A.N: OKay! I finally got all of your reviews. Now I can't change chapter 14 cause then chapter 15 wouldn't make sense! I thought my old chapter 14 went too quickly. Sooo yeah. I'm sorry..
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Ch. 15: The First Move
Serena woke up early the next day, her hang-over completely gone. She was actually awake before Ami was!
I beat you for ONCE she thought, smiling to herself, quietly getting out of bed and taking a quick morning shower.
As she cleansed her body, her mind focused on Darien. They were just "friends". That's a word that repeated over and over again in her mind. I was right, Serena thought, stepping out of the shower, A guy like him can't like a girl like me.
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Brett met Serena up at her dorm room while Ami was getting ready in the bathroom.
"This is PERFECT," Serena shrieked quietly.
"What are you talking about?" Brett asked, looking a little confused. He was sitting at their desk chair, spinning around in it. He looked very good this morning! He had on a band t-shirt, and his blonde hair was messy, but in a very adorable way.
"You and Ami," Serena said, playfully pushing at his shoulder.
He gave her a smile. "I dunno… is she into guys like me? She seems so smart," he said quietly, making sure Ami wouldn't be able to hear.
"She is smart! And of course she's into guys like you!"
Ami walked out, nicely dressed. She didn't know that Brett was there, and when she saw him, her face turned red and she suddenly turned awfully shy. Brett noticed, and grinned. She's cute.
"How are you this morning?" he asked, getting out of the chair and heading towards Ami.
Ami looked at Serena with a half-frightened look on her face. "Umm… err… I…I…"
"She's doing wonderful," Serena said for her.
"Great," Brett said, smiling at Ami and looking in her aqua blue eyes. Ami stared back, still blushing profusely. "I'll walk you to your first class if you'd like," Brett said, looking anxious.
"Okay…" Ami replied, almost in a whisper. Brett went up to her and gave her his arm. She blushed even more and shyly wrapped her arms around his.
Serena smiled at the "almost new couple". I put them together, she thought, happily to herself.
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Serena headed to Graphic Design, and saw Raye sitting at her usual seat. She's so quiet, Serena thought as she took a seat next to her.
"How is your morning so far?" Serena asked, looking at the dark headed girl.
"I'm fine," she replied quickly, as if she wanted the conversation to end there.
"Good! Hey, do you want to hang-out with me and my friend Ami like on Wednesday or something?"
Raye looked up at Serena, a look of utter shock on her face. "What did you say?"
"Er… would you like to hang out with me and my friend? On Wednesday?" Serena asked again.
Raye turned to her computer, and blinked, looking like she was making up her mind. She didn't look back at Serena, but answered," Sure."
Serena smiled brightly. "Okay! Well I'll give you more details tomorrow then," Serena said, as Brett walked in.
Brett took a seat, and winked at Serena. "What's with you?" Serena asked, grinning.
"I asked Ami out on a date to get to know her better," Brett said, smiling, leaning back on his chair.
"Oh my gosh! That's great!"
"Thanks! Oh, but there's one problem; I can't go hang with you today, cause the only time Ami said she wouldn't be busy was today.. so is that alright?" Brett said, looking a little worried.
"Of course it's ok! I'm so excited for you two," Serena said, jumping up and down in her seat, clapping her hands.
Brett chuckled, as the professor got out of his chair and began their daily lecture.
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After school that day, Darien rested in his dorm. Andrew was in one of his classes at the time, so Darien was by himself.
He really wanted to tell Serena how he felt about her, but he couldn't because she liked Brett! Well you blew your chance, he thought to himself, sadly. Now she's going on a date with him tonight.
He gave a heavy sigh, and closed his eyes and dozed off.
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Serena was in the room by herself because Ami was now on her first date with Brett. That's weird. Our first 'dates' were with Brett.. Serena thought, flipping through the television.
I wonder what Darien's doing.. Serena thought, turning off the TV .
"Well since we're 'friends', maybe he'll want to go do something," Serena thought as she got up and headed out the door.
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Darien was having a nice nap, that is until he heard a loud knock on the door. He sleepily walked to the door, and answered it.
As he opened the door, he was rubbing his eye. His left eye was still black, but it wasn't as bruised as the day before.
He dropped his hand down, and saw Serena.
"You really like to show off your body don't you?" Serena joked, staring at him.
Darien grinned and gave her a puzzled look. "Is something wrong?"
"No, I was just bored. Brett and Ami are out on a date, so I thought I'd come and hang out with you. Ya know, since we're such great friends and all," Serena answered, now feeling a little awkward.
Brett and Ami? Darien thought, suddenly feeling more awake. "Well come in," Darien stepped aside, and pointed in. "I'll put on a shirt and pants or something."
