AN: Not a clue when the sequel to 'Kissing You' is coming...changing it up majorly with this story...maybe afterwards, will have the ambition to do a sequel...give me time...give me time...onto the story. Enjoy!

Chapter 2: Hanging By A Moment

desperate for changing
starving for truth
closer to where I started
chasing after you

I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you

Thursday afternoon, Serena was packing her gym bag. Serena's mother came in. The story of Serena's parents was simple. Her mother owned an international company, was born and mostly raised in Canada. Serena was born in America, but has dual citizenships with Canada, America and France, where her father was born. Her father moved to Canada when he was a teenager, then America, where he metIrene Kingston, Serena's mother. She was being robbed and a young cop, Jason West saved her life, as she was held by gunpoint. You can say it was love at first sight.Jason became a cop at the age of 20 years old. He was just made Chief of Police a year ago, causing many long nights and frequent arguments.Irene andJason didn't get married until Serena was born, though they dated for 3 years. By the time Serena was in middle school, her parents were close to divorce, when her mother got a deal to move to Italy to take over a major company to join with her. Instead, they moved to California and had their second child, a boy. Serena hated the idea of sharing her parents, having them alone for 11 years of her life, but now, she adores her baby brother. Samuel West, crafty kid. Bright, annoying at times, but loves his big sister. He was off to boarding school in Seattle since he was a prized violin player, but returned within a month, missing Serena too much. Even at the tender age of 7, he was an artist. He wanted to be just like his big sister and for that, they were forever connected.

"Serena, where are you going?" Irene asked.

"Spending the night with Mols, Mommy. I told you, we have to work on music a different flavor of musical selection for the up coming competition at the end of this month.

"All night?"

"No, but I want to spend the night with Molly."

"It's Thursday, can't this wait until the weekend?"

"No! We are going through the steps Friday afternoon. Why are you acting like this is all so new!" Serena asked packing away her ballet shoes.

"Sorry."

"You don't have to worry about me. Where are Daddy and Sam?"

"Your father is working a 24-hour shift. Samuel is over Michael's place for that science project."

"Science project? He's in second grade. How difficult can it be?"

"You know Samuel."

"Yes, I do." Serena closed her bag. "See ya later, Mom." She kissed her quickly grabbing her bag. Serena quickly got into her blue Porsche. She drove off quickly.

Molly Reynolds opened the door as Serena knocked feverously.

"Gosh, I said I was coming!"

"I really have to pee!" Serena rushed inside, tossing her shoes down. She ran to the bathroom. Molly Reynolds was the daughter of a single Mom. Her father left town during birth and hasn't been seen every since. Molly had curly red hair, cutest dimples besides Serena. Her mother was a hard-working CEO of manufacturing company, always traveling up the coast. Jamie was next to arrive with a bag of treats.

"We can't drink if we're dancing!"

"It's just champagne, I took from my parents. We won't get drunk!" Karie and Elaine arrived last. Karie carried in the bags with their outfits. She was putting the last touches on their cat ears and mask. Molly broke out her camcorder. She wanted to film the night. Karie was the fashion guru of the 5some. She set up for the whole outfit scheme tonight. Each girl's outfit the same but a different flare to each girl's style. Each girl would start with a bikini, then be wearing a simple lacy crop-tank, with wrap silky blouse, pleated micro-mini, black, white, plaid, whatever they wanted, tall black leather boots. Serena was in dark Blue, Molly in Green, Elaine in Red, Karie in Orange, and Jamie in Purple.

Club Fire opened early. Darien arrived with Andrew Parker, his best friend since high school. They were both in medical school together. Andrew Parker was 25 years old. Very hot, short sandy blonde hair, with killer green eyes. His physique like Darien's both toned to the bone. Ken Sparks served up 2 beers for them as they arrived in the dungeon. It was just 9pm.

"Hey man."

"Surprised to see you two here so early."

"Hanging by a moment."

"Thanks man," Darien took the drink. Ken Sparks was 27, bartender to the dungeon of Club Fire. His uncle owns the club, and looking to pass it along to his young nephew.

"Where is Greg?"

"Coming," Andrew said.

"Good, going to be hot tonight with the dance competition upstairs. I hear very fine women dancing tonight."

"Good." Ken went back to the bar when other customers arrived.

"So, come on, what's the age difference?"

"Seven, I guess."

"Seven! Ha, that's nothing!"

"She's 17 years old, Drew. I am not about to lose my medical degree for a 17 year old."

"So, you want to bone her."

"I do not want to bone her!"

"But she's gorgeous from what I hear. Nice ass, long blonde hair, cute dimples and did I mention nice ass."

