Disclaimer: I do not own Danny Phantom or any of the characters. Danny Phantom is the sole property of Butch Hartman, Nickelodeon and Viacom International. I also do not own any of the characters utilized in this crossover,they all belong to their respective owners.
The Many Dates of Danny Fenton
Chapter 25: A Date, As Told By Danny
Danny soon arrived home, feeling positively content, which his parents noticed upon his entrance.
"Hey son...You look like you had a good time...'Jack commented, while Danny smiled a bit.
"I did, Penny, the girl I was with, turned out to be really cool...better than the one I went out with last night..."Danny muttered.
"From what you told me, that Katie girl had a temper problem...but like I told you, they can't all be winner... "Jack said.
"You have no idea...'Danny thought with a cringe as he thought about the freaky blonde chick, before shaking it off.
"Well, Penny turned out to be cool...we saw a movie...had some fro-yo...nothing huge..."He said... "Speaking of which, I better go rate the date..."Danny said as he walked up the stairs, while his father looked amused to say the least.
"Kids..."Jack said with a smile before he continued with his needle point.
Upstairs
Danny was soon in his bedroom, at his computer and then logged to the You+Me=LOVE! website to rate his date with Penny Proud.
He knew that he likes her and overall, he had a way better time with her than he did with Katie last night...
"Katie...'Danny thought with a cold chill running down his spine.
He still couldn't believe that he is still freaking out over last night but Katie was too...too much for him, her monster transformation, not to mention her clingy, aggressive kind of flirting was just too much. In lamer words, she's scary, in more ways than one.
He didn't hesitate in giving her a 1/10 as her rating, he just knows he couldn't handle another date with her, much less be in a relationship her. He...He just can't.
Anyway, he decided to give Penny a solid 8/10 for their date. He likes her, she is smart, cute and he likes her spunk, but there are some issues here. First, the fact that she likes in Whizville, which is pretty far away, and just like with Alex, April, Debbie and Makoto, he's not sure if he has what it takes to make a long distance relationship work...
The other issue is her dad, even if he managed to convince him that Penny didn't do anything wrong, he knows that the old guy doesn't like him and wouldn't let Penny date him...but that wasn't a deal breaker since what matters to him is Penny's opinion on the whole thing.
"She is really cute...'Danny thought, already feeling fond of the dark haired girl.
RRRIIINNNNGGGG!
Danny soon heard the phone ringing and saw Tucker's number. He quickly answered it.
"Hey Tucker..."Danny greeted.
"Hey Danny...How was your date?..."Tucker asked.
"Much better than last night...I got this girl named Penny, she was cool...plus she didn't morph into a monster or forced me to play tonsil hockey with her, so that's good...the only real downside is that she lives far away and she has an overprotective dad that caught us...but I like her..."Danny admitted.
"That's good...At least you had a nice time...I got some girl-...
"Named LaCienega, huge snob with a big mouth...'Danny finished for him, surprising his best friend.
"How did you know?..."Tucker asked in confusion.
"Me and Penny had the displeasure of running into her while we were getting some frozen yogurt...apparently their parents are friends...she started bugging us and trash talking you...so I politely told her to get lost...and told her what her name actually means...'Danny said as he told his best friend the meaning of the girls name.
"SWAMPY?! Oh, man, that's rich ! I wish I could have been there to see that...'Tucker said, feeling much better now.
"She turned as red as that jacket she wore and stomped out in anger...which Penny appreciated...'Danny quipped.
"I can't believe you actually said that to her face...'Tucker said on the other end.
'Hey...I don't like snobs.." Danny said, causing his best friend could be heard chuckling on the other end.
"Well, thanks man...she didn't even try to give me a chance...so thanks...'Tucker said.
"Any time...'Danny said.
The two boys continued to chat for a while, before they decided to stop for the evening. Danny then went to check for his next date, and as always, he saw the profile of the next girl he will be going out with. He began to read the contents of the email.
User Name: G. Foutley
Age: 14
Gender: Female
Height: 5"2'
Weight: 110
Star Sign: Virgo
Home Town: Sheltered Shrubs
Physical Description: I am a short, slender red haired girl with brown eyes and lightly tanned skin.
