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Serena lay on her side, staring at the wall. Her heart felt the same as it had last night, it felt like someone had stomped on it with three inch stelleto heels. 'Samantha's stelletos.' Serena thought bitterly, remember the spiky red stelletos that Samantha had worn. 'I can't believe I bought everything he said to me. His words seemed so sincere and heart felt but they turned out to be fake.'
Serena glanced at the red numbers on her digital clock. She groaned as the numbers changed to 6 o'clock. 'It's bad enough that Darien cheated on me but now everyone at school is going to be talking about it, and giving me their pity. Maybe I should just pretend to be sick.' Serena thought as she weighed her options.
School
Serena took a deep breath to steady her racing heart as she entered the front doors of the high school. She had decided to go to school. 'I have to face it sooner or later. I might as well do it now so I don't have to worry about it later.' She thought. She braced herself for the flood of pitying looks that she was sure to receive.
It never failed, when something like this happened, the whole school found out. Someone's sister, cousin, neighbor, who just happened to just happened to be there, overheard or saw the entire thing and it wasn't long before the entire student body knew the who, when, where, and why.
Serena looked back and forth between the smiling faces that peered at her. 'That's odd.' Serena thought. Serena furrowed her eyebrows as she reached her locker. There attached to her locker was a single red rose and a note. The blond took one glance at this and knew that it was from Darien. Serena reached out to tear the rose from her locker when a voice stopped her.
"Darien and you must be getting pretty serious!" A bubbly voice exclaimed. Serena turned around to face the bubbly blond.
The pieces of the puzzle clicked. "Is that why everyone was smiling at me?" Serena asked. Mina nodded.
"We're happy that you finally found a great guy."
"Great, yeah right." Serena mumbled to herself, taking the rose from her locker. She handed the rose to Mina. "Do me a favor and throw this in the trash."
"Why?" Mina asked startled by her friend's request.
"Because if I threw it in the trash everyone would know that something's up and I don't plan on letting them know." Serena said as she turned to take the necessary books from her locker.
Mina put a hand on Serena's shoulder. "What happened?" she asked softly.
Serena shut her locker with a loud bang. "What always happens." Serena said softly.
Mina gasped. "I can't believe it! That low down-"
"Mina!" Serena exclaimed, looking around to the audience that they were drawing. Serena grabbed the still ranting Mina's arm and led her into the girls' restroom. Serena looked under the doors of the stalls to make sure that no one else was in the bathroom.
Serena tossed her books on the counter, startling Mina out of her ranting. "Advertise it on a billboard why don't you?!" Serena said, her eyes shooting blue flames. "That's just what I need, the whole school talking behind my back, about how another guy cheated on me!" Serena hissed taking a step toward Mina.
"Whoa!" Mina exclaimed jumping back from the angry blond. "I'm sorry." Mina said, giving Serena an apologetic smile as she continued to back away from Serena.
Serena's shoulders slumped. "I'm sorry Mina. I shouldn't have snapped like that at you."
"It's understandable after what you've been through."
Serena shook her head as she pulled herself onto the counter. "Still..." Serena trailed off.
"Forget about it. I just can't believe it! I wouldn't have ever taken Darien as the cheating tupe. His brother yeah, but Darien..."Mina trailed off shaking her head.
Serena opened her mouth to ask Mina about her last comment when the bell rang.
"We better head to class. You know how Handel is about tardiness." Mina said, swinging her backpack over her shoulder.
"Yeah." Serena said scooping up her scattered books.
"You never did tell me how you got out of detention." Mina said opening the restroom door.
Serena's face turned crismson. "And I'm not going to tell you either." Serena said.
Lunch
Serena felt herself begin to relax during the day when no one acted out of the ordinary. The tenseness she had begun with this morning had completely vanished. It was now lunch time and Serena had wandered outside by herself and sat under a big oak tree.
A cool winter breeze blew, tousling golden strands that had escaped the meatballs that Serena normally wore. Serena tucked the lose strands behing her ear and leaned back against the firm trunk of the tree. She closed her eyes, letting the soft drone of the other students fade away.
"How are you holding up?" A deep voice whispered into Serena's ear.
Serena opened her eyes. Blue clashed with green. "A little better since no one at school seems to have a clue about what happened last night." Serena said scanning the court yard.
