A/N: This is a short idea I had running around in my head, with a sort of... platonic Yandere Phantom? Like, him and Danny are just bros. But in a creepy, possessive way...

Darkened Waters

Danny made soft sounds as he began to awake. Everything ached, and he wondered if he'd be faking smile after smile again today. Slowly, he sat up. He whimpered sharply when his ribs creaked, slamming his eyes shut.

"Shh, shh, Danny," a soothing voice drifted over him. Weightless arms wrapped around his shoulders, and his face was buried in someone's neck. He hiccuped. Why was he so upset? This was normal for him... As normal as he could get...

A sob forced its way from his throat. Everything felt very heavy suddenly. He wept into his benefactor's chest. A chilly hand swept over his head, comforting him.

"I know, Danny. It's been so hard. It's okay now. I'll take care of you. You won't ever have to worry again," fingers slipped over the side of his face like water. Danny slowly opened his eyes and looked up into the face of his ghost half.

"H-How-" he managed through the tears, sniffling heavily.

"It happened last night. Desiree got the idea to separate us. You took quiet a few hits, but I defeated her and sent her back to the Ghost Zone. How're you feeling?" Phantom explained.

"Horrible!" Danny hiccuped again, trying for a smile. Phantom didn't seem to understand and just swept the human into his arms.

"Don't worry. I'll make sure you never have to feel like this again."

"Phantom?" Danny whispered. He was a little confused, but mostly concerned. He wasn't sure his ghost half should be acting like this, even if it was very comforting and nice.

"I know how hard it's been for you. You feel like no one's listening to you, to your silent cries for help, but I have. The slipping grades, the detentions, the "disappearances". I hear what no one else does," the ghost cuddled him a little. "It's stressful, becoming a teenage superhero. There's so many things people just don't consider!"

"Yeah, but-" Danny fumbled.

"And now you don't have to worry about those things. You can go back to being normal and I'll take care of you and everything else."

"I don't-"

"I'll make you feel safe and happy and wanted for the first time in a year, and it will be wonderful! I've always wanted to take care of someone on a personal level-"

"But what about you?" Danny interrupted. He played with the hem of his shirt, hiding his face as wave after wave of anxiety crashed over him. "If I can't handle it, how are you going to?"

"I won't have to turn in home, or bother with friends, or worry about our parents' opinions," Phantom assured. "You're so sweet. I'm glad this happened."

"I guess? But are you su-"

"Yes. I want to take care of you. I'll protect the city and help you feel better. You need this."

"I-I guess..."

A/N: I know, it's short and I should be working on my other stories! But I've actually been drawing a lot! Almost all of my drawings end up on Tumblr, so don't be afraid to check it out! (My account name is exactly the same as my author name)

QUESTION OF THE UPDATE: If you lived in the DP universe, what would your ectoplasm color be? (The glowy stuff that represents your powers) Mine would be blue, because I'm usually very calm and not very scary. Until you get me well and truly angry. Then you're screwed six ways to Sunday.