Everyone had eaten breakfast, but her dad hadn't come down. They hadn't seen him since he came home last night. Their moms assured them that he was ok.
"He just needs more time", Michelle said.
Sabrina stood. They needed to talk about this now.
"Where are you going?", Serena asked.
"I'm going to go talk to him", Sabrina said.
She left to her dad's office. Knocking first and not getting an answer. She opened the door and walked in. Her dad was sitting at his desk, looking at his computer. She walked in more and sat in front of his desk.
"Dad", she said softly.
He stopped typing.
"I know you're angry with us. We broke your trust and disappointed you. We never meant to do that, I swear. It just happened", Sabrina said.
He sighed and rubbed his eyes.
"I love him dad. He's done nothing but respect me. Shown me nothing but love and understanding. He listens to me and gives me advice", she said.
Her dad finally looked at her.
"He's the first guy whose actually put me and my feelings first. We've talked about where I would go for college and what classes I'm taking.", she said.
She wiped the tear that slipped.
"What happened with JJ?", he asked.
He wasn't just angry that his daughters were dating their teachers, but that he didn't know what had happened between JJ and Sabrina. She looked down and bit her lip.
"We broke up", she mumbled.
"Why?", he asked.
She met his eyes.
"You can tell me Brina. Now is as good a time as any to start being honest with me.", he said.
"After the party at his house, he and I slept together. I thought he actually cared about me, he told me he loved me and that he wanted to be with me for the rest of our lives", she said.
Her dad nodded. Encouraging her to continue.
"The next day at school, he had told his friends and they told everyone else. Everyone called me a slut and easy. My friends of course, knew me better than that. They defended me", she said.
"I'm sorry I didn't see it", he said.
She wiped the tear.
"Mom and aunt Michelle don't even know. Only Serena.", she said.
"Why didn't you say anything Brina? I would have gone down to the school and put a stop to this", he said.
"It wouldn't have worked. Ever since he found out his dad was the Mayor, he's been getting away with so much. There was no point", she said.
He shook his head.
"I didn't think I could trust anyone else the way I trusted JJ, but then I met Seth and that changed. We didn't meet at school, it was outside of it. He's never been my teacher ever", Sabrina said.
Her dad rubbed his chin.
"He's good to me. Please think about talking to him and getting to know him. He use to wrestle like you dad, in high school. He knows about your relationships and never judged you. He didn't ask all those inappropriate questions guys my age ask about it.", Sabrina said.
"I just need more time Sabrina. Give me a break here. I just found out that both my seventeen year old daughters are dating not just older men, but their teachers", he said.
Sabrina saw a little hope there and nodded. She would take that.
"I understand", Sabrina said.
She was about to stand, but he stopped her.
"And if ever anyone hurts you like that again, you tell me and I'll do everything in my power to help. You are my kid and no one is going to hurt you. Not as long as I'm alive", he said.
She smiled and nodded. Walking around his desk, she hugged him and kissed his cheek.
"I love you dad", she said.
"And I love you", he said.
Sabrina was still upstairs with their dad. She guessed it was a good thing they couldn't hear any yelling. Her phone rang and she answered.
"Hello", she tried to act normal.
"Is there any way we can still meet? We've got that date and I don't want to just postpone that", Dean said.
She smiled.
"I can switch shifts with her.", Serena said as her mom looked at her.
"Is your dad there", Dean said, catching on.
"Yeah, don't worry", Serena said.
"I'll see you at seven my siren", he said, before hanging up.
She put her phone down and continued eating.
"I forgot you work today. Why not call your boss back and tell him you can't? Especially with your dad being the way he is right now", her mom said.
"Because right now, I would rather be at work than staying here and walking on eggshells", Serena said, standing and leaving the kitchen.
Getting to her room. She found an outfit for tonight. She called her work and said she was sick.
Dean walked back over to Seth who was working out.
"So?", Seth asked.
"We're still meeting. I don't care if I have to walk into that house and drag her out. I'm taking her on that date", Dean said.
"Do you have first date nerves?", Seth asked.
He knew this was a first for his friend. It was a sign that this girl was way different and more important to Dean than all the others.
"Do me a favor Ambrose", Seth said.
"What?", he asked.
"When it comes time for it, marry this one", Seth said.
