AN: Now that I've whetted your pallet, on to the story….this is short but leads up to a longer chapter
Serena went home livid. She paced her room for hours, throwing things and picking them up. She refused to answer any calls from her friends as she released her anger slowly. She had a right to be upset because Rei's attitude was uncalled for but it was driving her completely insane.
That girl,was supposed to be her friend
LATER THAT EVENING
"Darien, I had a great time with you tonight. Thanks again for taking me out, I needed that."
"Oh, sweet pea, you know I don't mind," he said wrapping an arm around her waist, besides you know I love to spend time with my favorite girl. She's tons of fun."
"Oh," she said resting her head on his arm.
"You seem a little lost tonight, sweet pea," he said to her as they sat on his car in front of her house, "is everything alright?"
"Everything is just fine muffin," she lied, "I guess I'm learning not to talk so much."
"Well that's no good," he said smiling at her adoringly.
"And why is that?"
"Because I love the sound of your voice," he said leaning over to her. He kissed her lightly on the lips, savoring the strawberry taste of her lips.
"Very sweet," she said putting her hand on his cheek, "even though it's the biggest lie I've ever heard."
"I'm hurt," he said feigning the emotion, "You don't believe in your boyfriend, your heart."
"That was low," she said, "You know I believe in you and everything you say, but I know you're full of it. I still love you though." She leaned over to kiss him and he pulled back.
"What's wrong?" she questioned.
"Your dad, he's at it again," he said looking past her. "He's at the window watching me as if I were some sort of thief."
"You are," she said slyly, "You have stolen his daughter and his daughter's heart."
"Guilty on both counts," he said kissing her lightly on the cheek. He stood up from his leaned position on the car with his arms still around her waist. He gave her a short, sensual kiss before patting her on her behind.
"I'll see you tomorrow, be good." He watched as she went into the house. When he saw her bedroom light go on, he turned on the ignition and took off in the direction of home thinking about Serena and how much he loved her.