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Chapter Three....

Serena sat, quite uncomfortably next to him. Why did he have to shuffle over for me? I wanted to sit on the floor, at least that way I wouldn't be reminded of him. He smelt the same as he did a year ago. Shaking her head slightly she starred at the screen, ignoring the way he looked over at her obviously trying to get her attention. Suddenly she felt the slight vibration in her pocket, making her jump ever so slightly. Standing she exited the room whilst answering.

Darien watched her get up and leave. He sighed heavily and looked over to her mother. He smiled at her kindly.

"Teenagers. As soon as her boyfriend calls her she forgets about us." her mother joked lovingly before turning back to the screen. Darien froze at her words. He heard Serena's laugh at something on the other side of the phone. Of course. He smiled to himself and shook his head. Of course. She wouldn't have waited for him, he was stupid to believe that she would have. Of course, thinking of the way he had left, the amount of times he's tried to talk to her and the amount of times she had ignored him. She probably hated him. Serena had a boyfriend. Of course back then he had an incline of that back then too, just like he had a girlfriend. Could it be he was the same one as back then. Looking back up from his lap he watched as Serena entered the room again, a smile in place. He heard her say those words, those three words to him over the phone. Her eyes, however were all for him.

Of course. He thought over and over again. It was so plain, so obvious. She hated him and she planned on showing him that she didn't care any more about him. Hanging up the phone she sat back down, but on the floor this time instead. His heart ached. He knew he shouldn't have gotten his hopes up about coming back here and seeing her again. She was different now, more recluse and he couldn't help but think maybe he had something to so with that. His eyes trailed over her. Her hair was still slightly damp, her skin pale, her blue eyes bright. He couldn't bare to think that another man was touching her, making love to her.... standing abruptly he left the room and walked outside into the back garden to get some fresh air. Pacing with his hands inside his pockets he tried to vent off some steam. Why was it, that even after so long her thought about her? It affected him so much more then he thought it would. He couldn't believe that he had honestly thought that they were at least going to be friendly towards each other. What a mistake it was for him to come here, he should just grab his bags and leave. Nodding at his decision he turned around to gather his things.

Serena stood in front of him, hands in pockets, a blank expression on her face. She watched him halter in his stride as his eyes fell onto her. Despite her own blank expression her heart was racing. Why did she still react to him like this, damn it?! They stood there like that, just watching each other, both trying to maintain a blank expression. Serena sighed, the silence becoming too much for her.

"Why are you here Darien?" she tried her hardest to keep a level voice, to keep it calm. But Darien heard the slight waver in her voice, a small waver that told him of all the hurt he had caused. His hands fell to his sides in a helpless movement as he starred at her, his face pained.

" I came to see you, everyone. I thought that you might have been happy to see me." his voice was quiet but It carried across the stone yard and cut Serena up inside. It pained her, even thought all her hate towards him to hear such a sad tone in his voice. Hands buried deeper into her pockets and she looked away, to the floor, as she tried to sort through her thoughts and feelings. She wanted him physically, god, did she want him like that. Memories of them together brought a blush to her face. She nodded, her hair falling to hide her eyes.

"How long will you be staying?" she knew she shouldn't have asked. Asking makes him answer and she already knew what it would be with his pacing. He was thinking of leaving just as fast as he came, again. She saw a pair of shoes stop in front of her and she looked up, her breath catching at their closeness. Darien reached out a hand and cupped her cheek, rubbing his thumb over it once. He smiled although it didn't reach his eyes.

"I'll stay as long as you want me to." she nodded again, his hand falling down as he moved and walked past her. Serena continued to stare at the ground in disbelief. He was going to stay. Her heart soared higher then she ever felt it was possible. Tears welled up inside her eyes and slowly trailed down her face, not bothering to wipe them away. They were testament to how confused she was, to how happy she was and to how hurt she'll be.

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Darien sighed in frustration as he walked past Mina in the corridor, her giving him a death glare as she headed out into the garden. He walked back into the living room and sat back down, a curious look from her mother. He smiled and starred back at the TV, his thoughts else wear. He was angry, and felt betrayed. Betrayed by his own mouth, of all things. He didn't want to be here and cause her more hurt and pain. He wanted to hold her, to comfort her and make her smile with him. He wanted to be the one she ran towards, not from. He scoffed at the thought. She already had someone to hold, comfort and love her. A frown creased on his face. Did she love him? She did say it over the phone but then again it could have been a reflex thing?

"Darien? How about we have a few drinks tonight like a welcoming party?" Serena's dad, Karl, said bringing him out of his thoughts. Not being able to talk he just nodded and smiled. It wasn't a bad idea. Maybe he and Serena would loosen up and fall back into the friendship they had so long ago. His mind satisfied with his plan he paid attention to the film, laughing at the funny parts and general chatter between the parents. Vaguely he wondered what Serena and Mina was up to...

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Later that night he sat there, a beer bottle in hand, occasionally taking a swig as his eyes starred at the other side of the room. Starring at Serena. She hadn't touched a single drink, but she seemed to be having fun like the rest of them. Well, apart from Darien. He was confused at this young woman. Why was it that she, above everyone else confused him in his feelings? One moment he would be hating himself for making her sad and then the very next she would be happy, making him feel confused as hell, maybe even annoyed. He was a womaniser. It was well known that he had many women before, but none had held his attention like this before. Sure, for a few weeks, maybe a month at most, but this had been like this for years. He thought the distance might have helped clear her from his mind, his thoughts, but he was so wrong. Every day was spent thinking about her, whether she was happy or not. He began making comparisons between her and any over woman he saw, often getting frustrated with the results. No one could compare to Serena. And it was stressing him out. Sod's law...he thought bitterly. You can't have what you want the most. A shadow loomed over his seat.

"It's getting late so most of us are going to bed. Work and all in the morning." Serena's dad patted him on his arm, sort of in a comforting way, a small smile on his lips. " Have a good night Darien." he turned away and walked up to Serena, giving her a hug and a kiss on the cheek and then left the room. Every one else left, except Serena. She stood there, just in front of him, her smile leaving her face. She straddled him then, her legs at either side of his bent so she was kneeling. Her hands wrapped over his shoulders and his neck her fingers playing in his hair. His breathing stopped as if afraid it would blow her away.

"I have all I want right here in front of me." she paused and moved away from his ear, trailing kisses lightly along his jaw line, stopping above his lips. She looking deeply into his eyes, her heart racing. " And nothing will stop me from being here with you, right now." she kissed him then, breathing a sigh of relief when he returned the kiss. Hands roamed everywhere. Pulling away from his mouth she looked up out of the window into the dark sky. His mouth trailed down her neck to her collar bone. .. "Even if your gone tomorrow..."

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