Jordan sat down next to Serena on the thick quilted blanket. "I love this time of year." Serena said. Jordan nodded in agreement. A comfortable silence fell over the two.
"So I was wondering...are you going to the dance tonight?" Jordan asked turning toward Serena.
Serena shook her head and continued to look straight ahead. "What's the point? I was supposed to be going with Darien but after what happened....I'm just not going to go. It's a valentine's dance. A dance meant for couples and I'm no longer a part of a couple."
"So basically you're not going because you don't have a date?" Jordan asked, his spirits rising.
Serena shook her head. "It's not that....Even if I could find another date I wouldn't go. It's too soon and it still hurts too much." Serena said, hugging her knees to her chest.
"But you guys only went out for a couple of days. You barely knew each other." Jordan pointed out.
"It doesn't matter that we only went out for a couple days. In that short amount of time we got to know each other extremely well and I felt myself fall harder for him than any guy I've ever dated."
Jordan cursed mentally. 'That's ok. This is just a minor setback.' He reasured himself. 'I just have to think of another way to get her to go to the dance with me since asking her out right is obviously out of the question, but how...Aha! I got it!' Jordan said, mentally doing a victory dance. "But I thought all dance commiteemembers had to be there though." Jordan said.
Serena groaned. "That's right! I completely forgot about that! We have to help see that everything moves smoothly."
Serena glanced over Jordan's shoulder and saw Darien watching her every move. Serena's eyes flickered over Jordan's face, in attempt to pretend that she hadn't noticed Darien. An idea formed in her mind and a smile spread across Serena's lips. "Do you have a date for the dance?" Serena asked innocently. Jordan shook his head. "Well you don't have a date and I don't have a date, and if I have to go to the dance, I certainly don't want to go alone." Serena said moving her face closer to Jordan's.
"Are you implying what I think you're implying?" Jordan asked, surprised at Serena's sudden change of mind.
Serena leaned in, closing the gap between their lips. Serena pressed her lips softly against Jordan's and pulled away. "What do you think?"
"I'll pick you up at seven." Jordan said with a grin.
"Seven it is." Serena said, glancing at the crestfallen Darien. Serena smiled in satisfaction.
"How do I look?" Serena asked facing Mina, a smile adorning her face.
"Fantastic." Mina said, eyeing the pink silk strapless dress that Serena was wearing. The dress went down to Serena's knees with a slit up the side that came up to mid-thigh. Gone were her usual meatballs and in its place was a bun with curls coming down on the sides.
"My turn." Mina said twirling for Serena.
"Gorgeous as always." Serena replied. Mina was wearing an orange dress that dipped dangerously low in the front and like Serena's dress it was knee length and had a slit up the side.
Mina turned back to the vanity mirror and Serena joined her. "Look at us. Two gorgeous women going solo to the valentine's dance with luck on our side we'll be leaving with two hot guys." Mina said, a smile playing on her lips at the thought of what her valentine hunk would look like.
Serena looked down. "I have a date." She mumbled. She shot a glance at her friend to see her reaction.
Mina looked at her skeptically. "It didn't take you long to get over Darien, did it?" Mina said dryly.
"I'm not over Darien. I still hate him so much for what he did to me and my heart still aches when I think about him and Samantha kissing..." Serena said tears forming in her eyes.
"Did you say Samantha?" Mina asked, arching an eyebrow.
Serena sniffed. "Yeah. That was the girl he was cheating on me with."
"Who told you he was still going out with her?"
"His brother Jordan explained everything to me. He told me that Darien's been going out with Samantha also. Why?" Serena asked wipping her tears away.
"That jerk!" Mina exclaimed. "Samantha and Darien broke up a long time ago. In fact they only went out once. Darien told her it was over but she still hasn't let go of it and Jordan knows that. What you saw was probably one of Samantha's desperate attempts to get Darien back. Jordan is the one who lies and cheats on girls but Darien does not."
"He lied to me?" Serena asked, sitting down on the edge of her bed. Her head was a mixture of emotions. She wasn't sure what to think anymore.
Listen to your heart a voice said. 'Easier said than done.' Serena thought glumly.
"I can't believe you!" Darien exclaimed, entering Jordan's room in a tuxedo. The ebony man had debated on wheter or not he should go to the dance and had decided to go. 'Hopefully Serena will be at the dance and I can explain everything to her.' Darien had thought.
