If looks could kill.

When Danielle make's the worst mistake of her life, what will happen? Will best friends become more than best friends? Will friend ships end? Will Danielle ever find true love?

R&R, JeffHardyxOC. Feat: Matt Hardy, Ashley, Maria, Amy Dumas, Shannon Moore, Gregory Helms, John Cena, Randy Orton, and lots more.

I do not own WWE, or it's superstars. I only own Danielle's character, along with her Father's, Mother's, and Step-Father's characters.

Chapter 3.

Danielle slammed the door, and started walking back. Then she saw Jeff walking towards her.

"How did it go?" He asked.

"Let's just say, I'm getting a new evil Step-mother." Dani said without looking at him, and then passed him.

"What!? You're Dad is engaged?" Jeff said walking pretty fast trying to catch up to her.

"Mhmm..." She said as she walked in the door.

"That's lovely. How long since that happened?"

"Well apparently they've been 'dating' for 8 months, and have been engaged for 3 months."

"And he didn't tell you?" Jeff looked surprised.

"Nope." Danielle sat down on the couch and looked like she was going to cry.

"Dani, did something else happen?" Jeff asked, while sitting down next to her. He knew that her Dad just not telling her about his girlfriend wasn't that bad. Nothing to cry over. So something else must have happened while she was over there, and he something definatly must have happened when Dani wouldn't answer his question.

"Shorty? What happened?" He asked again.

"Well, apparently my Father never told 'Sherry', that I was a professional wrestler. When she found out, she had the nerve to say 'I thought you would be a lawyer, or something successful like your sister'." She said as she wiped a tear before it ran down her face.

"Are you serious? She had the nerve to say that?" Jeff was shocked.

"Yep, and then my Dad started going off about how I'm a screw up, and I work for a company that's only fans are 'trailer trash.'."

"Wow, I'm sorry Shorty. Just, don't listen to him. You know he's wrong." He said while hugging her from the side.

"I know he is, I'm just upset because I just wish that my Father would be a little more supportive."

"Well, I know your Dad isn't supportive, but I also know that you're Daddy is supportive." Jeff said.

Danielle smiled. "Yeah..."

Jeff smiled too. "Well go get you're stuff so we can go pay him and you're Mom a visit."

"Alright." Dani said while she stood up. "Oh, Jeff...when we are driving out there, can you remind me to call the airport and get tickets to Vegas for tomorrow afternoon?" She asked.

Jeff's smile turned into a frown again when he realized that she really was going to visit Ben. "Yeah, sure. Just hurry and go get you're stuff. It's already 9:30, and I want to get there before noon."

"Alright alright, I'm going!" She said as she ran upstairs.

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A couple hour's later. . .

Danielle, and Jeff were about 10 minutes away from Pinewood, North Carolina. Where her Mother, and Step-Father lived.

"Oh! Jeff, you forgot to remind me to call the airport!" Dani said as she took out her cell phone.

Jeff looked out the window, and rolled his eyes so she wouldn't see. "Oh. . . Sorry. . ." Jeff said. But he really wasn't sorry, and he forgot on purpose.

"Hi. I need a two way ticket from Pinewood, to Las Vegas, Nevada please? Yes. . . Yes. Danielle Ayden. When's the earliest plane leave? Tomorrow around noon? Alright. . . that's perfect. Thank you." She said as she hung up the phone. "Alright, I'll pick up, and pay for my tickets when I get to there. Will you be able to take me to the airport Jeffy?" She asked. But he didn't answer. He just kept driving.

"Jeff?" She asked again. But again, no answer. "Jeff, what's your problem?" She asked getting serious. But yet again, he didn't answer her. She knew that he didn't like Ben, but after all, it was her choice to go see him. He didn't have to act like this. She knew he was just trying to protect her, but still. She was just staring at him for a few minutes before she just rolled her eyes and looked out her window.

A few minutes later, they entered Danielle's parents' property. They reached the drive way, and Jeff put the car in park, and turned off the engine. Both of them just sat there for a minute, saying, and doing nothing.

"Dani, look- I'm just trying to protect you. I don't want that guy to hurt you." Jeff started. "Just please, if you have to do this, be careful."

"Jeff, I know you are. And I appreciate it. But I'm 27 years old. I can take care of myself." She said then opened the car door, and stepping out.

That really hit Jeff hard. Sure, she's heard her say that before. But never to him. Dani then stuck her head back in the car. "Jeffy, I'm sorry. Can we just, not talk about it anymore?" She asked.

Jeff nodded slightly. "Alright, well lets go inside." She shot a little smile at him.

Jeff lightly honked the car horn, and then got out of the car. Before they knew it, her parents ran out the front door. Danielle shut her car door, and walked to her Mom, and they gave each other a hug while Jeff and Brian shared a manly hug. Then Jeff went and gave her Mom a hug, as Brian came over and gave Danielle the biggest hug she has had in a long time. That's one thing about Brian, he always gave out big ol' teddy bear hugs, whenever she needed one.

"Hi Daddy." She said while still hugging him.

"Hey baby girl, how are you?" He said then giving her a kiss on her head.

