Karaoke:
Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About
By Kayla Chavi
Email: [email protected]
Genre: Romance/Drama
Website: http://www.envy.nu/kaylachavi/index.htm
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I do realized that I promised darkness with this fic. Believe me, it's coming. At the moment, this was a pathetic attempt at fluff. You'll have to tell me how I did.
There is only one line of lyrics that I'm not sure of, so if you know what it is, go ahead and tell me! I had to listen to the song fifty-million times to get all of the lyrics. This is the first installment of the Karaoke Series. Enjoy!
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| |People are talking, talking about People| |
Serena frowned slightly when the conversation at the booth stopped as she came up. Sitting there was Rei and Mina, along with Andrew, who was smiling way too much for her comfort. She came up to the table and looked at them intently.
"Okay," she said after a moment, "Spill."
The three exchanged a look and then all burst either into giggles or laughter. (Andrew was the one laughing, he doesn't giggle. It wasn't manly to giggle).
| |I hear them whisper, you won't believe it| |
"I fail to see what is so funny," Serena muttered as she slid into the booth next to Rei, who was still giggling helplessly.
"I can't believe that you don't know," Mina said and winked.
"Don't know what?" Serena demanded, starting to get a little frustrated at this game they were playing with her. They needed to just come out and see it.
"You and Darien," Rei grinned.
"Me and Darien what?"
Andrew smiled, "You like him."
| |They think we're lovers, kept undercover| |
Serena blanched and nearly passed out. "I WHAT?!"
"You. Like. Him," Andrew repeated slowly, like she was slow and stupid. Serena glared at the implications. "And," he paused significantly.
"He likes you," Mina said before the small blond could strangle the arcade worker.
"WHAT?!" Serena's voice was a shrill shriek, causing all at the table to wince and cover their ears.
| |I just ignore it, but they keep saying| |
"It has to be true," Rei started and was about to say more when she was interrupted.
"What has to be true?" Standing there was the Devil Incarnate. Darien looked down at the table curiously, especially at the small blond girl that was blushing furiously.
Rei opened her mouth to say something but Serena cut her off, "That you're a jerk," she said quickly.
The corners of Darien's mouth were tugged in a smile at her declaration of his attitude. "I'm a jerk, Meatball Head?" He raised an eyebrow and looked just at her.
"Yes," Serena said and stood up. "And the name is Serena. Learn how to talk, idiot."
Darien just laughed, that annoyingly perfect smile on his face.
| |Laugh just a little too loud| |
Serena rolled her eyes in frustration and turned to grab her book-bag. "I don't need to be laughed at right now." She moved to swing it on, but it was grabbed out of her hold.
Angrily she turned around to glare at the handsome man who was holding it out of her reach. "DARIEN!"
He laughed again and started what ended up being a game of cat and mouse. The three still sitting at the booth exchanged a three-way knowing smile.
| |Stand just a little too close| |
"If you don't give that back I'll--"
"You'll what, Meatball Head?" Darien grinned wolfishly, "I don't think that you're in a position to say or do anything," with that he tossed her book-bag back into the booth. Before she could go back and get it, his arms locked tight around her waist.
"DARIEN!" She paled when he lifted her off the ground. She struggled to get away. "Put me down this instant!" He heard her laugh in her ear and she flushed. His breath was warm against the skin of her face and he was holding her to his rather muscular chest.
He just grinned and began to spin her around. She shrieked and clung onto him, afraid of falling. "What was that?" he asked as he begun to spin faster and faster.
"You're going to kill me!"
He just laughed and was spinning so faster and the sole of his shoe caught against the linoleum floor and they tumbled into an empty booth, Darien on top of Serena.
Her face was flushed and her hair was in a mild disarray, but still in its adorable meatballs. He was laughing quietly at the look of pure consternation on her face. She tried to be so angry, but it was lost when she saw his dark silver-blue eyes looking down at her.
| |Stare just a little too long| |
Her own blue eyes met his and she just looked up at him. His forearms were beside her head, keeping most of his weight off of her, but his hands were lost in the long blond strands that trailed from the meatballs. His own hair had gotten just as tousled and a lock at fallen out of place and was placed just perfectly between his eyes.
Serena swallowed nervously and her hands itched to brush it out of his eyes but she didn't move. He was breathing heavily, she could tell by the way his chest was moving. It was then she realized that she was breathing heavily too. Darien stared down at her slightly parted lips and was about to lean down when he blinked.
Slowly he got off of her and pulled her to her feet. Mina, Rei, and Andrew just looked at the two with a knowing smile.
| |Maybe they're seeing something we don't darling| |
"What?" both Darien and Serena asked at the same time. The trio just laughed and shook their heads in unison.
"What?" Serena demanded again, this time very slowly, like her best friends were incredibly stupid.
"Nothing," Mina said innocently and winked at Serena. The blond odanga just shook her head, trying to hide her flush.
Andrew just grinned at his best friend and Darien blinked, "What?" he asked, doing a much better job at hiding his flush than Serena was.
"Nothing," Andrew said quickly and stood up. "You want your usual?" he asked, going over to the counter. Darien looked at his best friend and then at Serena who had been pulled into the booth.
"Yeah," he said a little absentmindedly. He smiled at Serena slightly, and she returned the smile before she remembered to get angry. Before she could say anything, he dumped her bag into her lap and went over to the counter.
She just looked after him and then shook her head, as if she had to clear it. She looked at her two friends who were both just giggling helplessly at her expression.
"Sure," Mina said as she stood up, "You don't like him."
"I don't," Serena insisted and shot a quick look at Darien who was somberly drinking his coffee.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
"Care to explain what that was?" Andrew asked idly after handing Darien is coffee.
"Explain what?"
"You flirting with Serena."
Darien choked on his coffee. "I was NOT flirting with Ser--Meatball Head," he said indignantly. "I was just teasing her," he said simply, setting down the coffee.
"Uh-huh," it was obvious that Andrew didn't believe one word that Darien was saying. "Considering she's the only girl that you even give the time of day to?"
"I don't give her the time of day," Darien said, "I tease her, I call her names, and I--"
"Occasionally flirt with her," Andrew finished for him.
"For the last time I wasn't flirting with her!"
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
"SEE!" Serena said indignantly and almost pointed at Darien when he made his declaration loud enough for them all to hear. "We were not flirting."
Mina sighed and shook her head, "Whatever Serena. We know the truth."
"What truth?" she sighed, "Guys, you are looking way to much into this. Darien and I hate each other."
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
"We hate each other," Darien said, assuming that it was safe again to drink his coffee. "She runs into me at the same time everyday, I tease her about being late to school, she calls me a conceited jerk, then we part. After school she runs into me on her way here, I tease her about school, she calls me a conceited jerk, and then we part. It's all very simple. We hate each other."
"Okay," Andrew said still smiling, "Then how do you explain today?"
"I don't," Darien grinned as he stood up. He placed money on the counter and nearly burst out laughing at the look on his best friends face. "You're obviously going to believe whatever you want. So believe what you may, but Ser-Meatball Head and I hate each other."
Andrew nearly sputtered in surprise but he regained his control. "Very well," he said a note of disapproval in his voice.
