Chapter 8 ( Movie night )

If I was Your Woman

I sat on one of Raye's bright red bean bag chair, as everyone in our group ranted on about our plans for the night. It was slightly uncomfortable, but tolerable none the less. Still heated from the previous two nights, I had decided to opt out of the decision making from the get go.

With the light tapping of my left foot, I followed in gaze with each option.

"Well, I say that we see the latest monster truck show" Came the voice of Lita. She was on the tip of the desk with her arms folded against her chest, and Amy was right besides her, occupying the computer chair.

"Uh, can someone say gross" came Mina's voice with detest much in her voice as well as her facial expression on the bed. "Why would we want to watch a whole bunch of cars just crashing into each other, in dirt none the less. Um I'll pass. Why don't we see a romantic movie. I heard that Pride and Prejudice was good"

I rolled my eyes at that. If it was any other day, then I would have enjoyed one of those movies. However as of right now, I wasn't too keen into seeing other couples so fucking Jolly.

Thankfully, that idea was tossed out of the bag.

"What about a kung fu show, there's one playing on channel 159." Raye voiced echoed. I looked up at her since she was the only one leaning against the wall across from her bed.

Mina, Lita, Amy and I all shook our heads.

Being the reasonable voice in our group, Amy spoked up. "It's clear to see that everyone wants to see some sort of movie or show." We all nodded in agreement, and she continued. "So I was thinking that we can all go out and each of us will pick a movie we want to rent out. Afterwards we can buy a whole bunch of goodies, and basically have sleep over. To decrease any further agreement, the tittles we pick will not be discussed. So do we all agree, or what"

Once again we all nodded in agreement.

We all got up, ( with the exception of Raye ), and started putting on our shoes and sweaters. I was the first one out the door, as I walked up to the only banged up silver Mercedes. The video store was only about ten minutes away from me on foot, but at Raye's, it was about a twenty minute drive. Walking over to the passenger side, I climbed in, and slid over to the driver's seat since the driver's side has been acting up. Second later, they came out and got in. Mina, Lita, and Amy were huddle in the back, while Raye rode shot gun with me.

The drive there was quite. Some gaze out the window, while the others where in they're own little world.

Driving up the ramp, I parked the car. We all got soon after, and headed toward the store. Entering, as expected we went our separate ways in the search of the perfect movie.

Finding my movie, I was all giddish and smiles as I hugged it against my chest. The Little Black book. I know I didn't want anything romantic, but this one was different. In the end Brittany didn't get her man. I know, but it did work out for the best friend, where as she got him in the end. It kinda reminded me of the situation of Darien and me. Although we never dated, it was somewhat similar.

"So have you thought about starting the plan anytime soon" Raye inquired from behind.

"Um not really" I said cautiously, turning to face her.

"Well you need to hop to it"

I gave her a questionable look. "Why rush it" I pondered, but she didn't seem to hear me since her eyes were more focused on whatever was behind me. Following her gaze, I saw the one person that I've been avoiding for a day and a half. What made it worse was that he was with her. A.k.a., the leach.

They look lovy-dovy with their finger's interlock with one another. It appeared as though Darien must have said something amusing because her smile brighten and a fit of giggles erupted out. The couple didn't seem to notice us, and I wanted it like that. However, Raye being the person she is, yelled out to him.

Startled, he looked up at us, and met my irritable gaze. Automatically, he dropped his hands from hers and strolled over to us, with Anne following suite a second later as her piercing green eyes darken. Looking around the area, I search around for an escape route. However it was no such avail since by the time one came, he had already arrived.

"Hey" He spoke

"Hey Dar." Raye greeted cheerfully as I nodded in acknowledgment, then crossed my arms against my chest not daring to look his, or the leach's way for that matter.

"You know I called, and left several messages" I nodded my head, but didn't bother to look his way. Not even to spare a glance.

Tension filled up the air as we all stood between the two racks.

"So why haven't you answered them" His soft voice wondered. I could feel the leach and Raye gaze look both our ways.

"So that's all I get" He questioned.

I finally looked his way coldly and said "yup" before walking away.

"Why have you been calling her so many times" The leached question with fury and a bit of jealousy was the last thing I heard from them as I went over to the cash registered. While avoiding Raye's curious gaze, I scan the area and notice that none of my friends were done.

Taking the receipt in my hand I left the store, and walked into the parking lot. Finding the only rusted up car, I sat in, and began waiting patiently for everyone to come.

I knew it was going to be a while until they arrived, so I just sat and wondered on whether I still wanted to go along with the plan. That night made me wonder and question the possibility of the outcome. Since he only considered me as a child, how will it ever blossom into a relationship. A relationship in which I would want more then he might not be willing to give me.

Banging my head against the steering wheel, I was torn once again. And this time, it wasn't about me feeling guilty. Discontinuing the banging, I lean my shoulders back against the seat, while my hands were still stretched out on the wheel.

Twenty minutes later, I still wasn't in the greatest mode, as I watch four chattering female, making their way up to my car.

"You guys are so going to love my movie" Mina gushed as she got in the car, and the others followed suite."

"Mina please, anything that you may want to watch is going to be gagable." Lita commented

"Oh, so mud flying everywhere isn't"

By now, I would have disagreed with Lita, and agree with Mina, instead I decided to shut them all out as I drove back to Raye's. However, as much as I wanted too, they pulled me back with the one name I did not want to think about, nor spear or hear of.