Dean froze for a second. He hadn't thought about that. Was marriage in his future? Kids? Could he do that? He didn't know, but if that's what Serena wanted, then he would try.
"You should talk to her about it. You know, there's more than just sex. A relationship needs more if its going to survive", Seth said.
Dean nodded.
"I'll think about it", Dean shrugged.
Seth shook his head.
"You don't have to pretend like you don't have feelings. I know you. You care about this girl, dare I say you might even love her. Don't be an idiot", Seth said.
Dean didn't even know he did it half the time. It was a wall he put up from getting hurt.
Serena put her uniform on and walking downstairs. Her change of clothes was in her bag.
"Where are you going?", her dad's voice stopped her.
"Work. I switched shifts with another girl", she said.
"Want me to drop you off?", he asked.
She turned to look at him.
"What, I can't even drive my own car anymore?", she asked.
"Its not that. I just want to talk", he said calmly.
"We can talk when I come home. I don't want to be emotional at work.", Serena said.
Her dad nodded.
"When you get home then", he said.
She nodded and walked out. Passing her work, she went right to Dean's apartment. He let her in and she went to his bathroom to change. Walking out, he took a deep breath.
"Damn", was all he said.
She smiled.
"Ready?", he asked.
She nodded and took his hand. He drove them an hour away.
"The aquarium?", she asked.
He nodded. She had been here a few times, but only during the day. He helped her off the car and they walked in. They held hands, happy that they didn't have to hide.
"Look a shark", she gasped.
He smiled at her reaction.
"So um, I've been wanting to talk to you", he said.
She looked over at him. Almost afraid he was breaking it off with her.
"About?", she asked.
"Us. What exactly do you want from this relationship? Marriage? Kids?", he asked.
She didn't know what to tell him. Yes she wanted marriage and kids, but she knew Dean didn't. He wasn't that kind of man or so that's how he made it seem.
"Can I tell you what I want?", he asked.
She nodded.
"I want to marry you some day. Maybe have one or two kids", he said shrugging.
She was surprised.
"Really?", she asked.
He looked at her and nodded.
"I know I act like I don't want any of that, but, I just", he stopped.
"Your afraid of getting hurt", she said.
He sighed.
"I don't do feelings Rena, I've told you before. It's not me, but then you come along and everything fucking changes. My rules go right out the fucking window. We've only been together a short time, but I want you for the rest of my life. If that means changing the way that I am to be with you, then I will. No more dom and sub in the bedroom. Just us", he said.
She cupped his face and kissed him.
"You would be willing to give that life up, for me?", she asked.
He nodded.
"Just say the word siren", he said.
"I don't want you to give that up. Honestly, I like it. I want marriage and kids, I just didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to scare you away", she said.
"So you still want the dom and sub?", he asked.
"Whenever you want", she said.
He wrapped his arms around her waist.
"I love you Serena", he said.
She kissed him.
"And I love you. Thank you for bringing me here. It's so beautiful", she said.
She looked around at all the fish. He smiled.
"I'm going to fight for you Rena.", he said.
She met his eyes.
"I know he's your dad, but I will not let him take you from me", he said.
She smiled.
"He wants to talk to me as soon as I get back home.", she said.
"Why wait? Lets go talk to him now", Dean said.
She stopped them.
"Lets just slow down. Let me see what he says and if its not good, I'll run away with you", she said.
He smiled.
"I'd take you", he said.
"I know", she said, resting her head against his chest.
Getting back home. Serena walked into the kitchen to see her dad was still up.
"I'm home", she said.
"How was work?", he asked.
"Good", she said.
He gestured to the seat next to his and she joined him.
"Understand where I'm coming from as a dad. I have a right to be angry and to be disappointed.", he said.
She nodded.
"Sabrina spoke to me about Seth this morning and I saw her point. I told her and now I'm telling you. Just give me some more time, let me get through this the way I know how", he said.
She nodded again.
"I want to sit down and talk to Dean, but not now", he said.
Serena smiled and nodded.
"Now tell me where you really were", he said.
Her smile fell.
"Come on Rena. I know you were with him", he said.
She looked down at her hands.
"I was", she said.
He nodded.
"No more sneaking around. Let me talk to them first before either of you go back to them", he said, trying to stay calm.
Serena nodded.