Blueeyeddevil06 thank you for all of your edits. Grammar isn't my strong suit.

Darien leaned back in his beach chair as he watched Serena play in the ocean. He had initially been against coming along, but he had to admit the view was spectacular. He was glad that his dark sunglasses made it so he could watch her without being caught.

His eyes raked over her body. He knew she had spectacular curves before, but her bikini showed them all off. He had to shift his position when she jumped, and he watched her breasts bounce.

He pulled out his book and opened it to a random page. He didn't really plan on reading it at all. He just made it look like he was reading while he kept an eye on her. She was currently laughing and splashing Lita. Her eyes were sparkling, and she looked so happy.

Some guy walked over and splashed Serena in an obvious attempt to get her attention. Darien almost growled as he tensed up. He then watched as Nephrite glared at the new guy. Serena's attention was currently on Mina, missing all of the by-play. Meanwhile, Zoisite joined Nephrite and managed to get the guy to walk away. He couldn't hold back a smirk.

He chuckled when he watched Kunzite pick up Mina and toss her in the ocean. She came up out of the water glaring at him. She yelled, "You'll pay for that later!" Darien rolled his eyes when he watched Kunzite smirk and say, "I'm looking forward to that." It was no secret that Kunzite liked how Mina took her anger out on him. A lot.

Darien watched as Serena whispered something to Amy and headed his direction. He quickly buried his eyes in his book. When she was close, his eyes darted to her. His whole body tingled as he watched her bend over to get something out of her bag. She was bent facing away from him, and her perfect ass was so close to him. His mouth dropped open, and he actually salivated. Shit. He needed to get it together.

She stood and turned to look at him. "Good book?"

He just nodded. He didn't trust his voice right now.

"Come and join us in the water. It's fun." She lowered her voice. "Plus, it's obvious I'm not with anyone. It would help keep other guys away."

He looked up at her, and his brain demanded he help her. He desperately wanted to keep any and all other men away from her. "You know I'll help you."

She gave him a huge smile, and she nodded. "You always come to my rescue."

He put away his book and followed her into the water. He liked feeling like her hero.

As they walked to join their friends, she spun to face him, walking backwards deeper into the water. "Pick me up, and toss me in. That will keep any other guys away."

He surged forward and lifted her up. She squealed. Darien loved the feeling of holding her in his arms. She was soft. He felt her breasts press against his arm, and he was glad he was waist deep in the water. He smirked at her and threw her in. She came up laughing and smiling at him.

Jadeite walked over, and said, "I'm glad you could tear yourself away from your book." He then whispered, "I'm also glad we can stop running interference with Serena. She's a guy magnet. Just ask her out already."

Darien stood there in shock. All of a sudden, he was brought back when he was hit in the face with water. He looked at Serena. She was laughing and getting ready to splash him again. He dove forward and tackled her, dragging her under the water with him. To his horror and delight, he realized that when he grabbed her to drag her under, one hand was firmly on her breast.

They came up out of the water, and he quickly pulled her away from the group. He looked her in the eyes and said, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do that. I would never touch you without your permission."

"Calm down. I know it was an accident." She paused and looked into his eyes. He watched her search his face and come to some decision. She smirked and started to walk away. She looked back over her shoulder and said, "And now, you have my permission." She then joined the group again.

He was frozen. He had her permission to touch her. He was angry at himself. He knew what that meant. For Serena, that meant she had to have feelings for him. As that really sank in, he was overwhelmed with joy. He made sure it didn't show on his face. His brain started working on overdrive. He was trying to come up with ways he could sneak in touches. Suddenly, he wanted to toss her in the water and tackle her again. This time when he tackled her, he would grab her breast, and it wouldn't be an accident. He closed his eyes. He was so glad he came on this trip.

He pulled himself together for a minute and walked over to rejoin the group. He looked around and couldn't find Serena. An annoyed looking Kunzite walked over to him.

Kunzite said, "Follow me." They walked back to the beach chairs. "What did Serena say to you that had you react like that?"