"I could be better. I was just at my Dad's house before we came here." She said as she rolled her eyes.

"You saw you're Father?" Her mom asked. "I haven't spoke to him in a year, how's he doing?"

"He's great actually. Hah, let's just say, he has a 'fiancée'." Danielle said.

"Good for him. It's about time." Her mom said. "Let's go inside, its cold out here!" She said, and the four walked inside.

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Later that day,

Dani helped her Mother clean off dishes after dinner, while Jeff and Brian watched football.

"So... Mom. How is everything around here? You and Daddy okay?" Dani asked.

"Yep. Everything is going fine. Its just Kayla's attitude is starting to turn up. As you know, she's now 16, same age you were when you're Father and I got a divorce, and she's just going through a hard time. You went through nearly the same thing...so... I was wondering..."

"If I would talk to her?" Dani asked.

"Yes. Would you sweetie? Please... she won't listen to me, or her Dad. She really is a Daddy's girl and all, and you know that more than anyone, because you are too. But she's not telling him anything anymore, and it's starting to hurt him. So if you could talk to her, it would be awesome."

Kayla was Danielle's step-sister. She was 6-years old when Danielle's Mom first started dating Brian. Dani hadn't seen Kayla since Christmas. . .And they had always been pretty close. So she was pretty happy to finally get to see her.

"Yeah, of course I'll talk to her." Dani smiled. "Where is she?"

"She's at the mall with her friends. She usually goes there right after school. Her curfew is 9:00, so she can do homework before bed. So you can just talk to her then." Her Mom said.

"Okie dokie." Danielle smiled as she put the last dish away.

"Hey guys, if you want some of this pumpkin pie, you better get your butt's in here!" Dani's Mom yelled into the living room.

In less than 10 seconds, both men were in the kitchen serving them selves a slice. Jeff and Dani sat down on the bar stools in the kitchen, while Brian, and Joanne (Dani's mother), stood at the opposite side of the bar.

"So how long are you guys staying for?" Jo asked.

"We are leaving late tomorrow morning." Dani said.

"Aww, why so soon?" Her Mom asked, but Danielle wasn't quick to answer.

"She has a plane to catch to go to Vegas." Jeff blurted out, and once again, Danielle gave him that look that said 'Why in the world did you tell her'.

"Oh really? Jeff why aren't you going sweetheart?" She asked.

"Hmm, I'm not sure. . . why am I not going with you Dani?" Jeff looked at Dani with a crooked smile.

Jo, and Brian just looked at them both. There was an awkward silence for about 2 minutes before Jeff finally said something.

"She's going to visit her boyfriend, Ben." Jeff blurted out.

"Ugh." Danielle grunted and buried her head in her hands.

"Danielle Gene Ayden! You didn't tell me you had a boyfriend!" Jo said excitedly.

"That's because I don't have one!" She said harshly, then flicking Jeff's arm. Making everyone giggle.

"Then why are you going to Vegas?" Brian asked.

"To visit my friend." Dani said still staring at Jeff.

"Right." Brian said. "How many dates have you and you're 'friend' gone on?" He asked, making Jo giggle, and Danielle smile. Jeff just sat there, still pouting.

"Four." She said starting to giggle.

"Hah! I knew it." Brian said. He glanced over at Jeff and realized he was the only one not laughing. "Jeff, what's the matter man?"

"Huh? Oh, nothing. Sorry..."

Jo and Dani then started talking again. Brian knew that something was up between Jeff and Dani. But what? "Hey Jeff, why don't you come outside with me for a minute so we can talk?"

"Yeah sure, man." Jeff got up, and followed Brian outside. "What's up?" Jeff asked.

"Is everything alright? With you and Dani?"

"Yeah, man. We are fine."

"Alright, then why do you seem to get upset every time we talk about Ben? You never acted like this about any of her previous boyfriends?"

"Look, don't tell Dani I said this, or she will shoot me." Jeff said in a serious tone. "But- You know Dani is my best friend, and she has been for most of our lives. And you know as well as anyone that I will do anything to protect her. Man, this dude, Ben... something's wrong with him. I swear. I've met him once, and he was really rude, didn't even bother shaking my hand. He didn't once look her in the eye when they were talking, and he was checking out every single woman that walked by us. Then, right in front of Dani, he started flirting with some chick. She knows he was too, she just doesn't want to admit it. I think she really does like him though, man."

"Well, have you told Dani how you feel about him?" Brian asked.

"Yeah, this morning actually... but she denied him flirting with the chick at first, then I got it out of her that she knew he did. Which got her upset. But she still went ahead and bought those tickets to fly over there tomorrow."

"She's just in denial. Maybe tomorrow when she see's him, she will realize what a jerk he is and come home."

"Hah. Yeah, right. She really likes him man, I just don't know why."

"Well, we will find out soon enough. Just don't worry about it, she can take care of herself." Brian patted Jeff on the back, and the two walked back inside.

