Title: Somebody to Love
Rating: T (for possible language in later chapters)
Paring(s): Claudine/Danny (for this chapter anyway)
Disclaimer: I own nothing (sob, sob)
Summary: It's the summer before the BH students go back for the second year, but some of them are drifiting apart. Can they become the BH Gang again?
A/N : Un-beta'd so all mistakes are mine, and advance apologies for any. Otherwise, enjoy :)
It had been 3 weeks since Britannia High had closed for the summer, and Claudine had ventured out to the town for the first time. Sunglasses covering her eyes and a pink and white checked shirt dress over black leggings, Claudine for once wanted fade into the background. Be one of the crowd. It seemed, however, that someone had other ideas.
"Claudine! Hey, Claudine!" Claudine turned to see Danny running up towards her, waving manically and grinning profusely.
"Hello," Claudine mumbled quietly, unable to think of anything else to say. She pushed her sunglasses further towards her face, shifting her feet uncomfortably.
"Haven't seen you in a while," Danny commented, trying to read the indecipherable look upon Claudine's face. "Not that there's exactly much to see," he added, gesturing to her petite body.
"Thanks," Claudine smiled, leaving Danny unsure of how to take her.
"Honestly, you girls. I swear I will never understand you," Danny grinned, shrugging his shoulders as he spoke.
"No, probably not," Claudine mused, smiling again as Danny continued to watch her. A few minutes passed with Claudine waiting anxiously to think of the best way to excuse herself. "Well, it was nice seeing you again Danny," she settled on, "But I've got to be goin-"
"Lola said you've been ignoring her calls." Danny cut in, causing Claudine to exhale a curt sigh and removing her face from Danny's direction.
"Have I?" Claudine attempted to sound off-hand, but even Danny could tell she was lying. "I've just been busy, that's all," Claudine continued, realising Danny wasn't about to settle for another of her lies, "You know how it is."
"Well, you fancy meeting up later?" Danny asked, all other thoughts flying out or the window, speaking before his brain realised exactly what he'd just said.
"Dan-" Claudine began, not wanting to let Danny down, but equally not wanting to have to face everyone again - not yet. Maybe not ever.
"Just.. Just us two. Please?" Danny asked, trying to sound nonchalant. Claudine managed a small smile but was still reluctant to agree. "For half hour, literally. You have my word."
Danny's grin won her over and Claudine agreed. "Okay, fine. Er, 8 o'clock on Bramwell Road?"
"I'll be there" Danny nodded, and Claudine smiled, quickly disappearing back into the crowds.