Disclaimer: I own nothing…still…but Serenity.
I'm conflicted. I inhale now I'm addicted to this place, to you babe. I can't stay away, can't stay away.
They often passed by each other in the halls or in the locker rooms, but they never said anything to each other. Jim didn't want to risk anything, and Serenity was too shy to say anything. He tried to avoid her at all costs, but no…nothing he could do could keep her away. Not from his thoughts anyway. It was like she was his new addiction, but an addiction for his brain, not anything else. But something would force him to make contact with the girl was slowly, unknowingly, inching closer and closer to his heart.
It was another fight with the New Breed and the Originals. He tried to stay focused, but it was so difficult with Serenity there. He didn't want her to get hurt. As the fight started getting heated, Elijah practically threw Serenity into the ring and let the New Breed escape. Punk wasn't there that night, so there was really nothing to be done.
Serenity was just staring up at him, not sure whether to be afraid or just to be in awe of this powerful Original. She heard her pulse in her ears and started moving away. But it was no good, she was backed into a corner.
"Oh crap" Serenity thought, "I'm going to hell!".
He kneeled down to her and examined her frightened expression. Jim threw the cane aside in hopes that she got the message that he wasn't going to hurt her. She didn't get it. Jim rolled his eyes and extended his hand to her.
"It's a hand kid, not a shark".
She stared down at his hand and then to his face. Then, almost hesitantly, she accepted it and he pulled her up. Serenity could still hear her heart in her ears, even as he asked if she was alright.
"Yeah, I'm fine. But…you're not gonna cane me? I'm one of them".
"Not by choice. Plus, this ain't got nothin to do with ya. Where's your brother tonight?".
"He's got the night off".
"Wanna call him when you get back there and tell 'im about this? I know I would".
Serenity nodded. "I will".
She went to get out of the ring, but Jim called back out to her.
"Hey kid, what's ya name?".
"Serenity"
"Serenity…I need some of that right now".
Serenity laughed at the comment and took off to the back. Meanwhile, Jim picked the cane back up, smiling to himself as he did so.
"Serenity…Serenity…love that name…now I just gotta tell the guys".
A/N: I hope that was alright. So, what does the New Breed have in mind for Serenity? And how will the Originals respond to this new found connection? Keep reading to find out.