Darien nearly laughed and turned to go, almost bumping into Serena, who was also getting up to leave. He caught her before she stumbled and fell to the ground.
They stood there for a moment and Darien again looked down at Serena and got lost in her eyes for a second before blinking and setting her on her feet.
| |How about love?| |
"I'll see you later, Rei and Mina," she called and practically ran out of the Crown.
Darien for his part just stared after her for a long moment. He blinked and actually flushed when he saw three pairs of eyes looking at him intently. He grabbed his ugly green jacket and nearly fled from the Arcade.
"Hey, Dare!" Andrew called out before he could escape, "We still on for tonight?"
Darien groaned. He hated karaoke with a fiery passion. "Actually, Andrew--"
"Good, I'll see you tonight at 8," the blond grinned mischievously and then turned to help another customer.
Darien groaned as he walked home. This day couldn't possibly get any worse. Unknown to him he was watched by a pair of beautiful blue eyes. The girl sighed before going on her way.
Before Rei and Mina left they exchanged a thumbs up with Andrew. "She'll be there."
| |I feel so foolish, I never noticed| |
Serena sat in front of her mirror, just looking at her reflection. Her hair was damp from her shower, and still down. She was debating whether or not to up it up in its meatballs. She just sat there staring at the blond girl that looked back at her.
"He doesn't like me," she finally said out loud. "He can't. Look at me, I'm a skinny little freshman. I am too pale. My hair is blond and my eyes are the boring blue of every other blond on the planet. I have absolutely no chest to speak of. I look like a little girl." She sighed heavily, "He can't like me."
"And why not?"
Serena jumped when she heard the voice of her mother, "MOM!" she screeched and turned around to face her, "You scared me," she pouted and her mother laughed.
"I knocked three times," she said and came to stand behind her daughter, "Now what is this I hear about a boy not liking my daughter?"
Serena sighed, "It's stupid. Rei, Mina, and Andrew all think that Darien and I like each other."
Ilene raised an eyebrow, "Darien the conceited jerk?"
"Yes," she muttered and looked down at her hands. Her mother laughed softly. "I don't see what's so funny," Serena said childishly.
"It's just, sweetheart, that I could have told you that," her mother was still laughing quietly. She began to do Serena's hair. "Now, do you want your buns or to leave your hair down."
| |You look so nervous| |
"I want to look older than twelve," she muttered and sighed, again her thoughts went to Darien. If her mother said that he liked her then maybe it was true. Besides, what was the old saying about guys? They only tease the girls they like?
"I think we can manage that," Ilene smiled and soon Serena's hair was done. It was still in its meatballs, but thin long braids were wrapped around the two small buns, and there were several small braids in the streams of hair that fell away from the buns.
Serena smiled when she saw what her mother had done, "Thanks, Mom," she said and went to go get dressed. She was about to pull on just a simple shirt and jeans when her mother stopped her.
Silently she handed Serena a knee-length black skirt (it was only knee-length because Ken, Serena's father, wouldn't let her out of the house in anything shorter. Serena silently wondered what he would say if he saw her Sailor Moon suit), along with a fitted silver-blue dress shirt.
Serena blinked several times before smiling at her mother. Quickly she was dressed, after throwing on black stockings and simple black shoes. She ran downstairs when she heard Mina's voice and quickly ran out of the house before her father could comment on her dress and make-up. (Yes, she had put on make-up, with the help of her mother. It was then that she decided that mother's that helped their daughters look sexy for a boy were the best in the world).
They got to the karaoke club (one of the nicest in the city, and it had the best reputation for letting minors in, and not selling them any alcohol) and found there table.
"Look! There's Darien and Andrew," Mina said, pointing to the two very nice looking college boys. Serena blinked and looked in the direction that she had pointed. Her eyes locked with Darien's and then she saw him do something she never thought he would.
He checked her out.
| |Could you be falling for me?| |
And by checking her out, she meant the whole deal. He looked at her hair, her face, he even paused at her lips for a second too long, before his gaze traveled downward. Her shirt hugged in just the right places, drawing special attention to her chest. Again his gaze was there a moment to long before continued down her body. Her waist and hips again got another second before he got a look at her crossed legs.
Darien swallowed the sudden lump in his throat, and suddenly felt like he was wearing too much because the room was suddenly way too hot. He looked back up her and met her eyes again. She looked at least 18 instead of the fifteen year old freshman in high school.
"Sure you don't like her," Andrew said, catching the look and elbowing his best friend playfully in the ribs. Darien shot him a glare. "Come on, let's go say hello, now that you've ravished Serena with your eyes."
| |It took a rumor, to make me wonder| |
As the two men came over, Serena nearly panicked. "Mina, he's coming over here! I--"
"Will still be the same girl you were before he looked at you," Mina said simply. "It's a natural reaction for guys to look at beautiful women," she grinned mischievously, "Besides, he's done that before, you just were never looking at him when he did."
Serena sighed and managed to smile up at Darien and Andrew when the stopped at their table. "Hey girls," Andrew said and sat down in the seat next to Mina. He casually slipped an arm around her shoulder and kissed her cheek.
Both Darien and Serena blinked. "MINA! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"
"I can't believe you didn't tell me," Darien said at the same time, though he was much quieter than the
The senshi of love just smiled, "I am under no obligation to tell you anything about my love life," she said and looked up at Andrew with a girly love struck gaze, "Not until you tell me about yours."
"What she said," Andrew grinned and returned the cute gaze and slipped an arm around her waist.
Serena pouted and slunk back in her seat. It was then, Darien realized that he was going to have to sit down, because his supposed best friend wasn't going to move. He sighed and sat down next to Serena, logically it was the only place to sit.
"It's not fair," both Darien and Serena muttered at the same time. Andrew and Mina just laughed.
"Besides, you two haven't come out and told us yet," Darien rolled his eyes at his supposed best friend before an idea hit him.
He looked down at Serena and found she was looking up at him, a very mischievous look in her eye. She smiled and leaned up to whispered something in his ear.
"Let's give them something to talk about."
Darien smiled at her suggestion and nodded. He was actually glad that she made the suggestion. It meant that he didn't have to. And he had desperately wanted to.
The moment that his arm was around her waist, Serena knew that the line between enemy and lover had just been crossed. There was no turning back.
| |And now I'm convinced| |
Andrew and Mina just blinked, not believing that they had just seen. "I knew it!" they both said at the same time, but their jaws dropped when the saw Serena place her head on his shoulder.
"Knew what?" Darien asked innocently and nearly smiled when he heard the next singer start their song. It was so perfect for this charade.
Serena was thinking the same thing as Bonnie Raitt's 'Let's Give 'em Something to Talk About' blasted over the speakers. It didn't hurt that the girl really could sing.
"That you two....." Andrew's voice trailed off when he saw Serena snuggled into the crook of Darien's arm.
"Guys, give it up," Serena grinned, "You two had no clue. I bet that you even set up tonight so that Darien and I would have to spend more time together."
"And I bet that you've been hounding us these last few weeks in hopes that we would get together," Darien stood up and slipped his hand into Serena's, pulling her out of the booth.
"Well....yeah," Mina said sheepishly. "Where are you two going?"