Jordan picked up his coat and turned around. "What's your problem?" Jordan asked, slipping on the tuxedo jacket.
"You kissed Serena!" Darien yelled.
"You've got it all mixed up brother." Jordan said shaking his head. "She kissed me." Jordan said with a coniving smile.
"I don't care how you put it. You two kissed!" Darien said throwing his hands up. "I can't believe you would do that to me. You know how I feel about Serena."
"You two are done. Get over it." Jordan said, straightening his tie. 'Get over it because she's mine now.' Jordan thought with a smile.
"I'll be right back. I have to take care of something." Jordan said, leaving Mina and Serena alone at the dance.
"Why didn't you tell me he was your date?" Mina hissed as soon as Jordan was out of ear shot.
Serena gave Mina a sheepish smile. "Would you believe I forgot?"
"No, and I still can't believe you agreed to be his date even after he lied to you." Mina said shaking her head, her golden curls swaying with the movement of her head.
"Look Mina. I don't mean to sound rude but he's my date and I'll deal with him how I want."
Mina sighed. "Alright...but if he hurts you he's a dead man. I'll sick Sammy and my brothers on him and they will hunt him like the dog he is." Serena felt the corners of her mouth tug upwards into a smile.
"Hey. What are you girls up to?" Jordan asked as he rejoined them. He wrapped a muscled arm around Serena's waist. Serena resisted the urge to cringe at Jordan's touch.
Serena gave him an innocent smile. "Nothing. Nothing at all." Serena scanned the dance searching for a certain ebony haired man. "Is...is Darien here?" Serena asked leaning closer to Jordan.
"Not at the moment but he'll be here soon."
"Oh." Serena said softly, looking down at the ground.
"Hey," Jordan said, putting a finger under Serena's chin and he lifted it so that she looked up at him, "don't worry about him. I won't let him ruin our night." Serena smiled and looked at Mina who was rolling her eyes.
A slow song filled the air and couples covered the dance floor. "May have this dance?" Jordan asked, extending a hand to Serena.
'I can't possibly say "no you lying dirtbag.' Serena thought. "Ofcourse." Serena managed to say, placing her small hand into Jordan's. Jordan led the blond onto the dance floor and pulled her close to him.
"In case I haven't told you tonight, you look great." Jordan said hauling Serena up to him.
Serena pulled away and looked up at Jordan. "You don't look to bad yourself." Serena watched as Darien scanned the dance, obviously looking for her. Serena pressed herself up against Jordan to hide from Darien's view. 'He can't know I'm here. Not yet anyway.' Serena thought. His gaze lingered on Jordan but when he didn't see Serena he headed over to the punch table with a heartbroken expression on his good-looking face.
'I am so sorry Darien.' Serena thought. Serena watched as girls noticed that Darien was alone and headed over to him. Soon a circle of the schools hottest girls had formed around Darien. Serena felt jealousy rise in her and then relief when Darien came out of the circle alone. The soft melody of the song ended and Serena pulled away from Jordan. "I've got to go take care of something." Serena said.
"Can't you take care of it later?" Jordan questioned.
"No, this is really important." Serena said firmly as she watched Darien head to the exit slowly. 'Oh no! He's leaving.' "I have to take care of it now." Serena said as she turned and hurried off.
Serena spotted Mina talking up a cute guy in the corner of the room. "Mina!" Serena exclaimed as she neared her friend. Mina looked up startled. "I'm so sorry for interrupting but I really need your help." Serena pointed to Darien who was close to the exit.
"Gotcha'" Mina said understanding what Serena was wanting her to do. "I'll be right back." Mina said as she excused herself. "You go handle what you need to do and I'll stall him." Mina said as she hurried away.
Serena nodded and went as fast as her high heels would allow her to move. "Next time I'm wearing flip flops." Serena grumbled as she finally made it to the stage.
"Chad!" Serena exclaimed beckoning the shaggy haired man to her. Chad's band had been booked as the band for the dance.
Chad came over to Serena. "What's up babe?"
"I need you to do me a favor."
"Anything for you."
Serena smiled. "That's what I was hoping you'd say." Serena whispered into Chad's ear what she wanted to do.