"So Sere" Mina started "Why did you leave so early. Was it because Darien and the leach were there."

I took a deep breath. I wanted to act as though I didn't hear her, but knew that it wouldn't work. I couldn't call her wondering question ignite since I never informed them of what had occurred when Darien came over to my house.

"Serena" Mina's pestering voice taunted.

Finally releasing the breath that I took in, I was about to dismiss her when Raye beat me to it.

"Oh no, it's just that she wanted some time alone to think about the plan."

"Oh really" Lita said "So how's it going along"

"Just great" I lied.

"Hm" came Amy's doubtful voice. "Are you sure you're not having any difficulties with it?"

I spared her a glance from the rear view mirror, and saw the look that was already marked on her voice. Looking back at the road, I was once again saved by Raye from answering any of their wondering questions.

"Can you all stop with the questions. Remember who your asking here. With such heavy question, and reckless driving, it's very tiring on that small brain that our beloved Sere holds" She said, all too believable as the other laugh and nodded their heads.

Thanks Raye, thanks a lot, I thought to myself.

It felt like forever when we finally reach her area. The only parking that I found was at least four blocks away from Raye's. I waited for Raye to get out ( so I can slide over to get out ). The air was colder, as my blond hair blew slightly against the wind. We stood there, huddled up.

"So whose going to get the food" Amy asked

"Serena and I can do it" Raye volunteered.

They all looked at me, and I just shrug. Making our way to the supermarket, Raye and I turned the opposite direction of her house as the others went that way.

The walk there, for the first five minutes were quite, as the wind increase. Tugging my sweater closer to my body, I began to feel the warmth.

"Sooooooooo" She began, extending the o's.

"so, what"

"Why so quite."

"No reason, just felt like not saying much of anything"

"Liar" came her assured word, as though she knew that I was somewhat not being truthful.

"If you say so" I stated indifferently, as the sliding doors open to make way of our arrival. We stopped by the chips and sweets and started picking out anything that look good. Next was off course ice cream. The mere thought of cookie n' creme made my whole outlook of everything better.

Making our departure from the supermarket ( after paying up first ), our strides seem shorter thus making the walk longer. Every now and then, I felt Raye's glance from the corner of her eye. She wanted to say something, I just knew that it was on the tip of her tongue. Yet she kept silent.

"Just spit it out Raye"

Sighing, she took a breath before saying "Tell me what's up Sere, and don't tell me it's nothing, cuz I know you better then you know yourself."

"Nothin-"

"Serena"

"Raye" I stern in the same matter.

"Look, I already know that it has to do with Darien. If you're worried about Anne, then I'll just kick her ass for you, thus making the plan a piece of cake."

I turned my head her way, as she did to me. Looking into her violet eyes, I knew she wasn't kidding. I had to smile at that and I did. I knew Raye was good for something. "Thanks Raye, but no thanks."

"No trouble. And I have no problem with the fact that your not going to tell what happen. It's not like I'm not your best friend or anything. The fact that we're the closets really doesn't matter either, since it's not my place to venture on, unless you want to tell. If you started speaking then, I'm not pushing. Now-"

"If I tell you, would you shut up"I asked with a smile.

Taking a deep breath after all that nonstop verbal action, she exhale and answered "Yes"

I began telling her of the whole day from top to bottom. She laughed and giggled at times.

"O" She said, sounded as astound as I felt that day.

"Yeah. O"

"Well, I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it"

"Raye he cursed, and at me no less"

"Your taking it out of it's content"

Giving her a look, she just shrugs " I'm just saying" She continued on as we stop in front her house"You should at least hear him out, and accept the apology. Think of it this way, how do you expect the plan to work if you're not even willing to talk to the main target"

Damn she had me at that.

"I guess you're right"

"Yes sir-ry I am" She said matter of fact-ly as we finally open the door and walk into the kitchen.

"About time you guys showed up"Mina's cried out "What took you so long anyway."

I looked over my shoulders and noticed that she was in a nice pj top and bottom.

"There was a long line" Raye lied

"O, okay" she accepted it as she grabs some goodies into the livingroom where the couch was moved so that there where more space on the floor.

Just like Mina, everyone were already in their pj's with the exception of Raye and I off course.

Taking the stairs, I borrowed one of Raye's pajamas.

"So are you going to call him"

Shrugging, I looked into her violet eyes and said "If he calls, then I'll pick up"

"That my girl" she said, smiling at me like a proud mama would as we made our way into the livingroom. The lights were already turned off, as I took a seat between Lita and Amy on the floor, while Raye sat on the couch with Mina.

"So what's our first pick" I questioned.

"You'll see" Mina answered.

The previews started and finally the movie itself. I groan in detest at My Best friend Wedding. It's not like I hated the movie, it's just that Julia never got her man in the end. In which, it placed a damper on how it might turn out with Darien and I.

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a/n

Wow, I updated less than two weeks. Hope those who were looking for a quick update are happy. Um, there might have been a reference in this chapter that might have confused some. The one where Serena said, Darien called her a kid. Well, I made a change in chapter 7. It's not a big change. It's just that I added an extra word. Hope it cleared up any confusion.

Thank you for the great review. I loved it especially when you enjoyed the end, especially since I wasn't really too sure about it.

q/a

1. Will there be quicker updates?

Um, I am routing for that to be so, but I never know. If there isn't any update in July, that's because I'll be away. Hopefully I'll be around a computer, but that isn't a real guarantee.