"To dance." Darien pulled Serena out onto the dance floor that had been set up in front of the stage. The singer was still singing the song as he pulled her into his arms.
He felt Serena stiffen, "Relax," he leaned down to murmur in her ear, "They think we're an item, remember?" He heard her giggle and then relax, letting him pull her even closer.
| |I'm thinking about you every day| |
He held her close, resting his head on hers. How long had he secretly dreamed that she would let him do this? Much too long, he decided after a moment. Probably from the moment he saw her. He thought that he had done such a good job hiding his feelings, but evidently Andrew had either seen or guessed.
He stopped himself from sighing, and just looked down at the blond bundle in his arms. She was so beautiful, especially, he grinned, when she was angry; that of course was the reason that he teased her so much. Then he sighed. She hated him, and it was his fault. He never said anything nice to her at all.
So he just held her close, the hand at her waist moved to the small of her back and then to the other side of her body, so now his entire arm had locked around her waist. His other hand was gently holding hers and he hand sandwiched it between them, over his heart.
| |Dreaming about you every night| |
Serena hear him sigh and closed her eyes tightly, suppressing the shiver that she felt when his breath went past her ear and tickled her neck. She also tried to suppress the disappointment that she felt at that sigh. He was bored, she was sure of it. He didn't want to dance with her, he was just trying to get Andrew and Mina to stop bothering them.
And it was her suggestion that they had to pretend anyway. If he had wanted to, he would have suggested it first.
Besides, it was better as a joke. That way he wouldn't know. He wouldn't know that her daydreams of him one day being nice to her. He wouldn't know of how her dreams at night had drastically changed. First they had been about a mysterious prince, then when she had met Tuxedo Mask the dreams had turned to the handsome hero. Now, they were centered on Darien.
And Darien kissing her. And Darien doing more than kissing. More then a girl her age should know about. More that included hands under clothes and touching in places that a good girl shouldn't even been thinking about.
She felt like such a pervert after those dreams. She sighed as well, moving closer to him as arm went completely around her waist. He heard her sigh and looked down at her and saw that her eyes were closed.
| |I'm hoping you feel the same way| |
She opened her eyes and looked up at him and found herself lost in the silver blue once again. She saw him smile and she offered a small one in return.
"If you want, we can go sit back down," he suggested quietly and she shook her head.
"I don't want to face Mina and Andrew yet. They're being all lovey-dovey and I don't want to deal with the pointed looks."
Darien laughed and nodded, "I agree whole heartedly," he said, very relieved. He didn't want to give her up just yet. Then a wonderful thought hit him. They had agreed to this for the entire night, hadn't they? That meant he got to pretend to be her boyfriend for the entire night.
It also meant he could still dance with her and not let go just yet.
| |Now that we know it, let's really show it| |
"I think that they're in cahoots with each other," Mina muttered after a minute of watching Darien and Serena.
Andrew laughed, "What would you rather they be doing?"
"A little kissing would be nice," she muttered and laid her head on Andrew's shoulder. "And maybe a little groping."
"Mina! I'm surprised at you," he grinned and kissed her nose and then lightly kissed her. She smiled up at him and then blinked.
"Look! He's got his arm completely around her!"
Andrew sighed, it was his fault for falling for a blond who changed focus more than most people.
"Serena told me on the way here that she'd never let him come within an inch of her!" Mina nearly squealed with happiness and Andrew laughed.
"Looks like he got a little closer than an inch." He clapped with the rest of the crowd as the singer finished her song and got off of the stage. "I thought Rei said she wasn't coming," Andrew commented when the raven haired girl got on the stage.
"She did," Mina mused and then looked to the side of the stage and saw Chad standing there. "Looks like she was coerced," she grinned and laughed.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
Serena was about to break away after the end of the song, but Darien stopped her. He smiled and took her hand and then lightly kissed it, "Thank you for the wonderful dance, Serena," he said quietly.
She smiled up at him, "You're welcome. I actually enjoyed myself, Darien," she joked and then breathed in sharply when he kissed her inner wrist.
The sounds of the next song started and suddenly Darien grinned. "Let's give them something to talk about," he said and pulled her closely as a fast, sensual, intimate song started. "Dance with me," he gave her probably the sexiest, most beautiful smile in the world.
Serena's heart melted and she flashed what she hoped was the same kind of smile and let him pull her close to him. Her hands were lightly on his chest and her eyes widened slightly when she could feel the muscles in his chest and knew then and there that her dreams of him were nowhere near the reality.
Darien pulled her closer placing his arm back around her waist, the other was on her back, supporting her as they began to move to the music. Her hands slid up his chest and linked around his neck and she met his eyes.
He gently pushed her legs apart with one of his own, placing it between the two and pulling her up off the floor slightly. He heard her gasp quietly and wondered if he had gone too far, but she began to move, grinding against him and pulling herself even closer to him.
| |A little mystery to figure out| |
"Where in hell did she learn to dance like that?" Andrew asked after a moment, recovering from his shock. He looked down at Mina, who hadn't recovered. She was just starting at them, her jaw would have dropped to the ground, as it was, her mouth was open as wide as it could be.
"I have no idea," she whispered and then blinked several times.
Darien had moved his hand down her body and then lightly touched her rear and thigh with his fingertips before gripping her upper leg and pulling it up to his waist. His other arm was still supporting her waist as he dipped her back.
Serena's hands fell from their place around his neck and slid down his shoulders and chest. She lightly clenched his shirt for an extra feeble support. Her eyes were closed so she didn't see his own travel the length of her body once more.
Her clothes were pulled tightly, making them seem like a second skin, rather than something to hide behind. Darien slowly pulled her back up and daring to place a light kiss on her throat as she did.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
She shivered when he did, her arms coming back around his neck and she was pulled so that she was actually off the ground and more eyelevel with Darien then before. The arm around her waist was holding her steady and up off the ground. His leg was still between hers and she smiled as their eyes met. She began to grind against him as his other hand still held her leg. Half of her mind was aware that he really shouldn't have his hand half under her skirt, the other half didn't care.
She lightly kissed his neck, a kiss in return for his earlier. She felt him shiver and tense slightly. Even though she was unaware what the implications of that was, she knew that he didn't hate it. He brushed her hair over her shoulders and then began to place little butterfly kisses along her neck and throat.
When she didn't protest his mouth moved along the neckline of her shirt. He heard her gasp and he stopped, again thinking that he had crossed the line. He met her eyes and saw that they were over bright as she smiled at him. Lightly she leaned up and kissed his forehead.
They continued to move, grind, touch, and dance until Rei was done singing the song. During the few quiet moments, Darien set her back down on her feet and took a small step away. They just looked at each other before Serena smiled.
| |How about love?| |
He smiled back at her and was surprised when she leaned up to kiss his cheek. "I like you better this way," she said to break the tension.
He laughed quietly and then picked her up and swung her around like he had before. "Me too," he whispered in her ear as he set her down.
| |Love?| |
They both reached for each other's hand at the same time. Serena slipped her small hand into his and let him lead her back to the table. Rei was by this point sitting there next to Chad. Mina and Andrew just sat there in awe, they never thought that they would ever see Serena and Darien act like this.
