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Love Is Blind

Chapter X. This Is The Night

By: Sailor Angie

AN: It is official, Chapter 12 is finished (in my notebook anyways) I want to thank everyone for their suggestions, they helped me a great deal, and I'm very happy with the ending. Okay, so thank you again to everyone, who not only helped me break 100, but gave me more reviews than I thought I would ever get. People have been asking about a spin off on other characters, and I'm all about Darien and Serena, however, if for some odd reason I would get over 200 reviews by the time I'm done writing this fic, I would be more than happy to write you all a spin off. Well, onto the story. ENJOY!

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"SURPRISE!" Serena smiled through the brown grocery bags in her hands.

Darien laughed, "What kind of surprise is this?" He took the bags out of her hands and carried them easily over to the kitchen counter.

"You've been working way too much Mr. Shields," She waved a finger at him. "So, I decided to make dinner for you!"

"Are you sure you can cook?" Darien chuckled.

She shoved him, "Of course I can cook." She shook her head at him ash she began to take the groceries out of the bags. "So, you go sit down and watch some TV, I don't wanna see any of your paper work out."

Darien embraced Serena from behind, "I really think I should help you make dinner." He rested his chin on her shoulder.

"If you help me, what would be the point of *me* making dinner for *you*?" She turned around still in his arms and clasped her hands behind his neck, "Go on, shoo."

Darien couldn't help but notice how close they were. He held back laughter as soon as Serena had come to the same conclusion and blushed intensely. He let go. "Alright, you win."

Serena busied herself in the kitchen with the spaghetti, while Darien kicked back for the first time in a while and watched TV just as Serena had instructed.

Later Darien helped set the table, and they both spoke animatedly about Andrew's birthday party, which they had both put together. It would take place in only a few days.

"24, I can't believe it, I remember when we were 5 digging up flowers around the neighborhood. Our nannies flipped out when the neighbors dragged us home." Serena snickered as she got up to put her dishes in the sink.

Darien followed her, "Is 24 such a big number?" He questioned.

"No, it just seems like everything is moving so fast." Serena turned on the water to begin doing dishes.

Darien lifted her soaking hands out of the sink, "You made dinner, I'll clean up." Her hands dripped.

"Don't be silly Darien, you're not supposed to lift a finger tonight." She tried to wriggle her wrists free from his grip to no avail.

"Don't be silly yourself Serena." Darien still held her wet arms.

Suddenly Serena panicked, he was way too close, he wasn't letting her go, and he smelled way too good. Their eyes searched each others before his mouth encompassed hers.

*When the world wasn't upside down/

I could take all the time I had/

But I'm not gonna wait/

When a moment can vanish so fast/

Cuz every kiss is a kiss you can never get back*

They stood there for a long time. Her hands dampened the back of his neck. Finally their kiss broke; their embrace did not. Darien couldn't let her go. He tried, he really did, but his arms would not remove themselves.

He didn't realize what he was saying while he said it, but his words echoed in his head long after they had escaped his lips. "I'm in love with you Serena." He pulled her closer, "I always have been."

Her eyes said all they needed to. She was at a loss for words, and could only stutter incomprehensible sounds.

"You don't have to say anything back Serena, I just couldn't hide it from you anymore." His arms finally released her.

"I think I should go." She eventually managed.

*When the answer to all my dreams/

Is as close as a touch away/

Why am I here holding back/

What I'm trying to say?*

Serena unlocked the door to her penthouse. Immediately she heard her answering machine beeping. She slowly traipsed over to it, still in shock over everything that had just happened. It's one thing to think that someone might have feelings for you, but it's completely different when they announce it. It becomes real. And once the words are said, no matter what you do, it will never be the same. The words can never be taken back.

She knew it was him, but she pressed the play button anyway.

