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Hi guys sorry it took me so long to update. I've been busy with school and stuff. Hope you like this chapter...
Chapter 5- You and I
"So where are you taking me" Serena asked as they walked out of the apartment building.
"Well I thought we could go sight seeing, wherever we end up" Darien said shrugging his shoulders, while pressing the button to unlock the car.
"Let me get that for you" Darien said as he opened the door for Serena on the passanger side.
"Thank you" Serena said as he smiled before he closed the door.
"So what have you decided to do for money" Darien asked Serena as they drove down the busy, crowded road.
"Well I don' know. I haven't ever worked a day in my whole life, but I'm sure I'll find some sort of job"
"Well at least you have a positive attitude about it all. I'm sure you'll find a job" He said looking over at Serena and smiling, as she did the same.
"I thought I should start looking tomorrow" Serena said looking out the window to really take in that she was in New York.
The whole day Serena and Darien went sight seeing. Serena couldn't believe what she was seeing. She was really in New York. No longer was this city in her dreams, no longer would she have to see it in pictures and images on the television screen, she was really there. After hours of the city, Darien took her to Central Park where they took a walk and got a bite to eat. Serena, having a sweet tooth, she and Darien got a scoop of ice cream in a waffle comb as they starred out at the lake from a small wooden bridge.
"How's the ice cream?" Darien asked as he took a bite of his own.
"It's good, want to try some"
"Why not" he said as he took a bite of her ice cream. "You're right that is good"
"I got this flavor all the time when I was in London"
"If you don't mind me asking Serena what happened in London" Darien said as Serena thought for a second, as she let her emotions go.
"Well, everything happened. I was so tired of my life. My parents have always wanted me to be a certain way and to act a certain way, and I just got so tired of it. They never really supported me in anything I wanted to do with my life. They wanted to write my story for me, and I just wanted to write it myself" Serena said as she starred down into the water where she saw her reflection silent, thinking about everything she said.
"I think you're going to make it as an actress Serena. I can tell that you have the drive" Darien said getting closer to her so that he could see her face.
"You think so" Serena said picking up her head to look at him. Darien nugged his hand on her chin for her to pick her head up. He looked deep into her eyes to see the truth about his words.
"I know so" He said as Serena smiled as Darien leaned in to kiss her. She pulled back for a slight second before locking her lips with his. As his light and gentle kiss fell upon her like an angel's lips kissing hers, Serena fell into the moment and closed her eyes to savor the moment.
When they parted Serena looked into his eyes and said the most random thing that came to mind.
"You taste like mint chocolate chip" Serena said as they laughed. Darien took her hand into his as they continued to walk around the park.
"I guess we should head back to Lita's so you can go shopping"
"Alright" Serena said a little bit disappointed that she had to leave his company.
When they finally reached the apartment building Darien and Serena got out of the car.
"Well I guess I'll call you later" Darien said as leaned on the building with his arm trapping Serena between him and the brick wall. Serena smiled looking into his deep blue eyes that seemed to suck her into his world.
"Alright" He leaned in to kiss her, but this time their kiss was a little bit more passionate. Serena pushed him closer to her. His kiss tasted like sweet honey and caramel wrapped into one as his tongue wrapped around hers seductively. When their kiss was over Serena looked at him and smiled.
"I'll see you later" Serena said still smiling.
"Alright" Darien said giving her a quick peck on the cheek. She smiled as she closed the door to the entrance to the apartment building, she started to jump up and down. (Wow) She thought to herself as she closed her eyes acting like a little kid who just found out they were going to Disneyland. A fairly old woman walked down the stairs to find Serena jumping up and down like a crazy person.
"Oh umm…. Macy's had a great sale" Serena said passing the women and going up the stairs only to find herself still acting happy. She opened the door to Lita's apartment to see two other women with her. One had blonde hair and hazel colored eyes, that seemed to sparkle just like Lita's had when Serena met her. The other had raven black hair. So black that no crayon could match it. She also had dark brown eyes that were almost black. It reminded Serena of a black hole out in space that would suck you in if you looked at them long enough.
"Hi Serena," Lita said as Serena walked in her direction in the living room, "This is Rei," She said pointing to the smiling raven haired woman, "and this is Mina" She said pointing over to the blonde haired woman.
"Hi nice to meet you" Serena said shacking their hands and smiling as they did the same.