It was one thing to tease them about liking each other. It was quite another when they were practically making out on the dance floor.
| |Love?| |
Darien smiled smugly when they sat down at the table with their friends. Chad just winked, having no idea what was going on. Andrew just sighed and then smiled, going along with the idea that the two really were a couple.
Serena was going to sit down next to Darien, but he pulled her playfully into his lap and locked his arms around her waist. She just giggled and arranged herself more comfortably and smiled at her friends.
Rei winked at her and grinned, happy that their hard work had finally paid off. Mina just shook her head and muttered something to herself. Conversation continued as usual.
Rei and Serena were in one of their famous debates when Serena suddenly stopped. She turned a bright red and shifted slightly in Darien's lap. He laughed quietly in her ear, "Somebody had to shut you up," he murmured and slid his hand away from where it had been on her upper thigh. He kissed her neck and she rolled her eyes.
"Pity I don't get to do that so easily," she muttered and again shifted. It was Darien's turn to become a new shade of red. He knew that the blond had no idea what she was doing to him. She couldn't know. She leaned back in his chest so that her head was cradled in the crook of his neck. She lightly kissed it, "I'm not as innocent as you think," she teased and shifted again.
"Tease," he said and kissed her temple. Her answer was a laugh and a wink.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
The evening continued with very little mishaps and the two's friends were wise enough to not question the sudden relationship. They didn't need to know that it was all fake, until tomorrow when things would go back to the way that they were before.
Serena was saddened at the thought of it. Her school girl crush had changed from just that, to something more. Something that wanted an emotion to fuel the touches, gentle kisses, and caresses he was giving her. An emotion that she didn't dare name for fear of breaking into tears.
So instead she just leaned more into his gentle but firm embrace and let him hold her. Let herself pretend that this was all real.
Darien's thoughts were along the same vein of thought as he held her closer and tried to concentrate on the conversation. He hated the fact that it was nearing eleven, and he knew by rumor that Ken wanted his daughter home before midnight.
He heard Serena sigh and looked down at her. "I hate to do this guys, but I gotta bail. The last thing I need his my father coming down here and dragging me home."
"And killing Darien in the process," Rei added mischievously.
Serena rolled her eyes but ignored her best friend and turned so that she could look down at Darien, "I have to go, but I had a wonderful time," she said honestly. He smiled up at her and kissed her throat teasingly. He didn't dare kiss her lips without her permission, he couldn't steal her first kiss from her. And for all her teasing, he did know that she hadn't kissed anyone yet.
"Can I walk you home?" he asked instead. She smiled and ran a hand through his thick black hair. Laughing, she kissed his forehead.
"I'd love that," she said and he set her on her feet before standing up himself. He took her hand and held it firmly, not wanting to let go of her in anyway. He nodded to the group.
"We'll see you guys later," he said and then led the beautiful blond out of the karaoke club. The group just stared after them, all of them completely confused and not really sure what had just happened.
| |A little mystery to figure out| |
Serena and Darien walked to her house in silence. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence, both rather enjoyed it. They were still holding hands and walking rather slowly. Both were confused about what had happened in the karaoke club.
So they walked in silence. It was better than arguing and fighting. It was better than having to make up something stupid to say that they would be embarrassed about later. It was a beautiful silence.
It was made even more beautiful when Serena tentatively laid her head against his shoulder as they walked. The tense breath that Darien had been holding came out in a silent stream and he held her hand a little tighter. He gently played with her fingers in their entwined hands.
They came to her house too soon for both of them. They stood there for a long time, just holding hands and looking at each other.
"I don't want this to end," she whispered after a moment. She had been looking at the ground and now she looked up at him, her eyes filling with small tears. It made her eyes even more beautiful. He smiled and gently lifted a hand to hold the side of her face. "I don't want to run into you tomorrow and all of this had been a dream."
Her eyes closed, trying not to cry. "I don't either," he said quietly.
Her eyes snapped open and she looked at him with shock all over her face. "Wh-what?" she stuttered.
"I don't want this to end either. Tomorrow when you run into me I want to take you back into my arms and kiss you."
Serena blinked and smiled slightly, "It would give them something to talk about," she joked and Darien laughed. He lightly kissed her forehead and heard her take a deep breath, "Let's take tomorrow when it comes?" she suggested and he nodded.
He smiled and lightly thumbed her cheek, "Serena?"
"Yes?" she asked and took a shallow breath.
"Can I kiss you?" he regretted the words before they were out of his mouth. He sounded idiotic and stupid and so high school.
She smiled and actually laughed quietly, "Yes," she said and kissed the tip of his nose. "I've been wondering when you would get around to."
He blinked and then laughed himself before wrapping his arm around her waist. He pulled her close and kissed her forehead. He could hear her shallow breathing, and knew that his must sound the same. Slowly he leaned down.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
The moment their lips met, he felt a Power run through him and he groaned quietly, pulling her up off the ground slightly. She returned the simple kiss before parting her lips slightly. She felt his tongue gently caress her bottom lip before slipping into her mouth. Tentatively she returned the gentle but passionate kiss. It seemed that forever had past before he slowly pulled away.
He searched her face for any sign of disapproval and was very glad when he couldn't find any. Slowly she pulled away after another quick kiss on the cheek.
"I had a wonderful time," she said honestly before going inside.
Darien stood there for a moment before walking to his apartment. He smiled the entire way home and his normally rigid and boring apartment suddenly seemed so much brighter.
This night, he dreamed of a beautiful girl with meatballs and blue eyes. A girl who he could talk to, tease, and was absolutely perfect. His dream princess now had a face.
Serena's dreams were just as racy as before, but this time they had a little more reality to base themselves off of.
| |How about love?| |
The next day, Serena didn't run into Darien at all. She actually got to school before the bell rang, unhindered by a certain handsome man. This started a wave of doubt and painful scenarios to go through her head.
It didn't help that she was tired from the night before. Who ever knew that dancing like that would make you sore in places you never suspected.
So, sore and completely obsessing, she had herself convinced that Darien wanted nothing to do with her. Not even her friends could cheer her up. She couldn't even tell them what was wrong.
She couldn't tell them that her heart was broken.
So with a broken heart and completely depressed, she went to the Crown in search of chocolate and video games. Dragging her feet she walked in through the sliding glass doors. Looking up she saw him sitting at the counter of the bar.
She just stopped and stood there. Andrew saw her first and looked completely shocked for one of two reasons. One, she was actually late to the arcade, and two he had just spent the last hour listening to Darien talking about her. She looked absolutely heartbroken.
Darien saw her a moment later and blinked. She looked so sad that he wondered what it was that had her ready to cry. "Serena?"
She looked at him and just stood there in silence. "I..." she couldn't say anything.
Darien blinked and then realized something. "Oh shit," he whispered and then in three strides had crossed the floor of the room.
Then his arms locked around her waist, causing her to emit a small shriek. Her arms locked around his neck to keep herself from falling. Blue eyes met blue eyes and his lips were perilously close to hers.
Then he kissed her.
Deeply.
Thoroughly.
Passionately.
Hungrily.
And she returned the kiss.
Deeply.
Thoroughly.
Passionately.
And just as hungrily.
They both pulled away breathless.
