I am finally updating again. I'm sorry it took so long. I am starting to bring all my focus on school in the last 22 days I have left. For thoes of you who are wondering the Finale of Danny Phantom is amazing! It made me want to cry. If you review and request it, I can give you links and stuff. Thank you to the seventeen people who reviewed. Thank you so much. This chapter is dedicated to bluename for translating Claw of the Wild for me. Around this time with my stories, I allow reviewers to ask me personal question, (ex. How did you come up with the story...How did you start writing DP? Could you give me a pre-view to (insert story name here)?) So let the questions begin.

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Danny felt relief flow through him as he saw the horse ride into the barn. The door to the house opened moments later. Danny couldn't bring himself to look her in the eyes.

"Hey." She said weaker than she had hoped.

"Hey." There was an awkward silence and Danny's voice caught her off guard.

"I'm glad you're home safe."

"Where did you go? When I woke up, you were gone."

'This is a chance to tell her the truth.'

"I just decided to come back to surprise you." She smiled before accepting the breakfast he offered her.

"Are you surprised?"

"Very." A warm smile was brought to her lips.

'No, you were supposed to tell her the truth.'

"Um…Sam I" - He was interrupted by Sam's grandma coming into the kitchen.

"What smells so good?" He was surprised by Sam's smile growing.

"Breakfast."

"Don't think because you made me breakfast means you're off the hook." She told him as they exited the house. Danny chuckled.

"No, I wouldn't dream of it."

"Danny, let's go riding." Danny felt his insides ache. He knew that he shouldn't go, but he wanted to spend his last houses here with her; he didn't know how long it would be till he saw her again. He knew that on the inside, Jazz didn't want them together, so she wouldn't take her. Then there was his reputation to think about. What would everyone think when he got back. He knew that his grades would increase unless he acted stupid. The mindless flirting and make out sessions with random girl would cease to exist. This time he would actually make an effort to learn their names. He would avoid skipping school which would cause Tucker to complain, but he didn't car. He wanted to turn his life around; to make both Sam and his dad proud.

"Yeah." He watched as Sam's eyes sparkled with joy.

"Race you to the barn."

"You're on."

"Ready, Set, Go" She pushed him back and started to run. She ignored his shouts as he got back into the race. She suddenly felt two arms lock in around her waist.

"What are you doing?"

"Showing you what happens to cheaters." The two laughed in unison as he carried her into the barn.

"Danny, if you don't put me down this instant"-

"You'll do what"- His hot breath lingered on her face. Sam didn't wait for him to protest. She gently placed her lips on his warm ones. To her surprise he kissed her back slowly and passionately. Her arms slid around his neck and his around her waist. The barn door opened which interrupted their kiss from going any further. There stood Valerie with her hands in fists; obviously upset.

"Sam, can we talk for a second" Danny sense tension between the two girls. He knew it was there because of something he did. He shouldn't have flirted with Val; if he hadn't maybe it wouldn't have been there. It caused a tear between Sam and Val; they were best friends and both of them didn't deserve it.

"I'll go to my room."

"No, Danny, stay. Whatever she has to saw she can say it to our faces." His eyes yielded compassion.

"Sam, I don't want to get involved if it will end a friendship. I need to go." He felt her body grow weaker because he wasn't staying. It would be for her own good; she would always have Val. With a heavy heart he left the two girls alone.

"How could you sink so low? First you say that you don't like him, and then I find you two sticking your tongues down each other's throats! What would Tyler say?"

"It doesn't matter what Tyler says, he's not my boyfriend anymore."

"That doesn't give you the right to backstab me!"

"How is it backstabbing?"

"Because he was interested in me till you came along"

"New flash Val, he was never into you, he only was going that to get to me! Silence erupted in the barn.

"He told you that." Her voice faded from being angry.

"Val, I'm sorry."

"You know I always thought that some of my other friends might do this, but I never thought you would."

"Val."

"I don't want to hear it Sam." Sam could do nothing but watch her walk out. She would have liked to think it was the first time that something like this had happened, but it hadn't been. It had been the same situation with Tyler. It was around six months ago. Tyler was friends with Gary. The first time they met each other, she had felt something in her gut. Val had been introduced later, but Tyler's focus was now directed on Sam. Val never had a chance. They had gotten in a fight before when she found out that Tyler was planning on asking her out. It ended with Val storming out. It would blow over, just like it always did.

Danny folded the last of his clothing, and got started on his belongings. He closed his eyes as he heard the door opened.

'Not now.'

"Sam." He didn't want this to happen this way.

"Oh….you are packing."