Personality: I am a nice girl and I am very close to those I deem my friends. I am a bit of an introvert but not unfriendly. I am also independent and I am not afraid to stand up for my beliefs. All I want is to meet a nice guy who I can respect, who also respects me.
Likes and Interests: Music, reading, art, writing, poetry, horseback riding and hanging out with my friends.
Type of person I wish to date: I have recently gotten out of a relationship and right now, I am just looking to expand my horizons, to find a nice guy I can get along with, who also shares my interests and can respect my wishes.
Danny read the profile. So far, this G. Foutley seemed interesting but he still had to be careful here, he still didn't want to repeat of what happened with Katie, Cree or Vicky.
He read that their date will be tomorrow at some smoothie shop at 1:00pm.
Danny smiled, after the kinds of date he has been on lately, this sounds pretty simple. The dark haired boy then decided to go to be early. Knowing that tomorrow is another day and another blind date for him
The Next Day
At Smith's Smoothie Shop
1:00pm
Danny soon arrived to the smoothie shop, just five minutes before 1:00pm.
"Made it...'Danny said, happy that he wouldn't be late.
He made sure that his heart shape stick in on straight, his hair and clothes are neat and the flowers he got his next date were alright
Soon a girl with curly red haired, brown eyes and looked to be his age appeared. She is dressed in a casual, light blue blouse, jeans and sneakers. Making her look cute in a casual, kind of way.
"Hello, you must be G. Foutley…"Danny greeted.
"Yes I am...My name is Ginger…You must be D-Fenton…'Ginger said.
"Call me Danny, these are for you, Ginger…'Danny said as he handed her the flowers.
"Thank you…these are pretty…'Ginger said as Danny opened the door for her.
"Ladies first…"Danny said as Ginger walked through.
He then followed her inside the smoothie shop.
Their blind date will now begin.
Inside
Once inside, Danny and Ginger made their orders, took a seat and they were now trying to do the most awkward part of any blind date...
Getting to know one another.
"So Ginger, tell me all about yourself?...'Danny asked the red haired girl, who looked a little shy, before she spoke.
"Well...I am 14...I go to Lucky High...I live with my mother and my younger brother...I like listening to music, horse back riding, hanging out with my friends and I sometimes write in my spare time..."Ginger said to her blind date.
"What do you write?..."Danny asked, sounding interested.
"Poems...short stories...stuff like that..."Ginger said in a modest kind of way.
"What about you? tell me about yourself, Danny?...'The red haired girl asked him.
"Well...I am also 14...I go to Casper High...I live with my parents and my older sister...I am into astronomy and star gazing, I like playing video games, bowling and hanging out with my friends...'He answered before he took a sip of his smoothie.
"Astronomy, huh?...'Ginger said, trying to be social here.
"Yeah, I want to be an astronaut when I am older...or at least work for NASA..."Danny said to her.
"That sounds really cool..."Ginger said.
"What about you? what do you want to be?...'Danny asked.
"Well, I think I'd really like to be a writer for real...write novels..."Ginger answered.
'That sounds cool...being a writer...'Danny commented.
He and Ginger continued talking and enjoying their smoothies, trying to get to know each other, but Danny couldn't help but notice that she seemed...well...not sad...but...well, the closest he could describe is that the look in her eyes reminded him a bit of Violet.
"Hmmm...'Danny thought, only to accidentally spill some smoothie on his shirt.
"Oh man..."Danny complained.
"Here are some napkins..."Ginger offered.
"Thank you..."Danny said as he tried to wipe it off, only to see that it wasn't working so well.
'I better go to men's room a bit...I'll be right back..."Danny said as he went to go deal with his stain.
Leaving Ginger alone for a moment
With Ginger
Ginger Foutley still couldn't believe that she is actually doing this. It's only been a few weeks since she broke up with Darren and she is still bummed about it. However, Dodie and Macie had discovered this dating service and pressured her into trying it out, in a misguided attempt to help her get over Darren. She loves her friends very much and she knows that they mean well, but it's too soon... Or at least, it feels like this...
