Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor

Chapter 2

A New Beginning

"You…you mean you're going?" Auriga Ramble stammered. Danny nodded dumbly.

"Oh, Danny!" Auriga threw herself into Danny's strong arms. "I don't…don't want you to leave…"

Putting his finger gently on her lips, he tugged on her sleeve and motioned for her to follow him, leading her towards the beach.

"Danny, what are you doing? It's five A.M.!"

Ignoring her, Danny led her up a cliff. "Dawn symbolizes a new beginning, a sunrise symbolizes a fresh start…" Danny said gently.

"But Dan—you mean… No, I'll never leave you."

"Auri, listen to me," Danny forced her to look into his eyes, "don't wait for me. I don't want you to…"

Danny felt lost in Auri's heavenly blue eyes. Swirling… Swirling…

Throwing her arms around Danny, Auri wrapped him in a French kiss. Breaking apart, she said, "I'll never leave you. Never ever…"

"Promise?" Danny smiled as he held out his little finger for her to hook.

Hooking Danny's finger and pressing their thumbs together, she felt him pressing her forehead on hers.

As the first dab of violet painted the horizon, Danny felt something flutter in his chest. Something that wasn't there before… There in front of him stood a girl who was willing to give up anything for him. He felt a sudden rush of love for her immediately.

Bit by bit, their lips drew closer until they locked in a passionate kiss. The sun was still rising. Golden streams splashing on Danny's brown hair made him look so serious… so mysterious. Those eyes that held such zest for life… They sat on the cliff, enjoying every bit of their remaining time left. Suddenly, Auri bent over and whispered something into Danny's ear. Both grinned.

Then Danny exclaimed, "Behold a new beginning."

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A/N: Hi everyone! So sorry! I know I took a long time to upload this chapter. My school term just started. I know this is absolutely un-romantic but how d'you expect me to be romantic while listening to Offsprings and Linkin Park? Oooh, Linkin Park kick butt! Everything you say to me… takes me one step closer to the edge! And I'm about to break! I need a --- okay enough of these. From the part I started not making sense, just ignore it! Yeah SHUTUP! Oops! Couldn't help it!

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