Chad nodded. "Come with me. I'll go tell the band." Serena followed Chad. Chad nodded to her and the music began, with a shaky hand Serena grabbed the microphone.
"I'm not much of a person with words but here's a song that pretty much summarizes how I feel. This is for you...you know who you are." Serena said into the microphone before she began the song.
"Miss independent
Miss self-sufficient
Miss keep your distance, no
Miss on her own
Miss almost grown
Miss never let a man help her off her throne
So, by keeping her heart protected
She'd never ever feel rejected
Little miss apprehensive
Said ooh, she fell in love"
Serena watched as Darien turned around at the recognition of her voice. Serena locked her gaze on him as she continued singing.
"What is the feelin' takin' over?
Thinkin' no one could open the door
Surprise...It's time
To feel what's real"
Serena was aware of the inquiring gazes that were on her as she felt herself slowly descending the stage stairs.
What happened to miss independent?
No more the need for me to miss him
Goodbye on you
Real love, true love is
Oooh...
Serena walked slowly across the dance floor. Her target? Darien. Darien just stood their opened mouthed in surprise.
Miss independent walked away
I'm so glad I finally feel...
What is the feelin' takin' over?
Thinkin' no one could open the door
Surprise (surprise), it's time
To feel (to feel) what's real
"Serena what are you doing?" Jordan asked as he emerged from the crowd and stood in Serena's path. Without a word, Serena stepped around Jordan and continued on her path.
What happened to miss independent?
No one more the need for me to miss him
Goodbye on you
Real love, true love is
Real...
Serena now stood in front of Darien. Serena dropped the microphone to her side as she ended the song. "Darien...I'm sorry."
"But what about-." Darien began.
Serena shook her head. "It doesn't matter about Samantha or Jordan. I know the truth now. I know that Samantha was only trying to get you back and that you weren't cheating on me with her."
"How-" Darien began.
Serena cut him off. "You see when I ran away from the restaurant when I saw you kissing Samantha I ran into Jordan and he drove me home. I confided in him what had happened and he told me that you and Samantha were still going out. I believed him. I started going to him for comfort. I wanted to get back at you so when I saw you watching us at lunch I kissed him and made a date with him for the dance."
"It wasn't until a very good friend of mine explained to me that you and Sam had broken up a long time ago and what a liar Jordan was. I was so confused. Things I had thought to be true were no longer true. I wasn't sure what to think so I let my heart decide. It was too late to cancel my date with Jordan so I came here with him, my decision made but like I said before I'm not too good with words so I convinced Chad to let me sing."
"In that song you said that you-"
"Yes, I know what I said and I meant it. Darien...I love you." Darien pulled Serena into his arms, everyone else in the room seemed to vanish.
"Say it again." Darien said.
"I love you." Serena said without hesitation. Darien lowered his head to meet Serena's lips in love sealing kiss.
"You can't do this to me!" Jordan yelled.
Serena pulled away from Darien. "Yes I can. I know all about you scheme and guess what? It didn't work." Jordan reached for Serena's arm to pull her away from Darien. Serena stomped on Jordan's foot with her high heels and Jordan howled in pain.
"Stay away from me because the next time you go to touch me will be the last thing you remember." Serena threatened slowly stepping forward.
"This isn't over." Jordan said.
"Yes it is." Darien said stepping forward. He brought his fist back and it connected with Jordan's jaw. Jordan staggered backwards with a confused look on his face before he slumped to the floor. "I can't believe I didn't see it before. I knew Jordan liked you but I never thought he would stab me in the back."
"Both Jordan and Samantha tried to break us up. They both did whatever they had to do to get their way, they lied and deceived us. You know...I think Jordan and that hooker would be perfect for each other. Serena spit out a look of distaste on her face. If she ever comes near you again I will...I'm not sure what I'll do but it won't be a pretty sight." Darien smirked. "What?"
"You sound jealous."
"Why wouldn't I be?" Serena asked as a soft melody filled the air. Wordlessly Darien extended his hand and Serena place her hand in his. Darien led Serena to to dance floor and pulled her close to him. Serena leaned her head against his chest as they danced in total bliss.
tears I'm going to miss this story. Should I do a chapter on what happened to Samantha and Jordan. Let me know! And don't forget to review.
Ja!