"There are plenty of gorgeous women around."

"Yes, but a 17 year old. She will do anything! Gosh, this is a gift, man!"

"A gift?"

"Don't you see! She's 17, a virgin, no less. Probably tight and juicy, the sex must be..."

"Will you shut up? I will not have sex with her!"

"The sex will be out of the world! The younger they are the more they do and longer. Can't you see those legs tight around you.."

"I am not gonna bone Serena!"

"Serena? Who's that?" Greg said taking a seat.

"Some young hottie our boy Darien is lusting after."

"I am not lusting!"

"Come on, get this man. She's a gorgeous, blonde, blue eye. Long legs, round ghetto booty..."

"Whoa, and why you don't want her?" Greg asked drinking his beer.

"She's 17."

"Oh." Greg James was 26, met the others as he was president of their frat house in college. He gave up his presidency to Darien when he left. Darien was the greatest Pi Kappa's president in California University. Greg James was an assistant basketball coach for the University. He played some pro ball before giving back to his university. "That's not much, what 7 years."

"Don't you two see, she's 17!"

"But the sex man!" Andrew motioned for another beer. "The sex will be awesome! She's a genius, so of course she is a naughty temptress waiting to be release! Don't you see, perfect combo. Brains and booty!"

"How is he not single?" Darien asked to Greg. Greg shrugged. "You're as bad as me!"

"No, I'm better. I would be fucking her already, unlike numb nuts here!"

"How's Mina these days?"

"Getting fat." Darien shook his head.

"She is pregnant, bro. That was mean."

"Yeah, yeah. Back to you, seriously, you dumped Eva, over 6 months ago! Time for you to get back into the sack. And this Serena is the perfect for you! Beautiful and a genius. Delicious booty, long legs, blonde hair. You never done a true blonde. I know you want her." Darien looked ahead. As much as he denied it, his body ached for her. She was just as brilliantly smart as she was brilliantly beautiful. 'Was this a gift? Should I take it?'

Serena was crimpling Jamie's brown locks. Molly was crimpling her hair, as Elaine did her. It was a line of girls doing either hair or make-up. They had to send over their photo yesterday of their name. Karie came up with 'Pussycats'. With their ears and cat mask, it was the perfect fit. "Who's car are we taking?"

"I brought the SUV," Jamie said.

"Good, because I don't feel like driving," Serena said. She sipped on her champagne. They took final photos as a group and singles before heading to the club.

Ken came downstairs about a few hours later in a rush.

"You guys have got to get upstairs. There is this set of girls, I swear, the blonde one just made a guy cream his pants." Andrew first to jump up. Darien finished his second beer, really not in the mood to drink tonight, or see another guy find release. They all went upstairs. There was a dance group already performing. The 'Pussycats' standing awaiting their turn. Darien watched as some of the girls were warming up, by flirting with some fellows around. The crowd cheered on dancers. A guy picked up on 'Pussycat' and twirled her around.

"And now, our final female group of the night, the 'Pussycats'!" The crowd cheered. The girls stepped up and went into their stances. "Dirty" started up in the background. Blue cat in the middle. Darien, Andrew and Greg got closer to see them closely. They immediately got the crowd behind them. Darien cheered like every guy as they girls rounded down and pulled off their blouse before the chorus. The girls formed a tight line as they danced and moved in sync. There was a slight stage behind them. Serena, Molly and Jamie got a foot above Karie and Elaine quickly before the second verse. When the girls dropped down, all the guys groaned at the glimpse of undies beneath. Their tanks coming over next, and swinging it around their heads before tossing it to the crowd. Jamie got down to make a 2, 3-pyriamid still dancing in sync. Before the end, they were all above the crowd dancing. Serena urging them on. Their masks tossed aside in the end. The crowd screaming for them. The girls jumping and hugging each other. .

"Oh man I want that one!" Andrew yelled. Darien gasped

"Oh god! Serena?"

"The blonde! No way! You have to fuck her now!" .

"WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!" Jamie jumped down to get the trophy and check. The girls hugging. "DJ, music please!" Serena followed to dancing with others. Several guys offered her. Darien stood back watching her dance. Serena went to look for her friends, when a guy held up a drink for her. Not thinking, she took it. A hand stopped her from the first sip.

"I don't think so."

"Dar-Mr. Shield, what are you doing here?"

"I should ask you that."

"Hey, man, I believe we were talking."

"Walk away," Darien said to the guy.

"Excuse me." Serena turned to him.

"Hey, it's okay. Thank though," Serena said handing back the drink. "Maybe a dance later."