"I slept in," he said simply and kissed her again.
| |How about love?| |
Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About
By Kayla Chavi
Email: [email protected]
Genre: Romance/Drama
Website: http://www.envy.nu/kaylachavi/index.htm
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I do realized that I promised darkness with this fic. Believe me, it's coming. At the moment, this was a pathetic attempt at fluff. You'll have to tell me how I did.
There is only one line of lyrics that I'm not sure of, so if you know what it is, go ahead and tell me! I had to listen to the song fifty-million times to get all of the lyrics. This is the first installment of the Karaoke Series. Enjoy!
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| |People are talking, talking about People| |
Serena frowned slightly when the conversation at the booth stopped as she came up. Sitting there was Rei and Mina, along with Andrew, who was smiling way too much for her comfort. She came up to the table and looked at them intently.
"Okay," she said after a moment, "Spill."
The three exchanged a look and then all burst either into giggles or laughter. (Andrew was the one laughing, he doesn't giggle. It wasn't manly to giggle).
| |I hear them whisper, you won't believe it| |
"I fail to see what is so funny," Serena muttered as she slid into the booth next to Rei, who was still giggling helplessly.
"I can't believe that you don't know," Mina said and winked.
"Don't know what?" Serena demanded, starting to get a little frustrated at this game they were playing with her. They needed to just come out and see it.
"You and Darien," Rei grinned.
"Me and Darien what?"
Andrew smiled, "You like him."
| |They think we're lovers, kept undercover| |
Serena blanched and nearly passed out. "I WHAT?!"
"You. Like. Him," Andrew repeated slowly, like she was slow and stupid. Serena glared at the implications. "And," he paused significantly.
"He likes you," Mina said before the small blond could strangle the arcade worker.
"WHAT?!" Serena's voice was a shrill shriek, causing all at the table to wince and cover their ears.
| |I just ignore it, but they keep saying| |
"It has to be true," Rei started and was about to say more when she was interrupted.
"What has to be true?" Standing there was the Devil Incarnate. Darien looked down at the table curiously, especially at the small blond girl that was blushing furiously.
Rei opened her mouth to say something but Serena cut her off, "That you're a jerk," she said quickly.
The corners of Darien's mouth were tugged in a smile at her declaration of his attitude. "I'm a jerk, Meatball Head?" He raised an eyebrow and looked just at her.
"Yes," Serena said and stood up. "And the name is Serena. Learn how to talk, idiot."
Darien just laughed, that annoyingly perfect smile on his face.
| |Laugh just a little too loud| |
Serena rolled her eyes in frustration and turned to grab her book-bag. "I don't need to be laughed at right now." She moved to swing it on, but it was grabbed out of her hold.
Angrily she turned around to glare at the handsome man who was holding it out of her reach. "DARIEN!"
He laughed again and started what ended up being a game of cat and mouse. The three still sitting at the booth exchanged a three-way knowing smile.
| |Stand just a little too close| |
"If you don't give that back I'll--"
"You'll what, Meatball Head?" Darien grinned wolfishly, "I don't think that you're in a position to say or do anything," with that he tossed her book-bag back into the booth. Before she could go back and get it, his arms locked tight around her waist.
"DARIEN!" She paled when he lifted her off the ground. She struggled to get away. "Put me down this instant!" He heard her laugh in her ear and she flushed. His breath was warm against the skin of her face and he was holding her to his rather muscular chest.
He just grinned and began to spin her around. She shrieked and clung onto him, afraid of falling. "What was that?" he asked as he begun to spin faster and faster.
"You're going to kill me!"
He just laughed and was spinning so faster and the sole of his shoe caught against the linoleum floor and they tumbled into an empty booth, Darien on top of Serena.
Her face was flushed and her hair was in a mild disarray, but still in its adorable meatballs. He was laughing quietly at the look of pure consternation on her face. She tried to be so angry, but it was lost when she saw his dark silver-blue eyes looking down at her.
| |Stare just a little too long| |
Her own blue eyes met his and she just looked up at him. His forearms were beside her head, keeping most of his weight off of her, but his hands were lost in the long blond strands that trailed from the meatballs. His own hair had gotten just as tousled and a lock at fallen out of place and was placed just perfectly between his eyes.
Serena swallowed nervously and her hands itched to brush it out of his eyes but she didn't move. He was breathing heavily, she could tell by the way his chest was moving. It was then she realized that she was breathing heavily too. Darien stared down at her slightly parted lips and was about to lean down when he blinked.
Slowly he got off of her and pulled her to her feet. Mina, Rei, and Andrew just looked at the two with a knowing smile.
| |Maybe they're seeing something we don't darling| |
"What?" both Darien and Serena asked at the same time. The trio just laughed and shook their heads in unison.
"What?" Serena demanded again, this time very slowly, like her best friends were incredibly stupid.
"Nothing," Mina said innocently and winked at Serena. The blond odanga just shook her head, trying to hide her flush.
Andrew just grinned at his best friend and Darien blinked, "What?" he asked, doing a much better job at hiding his flush than Serena was.
"Nothing," Andrew said quickly and stood up. "You want your usual?" he asked, going over to the counter. Darien looked at his best friend and then at Serena who had been pulled into the booth.
"Yeah," he said a little absentmindedly. He smiled at Serena slightly, and she returned the smile before she remembered to get angry. Before she could say anything, he dumped her bag into her lap and went over to the counter.
She just looked after him and then shook her head, as if she had to clear it. She looked at her two friends who were both just giggling helplessly at her expression.
"Sure," Mina said as she stood up, "You don't like him."
"I don't," Serena insisted and shot a quick look at Darien who was somberly drinking his coffee.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
"Care to explain what that was?" Andrew asked idly after handing Darien is coffee.
"Explain what?"
"You flirting with Serena."
Darien choked on his coffee. "I was NOT flirting with Ser--Meatball Head," he said indignantly. "I was just teasing her," he said simply, setting down the coffee.
"Uh-huh," it was obvious that Andrew didn't believe one word that Darien was saying. "Considering she's the only girl that you even give the time of day to?"
"I don't give her the time of day," Darien said, "I tease her, I call her names, and I--"
"Occasionally flirt with her," Andrew finished for him.
"For the last time I wasn't flirting with her!"
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
"SEE!" Serena said indignantly and almost pointed at Darien when he made his declaration loud enough for them all to hear. "We were not flirting."
Mina sighed and shook her head, "Whatever Serena. We know the truth."
"What truth?" she sighed, "Guys, you are looking way to much into this. Darien and I hate each other."
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
"We hate each other," Darien said, assuming that it was safe again to drink his coffee. "She runs into me at the same time everyday, I tease her about being late to school, she calls me a conceited jerk, then we part. After school she runs into me on her way here, I tease her about school, she calls me a conceited jerk, and then we part. It's all very simple. We hate each other."
"Okay," Andrew said still smiling, "Then how do you explain today?"
"I don't," Darien grinned as he stood up. He placed money on the counter and nearly burst out laughing at the look on his best friends face. "You're obviously going to believe whatever you want. So believe what you may, but Ser-Meatball Head and I hate each other."
Andrew nearly sputtered in surprise but he regained his control. "Very well," he said a note of disapproval in his voice.
