A/N: Wow! I'm doing well! Three chapters in about under three weeks! That's never happened before!
Thank you to everyone who has reviewed, they have really brightened my days.
A special thank you to PintSizeGenius for reviewing so many times!
And now, on with the story!
Their arrival at New York was pretty uneventful. As soon as they stepped off the plane, the air smelt comforting. Homey.
Danny glanced quickly over at Lindsay, which Lindsay noticed straight away. It was sweet that he was so worried about her and she was glad to have one person who stood by her throughout the whole thing. That is what helped her make a decision.
"Danny?" asked Lindsay, and Danny turned to her straight away. "Danny, when we get back, can I talk to you about something?"
Danny nodded and agreed. He was slightly concerned but he knew that Lindsay was more than capable of taking care of herself.
The taxi ride back to Lindsay's apartment passed by very quickly, but to Danny and Lindsay it seemed to be taking a lifetime. Lindsay was wondering if she had made the right decision, and Danny's mind was thinking up all the awful things that Lindsay might want to tell him. Was she ill? Is she moving away? Didn't she want them to be friends anymore? The last thought really scared Danny. Whilst all this had been happening, they had started getting even closer to each other as friends, and Danny was now certain that he was falling in love with Lindsay. But as long as they were friends, he would be happy.
Danny was so deep in thought that he hadn't realised that they had arrived until he felt Lindsay's hand lightly placed on his upper arm.
They stepped out of the car, and Danny immediately noticed that her hand had hesitantly slipped down from his other arm to gently intertwine their fingers. Danny smiled softly and gently squeezed her hand to silently remind her that he would always be by her side.
Lindsay unlocked the door and let them in.
"Take a seat Danny. Would you like a drink?" she asked, to which Danny nodded slightly and asked for a glass of water, as he looked around the room. On the walls were numerous pictures, many of family, and many of the team. In the middle, above the TV were two pictures. One was of Lindsay and Milli, laughing happily about something. They were sitting on a swing, one facing each way, hugging each other. They looked so happy, like nothing could separate them. It was probably taken just before she left Montana to come to New York, and you could see a sparkle in her eyes that had only been visible once or twice during her time in New York. It was usually when she had spoken to Milli over the phone. The two sisters obviously had a very close bond.
Danny moved on to the next picture. It was a picture of her and Danny at last year's Christmas party. They were both a little bit tipsy, and once again they were laughing at something. Danny smiled as he remembered what was so funny. Flack had been wearing a new tie for a bet with orange puppies and bones on. The photo was taken at the exact moment that Flack had walked in. Danny and Lindsay had been chatting, and just dissolved into fits of laughter. Stella, who had the camera, quickly snapped a photo. Danny had placed his arm around Lindsay's waist, and Lindsay had one hand on his arm whilst her head rested on his shoulder. Once again, he saw a sparkle in her eyes, but it was a different kind of sparkle. It was genuine, but it was slightly subtler.
Danny felt a presence behind him and saw Lindsay standing behind him, a single tear building, but refusing to fall. Danny took the two glasses of water from her trembling hands and led her over to the sofa, where they sat in comfortable silence.
Neither of them spoke for a few minutes, and Danny noticed that Lindsay was gradually shuffling closer and closer, albeit slightly nervously. He reached his arm out towards her, as if to tell her that it was okay. Immediately, Lindsay fell into his embrace, rested her head on his chest, and wrapped her arms around him. Danny rubbed small soothing circles on her back, and placed a gentle kiss into her hair every so often.
Eventually, Lindsay sat up and spoke quietly and nervously.
"Danny, I want to tell you about my injuries."
A/N: Well there's another chapter! Sorry to leave it like that but I need some sleep, as I have a Biology exam tomorrow! Wish me luck and please review!!!