Young Love

Chapter 1: True Love?

Danny saved the world, captured many hearts, started new chapters, and took a big step with Sam. So what happens now? The secrets out. The girls are cooing. The family accepted. And old loves make themselves known. So my question being; is it really a fairytale ending?


Danny lay sprawled out on his bed. He glanced over at the clock to see the numbers three o' eight punched into her sockets in bright red. He turned his attention back to the ceiling; his mind kept replaying every moment of the day before that he'd spent with Sam. Every kiss, every word, every touch; his mind was absolutely restless with the thoughts of his girl swirling around. 'I wish she was here now; then maybe I could sleep' he thought, then pictured her slender toned body and soft smooth skin pressed against him; a shiver traveled up his spine with that thought 'then again, maybe not' he told himself. He rolled on his side lazily 'Fenton' he scolded himself. Eventually his heavy eyes won the battle of consciousness and his thoughts of Sam drifted into dreams.

Danny and Tucker made their way to Sam's house. Even though this hero saved the world he still had to go to school. Danny yawned. Tucker noticed his friend looked like he hadn't gotten any sleep the night before, but decided to shrug it off, especially considering he was still waking up.

Sam was just about ready; her last touch was the glossy purple lipstick. She grabbed her signature purple spider backpack and opened the front door. The boys were just reaching the bottom of the stairs, Sam's eyes flinted from Tucker to Danny and instantly latched into those captivating baby blues.

"Good morning Sam" Danny said when a faint blush started to appear under her sparkling violets. At that Sam's face distorted into a look of worry.

"Danny?" she questioned as she bounded down the steps. She traced her fingers along one of the dark circles playing under his eyes. "Didn't you get any sleep last night?"

Danny's hand reached up to rub the back of his neck nervously "uh ha-ha; I-uh," he started "I'm fine Sam". He added a smile in a promising gesture. He received a half smile in return but her face still yelled 'what's wrong'. "Really Sam, I'm fine; don't worry" he told her as he grabbed her hands.

"Ok Danny" she said still with a hint of worry in her tone, "as long as you're ok." Sam pressed a chaste kiss against his lips and they both blushed.

Tucker chimed in at this point "Seriously guys?" he asked annoyed, "I'm right here…and we're gonna be late for school if you two lovebirds keep this up." He added wiggling his eyebrow. Danny unwillingly turned his attention to Tucker and rolled his eyes as he snaked his arm around Sam's waist and kept her close to him as they headed to Casper High. Tucker had finally realized his friend's conversation and smirked "So Danny…why didn't you get any sleep last night?" he asked with a chuckle. Danny elbowed him in the ribs "Ouch," he belched still chuckling "chill dude it was just a joke" a toothy grin replacing his chuckle.

'Ugh; boys,' Sam thought as she rolled her eyes. They had just reached the welcoming doors of Casper High. 'Oh great more fantastic company' she growled mentally as Valerie bounded down the hallway; her eyes intent on Danny. Sam knew Valerie still had a thing for Danny and Danny seemed to sometimes enforce the behavior, which made the Goth girl think suspiciously. Danny was hers now, but this Valerie thing made her overly self-conscious, jealous, and protective of Danny.

Danny was talking with Tucker when he noticed Sam stiffen at his side. At this he turned his attention to the discomfort of the black beauty. He placed a kiss atop of her dark raven hair, trying to calm her from whatever caused the sudden change in her mood. He followed the trail of her deathly glare and his eyes ended upon Valerie. 'Sam' he thought as he set her off balance into his chest he hugged her tight and whispered in Sam's ear "It was over between me and Valerie before it even began" he told her, and laughed internally at his joke. The laugh made a wild grin spread across his face. Sam pulled him tighter in their hug and then pulled away enough to look up at him to show the grin across her face.

Danny always knew what to say and when to say it; of course, that had always been one of his charms. Danny returned a smile and then slowly pressed his lips to Sam's and she returned by bringing her hand up to the back of his head and let her fingers pull him closer. He chuckled lightly into the kiss when he felt the jerk, and pulled her flush against him. A small cough tried to interrupt them, and they ignored. An "a-hem" was added when the cough didn't faze the captivated couple. Danny unwillingly pulled away knowing exactly who would've rudely interrupted such a moment.