"Serena, I don't know what to say. I just though I should say something. I thought about apologizing, but the only thing I'm sorry for is not finding out how you felt before I said what I did." He paused, "And I'm sorry I didn't kiss you longer." He laughed, "I never meant to be so blunt, but Serena I can't imagine my life without you. I don't want to. But you can't tell me you didn't feel anything. Otherwise, you wouldn't have kissed me back." She blushed, it was true, she did feel something, but she was scared of what it was. "I shouldn't be examining your motives, I'm sorry. The main reason I called was because I wanted you to know that I understand if you need time to think. So don't think I'll be mad if you avoid me for a while. I know why, and I have nobody to blame but myself. I love you Serena, with everything I have. I'm sorry if my feelings ruin everything. It's selfish, but I needed you to know. Hope to see you soon Serena." The machine clicked off. Serena stood frozen, she didn't know what to do anymore.

*Lift me up in your eyes/

If you told me that is what heaven is/

Well, you'd be right/

Hold me close to your heart/

I would go with you to the ends of the earth/

And we'll fly/

I've been waiting forever for this/

This is the night*

"Serena?" Andrew waved his hand in front of her face.

"What?!" She stared at him.

"God, between you and Darien I dunno who's worse." Serena flinched at his name, "You wouldn't happen to know why he decided to take off so suddenly would you?"

"No," She acted insulted that he would ask her, "I'm not his secretary."

Andrew rolled his eyes, "Are we gonna be able to release Seth's CD within the next few months?"

"Yeah, but he needs to be back here when we release it; even if it's only for a little while."

"Are you guys better?" Andrew asked calmly.

"We're still broken up if that's what you mean, but I've talked to him on the phone a few times, and he seems alright. Actually, ya know who he's been talking to a lot?" Serena snickered.

"Who?" Andrew humored her.

"Raye." She laughed.

"You mean Darien's lover." Andrew joked.

"Jerk." She punched his arm. "I think he's just fine. And have you seen any of his new song material? He told me that breaking-up with me was the best thing he could have done for his lyrical career." She chortled.

"So what'd you get me for my birthday tonight?" Andrew's eyes glimmered.

"Why would I tell you?" She scolded.

Serena stopped. She had suddenly realized something. Andrew's party was that night. And she knew Darien wouldn't miss it for the world. Something was gonna go down tonight, she had a feeling. "I gotta go Andy, I've got tons of work to get done before tonight. You do want me to come right?"

"I suppose." He laughed, "Alright, I'll see you tonight then." Andrew turned and left. Serena breathed a sigh of relief.

She packed up her things and went home. She needed plenty of time to think. Darien had given her time, and he deserved some kind of response, she just didn't know what it would be.

*This is the night where we capture forever/

And all our tomorrows begin/

After tonight, we will never be lonely again*

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AN: This Is The Night ©2003 Clay Aiken and all respective owners. I know it was short, and I'm sorry. I'm not sure if the next chapter will be a lot longer, however, the last chapter is longer than my usual post. To all of those who called me out on Seth and Raye, you got me pegged, and if I make it over 200 I'll write a spin off for you, even though I'm not a big Raye person. I don't want to plug myself, but for those of you who I can't update fast enough for, I do have other stories, A Night Out With A Prince, Valentine's Day, and Lucky Charms are my favs. (They're all D/S pairing) And I know that a lot of you have already visited them, thanks! Also, since I've finished this fic (on paper) I've begun a new one, and I've got 3 chapters of 12-15 done. I'm so excited. I'll post the first chapter at the same time I post the finale of this one. So, scheduling; the fastest I can deliver Chapter 11, because of my job is next Friday 11/28, I'm sorry. And then the Chapter 12 finale will be posted the following Friday, my birthday 12/5. I know that's a long ways away, but trust me it'll be worth the wait, and then you guys will be able to jump into my new story as a supplement for Love Is Blind. Whew, lot's of notes, because I'm lazy, and I want to get this out, I'll post my peeps in Chapter 11 okay! But thank you to everyone who reviewed Chapter 9. I love you all!

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Preview: Chapter XI. When You Say You Love Me -----

Andrew's birthday party has arrived, and Serena must face Darien with her decision. Does Serena return his feelings? And even if she does, is she ready for a relationship? The answers to these burning questions and more will be answered in the next episode of Love Is Blind. [The recovery is going quite well!]