A/N: Alright I am done being cruel with keeping you waiting now so here you go.
"Darien," Serena said now staring at the man before her instantly recognizing him. How could she forget the man's face even when she was drunk he looked like a god.
He remained silent as if he was at a loss for words while Serena began to piece together everything before her. Everything started to click together and then the realization hit her hard that this man was a married man. Married and had a kid. Tears began to flood to her eyes. She couldn't comprehend why she wanted to cry maybe it was the fact that now the man was permanently unavailable but a part of her wasn't sure if they would ever meet again. Maybe she was crying because now she knew she took part of an affair well not exactly an affair but it was wrong to kiss a married man. She felt guilty. She may not like Beryl but she would hate to do that to anyone even her.
"Serena?" Darien now spoke up already feeling guilty at the appearance of her face that was gloomed. Maybe he should have told her he was married. But a part of him also wished he never kissed her so he wouldn't have to see this sad form of her.
While silence enveloped the room Darien took this time to really observe her. There was no improper lighting in the room to blame for her enchanting good looks. Even in a casual outfit she was still as stunning as when he met her. In the back of the mind he was satisfied to know the lighting and her outfit that night had not played tricks on him. But what with her bizarre hairstyle she now wore he knew now was the worst time to even think of that but he decided he would mention it at a later time. He continued to observe her while she remained quiet in her own bubble of thoughts. Though her hair was strange it added innocence to her. She still stunned him her hair reminded him of gold strands of silk. A color he wasn't able to bask in while he met her in that club he then observed her eyes that were a color of cerulean blue another factor that added to her endless beauty he missed before.
Suddenly another concern bubbled into his head that distracted him from observing her beauty, just how old was this woman. He knew Beryl mentioned she was a coworker's daughter. No way would anyone past nineteen still be babysitting. He had assumed when he met her she was at least twenty one due to her intoxication. He wanted to ask her now how old she was but words couldn't come out when he looked at her face that was still decorated in stray tears.
"Are you okay," Was all he could say now.
"No," Serena whispered harshly not wanting to wake Hotaru.
Darien took a step closer to the blonde to comfort her, "What's wrong?"
Serena took a step away from him, "No," She said louder, "You're married? And you have a kid? You betrayed your family that night and had me in some wonderland that if we met again we could be together. I don't know what to feel it's too much," She let out trying to keep her tone quiet.
"You lied to me too though," Darien slipped out feeling aggravated by the blonde how dare she say he was the only one lying that night she lied to him too, "How old are you? I was under the impression you were closer to my age because you were so intoxicated but that's clearly not the case because I wouldn't even know someone in their twenties to be a babysitter or maybe I am wrong."
Serena gulped realizing he was right but their meeting was brief how could they tell each other these things and let out a sigh, "I am seventeen."
"So clearly I am not the only one who withheld any information," Darien frowned fully aware now that the girl was underage. She was jailbait to him if they ever pursued anything prior he could be put behind bars.
"It's not like it matters it was just one kiss. Nothing more, my age is the least of the problems here," Serena grumbled.
"But what if it wasn't just a kiss what if I took you home, I could be behind bars. I am twenty four Serena you're underage that's a problem," Darien reasoned.
"Well I won't be sleeping with you or anything ever now so don't you worry," Serena frowned angered, "I am going home now, I will be back to watch your daughter Monday."
"Let me drive you home it's late," Darien said.
"I can walk." Serena said and headed out the front door and closed it behind her without looking back at him.
While she walked the long way home Serena began to think of him again. She was completely destroyed on the inside. She remembered always saying to her friends how unlikely it was that they would meet again but even if she said all those things didn't mean she secretly hoped she would meet him again. She didn't mind his age she always had a thing for older guys but their age difference was little overwhelming considering the only guy she dated was only two years older than her, but a marriage was too much and she wouldn't compete with it or ruin it. She had no choice now but to let him go. She had a job to do that would require them to cross paths which would be difficult she admitted to herself because it was like dangling candy she could never reach before her.
Back at Darien's house Darien ran his hands through his hair in stress and began to get a glass out of the cupboard and a bottle of whiskey. He poured himself a glass and drank it down quickly and poured himself another glass before sitting down on the couch where his mind began to unravel on the previous events. Cheating on his wife had never been issue to him ever, he frankly always did it. But he felt bad for lying to Serena. Seeing her hurt made him hurt. What was even more difficult to him was her age he certainly was glad they never did anything more than kiss in that club but now he couldn't touch her at least for another year. He wanted her still but knowing what he knew he would have to wait it just wasn't right of him to touch her or sleep with her until she was eighteen not only then would he be putting the burden of his marriage on her but to keep a secret to avoid getting his ass behind bars. It was very unlikely now though that Serena would even allow him to do so, so he put those thoughts to rest and finished the rest of his drink before he headed up the stairs to shower and sleep.