Serena lay on her side, staring at the wall. Her heart felt the same as it had last night, it felt like someone had stomped on it with three inch stelleto heels. 'Samantha's stelletos.' Serena thought bitterly, remember the spiky red stelletos that Samantha had worn. 'I can't believe I bought everything he said to me. His words seemed so sincere and heart felt but they turned out to be fake.'
Serena glanced at the red numbers on her digital clock. She groaned as the numbers changed to 6 o'clock. 'It's bad enough that Darien cheated on me but now everyone at school is going to be talking about it, and giving me their pity. Maybe I should just pretend to be sick.' Serena thought as she weighed her options.
School
Serena took a deep breath to steady her racing heart as she entered the front doors of the high school. She had decided to go to school. 'I have to face it sooner or later. I might as well do it now so I don't have to worry about it later.' She thought. She braced herself for the flood of pitying looks that she was sure to receive.
It never failed, when something like this happened, the whole school found out. Someone's sister, cousin, neighbor, who just happened to just happened to be there, overheard or saw the entire thing and it wasn't long before the entire student body knew the who, when, where, and why.
Serena looked back and forth between the smiling faces that peered at her. 'That's odd.' Serena thought. Serena furrowed her eyebrows as she reached her locker. There attached to her locker was a single red rose and a note. The blond took one glance at this and knew that it was from Darien. Serena reached out to tear the rose from her locker when a voice stopped her.
"Darien and you must be getting pretty serious!" A bubbly voice exclaimed. Serena turned around to face the bubbly blond.
The pieces of the puzzle clicked. "Is that why everyone was smiling at me?" Serena asked. Mina nodded.
"We're happy that you finally found a great guy."
"Great, yeah right." Serena mumbled to herself, taking the rose from her locker. She handed the rose to Mina. "Do me a favor and throw this in the trash."
"Why?" Mina asked startled by her friend's request.
"Because if I threw it in the trash everyone would know that something's up and I don't plan on letting them know." Serena said as she turned to take the necessary books from her locker.
Mina put a hand on Serena's shoulder. "What happened?" she asked softly.
Serena shut her locker with a loud bang. "What always happens." Serena said softly.
Mina gasped. "I can't believe it! That low down-"
"Mina!" Serena exclaimed, looking around to the audience that they were drawing. Serena grabbed the still ranting Mina's arm and led her into the girls' restroom. Serena looked under the doors of the stalls to make sure that no one else was in the bathroom.
Serena tossed her books on the counter, startling Mina out of her ranting. "Advertise it on a billboard why don't you?!" Serena said, her eyes shooting blue flames. "That's just what I need, the whole school talking behind my back, about how another guy cheated on me!" Serena hissed taking a step toward Mina.
"Whoa!" Mina exclaimed jumping back from the angry blond. "I'm sorry." Mina said, giving Serena an apologetic smile as she continued to back away from Serena.
Serena's shoulders slumped. "I'm sorry Mina. I shouldn't have snapped like that at you."
"It's understandable after what you've been through."
Serena shook her head as she pulled herself onto the counter. "Still..." Serena trailed off.
"Forget about it. I just can't believe it! I wouldn't have ever taken Darien as the cheating tupe. His brother yeah, but Darien..."Mina trailed off shaking her head.
Serena opened her mouth to ask Mina about her last comment when the bell rang.
"We better head to class. You know how Handel is about tardiness." Mina said, swinging her backpack over her shoulder.
"Yeah." Serena said scooping up her scattered books.
"You never did tell me how you got out of detention." Mina said opening the restroom door.
Serena's face turned crismson. "And I'm not going to tell you either." Serena said.
Lunch
Serena felt herself begin to relax during the day when no one acted out of the ordinary. The tenseness she had begun with this morning had completely vanished. It was now lunch time and Serena had wandered outside by herself and sat under a big oak tree.
A cool winter breeze blew, tousling golden strands that had escaped the meatballs that Serena normally wore. Serena tucked the lose strands behing her ear and leaned back against the firm trunk of the tree. She closed her eyes, letting the soft drone of the other students fade away.
"How are you holding up?" A deep voice whispered into Serena's ear.
Serena opened her eyes. Blue clashed with green. "A little better since no one at school seems to have a clue about what happened last night." Serena said scanning the court yard.
