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Title: Ski Bunny Blues
Author: Crystal Saturn
Rated: T13
Chapter: 6- Dance Floor Jealousy

Andrew's Point of View

Knock knock

Mina and I stood in the doorway of Serena and Darien's room.

"Hey Serena!" I tapped on the door quietly. "Rena? What are you still doing in bed?" I frowned as I saw the lump on her bed shift.

"Mmm… drrmmmnnn errmmnn nee" Was the response I received from the lump.

"Sorry? What was that? I can't hear you with the covers over your head" I sat down on the bed next to her. Mina sat on the other side of the bed. She didn't move. There was a moment of silence before she finally lowered the covers over her face. Her eyes were red and puffy. The tip of her nose was red and her cheeks were pink from crying.

"Awww… what's wrong Rena?" Mina asked, giving her best friend a hug. I had a feeling it had something to do with Darien.

"Nothing… really." She forced a smile onto her face and held back a sniffle.

"You know you can tell us Sere. We're your closest friends." I added, determined to find out what happened.

"He hates me." Her gaze lowered down to her hands. "He read my diary… he made one… and he caught me reading his."

"Well… I guess it kinda cancels each other out then huh?" Mina attempted to cheer Serena up with a warm smile.

"I'm sure it's not all that bad. It'll sort itself out soon" I tried to reassure Serena.

"Yeah, come on girl. Lets go out there and have some fun ok? We're all playing games. Just put it behind you for now. If Darien's going to be a grumpy pants about it all then let him. It's not as though he was totally innocent. Come on, you're much more fun when you're happy." Mina succeeded in bringing a genuine smile back to Serena's face "Besides, we're going out to a club tonight."

"A Club? Mina you know I'm not old enough!" Serena objected.

"Fufufu… you're 17, almost there, and besides- it's Kai's club! He owns it! He invited us over tonight. Oh I haven't seen him in so long…" Mina's voice died down dreamily.

Serena's Point of View

"It's so cold! Who's idea was it for me to wear a skirt?" Mina whinned and rubbed her hands together.

"Yours…" I shrugged, blowing smoke rings into the air with the condensation that escaped from my lips.

"Remember girls. Don't take anything, especially drinks from strangers. And drink plenty ok?" Andrew reminded as we stood in line anxiously.

He, Chad and Darien were then tagged with wristbands to signify that they were old enough to purchase from the bar. We walked straight in without an id check and I could feel my heart beating to the bass of the music pulsating all around me. Bright, beautiful lights flashed all around me. The club was warm from the heat and energy of everyone moving to the music. It smelled of musk and wet floor.

"It's so loud!" Ami yelled at the top of her lungs

"Just the way I like it!" Mina yelled back.

We found a table near the back corner of the club where we slipped out of our coats. Why did I let Mina pursued me to wear her tight leather pants and her red halter? I felt like such an object of sexual gratification, but I guess I couldn't exactly go clubbing in a puffy pink jacket or a long sleeve turtleneck. I glanced over at Darien who looked back. He had a black turtleneck on. I guess I could've gone clubbing in a turtleneck… if I really wanted to. I broke eye contact with him and looked away, into the ocean of bodies grinding and swaying to the beat. I wasn't going to let him or anybody ruin my first real clubbing experience. I must admit, I was a little nervous. I looked over at the girls. All clad in skin tight clothing. They were busily chatting away with each other, amazed that they were actually in a club.

"Come on Sere! Lets go!" Lita dragged me and the other girls into the crowd towards the thumping music, deeper and deeper into the dense crowd.

Darien's Point of View

"So…" Greg spoke up after watching the girls become consumed by the raving crowd. "I wonder how long it'll take to find them"

"Quite some time." Chad replied. "Let's go." The guys stood up around me.

"Daz, you're not coming man?"

"I'm not really one to dance." I sighed. "I'm not really in the mood either."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah I'll just stay and watch everything. I might join you later." I offered a smile and watched as the fellas dispersed themselves within the crowd. I walked over to the bar and flashed my arm band before ordering myself a Gravedigger.

I looked out towards the direction of the crowd and skimmed across all the faces, looking for a rather familiar blonde. I know, insane, we're not even on speaking terms and yet I still feel some sense of protectiveness over her. I found her near the middle of the dance floor. A smile across her face. Her hands in the air one moment, by her side the next as she swayed and nodded to the music. A tall dark haired man then two stepped his way in front of her. Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled. I sat at the bar watching her as she pressed herself up against him and I felt jealous. I downed my shot and made my way back down to the dance floor. Maybe she knew I'd be watching. Maybe it was purely her intention to make me jealous. If it was, then she succeeded, but I wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of thinking she had won. Ohh no, the war was just beginning.

I rolled my sleeves up and slipped through the crowd to where Andrew was, which was merely steps away from Serena.

"Hey man! Good to see you made it!" Andrew grinned

"Yeah well… I was watching from the bar and I must admit Drew, I have taught you NOTHING." I smiled back. "You're an embarrassment man. I've decided to step in, save your arse and show you how its done bro."

"Oh so that's how it is then aye." Andrew smiled, "Well then, lord of the dance, show us what you've got."

I had to admit, my ego did boast a little. It's been a while since I've set foot in a club. It wasn't exactly my scene, but I did know how to bust a few moves in my time, and this was the perfect time to show off a few of my skills. Serena was looking my way. I spotted an unfamiliar blonde girl nearby, looking in my direction. She moved towards me and I grabbed her by the waist, pulling her closer. I could see Serena out of the corner of my eye. She watched as the blonde gyrated and pressed her body up against me to the beat of the music.

