First Love

Chapter 9

"Mmmm." Serena said. She had her eyes closed and smiling with satisfaction. "That was fun."
Charles sighed. "I have a confession to make." He turned to face Serena. "That was the first time I...had sex."
Serena laughed.
"Well, that's comforting." Charles muttered.  "I'm sorry. I'm not laughing at you." Serena stopped. "Are you sure? I mean, what you did last night was...wow." Charles chuckled. "I'm sure."
"To be honest," Serena got closer to Charles until their noses touched," that was my first time too." She smiled and kissed him.

They layed in bed for a few minutes, Serena's head on Charles's shoulder. "Hey, sweetheart?"
"Hmmm?"
"I was talking to Erik before all this happened, and he said that you might help me control my powers."
"What did he mean by that?"
"I honestly don't know."
"Don't worry, we'll figure this out together."

A week had passed and Charles had finally snapped out of his depression.
"Well, look at you, all dressed up. Where's the party, Charles?" Erik said. Charles had on a black formal shirt, over that a blue blazer and denim pants. "No party. Dancing with Serena in a couple of minutes." Charles said fixing his sleeve. "How do I look?" He asked.
"You look great." Raven adjusted his blazer. Charles kissed her cheek, "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For helping me through that hard time." Charles smiled at Raven.,
"Don't thank me, thank Serena." Raven winked at him. He knew what she meant and laughed.

Charles knocked at Serena's door. "One moment!" There was a short pause, then door opened. "Hi." Serena said smiling. Charles opened his mouth a little when he saw her. She was wearing a black halter top dress that reached just above the knee. Her hair pinned to one side.
"Wow, you look beautiful. Charles said looking at her from top to bottom. Serena blushed. "Thank you. So do you. No, wait I didn't mean that. I mean, you are beautiful..."
Charles chuckled and kissed her. He suddenly saw into her mind. He saw all the pain that lived inside of her.
"Oh, wow." Serena smiled.
"You ready?"
"I am now."

Charles and Serena arrived at the club. They danced to every slow song. Serena loved the way Charles's body synced with hers. It's as if they were one. "I'll got get us some drinks." Charles said in a low voice in her ear, then kissed her earlobe. The kiss sent chills up her spine, in a good way. He returned minutes later with drinks in hand. One of the drinks had something had something in it, but Serena couldn't make out what it was. As Charles got closer and closer to her she saw it was a ring. Charles was smiling. He must've known she saw the ring. "Here you go, love." Charles said winking at her. "What's this? Is this what I think it is?" Serena asked looking down at her drink. Charles laughed at her reaction. Serena carefully made her way to the ring ( by drinking her martini of course). "May I?" Charles asked when she was done. She nods, looking at him.
He took the ring out of the cup and got on one knee. Serena put a hand over her mouth.
"Serena Smith," Charles started, " when you walked into my life, I was afraid. Afraid, of love. Afraid of letting you down, afraid that I wouldn't be good enough for you. But you have proved me wrong. I'm better because of you. Really. I can finally control my powers just by thinking about you and your beauty. I love you Serena Smith. Will you marry me?" Serena fell to her knees infront of Charles. She was crying, she couldn't speak, so she nodded. Charles grinned. Serena hugged him for what seemed like forever. " I love you too." She whispered and pulled him into a kiss.