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It was now midnight, and both Brian and Jo had gone to bed around 9. Jeff had gone to bed about half an hour ago, and Dani was sitting watching T.V., and waiting for Kayla to get home. Dani was starting to get worried, she was supposed to be home at 9. "Should I call her?" Dani asked herself. Then she remembered what it was like when she was a teenager... her Mother constantly checked up on her when she was out later than she was supposed to be. Then her thoughts were interrupted when Kayla walked in the front door.

"Oh my god! Dani!" Kayla said when she saw her, and ran over and gave her a hug. "What are you doing here!?" She asked.

"I was in the neighbor hood, and came to visit." Dani said smiling, and still hugging her step-sister. "But enough about me... you were supposed to be home at 9 o'clock. It's midnight, and a school night. Where have you been?" Danielle asked in a serious big-sister tone.

"I'm sorry, I was just... out with my friends. Just, promise me you wont tell Daddy or Jo... please!" Kayla begged.

"Kay, I promise I wont tell them. But we need to talk." Dani said, and walking back into the living room. "My Mom told me that a lot has been going on with you... you're grades have been slipping, you are hardly talking to your Dad anymore, and you're never home. Feel free to explain..."

"Dani, look- You were my age once, you know what it's like. Peer pressure, you want to do the right thing, but all your friends want you to do something else...and if you don't, they call you a chicken, or something... I just can't say no to them, or I might lose them as friends."

"Oh please. Girl, you know what- They aren't you're friends. You know Jeff and I have been best friends since we were 5 right?"

"Yeah..."

"Well he NEVER made fun of me for making my own choices. And I never felt that if I told him no, he wouldn't be my friend anymore. If you feel that way about your 'friends', then they aren't your friends."

Kayla looked down, she was disappointed in herself. "I know..." She sighed. "I guess that's why I lost about 5 of my friends tonight."

"What happened?" Dani asked.

"They wanted me to smoke some weed, but I told them no. They made fun of me... and said I'm a loser if I don't do it. But I just walked away."

"Kayla... I'm proud of you. You're so strong to be able to do that." Dani said, giving Kayla a hug from the side.

"I guess." She sighed again. "Have you ever smoked?" She asked.

"Wow... actually sweetie... I have. A couple times. It was a way to get rid of stress for me when I was your age. And that's wrong. But it's also wrong that my Dad had forced all that stress onto me." Dani said.

"Dani, I admire you for going through what you did. If that would have happened to me, I'd probably kill myself. I can never imagine my Dad doing that..."

Danielle smiled. "Thanks sweetie. And I can't imagine him doing it either. You're incredibly lucky, and blessed to have a Father like him. And I'm blessed that my Mom married a such wonderful Father. He really treated me like his daughter, not just someone that he lived with... like my Dad did."

"I thought you're Dad abused you though?" Kayla asked.

"He did-" Dani nodded her head. "But he never really touched me... it was more of verbal abuse. But that was mainly when he was drinking. When he was sober, he didn't treat me like a Father treated his Daughter. He treated me like, someone who just lived there."

"I'm so sorry Dani..." Kayla said.

"It's alright. It's over now, at least I don't have to deal with it anymore..." Dani got a small smile on her face. "But what's this about you hardly talking to you're Dad anymore?"

"I still talk to him, I just don't... tell him everything. I still talk to my Mom, and Jo... but it's just hard to talk to Dad's about girly stuff. Like boyfriends, and such. I don't really know why... it just is."

Danielle laughed. "Sweetie, its okay. I had the same problem when I was you're age. I mean, I never talked to my Dad about anything for obvious reasons- but to Daddy, I always did. At first, I didn't. But as I slowly started gaining more trust from him, I started talking to him about everything. You just haven't talked to him about it before, that's why you're nervous too. But I swear, if you do it once, then you will be able to forever without even thinking about it."

"Yeah, I guess you're right. You know what- I'm going to talk to him right now." Kayla said while standing up.

"Um, sweetie..." Dani said while grabbing her arm. "You might want to wait on that. He's kind of pissed at you for coming in so late again." She said as they both laughed.

"Alright, I'll do it in the morning then." Kayla smiled. "Thanks Dani..." She gave her a hug. "I really never understood what you went through until today. I'm sorry... and you're seriously my hero for going through all that." Kayla said.

"Aww. Thanks sweetie. The key is to have the main support in you're life. For me, it was Jeff, Matt, and my Mom. And you have allot of support under you. So no excuses!" The two laughed and hugged again.

Dani then went to bed, and Kayla went into her room. A few minutes later, Kayla snuck out of her room... then into her Dad's room.

She walked to the bed and leaned over and gave her Daddy a kiss on the cheek. "I love you Daddy." She whispered. He then sat up, and asked her what she was doing in there. "Daddy, I love you. I'm sorry for everything I've done to you, and everything I will do to you. I just want you to know you're the best Daddy in the world, and I love you." She kissed him on the cheek then walked out of his room, into her own room.

"Almighty then." He said to himself, then he lay back down, and went to sleep.

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Aww, how sweet. I guess Dani knocked some sense into Kayla, and how she was treating her Dad. Well what will happen in the next chapter, when Dani heads to Las Vegas to see her 'friend' Ben?

- Kimmi