"Like what? What are you talking about?" Darien was horrified that everyone could tell how turned on he was.

"Whatever she said to you at the end… She's so embarrassed. Mina went with her to comfort her. She's sorry. Just forgive her."

Darien was incredibly confused. "She regrets it?" He felt sick. She didn't have feelings for him after all?

"Of course she does. She never would say anything to make you that upset. Whatever she said to you, it obviously pissed you off. It was clear on your face."

Darien was horrified. "I was pissed at myself, not her! She thought she made me angry?" Kunzite nodded. "No… fuck. Tell me where they are."

Kunzite pulled out his cell phone and called Mina. He then handed it to Darien. "She always answers my phone calls." He smirked.

Mina answered, and Darien said, "I'm in love with her, and it's a misunderstanding. Where is she?"

"And, what do you plan on telling her?"

"I plan on begging her to date me." Darien watched Kunzite smile.

"She's in her room. She's packing. She was so embarrassed that she didn't want to stay here anymore. Room 324."

"Thank you. I owe you big time." Darien hung up and tossed the cell to Kunzite.

Kunzite said, "Go."

Darien took off running. He made it to Serena's door and knocked loudly.

She answered with tears in her eyes and tried to shut the door on him. He stuck his foot in the door and winced as it hit his foot. He pushed his way in her room and shut the door behind him.

He knew he needed to make an even bigger confession than she did. He needed to make it up to her. "I love you! I wasn't angry at what you said. I was mad at myself for not asking you out sooner!" He was breathing heavy. Running through sand hadn't been easy. "I didn't read a damn page of that book. I just pretended. I watched you all day instead."

There was a beat of silence where she just looked stunned, and then she launched herself into his arms. He bent down and kissed her lips. She opened up and gave him access to her mouth. He kissed her, pouring his passion and pent up hormones from the day into the kiss.

She pulled back from him and stepped away. She picked up her cell phone and called Mina. Mina answered and she said, "I'm staying." She then hung up, turned it off and set the phone down on the dresser.

She walked back over to Darien and into his arms. "You weren't reading that book?" He shook his head. "So, I didn't need to bend over and put my butt in your face to get your attention?"

"Well, that's not quite a fair question. No, you didn't need to do it to get my attention. But, I wouldn't call it unnecessary. In fact, I'm all for a repeat of that at any time. You have such a sexy butt." He rubbed his hand down her spine. He really wanted to grab her ass. He knew he had her permission before, but things had changed a bit since then as evidenced by her partially packed bag that was laying by her bed.

"Why did you stand there after I said that? You said you were mad at yourself, not me, but you just stood there."

"I was coming up with different ways to sneak touches. I planned on tackling you again, and this time, playing with your breast as we went under the water." He felt her mold herself up against him. He whispered in her ear, "I bet your nipples were hard from the cold water. I would pinch them and find out."

She looked up into his eyes, "You love me?"

"Yes, I do. I desperately need you to be mine. Please be my girlfriend. You don't have to love me back y-"

"I love you. I have loved you for a while. And I will be your girlfriend."

He rested his forehead on hers and shut his eyes. "You have no idea how good it feels to have you love me back."

She smirked, "Oh? I think I have a very good idea." She pulled back and looked into his eyes. "Why aren't you touching me more?"

"You gave me permission, and then I screwed it up. I'd hate to touch you and have you not enjoy it or want it. That's not how I ever want you to react to me."

"Noted. You want to make me beg." She gave him a sultry look.

"No! That's not what I mean at…" he paused. "Well, yes. Begging is good too. That could be a lot of fun, actually. But, I would prefer to at least know you want me to touch you. I want every touch to turn you on." He kissed down her neck. His hand drifted to her ass, and he grabbed it. His other hand did the same and he said, "I actually salivated when your butt was in my face." He squeezed again. "It's just perfect, and it's even better touching it."

Darien's cell phone rang, and he sighed.

"Answer it" Serena said, "or else they'll just knock."

