A/N: Here is another chapter! Hope you guys enjoy!
Beryl lay out in the sun thinking of how enjoyable her week had been thus far. The man who paid for and accompanied her on this lavish trip to an exclusive private island had started to bore her now which was most unfortunate. She wasn't sure what made her bored of him now maybe since she didn't have to sneak around her husband on this island it just took the evil joy out of it. She however did find interest in the man's son but she had to be incredibly careful when she snuck around with him since the man who took her here was her boss any wrong move she would be fired from her nursing position.
While she lay out to tan her mind pondered to back home. She hadn't thought much of her daughter lately knowing she was well cared for by the blonde twit. Something about that girl made her angry. She would tolerate her due to the fact that her only remaining friend was her mother. Something about her though made Beryl mad maybe it was how perfect she acted all the time. She then thought back to her husband. She had to make arrangements with a lawyer to get a divorce soon she just wasn't sure when. It was all dollar signs to her now. How much more money could she suck out of their marriage while it remained and how could she ensure she would have the house, the cars, and Hotaru. She still had to decide what she would fight for in terms of Hotaru would she let her see her waste of space of a father.
Speaking of him her mind wandered now to their past. Everything was so great while in college when she hadn't become so obsessed with money. Their love was so pure then he met her in the library when he actually ran into her causing her to fall down and he helped her up, from there they fell for each other and then a few days before they were set to graduate Darien had proposed. She of course said yes but she wasn't sure then why Darien was so rushed to marry her. Now she knew he was pulling her down from meeting better and greater. That is where the cheating began, she knew Darien remained faithful to her at the time and it was almost like his punishment for keeping her from what she could have been, and she could have met someone better and with more money. Hell he dragged her down enough to have a baby, on accident of course, while being pregnant she realized what a leech Darien was to her potential he refused to let her abort their daughter. She loved her some bit now of course, she was her mother after all but her daughter sadly did not come first to her needs and wants. However while she was pregnant she had picked up on Darien's cheating. Oh how he thought he was being so clever hiding the parade of woman he had every night. Now the divorce was her revenge she wouldn't have minded staying married but she was only allowed to be the unfaithful one. It may seem twisted but he owed her that much to allow her to roam freely while he stayed true to her.
She put these thoughts to rest and began to enjoying soaking up the sun again. She only had one more week of it left, actually less than that, five days.
Meanwhile back at home Serena and Darien sat deep in laughter and conversation on the couch sharing a small bowl of chocolate mint ice-cream while Hotaru slept in the other room.
"I should get home," Serena said taking the last bite of the frozen treat.
"No please stay with me," Darien pouted.
She had begun to notice the small changes in Darien's attitude after a few small days had passed of their newly agreed relationship. There was a light fun attitude to him now. Not something so dark and mysterious. There were still many things she didn't know about him but now he was less intense. She liked this side of him. He felt like a friend and a lover, something she wasn't didn't know was capable in a relationship. She cherished every minute she spent with him and saying goodbye every night was always hard. They would spend many minutes making out on the couch before they both would get up and get into Darien's car where from there they would make out a block away from Serena's house to avoid the sight of her parents.
"I can't, it's a school night and not to mention what will Hotaru think if she sees me in the morning. She will catch on," She whispered.
"We only have five days, soon to be four," Darien frowned.
"I know but I just can't. Plus what would I say to my mom? That I am staying the night with you? She is best friends with your wife," Serena whispered harshly.
"I keep forgetting that part," Darien frowned, "You could always lie and say you are with a friend."
"Fine just tonight though," Serena caved.
Darien smiled triumphantly happy to have his Bunny around a bit longer. Serena got up off the couch and went to go call her mother and explain she would be staying with Lita tonight and would return later tomorrow.
"Come on let's get to bed," Darien smiled leading Serena up the stairs.
"What we can't stay up longer," Serena frowned.
"You said it yourself it's a school night," He smirked.
Once inside Darien's bedroom Darien went into his closet and returned out with a larger old t-shirt of his.
"Here wear this to bed since you don't have anything," Darien smiled handing her the t-shirt.
"Thanks, should I go sleep in the guest room?" Serena asked raising a brow.
"Don't be silly Bunny you're staying in here with me," Darien gave her a funny look.
"But.." Serena started.
