Oh hi. So when I posted the first chapter last night, I was exhausted and didn't tell you anything about the story. This story was inspired by gleefullyvictorious's "Cuz baby, authors can't write tragedies like these." I decided I would write a few chapters before I posted the story so I could get a feel for where I was going with it. I was gonna wait until Friday to post this, but I realized I forgot my intro note. I have three more chapters finished since I have a lot of time and I'm gonna put my other stories on hold so I can finish this one. I'm putting a lot of effort into this and I hope you all leave reviews telling me what you think!

"Chapter 2 – Hush"

"You say that you're never gonna leave me. Don't say you'll never find somebody like me. Well keep quiet baby, I don't wanna to hear you speak. The words you say, they don't mean a thing." – Emily Osment ft. Josh Ramsay

"What's wrong, Jade?" Cat asked as she sat at the empty table where her friend sat. Jade refused to look at her. She wished Cat hadn't even bothered to walk up to her. She wished Cat would have just left her alone so she could torture her Mexican food in peace.

"Nothing," Jade spat harshly. "I'm perfectly-" she stabbed her burrito so hard that brown bean mush went flying and almost hit Cat in the face "-fine."

Cat frowned and sighed loudly. "You're being really scary, Jade," she whined. "Babies are supposed to make you happy!"

"Shut up!" Jade hissed. "I told you not to say anything about the b-a-b-y!"

Cat giggled happily. "No, silly," she denied, "You said don't say anything to anyone, but you already know!"

Jade slammed her hand down on the tortilla and more brown mush went flying, just barely missing Cat. "I said shut up," she screeched. "Don't talk about it at all! Don't even say anything about it to me, got it?"

"Don't say anything about what?" André asked as he sauntered over to the girls. "And why are you two sitting over here away from the world?"

"Because we can," Jade answered quickly, "Now go away!"

"She's not in a good mood," Cat announced with a big pout. "She didn't get enough sleep." Jade growled in response but said nothing else as she continued to carve into her burrito.

"My brother didn't get a lot of sleep once," Cat piped up, "Then we found him on our neighbor's roof a week later."

"Your brother has some serious problems," André pointed out.

"That's why he failed Math five times," Cat agreed with a warm grin.

With that, Jade groaned loudly and shot up from her seat at the table, slamming her burrito down in a nearby trashcan before walking angrily away.

"I'll be glad when she gets more sleep," André huffed.

"I don't think she'll—" Cat started to add to his words when a tall boy with short black hair, piercing brown eyes, and a hard-jawed, devilishly handsome face grabbed her from behind.

"Guess who," he smiled in her ear.

Cat squealed happily and spun around in his arms to hug him tightly. "Daniel!" she exclaimed before kissing him deeply. "What are you doing here?"

He kissed her softly on the nose. "I was excused from school to go to a friend's wedding, but they called it off because the bride got food poisoning," he answered.

Cat gasped. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "Is she gonna be okay?"

Danny simply shrugged. "I'm sure she will be," he assured her, "But it doesn't matter if I'm with my best girl." Cat squealed happily again and kissed Danny deeply. They really were the perfect couple…after they got past the Tori situation.

"I've got a big surprise in store for you tonight," he announced.

"On our date?" she asked ecstatically.

"Well, would you look at that?" André interjected awkwardly, pointing to a table at the other side of the Asphalt Cafe. "Tori, and Robbie are over there. Yeah, I'm coming guys!" Then he dashed off without a word of goodbye to the couple.

"What are we doing for our date?" Cat inquired as if André had never said anything. Danny just smiled at her in reply.

"It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you," he reminded her. She started to pout, but he quickly cupped her chin and gently lifted her head. "Don't pout, Kitten," he pleaded gently. "I don't wanna see you sad." Slowly, he leaned in closer and breathed softly against her lips. "I love it when you smile."

Cat giggled happily and wrapped her arms around Danny's neck. "I love you," she smiled warmly.

Danny chuckled nervously and kissed her again.

"How about we leave school a little early today so we can get ready for our date?" he questioned, changing the subject.

"Kay, kay!" Cat exclaimed happily.

~*If you don't give it up, you're gonna get hurt*~

"Have you noticed anything…off about Jade?" Tori asked as André came back to the usual table.

"Yeah," Robbie added. "Like…doesn't she seem meaner than usual?"