"I still cannot believe I am doing this...'Ginger sighed.
Don't get her wrong, it's not like there is anything wrong with Danny, he seems nice enough but...it's just...it's just too soon for her, but she had agreed to at least do a couple of dates and at the very least Danny is trying to be nice here. She could at least see this through. Danny at least should be given a fair chance, right?
Soon, Danny came back, the stain on his shirt is now gone and he took his seat once again.
"Hey again...'Danny said as he came back.
"Hey...'Ginger said and Danny frowned when he noticed that she looked down.
'Okay, either I am missing something or you're not all that into this...'Danny said and Ginger looked away.
"Look, I'm sorry...you seem nice, it's just..." Ginger was soon cut off when another person called to her.
"Ginger, Ginger, is that you?...'Danny turned around to see a fancy looking blonde girl appear, with a large smile on her face.
"Hi Courtney, what brings you here?...'Ginger greeted.
"Oh, I was in the mood for a nice, low fat smoothie, and I had Winston make a stop...Oh, who is your friend?...'Courtney asked as she looked at Danny.
"My name is Danny Fenton...I'm Gingers blind date today...'Danny said as he shook her hand.
'Blind date?...'Courtney looked confused as she turned to Ginger.
"Oh, well...Dodie talked me into it..." Ginger said, looking a little embarrassed for some reason.
Courtney however, had a strange smile on her face.
"Well, it's good to see you out dating again Ginger...it has been a while, so I am glad to see you having fun, your date does seem nice enough...'Courtney said as she eyed Danny.
'Thank you..."Danny said.
"This blind dating thing sounds interesting, maybe I'll give it a go, you know me, always willing to try anything once...'Courtney said.
"Uh, that's great Courtney...and well...'Ginger paused but thankfully the blonde girl seemed to get the message.
"Oh, don't worry Ginger, I understand...I don't want to be a third wheel...you two have fun...It was nice meeting you Danny..."Courtney said before she went to get her smoothie and then leave in her limo.
Danny blinked before he chuckled. "Friend of yours?...'He asked.
"Yeah, that's Courtney Grippling..."Ginger said.
"Is she always that...friendly?...'Danny asked.
"Courtney is very nice, though she can get a little...enthusiastic at time..."Ginger said to the boy...
"What exactly did she mean by that anyway?...'Danny asked, only for Ginger to look even more bummed, which Danny noticed.
"Ginger?...'Danny asked in concern.
The red haired girl is silent and Danny had a feeling that something complicated is happening.
"You don't have to say anything if you don't want to...but...look, even if we have just met...I am a good listener...so...if you want to talk about it...I am willing to listen...and I know how to keep quiet..."Danny said to the red haired girl who heard this and looked away, as if she was considering what he just said.
The girl sighed and then turned to him.
"Like I said on my profile...I just got out of a relationship...and it's been rough..."Ginger confessed.
"Oh...'Danny said... "Wanna talk about it?..." He offered.
"No offense, but I just met you today...'Ginger said.
"Yeah, but like I said, I can keep quiet...how about this, you tell me about it and I'll tell you about last official relationship..."Danny offered, thinking that way, it would be fair.
Ginger blinked and sighed, deciding to give it a go.
"It's complicated and a really long story..."She said.
"I got time...like I said...only if you want to talk...'Danny said, while the girl looked down before she nodded.
"His name is Darren, he...was my first real boyfriend...we have been together since the 8th grade...and before then, he was one of my best friends, my next door neighbor and just...he was always so close to me...'Ginger said, looking away.
Danny was silent, but it's obvious that he is listening to every word.
"A few weeks ago, he...met this cheerleader named Simone and he...broke up with me for her...'Ginger said, causing Danny to look surprised.
"He did what?...'Danny said, looking shocked.
"I said..."Ginger started but Danny stopped.
"I heard what you said, I...I am just surprised...man, that's harsh...'Danny said, feeling sympathy for her.