"I won't try anything funny don't worry I will keep my promise. I just want to hold you," Darien smiled gently.
Serena nodded and headed into the master bathroom to change out of school clothes from earlier that day and into the larger t-shirt he had given her. The shirt hung loosely on her and touched to her mid-thigh. She let out a sigh of relief that the shirt didn't reveal too much of herself to Darien she returned to the bedroom where she was met with the sight of Darien sitting on the edge of the bed shirtless with a pair of sweats. Her mouth went dry from the sight of his toned chest and muscular arms.
"See something you enjoy?" Darien smirked while watching Serena staring back at him.
Her face turned pink and walked to the opposite side of the bed and crawled between the covers. She heard Darien chuckle a bit at her actions while he got up to turn off the lights. Enveloped by darkness she felt the bed shift as Darien crawled on the side next to her. Her back faced him while she lay on her side. She felt nervous to turn and face him like it would encourage something from him. He gently moved closer to her and wrapped his arm around her underneath her breasts. Her breath hitched from the contact she couldn't help it sometimes he made her so nervous.
"You can trust me Bunny," He breathed into her ear before placing a gentle kiss on her neck.
Serena let out a sigh of relief and relaxed in his arms before drifting off into a slumber.
The next morning came all too quickly as Serena felt Darien shake her shoulder gently. She grumbled and tossed to the other side trying to avoid reality. Darien chuckled down at the blonde and smiled at how adorable she was even in her sleep. He was already dressed and ready for work and even had Hotaru up and eating breakfast.
"Serena you need to get ready," Darien laughed now pulling her out of the bed.
"Why though," Serena groaned now standing up rubbing her eyes.
"You have school remember," Darien laughed again.
"Ugh," She groaned again and headed to the bathroom to change and get ready.
"I left you a new toothbrush on the counter, also breakfast is ready downstairs," Darien shouted at her.
Serena quickly readied herself by hopping in the huge shower then continuing on with her morning routine by brushing her hair out and styling it in her signature hairstyle, brushing her teeth, and redressing herself in yesterday's school outfit.
'Thank god for uniforms or someone might actually notice this was from yesterday,' Serena internally sighed.
Once dressed and ready for school she ran down the stairs and into Darien's kitchen where she was met with Hotaru's questioning eyes.
"I didn't know you were here all night?" Hotaru asked.
"Uh…" Serena stuttered not sure what to say.
"She ended up staying over late last night Hotaru so she needed to stay," Darien intervened.
"But why?" Hotaru asked her father this time.
It was like the girl knew something but she really didn't but her questions made them feel that way though, "I was talking to your Dad about your school work and it just got late. Do you mind me staying here Hotaru?" Serena smiled.
"No Bunny I just don't know why you slept in Daddy's room though," Hotaru said simply.
Serena and Darien's eyes widened but shook it off.
"Well Hotaru we better get you to school," Darien smiled changing the subject.
Once inside Darien's car the trio drove to Hotaru's school and waved her off and then the two headed now to Serena's high school.
"Do you think Hotaru knows?" Serena asked while they sat outside her school.
"I doubt it but she sure knows how to be inquisitive," Darien chuckled.
"I better go," Serena half smiled not wanting to get out of the car.
"But first," Darien said and pulled her in gently for a small peck on the lips, "Have a good day Bunny."
"Bye Darien," Serena smiled now getting out of the car.
"SERENA!" Serena heard four voices shriek.
'Fuck.' Serena thought to herself knowing exactly who was shrieking at her.
"Hey girls," Serena tried to play it off not sure what they exactly saw, no point in confessing till they called her out first.
"Why did Darien drop you off?" Lita asked raising a brow.
"Oh he gave me a ride to school," Serena shrugged.
"But you always walk. Every day," Raye pointed out now.
"Well I was running late," Serena said sternly.
"Your thirty minutes early," Mina now devilishly smiled knowing exactly what was happening she had even seen the kiss but the other three hadn't quite seen that lucky for Serena. Her mind was probably imagining that the two had done more than just literally sleep that previous night.
"Is something going on?" Ami asked now quietly.
"No and stop giving me the third degree," Serena shouted pushing through the four of them and heading to her first class.
Mina began to chase after the other blonde, "Serena!" she shouted through the halls.
Serena turned around, "Leave me alone I am tired of answering your questions," Serena frowned.