"Serena just moved here yesterday from London" Lita began to say pouring herself a glass of apple juice in the kitchen as the three of the other girls sat on the couch.
"Really, from London, what's it like?" Rei said interested in this new girls back round.
"It's nice, but I think New York is wonderful, from what I've seen"
"Oh, it's not that great, after you've lived here for awhile" Mina said smiling, as she took a sip of her drink. Serena smiled back as Lita made her way back over to the couch.
"Well should we get ready to go shopping?" Lita asked as the girls responded yes and walked out the door to spend some money.
"That's so cute" Mina said to Serena as she held up a cute button striped blouse for the work area.
"You think" Serena said a little iffy.
"Yeah it goes perfect with your skin tone" Mina said as she continued to go through the racks of clothing. Serena held it up to her and figured Mina was right. She continued to carry it as she went through a rack of jeans.
"Oh Serena I meant to ask you where you were today" Lita said while searching the rack of clothing nearest to Serena.
"Well, Darien showed me around and we just went sight seeing"
"Anything else happen" Lita said as Serena started to blush.
"Yeah…" Serena said trying to look away.
"What, come on spill" Lita said as Rei and Mina came over to hear Serena's response.
"We kissed" Serena said looking bashful.
"I knew he liked you" Lita said feeling physic.
"That's cool, you and Darein. He's a great guy" Rei said. "We've been friends for about 3 years and he's been a great friend. I just never went for him because I would have hated to mess up our friendship. But that's more than I could say for Mina" Rei said giving Mina a look as Mina started to blush. Serena looked at Mina a little confused.
"Well Darien and I only went out for a couple of months, but I was so busy with my job it just didn't work out, but I'm glad you two are together, you just seem like a really great person" Mina said to Serena smiling.
"Thanks, you guys are great too"
"Well lets go pay for this shit before they close the store and lock us in" Lita said as the girls laughed and followed her to the register.
When Lita dropped Mina and Rei off, Serena sat in her room looking at her purchases that she had made that day. She was quite pleased with what she now had hanging in her small little closet. She took a shower, got in her pajamas, and pulled the covers over her. As she laid in bed she looked up at the ceiling, wondering what tomorrow would bring.
Tuesday Morning (That's kinda funny cause it's a store, yeah I'm a dork…. On with the story)
Serena woke up and got dressed. She made her way downstairs and went to a little coffee shop that was around the corner. She got her caramel frappocino, and sat down with a news paper and her new cell phone that she had bought with Lita, Mina, and Rei.
She started where the jobs list was. She tried being a dog walker, but got turned down. She tried to call for a job as a waitress, but they still turned her down. She tried everything and still no one would hire her. As she started to give up on her job search, Darien walked into the coffee shop. He didn't notice her until he made his order.
"Serena"
"Hey" Serena said sounding a bit down because she couldn't find a job.
"Well how's the job search coming?" he asked her as he sat down in the chair next to her at the table.
"Not well. I've called on everything, even dog walking and they still wouldn't hire me. I need this money so bad, if I don't get it then I can't get an agent, I can't do anything in the acting field" Serena put her head down on the table in her frustration and took a deep breathe.
"Oh Serena," Darien said rubbing her back, " You'll find a job, don't worry" She lifted up her head to see his soft face. He made her feel a little bit better. She smiled at him as the woman from behind the counter called out his order. He got up to grab his coffee and made his way back over to Serena.
"Don't worry about it" He said giving her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Um… you know I'm free tonight and I was wondering if you'd like to go out?" He asked as Serena smiled at him.
"Sure"
"Good, I'll pick you up then around 7:00" With another quick kiss on the lips he walked out the door on his way to work. Serena watched him walk out and then continued to look at the paper, again. The whole day she spent trying to apply for jobs and not one hired her. She went everywhere around town walking in her high heels that somehow hurt her after 30 minutes walking down the street. By 5:00 she gave up and walked down the street back to the apartment building feeling down. She walked around the corner and made her way up the stairs to her apartment. She shut the door and saw Lita sitting on the couch, heels kicked off on the floor, and her business suit thrown on the chair with a bowl of Lean Cuisine in her hands watching a rerun of Will and Grace in the dim light of the sun that was still peaking out from behind the buildings in the window.
"What's wrong Serena" Lita said as Serena looked so sad she almost had a tear in her eye.