"Okay!" The guy left.

"I didn't think you came to places like this."

"I can however. How did you get in?"

"Want to dance?"

"No."

"Oh, come on!" Serena took his hand and dragged him to dance.

Just arriving to Club Fire, Mina Lowe, Lita Hawken, Amy Michaels, Raye Cooper and Whitney Matthews.

"Hey, there's Drew!"

"Always running to her man!" Lita said.

"Oh, and Greg!"

"See ya," Amy rushed with Mina ahead. Lita saw Ken.

"And my babe!"

"You are all leaving us!"

"Sorry!" Lita screamed back. Raye stood there angry with Whitney. They knew this would happen. Raye and Whitney looked ahead to see her ex being dragged to the dance floor. Raye dated Darien in final year high school. Whitney in college, though, Raye only got a few weeks with Darien before he realized how wrong they were for each other. Darien became almost a big brother to her after that, always making sure she dated the right boy. Raye Cooper was a Daddy's little girl, and no man ever said no to her. Whitney on the other hand, just sly tactics of twisting manipulation to get Darien under her thumb, and almost to the altar before, one drunken last fling cost it all. Raye and Whitney were sorority sisters, so that bond was stronger than Darien's feeling. Raye sometimes wonders if keeping her friendship with Whitney is what cost her friendship with Darien. They were never close when she forgave Whitney for cheating on him, though now Whitney and Darien could be around each other and not want to fight.

"Do you see that?"

"Darien doesn't dance." Raye went down closer with Whitney.

"Who is that blonde bitch?" Whitney asked.

"I don't know, maybe some new girl."

Serena held Darien's hands, but he refused to move as she rocked back and forth against him.

"You are such a loser!" Serena yelled over the music.

"You shouldn't be here and I told you, I don't dance!"

"Loosen up! Have some fun!" Serena grinded up against him. Darien stepped back, taking her with him. "Well, I'm here for fun!"

"You had your fun, teasing everyone here. Time for you to go home."

"You are not my father!"

"Don't make me turn you in!"

"How dare you! I can do whatever I want!" She went to walk away, but Darien grabbed her arm. "Let me go!"

"No! These guys are way too old for you!"

"Why do you care!"

"I could care less, but I hate to see you get into trouble by your silly childish actions!"

"Fuck you!"

"You are leaving now!" Serena ripped from his grasp.

"I'm dancing!" Serena went back to dancing. Andrew came over.

"Go get her!"

"Shut up, Drew!" Darien tried to get on the dance floor. Molly passed dancing with a fellow. Serena winked at her. Serena went to dancing on. Darien grabbed her arm to pull her back, but she shook her finger at him. She was teasing him and it angered him. Every time, he went to grab her, she would twist or spin away. With techno music blaring in the background, Serena continued moving around. She would moved behind Darien, hold his waist to make him dance. Darien would try to turn quickly and catch her, but Serena was always quicker. She laughed at his attempts to grab her again. She hit her hip to his hip and knocked him off. She was laughing the entire time, loving she had this power over a grown man. Serena took Darien's hand and spun into his chest. She put his arm around her and for a brief moment, they danced.

"See, you can have fun!"

"Serena, this isn't a game!" She reached up and kissed his cheek.

"It is to me." She stepped back and went on dancing. Darien just watched her hips moving, the way she lifted her arms over her head. Jamie came over and they jumped together. All 5 girls stood together dancing and jumping together. Their hair flying as they danced. Darien smiled.

The music changed from the long set of techno back to hip hop dance. All separated again getting partners quickly. Serena turned to see Darien standing there. She motioned for him to come and dance, but he shook his head. She shrugged and turned to another guy. Her eyes always looking at Darien. She grinded against the other guy, her eyes never leaving Darien as to tell him, he could have the same if he just stepped forward.

A circle was formed on the dance floor, as people took turns showing off. Serena moved into the middle as her favorite song came on. "Back and Forth". She was allowed to show off the longest as one of the champions of the night. She rolled her body at Darien's direction to the song with a smile. Mouthing the words to him as she danced around. Serena never ever wanted a guy this badly. Darien was almost pulled into her trance. Serena pulled another guy to the middle with her, he seem to know moves just like her. They danced in sync during a part. Molly, Jamie, Elaine and Karie came into the middle to finish up the song, as the girls bounced together in a line, and they moved into the next song, "One Minute Man". The girls dancing in sync again.