Serena's Point of View

Did he have any feelings at all! He KNEW I liked him. Look at him, all over some girl he's just met. How could he? He's so heartless. He knew he was making me jealous. Well two can play at that game. It was jealousy he wanted to prove, well- game on! I pulled the tall dark and handsome stranger that I had been dancing with closer, snaking my arms up his chest and around his neck. When he placed his hands on my hips, I saw Darien rapidly turn his head towards me, out of the corner of my eye and I couldn't help but smirk.

The air was cleaner and cooler outside than it was in. I shuddered as I walked out of the club. The temperature was dramatically different. It was much colder, like a frosty slap in the face. The girls were buzzing with delight as we all walked towards the cars. I sighed and walked towards Darien's car waiting for him to unlock the door. We sat in silence as he started the ignition.

"Have fun tonight?" He asked, not looking at me.

"Yeah. Heaps. You?" I didn't dare look at him either, instead I concentrated on looking straight ahead.

"Sure did." His unenthusiastic tone told me other wise.

The rest of the ride up was spent in total silence. Silence so thick you could slick a knife through it. No… not really, but it was pretty dense nevertheless. We reached the cabin and everyone's adrenalin boost had given way to drowsiness.

I sat by the fireplace as Andrew lit it up once more. It roared back to life, spluttering and crackling. I took a cushion from the nearby sofa and cuddled it as I sat in front of the fireplace. Everyone made their way to the kitchen for some hot cocoa. I decided to change into my pajamas. I couldn't possibly sit comfortably in Mina's tight leather pants. I shuffled back and resumed my place in front of the warm fire.

What in the name of Zeus possessed me to act like that earlier? Why did he act like that? Why did I like him? I watched the fire flicker and burn through the firewood merrily as if to mock me. I reflected on my behaviour in silence. Bringing my knees up to my chest, I laid the pillow on my knees and rested my head upon it.

Darien's Point of View

The guys and I walked into the living room with our hot chocolates, on our way to bed, after bidding the ladies goodnight. There she was, curled up into a ball on the floor, seeking warmth and comfort from the fireplace.

"Serena?" Greg asked. She didn't move. The slow, deep breaths she took made us realize she was asleep.

"It's alright. You guys go on. I'll carry her to her bed." I sighed and put my hot chocolate down on the coffee table.

The guys retired to bed and I walked over to Serena. I slowly and carefully stretched my arms, one supporting her back, the other carrying her legs, and lifted her up off the ground. She shifted and leaned her head against my shoulder. I held my breath and hoped she didn't wake up. I carefully padded my way down our hallway and into the room then threw her onto her bed. No I'm joking. I placed her on the bed very gently. I then realized that she was sleeping on her blanket and silently cursed to myself. I unmade my bed, taking my blanket off my bed and walked back down the hallway with it. You know, I still can't believe I care about this girl so much. I held the blanket up to the fire at a safe distance, close enough to warm the blanket up but far enough so it wouldn't burn. I then quickly folded it in half and rushed back into the room. Unfolding the warm and toasty blanket, I draped it over Serena and walked out of the room.

The only source of warmth I'd get tonight would be from the fireplace, so I decided I'd have to sleep on the couch in the living room… sigh… the things I do for her… and she doesn't even have feelings for me.

Serena's Point of View

I jolted up from my sleep, expecting to see the fireplace in front of me. Instead, I saw the end of my bed and the desk. I frowned, not remembering my bed being in the living room. I turned my head to the left, expecting to see Darien's sleeping form sleeping on the bed next to me, but his bed was empty. His blanket was gone. It was then that I looked down and realized that I had two blankets. I was sleeping on mine, the second must've been his. I then came to the conclusion that since the last thing I remember was the living room, I had fallen asleep and Darien had most probably carried me back into the room.

So where was he?

Honestly, I didn't want to get up out of bed to find out. It was so warm and cozy, but I knew I had to find out or I'd never get to sleep. I wondered if maybe he had fallen asleep outside on the porch. That wouldn't be good. It would've been so cold outside, he would've froze to death in his sleep. I couldn't believe I was actually caring for him. Even after all the pain he had put me through. I stepped out of bed and wrapped Darien's blanket around me to keep me warm while I explored the cottage for him.

It didn't take me too long. I walked down the hallway and into the living room to find Darien sleeping on the sofa. The Fire had died down by now and the embers glowed a dull orange. I unwrapped myself of the blanket and placed it over Darien to keep him warm, making sure he was blanketed from head to toe. I tucked him in and as I did, his cool hand reached up to hold mine. I gasped and held my breath.

"Mmmm… I love you… beautiful…" He mumbled in his sleep and slowly released my hand.

I looked down at the man in front of me. He looked so cute trying to fit his 6 foot 2 inch frame into a 2-seater sofa. His arms and legs were sprawled everywhere. Just as I had thought that to myself, he retracted his limbs and formed a little ball on the sofa. I debated with myself, whether or not to wake him up to sleep in his own bed where it would be more comfortable. I decided to leave him. It's not that I didn't have the heart to wake him, it's just, when he wakes up tomorrow, he's going to have some serious back pain and leg cramping and as far as I'm concerned- He deserves it for dancing so provocatively with that other girl.

And that brings us to the end of another chapter. Remember… the more reviews- the sooner I post the chapter. I hope you liked it and I will have a surprise for you all next week… unfortunately… no… they're not TM plushies- but I'm still looking for a way to get them!

Crystal Saturn