"She's probably still upset about her and Beck," André offered as he took his seat. He started eating his taco salad before he spoke again. "Just give her some space and she'll be fine."

"Who'll be fine?" Beck asked as he walked up to the three with his chalupa in hand.

"Cat," André answered without hesitation. "I was tellin' Tori and Robbie how she's got a date with Danny and how she'll be fine."

"So why does she need space?" Beck questioned, dipping his chalupa in sour cream before eating it.

"André thinks we're breathing down her throat about Cat's date," Tori responded before André could. "We're just…so worried about…Cat."

Beck smirked as he took another bite of his chalupa. Shreds of lettuce fell from his mouth and onto a napkin he'd placed down. "You guys are horrible liars," he announced.

"We are not!" Robbie cried. "I'd like to think we're excellent liars."

Tori and André groaned at Robbie's smug stupidity. "Someone get me away from this idiot!" Rex demanded angrily.

"It's okay if you're talking about Jade," Beck announced, pulling his water bottle from his book bag. "She has been a little more upset than usual, but if she wants to talk about it—" He took a swig from his bottle and looked at them all directly "—she'll talk about it. Andre's right; space would be good for her."

He took another bite of his chalupa after putting another big glob of sour cream on it. "As for Cat," he began, "I don't think it's any of our business what she does on her date."

"But I don't trust that guy!" Robbie whined. "He hurt her once already, so how do we know he won't do it again?"

"Thanks for reminding me," Tori spat, shooting from the table and leaving. She still didn't forgive herself for kissing Danny and almost ruining his relationship with Cat. Cat could easily forgive Tori for what happened, but Tori had always been hard on herself.

"See what you did?" André hissed lowly, punching Robbie in the arm. Then he jumped from the table running after her and calling her name.

"I'm sorry!" Robbie shouted after them.

"Don't bother," Beck started, "They're gone. You're really letting your feelings for Cat affect your friendships…"

"I know," Robbie sighed. "But I really like her, Beck. Danny doesn't deserve her. I can be so much better for her!"

Rex laughed scornfully. "You wouldn't know how to handle her!" he accused.

Beck chuckled slightly. "I gotta side with Rex on this one," he joked, "Cat's braver than you are, stronger than you are too."

"She is not!" Robbie denied loudly. He turned to Rex. "And I would know how to handle her!" Before Beck or Rex could say anything else, Robbie ran from the table grunting in annoyance.

The bell rang moments after Robbie left and Beck laughed softly to himself at how silly his love-struck friend was. He finished off his chalupa and made his way to his next class.

~*You better give it up or you're gonna get hurt*~

Dear diary,

Tonight's my date with Daniel, yay! I can't wait to see him again. I know I saw him a few hours ago but I really miss him! He's so sweet and nice and funny and adorable and I love him! He's really nice to me and he's been trying really hard not to be a bad guy anymore. I know I should be upset that he cheated on me, and I am, but he's been so good to me. He apologized for kissing Tori and I believe him.

He says he's got a big surprise for me and I can't wait! I bet it's a unicorn or…or a kitten! Oh what if he got me a kitten?! I bet she's so pretty and has fluffy white fur with big green eyes and a bushy little tail.

But what if it's not a kitten? What if he wants to do that thing Jade and Beck used to do? I've never done that before, so what if I'm not good enough? What if he doesn't like me like that? My mommy says that's how I can make my own little kittens, so what if that happens? Oh yay! If that happens then Jade's baby can play with my baby! We can dress them up together and let them wear cute little baby clothes! My mommy won't like my baby, but I will. I'll love her forever and ever and ever!

Oh, there's Daniel! I hope it's a pretty surprise! I'll talk to you later, Diary!

XOXOXO, Cat

Cat closed her diary and stored it between her mattress and bedpost so her brother wouldn't find it. The last time he found her diary he ate half of it and made a papier-mâché duck out of the rest. Hopefully he wouldn't find this one.

"Cat!" her mother called up the stairs, "Your little boyfriend's here! He looks nice. If you don't go out with him, I will!"

Cat giggled and ran down the stairs, her pink frilly dress ruffling behind her as she bounced along. As soon as she was within three feet of Danny, she jumped into his arms and kissed him deeply.

"I'll just leave you two alone," her mother mumbled awkwardly as she made her way to the kitchen. Neither Cat nor Danny heard her.

