“Serena wake up, love, we are going to land soon.” Darien gently woke the sleeping beauty in his arms. He didn’t want her to wake up in fear of the airplane ‘falling’ from the sky.
“I’m a wake Dare.”
“Are you sure about tomorrow? I don’t want you to regret not having our friends there.”
“Our families will be there and if I have, or you for that matter, have any regrets, we will just have to do it again.”
“Is that right?” Darien asked his love with a smirk on his face.
“Think of it this way, we could have two...” Darien cut her off with a kiss. He just couldn’t resist kissing her a moment longer.
Jonathon had a car left at the airport for them, so they left the airport right after collecting their luggage.
Serena wanted to stop at the camp to see Sammy for a short time, before going to see the newest addition to the Shield/Star families.
In order to get to the actual camp Darien had to drive down a winding hill then back up it. Darien had no problems driving, but Serena was still worried. There were trees and major ‘endless’ drops on either side of the narrow road, and she thought they would easy be hitting trees or dropping off the side.
“Are you ok love?”
“I don’t think I’m going to come to see Sammy by myself. I would never be able to stay calm enough to drive.” Darien just laughed at his love.
Once they finally reached the camp parking, Serena let out a breath of relief.
“Wait here! I’ll go see if I can find him.” Serena said.
“I will be right here.” Serena started to get out of the car but Darien stopped her.
“I love you, Serena.”
“And I love you, Darien.” Serena kissed her love softly before exiting the car and walking off towards the lodge.
“Excuse me, but do you know where I can find Sammy Jacobs?” Serena asked one of the lady cooks very nicely.
“You must be his sister Serena, Sammy’s always talking about, and you two are so a like.”
“Anything bad he has said about me is not true.”
“Are you saying I am a liar, Sis?” Sammy asked, while coming up to Serena and giving her a huge hug. “I’ve missed you.”
“And I you!”
“I’m glad you made it to Maine safely. But I thought you said you were coming with somebody?”
“I did, he’s out by the car.”
“A he? Do I know him?”
“Sammy, of course you do. You remember Darien, don’t you?”
“Darien Shields, your best friend or rather boy friend from years ago?”
“Yes, that would be Darien.”
Serena could see the doubt in his eyes, but Sammy could see the happiness in his sister’s.
“Well, don’t leave him waiting, bring him in here. While I see about getting some food for the two of you.”
Serena gave her younger brother a quick hug then left to get Darien. She found him standing outside his door leaning back onto the car. Serena walked up to him and kissed him, but she pulled away just as suddenly remembering where they were.
“What was that for?”
“You looked to sexy just standing there.” She took his hand and started leading Darien to the lodge.
“Nervous Love?”
“Yes, I don’t know why! Sammy adored you. Actually it was funny how he would always try tagging along to the arcade with me, figuring I was going to see you.”
“I hurt his sister. I’ll just have to show him how much I love you.”
“Here goes nothing.” Serena said worriedly. Darien gave her an encouraging smile and opened the door for them.
“Darien?” Sammy said while reaching his hand out to shake Darien’s. “You were the guy at the bar!”
“It’s good to see you again, Sammy.” Darien said with a smile.
“What BAR?” Serena questioned.
“Relax, love, it was my second day back and I was at Ken and Lita’s club. It just also happened to be the same night you sang.”
“When I went to sit at the bar, Darien here was questioning about who you were.”
Serena looked at Darien with questioning eyes.
“I couldn’t believe it was you! You were even more beautiful and angelic than I remembered.”
“Good cover-up!” Serena said.
“It’s true, sis, her was totally a dazed watching you.”
“Good, he should have been.” Serena said while lightly hitting her love in the arm.
“Now that both of you are here, I want to know why you came? Both of you?” Sammy asked.
“Can’t I come up and visit my little brother?” Serena asked.
“I know you Serena, and this trip is a little to secretive even for the two of you.” Sammy said.
“Everything has to do with tomorrow.” Serena said while leaning back into Darien’s waiting arms.
“Darien! Serena! You made it!” Jonathon opened the door. Even though Erica and Jonathon had gotten married three years earlier, they had been dating since they were in high school. Therefore, he knew Serena, and how much his brother-in-law loved her.
“It is goo to see you again Jonathon.” Serena said stepping into the house to give him a hug.
“How’s my sister doing?”
“Great now, that you’re home!” Erica said coming out of the den. She gave her brother a hug before giving Serena one. “How I missed you Sere! I tried to get him to bring you back earlier, but he was to pigheaded.” Serena laughed.
“I’m glad to see you too Erica. How are you feeling? And how is the baby?”
“Jennifer is sleeping. Which is where you two should be. Say goodnight you two. Tomorrow’s a big Day!” Erica and Jonathon were already heading towards the grand stairway, to go to their room and get some sleep, but not until after they check on their sleeping baby.
“Goodnight, Dare.” Serena said to him.
“Goodnight, Love.” Darien kissed her.
The kiss started off sweet and innocent, but soon grew more passionate. Serena gave in quickly, to Darien’s begging tongue, allowing it to open her mouth and sliding in. Darien’s hands pulled her waist closer to him and Serena’s hands were tangled in his rich black hair. Even though they both had no breath left, neither dared to pull away. To Serena, Darien tasted of sweet, dark, chocolate, which she could never get enough of. Darien attempted to pull away, but Serena’s grip strengthened and she would not allow him to end the kiss yet. So Darien took a different approach and reluctantly retreated his tongue out of her delicious mouth. Serena reacted with a small moan of disappointment, and ‘allowed’ the kissed to end.
Both breathless, Darien refused to let her move away from him. “Tomorrow my Love!”
“Tomorrow!” Serena said with a sigh. “I’m going to miss you, until then.” Serena said with a pout on her face.
“Darien laughed softly. “And I you!”
The next day...
Serena and Erica were having breakfast together out on the patio.
“So are you nervous?”
“Nervous, no, but defiantly excited!” Serena answered with a smile. “Why do you ask? Do I look nervous?”
“No, you are glowing with excitement!”
“Darien and I were a couple for long time. If he would have asked I’m sure I would have married him, the day after I graduated. He loves me, and I love him, and today will be the happiest day of our lives.”
“Let’s get you up stairs to get ready. I’ll meet you in your room, after I steal Jennifer from her father and uncle.”
Serena laughed and headed to her room while Erica went to the kitchen.
In the kitchen Darien and Jonathon were drinking coffee and reading the paper. Jennifer was in her uncle’s arms.
“So dear brother, what are you thinking?”
“Routing ten or more different ways from here to Serena’s bedroom, so I can see.”
“That’s why Jonathon will be taking you and Sammy to the guest house to get ready.”
“Are you listening to your mother Jennifer, she’s kicking me out.”
“I won’t have you corrupting my baby’s mind.” Erica took Jennifer from Darien and gave Jonathon a quick kiss. “I have to get back to Serena.”
“Wait, sis! Give this to her.” Darien handed her a single, thornless, red rose.
Erica smiled and laughed softly before walking away.
“We better get going, before she throws a fit.” Jonathon said with a small laugh.