Chapter 9: Breathing
cause I am hanging on every word you say and
even if you don't wanna speak tonight
that's alright, alright with me
cause I want nothing more than
to sit outside Heaven's door
and listen to you breathing
is where I wanna be yeah
where I wanna be
where I wanna be
For 2 weeks, Darien was happy to have that time to plan Serena's day with him. He would be having Sunday with her, since Saturday night was the birthday party when Serena got back in town. Morning of February 28th, it was a Friday. Serena woke up to find her parents. She let out a scream with the blindfold removed.
"Don't do that! I was asleep!"
"Happy Birthday." They were on a plane that had just landed.
"You know it's silly to try and surprise me when I clearly know where we are heading."
"You do, do you?"
"Of course, my birthday. We get to spend it anywhere I want. I asked for Canada to see Nana and Papa since we missed them for Christmas."
"You spoiled the fun." The doors opened as they landed. Serena stepped out to a crowd of her family, mother and father's side, holding several birthday signs. Serena screamed, running to her Nana. They hugged.
"Thank you!"She lifted Sammy into her arms and went down to say hello to the rest of her family. "Daddy! I'm hungry, where's the cake!" They all laughed.
Serena was blinded next to Molly, as the girls dragged them into the club. They had rented out graffiti paintball club to have the party for that night. Serena and Molly thought they were going to a small party at Jamie's place. Molly and Serena screamed at the club's entrance.
"This is amazing!"
"I always wanted this," Molly said.
"We know!" Elaine and Jamie yelled. Karie handed out the princess crowns to wear. They were rushed inside to the party. Molly came over an hour later.
"Hey, why are you sulking about?"
"I'm not. Just a little jet-lagged, I guess."
"Stop thinking about Darien. I'm sure, he wishes he could be here."
"How about a little one-on-one?" A guy said in front of Serena with his mask on.
"No thank you."
"You sure?" Molly asked. She took a mask, jacket and gun. "I think you want to play with him." Darien lifted his mask. Serena went to hug him, but Molly held her back. "Go and play. I can keep it free for 20 minutes." Serena grabbed his hand.
"Did you have fun in Canada?"
"Very, it was great. I missed you."
"Me too." They kissed.
"Wanna get out of here?"
"You can't leave your party!"
"Why not?"
"Because, it's rude."
"But I want to cuddle with my muffin." She wrapped her leg around him. "Please."
"Brat." They kissed for what seem like hours. Molly came over to the couple.
"No fucking at the party." Serena and Darien pulled apart.
"Sorry."
"You two look good together, but someone might catch you."
"Would you hate me if we left?"
"Yes! But I would forgive you. Go! You two deserve a night alone."
"Thank you!" Serena hugged Molly.
"Put your mask back on."
"Oh right," Darien said quickly picking it up. Serena sneaked out with Darien to his car. He couldn't even get the key in the initiation before Serena was in his lap, kissing him. His hands dipped under her tank to cover her breasts. He massaged them, as her tongue massaged his mouth. "You feel so good."
"You smell amazing." She moaned, rubbing herself deeper into his lap. "You're so hard baby."
"You'd think I never had sex before, Serena. I missed this. I want you so bad."
"Me too."
"We should stop."
"No." Darien lifted up her tank, loving the denim skirt she wore, easy access. "Now, Darien." She fumbled with his belt buckle.
"We can wait until we get home."
"No, now."
"I will, once we get home." Darien lifted her up and placed her on the seat. He quickly started the car. She pouted.
"It's my birthday, what I say should go."
"Spoiled princess." Darien sped home.
They tossed about the elevator kissing, fondling one another. Darien lifted her up against the door, as he opened it. Darien bent Serena back over the couch, tugging at her panties beneath the skirt. Serena cried out with just one thrust of him into her. Darien moaned, in just the short few weeks of no sex, she had tightened up a bit.
"I love you Serena."
"I love you too." She clung to him,as they made love. Darien pounding her against the back of his couch. They kissed wildly. Coming together. Darien juggled Serena in his arms carrying her to the bedroom, stripping their clothes in the process. Serena felt Darien move faster and faster, as they made love on the bed. With each thrust, she cried out louder.
"Serena!" Darien roared.