"I can't wait for my surprise!" Cat cried excitedly once they broke the kiss.

Danny chuckled slightly. "I saved your surprise for the end of the date," he told her. "You'll just have to be patient."

Cat pouted. "Do I really?" she whined. She whimpered softly when Danny nodded in response. Then she huffed slightly and grabbed his hand. "Let's go, go, go!" she demanded, pulling him out the door. He simply laughed and pulled the door closed before rushing with Cat to his car.

~*You better give it up or you're gonna get hurt*~

The date started like their dates usually did: Danny took Cat out to dinner at a nice restaurant where she ate the fanciest food on the menu, and then the two went to see a cute romantic comedy that Cat saw advertised on TV. Like always, they held each other's hand while they ate dinner and Cat laid her head down on Danny's shoulder during the movie. They shared food and kisses and Cat's hand circled Danny's knee in the dark theater, teasing him like she loved to do.

Danny didn't, however, take Cat back to her home like he usually did on their dates.

"Is my surprise in your house?" Cat questioned innocently. She hoped it was a cake…or red velvet cupcakes! She loves red velvet cupcakes…and chocolate covered sugar cookies!

"It is," Danny answered slowly. His palms were starting to sweat as he gripped the steering wheel tighter. His legs were shaking slightly with anticipation as he slowed the car down and his arms began to jerk as he pulled into the driveway. A lump began to form in his throat as he parked and helped Cat out of the car. He feared that if he spoke, it would fall out with his voice box.

"Let's go up to my room," he suggested, his voice cracking slightly. Everything was still there.

"Your voice is funny!" Cat pointed out with an adorable smile, causing Danny to laugh nervously and to wring his hands. Her smile fell and worry filled its spot. "Are you okay?"

Danny nodded quickly. "Yeah," he answered breathlessly as he led her up the stairs. "I'm just…I'm fine."

Once they reached his room, Danny slowly closed the door behind Cat and took in a deep breath. "Cat," he breathed.

"Look at all the pretty candles!" she exclaimed happily, pointing to the ones around his bed. Tall white candles stood on Danny's windowsill, his bedside table, and any open space above the floor. Fake rose petals (because they were easier to clean up than real ones) circled the perimeter of his bed and a pile of them lay on top of his comforter. The lights were dim and the room smelled like lilacs, Cat's favorite flower.

"Cat," he called again, a little louder. That lump was coming back to his throat and he felt like it was going to choke him. She looked back to him with wide, curious eyes. "Ca-can you sit down on the bed please?" he stammered out.

"But I don't want to mess up the pretty flowers…"

"It's okay…you can mess them up…"

"But they're so pretty!"

"Cat!"

When she shrank back in fear, he realized he was yelling at her and becoming impatient. He sighed and cleared his throat. "I'm sorry," he apologized. "I just want this night to be special. Please sit down?"

"Why is tonight so special?" Cat wondered innocently. Her face lit up. "Does it have something to do with my surprise?"

The warmth and innocence in her voice calmed Danny down a little and started to melt away the lump in his throat. He slowly walked over to her and sat beside her, taking her hands in his. "Do you know what today is?" he prompted with a small smile.

"It's our anniversary!" she answered, clapping her hands at knowing she got the answer right. She jumped on Danny's lap and kissed him deeply, wrapping her arms around his neck and smiling brightly into the kiss. "Why else would you take me on this fancy date and take me back to your house?" she asked after the kiss. "You never do that!"

Danny chuckled nervously and gently lifted Cat off his lap and put her back in her original spot on the bed. "Tonight's a really special night, Cat," he told her. He took in a deep breath. "We've been dating for a year, tonight, and there's only one way I can show how much I feel for you. You mean the world to me, Cat." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a little white box.

"But I'm too young to get married!" she gasped, holding her chest in shock.

Danny smiled, predicting her words. "No," he breathed, "I'm not asking you to marry me." He opened the box to reveal a little silver Claddagh ring with a red gem in place of the heart.

"It's like from Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Jade loves that show."

Danny chuckled again. "That's kinda where I got the idea from," he stated. "But this ring has been a symbol in my family for generations. It's an Irish symbol of love, marriage, and—most of all—faithfulness. I want to be able to put this ring on your finger and know you'll always be mine. It's a promise ring that I hope will turn into your wedding ring one day."

