Summary: So here is the second chapter I promised for today. I hope you enjoyed chapter 11 and if you did let me know. You can also let me know if you liked this chapter as well. I'm a sucker for reviews. Anyways I don't have much to say except my birthday is on Sunday and I will be one year older by the time I post again. Yay me! Please feel free to wish me any birthdays wish if you so choose. Now go read. Enjoy!


Disclaimer: This show, not mine and when I say not mine I mean I didn't create it and when I say I didn't create it I mean it was not my idea and when I say that, you get what I'm saying.


Author's Note: Since this is AU there are no spoilers. And just to let you all know this piece of work is being beta'd by the lovely Megan Mirs who is taking time to turn these words into a masterpiece. She is a beta pro. Awesome.


Chapter 12 - Unexpected


"Do you have everything, food, water, sunscreen?"

Danny laughed and shook his head as he watched his mother run around the kitchen and rattle off a list of things he should take with him to the beach. "You do realize this is a school organized event, where multitudes of food and beverages will be served."

Evelyn paused for a moment before shrugging. "Well, they won't have sunscreen, so I win that argument. Take the lotion," she insisted as she thrust the bottle in his hand. "You know how easy you burn."

"Fine, I'll take the sunscreen," he finally complied, slipping it into his bag along with the extra beach towels and other items his mother was forcing him to bring. "Anything else?"

"You sure you don't want to throw a couple of cannolis in your bag to share with your friends?"

"No ma, I don't want to bring any cannolis."

But once again she ignored her son and pulled a container out of the refrigerator. "I'll just wrap up a few, in case you don't like the snacks they have."

Danny let out an exasperated sigh. "Why do I even bother?"

"I really don't know," she replied, handing him the desert. The sudden sound of a car horn forced her to lean over and give Danny a quick kiss on the forehead. "Have fun and be safe."

"I will, I promise," said Danny as he grabbed his bag and headed out the door.


By the time they arrived, it seemed as though the whole school was already there, so they had no choice but to park in the lot across the street from the original parking lot. Danny reached to grab his bag, only to be stopped by Steve.

"You don't need to bring that. I got everything we need right here," he responded, pointing to the bag already on his shoulder.

"Well, at least let me grab the cannolis and put them in a cooler."

"Cannolis?"

"Don't ask."

Steve shrugged and grabbed Danny's free hand with his. He was still somewhat amazed this was his life now. He was able to walk and freely hold his boyfriend's hand without fear. It only made him pull Danny closer to him.

"What are you smiling about?"

"I wasn't even aware I was smiling."

"Well, you were. You're wearing your 'I'm a goof face'," stated Danny affectionately.

Steve frowned. "I don't have a face."

Danny simply smiled. "Yes, you do have a face," Danny retorted. "You have many faces, you just don't know them like I do."

"I don't know my own faces?"

"Nope, but why should you? That's what I'm here for."

This caused Steve to smile. "Lucky me."

"Yeah, you are."

It didn't take long to find Catherine, who already had a spot set up for them. With her were Kono, Meka, and Eddie, and all of them waved energetically at the couple when they were spotted. Steve and Danny wasted no time making a bee line straight for their friends, setting their towels before they sat down.


About ten minutes in the group minus Danny, headed to the ocean for a swim. Not quite ready to go in the water, Danny instead remained on shore and watched his friends splash around without him. After a few minutes of being alone, a body sat down next to his and gave him a smile.

"So, you and Steve?"

Danny gave Jane a smile of his own. "Yeah, Steve and I," he answered sheepishly, ducking his head.

"So when you told me you were seeing someone, that someone was Steve."

"Yeah, it was. I'm sorry I lead you to believe it was some girl back home, but we weren't ready to come out yet, you know."

Jane chuckled as she patted his shoulder softly. "Danny, you don't have to apologize for anything," she told him. "I asked you out, you let me know you were dating someone else, and you were. I was the one to assume it was a girl, but honestly, I just appreciated your honesty. Besides, you and Steve make a fantastic couple. I am happy for you both, truly."