Jordan sat down next to Serena on the thick quilted blanket. "I love this time of year." Serena said. Jordan nodded in agreement. A comfortable silence fell over the two.
"So I was wondering...are you going to the dance tonight?" Jordan asked turning toward Serena.
Serena shook her head and continued to look straight ahead. "What's the point? I was supposed to be going with Darien but after what happened....I'm just not going to go. It's a valentine's dance. A dance meant for couples and I'm no longer a part of a couple."
"So basically you're not going because you don't have a date?" Jordan asked, his spirits rising.
Serena shook her head. "It's not that....Even if I could find another date I wouldn't go. It's too soon and it still hurts too much." Serena said, hugging her knees to her chest.
"But you guys only went out for a couple of days. You barely knew each other." Jordan pointed out.
"It doesn't matter that we only went out for a couple days. In that short amount of time we got to know each other extremely well and I felt myself fall harder for him than any guy I've ever dated."
Jordan cursed mentally. 'That's ok. This is just a minor setback.' He reasured himself. 'I just have to think of another way to get her to go to the dance with me since asking her out right is obviously out of the question, but how...Aha! I got it!' Jordan said, mentally doing a victory dance. "But I thought all dance commiteemembers had to be there though." Jordan said.
Serena groaned. "That's right! I completely forgot about that! We have to help see that everything moves smoothly."
Serena glanced over Jordan's shoulder and saw Darien watching her every move. Serena's eyes flickered over Jordan's face, in attempt to pretend that she hadn't noticed Darien. An idea formed in her mind and a smile spread across Serena's lips. "Do you have a date for the dance?" Serena asked innocently. Jordan shook his head. "Well you don't have a date and I don't have a date, and if I have to go to the dance, I certainly don't want to go alone." Serena said moving her face closer to Jordan's.
"Are you implying what I think you're implying?" Jordan asked, surprised at Serena's sudden change of mind.
Serena leaned in, closing the gap between their lips. Serena pressed her lips softly against Jordan's and pulled away. "What do you think?"
"I'll pick you up at seven." Jordan said with a grin.
"Seven it is." Serena said, glancing at the crestfallen Darien. Serena smiled in satisfaction.
"How do I look?" Serena asked facing Mina, a smile adorning her face.
"Fantastic." Mina said, eyeing the pink silk strapless dress that Serena was wearing. The dress went down to Serena's knees with a slit up the side that came up to mid-thigh. Gone were her usual meatballs and in its place was a bun with curls coming down on the sides.
"My turn." Mina said twirling for Serena.
"Gorgeous as always." Serena replied. Mina was wearing an orange dress that dipped dangerously low in the front and like Serena's dress it was knee length and had a slit up the side.
Mina turned back to the vanity mirror and Serena joined her. "Look at us. Two gorgeous women going solo to the valentine's dance with luck on our side we'll be leaving with two hot guys." Mina said, a smile playing on her lips at the thought of what her valentine hunk would look like.
Serena looked down. "I have a date." She mumbled. She shot a glance at her friend to see her reaction.
Mina looked at her skeptically. "It didn't take you long to get over Darien, did it?" Mina said dryly.
"I'm not over Darien. I still hate him so much for what he did to me and my heart still aches when I think about him and Samantha kissing..." Serena said tears forming in her eyes.
"Did you say Samantha?" Mina asked, arching an eyebrow.
Serena sniffed. "Yeah. That was the girl he was cheating on me with."
"Who told you he was still going out with her?"
"His brother Jordan explained everything to me. He told me that Darien's been going out with Samantha also. Why?" Serena asked wipping her tears away.
"That jerk!" Mina exclaimed. "Samantha and Darien broke up a long time ago. In fact they only went out once. Darien told her it was over but she still hasn't let go of it and Jordan knows that. What you saw was probably one of Samantha's desperate attempts to get Darien back. Jordan is the one who lies and cheats on girls but Darien does not."
"He lied to me?" Serena asked, sitting down on the edge of her bed. Her head was a mixture of emotions. She wasn't sure what to think anymore.
Listen to your heart a voice said. 'Easier said than done.' Serena thought glumly.
"I can't believe you!" Darien exclaimed, entering Jordan's room in a tuxedo. The ebony man had debated on wheter or not he should go to the dance and had decided to go. 'Hopefully Serena will be at the dance and I can explain everything to her.' Darien had thought.
