Just a Walk in the Park

After you’d been bombarded by a million fans all asking for Darren’s autograph, some even asked for yours, you went back to Darren’s place. You both go and sit down on his sofa and you both just sit there in silence, but it was a comfortable silence as you cuddle up into Darren’s side. You both just sit like that for a while until you realise something,

Hey Dare… what’ll happen now that everyone knows were together?’ Darren just looks to you, smiles and chuckles, ‘What’s so funny?’ you ask slightly confused,

‘You always ask the silliest of questions… nothing will change we can still be together every day and you can still be the perfect girlfriend ever… the only thing that might happen is the press might chase us down every now and then… but you’ll be completely fine because I’ll be here to protect you,’ Darren says while stroking your cheek gently.

You close your eyes as you relish this moment and smile up at Darren, ‘I love you.’ You tell him as you kiss him quickly wanting every day to be like this,

‘I love you too… so much (Y/N)’ Darren smiles down at you and brings you in for a longer more passionate kiss.

Your kiss gets more intense and you find yourself straddling him as Darren wraps his hands around your waist and leans into the kiss more. You can feel Darren restraining himself as he gets more aggressive but you just let him carry on and you know he gets the message as he moves further down and starts kissing you neck which takes you by surprise slightly. You start unbuttoning Darren’s shirt as you share a brief glance of pure longing for each other. Darren starts taking your top off as you continue kissing.

After a little while you find yourself lying beside Darren on his sofa just in your underwear as you stare into his eyes. Darren smiles down at you,

‘You’re beautiful (Y/N).’ he says simply which makes you smile to yourself,

‘You’re pretty good looking yourself,’ you saying giggling quietly to yourself which makes Darren smile even more. You wrap your arms around his neck and kiss him quickly, ‘Did I mention how much I love you?’ you ask smiling sweetly as you look at Darren,

‘Just a couple of times I think.’ He replies as he nuzzles in your neck which makes you laugh, ‘So I was thinking… are you ready for another one of my awesome surprises..?’

‘Hmm.. it depends.’ You say teasingly,

‘On what?’ Darren asks smiling down at you,

‘Well… I’m guessing you’re not going to tell me what this surprise is?’ Darren just shakes his head as you carry on talking, ‘Okay.. does it involve meeting any new people?’

‘Nope not this time… you’ll just have to trust me.’ he says with hopeful eyes and pouts his lips which makes you laugh quietly at him,

‘Fine. I guess I could come along to another one of your surprises.’ You say with a huge grin which immediately lights up Darren’s face,

‘I’m glad you agreed because I have to say this surprise is the best one. Ever!’ Darren teases you,

‘No this is unfair.’ You say as it’s now you who’s pouting at Darren but he just kisses it away and says, ‘Okay, okay no more teasing.’

You both spend the rest of the evening watching movies and you fall asleep in Darren’s arms.

* * *

In the morning you’re woken up by a very excited Darren bouncing up and down on the bed next to you calling your name as he tries to wake you up,

‘Okay.. I’m awake, now stop shaking me.’ you say smiling up at Darren’s gorgeous face,

‘Come on, come on we have to go for your surprise!’ he says excitedly,

‘What time is it?’ you say sluggishly,

‘It’s already 9 am, come on come on.’ Darren says as he pulls the covers off you,

‘Ugh! The things I sacrifice for your surprises.’ You say teasingly as you get out of bed,

‘You love me really.’ Darren says grabbing you in a hug,

‘Yeah I do.’ You say kissing him briefly,

‘So I went to your place and picked out some clothes for you to wear.’ Darren says as you look at the pile of clothes laid out for you, you find some of your favourite purple skinnies with a jumper and then you see your coat and piled on top of it are a pair of thick socks, a scarf, gloves and your beanie hat,

‘Are we going on like a hike or something?’ you say laughing at Darren,

‘Nope.. you’ll just have to wait and see.’ He says with a wink as you rush into the bathroom and get ready.

‘Okay.. I’m done. How do I look?’ you say as you rush downstairs to Darren,

‘You look perfect.’ He says hugging you tightly as he pulls you out the door.

You climb into the car and look across at Darren,

Wow he looks so perfect, with his curls and his jumper and tight jeans…

You think as you start to wonder whereabouts you’re both going,

‘Hey.. Dare! I think I know where we’re going!’ you say teasing him as you see the surprise in his eyes,

‘And where do you think that might be?’ he asks smiling across to you as he drives,

‘Well seeing as we’re dressed for a blizzard I thought maybe you were taking me to the North Pole to go see Santa Claus for an early Christmas present!’ you say laughing as you see Darren trying not to laugh back at you,

‘You’re not quite there sweetie… but if you want to go there we can.’ He says now teasing you,

‘Nah! I’m sure your surprise will live up to the great Mr Claus himself.’ You say as you lean over and kiss Darren on his cheek.