"I tried all day getting a job and no one would hire me" She said now crying out of frustration sliding down the door, hands covering her face. Lita put her bowl down and then went back for one more bite, before going over to Serena.
"Serena it's going to be fine, you'll find a job. It'll happen when your not even looking for it, kind of like love. Wow that just sounded dumb" Lita said to Serena as she out her arm around her to comfort her. Serena laughed a little at what she had said.
"See there's that laugh" Lita said. "Come on let me see that smile" Lita said like a mother to a child as Serena chuckled a bit and smiled.
"Don't trip, chocolate chip, you'll find a job sooner or later, you'll be that actress you want to be" Lita said as Serena looked at her and smiled.
"Thank you Lita" Serena said hugging her. "I guess I should get ready"
"For what" Lita asked.
"Oh Darien wanted to go out tonight, so he's picking me up soon" Serena said getting up off the floor, taking her hells off in the process.
"Oh, don't do anything I wouldn't do" Lita said with a smirk as Serena gave a little chuckle.
"Well I'm going to take a shower" Serena said as she made her way to the bathroom.
An hour or two later ...
"You look nice" Lita said after she hung up the phone.
"Thanks. Who was that?" Serena asked, putting on her new black coat on.
"Oh Todd"
"Who's Todd?" Serena asked as she sat down on the couch next to Lita.
"Oh he's my boyfriend"
"Really"
"Yeah, you know me and you should double date sometime" Lita said smiling.
"That would be fun" Serena said.
"Hey you know tomorrow, we should all go out or something. You can meet everybody, or as we call it our little circle of friends"
"That'd be nice" Serena said as she wondered who else there was to meet and if they were as nice as the people that she had already met. Just as she finished her sentence There was a knock on the door. It was Darien. Lita got up to open it as Serena followed her.
"Hey Lita" Darien said as he gave her a hug. "Where's Serena?"
"Right here" Serena said as she got her purse from the chair and walked over to the door. "I'll see you later Lita" Serena said giving her a hug before walking out the door.
"Alright have a good time you two" Lita said to them before closing the door to her apartment.
Darien put his arm around her as they walked down the hall and gave her a peck on the cheek. Once in the car Serena just smiled as he drove her down an unfamiliar street.
"So where exactly are you taking me" Serena asked.
"It's a surprise" He said smiling. She smiled back and looked back out the window at the lights that now lit up the city.
He took her inside a nice restaurant where he was greeted immeadiatly.
"Your table is waiting for you sir"A woman with brownish colored hair said with a wink. Darien smiled as he took Serena by the hand and walked through the restaurant.
"Darien where are you going there's no more tables up there" Serena said as she followed him up the steps in the restaurant. She had no idea where he was taking her at all. When they finally reached the top where the door was he turned to face her.
"Close your eyes" He said to her as she smiled.
"Why" Serena asked confused.
"Just close your eyes" He said softly with a smile as she did what she was told. She heard him open the door. He took her hand in his and then looked at her as her eyes were shut tight.
"Alright open them" He said as she opened her eyes. They were wide open when she saw what was in front of her. It was a small table with rose petals scattered around it's red silk table clothe. The white candles were lit and there were even more white and red rose petals scattered on the ground as the white sparkling china sat on the table still with two wine glasses and silver ware on the roof of the building. The stars shone brightly in the night as the moon also showed its light on the setting.
"This is beautiful Darien" She said as she moved closer to the table. Darien walked past her as he pulled out her seat. She sat down and looked at the table in front of her. It was so romantic, almost like something that you would see in a movie.
"I know it's not the best but I tried" Darien said as he smiled at her while he sat down.
"Darien this is so beautiful" Serena said as she looked around.
"I'm glad you think so" Darien said smiling.
"How did you get this" She asked him.
"Well this is the restaurant I work at, so I pulled some strings and I was able to get the roof for us"
"Darien this is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. Thank you" Serena said looking at him.
"Well Serena you're worth it. You know I figured this was the place to ask you. I know we've only known each other for a while, but I would like you to be my girlfriend" He said as Serena smiled at him.
"Of course I would" Serena said as he held her hand on the table. (Of course I will) Serena thought to herself in her head.
Hey guys. How did you like it? Please read and review, I really appreciate it. I will try and do my best to update. Thanks for reading. If you want more of my stories you can read my other story "Enemy's or Lovers". Thanks. -RoseyRose.