"Darien!" He fell to bed, taking her with him, both breathing hard. He hugged her tightly.
"That was amazing."
"But of course," Serena said. Darien laughed kissing her. Serena laid her head to his chest and slowly fell of to sleep.
Raye came by Darien's place. She took Andrew's keycard and key to Darien's place. She was to talk to him and since it was practically ignoring her since that night at the bar, she knew she had to talk to him. She knocked on the door, but no response. Raye walked into the apartment. She found their clothes on a clear path to the bedroom. Slowly she creped up to the bedroom. Darien laid awake on his side facing Serena, who was asleep. He was stroking the side of her head and shoulder. The sheet wrapped around their waist. Raye watched Darien. His eyes filled with such devotion and love for this young blonde.
"I love you," he whispered. "The cutest nose I have ever seen. Roundest cheek with adorable dimples. Perfect pink lips. I could kiss you forever." He kissed her lips again. His lips moved down her body. "Such creamy skin. Bony shoulder, so soft and curvy breasts, I could suck on all night." Darien shifted down, taking a nibble, which made Serena smile and Darien caught note of that. "I love how skinny you are here and here." He kissed there. "How tight your hips and thighs squeeze me, how much your moans are music to me. I love you smell, your sweet nectar is my honey, my candy." Darien could tell Serena was fully awake. She was smiling widely. "Oh, and of course, I love your ghetto booty and your big clown feet."
"I do not have a ghetto booty or big feet," Serena mumbled.
"Oh, yes, you do." Darien squeezed her bottom. "I love it." He kissed her quickly on the lips as he moved on top of her.
"Such a dirty man."
"Maybe, but I'm your dirty man."
"That you are, though that sounded so naughty. What are we doing tomorrow?"
"I have my birthday present for you all set out."
"But what is it?"
"No. Not yet. It's my present to you."
"I thought this was my present." She rubbed his chest.
"A little early present preview this is."
"I can't wait for my surprise. You know I love surprises!"
"Liar!"
"I do." They kissed.
"I love you."
"I love you too, Darien." She snuggled up against him.
"And you do have big feet." She bit his neck. "Ow!" She laughed.
"Say it again."
"I love you."
"Again."
"I love you! I love you! I love you!" She laughed, as he hugged her, kissing her as they rolled about his bed. Raye left them disgust. She couldn't believe he loved her. Darien actually loves her. Darien has never told a girl with such joy he loved her, not even Whitney and they were to be married.
Darien and Serena arrived to the beach house early the next morning. Serena was blindfolded. It was a private beach house and empty area for a mile.
"This is ridiculous!"
"Patience bunny!"
"Why must I always be blindfolded?"
"It's fun this way." He kissed her. Serena could smell the ocean.
"Are we at the beach!"
"Serena!" She pulled down the cloth.
"Yay! How did you know I love the beach!" She reached over and kissed him. "I used to always love going to Coney island when I was younger!"
"Brat." Serena got up. Darien picked out her outfit, green/white striped tube dress with white flip flops. He led her into the cute little beach house. She gasped at the arrangement of flowers throughout the place. He carried in their bag for the day inside.
"Oh, wow! When did you do this?"
"While you were gone yesterday. Took me a while to remember I had owned it."
"It's beautiful." She hugged him. "Thank you."
"Happy Birthday baby." Darien went to make breakfast. On the table, he put a bottle of sparkling cider, eggs, bacon and various fruits.
"Wow, this looks good."
"Hey, I can cook."
"I know," Serena took piece of the bacon. "But I can still tell my baby when he's done good."
"That you can." He kissed her.
"Can we walk along the beach after this?"
"Anything, today is your day."
Holding hands, they walked along the beach. Serena holding his arm and hand, as they walked. Darien had his black shirt unbuttoned, khakis rolled up his legs, both barefooted, shoes left on the porch.
"What a glorious day!"
"I know. Very cool," Darien said. They took a seat. Serena sat in front of him in his arms. She laid her head against his shoulder.
"Do you think about your parents?"
"Sometimes, during holidays and stuff like that."
"So unfair that they were taken from you."
"True, they were taken from me, when I was so young, but...sometimes, things happen and...it's bad, worst thing in life, but that happens. I wish I could remember their voices."
