AN: I own Nothing. I wish I did, but I don't.

Daniel's POV

I couldn't stay another moment, I knew after I signed those papers she would be leaving me. Betty. My Betty. gone. I knew I had hurt her, but I didn't want to hear it. I couldn't hear it.

Why didn't I realize this before? I mean, I knew how close we were, but the thought hadn't even crossed my mind until my mom brought it up the other day. And now, it's all I can think about! I tried to pin point when I first realized it, thinking back, I think it truly hit me at Hilda's wedding.

As I walked down the side-walk towards the hotel where the wedding was being held at I couldn't shake the feeling that something big was about to happen. It was unnerving. I was staring down trying to think of anything that might have caused this feeling when I saw the rim of the white gown.

I looked up to follow them in and there she was. In the stunningly gorgeous emerald-green off the shoulder dress with a purple flowy coat that fit her perfectly. She was, for lack of a better word, breath-taking. This was the first time I've seen her look on the outside, somewhat close to how beautiful she is on the inside. "You look.. great." I muttered some what incoherently.

Slightly looking down she muttered a quick thank you and I followed her inside.

When she told me Henry wasn't coming. I couldn't have been more ecstatic. I thought it was because she finally understood how wrong he was for her. But deep down I knew it was because she was perfect for me. But I hadn't realized it just yet. It was when Hilda was giving her speech. Those amazing words that fit so perfectly with Betty and I. "That's love right? When you know somebody better than they do. and when you would do anything in the world to protect them." BAM! Like a bomb going off in my head... I was dazed for what seamed like hours as I looked at her, knowing that I loved her. Her optimism, her excitement, the way she wouldn't let me get away with any of my crap, and that smile, that smile that brightens my day every time I see it.

That wedding, that dance, everything was perfect. Until everything came crumbling down.

I ran, making up some stupid excuse about a meeting that was never really there. But, I couldn't let her see me cry, I knew if she did she would stay, and I couldn't let her destroy her dream, just for me. I loved her too much.

I reached the elevator, trying to hold back the tears that were streaming down my face.

The up arrow stayed lit as I continuously pressed the button, I knew it wouldn't help. But it helped a little to keep my mind off what was really going on.

Ding!

Finally. I though as the doors to the elevator opened. Sliding inside I shoved my fingers to the number that would lead me to the only person that knew what was happening, that had made the guess only days earlier.

Mom looked up from the papers she was viewing as she heard my foot steps enter her office. I knew she could tell what had just happened. I don't know if it was my glossy blood-shot eyes or the loud even breaths I was making so I didn't start crying.

She placed her pen on the desk and stood up to the level of my eyes. I saw confusion and worry sweep across her face, and then I saw sadness, sadness for me as she realized what must had happened.

That right there was when I lost it. I sat down on the white leather couch in her office and cupped my hands to my face. Letting out the tears I had so desperately tried to keep in.

AN: It's not done, but let me know what you think. :)