Serena awoke the next morning feeling a weight lifted off her shoulders. A night's rest helped clear most of her troubled thoughts although some still lingered in her mind. It was a Sunday and only on this day Serena didn't have to babysit Hotaru since Darien didn't have to work and could take care of her. The girls had already agreed to have a hangout that day knowing Serena was going to be a lot busier now.
Serena quickly got out of bed and began her morning ritual. Once she was already she began to get dressed in a pair denim blue shorts and a loose fitting plaid white tee. She put on some light makeup and styled her hair in her normal style and grabbed her shoes and then ran out the door down towards Mina's house where they all agreed to meet up. She hadn't quite decided if she would tell them about Darien and what happened the night before.
She approached the brick walkway of Mina's familiar house where all the girls were sitting on her balcony waiting for her.
"Hey you actually aren't late," Raye laughed.
"Oh hush you," Serena said sticking her tongue out at the raven haired girl.
"Anyways girls what did we want to do today since Serena won't let us go to the arcade." Molly asked.
"You know I am over it lets go to the arcade," Serena smiled she had honestly forgot all about Andrew with everything happening.
"That's great Serena that you are over it," Ami smiled placing a hand on her shoulder.
"So Serena are you over Andrew now because you found mystery man online?" Lita smiled while the girls all began to head over to the arcade.
Serena's face drooped a bit at the mention of him again.
"What's with the look?" Mina said noting Serena's saddened look.
"You didn't find out he was like forty did you?" Raye asked.
"No but I did find him," Serena let out a sigh.
"So what's wrong then?" Molly asked.
"He is married and I babysit his child every day after school. It wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't married I just feel terrible for coming between a marriage even if it was brief. Not to mention I really liked the idea of him and he helped me recover quickly from Andrew," Serena said solemnly.
"Wait you babysit for him?" Ami said looking bewildered at her friend.
"Yup," Serena frowned.
"Does his wife know about what happened?" Lita asked.
"I doubt it and I'm sure she won't find out besides it is never happening again," Serena said putting extra emphasis around never.
"Good Serena but forget him focus on taking care of his kid and let us girls find you a real man," Raye smiled.
Mina kept quiet on her opinion but felt off about her friend's predicament. She knew damn well those two were meant for each other she called it a gift she could call soul mates out like no other and even called herself a cupid. She only knew it was a matter of time before one of those two cracked and accepted what Mina knew.
They entered the arcade in a huddle and made their way to the booth they always sat in when they came here. All girls piled into the red cushioned booth and began to look at the menus while chattering away about everything and anything.
The sliding glass doors slid open and someone began to make their way back past all the booths towards the games when they paused at the girls' table.
"Serena?" Seiya smiled when he saw her.
"Oh hey Seiya," Serena smiled standing up out of the booth.
"How did your babysitting gig go?" He asked her.
"Alright the kid was super easy to keep busy," Serena giggled.
"Well good, well hey want to go play some games with me?" He asked blushing a bit.
Lita coughed from behind the two who were standing in front of the table to remind Seiya Serena was busy for the day.
"Or I wouldn't want to steal you from your friends," Seiya laughed being polite to her friends.
"I am sorry we girls had plans today but maybe another time?" Serena smiled sweetly.
"Here let me give you my number and then we can hangout soon," Seiya said and began to write his number down on a napkin.
"Text me some time," He said with a smile and made his was over to the games.
Serena sat back down in the booth where she was met with five pairs of eyes on her.
"He just asked you out," Mina said staring at her.
"No he just gave me his number," Serena smiled.
She wasn't quite sure she was ready for a relationship after having two awful instances with men now but someone to hang out with sounded nice.
"Are you going to text him?" Lita asked.
"Maybe later I am not ready for anything serious so I am in no rush," Serena shrugged.
"I am proud of you Serena," Ami smiled she always encouraged her friend to do the right thing and lately Serena had been impressing all of her friends with her new found responsibility.
"Well I would text him soon, he is cute," Molly smiled.
"Don't you have Melvin?" Raye said rolling her eyes at Molly.
"But I can look right?" Molly laughed.
All the girls broke out in fits of laughter and spent the rest of the afternoon laughing and discussing the newest movies and music they were all into.
A/N: Sorry for the short chapter more to come soon!