Hey Everyone!Thanks again for the reviews and continued interest in my story. It really means a lot to me.

Sorry to leave you all hanging for so long. I meant to get chapter 6 up a long time ago, but for some reason I didn't have a chance. Anyway, to make up for it I'll be posting chapter 7 right after and chapter 8 will probably be up tomorrow or the next day.

Warning! Sexual content. This story is rated M!

Chapter 6

Darien woke up long before Serena did. He watched her sleep for a while, laughing quietly to himself when she snored but mostly just staring at her lovingly, gently sliding his hand over her hair and face. He felt warm and humbled whenever he was around her. She exuded such confidence and beauty, all while being silly and fun; his best friend and the love of his life. By the time he had finished his thoughts on his feelings for her and their future together, he remembered that the stores were opening and he still had to pick up some last minute gifts and other things. With that, he stood up, shaved and brushed his teeth, dressed himself and headed off, leaving a sweet note for Serena before he left.

When she awoke, she found the note left on the pillow next to her.

"Buns, I'm heading out to find some presents for your birthday. Hope you had a good rest and I can't wait to see you later. Love, Darien xoxo."

'Buns? What a weird nickname. Oh well, it's cute I guess. I wonder what he's getting me…' She still didn't know where they stood on topic of sex but she hoped that he would finally decide to at least talk with her a little more about it. Darien was always so mysterious and seemed afraid of her in some ways. She chuckled to herself and danced around a little, thinking about the presents she might receive. To her surprise, the door of the apartment flew open, startling her. Darien had already finished his shopping and was just arriving home.

"Darien? I thought you were out shopping?"

"I was. I left at 9, when the mall opened. It's now 12." He smiled at her and lifted the bags, showing her all he had bought.

"Oh… err. Right!" Serena blushed. She had totally forgotten to check the time. He had even written the time on the note.

"Wow! Are all of those really for me?" She beamed when she saw all of the things that Darien had gotten her, not just because they were presents but because she knew that he always put so much thought into her gifts.

"Mostly, but I had to pick up some groceries while I was out too." He smiled and began putting the groceries into the fridge. "By the way, you're not allowed to look in the bags! I mean it, Serena. This year I really want my present to be a surprise!"

"Oh Darien, you're no fun! I just want to have an idea of what things you might have gotten me…" She stood on her tip toes and leaned over to peak into the bags he'd sat on the counter. Too bad for her, he saw her and his response was too quick. He scooped the bags up without her getting even a glance.

"Your birthday is tomorrow! You can wait that long." He moved close to her and rubbed her back a little, accidentally pulling up the nightshirt she was wearing. She sighed, pulled her nightshirt back down and put her head on his chest.

"Please Darien! I can't wait! Tomorrow is forever away!"

"I'm sorry Serena but you really can't know. I worked so hard to find nice gifts for you and I want them to be a surprise for once. You always peak or make me tell you… Those tickle fights are not nice, by the way."

Serena decided to make a plan. She was going to see what was in those bags come hell or high water. Darien had to leave the room somehow, but what could she do to force him out long enough to peak? 'Well, he leaves the room if he has to brush his teeth or if he has a headache and needs to lie down…' Serena didn't really want to give him a headache and she had no idea how anyway. She also noticed that Darien was preparing to make some food when he came in so probably no brushing of his teeth. She kept thinking and finally stumbled on an idea: She'd keep giving him fluids until he would have to go to the bathroom. It was genius.

Little did she know, Darien had planted fake gifts in the bags. All of her real gifts were safely wrapped and tucked away at the Hikawa Shrine. Well, all except for the huge bow to wrap Darien, of course. Darien fell right into her trap, or so she thought, and went to the bathroom after 1 glass of water and 3 glasses of juice. She began her snooping very quietly and slowly, checking each bag thoroughly for the gifts she would get tomorrow. In the first, she pulled out an ugly Christmas sweater with reindeer on it, a rubber chicken, a light bulb and some deodorant. She scratched her head and felt a little disappointed, hoping for more. The second wasn't much better. She found a toy car, a bottle of shampoo, a giant piece of black and red fabric, some bubblegum and a box of facial tissues. There were more bags but she simply could not go on. She was heartbroken. For some reason, she honestly thought that was the best that Darien could do. He emerged from the bathroom and she tried to hide her disappointment, but to no avail.

"What's wrong, Serena? I was only gone for a minute. You couldn't possibly miss me that much in such a short space of time." Darien laughed a little, knowing that she'd discovered the horrible fake gifts.

"Nothing… I umm… have to go home." She started to cry a little more and ran out of the apartment. Darien felt so stupid at this point. He had no idea that she would honestly believe those were her presents. He called Lita apartment and informed her of the issue, suggesting that she lighten Serena's mood a little, unsure of other options. He felt guilty for making her so upset the day before her birthday and he really wanted to apologize but he knew that if she were that angry with him, she would never answer her phone.