"Hey, Danny" Valerie chirped; batting her eyelashes, "I was wondering if you could come to the Nasty Burger with me after school today". 'And we could finally make it official' Valerie and Sam both ended in their minds. Danny kept Sam close; while Sam adjusted her body language to match the coldness Valerie just caused as she furrowed her brow and crossed her arms.

Tucker who was absorbed into his PDA had peeked up when he heard Val's voice. He chimed in to lighten the mood, as he always did. "Valerie!" he exclaimed, "there is a single, and free man standing right here!"

Danny frowned "Valerie that's something you're gonna have to take up with Sam here; you know she's my girlfriend now?" he spat irritated. Sam lifted an eyebrow and smirked at the emerald eyed monster. Valerie shook her head a Tucker, and shifted her gaze to Sam who had a smirk; at this the primped and primed features of the monster pulled into a scowl.

"Valerie" Sam started, "Do you really think I don't know what you're trying to do here?" she questioned. "I know you like Danny; remember you told me. What makes you think I'd appreciate you asking him on a date? Honestly that's really petty and low, but hey at least you did it to my face; right?" getting angrier by the second. Tucker had found his way to class at this point

"Well; Danny, you obviously have a lot of explaining to do. Maybe firstly you should tie up loose ends before you go and start a new relationship. And secondly I'd like to find out why you tried to ruin my LIFE?" she yelled the last word as the frustration mounted. Danny was still pondering what Sam had said 'Would I have answered differently if Sam wasn't here' he thought. Then he started tuning in on Val as she raised her voice.

Sam's blood started to boil "Loose Ends?" Sam said in a sarcastic laugh, "HA! Val; let me just freshen up that memory of yours a bit, K? It seems a bit clouded. You told Danny it wouldn't work out remember; you broke his heart; you sent him on his way. You really aren't the victim here no matter how much you'd like to think you are." Sam's arms slipped from their pretzel into two fists drawn tight to her sides. At this Danny put his arm in front of Sam to push her behind him; protecting her.

"Calm down; both of you!" Danny said in a firm voice he guarded Sam still but his eyes flinted from both the fighting gazes of the two teenage girls. "Valerie" he said looking at her with menacing slits, "I'll go to the Nasty Burger with you to explain what happened the week your father lost his job; but it. Is. Not. A. Date." He said punctuating each word. "And; to be clear, there really aren't any lose ends. You walked away from what was the beginning a new relationship. I'm not pitying you for something you made happen." His slits turned to worried sorrowful eyes as he looked to Sam, "And; this is only happening if Sam is ok with it," he added trying to sooth her. He pulled up one side of his lips and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Valerie sighed 'Great' she thought 'I guess I deserved this…I did tell Sam to make a move. But; me and Danny...we still...we still have something.' She shifted her eyes to the tiled floor, and her mouth drew into a frown. 'Everything Sam had said was right, and everything she was angry about she had a right to be.' "I'm sorry Sam," Valerie said in an honest low voice, "I had no right to; you didn't deserve that. I'm just confused, and frustrated, and irritated…" she looked Sam in the eye again the violet fire had simmered down into a daunting stare, "this boy makes me nuts" she said flinging an arm at him, "and I just want to understand Sam; please?" she asked apologetically, but hopefully.

Sam smiled slightly, "Tell me about it" she answered flashing her pearly whites. Valerie returned an enlightened smile. "I trust Danny, and I know if he doesn't do this." She looked down and then to Danny, "If you don't do this you'll never truly have the closure you need, and—I." she looked down at his shoes "Just go with her" she finished. Valerie smiled in accomplishment. Danny immediately grabbed Sam into a hug and into his chest she let one stray tear fall, enjoying the closeness while it lasted….wondering if it would be one of the last.


So I am a down-home back-woods country girl, and the title of this story comes from a very great song by The Judd's, and they are sort of inspiring the fic…well the chorus anyway :-) So I really enjoy hearing peoples thoughts and opinions; and I was sort of hoping you'd give me yours I mean you read this far…. ^-^