Jordan picked up his coat and turned around. "What's your problem?" Jordan asked, slipping on the tuxedo jacket.
"You kissed Serena!" Darien yelled.
"You've got it all mixed up brother." Jordan said shaking his head. "She kissed me." Jordan said with a coniving smile.
"I don't care how you put it. You two kissed!" Darien said throwing his hands up. "I can't believe you would do that to me. You know how I feel about Serena."
"You two are done. Get over it." Jordan said, straightening his tie. 'Get over it because she's mine now.' Jordan thought with a smile.
"I'll be right back. I have to take care of something." Jordan said, leaving Mina and Serena alone at the dance.
"Why didn't you tell me he was your date?" Mina hissed as soon as Jordan was out of ear shot.
Serena gave Mina a sheepish smile. "Would you believe I forgot?"
"No, and I still can't believe you agreed to be his date even after he lied to you." Mina said shaking her head, her golden curls swaying with the movement of her head.
"Look Mina. I don't mean to sound rude but he's my date and I'll deal with him how I want."
Mina sighed. "Alright...but if he hurts you he's a dead man. I'll sick Sammy and my brothers on him and they will hunt him like the dog he is." Serena felt the corners of her mouth tug upwards into a smile.
"Hey. What are you girls up to?" Jordan asked as he rejoined them. He wrapped a muscled arm around Serena's waist. Serena resisted the urge to cringe at Jordan's touch.
Serena gave him an innocent smile. "Nothing. Nothing at all." Serena scanned the dance searching for a certain ebony haired man. "Is...is Darien here?" Serena asked leaning closer to Jordan.
"Not at the moment but he'll be here soon."
"Oh." Serena said softly, looking down at the ground.
"Hey," Jordan said, putting a finger under Serena's chin and he lifted it so that she looked up at him, "don't worry about him. I won't let him ruin our night." Serena smiled and looked at Mina who was rolling her eyes.
A slow song filled the air and couples covered the dance floor. "May have this dance?" Jordan asked, extending a hand to Serena.
'I can't possibly say "no you lying dirtbag.' Serena thought. "Ofcourse." Serena managed to say, placing her small hand into Jordan's. Jordan led the blond onto the dance floor and pulled her close to him.
"In case I haven't told you tonight, you look great." Jordan said hauling Serena up to him.
Serena pulled away and looked up at Jordan. "You don't look to bad yourself." Serena watched as Darien scanned the dance, obviously looking for her. Serena pressed herself up against Jordan to hide from Darien's view. 'He can't know I'm here. Not yet anyway.' Serena thought. His gaze lingered on Jordan but when he didn't see Serena he headed over to the punch table with a heartbroken expression on his good-looking face.
'I am so sorry Darien.' Serena thought. Serena watched as girls noticed that Darien was alone and headed over to him. Soon a circle of the schools hottest girls had formed around Darien. Serena felt jealousy rise in her and then relief when Darien came out of the circle alone. The soft melody of the song ended and Serena pulled away from Jordan. "I've got to go take care of something." Serena said.
"Can't you take care of it later?" Jordan questioned.
"No, this is really important." Serena said firmly as she watched Darien head to the exit slowly. 'Oh no! He's leaving.' "I have to take care of it now." Serena said as she turned and hurried off.
Serena spotted Mina talking up a cute guy in the corner of the room. "Mina!" Serena exclaimed as she neared her friend. Mina looked up startled. "I'm so sorry for interrupting but I really need your help." Serena pointed to Darien who was close to the exit.
"Gotcha'" Mina said understanding what Serena was wanting her to do. "I'll be right back." Mina said as she excused herself. "You go handle what you need to do and I'll stall him." Mina said as she hurried away.
Serena nodded and went as fast as her high heels would allow her to move. "Next time I'm wearing flip flops." Serena grumbled as she finally made it to the stage.
"Chad!" Serena exclaimed beckoning the shaggy haired man to her. Chad's band had been booked as the band for the dance.
Chad came over to Serena. "What's up babe?"
"I need you to do me a favor."
"Anything for you."
Serena smiled. "That's what I was hoping you'd say." Serena whispered into Chad's ear what she wanted to do.