From what Ginger said, this Darren guy wasn't just her boyfriend but one of her closest childhood friends... getting dumped is bad enough as it is, but to someone who was very close to her do that to her...it must have hurt a lot...
"I'm sorry..."Danny said, not knowing what else he could say.
"I'm dealing with it...'Ginger said, though it's obvious that she still looks bummed
"You know...my last serious relationship ended before it even started...'Danny started, getting the red haired girl's attention.
"Her name is Valerie, originally we didn't like each other but a few months ago, we...got close...we started out as friends but we went out for a bit, I really liked her but...it...she said that she wasn't ready for a relationship...so she broke up with me before I even got a chance to ask her out...'Danny said, looking away.
Ginger heard this and felt sorry for him.
"I'm sorry about that, Danny..."Ginger said.
"It's alright...I'm over it, I still care about Val but I know we just aren't meant to be...but it still hurt a lot at the time..."Danny confessed, thinking about the only other girl who, before he started this blind dating service, he really liked a lot.
"You know, originally I didn't want to do this blind dating stuff...but my best friend talked me into it...and well...I ended up meeting some nice girls and I am hopeful that I might find a good match for me..."Danny admitted.
"I am doing this because my friends thought it would be good for me..."Ginger said, making Danny give her an interested smile.
"Then why not give it a chance, even if you don't pick me as your match, you seem like a nice girl and I do want to get to know you, Ginger...'He said.
"You do?...'The red haired girl said in a surprised tone.
'Yeah I do...and to prove it...let's make the most of it, let's go do something fun together...it's Summer, we're young and break up or not, you're alive, so go do some living...'Danny said in an encouraging kind of way.
"What do you have in mind?...'Ginger asked, curious.
"Whatever you want to do...we are on a date...we may as well make the most of it..."Danny said to her...
"So, come on, tell me...what does Ginger Foutley want to do right this moment...'Danny asked, wanting to make sure she has a good time today, to both cheer her up and to get her to loosen up to.
Ginger thought about it, considered it. the red haired girl then smiled as an idea came to her.
"Well..."Ginger started as she proceeded to tell Danny what she wanted to do.
Later
At a Book Store
Danny and Ginger were now in front of a bookshop. After getting their smoothies, Ginger said that she was in the mood to listen to some poetry and Danny remembered hearing from Jazz that this shop does weekly poetry slams..so he took her here.
Now here they are, about to go inside and listen to it.
"Here we are..."Danny said.
"Wow, nice...'Ginger said as she looked around to see many poets already out on stage.
They went to a table and were now part of the audience, listening to the poets reciting their own, original works.
"A million stars up in the sky
One shines brighter- I can't deny
A love so precious, a love so true
A love that comes from me to you..."
Some 18 year old guy recited, and the entire room applauded, including Danny and Ginger. Next came a girl with braces, who didn't look to be older and 16.
'You may see me struggle,
but you won't see me fall.
Regardless if I'm weak or not,
I'm going to stand tall.
Everyone says life is easy,
but truly living it is not...'
"Got to admit they are good...'Ginger commented.
Danny smiled, and said nothing. He is not much of a poetry fan but at the very least, Ginger seems to be loosening up a bit.
Soon after the last person did a poem about the troubles of growing up, the store manager walked up to the stage.
"Do we have any other volunteers? Come on, young poets...let's hear some young, fresh talent...'The manager called.
"Why don't you try Ginger, you said that you are good at poetry...'Danny suggested, causing Ginger to blink.
"Well, I do have a few originals..."Ginger said, looking down.
"I'd like to hear some, if you want to..."Danny encouraged.
Ginger thought about it and then raised her arm, getting the attention of manager.
'I see we have a nice, new poet here...what's your name, miss?...'He asked.
"Ginger Foutley...'She said.
"Well, Ginger, why don't you dazzle us..."He said before he walked off, leaving the stage to the young red haired girl.
"I came here today...unsure what to expect...My heart still sore with regret..."Ginger started recited her latest poem, one that she made only recently.
About Darren and the thing with Simone and how it truly made her feel...and how while she is still struggling, she is finally starting to heal.
