My Good Luck Charm

She's his light, his sunshine, his good luck charm!

For entertainment only!

Chapter 1: Of Charms and Lovers

Daniel looked at the small gold box he placed on Betty's desk. He really hoped she'd like what was in it. Sure there was no real reason to get it for her, but he just wanted to do something…nice for her.

He really did miss her. He felt like he didn't see her as often with her being an editor now. He felt like such a jerk when he made her feel bad for winning that blobby award.

He had simply been a little jealous of her. But now, he felt so proud of her; she deserved every single ounce of goodness. He realized that she was always lifting him up, shining her light on him, being there for him, and when she had a moment where she needed a little light shining on her, he fell flat.

He wanted to make it up to her. He placed the envelope with her name on it next to the box. He couldn't wait to see her. He hoped she'd like it.

He wished that she could still be sitting in front of his office so he could see her open it and hopefully catch that brilliant smile of hers. She was looking so beautiful now. If he was being honest with himself he had thought she was beautiful all along. She was stunning.

"I can't believe you tripped me, Chimmichunga! I'll get you back for that!" he heard Marc's voice from the hallway.

"For the hundredth time Marc, I did not trip you on purpose!"

His heart sprang out of his chest when he heard Betty. Hell, he was nervous! He quickly made his way back to his office not sure if he could see her just now.

When Marc and Betty walked into their shared space, Betty rolled her eyes at Marc being so dramatic. She really didn't mean to trip him. She bit her lip, hearing him mumble something about how much he hated sharing an office with her and would rather be sharing an office with her 'luvah' as he always put it.

She stifled a laugh as she shrugged off her sweater. "That's ok. I much rather be sharing an office with my lover, too!" she said with a laugh wanting to tease him right back.

He gasped in response, looking at her in shock. She bit her lip taking a glance at him trying her best not to grin, but he was looking at her strangely. "What?"

He raised his eyebrow at her "You said lover"

She shrugged "Ya, so, you always call us that." She glanced at her desk and noticed the envelope and box. She looked at them curiously picking up the envelope.

"No, no, I say luvah!" he clarified.

She laughed "What's the difference?"

He walked over to her as she opened the envelope. "The difference is…you looooveeee him!"

Betty laughed rolling her eyes at him "What?" her face turned red, "no, I…don't"

He grinned "You so do! You love him! Oo! What's that? Is that a gift from your LUVAH?!"

Betty blushed furiously as she picked out the card, noticing quickly the sun drawing on the front. She bit her lip. She thought back to when Daniel called her sunshine. She felt her stomach flip. Was Marc right?

"Um…uh…Marc, can you go?"

"No way! I want to see what your luvah got you!"

She sighed "MARC!"

He frowned "You sound just like Wilie!"

She furrowed her eyebrows "I'm not!"

He laughed "Fine, but I'll be back in two minutes!" he said in a warning tone. She blew at her hair "Fine." She responded in annoyance knowing there really was no arguing with him. She looked at the card intently, feeling nervous to open it. Why would Daniel get her a gift?

They were certainly NOT lovers! Or luvahs! Or anything!

Well, that was necessarily true. They were friends. Best friends. She bit her lip and took a seat feeling anxious. She flipped open the card.

Betty,

This might come as a surprise to you, but you are the best thing that ever happened to me.

Her eyes went wide in surprise.

You are a constant positive force in my life, whether it's as my brilliant sunshine, my four-leaf clover, or my colorful butterfly. You've always been my good luck charm. I promise next time I'll be your good luck charm.

Love,

Daniel

Betty stared at the card in shock. Had Daniel really written this? For her? About her?

She felt like her heart was hammering away at her chest. She couldn't believe it.

She picked up the gold box in her hand and stared at it for a moment. She knew she didn't have a lot of time before Marc came back so she bit her lip and lifted the lid, resulting in a gasp and her eyes getting bright in surprise at revealing the silver diamond bracelet.

She bit her lip again, feeling her heart really jump this time.

There were three charms hanging off the bracelet. A sun, a clover and a little butterfly. She was in awe as she took it out of the box. It was so sparkly and beautiful, and boy, it must be so expensive. Why would Daniel get her something so fancy? Despite her reservations, she slid it on her wrist and smiled as she gave it a twirl. All the sudden Marc and Amanda came rushing in "OMG Betty, Marc told me Daniel got you a gift. He really is your lover?" she said excitedly.