"Okay," Serena said, walking in and making herself feel comfortable on his couch. It didn't take him long to throw on some clothes.
He came out and took a seat on his bed, which was next to the couch. "So what's up?" he asked, looking interested.
"Nothing much. You?" Serena asked, glancing at him.
"Nothing much either," Darien replied, now looking down at the carpet. "So, Ami and Brett are together?" he asked, still looking at the carpet.
"Almost," Serena said, nodding.
"Good," Darien said, sounding a little happy, and smiling.
"What?" Serena asked after looking at his smile.
"Nothing.. I'm just happy for her is all," he said, shaking his head. Serena looked at him suspiciously, but let it pass.
Serena felt her stomach flutter every time he looked up at her.
"You know, for me saving your life like twice, I still don't know that much about you," Darien said, trying to make conversation.
"Well, what do you want to know then?"
"Anything," he said, shrugging his shoulders.
"Okay, but only if you tell me about you first," Serena said, pointing at him.
"Sure. What do you want to know?"
"I want to know about you and your family. I asked you about it before but you never said anything about them," Serena said, cocking her head to the side.
Darien's face suddenly turned expressionless, and Serena saw the same tension that he had when she first asked him about his family. He stood up, and leaned against the bunk bed.
He focused on one spot on the carpet."I don't have a family," he started off. "My parents died in a car accident when I was little and I was raised up in an orphanage. I don't have that many memories of my parents, and the only thing that I have of theirs is a picture of them with me when I was about 3. I became friends with Andrew in the 10th grade, and he's been the only family I've known since I've lost mine," Darien said, now looking into Serena's big blue eyes. Her eyebrows were furrowed together as she listened to his story. "At first, I was really angry that my parents died, and left me by myself; then as time went on, I learned to accept it, and I know that everything happens for a reason, and I know that my parents are watching over me. My parents were pretty rich, and they left money will. All their income went to me when I turned 18. I learned to support myself and look out for myself when I was in the orphanage. I'm really blessed to be alive and have all the friends that I have now. Cause my friends are my only family. For awhile, I didn't trust a lot of people until I met people like Andrew and you," Darien said, not breaking eye contact with Serena. "Actually, I've never told anyone this but you. I mean Andrew knows about it, but we've never talked about. This is actually the first time I've opened up to anyone and told them all of this," Darien said, taking in a deep breath, finally breaking eye contact with Serena.
She automatically got up and went over to him and hugged him. "I'm so sorry Darien," she whispered, wrapping her arms around his neck and putting her head on his chest. Her heart ached for him. "I'm always here for you."
He closed his eyes and he wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her in close. His heart was beating so fast, he was afraid she could feel it. He felt relieved. He finally told someone about his past.
She lifted her head off his chest, and looked up into his eyes. She felt so honored that he told her. That meant that he trusted her.
Her blue eyes bored into his. They were merely inches apart, and this time Darien new better. He was going to make the first move. So he bent down the rest of the way, and their lips finally met for the first time in what seemed like forever.
Her lips were soft, and it fit perfectly with his. She seemed surprised at first, but then she relaxed. Darien's mind was going crazy! He'd never felt something like this from just a kiss before. Suddenly, he wanted more. His tongue gently touched her bottom lip, and she parted her lips for him. Her tongue shyly touched his, which made him kiss her even harder. Serena tilted her head, and they deepened the kiss. As each second passed by, their kiss became more and more aggressive and passionate. Her hands found their way to his hair, and he pulled her even closer to him. Serena felt like she was on fire, and Darien felt his jeans getting tighter with each passing second. Suddenly, Serena pulled apart from Darien, breathing heavily, looking at his face.
Darien was breathing just as hard. He looked confused and hurt.
When Serena's breath became steadier, she looked into his eyes and asked," What are we? Because friends don't kiss each other the way we just did, Darien. I mean, I'm so confused! Do you like me as a friend, or more then a friend, or were you just vulnerable after telling me about your family and-"
"No," Darien replied quickly, coming towards her. "Serena.. I… I like you more than just a friend. I care about you more then I've ever cared about anybody before! I mean.. you drive me crazy. I always want to near you or around you. I can't stand not talking or seeing you for more than a day. I don't like you talking to other guys, I don't like it when other guys talk to you or even look at you. I hate it when other guys touch you, or get to be with you. I just.. I really care about you, and I like you. A lot," he finally confessed, as he grabbed her hand.
Serena had never had a guy ever tell her anything like that before, and hearing it all from the one guy that she truly caredabout, meant the world to her. She smiled up at him, her eyes twinkling with joy. She let go of his hand, and wrapped her arm around his neck again. This time, she was the one that made the second, first move.