The car journey was short but you still didn’t know where you were going,

‘Okay lets go!’ Darren says excitedly as he grabs your hand runs towards a really cute park,

‘Ahh… where are we going Dare?’ you say with a smile on your face secretly loving the adventure,

‘You’ll see.’ He says as he start slowing, ‘Okay so I know how much you love Christmas and I decided to take you here to get you into the Christmas spirit.’ Darren looks to you with a huge grin as you round the corner only to find a huge ice rink,

‘Oh my god, Dare! This is perfect!!’ you say hugging him tightly, ‘the only problem I have is that I’ve never actually skated before.’

‘Don’t worry I’ll hold your hand the whole time… I won’t let you fall.’ He says giving you a quick kiss as you go put your skates on.

Darren gets onto the ice first and you’re happy to see it isn’t that busy so you have most of the rink to yourselves,

‘Okay. Are you ready?’ he asks holding your hand,

‘Yep! Let’s do this thing!’ you say determined as you step onto the ice only to find it is so slippery that you already start falling into Darren’s arms,

‘Woah, woah, don’t worry I’ve got you.’ Darren says smiling down at your laughing face,

‘Oh god. I’m awful at this.’ You say trying to balance yourself,

‘(Y/N), you’ve only just stepped onto the ice… come on… okay, now we’re gonna go slowly.’ Dare says as he guides you around the rink, ‘That’s it you’ve got it now gently push off of your back leg and start skating like that.’

You find that in the strong hold of Darren you’re able to pick up some speed,

‘Look.. I’ve got it! I’m skating Dare!’ you say with a huge grin as you turn to look at Darren but as soon as you do that you start to fall over.

Darren goes to grab you but you only pull him down with you and you both end up on the ice,

‘Oh no! I’m sorry!’ you say checking you hadn’t hurt him,

‘(Y/N), I’m fine.’ Darren says sitting up and looking at you, ‘You’re doing great, perfect even! You ready to give it another go?’ he says with a smile as he gets up easily,

‘Yeah!’ you say getting excited again, ‘One question though. How do I get up?’

Once you’d finally started skating again you find you get the hang of it much easier and Darren starts loosening his grip on you which panics you slightly but then you pick up the speed and feel completely free. Darren starts doing spins and twists around you,

‘Show off!’ you saying laughing at him.

Darren just carries on but then he skates off somewhere and you can’t find him, you carry on skating trying to find him when you hear music starting to play and then Darren skates up to you with two microphones in hand,

‘Care to join me in a duet?’ he says with a hopeful smile, you just grin back and take the mic off him as you see everyone has left the rink and it’s just you two left.

You recognise the song straight away as you look to Darren and start singing,

I really can't stay,

Then Darren skates up to you,

But baby it's cold outside,
I've got to go away - But baby it's cold outside,
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in,
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice,

You start to sing this flirty duet as Darren skates around you attempting to impress you. You look around to see a crowd has gathered around the edges watching both of you singing as you have the whole rink to yourselves,

My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour

The neighbours might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Oh, but it's cold outside

Darren finally comes up to you and grabs your hand twirling you around without letting you fall down, you stare up into his warm, hazel eyes and it just feels like you’re the only two people in the world,

I simply must go - But, baby, it's cold outside.
The answer is no - But, baby, it's cold outside.
This welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in.
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm.
My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips look delicious.

Darren teases you as he kisses your cheek quickly then skates away from you to the other end of the rink,

My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical storm.
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Oh, your lips are delicious.
Maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before.

You’d both skated around the ice rink a few times now as you start circling each other in the middle of it as you smile at Darren’s playfulness,

I've got to go home - But, baby, you'd freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ohhh, baby it's cold outside

You both skate towards each other as you hug and rest your foreheads against each other smiling and staring at each other, you kiss him sweetly,

‘You’re skating has improved a lot I see.’ Darren says smiling down at you,

‘Yep! I guess I’m just a born skater!’ you say jokingly,

‘Nah, I think it was my awesome teaching that got you there in the end.’ He says being all manly and showing off his skating.

You just laugh, ‘Hmm… are you sure about that? I’ve seen you stumble a few times.’

Darren just pretends to be hurt as he puts on a shocked face, ‘Watch this then.’ He says as he skates around you a few times and pirouettes and then attempts a jump which looks awesome at first but then as he comes down he trips and falls straight into your arms.

‘Maybe it’s me who needs to be the teacher.’ You say smiling down at Darren’s annoyed face, ‘Hey… it was awesome… up until the trip.’ You try giving him a pep talk which makes him smile,

‘Gosh, your lips look delicious.’ He says as he cups your face in his hands and kisses you sweetly.