A.N: Look, I'm already updating 5 and 6! I hope you guys enjoy it! And tell me what you think! Okay. I think I'm gonna change it to where his eyes are blue now. Haha, I know it's weird. The first 3 chapters says his eyes are brown, but from here on, it's gonna be blue! Just bear with me.
P.S: There are no scout business. They're just friends. Hopefully I'll be able to introduce them all into the story later on.
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Ch. 6: Shopping fiesta
It was lovely outside. The weather was warm, and the sun was out, with just a few clouds scattering the beautiful blue skies.
Serena and Darien had made it successfully to his car.
"It's nice outside today," Serena pointed out as she climbed into the car.
"It sure is. So where do you usually shop?" Darien asked as he buckled up.
"Um. I don't," replied Serena.
"You know, this isn't normal," Darien said, smiling as he pulled out of the parking lot. "Girls are supposed to shop! Not the guys."
"I never saw a need for it! I have clothes. It's warm, it's clean, and it's comfortable. That's all I need," Serena said, crossing her arms.
Darien shook his head, as he signaled to turn right.
"Do you have a certain style you think you're interested in at least?" Darien wondered.
"Er. Well I guess I like the 'vintage' look," Serena thought.
"Well, that's a start."
"Are you sure you're not gay? You seem to know a lot more about fashion than most guys… it's abnormal," Serena asked, seriously.
"Of course I'm not gay! I just know how to dress myself!" Darien said defensively.
"Alright…" she skeptically said. "So where are you taking me?"
"The mall."
"Oh, alright," She paused for a moment, before asking," Do you think we could maybe… possibly stop somewhere to eat later or something?"
" You're always hungry aren't you?" Darien smiled.
"No! It's just I haven't eaten anything at all today!"
He looked over at her, and saw her frowning, arms crossed. Serena looked up and caught his eye.
Such pretty eyes… she thought as she gazed into them.
Darien blinked and broke the eye contact, and concentrated on driving again. It's weird how her eyes have that affect on me.
Darien cleared his throat and asked," So. Tell me about your family."
"Okay. Um, I have a little brother named Sam. He's in the 10th grade. My parents names are Ken and Irene Tsukino. They're in New York right now. What about your parents?" Serena asked.
Serena noticed that right when she asked him this question, his facial features hardened and he tensed up for a second. Then he seemed to relax again.
"Looks like we're here," Darien said.
Serena glanced at him for a second, and turned away.
I wonder why he didn't answer me, she thought.
He pulled into a parking space and got out of the car, as well as Serena.
"Time to shop!" he said, his smile returning to his face.
When Serena stepped foot inside the mall, she was shocked. She'd never seen a mall this big before! And there were so many people here!
"Ready?" asked Darien as he led the way.
Serena just trailed behind him. Darien walked into a little boutique store. He strolled around the room, looking for something to get her.
Serena just stood there, watched, and waited.
She saw Darien smile, pick up a shirt, and head towards her.
"Here's a nice shirt! Now all we need to find are some jeans or something. Why don't you try looking for something?" he said as he handed her the shirt, and walked off to find more.
"Um, okay," Serena said, and walked off to the jean section. What kind do I find appealing? She thought. She grabbed a low-rise, faded jeans. She looked at the price. $85. Oh my gosh! That is ridiculous!
Darien walked over to where she was and looked at her pick. He nodded in approval.
"Darien! Look at the price of these jeans!" Serena said, horrified.
"I know," Darien said, shrugging.
"But.. that's too expensive! I can't ask you to buy this," she said, putting it back.
Darien stopped her," No! It's fine! I can afford it, don't worry."
She looked skeptically at him, then to the jeans.
"Go try it on," he said and pushed her.
She did as told. She went into a dressing room, and put on the shirt. It was one of those vintage looking shirts. It had a diamond pattern going down the front of it. Then she put on the jeans. Hmmm.
She stepped outside the dressing room to show Darien. He turned around and looked at her.
His eyes got big, and he was quiet for awhile.
Then he said," Wow! Now that's what I'm talking about! See? What you wear hides all of… that!" he said as he pointed at her body.
Serena blushed. The shirt was kind of low-cut, and you could see some cleavage.
"I feel so… revealed," Serena whispered, covering the top of the shirt up.
"No no! It's a good thing," Darien reassure her. " Let's buy it! Now go take it off, let's go visit some more stores."
Serena nodded, and went back inside.
Who knew she could look like that? he thought to himself, as he waited for her. Almost… attractive in a way.
She got out.
"Well, let's go to the register," he said
They spent at least 3 hours at the mall. She got everything from shoes and skirts, to pretty evening dresses. She was a pro at it now! Darien didn't even have to help her anymore. She was choosing things on her own. Darien even left her by herself to shop. He went and got them something to eat while she shopped.
When they were on their way back home, Serena couldn't stop smiling.
"Thank you Darien, for everything. I had a lot of fun!" She said.
"No problem. I'm just glad you won't be wearing what you have on now," he smirked.
They made some small talk on the way home, and to their doors.
"Well, thanks again. Um.. I guess I'll see you tomorrow?' asked Serena.
Darien smiled and said," Yeah. Tomorrow. Bye Meatball head." He opened the door and went inside.
Serena sighed, and opened her door, carrying in all of her bags of clothes and shoes.
She may not know it yet, but her heart was already falling for him.
