Title: Bubble Tea

Genre: Romance/Drama

Rating: M

Disclaimer: I no own

Summary: When Bunny Tsukino learns that she's pregnant with Darien Shields child, she feels that her life is over. A baby wouldn't have been a problem if the father hadn't been a one night stand. Now she's unsure with what her next move should be, and if he would be as supportive as her best friends are. She can't help but wonder when her life became a TV-drama. - AU

NO BETA. BEWARE OF ERRORS. (I'm looking for a beta! Message me if you're interested!)

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She gave her tired friend a tight hug as they walked out of the hospital room together. Rei's grandfather had been admitted sometime during the night, and it had been Amy who had called to inform her of the news.

"I'm so glad that he's going to be ok," Bunny sincerely meant it.

Grandpa Hino was a strange one, that was for sure, but the girls had known him since they were in middle school. Rei's house was where they always hung out, and the old man always found ways to amuse the girls to no end. He was a kind man, and loved Rei more than life itself.

Bunny sent Rei a sweetly caring look, "You'll call me if anything else happens, okay?"

Her raven haired friend nodded. The woman looked exhausted, with dark circles underneath her black colored eyes and her hair in a sloppy ponytail. "If you still need a ride to the airport—"

"Don't be ridiculous," The blond quickly countered. "Lita is going to help me out, you have other things to worry about."

The raven haired woman gave her a watery smile. "God, I had forgotten how considerate you could be."

"Oh shut up," Bunny grinned and pinched Rei's face, "I will see you in two weeks. Hopefully Grandpa will be out of here by then."

"He will be, they'll discharge him before Christmas. He's going to be living with me and Itto."

At this admittance the blond of the duo arched a brow.

"Don't start. We'll talk more after the New Year." Her friend rolled her dark eyes and waved her off.

As Bunny was leaving the hospital she spied Hotaru rushing in and smiled to herself. She had felt a little guilty about leaving her good friend during this time in her life, but Rei had a large support system and people who loved her deeply. She was going to be fine. So was her Grandfather.

"Please take good care of her," Bunny pleaded unnecessarily as she handed Luna's carrying case and a bag full of food and toys to Lita.

Her taller friend just snorted, "Thanks for seeing me as oh so trustworthy."

"I've had Luna since high school. She's going to be fourteen this year," The blond glared up at her friend with fierce blue eyes, "I'm serious."

"Relax Bun-head, she's in good hands. Andrew loves cats."

The black cat in question meowed pathetically.

The blond woman looked as if she were one step away from taking her precious kitty back.

Lita quickly placed Luna's carrier in the back seat of her car and buckled it up so that it was secure. She placed the cat's bag of goodies on the floor behind the driver's seat.

Her green eyes peered over at her friend as she closed the back door. "Get in the car, girl. Otherwise you're going to be late for your flight."

The drive to Orlando International Airport was a quick one filled with conversation as Lita easily weaved her way in and out of traffic towards the correct terminal.

"I'm not even going to ask if you're nervous, because that'll just be stupid." The brunette snorted, "How about, are you excited about being in Manhattan with a supposedly 'sex-on-legs' man?"

Bunny snickered. Her anxiety was a heavy ball in the pit of her stomach, and her hands were on the verge of trembling. Still, dropping the news on an unsuspecting Darien aside, she was a little bit excited about seeing New York City.

"A bit, I'm looking forward to trying all the different foods." Which was the half-truth, Bunny was always a bit notorious when it came to her stomach. Eating was always somewhere on her mind.

Her friend said so after the food comment.

Lita dropped her off and gave her a tight hug and a wet kiss on her forehead before leaving Bunny alone at the airport. The thirty year old took in a few deep breaths as she entered the establishment. It wasn't the security or the overall intense business of the place that made her feel uneasy. It was the idea of telling Darien of her current predicament.

Idly, she wondered if going through the full body scanner was good for the baby.

She only had her carryon, which was bright pink with white polka dots, and a little on the heavier side thanks to all of the winter apparel in it. She probably shouldn't be lifting it into the overhead compartment. Luckily, Bunny was a tiny creature, barely hitting 5'1". An older man who was seated behind her helped her with her belongings, which she profusely thanked him for.

Her thin fingers wrapped themselves around a strand of her thick blond hair and curled them nervously. With any luck, she would not vomit on the flight.

JFK airport was a mess, but in a relieving way. It was something to take her mind off of things as she made her way towards the exits. Sammy had told her that he had hired a driver for her, which was sweet of her younger brother to think ahead for her.

A man holding a sign with her name on it waited for her near the baggage claim. Bunny smiled brightly as she approached him and followed him into his black town car. He apparently worked for his father's company, and often times got her brother and father from the airport whenever they landed.

The company apartment was in Brooklyn, facing the Manhattan skyline and no doubt worth a fortune. It was the entire top floor of brownstone, and was spacious enough to hold her entire family comfortably. It had been obviously modified over the years, yet it still kept its original crown moldings and carved ceilings. The floors were a dark stained oak, and the furniture was artistically modern with a rustic mix. The walls were various shades of soft creams and other earth tones. She felt cozy, despite being in a foreign place.

The master bedroom was surprisingly bigger than her room at home. The king sized bed had been made and ready for someone to return to it and snuggle deeply in the thick, warm, sheets.

Her blue eyes stared at the bed longingly before she placed her carryon onto the bench at the foot of it and opened it.