"That's really sweet Jane."

"You're welcome Danny," she replied back, pulling him into a hug, which he gratefully returned. Before she pulled away completely, she pressed a chaste kiss on his cheek. "See you around," Jane said, wiping away the traces of lipstick her kiss left.

"Yeah, see you."

As Danny watched her walk back over to her friends, Steve came in from the water and stood over him, arms crossed. "Should I be worried," he asked, frowning slightly.

"No," Danny stated as he rolled his eyes. "That was a hug and kiss between friends, nothing more, nothing less."

"Good," nodded Steve, grabbing Danny's hand as his boyfriend pulled him down next to him on the towel. Without hesitation, Steve wrapped a protective arm around Danny. He knew Danny would never do anything with someone else, but it didn't hurt to show everyone just how off limits the blond was.

"Neanderthal," Danny muttered with a slight smirk.

"Ready to go swimming now," asked Steve as he stared longing at the ocean.

"I guess so," answered Danny before he let out a low groan. "Awe man."

"What's wrong?"

"I forgot my sunscreen in the truck," groaned Danny.

"Calm down. I'm pretty sure Catherine wouldn't mind if you use some of hers."

Danny simply shook his head. "I burn way too easily, so I have to use the one my mom bought for me. It has like the highest SPF they can put in the stuff and its waterproof."
Steve shrugged. "No problem, I can run and get it for you."

"I can get it myself Steven," growled Danny, punching Steve lightly in the arm.

Shrugging again, Steve handed Danny the keys to the truck and watched him take off.


He was just about to cross the street to get where the truck sat, when he heard a loud yell of his name. Turning around, he scowled when he realized who was calling out to him. "What the hell do you want Franklin?" growled Danny as the teenage boy and a friend came closer.

"You know, I thought you were smart," Frank sneered as he stood directly in front of Danny, arms crossed. "I mean, I know you're from Jersey and you guys aren't wise, but I thought you were different. Turns out I was wrong because you don't know how to keep your hands off of other people's property."

'Not this again,' thought Danny to himself as he glared at Frank. "Your property. Are you serious?" Danny laughed. "You're a bigger idiot than I thought Frank. What part of, 'she doesn't want you', don't you understand?"

"She doesn't know what she wants."

"I'm pretty sure she does and it's not you. So why don't you back the fuck off and leave Jane alone."

"Maybe I should just teach you a lesson."

"You may bring fear to other's Frank, but not me, so please, do what you feel you have to do," Danny growled, staring the other boy right in the eye and refusing to back down. He was sick of the older boy's bullying ways and knew it was time to show Frank just how much.

Frank didn't waste any time, swinging a fist at Danny's face, only for the blond to duck and return with a punch to the gut. The hit was hard, causing Frank to bend over in pain and allowing Danny to swing again with a hit to the face. It had enough force for Frank to fall to the ground, cradling his side, as blood began pouring from his nose.

"I'm not afraid of you Delano," spat Danny as the other boy remained on the ground. "So how about you do us both a favor and stay the hell away from me and my friends or else I will end you." He didn't say anything else as he turned and walked away, making his way to Steve's truck.

It was over. After everything bad that had happened in his life, he could honestly say he was happy. He had the love and support of his family and friends. The love he felt for Steve grew stronger every day and he knew, in his heart, it would only grow stronger. And now he put the school's biggest bully in his place, never to be tormented by the older teen again.

"Son of a bitch!" was the cry Danny heard before he felt himself being pushed by strong arms into the middle of the street. He didn't even have time to balance himself, when a car came out of nowhere, and slammed right into his body. He could hear his body crash into the windshield before bouncing off the hood and crumpling to the ground. The last thing he heard before it all went black, was the sound of a panicked voice screaming out his name.

"Danny!"


Oh god you hate me right now don't you. With an ending like that I can just wish those birthday wishes goodbye can't I. I want you to know that I regret nothing and I know angst galore right now, along with hate in your heart for me, but I like happy endings. Please keep that in mind when your review. Until next time,

Fruits make the best juices,

LadyCizzle