Darien nearly laughed and turned to go, almost bumping into Serena, who was also getting up to leave. He caught her before she stumbled and fell to the ground.
They stood there for a moment and Darien again looked down at Serena and got lost in her eyes for a second before blinking and setting her on her feet.
| |How about love?| |
"I'll see you later, Rei and Mina," she called and practically ran out of the Crown.
Darien for his part just stared after her for a long moment. He blinked and actually flushed when he saw three pairs of eyes looking at him intently. He grabbed his ugly green jacket and nearly fled from the Arcade.
"Hey, Dare!" Andrew called out before he could escape, "We still on for tonight?"
Darien groaned. He hated karaoke with a fiery passion. "Actually, Andrew--"
"Good, I'll see you tonight at 8," the blond grinned mischievously and then turned to help another customer.
Darien groaned as he walked home. This day couldn't possibly get any worse. Unknown to him he was watched by a pair of beautiful blue eyes. The girl sighed before going on her way.
Before Rei and Mina left they exchanged a thumbs up with Andrew. "She'll be there."
| |I feel so foolish, I never noticed| |
Serena sat in front of her mirror, just looking at her reflection. Her hair was damp from her shower, and still down. She was debating whether or not to up it up in its meatballs. She just sat there staring at the blond girl that looked back at her.
"He doesn't like me," she finally said out loud. "He can't. Look at me, I'm a skinny little freshman. I am too pale. My hair is blond and my eyes are the boring blue of every other blond on the planet. I have absolutely no chest to speak of. I look like a little girl." She sighed heavily, "He can't like me."
"And why not?"
Serena jumped when she heard the voice of her mother, "MOM!" she screeched and turned around to face her, "You scared me," she pouted and her mother laughed.
"I knocked three times," she said and came to stand behind her daughter, "Now what is this I hear about a boy not liking my daughter?"
Serena sighed, "It's stupid. Rei, Mina, and Andrew all think that Darien and I like each other."
Ilene raised an eyebrow, "Darien the conceited jerk?"
"Yes," she muttered and looked down at her hands. Her mother laughed softly. "I don't see what's so funny," Serena said childishly.
"It's just, sweetheart, that I could have told you that," her mother was still laughing quietly. She began to do Serena's hair. "Now, do you want your buns or to leave your hair down."
| |You look so nervous| |
"I want to look older than twelve," she muttered and sighed, again her thoughts went to Darien. If her mother said that he liked her then maybe it was true. Besides, what was the old saying about guys? They only tease the girls they like?
"I think we can manage that," Ilene smiled and soon Serena's hair was done. It was still in its meatballs, but thin long braids were wrapped around the two small buns, and there were several small braids in the streams of hair that fell away from the buns.
Serena smiled when she saw what her mother had done, "Thanks, Mom," she said and went to go get dressed. She was about to pull on just a simple shirt and jeans when her mother stopped her.
Silently she handed Serena a knee-length black skirt (it was only knee-length because Ken, Serena's father, wouldn't let her out of the house in anything shorter. Serena silently wondered what he would say if he saw her Sailor Moon suit), along with a fitted silver-blue dress shirt.
Serena blinked several times before smiling at her mother. Quickly she was dressed, after throwing on black stockings and simple black shoes. She ran downstairs when she heard Mina's voice and quickly ran out of the house before her father could comment on her dress and make-up. (Yes, she had put on make-up, with the help of her mother. It was then that she decided that mother's that helped their daughters look sexy for a boy were the best in the world).
They got to the karaoke club (one of the nicest in the city, and it had the best reputation for letting minors in, and not selling them any alcohol) and found there table.
"Look! There's Darien and Andrew," Mina said, pointing to the two very nice looking college boys. Serena blinked and looked in the direction that she had pointed. Her eyes locked with Darien's and then she saw him do something she never thought he would.
He checked her out.
| |Could you be falling for me?| |
And by checking her out, she meant the whole deal. He looked at her hair, her face, he even paused at her lips for a second too long, before his gaze traveled downward. Her shirt hugged in just the right places, drawing special attention to her chest. Again his gaze was there a moment to long before continued down her body. Her waist and hips again got another second before he got a look at her crossed legs.
Darien swallowed the sudden lump in his throat, and suddenly felt like he was wearing too much because the room was suddenly way too hot. He looked back up her and met her eyes again. She looked at least 18 instead of the fifteen year old freshman in high school.
"Sure you don't like her," Andrew said, catching the look and elbowing his best friend playfully in the ribs. Darien shot him a glare. "Come on, let's go say hello, now that you've ravished Serena with your eyes."
| |It took a rumor, to make me wonder| |
As the two men came over, Serena nearly panicked. "Mina, he's coming over here! I--"
"Will still be the same girl you were before he looked at you," Mina said simply. "It's a natural reaction for guys to look at beautiful women," she grinned mischievously, "Besides, he's done that before, you just were never looking at him when he did."
Serena sighed and managed to smile up at Darien and Andrew when the stopped at their table. "Hey girls," Andrew said and sat down in the seat next to Mina. He casually slipped an arm around her shoulder and kissed her cheek.
Both Darien and Serena blinked. "MINA! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"
"I can't believe you didn't tell me," Darien said at the same time, though he was much quieter than the
The senshi of love just smiled, "I am under no obligation to tell you anything about my love life," she said and looked up at Andrew with a girly love struck gaze, "Not until you tell me about yours."
"What she said," Andrew grinned and returned the cute gaze and slipped an arm around her waist.
Serena pouted and slunk back in her seat. It was then, Darien realized that he was going to have to sit down, because his supposed best friend wasn't going to move. He sighed and sat down next to Serena, logically it was the only place to sit.
"It's not fair," both Darien and Serena muttered at the same time. Andrew and Mina just laughed.
"Besides, you two haven't come out and told us yet," Darien rolled his eyes at his supposed best friend before an idea hit him.
He looked down at Serena and found she was looking up at him, a very mischievous look in her eye. She smiled and leaned up to whispered something in his ear.
"Let's give them something to talk about."
Darien smiled at her suggestion and nodded. He was actually glad that she made the suggestion. It meant that he didn't have to. And he had desperately wanted to.
The moment that his arm was around her waist, Serena knew that the line between enemy and lover had just been crossed. There was no turning back.
| |And now I'm convinced| |
Andrew and Mina just blinked, not believing that they had just seen. "I knew it!" they both said at the same time, but their jaws dropped when the saw Serena place her head on his shoulder.
"Knew what?" Darien asked innocently and nearly smiled when he heard the next singer start their song. It was so perfect for this charade.
Serena was thinking the same thing as Bonnie Raitt's 'Let's Give 'em Something to Talk About' blasted over the speakers. It didn't hurt that the girl really could sing.
"That you two....." Andrew's voice trailed off when he saw Serena snuggled into the crook of Darien's arm.
"Guys, give it up," Serena grinned, "You two had no clue. I bet that you even set up tonight so that Darien and I would have to spend more time together."
"And I bet that you've been hounding us these last few weeks in hopes that we would get together," Darien stood up and slipped his hand into Serena's, pulling her out of the booth.
"Well....yeah," Mina said sheepishly. "Where are you two going?"
"To dance." Darien pulled Serena out onto the dance floor that had been set up in front of the stage. The singer was still singing the song as he pulled her into his arms.