Serena laughed as she left the club. The girls wanted to stay another hour, but Madame called Serena about a 7 o'clock ballet lesson and it was getting to be 2am. Molly offered to go home with Serena, but Serena knew the walk was what she needed. Molly's place was only 10 blocks away. Serena carried her blouse in her arms, as she danced to the music in her head. Darien quickly rushed out the club to look for Serena. He went to get his car to find her since he saw the others girls let her go alone.

Serena walked calmly down the streets. She didn't noticed the shadows lingering around. Serena stopped and looked back. She found it eerie quiet.

"Just your imagination Sere, keep moving." Serena shook her head and continued on. Serena passed an alley and saw a guy step ahead of her. She gasped. "Excuse me." He didn't move. Serena looked back to see 2 other guys coming closer. "I'll...I'll scream!"

"Go ahead!" Serena swung a punch, missing the man standing before her. A guy grabbed her by the waist. Serena screamed. Darien was driving one way and saw the 3 guys fighting one girl. He recognized Serena. She kicked on guy in front of her, hitting the other holding her with the back of her head. She ran into the alley. Serena watched them surround her. She punched and kicked, screamed and fought as they stepped forward. She was slapped backwards, falling to her backside. Serena kicked and clawed as one man got on top of her. She bit him, earning a slap. Already a cut on her cheek from the punch, now across the cheek. Serena screamed. She watched as one guy standing loosens his pants. She closed her eyes, as she felt hands up her skirt. Tears burning her eyes. The guy was roughly pulled off her and tossed back. Darien fought them. Serena got up quickly to help. She picked up a glass bottle and hit one guy in the head. Darien punched the final guy after a tense moment of struggle. He turned to Serena. Serena looked up at him. Tears in her eyes. They stood for the longest before Serena stepped forward and held his face as she kissed him. Darien wrapped his arms around her. They fought together with fierce attacks. Darien never knew a girl could hit so hard, especially when she accidentally kicked him instead. Darien pulled away, though holding her close. Serena held her side.

"You okay?"

"You?" Darien nodded. He had a slight cut on his head that was bleeding. Serena spotting a cut at her side, from hitting the ground and landing on broken glass. "That was...amazing."

"You were pretty good, where did you learn to fight like that?"

"Father's a cop." Darien watched her groan.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just a scratch." Darien pulled her hand away. Blood coming from the cut.

"More than a simple scratch. Looks bad."

"Your head is bleeding as much."

"I can take you home."

"No! I mean, I can't show up at my place like this!"

"Fine."

They pulled up to Darien's complex. Serena's car door was opened. She got out with Darien. His car was taken away.

"Mr. Shields are you okay?" The doorman asked holding the door for the couple.

"Yes, Nigel. Little scuffle, nothing more."

"Shall I inform the police?"

"NO!" Serena yelled. Her father was Chief of Police and if he found her she was clubbing, he would kill her. Especially if he found out she went to her teacher's home.

"I'm sorry, miss?"

"What Ms. West means, it's all taken care of. Goodbye, Nigel." They walked to the elevator. Darien pulled out a special card and put it into the keypad. Serena watched him. Darien pushed for 22, top floor. At around 7th floor, Serena couldn't wait and with all the glances back and forth, she grabbed him. They kissed. Darien slammed his back into the panel, causing the elevator to stop at 15. In the lobby, the security guard saw that one elevator stopped on emergency. He brought up inside camera for that elevator. He couldn't help but laugh at the couple. He even called for others to see the act unfolding on camera.

Darien had Serena pressed against the wall, kissing her feverously, as she gripped his back and head. Darien's not idly, as his hand cupped her breasts, before sliding his hand to her back and cupping her butt cheeks, loving the firmness of them. So tight, so soft. Serena was lifted up against he wall, as Darien's hand moved straight under her skirt. Serena gasped. Darien's tongue fighting against her tongue. Darien toyed with her opening, his finger memorizing the outside, teasing the outer lips. Serena moaned, urging his finger for more. Darien chuckled before sliding one finger into her. How tight she was with just one finger caused Darien to groan. 2 fingers, then 3, her juices flowing and Darien couldn't wait any longer, he had to have her now! He unzipped his pants, causing them to fall to the ground and Serena to gasp and pull away quickly.

"Wait!"

"What!"

"I just...it's just..."

"Are you a virgin?" Serena nodded to his question, biting her bottom lip. He sighed.

"And as romantic as this will be in an elevator to tell later on, I...I just don't..."

"Enough said." Darien put down. Serena noticed the tent in his boxers before his pants were slid back on. Darien hit the button to make the elevator continue up. Serena held her side, hugging him with her other arm. Darien seemingly to be only concerned with his breathing, and getting them out of this confined room.

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