He shook his head. She leaned forward, standing on her tiptoes in 
attempt to reach the spoon, but it was way out of reach. She didn't 
notice how close their lips had become as she struggled to grasp the 
tempting bite. 
	But he did.
	His mind going blank, Darien leaned down, instantly catching her 
lips on his. She froze beneath him, her previous mission instantly 
forgotten. Eventually, she closed her eyes, her outstretched arm 
dropping to wrap around his neck. Taking the hint, he tied his arms 
around her waist, the spoon forgotten in his grasp. He deepened the 
kiss, pressing his lips savagely against hers, draining the breath from 
her quickly. With knowing kisses, he tempted her mouth open, sliding 
his tongue in. They could taste the sweetness of sugar and chocolate 
melting in their mouths as they kissed, holding each other closer every 
moment, wrapping their arms tighter, forcing their kisses deeper. 
Serena moaned deeply from some corner in her throat, Darien delighted 
in the sound and lightened his kisses slightly, his lips tugging at her 
own. Gulping, he pulled away for breath, still lingering dangerously 
close to her face. He laid butterfly kisses on the corner of her lips, 
over her cheek, finally resting his head on hers. They remained in each 
other's embrace, gasping for air.
	"Serena…" Darien whispered dazedly, feeling her shudder slightly 
beneath him. Gulping, he pried himself away, just far enough to look 
into her eyes. She was staring at him in shock, her eyes wide and pale, 
her chest rising with every breath. Neither knew what to say as they 
stared at each other and time dragged on. 
	Unconsciously, Serena wet her lips, questions and hope rising in 
her thoughts as her mind returned to the thinking stage. Slowly, a 
smile tugged at the corners of her lips.
	Darien couldn't help but smile as well. After how many dreams and 
fantasies, it was coming real. She was in his arms, smiling. He didn't 
know that she was thinking the exact same thing. 
	Leaning forward, he lightly brushed her lips once more, barely 
touching them. He could feel her shift forward at the movement and his 
heart thumped wildly in his chest.