He felt Serena stiffen, "Relax," he leaned down to murmur in her ear, "They think we're an item, remember?" He heard her giggle and then relax, letting him pull her even closer.
| |I'm thinking about you every day| |
He held her close, resting his head on hers. How long had he secretly dreamed that she would let him do this? Much too long, he decided after a moment. Probably from the moment he saw her. He thought that he had done such a good job hiding his feelings, but evidently Andrew had either seen or guessed.
He stopped himself from sighing, and just looked down at the blond bundle in his arms. She was so beautiful, especially, he grinned, when she was angry; that of course was the reason that he teased her so much. Then he sighed. She hated him, and it was his fault. He never said anything nice to her at all.
So he just held her close, the hand at her waist moved to the small of her back and then to the other side of her body, so now his entire arm had locked around her waist. His other hand was gently holding hers and he hand sandwiched it between them, over his heart.
| |Dreaming about you every night| |
Serena hear him sigh and closed her eyes tightly, suppressing the shiver that she felt when his breath went past her ear and tickled her neck. She also tried to suppress the disappointment that she felt at that sigh. He was bored, she was sure of it. He didn't want to dance with her, he was just trying to get Andrew and Mina to stop bothering them.
And it was her suggestion that they had to pretend anyway. If he had wanted to, he would have suggested it first.
Besides, it was better as a joke. That way he wouldn't know. He wouldn't know that her daydreams of him one day being nice to her. He wouldn't know of how her dreams at night had drastically changed. First they had been about a mysterious prince, then when she had met Tuxedo Mask the dreams had turned to the handsome hero. Now, they were centered on Darien.
And Darien kissing her. And Darien doing more than kissing. More then a girl her age should know about. More that included hands under clothes and touching in places that a good girl shouldn't even been thinking about.
She felt like such a pervert after those dreams. She sighed as well, moving closer to him as arm went completely around her waist. He heard her sigh and looked down at her and saw that her eyes were closed.
| |I'm hoping you feel the same way| |
She opened her eyes and looked up at him and found herself lost in the silver blue once again. She saw him smile and she offered a small one in return.
"If you want, we can go sit back down," he suggested quietly and she shook her head.
"I don't want to face Mina and Andrew yet. They're being all lovey-dovey and I don't want to deal with the pointed looks."
Darien laughed and nodded, "I agree whole heartedly," he said, very relieved. He didn't want to give her up just yet. Then a wonderful thought hit him. They had agreed to this for the entire night, hadn't they? That meant he got to pretend to be her boyfriend for the entire night.
It also meant he could still dance with her and not let go just yet.
| |Now that we know it, let's really show it| |
"I think that they're in cahoots with each other," Mina muttered after a minute of watching Darien and Serena.
Andrew laughed, "What would you rather they be doing?"
"A little kissing would be nice," she muttered and laid her head on Andrew's shoulder. "And maybe a little groping."
"Mina! I'm surprised at you," he grinned and kissed her nose and then lightly kissed her. She smiled up at him and then blinked.
"Look! He's got his arm completely around her!"
Andrew sighed, it was his fault for falling for a blond who changed focus more than most people.
"Serena told me on the way here that she'd never let him come within an inch of her!" Mina nearly squealed with happiness and Andrew laughed.
"Looks like he got a little closer than an inch." He clapped with the rest of the crowd as the singer finished her song and got off of the stage. "I thought Rei said she wasn't coming," Andrew commented when the raven haired girl got on the stage.
"She did," Mina mused and then looked to the side of the stage and saw Chad standing there. "Looks like she was coerced," she grinned and laughed.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
Serena was about to break away after the end of the song, but Darien stopped her. He smiled and took her hand and then lightly kissed it, "Thank you for the wonderful dance, Serena," he said quietly.
She smiled up at him, "You're welcome. I actually enjoyed myself, Darien," she joked and then breathed in sharply when he kissed her inner wrist.
The sounds of the next song started and suddenly Darien grinned. "Let's give them something to talk about," he said and pulled her closely as a fast, sensual, intimate song started. "Dance with me," he gave her probably the sexiest, most beautiful smile in the world.
Serena's heart melted and she flashed what she hoped was the same kind of smile and let him pull her close to him. Her hands were lightly on his chest and her eyes widened slightly when she could feel the muscles in his chest and knew then and there that her dreams of him were nowhere near the reality.
Darien pulled her closer placing his arm back around her waist, the other was on her back, supporting her as they began to move to the music. Her hands slid up his chest and linked around his neck and she met his eyes.
He gently pushed her legs apart with one of his own, placing it between the two and pulling her up off the floor slightly. He heard her gasp quietly and wondered if he had gone too far, but she began to move, grinding against him and pulling herself even closer to him.
| |A little mystery to figure out| |
"Where in hell did she learn to dance like that?" Andrew asked after a moment, recovering from his shock. He looked down at Mina, who hadn't recovered. She was just starting at them, her jaw would have dropped to the ground, as it was, her mouth was open as wide as it could be.
"I have no idea," she whispered and then blinked several times.
Darien had moved his hand down her body and then lightly touched her rear and thigh with his fingertips before gripping her upper leg and pulling it up to his waist. His other arm was still supporting her waist as he dipped her back.
Serena's hands fell from their place around his neck and slid down his shoulders and chest. She lightly clenched his shirt for an extra feeble support. Her eyes were closed so she didn't see his own travel the length of her body once more.
Her clothes were pulled tightly, making them seem like a second skin, rather than something to hide behind. Darien slowly pulled her back up and daring to place a light kiss on her throat as she did.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
She shivered when he did, her arms coming back around his neck and she was pulled so that she was actually off the ground and more eyelevel with Darien then before. The arm around her waist was holding her steady and up off the ground. His leg was still between hers and she smiled as their eyes met. She began to grind against him as his other hand still held her leg. Half of her mind was aware that he really shouldn't have his hand half under her skirt, the other half didn't care.
She lightly kissed his neck, a kiss in return for his earlier. She felt him shiver and tense slightly. Even though she was unaware what the implications of that was, she knew that he didn't hate it. He brushed her hair over her shoulders and then began to place little butterfly kisses along her neck and throat.
When she didn't protest his mouth moved along the neckline of her shirt. He heard her gasp and he stopped, again thinking that he had crossed the line. He met her eyes and saw that they were over bright as she smiled at him. Lightly she leaned up and kissed his forehead.
They continued to move, grind, touch, and dance until Rei was done singing the song. During the few quiet moments, Darien set her back down on her feet and took a small step away. They just looked at each other before Serena smiled.
| |How about love?| |
He smiled back at her and was surprised when she leaned up to kiss his cheek. "I like you better this way," she said to break the tension.
He laughed quietly and then picked her up and swung her around like he had before. "Me too," he whispered in her ear as he set her down.
| |Love?| |
They both reached for each other's hand at the same time. Serena slipped her small hand into his and let him lead her back to the table. Rei was by this point sitting there next to Chad. Mina and Andrew just sat there in awe, they never thought that they would ever see Serena and Darien act like this.