Betty couldn't stop her heart from racing, but she looked at them like they were crazy. "Amanda! He's not my lover! Luvah! Whatever! I don't know why Marc is constantly saying that!" she said trying to deny their accusations.

"Oh whatever, chimmichunga. Look at the evidence!" he said as he picked up the opened card. "Marc, give me that!" Betty tried to reach for it, but he held it higher and then gave it to Mandy. When Betty tried to reach for it Amanda gasped and squealed "Oh my Prada!" She captured Betty's hand and looked at the bracelet. "Is that what he got you?" she asked, her eyes sparkling like the diamonds on her bracelet.

Betty blushed, biting her lip. They both grinned at her. She blushed more, her face turning brighter.

They both laughed. "Oo, Betty is in luuu-uveee!" Marc said teasingly. Amanda laughed in agreement. "ya, Betty, you are so in love. Look at your face!"

"I'm not in love! I'm just…surprised and shocked and" she bit her lip trying to suppress her smile, but they both laughed

"You are in love!" Amanda giggled and started singing. "Bet-ty and Dan-iel, kissing on his desk, S.E.X.X.-I.N.G!"

"Amanda!" Betty panicked, hoping no one heard her singing that. Especially not Daniel.

Marc laughed. "Amanda! That does not spell kissing!"

She laughed mischievously "I know!" she winked at Betty. Marc laughed. He loved when they teased his chimmichunga. It was so much fun. Especially when her face turned red like a chili pepper!

"Are you going to go kiss him, now?!" Amanda said shoving her in the direction of Daniel's office. Betty pushed her back "No! Are you crazy? I can't see him!"

"Oh come on! He's going to come find you sooner or later" Amanda stated, causing Betty's heart to start galloping in her chest. What could she possibly say to him? She was positive she would pass out. "I'd die!"

Marc laughed "Even better!"

Betty glared at him "Hey! Don't be mean!"

He grinned "I'm just teasing you, Betty. You'd be luvahs for real!"

Betty's eyes went wide "What!? No! I…that's crazy! I don't… he doesn't." she looked at the bracelet on her hand. Could Daniel be in love with her?

She shook her head No! That was ridiculous! It was just a gift from a friend. A really handsome, incredible, charming, sweet, and mm, hot and sexy friend.

Both Marc and Amanda were grinning as they saw the look on Betty's face. Amanda winked at Betty "You look like you're going to devour a hot sundae."

Betty blushed, her eyes wide "No!"

"Eww!" Marc shook his head in disgust. Sure, he loved teasing his Betty-boop about being Daniel's luvah, but he certainly didn't want any visuals. "I'm out of here, before this turns hetero!" Marc stated and rushed out of the office.

Amanda focused her attention back to Betty. "I say you go into his office right now and lay one on him!" Amanda said in her most convincing tone. Betty shook her head "no way! I could never do something like that."

"Why not? You already see that he has the hots for you. Come on, Betty! Get a clue, he's always been loco for you."

Betty stared at her frenemy with wide eyes. This was all insane. How did her normal day turn into a crazy day at the carnival? "You have nothing to lose!" her friend added, causing Betty to bite her lip. Amanda did have a point, but she quickly shook her head "but, we're friends. This is crazy! We shouldn't be…" "sexing" she whispered.

Amanda laughed at that. "Betty! I knew it! You totally want him!"

"What? I didn't say that!"

"You didn't have to!"

Betty sighed, blowing at the strands of hair in her face. Amanda grinned "you know you want to"

"Look, I'm just going to stay in my office for now."

Amanda huffed "You're no fun! Why can't you be spontaneous? You always have to think about everything! It's annoying!" she stormed out, leaving Betty confused.

She was fun! She could be spontaneous! She bit her lip, sure she thought things through, but somebody had to. No one else seemed to, especially here. She sighed and turned on her computer. What was she going to do?

She could be spontaneous!

Ya! She could!

After all- she smiled as she looked to her bracelet.-she had a good luck charm now.

Hope you enjoy! this will be a really short story. Maybe only three chapters :D