"You don't?"
"Only from the videos. Every year, I feel as though I lose more and more of them. I can't remember things, but I remember my mom would slip me chocolate right before bed. And she would sing for me to get me to fall asleep. My dad always wanted me to play baseball. Even in his office, he would be tossing the ball at me. That I can remember clearly. Our last Christmas, my last birthday...no." Serena reached up and kissed him.
"I'll be your family now, I will always love you and be here for you."
"Promise?"
"You have me, forever and ever." Darien kissed her. Serena turned in his arms. Slowly they fell to the sand, kissing. Darien rolled on top of her, holding her head, as they kissed hungrily. He tugged her panties down from under her dress quickly. He tossed them back. Serena's hands moved around to his chest, lovingly and secure. She touched his face, as her other hand moved down his stomach and into the front of his khakis. Her hand wrapping around his hard length, giving it a few strokes. As their tongues battled, Darien leaned deeper into Serena, as her strokes moved in earnest, not sure what she was doing, Darien never let things get to far, even after 2 months of dating. But she knew it must be good, as Darien was moaning loud, loving every moment. Darien stilled her hand.
"Now that you are officially an adult, I believe our relationship deserves some adventure, a new light."
"What do mean?" Darien rolled her on top. Serena blushed hotly. "Oh no..." Darien sat up, framing her face.
"Come on, it'll be fun."Darien kissed her. "Trust me, the control is the best part. Besides, I'm tired of doing all the work."
"Ha!" Serena hit his chest. "I only let you be always on top, because you are a God in bed."
"That is true." Darien kissed her again. His lips sliding down her cheek, and neck. He kissed along her bare shoulders. His hands on her back zipper, sliding it down. He pushed the top of her tube dress down to her waist.
"Darien, what if..." Darien gripped her breasts. Serena moaned as he massaged them.
"You won't." Darien kissed her chest as he slowly laid back down to the sand. Serena blushed as she sat there. She slowly reached down and opened his pants. Darien rose up slightly, as she pulled his khakis and boxers down enough. His hardness pressed against her opening. "I love you. Just relax, baby." Serena nodded. She lifted herself slowly and guided him into her. She took a quick breath. Darien groaned, grabbing her hips. He let her move in his lap, before he laid back to the sand. Serena moved up and down again. Her hands braced themselves to his chest. Darien moaned with a smile.
"Yes, god, you are amazing." Serena smiled. He just held her, wanting her to do this not just for him, but also for herself. Serena thrusts downward on his length became faster with each passing moment. Darien growled, as she would tease with a mix of slow upward thrusts and clashes down on him. He smiled, she was learning quickly. Serena watched his face. His movements at first. She could tell he wanted her to lead, take the ride where she wanted, she needed. She could tell Darien was just holding on. She loved him even more for allowing her to learn this. Serena went to bouncing on him now, eyes closed, breathing erratic, and her hips with a mind of their own. Darien meeting her downward movements with perfect coordination, as he held her hips. Darien gripped her hips painfully, arching his body up to her, as he came. Serena's opened, as a high-pitched shriek of Darien's name came from her mouth. Her body coming down from her high, but her hips grinding against him, moving uncontrollably even though they both came. She fell to his chest. Darien hugged her.
After they made love right there on the beach, they let the sun bask on them. Serena loving the feel of his heartbeat against her chest.
"I have always wanted to have sex at the beach!" Serena laughed at Darien.
"Exactly how many fantasies do you have?"
"A fair few." Serena laughed.
"A fair few! What's another one?"
"Getting a strip dance from my girlfriend."
"Loser! I wouldn't dare do that!"
"Ever been shinny dippy?"
"When I was 5." Darien smiled. She shoved him back.
"Race ya!" She jumped up, dropping her dress to the sand.
"Oh really!" Serena screamed. Darien chased her into the water, after ripping his clothes off. Both naked. Darien grabbed her by the waist, swinging her around. He dunked her several times.
"Stop! Stop!" Darien did it again, but she got him under with her. They both came up laughing. Serena was tickling him to get him back for trying to dunk her again.
"Can't...Must start...Breathing...can't breathe...too funny." She shoved him.
"You're lucky I love you, I normally don't allow any guy to dunk me."