"What, Kunzite?" Darien grumbled when he did.

"Stop playing grab ass, and get back out here with your girlfriend. Don't you think I'd rather be in a room with Mina? I'm getting jealous."

"How did you know that I was…"

"Playing grab ass? You just confirmed it." Kunzite laughed and hung up the phone.

Serena was blushing all of the way down her breasts.

Darien groaned. He leaned forward to kiss and suck his way down her neck. "They want us out there."

"Seems so. You still have my permission. We should go. You did say you had ideas on how to sneak touches." She winked. "It sounds exciting."

As they walked out the door, he whispered in her ear. "I bet I can turn you on enough to have you begging me to touch you later tonight."

"I knew you wanted me to beg you."

They got down to the beach, and Serena ran over to the girls to let them know they were dating. Kunzite sauntered over, and Darien glared at him.

Kunzite said, "I have one sentence to say, and then you'll forgive me."

Darien rolled his eyes and said, "Not likely."

"I stuffed a bunch of condoms in with your things while you were gone."

Darien patted Kunzite on the back, "You know you're my best friend, right?"

"I never doubted it."

Darien could admit he was having a wonderful time. He came up with so many ways to sneak touches. And, watching her smile and laughing was intoxicating.

He tackled her, and his hand found its way under her bikini top. He pinched her hard nipple and removed his hand. He steadied her when she surfaced by placing his hands on her hips.

She looked at him with so much lust in her eyes that his knees actually got weak.

He picked her up to toss her in the water, and she whispered in his ear. "You better buy condoms before tonight." His hand "slipped" to her ass before he then threw her in. She came up laughing. He made his way over to her and said, "Kunzite gave me some as a peace offering for interrupting."

Serena placed her hand on his chest. "You have an amazing body."

He saw what the shift in subject meant. "I know you're nervous. It's all up to you. It'll be both of our first times. We'll figure it out together. I'm nervous too." He knew he had read her right when he watched her reaction.

"I'm nervous, but I really want you. It's only ever been you for me."

"You're the only woman I could ever be with. I've loved you for so long."

"You're really good at hiding it."

"I'm a master at hiding how I'm feeling. It was a survival instinct I picked up at the orphanage. I need you to help me show my feelings to you. Call me on it when I seem closed off. I promise to try hard to open up. I trust you enough to want to."

She smiled and wiped at a small tear. "You're doing really well so far. I don't need you to be open in public. I know that's not your nature. But, in private like this, what you're saying is perfect."

They all had a wonderful day at the beach, laughing and joking around. That night, they all had a delicious dinner together. Darien was glad they were all couples. No one even pretended they wanted to hang out for a while after dinner. They all just went their separate ways.

Serena pulled him into her room. He followed her in with a grin on his face. She rolled her eyes. "Yes. Okay? All of those touches you snuck really turned me on. It was so sexy. And when you pinched my nipple." She moaned. "I almost jumped you right then."

"You did demand I get condoms after that." He was loving this conversation.

She just nodded. "So, I had an idea…" she looked nervous.

"This won't do. Don't ever be nervous around me." He kissed her cheek. "Tell me. Trust me enough. I know we just started dating, but we have known each other for years. Doesn't that trust carry over?" He looked her in the eyes.

"It's a new kind of trust now, but I get what you mean."

"No, you're right. It's new." He sighed. "And I realize my past doesn't help. I'm pretty closed off and kind of stuffy. You're carefree, and you've drug me out of my comfort zone."

She nodded. "I get that some things might seem…"

"Serena, it's you."

"What?"

"You're my comfort zone now. It's been you for a long time. When was the last time I didn't do something you wanted to do?"

"I thought it was because I got you to give in."

He shook his head and smiled at her. "Serena, I am at my happiest when I'm doing things with you. As long as I'm with you, I'm up for anything."

She blinked back happy tears. "Sneak out and skinny dip. That was what I was going to suggest."

Darien's eyes blew wide. He picked her up, she shrieked, and he marched her out the door. He set her on her feet in the hall and patted her butt. "Let's go."

