A/N: May be on my way to a party, so I wrote this to pass the time.

I don't own DP.

Danielle rolled her eyes. "I'm not a fragile doll. I don't need protection. Now get outta my house before I force you out." Danielle took an angry chomp of her chip and spun around.

"Wait! Okay, I'm more of a partner than a bodyguard." Chronos admitted as he fell into step with her when she quickly began running up the stairs. "Look, Clockwork was the one who sent me here, okay?" Chronos sighed.

Danielle stopped shortly at the top of the stairs. She flashed him a curious glance. "What? How do you know Clockwork?"

"Oh," Chronos seemed mildly taken aback by her question. He smiled. "Well, you see my mom owed him-"

The phone buzzed immediately. Dani ignored Chronos's story of how his mom had a debt to pay off with Clockwork or something of the other and, instead, read a lovely message that Jake had sent her.

'Wear something comfortable. It doesn't matter what. You look beautiful no matter what you wear.'

Danielle smiled to herself.

"Hey! Are you listening to me?" Chronos frowned, a puppy dog look forming on his too-cute face.

Danielle sighed as she swung open the door to her room and entered.

She stopped at the doorway, blocking Chronos's only entrance.

"No," She answered. "That was a rhetorical question: everyone knows Clockwork. He's the freakin' Master of All Time. And stay away from me: it's hard enough to keep my secret without having another ghostly spirit following me all over the damn place." She glared at him.

"Oh." He shrugged and opened his mouth to say something else. Danielle slammed the door shut before he could even speak.

She giggled when she heard a loud slam. He'd obviously been trying to faze through the wall, completely unaware that Maddie Fenton had rigged Danielle's room.

"Guess you didn't know I have ghost proof doors and walls." She smiled and added as an afterthought, "Thanks to Mom."

She heard an annoyed grumble that was followed by complete and utter silence. She paused and climbed into the shower when she knew, for a fact, that he was gone.

Danielle played with the hem of her skirt nervously. Luna hovered behind her and smiled broadly.

"Oh god. Jake is totally gonna love you in that." Luna smiled, then sighed and flopped back on the bed.

"What's wrong?" Danielle slid onto the mattress to sit beside her best friend.

"As much as I love going home and learning all about chemical reactions and physical properties, I guess..." Luna's voice trailed off as she repositioned herself into a comfortable sitting position. "I kinda wish I was the one going on a date, y'know?" Luna frowned thoughtfully. "Maybe I should join one of those 'eDate' websites."

Danielle smiled and patted a glum-looking Luna's head. "Maybe. But I heard Ben from chemistry likes you."

"Ben?" Luna's eyes lit up ever so slightly. "Really?"

"Well, I overheard Maria Sanchez talking about it. She was pissed. Apparently, a cute guy likes the hot nerd instead of the Latina whore."

Luna and Danielle laughed. A loud honking noise made both friends jump.

Luna smiled proudly. "Looks like your date's here!" Luna ushered Danielle down the stairs. After Maddie and Jack's constant emotional joy ride, Danielle stepped outside. Jake was leaning against the car in a nice, ironed button down shirt that was half tucked into his rugged jeans. His smile broadened when his eyes fell on Danielle.

She was wearing a nice, dark blue tank top and a lighter blue skirt. Plus, Luna and Maddie had been considerate enough to buy the human-ghost Hybrid a pair of extremely comfortable and cute black sandals.

Her raven hair was tied up into a very high and very stylish ponytail.

Danielle smiled despite herself as she walked to an astonished Jake.

A/N: Okay, well, turns out it was a gay party with only like eight people there, not including the children. It sucked. So now I'm waiting outside and deciding to finish the story. Here's the rest.

Danielle blushed as Jake slipped his hand into her own.

The couple ignored the vague threats the Fentons shouted and slipped into the car.

"Since when do You have your own car?" Danielle smiled as Jake slipped into the front seat.

"I got my Permit this morning." Jake smiled broadly.

"You're permit?" Danielle echoed.

"Yeah. My uncle's a cop and he knows everyone in this town. We won't get in trouble." He smiled cheekily as they began to descend down the road.

