A/n: sorry this took so long, I kinda got blocked. I still pretty much am, but I will try my best to get this story going. Hmm… It's the next day… forgive me, but this is probably gonna be cheesy.
Evelyn sat there in the early morning sun. Her thoughts absorbed in one thing… Danny. She was so happy to have him back, and yet, she felt as though he had changed. He was darker now. When he came back yesterday, he was fine at first. But after awhile, it seemed to Evelyn that he was really breaking down inside. He had always been one to hide away his feelings. Even from her. She didn't want to push him into talking to her, she just hoped he knew he could. She'd see him later in the day. Maybe he'd tell her once he had time to think.
Evelyn started thinking of something else. While he was gone, she had realized many things about her feelings toward him. She realized how much she depended on and cared for him. She scorned herself for once again thinking of him in this light, but it was almost impossible not to do. He was so perfect, at least in her eyes. She wanted so badly to see him. Just to see him… Just knowing that he was near was such a comfort to her. He was more than just a comfort to her, of course. So much more. Evelyn and he were kindred. They'd both suffered a loss so devastating, and had only each other to cling to for support. He'd gotten her through so many nights of pain and sorrow, and she had done the same for him. They'd created their own world in the time since Rafe died. A world where two people existed, and two people only. Evelyn and Danny. Evelyn loved the concept of that, because he truly was her world. And with a smile on her face, Evelyn began her day. Counting down the hours till sunset, the hours until she saw Danny again.
Danny was on the beach awhile before sunset. He sat on the rocks mindlessly writing in his journal. When he wrote, it was as if he didn't even think. The words just spilled from him like music notes would from a composer. He was so absorbed in his writings that he didn't even hear Evelyn approach from behind. "Hey." She whispered, startling him. "Hey." He returned, hastily shutting his journal and setting it aside. Evelyn was used to this. He never let her read any of what he wrote. She understood, though, they were his thoughts written down, naturally very personal. Evelyn sat down close to him. She nudged his arm and said playfully, "So, didya miss me?" A grin formed on his handsome face and he turned to her and said, "Yes, I did. Did you miss me?" "Of course, it was quite lonely watching the sunset alone." Evelyn could tell his mind was somewhere else. Usually, conversation flowed freely from them, but today, it appeared as if they both had something to say, but neither wanted to say it. "What are you thinking?" Evelyn asked him, waiting diligently for an answer. "I was thinking about this one time when me and Rafe were kids." He said finally. "Tell me." "Alright, It was the dead of winter. Which, ya know, normally doesn't get too terribly cold in Tennessee, but this year, it was freezing. So, anyway, Rafe and I were playin at this creek not too far from the house. Rafe dared me to walk across the creek on a tree that had fallen over it. I, being the stupid fearless kid I was, accepted the challenge. The log was covered in snow and ice, but I managed to get across without falling off. I told Rafe it was his turn. So, he too attempted to walk across. Well, he almost made it. But about 3 feet from the bank, he slipped on the ice. I was close enough that I could grab him, so I did. He ended up pulling me in with him. I swear that water had to have been less than 40 degrees. Oh man, It was so cold. But instead of swimming to the near bank, we swam to the far one, so we wouldn't have to walk back across the tree to get there. Once we got out, we both instantly started laughing. I mean, sure the fact that we were freezing and soaking wet wasn't very funny, but we found the whole situation to be incredibly hilarious." He nodded, recalling the events, "We spent the next month in the hospital with pnemonia. Throughout it all, we still thought it was the funniest thing in the world." Evelyn smiled as he told his story. After he was finished she said, "You two had a lot of good times together." "Yep." He replied, "but those days are gone. I've accepted that." He paused, "Have you?" Evelyn hesitated for a moment, noting the deepness of this question. "Yeah, it's been hard, but I think I've finally gotten through it. Thanks to you." She said. He looked up at her catching her glance. "Nah, you did it yourself. I just helped ya out a little bit." "You did more than that, Danny. I-I honestly don't think I would've ever gotten through it, had you not been there for me." She took his hand in hers. Neither broke the deep stare that existed between them. "Now," She started, " I want you to tell my what's been bothering you. I know you, Danny, I know when something's wrong." After a long silence, he looked away from her. He covered his eyes with his hand, as if trying to cast out memories he had hoped to forget. "Noth-" He started, but Evelyn cut him off before he could say more. She stood angrily. "Oh no, don't you dare fucking say that to me again." He looked up at her, eyes widened in surprise. "Did she just say what I think she said?" He thought. "Yeah, you heard me." She said, answering his thoughts. "You know, Danny, I thought if I gave you your space you'd talk to me. But that was a pretty shitty notion. You obviously don't confide in me enough to talk. Maybe we should just stop conversing for awhile." Immediately, she regretted saying this. She dreaded his reply. But before he could answer, a flash of lightening and a loud crack of thunder made them both jump. Danny rose beside Evelyn. "It's gonna rain." Evelyn just stood there folding her arms. It was obvious she didn't care how wet she would get. "Come on," He said, "We need to talk."
A/n: There was something I was gonna say… there's gonna be more "Evelyn getting pissed and cussing at Danny," I think. So be prepared. Did ya like Danny's childhood recalling story? I needed something to lighten the mood, it was way too serious. I'm not a humorous writer or actor. In Drama class, I always pick the disturbing, serious monologues to do. Getting a little carried away with my personal life there. I apologize. Anyway, review please. I love hearing what ya'll think.