It was the day of the bonfire and the last hour of school was dragging on. The night was suppose to have clear skies, gentle breeze, and a perfect temperature, not to hot and far from cold. Even drama class did nothing to cheer up Darien and Serena. Sure they acted out the couple scenes perfectly, and Darien was starting to memorize his lines. But still the night was going to be filled with fun and memories, and they couldn't wait to get out of school for the much-needed time off!
"Cut!" Mr. Dormal, yelled after Serena made her third mistake on her lines. "Obviously everyone needs the time off as much as I do, so that will be enough for the day. Serena and Darien I want the two of you to have ALL of your lines memorized over the break so that I can finally set an opening night."
At this everyone cheered, they could not wait to see this production succeed. Never in the history of the school as a drama class work so hard on a single production, and then not even knowing when the open night was. This was the best play the school as seen in years, and they had the two best actor practicing to perform it!!
At any rate there was still like three hours of school, then another three until they were all suppose to meet.
"Sere, may I have the honor of picking you up tonight?" Darien asked Serena as they were walking off stage.
"Yes you may. What time should I expect my carriage to arrive?"
"How about five-thirty."
"Sounds good to me. Want to run through some lines with me, or at least try too?"
"Sorry Sere, but I told Rachel that I would talk to her about what I thought of the plot and characters of her play. I'll talk to you before we leave school." With that he left Serena right where she was standing, and went over to one of the audience chairs to talk to Rachel.
"That's alright I'll just go talk to Ray about tonight." Serena said softly to herself, feeling a little bit rejected.
******************After School******************
"So what is everyone where tonight?" Lita asked the girls, while she took out the pan of cookies from her oven. All the girls went home with Lita to 'help' her cook some goodies for the night. Of course they all just ate the food, that was suppose to be ate that later.
"Well it is suppose to me in the high sixties all night, with little to no breeze." Amy reported.
"Ok, with that said, thank you Amy, I think I will be wearing shorts, with a nice t-shirt and maybe a light jacket." Raye said. "Most likly in the color red."
"Go figure! I'll probably also were shorts and a light jacket since Ken will be there, on top of the fire."
"I better get going home to get ready. I have no clue what to wear tonight, and Andrew is picking me up in like two hours." With that said Mina rushed out of the house, and ran all the way home.
After all the girls quited down, Raye asked Amy what she plained on wearing. "Probably pants and a T-shit, you know how cold I can get."
"Even with Greg there?" Lita teased, and of course Amy's face turned red from the neck up. "What about you Serena?"
"I don't know, probably shorts and some nice shirt."
"Don't worry about it like Mina, Darien is so far gone with you, you don't even have to try to impress him."
"I wish you were right. I have to go, see you three in about two hours."
**************Five-thirty*****************
"Serena, Darien is here!" Serena's mother said as she knocked on her door.
"Ok. Did you let him in?"
"Yes, dear, he is in the living room waiting for you."
"Is dad with him?" Serena asked almost afraid of the answer.
"No, he went out to pick up some pizza. You look lovely Serena."
"Thanks mom. I will be home before midnight."
"Ok dear have a nice time."
Serena decided to wear jeans since it was still a bit chilly, but yet she still wore a like pink tank top with a long stemmed rose embowered in it, as the top. Think that since Darien would be there, she could always just have him keep her warm. As she walked down the stairs she suddenly felt nervous. This wasn't like the dance, where she kind of tricked him into going, but it still really wasn't a date. But she liked him, she knew this by the way she got jealous about him talking to Rachel in drama class. 'Why did he have to go talk to her? Better yet, why did I get so jealous of him talking to her?' Serena thought to herself.
"Serena you look beautiful. But you do know that it is still not that warm outside?" Darien asked as he watched her walked down the last few stairs.
"Why of course I do Darien, that's why I have you to keep me warm all night."
"I am her to serve you my lady. Shall we go?"
"Yes we shall."
*******************At the beach******************
"Why can't you just start the fire already Chad?" Raye was yelling.
"Look I do have it started. It just hasn't had time to catch all the rest of the wood and make a huge bonfire yet. So please just chill out for a few minutes."
"You two are just so funny to listen too." Mina said while bursting into laughter.
"Where are those two. I thought they were even leaving early?" Raye said choosing to ignore Chad and his fire, and Mina who was still laughing hysterically.
"Who knows with those two. Serena as always been unpredictable, and without knowing Darien for to long we still don't what exactly what to think should he be late, as like right now." Greg said thinking logically of course, with Amy shacking her head confirming that she was thinking along those lines too.
**************By Darien's Car************
"Serena wait a second before we go find our friends." Darien asked as he pulled her over in front of him, while he leaned against his car.
"What is it Darien?" Serena asked.
"First let me kiss you." And without a reply Darien kissed Serena. It was a gentle kiss that ended way to short for both of them, but Darien was obviously trying to make a point about something. So Serena tried to focus back on him after he ended the kiss and not just his lips. "What is going on between us Serena? Is this a relationship or just something to do in your free time?"
"Darien, I'm not the type of girl who just goes around letting just any guy kiss her. As for what I would like to call you is my boyfriend. But if you aren't ready for that, I understand..." Darien stopped her with another gentle kiss on the lips.
"Serena would you please be my girlfriend?" Darien asked in the sweetest and gentlest voice he had.
"Now Darien, I just might have to think about this. Let's see... um...OF COURSE I WILL BE!!!" Serena said jumping into his arms hugging him very tightly. When Darien finally got just enough freed from her he kissed her a little bit more passionately, but he still ended the kiss disappointingly quickly. Telling her that they were already late and should getting going before everyone got really mad!!