stalking towards her. The back of her legs hit the couch and she collapsed into it.

"Imp." He muttered taking a seat in the arm chair. Serena looked down at her hands and the laughter died on Darien's face.

"What did you want to talk about?"

"What you did wasn't very nice." Darien stated and Serena's head shot up.

"What are you talking about?"

"You pretending to be 16."

"I never!" She cried indignantly. "Just because your so stupid you assumed" Darien held up his hand in submission.

"You win you win." He chuckled quietly. Serena continued to glare at him as he watched her with a thoughtful expression.

"What?" She finally demanded forcing herself not to fidget under his gaze.

"I have a room here, and I need a roommate…" Darien trailed off.

"Are you suggesting what I think your suggesting?"

"Maybe. If you're thinking that I'm suggesting you move in here, then I am. Andrew is looking for some help so you can work there after school to pay rent and continue with school." Darien gave a small smile and Serena leaning back on the couch considering the offer.

"What are the rules."

AN: I'd write more but I'm being kicked off the computer I'll add more tomorrow