Which outfit would she wear when she saw Darien again? Butterflies erupted in her stomach, and she shook her head to herself. Did it matter what she wore? Although she knew she couldn't lie to herself, because she packed to look good.

Bunny was a little disgusted with herself, she wasn't here to score with Darien Shields. That didn't stop a part of her, okay, most of her from wanting to.

Taking out her cell, she texted her friends to announce that she had arrived in one piece.

After that mass text was sent and replied to, she sent one to Darien.

It was an exact minute after she messaged him that her phone rang. His name flashed across the screen.

"Oh God," She worried her bottom lip before taking in a deep breath and answering calmly. "Hello?"

"Hell, beautiful."

His voice had her melting onto the bed. How can one man have this much power over her? He had such an intense sexual prowess over Bunny that she wanted him as soon as he opened his mouth to speak. How was she going to react when they saw each other again?

Instead of letting on just how much he affected her, she forced a sweet tone into her words. "How are you doing today?"

The truth was that she was trying to distance herself from him as much as possible. If he rejected the baby then she didn't know what she would do. Hell, Bunny was still unsure as to what her plan of action was. What she did know was that if she didn't make a decision soon, then she would be forced to carry the infant full term.

After she got Darien's decision on the matter, she would go home and tell her family. It was a little unfair that they were the last ones to know, but she felt only a tiny bit guilty about it.

"I'm doing better now that you're in town," He was smooth as always.

Bunny repressed the urge to giggle like a school girl at his advances, "Oh yeah?"

"Definitely," He had a smile in his voice, "What're you doing tonight?"

He moved quickly, and she rolled her eyes. "Are you hoping I'm going to answer with 'you'?"

At this Darien chuckled. He always did find Bunny's sense of humor to be on the same wave length as his own. He had stated as much when they were in Hawaii together.

"Do you want to be doing me tonight?" He asked instead.

The blond woman bit the inside of her cheek to prevent herself from answering honestly. She hadn't had sex since Hawaii. So her answer was yes, yes she did! However, sex had gotten her into this, and she had to keep reminding herself that.

Instead of allowing her to answer, Darien continued, "I was actually calling to see if you wanted to get dinner with me tonight? I know this place that serves the best Cuban food in Manhattan."

The mention of food always made her mouth water, and she found herself agreeing to go out with him. She figured she might as well bite the bullet while being treated to a delicious meal and Latin food was her favorite. It didn't matter if it was Cuban, Mexican, Colombian, Dominican, Puerto Rican or any other; she loved all of their food equally.

She gave him her current address before they hung up. He would pick her up by six, the perfect dinner time in her opinion.

After they hung up Bunny dug through her suit case. Jeans were a must, as were long johns as far as she was concerned. It was too cold outside. Florida winters, while the natives thought they were freezing, were actually quite mild in comparison.

She gathered a baggy long sleeve shirt with a cute bunny print all over it, comfortable skinny jeans, and knee high boots. She was going to wear at least two shirts underneath the long sleeve. And her hair was going to be up in a topknot.

Having her looks decided, she moseyed into the adjacent bathroom to start getting ready. Tonight she was going for comfort over cuteness. Who knew how the night was going to end?

The Cuban restaurant he had mentioned looked like a hole in the wall. But Bunny knew from experience that dives were the best places to eat.

Darien had been on time when he retrieved her from the company apartment. He was dressed in chic designer clothes and looked as rich as dark chocolate. She would have felt self-conscious beside him if not for the fact that she knew he didn't care how she looked in clothing so much as how she looked out of them.

They were seated at a booth in the back of the restaurant. It was a narrow place with dim lighting and booths on both sides of the walls. It maybe had a total of twenty tables, which gave off quaint atmosphere.

The color schemes were earth tones, and had a calming effect on anyone who entered the establishment.

"I can't get over how beautiful you are," Darien smiled sheepishly at the woman who was seated across from him.

Bunny couldn't help but see his sudden shyness at her presence as endearing.

"You're radiant," His dark blue eyes caught her lighter ones, "it's almost like you're glowing."

At that the thirty year old woman held back a wince. Glowing? Was she that obvious?

Instead of admitting anything quite yet, she gave him a kind smile, "Thank you."

They ordered and talked over drinks while they waited. His was a glass of wine, hers was sparkling water.

Darien went over his latest client and how aggravating the man was.

Bunny, however, zoned him out. Her eyes drank in the sight of his face. He was beyond handsome; his looks could put Adonis to shame. Her eyes swept over his chiseled jawline, high cheekbones, full lips and straight nose. His eyes were a deep midnight blue that almost seemed unnatural. And his black hair fell over his brow in such a perfectly tousled way that she yearned to run her fingers through it.

Their food came out quickly, and both thanked their server before digging in.

Bunny dug in with gusto, suddenly starving and enjoying every delicious bite.

Her date gave her an amused look. He had often gave her this same expression during their time in Hawaii.

"I had forgotten about your addiction to food." He grinned.

"No, this must be the baby." The woman stated thoughtlessly. She hadn't realized she had said it out loud, she had meant to keep that comment to herself. Slowly, she glanced over at her date.

His darker blue eyes were wide and he stared at her with a look of sheer panic. "What?"

TBC

MLL: Hahaha, cliffhanger. I'm evil. Anyways, I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. It was a bit tough to spit out.

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