She laughed, and they made their way to the empty beach in the dark. They found an alcove, and Serena removed her clothes, running into the ocean. She quickly sank in down to her neck.

Darien took a moment to get his head on right. All of his blood was in his hard cock. He smiled and removed his clothes. He then followed her out.

He got to her, pulled her close, wrapped his arms around her body, and kissed her. He then slid his hands over her breasts and nibbled at her neck.

She moaned and slid her hands over his firm butt. "I like yours too by the way," she said.

He kissed her again. They touched and kissed each other for a while.

He grew pale when he heard screaming. "Get out of there! You aren't allowed to be swimming after dark!"

Serena blushed, and he yelled, "We'll get out! We promise. Can you just leave first?"

"Are you two skinny dipping?! Get a room!" The man huffed and walked off.

Serena laughed, "We have a room, and we came here."

Darien chuckled too. "Wait here. I'll get dressed first and make sure he's gone. I don't want him seeing your body. That's mine."

She rolled her eyes and nodded.

They made it back into the room, and she was laughing still. "Oops. My bad."

"Totally worth it."

"How about a shower instead?"

"I'm a big fan of naked and wet." He slid his hand over her breasts, and down around to her ass.

She stripped and made her way to the shower. He marveled at how easy it was for her to be naked in front of him already.

He joined her, and they soaped each other up, covering each other's bodies in suds. He washed her hair and said, "I love your hair so much. You have no idea."

"I don't. Thank you for telling me though." She smiled. "You're better at opening up than you think."

He held her tightly and said, "I sure hope so."

They turned off the water, and he toweled her dry. By the time he was done, she was panting, and her eyes were almost black. He quickly dried off and exited the bathroom.

He laid her down and said. "It's my turn to ask if you're comfortable with something. Can I suck on your pussy? Would you be okay with my face between your legs?"

Her chest was rising and falling rapidly. She let out a breathy, "Yes."

He nodded and watched as she opened up her legs, spreading them for him. He swallowed hard. He used the flat of his tongue to lick her, and she let out a lusty moan.

"Okay. Fuck. This is...This is really good." he said. He then sucked her clit. She arched her back and whimpered. He then brought her to orgasm with his tongue and teeth.

He wiped his mouth and was panting. "That was so fucking hot. Shit, Serena." He shook his head. "I can't think straight right now."

He came to when he felt her rolling on his condom. His eyes almost popped out of his head.

She laid back down, spread her legs again, and crooked her finger at him.

He nodded, pushed inside of her and waited for her to adjust to him and the new feeling. He then felt himself take her as he buried himself in her tight pussy. She moaned and screamed his name. He came hard and felt her orgasm too. He collapsed next to her and tossed his condom.

He pulled her into his arms, spooning her. He kissed the nape of her neck. He then tried to catch his breath.

"You need a key to my apartment. I will give it to you when we get back."

She turned to look at him. "What?"

"I want you to have a key to my apartment."

"Oh…" she gave him a small smile.

He was confused, and it was obvious by his look. Then it dawned on him, and he smiled at her. He kissed her forehead and said. "Yea, you'll need it since you're moving in."

She smiled. "So, was I that obvious?"

"Serena, don't hide things from me. I didn't ask you to move in because I worried you would think it's too soon. I want you to though. So badly."

She smirked at him. "Seems I wasn't the only one hiding something."

He sighed. "We need to get better at this."

"I would say we are. We're talking things through afterward. Or, am I wrong and there was something you are still keeping from me?"

"Just one thing."

She looked nervous. "What?"

"I want to have sex again tonight." He smiled at her.

"It's my turn to be on top."

When he laid there panting afterwards, he had to admit he loved watching her breasts bounce.

The next morning at breakfast, they joined everyone. Mina was scowling.

Serena looked concerned and asked what was wrong.

Mina said, "No one will believe Kunzite and me that we weren't the ones caught skinny dipping last night!"

Serena blushed. Raye started laughing and yelled, "It was you!"