Crossing the boundaries
A/N: People I am super sorry I haven't been updating. It's because my computer had a really big meltdown and it took a while to get fixed. Well I'm back with the long awaited chapter 7. Here it is enjoy!!! Oh yeah I borrowed two songs for this chapter. "What Makes you Different" by Backstreet Boys and "Where Did I Go Right?" by Hilary Duff. Well please don't sue. Oh yeah and if you want download the songs to check out how they sound. Thanks!!!
Chapter 7: Risk it all
Darien sat down on his couch and looked over at his guitar. Tomorrow was the big day. The day he was anticipating for and hopefully would bring Serena into his arms. He placed the smooth, cold instrument in-between his hands. He imagined Serena sitting right before him and him looking into her eyes as he sang his heart out to her. It would all be perfect. He hoped.
Serena sat on her bed and stared down at her notepad. The lyrics she had written for her piano solo were confusing. She wasn't sure that they were good enough for the talent show or for Darien. She looked down at her floor and remembered what Mina had said earlier. Could Darien actually make her happy? Was she really that scared to give her heart away? Why was it so difficult for her to let him love her? Suddenly there was a light rapping at her door. "Who is it?" Serena asked impatiently. "Sweetie Mina's here to see you." Her mother replied. Serena sat up. "Let her in" Slowly her door opened and Mina entered.
"Hey Serena." She smiled as she sat on her bed. "Hey Mina. What brings here?" Serena asked curiously. "I wanted to know how your act for the talent show is going. You do know it's tomorrow right?" Mina asked worriedly. "Of course I remember. I'm just not sure if my lyrics are good enough." Serena grabbed her notepad. "Sing it to me." Mina replied. Serena's eyes widened. "No I can't. It doesn't make sense. You wouldn't understand." Serena answered quickly. Mina laughed as Serena stuttered. "It has to do with Darien doesn't it?" "What?! I'm not even sure. I'm so mixed up. I guess the lyrics are as messed up as I am." Serena looked down at her notepad again. "Look Serena I'm your friend and I think we can be honest here with each other. I'm not a blonde bimbo and I know it has to do with Darien. Just sing it please." Mina asked as she put on a little pout. "Fine but you have to promise not to laugh." Serena stood up and walked over to her keyboard. "I solemnly swear that thou shall not laugh at thee." Mina placed her hand over her chest. Serena laughed and sat down at her stool. She slowly played the keys lightly and began to sing.
I'm always too late/ I see the train leaving/ I'm always laughing/ When it's not cool to smile/ I'm always aiming/ But somehow keep missing/ so how did you get here?/ something is wrong/
Where did I go right?/ How did I get you/ How come all this blue sky is around me and you found me?/ Where did I go right/ How did I get you?/I don't know how I did/ But somehow now I do/
I'm always driving/ Forget where I'm going/ Should have turned left but I'm singing some song and I/ I am arriving as everyone's leaving/ But there you were waiting/ Something is wrong
Where did I go right?/ How did I get you?/ How come all this blue sky is around me and you found me?/ Where did I go right?/' How did I get you?/ I don't know how I did/ But somehow now I do
Makes no sense to me/ No it isn't clear/ But somehow your standing here/ something gets to me/ It says nothing is wrong
Where did I go right/? How did I get you/ How come all this blue sky is around me, and you found me/ Where did I go right?/How did I get you?/I don't know how I did but somehow now I do/ Somehow now I do/ Yeah yeah somehow now I do
Serena stared at Mina expectantly. "Wow…that was…amazing Serena." Mina gasped. "I wasn't sure what I was writing. I guess my feelings took control over my hand." Serena replied. "I think it was a beautiful song. If you are dedicating it to Darien like I think you are it'll be so totally worth it." Mina smiled. "Are you sure? I just want him to know that I'm willing to give us a try." Serena smiled. "Positive." Mina winked.