Mina rolled her eyes, Serena could not lie or hide things from her it was just how it was she grabbed her arm and pulled her into the girl's restroom.
"What Mina?" Serena said once inside the restroom crossing her arms.
Mina shushed her and began to look for feet under the stalls to ensure they were alone and could talk privately.
"I saw you," Mina smiled a toothy grin.
"Yeah I know you guys won't drop it," Serena rolled her eyes.
"No I mean I saw you kiss him," She smirked.
"Oh." Serena now said avoiding eye contact.
Mina squealed and hugged her friend, "I knew it would happen!"
"What?" Serena exclaimed shocked with her friend's excitement she was expecting a lecture.
"Oh I know the other girls wouldn't approve so it will be a secret but I am so happy after your guys' chemistry in the club I just knew you were meant to be!" Mina smiled.
"Thanks Mina," Serena let out a breath happy she now had someone one of her girlfriends to talk to about this tricky subject.
"Did you sleep with him?" Mina now asked she couldn't help but be nosey.
"What? No!" Serena shrieked.
"No need to be embarrassed," Mina giggled, "But you stayed with him last night?"
"Yup," Serena nodded.
"And you didn't sleep with that sex god?" Mina stared at her.
Serena cracked up at that last bit, "No Mina just sleep, no sex."
"You know Serena it's not terrible," Mina said.
"Mina he is married." Serena frowned.
"So dating him or whatever is still bad in that case," Mina pointed out.
"I guess I am just not ready," Serena looked down feeling uncomfortable.
Mina hugged her close, "I know dear if you ever need anything just tell me."
Serena nodded hugging her friend back. She hadn't told anyone else this before besides Mina. She almost gave up her virginity to Andrew. She planned on her birthday being the magical night and had asked Mina for help with everything, since it was short notice she couldn't be put on the pill soon enough for it to be effective but they bought cute not childish undergarments and everything she would need to be comfortable and safe. But as everyone knew now he broke up with the night before her birthday so she naturally lost trust in herself and who she could trust in that sort of way. Mina understood entirely how she felt but she still wanted her friend to not be so afraid.
"We better get to class," Serena said.
"Yea we better, I better see you soon outside of school Serena," Her friend laughed before leaving the restroom.
Classes dragged on throughout the day like they always do and she managed with Mina's help to dodge all the girls' questions about this morning. Before she knew it, it was time to get Hotaru again.
"Bunny!" Hotaru ran up to Serena.
"Hey Hotaru," Serena smiled now walking back to the house together.
After the short walk back and the two talking about Hotaru's eventful day that included of show and tell and new homework problems they entered the house where the subject changed instantly.
"Are you going to be my new mommy?" Hotaru asked.
"What?" Serena stared wide eyed at Hotaru.
"Aren't you with my daddy?" Hotaru asked again.
"No," Serena lied not sure what Darien wanted to tell Hotaru about their relationship considering Beryl was still in the picture.
"I wish you were, I want you to be my mommy. You are a lot nicer than my mommy," Hotaru whispered.
"Hotaru," Serena frowned feeling guilty for her.
The rest of the day the two spent time playing hide and seek around the house. Serena had tried to make it easy for the girl to always find her so she would always win, she enjoyed watching that happy expression whenever she found her.
"Daddy!" Serena heard Hotaru scream while she was hiding.
"Hey sweetie," Darien said.
Serena emerged from her hiding spot and smiled at the two watching them caused a warm feeling to envelop her because if things went as planned over time this would be her happy little family as well and who knows what.
"Hey Hotaru, can I speak to Bunny for a minute?" Darien asked his daughter with a smile on his face.
Hotaru nodded and ran off to her room.
"Hey," Serena smiled and approached him and wrapped her arms around him.
Darien gently kissed her forehead, "I have something planned for you."
"What is it?" Serena smiled up at him.
"It is a surprise but this Friday Hotaru will be staying with a friend for the night again, and I want you to come over, come dressed nice." Darien smiled.
"Why should I dress nice?" Serena questioned him.
"It's a surprise," Darien teased.
Serena pouted, "Oh hush you'll love it," Darien said kissing her gently again.
A/N: Hey guys let me know what you think of this chapter! Also the next update may be in a week or two I am currently dealing with an unfortunate urgent matter so please understand I will try my best to update as frequently as I can in this situation.