Hey Everyone. First let me say, I am so sorry that I am late updating. I was in the process of moving back to the US for the past few weeks, which is so much work. Again, I am sorry for the delay, but I hope you like the next chapter.

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Chapter 8:

(In Hawaii)

I looked down at my suitcase, now empty as I finally finished unpacking my bag. With a sigh of relief I closed the bag, shucked it under my bed, and then flopped onto said bed while resting my forearm across my tired eyes.

As I finally start to feel my body relax after days of train, taxi, and boat rides I hear the sound of a knock on my front door. UGH! Who could that be? Why now for crying out loud?! As I continue to groan and huff in my bed I hear someone mercifully answer the door. Probably Betty, she always loves company. Wait. Who's voice is that? I think it's…

"Danny?" I call out toward the front of the house as I sit up on my elbows. He then opens my door and leans against the door frame, looking down at me with a small smile on his face.

"Tired?" he remarks, with a laugh on his breath.

"Yes." I say raising my chin, "So what?"

"Well that's just too bad," he mock sighs "I was hoping to take a pretty lady out to dinner tonight, but if you are too tired…"

"Well I guess I can power through the sleep deprivation for you," I laugh "but it better be worth it." I add with a raised brow.

""Oh it will be." He says as he pulls me off the bed. In an instant I am flush against his body. He leans in but instead of reaching for my lips he brushes my ear and whispers "Be ready at 7." Then he lets go and walks out of the house. I am left unbalanced and red all over.

"Wow" I breathe. That was hot. God! HE is hot.

Since 7pm is an hour and half away I decide a shower is in order. A cold shower. Before I get in I put my hair in curlers and place a shower cap over my head. Once I am suitably cooled down and clean I get out of the shower and moisturize. I have always loved how sexy I feel after getting out the shower with freshly shaved legs while putting on body lotion. It is like I am in a commercial, and it makes me feel very womanly. Now, what to wear. Gosh, this is always the hardest part. I am so bad with clothes!

"Hey Betty?" I call, hoping she is home and will answer.

"Yeah Rosie, what's up?" She says as she sticks her head into my room.

"I turn around looking like a child with my pout "I don't know what to wear again. Will you help me?" She positively beams at my question.

"Of course!" she practically yells as she rushes towards my closet. "So, what kind of date is this?" She digs.

"I don't know, he just mentioned dinner." I sputter, feeling slightly self conscious.

"Well if he didn't mention that you had to dress up, he is probably taking you to a casual place so you should wear…this!" In her hands is a pair of high-waist, navy blue, butto-up shorts, along with a white sleeveless button up with lose ends for me to tie in a knot at my waist. The look was seriously cute and comfortable looking. I throw on the ensemble and look into the mirror. Betty gives her approval and leaves me to finish my hair and makeup. After I take down my curlers I simply pin my hair behind my ears, since I prefer it down. Then I apply mascara, a little rouge, and a sweet pink to my lips.

I finish just in time, because as I am getting my purse together, I hear a knock on the door, for the second time that night. This time I am all smiles and go out to the living room to greet my company. Danny is already standing inside, a small bouquet of tiger lilies in his hand. He holds them out for me and I take them, giving him a small kiss while I am at it.

I smile and look up at him, "How did you know these are my favorite flower?"

"He beams "I didn't, I just saw them and they reminded me of you." I turn toward the kitchen and start to put the flowers in a vase. "But, that is good to know, for the future y'know." I immediately still at the mention of the future.

What if I have a future here? What if I am stuck here forever. What if I can never get home? Thoughts I had pushed away start surfacing fast and it takes all of my strength not to give in and start having a full-blown panic attack.

"Hey, are you alright? You look kind of pale." Danny asks, suddenly concerned about my change in demeanor.

"Yeah, I am fine." I lie, smiling weakly, "Just got dizzy for a second. I am fine now."

"Okay, if you're sure." He says. To reassure him I quickly finish up my task of putting the flowers in a vase, then take his hand firmly in mine.

"I'm sure, why don't we head out" I smile.

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