The entire audience, especially Danny were listening earnestly to her poem and Danny blinked, before he smiled.
He wasn't partial to poetry but he had to admit, Ginger is good.
"I must say, she has a way with words...'Danny thought, impressed by this.
Ginger continued her poem and once she was done, the entire place started applauding, including Danny.
Ginger went back to the table, while everyone still applauded.
"You were good up there..."Danny complimented.
"Thank you...'Ginger said, with a slight blush on her face.
"I mean it...that...that was pretty deep...'Danny said before he got curious.
"It...it had something to do with that Darren guy, didn't it...'Danny said and Ginger nodded.
"I wrote that a few days ago...when I saw them together on a date...I know that it's only been a few weeks, but it still hurts sometimes..."Ginger said, while Danny sent her a compassionate look.
"Hey, if that Darren guy chose some run-of-the-mill cheerleader over a girl with talent like yours, he has no taste...'Danny said.
Despite it all, Ginger smiled at that, before she and Danny went back to listening to the rest of the poets recite their original pieces.
Later
After listening to the spoken poetry contest, Danny and Ginger soon left to get a bite to eat at the Nasty Burger and then Danny took Ginger to the more scenic sights of Amity Park. They even listened to an on street rocker band, which Ginger particularly enjoyed.
Now it was late and Danny was walking her back home...and here they are...
"Thanks for walking me back home, Danny...'Ginger said in appreciation.
"Any time...'Danny said to the cute redhead.
"I had a nice today...'The dark haired boy said.
'Me too...thanks...for showing a good time...and for listening about the thing with Darren...'Ginger said.
"It was no trouble...we all have a couple of scars on us...so I understand...and don't worry, total confidentiality here...'Danny said, making the red haired girl giggle.
However, before he or Ginger could say anything else, the door opened and two young boys barreled passed them, holding what looked to be a garbage bag.
"CARL?!...."Ginger exclaimed in annoyance.
"No time to talk...we got to get these to the doghouse for experimentation...hurry Hoodsie..."Carl shouted.
"I'm hurrying...'The other boy said as they ran to the back of the house.
Danny blinked while Ginger looked exasperated to say the least.
"My little brother and his friend...sorry about that...'Ginger sighed.
"No problem...I get it, kids will be kids...'Danny shrugged.
'That's one way of looking at that..."Ginger sighed, before Danny gave her a smile.
"I better be leaving anyway...I got to get home before curfew or my folks will kill me...'Danny said.
"I understand... See ya Danny...'Ginger said.
"Later Ginger...maybe we could hang out again one of these days after the service is over...even if you don't want to date me, you seem like a cool girl, we could still be friends...'Danny said and Ginger looked thoughtful for a moment before she nodded.
"I think that be nice...'Ginger said, feeling so strange.
Danny waved goodbye and was soon gone. Ginger walked inside and soon laid on her couch, feeling so strange now.
For weeks, she has been depressed about Darren but today Danny...well, hanging out with him, he helped her feel a little better about herself. Sure, she is still bummed, but it felt nice hanging out with a guy who wasn't pressuring her into anything. It was nice hanging out with a nice, normal guy who seemed to actually care.
It was nice...
"Maybe Dodie and Macie were right... maybe this wasn't a bad idea after all...'Ginger said, feeling a little better now.
Danny is a nice guy, nicer than she expected him to be. The ginger haired girl then went up to her room and began to write down the events of her day into her diary, feeling for the first time in weeks, not miserable.
Not at all...
-To be continued-
Next time on The many dates of Danny Fenton
My Freaky Fine Date
A/N: Congratulations to Frost Hunter, 1ToReview, Mashot Tito, Ben10Man, DarkPhantom13, Cielo966, Invader Johnny, Xero Tenshi, bearfan23, th-ck, Dragon rule, 61394, BeConFuzzled Writer ,Guest(3) and Frosty Wolf for correctly guessing that Danny would be going out with Ginger Foutley.
The poems used here were from .com. Not mine.
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:
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qazse: I guess he is...
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AnimeKing6 and jc-montanorock : I guess that we will have to wait and see.
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