It was one thing to tease them about liking each other. It was quite another when they were practically making out on the dance floor.
| |Love?| |
Darien smiled smugly when they sat down at the table with their friends. Chad just winked, having no idea what was going on. Andrew just sighed and then smiled, going along with the idea that the two really were a couple.
Serena was going to sit down next to Darien, but he pulled her playfully into his lap and locked his arms around her waist. She just giggled and arranged herself more comfortably and smiled at her friends.
Rei winked at her and grinned, happy that their hard work had finally paid off. Mina just shook her head and muttered something to herself. Conversation continued as usual.
Rei and Serena were in one of their famous debates when Serena suddenly stopped. She turned a bright red and shifted slightly in Darien's lap. He laughed quietly in her ear, "Somebody had to shut you up," he murmured and slid his hand away from where it had been on her upper thigh. He kissed her neck and she rolled her eyes.
"Pity I don't get to do that so easily," she muttered and again shifted. It was Darien's turn to become a new shade of red. He knew that the blond had no idea what she was doing to him. She couldn't know. She leaned back in his chest so that her head was cradled in the crook of his neck. She lightly kissed it, "I'm not as innocent as you think," she teased and shifted again.
"Tease," he said and kissed her temple. Her answer was a laugh and a wink.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
The evening continued with very little mishaps and the two's friends were wise enough to not question the sudden relationship. They didn't need to know that it was all fake, until tomorrow when things would go back to the way that they were before.
Serena was saddened at the thought of it. Her school girl crush had changed from just that, to something more. Something that wanted an emotion to fuel the touches, gentle kisses, and caresses he was giving her. An emotion that she didn't dare name for fear of breaking into tears.
So instead she just leaned more into his gentle but firm embrace and let him hold her. Let herself pretend that this was all real.
Darien's thoughts were along the same vein of thought as he held her closer and tried to concentrate on the conversation. He hated the fact that it was nearing eleven, and he knew by rumor that Ken wanted his daughter home before midnight.
He heard Serena sigh and looked down at her. "I hate to do this guys, but I gotta bail. The last thing I need his my father coming down here and dragging me home."
"And killing Darien in the process," Rei added mischievously.
Serena rolled her eyes but ignored her best friend and turned so that she could look down at Darien, "I have to go, but I had a wonderful time," she said honestly. He smiled up at her and kissed her throat teasingly. He didn't dare kiss her lips without her permission, he couldn't steal her first kiss from her. And for all her teasing, he did know that she hadn't kissed anyone yet.
"Can I walk you home?" he asked instead. She smiled and ran a hand through his thick black hair. Laughing, she kissed his forehead.
"I'd love that," she said and he set her on her feet before standing up himself. He took her hand and held it firmly, not wanting to let go of her in anyway. He nodded to the group.
"We'll see you guys later," he said and then led the beautiful blond out of the karaoke club. The group just stared after them, all of them completely confused and not really sure what had just happened.
| |A little mystery to figure out| |
Serena and Darien walked to her house in silence. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence, both rather enjoyed it. They were still holding hands and walking rather slowly. Both were confused about what had happened in the karaoke club.
So they walked in silence. It was better than arguing and fighting. It was better than having to make up something stupid to say that they would be embarrassed about later. It was a beautiful silence.
It was made even more beautiful when Serena tentatively laid her head against his shoulder as they walked. The tense breath that Darien had been holding came out in a silent stream and he held her hand a little tighter. He gently played with her fingers in their entwined hands.
They came to her house too soon for both of them. They stood there for a long time, just holding hands and looking at each other.
"I don't want this to end," she whispered after a moment. She had been looking at the ground and now she looked up at him, her eyes filling with small tears. It made her eyes even more beautiful. He smiled and gently lifted a hand to hold the side of her face. "I don't want to run into you tomorrow and all of this had been a dream."
Her eyes closed, trying not to cry. "I don't either," he said quietly.
Her eyes snapped open and she looked at him with shock all over her face. "Wh-what?" she stuttered.
"I don't want this to end either. Tomorrow when you run into me I want to take you back into my arms and kiss you."
Serena blinked and smiled slightly, "It would give them something to talk about," she joked and Darien laughed. He lightly kissed her forehead and heard her take a deep breath, "Let's take tomorrow when it comes?" she suggested and he nodded.
He smiled and lightly thumbed her cheek, "Serena?"
"Yes?" she asked and took a shallow breath.
"Can I kiss you?" he regretted the words before they were out of his mouth. He sounded idiotic and stupid and so high school.
She smiled and actually laughed quietly, "Yes," she said and kissed the tip of his nose. "I've been wondering when you would get around to."
He blinked and then laughed himself before wrapping his arm around her waist. He pulled her close and kissed her forehead. He could hear her shallow breathing, and knew that his must sound the same. Slowly he leaned down.
| |Let's give 'em something to talk about| |
The moment their lips met, he felt a Power run through him and he groaned quietly, pulling her up off the ground slightly. She returned the simple kiss before parting her lips slightly. She felt his tongue gently caress her bottom lip before slipping into her mouth. Tentatively she returned the gentle but passionate kiss. It seemed that forever had past before he slowly pulled away.
He searched her face for any sign of disapproval and was very glad when he couldn't find any. Slowly she pulled away after another quick kiss on the cheek.
"I had a wonderful time," she said honestly before going inside.
Darien stood there for a moment before walking to his apartment. He smiled the entire way home and his normally rigid and boring apartment suddenly seemed so much brighter.
This night, he dreamed of a beautiful girl with meatballs and blue eyes. A girl who he could talk to, tease, and was absolutely perfect. His dream princess now had a face.
Serena's dreams were just as racy as before, but this time they had a little more reality to base themselves off of.
| |How about love?| |
The next day, Serena didn't run into Darien at all. She actually got to school before the bell rang, unhindered by a certain handsome man. This started a wave of doubt and painful scenarios to go through her head.
It didn't help that she was tired from the night before. Who ever knew that dancing like that would make you sore in places you never suspected.
So, sore and completely obsessing, she had herself convinced that Darien wanted nothing to do with her. Not even her friends could cheer her up. She couldn't even tell them what was wrong.
She couldn't tell them that her heart was broken.
So with a broken heart and completely depressed, she went to the Crown in search of chocolate and video games. Dragging her feet she walked in through the sliding glass doors. Looking up she saw him sitting at the counter of the bar.
She just stopped and stood there. Andrew saw her first and looked completely shocked for one of two reasons. One, she was actually late to the arcade, and two he had just spent the last hour listening to Darien talking about her. She looked absolutely heartbroken.
Darien saw her a moment later and blinked. She looked so sad that he wondered what it was that had her ready to cry. "Serena?"
She looked at him and just stood there in silence. "I..." she couldn't say anything.
Darien blinked and then realized something. "Oh shit," he whispered and then in three strides had crossed the floor of the room.
Then his arms locked around her waist, causing her to emit a small shriek. Her arms locked around his neck to keep herself from falling. Blue eyes met blue eyes and his lips were perilously close to hers.
Then he kissed her.
Deeply.
Thoroughly.
Passionately.
Hungrily.
And she returned the kiss.
Deeply.
Thoroughly.
Passionately.
And just as hungrily.
They both pulled away breathless.
"I slept in," he said simply and kissed her again.
| |How about love?| |