"So you want me to do what Ray?" Greg asked as they sat together on the lakeside. " I want you to rid Serena of our lives. She's caused enough damage to me. She was the one who ruined my life and she was the one who brought me down. I'm not going to stand around and be treated this way. That's why tomorrow I want you and your little posse to kidnap her. Take her to the old broken down mill across town." Ray snickered. "Ray are you sure? What if we get caught I'll be in some big crap." Greg asked. "Don't worry I doubt anybody will ever notice her absence. And after that I want you to tie her up and gag her. She won't make a peep. And don't fail me Greg. I know she won't survive out there unless you do this right." Ray replied. "Okay. So when should I sneak her out?" Greg asked. "She usually walks to school by herself. So what you have to do is be parked outside of her house, but across the street of course. When she's out of anyone's sight. Snatch the whore! Simple." Ray snapped her fingers. "Okay. I got it. But what do I get in return for the job?" Greg asked slyly. "A very special surprise." Ray touched his face lightly and kissed him.
The alarm clock on Darien's beside table shrilled loudly in the quiet morning. Darien mumbled as he reached out to turn it off. "Damn alarm clock." He yawned and sat up in bed. The sun was shining brightly against his face. He stretched and slowly slumped off his bed. He walked to the mirror and looked over at his reflection. Today was the day that he would make Serena his. His heart leapt with joy at the simple thought of holding her. His phone rang loudly interrupting his thoughts. He ran and picked it up on the third ring. "Hello?" Darien answered. "Hey Darien. Need a ride to school?" Andrew asked from the other line. "Sure I could use a ride since my car's out of gas. Pick me up at 8." Darien answered and hung up. He walked proudly as he went to shower.
Serena looked over at her clock it was seven-thirty and she had slept an extra half hour. "Darn man can't I ever get up on time?" She leapt out of bed and grabbed her bathrobe. She looked at the mirror as she brushed her teeth. She looked like she had actually rested quite well. She was prepared today. She would finally let Darien into her life, and her heart. She smiled at the thought as she jumped into the shower. She whistled her song as she showered and thought of Darien at the same time. Everything was going to completely perfect. Nothing would stop her from being happy today.
"Man my butt is numb Greg. And this mask is as itchy as hell." The masked man complained. "Alex shut up.! If we want Darien to keep his reputation we're going to have to do this." Greg replied as he put on his gloves. "But we've been sitting in this damn van for about an hour and it's so stuffy in here. What takes her so long to get ready?" Greg's best friend Dexter asked. "Okay look there she is. When she reaches that stop sign you'll grab her Dexter. "No problem." Dexter put on his mask and got ready as Greg pulled out of the parking space.
Serena walked happily as she was oblivious to her surroundings. All that was on her mind was Darien and that was it. Suddenly a black van pulled up next to her. Two large built arms grabbed her and threw her into the van. "Get off me! Let me go!" Serena struggled to go free but the person was so strong. They slammed the door closed and drove off.
"Who are you?" Serena asked as she sat in the back of the van. She was nervous and was breathing heavily. "Don't worry about that sweetheart. Just know we're taking you far from here, far from Darien and far from causing damage to anyone else." Dexter replied in a deep, husky voice. "What? Who are you guys? Where are you taking me?" Serena panicked. She tried to push the door open but somebody had pushed her hard against the side of the van. "Don't invent little Ms. Pigtails." One of them smacked her hard against the face. "Please just let me go. Please!" Serena shouted. Suddenly someone hit her hard against the head knocking her out unconscious.
It had hit second period at school and Mina sat alongside Andrew. "Serena was supposed to meet me here." Mina spoke. "Maybe she forgot. You know how Serena gets." Andrew suggested. "But she wasn't even in homeroom. I know she gets to school late but never this late." Mina clenched and unclenched her fists nervously. "Here call her house. She probably got sick or something." Andrew handed her his cell-phone. Mina dialed her number and waited. "Hi Ms. Tskinuo is Serena home?" Mina asked. "She left at 8? Are you sure? Okay thank you." Mina replied and hung up. Darien walked over to them and smiled. "What's up?" Mina looked at the ground nervously. "What's wrong?" Darien asked. "I think Serena's gone missing." Mina answered.