"So, wher're we gonna go?" Danielle smiled as she automatically leaned closer to her."

"You'll see." He replied with a gentle grin.

They stopped at what seemed like a large park except, instead of a playground and games, there were picnic tables scattered all over the place.

"What is this?" Danielle blinked, awed at the twinkling lights that hung on the trees.

"What would be better than picnic and a sunset?" Jake smiled shyly.

Danielle planted a butterfly kiss on his warm cheeks. "Thank you," she replied.

Danielle's heart fluttered when his cheeks flushed a light pink color.

"Miss." He smiled politely and Danielle linked her arm through his extended elbow.

They walked to the table and he sat down. She giggled when he sat her at a table with a box of simple ham sandwiches.

"Our extravagant meal." Jake teased as he held out one of the triangle-shaped foods.

He blinked when the sandwich fell to the table after his hand accidentally turned intangible.

Danielle stared at the sandwich numbly, Clockwork's warning came crashing down on her. She hesitantly picked it up, forced on a smile and nibbled on it.

She was surprised to find it delicious.

Then they talked. They conversed about everything except the Clockwork incident, which Danielle was grateful for. Jake smiled as he poured some more lemonade into Danielle's cup.

At that moment, he instantly fell through the table, dropping the beverage in the process.

Danielle squeaked in surprise when a massive amount fell onto her skirt and shirt.

She leaped to her feet and hovered over a stunned Jake.

"What happened?" She whispered.

He opened his mouth. "I-I d-don't know! I mean- I, well, it's-" He paused, "I fell through the table. Christ!" He shook himself off and then sighed. "Maybe I should let you get dressed before we go to the movies.

Danielle smiled. "At least this is the perfect excuse to get back into my hoodie and jeans." She admitted.

Danielle was tossing the popcorn into her mouth.

"Geez, you sure know how to chug down the food." Jake laughed as Danielle swallowed a mouthful of the buttery snack.

"Well...I am the clone of a teenage boy. It's only natural." Her smile widened and the movie began. Jake slipped his arm around her and pulled her closer.

Danielle closed her eyes and breathed in the scent of his clean shirt. It was all to perfect: the way his lean arm fit so perfectly around her seemingly-delicate shoulders, the way each of their eyes lit up when they found each other, the way he seemed to care about her so much.

He briefly glanced into her eyes, his gray eyes sparkling with joy.

She sighed and relaxed into his sinewy body.

She rolled her eyes in annoyance when a soft glow came from her right. The glow grew slightly stronger after a while. Danielle turned to glare at the guy beside her for using his phone during the movie.

She was surprised to find the seat beside her empty: the source of the glow being Jake's hand.

Danielle gasped and instantly straightened up. Jake yanked his arm back, noticing his hand. He quickly ducked his glowing palm underneath the hoodie he'd brought with him.

At that instant, there was a loud booming noise and the screen turned blank.

A booming voice sent everyone into a confused panic.

"I am Skulker! Hunter of all things rare and unique!"

The entire theater was nearly empty by the time Skulker revealed himself.

"Oh not now!" Danielle kicked one of the chairs in her sudden fit of anger.

She quickly transformed into her ghost form and floated up to glare at Skulker from a safe distance.

"What do you want Skulker?" She snapped.

Skulker smiled an evil smile. "To test out my latest invention, ghost child." Skulker pulled out a massive and complex-looking gun that looked suspiciously like a bazooka. He raised it proudly. "Like it? One shot and it can obliterate any ghost: whether generic, natural, or half. I'd have rather used it on your brother but seeing as he won't be back anytime soon, I'll just use it on you."

Danielle shot an ectoblast at him. He easily dodged it.

They traded powerful blasts, punches, and blows but constantly continued to dodge each other. Finally, Skulker surprised Danielle by kicking her stomach and sending her crashing to the wall.

Skulker fired up his weapon and aimed carefully as it came to life.

Danielle's eyes widened at the sight of the large metal ghost and his bazooka. He sneered. "Say goodbye, ghost child."

Suddenly, a magenta-colored blast sent Skulker crashing through the theater's walls, leaving a huge, gaping hole by the large, empty screen.