Cat squealed happily and jumped back onto Daniel's lap, kissing him deeply. During the kiss he slipped the ring out of the box and slid it onto her right ring finger. He replaced his hands around her waist and continued kissing her deeply. His hands slunk down to her outer thighs and he ran his cool fingertips over her bare skin. Roughly, he pulled her closer against him and picked her up off the bed, causing her to squeal inside the kiss.

Rising from the bed, he turned over and gently placed Cat down on the bed, his hands tracing every curve of her leg like a child examining a new toy. His lips broke from hers for only a moment and found the warm, beating skin of her neck. He kissed it gently—roughly—and Cat let out subtle moans from a feeling she'd never felt before.

When Danny's hands trailed up her body to her chest, she stopped him. He continued to kiss her neck.

"What are you doing?" she asked in her smallest voice. She was working to hide her nervousness; she never wanted to be scared around Danny.

"It's okay," he whispered breathlessly, returning his lips back to her neck. "I love you, Cat."

Cat's breath hitched and she grabbed Danny by the sides of his head. "You love me?" she repeated.

Danny stopped kissing her neck and looked up at her, his face barely inches from hers. "Of course I do," he breathed. "You're the only girl for me, Cat. I'd do anything for you."

Cat breathed in happiness and kissed Danny lovingly. "I love you too," she whispered. Then she started to kiss his nose, his cheek, and his lips again before his lips returned to her neck. A hickey was forming, but she'd be able to hide it with her hair because of its color and length.

Eventually Danny's hands moved back to her thighs. His fingers hooked the edge of her panties and Cat could feel his body jerk as he tried to stop himself from ripping them off her. Instead, he forced his hands further north to her dress straps. Effortlessly, he picked her up off the bed just enough to pull the zipper down and she took in a long, sharp breath as he did so. The fear of what was to come was starting to overwhelm her, but she knew she couldn't say anything. She knew she had to keep up her smile for Danny. She knew she could be safe with Danny. She knew the ring on her finger meant he would always protect her and look after her; he would never dream of hurting her.

Before sliding her dress straps off her shoulders, he unhooked her bra (after fumbling with it for a few seconds for a moment). First he slid her dress down to her navel, exposing her loosely covered chest. Then she let him pull her bra off, her lips locked on his the entire time. Her hair fanned out around her body and Danny's hands returned to the dress at her waist. Teasing her—or hoping to—he slid it off slowly and placed his lips on her belly button. His lips trailed down her stomach, tickling her slightly and she giggled. His teeth stopped on the rim of her panties and he bit down gently on them, locking them in his mouth. Slowly, he pulled them down and Cat held her breath.

This was happening…

His clothes came off between kisses in a blur and soon he was naked in front of her. For a brief moment, she looked at him and took in every sight of him. Then she blushed and clenched her eyes shut. She couldn't see it. She didn't want to see it.

She wanted to enjoy it, but she wanted it to be over.

When he slid himself inside her, she sharply inhaled and clung to the covers. He asked if she was alright and she wordlessly nodded without looking at him. She couldn't look at him, couldn't look at his bare shoulders that would remind her that he was inside her.

"Cat," he breathed, thrusting slowly. "It's okay to look at me." He kissed her nose gently. "I'm not gonna hurt you. I'll go as fast as you want me to go; I'll do whatever you want me to do." She wanted more than anything to scream at him to get off her because she was scared, but he wanted this. She wanted to make him happy, even if it meant hurting herself in the process.

When he went to kissing her neck and onto kissing her chest, she let the silent tears fall. The pain was eating her away and there wasn't anything she could do about it. So instead, she wiped her eyes and clung to him—digging her nails into his back—hoping that he would keep his promise.

She put all her hope in him.

Minutes later, the pain began to stop and as it went, Cat felt a euphoric feeling. Tingling pleasure burned through her body and her grip on Danny tightened. Her legs wrapped around his waist and her toes curled. She let out a series of moans laced with pleasure and confusion. She had no idea what was happening, even when Danny let out a low grunt and fell beside her on the bed, but she knew it was over.

He pulled her close and she put her head on his chest. He went to sleep right after, but she stayed awake for at least another hour before all that was left of the once innocent Caterina Valentine was just a deflowered, confused girl with mascara running down her face and a yearning for that brief moment of pleasure to return.