"Don't start Sam."

"You're leaving." She whispered bluntly like she hadn't known before. Danny zipped up his suitcase.

"But I thought, after what had happened that I- that you would"-

"Sam, please don't make this harder than it already is"

"But I thought"-

"You thought wrong." He saw her wince at his harsh tone.

"I'm sorry."

"Danny, don't go. I could talk to your mo."

"It wouldn't matter."

"What if I"-

"None of it will help Sam! What you don't think I thought about this? I have to go Sam."

"You can't be."

"Give me one good reason."

"If you do, Tyler will be right."

"What are you talking about?"

"I love you Danny." It went against everything she believed in, and here she was saying it. It wasn't because she hoped he would stay. Danny felt his heart tear. Why did she pick now of all times to tell him this?

"I have to go."

"Danny wait."

"Will you come back?"

"I don't know." He answered truthfully.

"Will we ever see each other again?"

"Maybe."

"Could you at least acknowledge your feelings for me?"

"Why do you have to make things so difficult? We went riding, we had fun. All I wanted was to pack my things and go back to the city and"-

"Forget all about me." She finished for him.

"You weren't even going to say good bye. So this was ll a game to you?" Her voice rose along with her anger.

"I was just some object you could play with!"

"It wasn't like that."

"Then what is it like!" She heard Danny let out a frustrated sigh.

"Even since yesterday, do you know how hard it's been to restrain myself from kissing you, touching you, throwing you down on the bed and having my way with you?" His eyes connected with hers.

"But I always knew it would end this way I didn't want to see you hurt." She kept her lips closed letting his words sink in. That's what he was talking about last night. Silence was interrupted by a car honking.

"That would be for me." A sudden jolt of anger rushed through her.

"You never did change." She ran out of the room. He winced once more when he heard the door slam. He picked up his luggage and headed down the stairs. He wasn't the bad guy, so why did he feel this way?

Sam lifted her head from the merely soaked pillow when she heard a car door close. It was really happening; he was leaving.

"Are you ready to go Danny?"

"Huh what?"

"Are you ready?"

"Sure." His eyes climbed up to Sam's window.

'The sooner the better.' His heart was breaking since Sam and he parted on such terms. She must think that he was a heartless jerk. He knew he was when he arrived at the ranch. Over the last two weeks had reunited with an old friend and fell in love with her, and now was being forced to leave.

'She doesn't deserve me anyway. She deserves someone who will treat her right, and won't break her heart.' The farm faded as they traveled further and further away. He only could imagine the pain that she was going through. He shouldn't have led her on.

"Please understand Sam." He muttered, but he knew in his heart that he wasn't doing the right thing, but it what other choice did he have?

What was hours later, Sam ventured out of her room. She assumed it was around five. Grandmother would be calling her down for dinner soon. She felt her breath caught in her throat when she saw her dad in the front door. She turned to run, but he had already seen her.

"Sam, don't run, please." She didn't know why she didn't keep walking.

"Sam, I know this is hard to hear especially from me, but" Her eyes scanned him, he was wearing a black.

"She died Sam." Her bones froze.

"Who?"

"Your mother." Sam remained silent.

"I can't imagine the pain you must be going though." Sam shook her head.

"Sam, I understand." She pushed him off and ran upstairs away from all her problems save one that wouldn't escape her mind.

'I'm sure he must be back home, kicking back with his friends, and forgetting all about me. He doesn't need my anymore. Sometimes I wish I had never met him.' She thought bitterly as she sat by the window. Her head shot up when she heard galloping. When she heard the horse neigh she glanced down. Her blood froze as she saw shadow taking off towards the woods. She pushed off and ran towards the door.

"And where are you going Sam?"

"Out." She didn't need to worry her.

"No, it's about to pour."

"Shadow got out."

"Sam, I know you've been through some drama with Danny, but"-"I'm not making this up!"

"I never said you did, but I value your life over some horse."

"But."

"No buts. Go to your room." She couldn't believe it. She had never seen her this angry before. She closed the door and glanced over to the window dangerously. Without a second thought she opened the window and jumped to the safety of a nearby tree. She was going to find Shadow even if she got hurt during the process.

Danny closed the door to his house dejected. The house hadn't changed much save it was cleaner.

"Danny." He looked up when he heard his mother's voice.

"Yeah, it's me." He felt her wrap her arms around him.

"I'm home."

RGT- I know it's sad, but it has to be done. I'm sorry I left you guys with a little cliffie with Sam...Only like two more chapters, and one isn't even a chapter. Please review, 200 reviews is only around thirty reviews away! I'm almost there.

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