"Oh, it was pleasure, princess." She splashed him. He splashed her back. Serena went under the water. Darien stayed up, until he felt a bite on his butt. He went under to tickle her to get her back.
"NO!" She hollered as his fingers caught her sides. Serena turned against his chest, facing him as they came up from the water. Her arms went around his neck, as she kissed him. Darien held her by the waist, as her legs wound around him. Darien slid into her faster than she could moan his name. They made love in the water as well before running back to the house.
"I have always thought sex on the beach was romantic, you know like in movies or novels," Serena said washing her hair as they stood in the shower together.
"You read those?" Darien asked as he washed her hair as well.
"No! But I mean, I have sand in places I know shouldn't have." She bent over. Darien groaned. He hardened quickly. Serena came up, with glimmer in her eyes.
"Exactly, how many times a day will keep that thing down?"
"Maybe 6, 8."
"8!" Darien laughed. Serena rubbed it. "Darien, how many women have you slept with?"
"You dare ask that question now!" She kissed his chest around his nipple.
"How many.."
"Serena, that is not the.."
"Wow, that many." Serena turned around and continued washing. "Were any of them, you know better than me?"
"None." Darien wrapped his arms around her. "With you, nothing could compare to you." She smiled.
"Such a good liar." Darien turned her to face him.
"No. With you, I feel love. With all those women, it was just sex. No feelings whatsoever."
"Even Whitney?"
"How did...the girls. Damn them."
"They told me I need to watch out for her."
"No reason, we've been threw for over a year now."
"Was she a better lover?"
"No. You are and will forever be my best lover."
"I bet you tell all the girls that." Serena smiled.
"Please, believe me."
"I do, just playing with you."
"Good then. I get to punish you!" Darien lifted her up against the shower wall. Serena shrieked.
After a late lunch, they sat by a fire, doing Henna tattoos. Serena's cell phone went off. Darien saw across the panel, 'THE PILL'. Serena opened her purse and took her pill.
"I find it amazing you set your phone to tell you when to take your birth control pill." (Doesn't ever girl just need that little reminder, I do) Darien was drawing a design set on her feet, as she worked on his shoulder. He started working on her shoulder as well.
"How else can I remember to take it at exactly 4pm, everyday. Darien, how did you know I always wanted to do this?"
"I just figured, you're a girl. You probably like doing tattoos or getting ones. Want to stop by Club Fire?"
"Sure. My parents don't expect me home until Monday, so it'll be cool." Serena looked as Darien finished. "I don't think putting a 'D' on my shoulder is wise."
"It's not a 'D'."
"Right." Serena got him better by putting her initials.
"Oh, and that is better?"
"Perfect." She kissed his shoulder. "I want a real tattoo. A dragonfly or heart."
"Not me."
"Maybe Darien on my ass."
"You can have me on your ass anytime."
"Permanently?"
"If you want."
"Dirty man!" She shoved him back, when he bent down to kiss her butt.
"I think it would be great."
Darien let Serena drive them home in his sports car.
"Slow down!"
"You sound like my father!"
"Don't ever say that to me!" Serena changed gears and revved the car at the light. "Whoa, easy up. She doesn't like to be pushed."
"She?"
"Yes..Daisy." Serena laughed.
"You call your car Daisy! How manly!"
"What is your car's name?"
"Simple. She's my bitch."
"How nice?" Serena sped once the light changed to green. "Whoa!" They pulled up into town around 8pm. They were going to play an hour of foosball, since Serena suckered Darien into a game, claiming she never really played, but she could beat his butt in anything. She even bet him 5 bucks she could, which Darien smiled and accepted. They changed for the dungeon. Serena in a pink halter, black leather mini and black combat boots. Andrew was going to be there with the boys to watch college basketball. Serena dragged up into the parking space to piss off Darien more.
"Land!" Darien got out the car, faked kissing the ground. "Never, never again."
"Such a bastard." She tossed him the keys.
"Oh, before I forget. My last present." Darien tossed her a tiny box. Serena opened it.
"Your keypad and key?"
"So you don't have to ask, you can come over anytime, whether I am there or not."
"Thank you." She kissed him. "Thank you so much." She put it into her purse. They walked inside.