Danielle rose to her feet, smiling when she caught sight of a red-eyed Jake. She almost didn't notice his glowing hands. "Jake, thanks. I thought-"

"No!" Jake managed through gritted teeth.

Danielle blinked and studied him. "What...?"

And that's when she really and truly noticed Jake's actions: his forehead was beaded with sweat, his arms were trembling violently, and he also seemed to be putting alot of concentration on his extended hands.

There was an explosion of bright light followed by a large, terrifying ectoblast that erupted from his palms. Jake's blast sent him flying backwards: Danielle managed to duck at the last minute, narrowly escaping the deadly wrath of Jake's power.

The building shook, several pieces of the already damaged ceiling broke apart. A tile fell on Danielle's arm, giving her a deep gash. Danielle ignored the searing pain of her arm and stumbled over to Jake. He was lying on the floor, right beside the 'Exit' sign.

"Jake!" Danielle whispered, shaking the teenage boy.

He groaned and peeled open his eyes. "Oh god!" He muttered. Danielle's eyes widened. Even in the dim lighting she could tell he was extremely pale. Deathly pale. Ghostly pale.

Danielle put an arm on his scorched shirt. "What...Are you okay?"

Jake struggled to sit up, but he was so drained, Danielle had to help him lean forward.

He grunted with exhaustion and smiled wearily. "I guess our dates over, huh?"

Danielle laughed too loudly, too nervously. "Yeah, I guess." She tugged his arm around her shoulder and helped him balance with her good arm. She struggled to float away.

Danielle immediately brought him back to his house. She helped him onto the bed and collapsed beside him.

"You know," he heaved, "If we weren't so messed up right now, I'd be pretty embarrassed to have a girl lying down on my bed right next to me."

Danielle chuckled wearily. She lifted her head and slowly slipped out of his grasp and off the bed. She sighed and put a hand to his forehead.

"You're burning up." She sighed.

He chuckled dryly. "I'm fine. Just go home."

Danielle smiled and shook her head. She silently slipped out of the room, past his mother's room, and into the kitchen. She grabbed a small cloth, wet it with cool water, and slipped back into Jake's room.

"What time is it?" He muttered as she put the cloth on his forehead.

"It's still 10:40. Everyone thinks we're still watching movies," She replied.

His smile was strained.

She gently wiped away at the beads of sweat. "Do you think you've got enough strength to at least change?"

Jake nodded. "Can you hand me the clothes on my dresser?"

Danielle obeyed and tossed the clothes to him. He slid out of the bed and hobbled over to the bathroom. Danielle flashed him a concerned gaze as he slammed the door shut. She sighed and glanced around the room. It was pretty disorganized. The blue and white bed was undone, several hoodies and jeans had carelessly been tossed to the ground, and there was just a few clone bottles scattered around his mahogany dresser.

She sighed and waited until he came out of the bathroom. She was surprised to see him in a t-shirt and pajama jeans. Not because it was so different to his hoodies and jeans, but because he still looked pale and shaken.

Fortunately, he'd regained enough of his strength to walk properly. He leaned over to her, his breath tickling her ear.

"I owe you a date." He pecked her cheek and sat down on the bed. She smiled and blushed faintly. He watched in silence as she quietly and happily flew out his open window.

Clockwork leaned back against the wall. The boy walked into his temporary room.

The young teen flipped the lights and yelped at the sight of Clockwork.

"Oh god, this can't be good." He ran a hand through his dark hair.

"Indeed, Daniel. I bring terrible news. Danielle is only partly aware of what is coming."

Danny sighed and plopped down on a chair. "Alright, what is it?"

"Danger approaches and it is much worse than what Danielle is worrying about."

"What the hell could be worse than the guy-she-likes destroying the town?"

"In time, you'll see." Clockwork responded. He hand Danny a golden medallion with his symbol printed on it. Danny nodded and slipped it around his neck. "Come Daniel. I have something to show you."

A/N: Ok. I stayed up 'til 2:30 am typing this up. One of my 'rents went out and now I'm at my cousin's house. Tired. Suckish party... -.-

Please review. That'll make this day worthwhile.