Chad nodded. "Come with me. I'll go tell the band." Serena followed Chad. Chad nodded to her and the music began, with a shaky hand Serena grabbed the microphone.
"I'm not much of a person with words but here's a song that pretty much summarizes how I feel. This is for you...you know who you are." Serena said into the microphone before she began the song.
"Miss independent
Miss self-sufficient
Miss keep your distance, no
Miss on her own
Miss almost grown
Miss never let a man help her off her throne
So, by keeping her heart protected
She'd never ever feel rejected
Little miss apprehensive
Said ooh, she fell in love"
Serena watched as Darien turned around at the recognition of her voice. Serena locked her gaze on him as she continued singing.
"What is the feelin' takin' over?
Thinkin' no one could open the door
Surprise...It's time
To feel what's real"
Serena was aware of the inquiring gazes that were on her as she felt herself slowly descending the stage stairs.
What happened to miss independent?
No more the need for me to miss him
Goodbye on you
Real love, true love is
Oooh...
Serena walked slowly across the dance floor. Her target? Darien. Darien just stood their opened mouthed in surprise.
Miss independent walked away
I'm so glad I finally feel...
What is the feelin' takin' over?
Thinkin' no one could open the door
Surprise (surprise), it's time
To feel (to feel) what's real
"Serena what are you doing?" Jordan asked as he emerged from the crowd and stood in Serena's path. Without a word, Serena stepped around Jordan and continued on her path.
What happened to miss independent?
No one more the need for me to miss him
Goodbye on you
Real love, true love is
Real...
Serena now stood in front of Darien. Serena dropped the microphone to her side as she ended the song. "Darien...I'm sorry."
"But what about-." Darien began.
Serena shook her head. "It doesn't matter about Samantha or Jordan. I know the truth now. I know that Samantha was only trying to get you back and that you weren't cheating on me with her."
"How-" Darien began.
Serena cut him off. "You see when I ran away from the restaurant when I saw you kissing Samantha I ran into Jordan and he drove me home. I confided in him what had happened and he told me that you and Samantha were still going out. I believed him. I started going to him for comfort. I wanted to get back at you so when I saw you watching us at lunch I kissed him and made a date with him for the dance."
"It wasn't until a very good friend of mine explained to me that you and Sam had broken up a long time ago and what a liar Jordan was. I was so confused. Things I had thought to be true were no longer true. I wasn't sure what to think so I let my heart decide. It was too late to cancel my date with Jordan so I came here with him, my decision made but like I said before I'm not too good with words so I convinced Chad to let me sing."
"In that song you said that you-"
"Yes, I know what I said and I meant it. Darien...I love you." Darien pulled Serena into his arms, everyone else in the room seemed to vanish.
"Say it again." Darien said.
"I love you." Serena said without hesitation. Darien lowered his head to meet Serena's lips in love sealing kiss.
"You can't do this to me!" Jordan yelled.
Serena pulled away from Darien. "Yes I can. I know all about you scheme and guess what? It didn't work." Jordan reached for Serena's arm to pull her away from Darien. Serena stomped on Jordan's foot with her high heels and Jordan howled in pain.
"Stay away from me because the next time you go to touch me will be the last thing you remember." Serena threatened slowly stepping forward.
"This isn't over." Jordan said.
"Yes it is." Darien said stepping forward. He brought his fist back and it connected with Jordan's jaw. Jordan staggered backwards with a confused look on his face before he slumped to the floor. "I can't believe I didn't see it before. I knew Jordan liked you but I never thought he would stab me in the back."
"Both Jordan and Samantha tried to break us up. They both did whatever they had to do to get their way, they lied and deceived us. You know...I think Jordan and that hooker would be perfect for each other. Serena spit out a look of distaste on her face. If she ever comes near you again I will...I'm not sure what I'll do but it won't be a pretty sight." Darien smirked. "What?"
"You sound jealous."
"Why wouldn't I be?" Serena asked as a soft melody filled the air. Wordlessly Darien extended his hand and Serena place her hand in his. Darien led Serena to to dance floor and pulled her close to him. Serena leaned her head against his chest as they danced in total bliss.
tears I'm going to miss this story. Should I do a chapter on what happened to Samantha and Jordan. Let me know! And don't forget to review.
Ja!