Crossing the boundaries

Chapter 15: Mr. Brightside

Serena closed the door to her bedroom and looked up to her ceiling. She felt so upset at herself for not being able to let Darien in her life. But this time it was for certain that she couldn't. She didn't want to hurt anybody else. But she wanted him so much at that exact moment. She would have given anything so that he could comfort her. But she knew right now it was wrong. Andrew's mom blamed her for her son's death. And maybe she was right; maybe it was her fault that Andrew was gone. Serena stood up and looked around.

"Serena can I come in?" Ikuko knocked lightly on the door.

Serena sat upright and spoke. "Come in."

Ikuko entered the room and looked over at her daughter. "I thought you would have been home a little later. Mina called to ask if you were here."

Serena turned away and began to undress. Her clothing was wet and her mascara was smeared.

"What happened Serena?" Ikuko asked concerned as she picked up the wet clothes. "Didn't anybody decide to drive you?"

As soon as her mother said that Serena stopped short. Nobody at that funeral really cared if she fell into a hole and died. Nobody there except for Darien.

"No they couldn't." Serena responded flatly.

"Why not? We don't live that far from the funeral home. It wouldn't have taken much time." Ikuko asked.

"They just couldn't okay mom." Serena put on her nightgown and turned to face her mother. "Goodnight mom I'm going to sleep. I had a rough day."

Ikuko looked at her daughter one last time before turning away. "Alright Serena. I'll see you in the morning."

Darien entered his apartment and threw his keys on the coffee table. His head was throbbing and his heart was aching. When he saw Serena turn away from him it broke his heart. But he knew deep down that Serena loved him as much as he did for you. Why were there so many obstacles that wouldn't let them be together? Why couldn't the just fall in love and be happy? It just wasn't fair.

"I can't believe were out here in this freaking woods like this. All because of that asshole Darien." Dexter growled.

"Yeah. We're fucking wanted criminals now." Alex slumped against a tree and pulled out a cigarette. "What the hell are we going to do? We can't go around in public like life is just dandy."

Ray pulled at an old bark of tree with her bare hands. She was slowly plotting a plan so that they'd be able to gain they're revenge. Then it hit her. "Our appearances!" She shouted

Dexter and Alex stared at her as I she was insane. "Um Ray are you okay?" Dexter asked.

"That's it. We have to change our appearances. I still have about three hundred dollars in my pocket. We can get some scissors and dye. We have to change our appearances and quick. But we need a hideaway."

"I have an old bungalow across town. It's good enough for a hideaway. Nobody knows about our crime over there. We can go to the drugstore and get all of those necessities." Alex suggested.

"You're a freaking angel Alex. Okay we have to start moving now. It'll be morning pretty soon." Ray got up and Dexter and Alex followed. "Serena you really thought that it was over. Not until I fucking say so. And Darien I swore that you'd be mine and that's how I'll have it."

Serena woke up to Sammie nudging her awake. Serena tossed and turned trying to avoid him.

"Serena wake up." Sammie yelled.

"Arrggghhh! Geez Sammie have you ever heard of …" Serena stopped short as she saw Darien standing at her doorway.

"Morning." Sammie laughed and ran out of the room leaving Serena and Darien face t face.

"You must not be a morning person huh?" Darien smirked.

Serena smiled but stopped herself. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to check on you. You know with you walking in the rain I thought you probably tripped like the klutz you are and got hurt." Darien teased.

"Ha ha that was funny." Serena grinned. She looked into Darien's eyes and smiled. She couldn't resist herself.

"I was wondering if I could take you out to breakfast." Darien suggested.

"Darien…"

"Please. It's my thank you for comforting me the other day in the hospital. And your make up for letting me stand in the rain yesterday." Darien interrupted.

"Fine. Give me a few minutes to get ready." Serena gave in. She couldn't help the happiness that was probably shining from her.

Darien smiled and closed the door. Serena stood up and jumped around. "What should I wear?" She thought.

After about what seemed to be an eternity Serena came downstairs. "I'm ready."

Darien looked up and was breath taken. "Wow." He stuttered. Ikuko smiled and her father Kenji frowned.

Serena was wearing a pair of low rise Levi's with a camisole and cardigan sweater. Her hair was tied into a high ponytail, which flaunted her flawless features.

Darien stood up and walked over to her. "You look beautiful."

Serena blushed lightly turning a shade pinker than what she already was.

"Okay Mr. Shields Serena should be home by exactly…" Ikuko put a hand to Kenji's mouth.

"Enjoy yourselves. Serena call when you're on your way home." Ikuko smiled.

"Alright mom I'll se you later." Serena smiled and grabbed her jacket. She had a feeling today was going to be a wonderful day.