February 14th, 2002

Ronnie slowly walke dup the steps to Danny's house. She was terrified. They had been an offical couple for two weeks now, but tonight was Valentine's. the most romantic night of the year. It took her two hours to get ready.She was wearing her brand new tight read dress. It showed her curves off well she thought. Her hair was perfectly curled. her make up was perfectly done. Ronnie's hand shook as she rang the doorbell. She could hear Danny's footsteps. He opened the door and smiled brightly. He looked gorgeous. He was clean shaven, in a nice suit, and his hair was slick back.

"Wow." Danny looked at her, "You look amazing."

"You don't look half bad yourself." She smiled walking in. Danny couldnt help but to look at her rear.

"Go straight down the hallway to the dining room. Supper is ready." He said. Ronnie nodded and walked down the hallway. The soft sound of violens danced to her ears. She grinned walking into the dinning room. It was utterly gorgeous. Roses and candles were everywhere.

"Oh Danny." Ronnie smiled.

"Do you like?" He asked.

"I love." She said moving to a chair. "I can't believe you did all of this."

"Well, i wanted it to be special." Danny said, "This is our first Valentine's as a couple."

"Yes it is." She smiled, "What are we having for dinner? Since you cooked it I know it'll be good." Danny laughed slightly.

"Well, We're having Shrimp Rosemary, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Vegetable Medly, Roll,

Desert, which is cheesecake, and some White wine."

"Wow! I'm glad I brought my appitite." Ronnie laughed.

"Me too." Danny said going into the kitchen to get their plates. Ronnie msiled softly looking around the dinning room. He really went to a lot of trouble to make this night special. He soon walke dout with a delishious looking meal.

"Oh wow!" Ronnie grinned. Danny looked at her.

"Youre neck is bare." Ronnie felt her neck.

"Shit. i had a necklace all picked out." She frowned. Danny smiled sitting ext to her. he pulle dout a long velvet box.

"Maybe this will help." He said.

"Danny..." She took the box from him, "What's this?"

"It's a Valentine's Gift." He chuckled, "Open it." Ronnie bit her lip and opened the box. She gasped. It was a white-gold heart Pendent on a White-gold chain. In the middle of the heart was a princess cut diamound.

"D-Danny...." She whispered taking it out of the box, "It's beautiful."

"Let me put it on you." He said taking it from her. Ronnie swept her hair up, "When I saw this I thought of you."

"R-Really?"

"Well, I aske dmy sister what I should get you and she said a necklace. So I was searching for a necklace." He said clasping it, "And its a heart because its valentine's day." Ronnie smiled weakly.

"It's really beautiful, Danny." She said.

"Not nearly as beautiful as you." Danny winked sitting back down. Ronniw laughed softly taking a package out of her purse.

"Here." She grinned. Danny took it.

"It feels like a book." He said.

"It might be." She giggled. Danny smiled as he tore through the wrapping paper. His mouth dropped.

"Is this a first edition?" Danny asked holding the book, Farewell, My Lovely, By Raymond Chandler, his favourite author. Ronnie grinned.

"Yeah it is." She said, "Open up the cover." Danny obayed and opened the cover and saw that Raymond Chandler had signed it.

"OH my god, Ronnie. How did you get this? This guy has been dead since like the 50's." Danny was flabergasted.

"I work in mysterious ways." She chuckled.

"How did you know He's my favourite auther?" He asked.

"I continue to work in mysterious ways." Ronnie laughed. Danny carefully put the book down. he couldnt believe she did that.

"Why dont we eat." He suggested putting the napkin on his lap.

"Thats a good idea." Ronnie smiled. Sh eimmediatly dug into the food, "God, Danny, this is delishious."

"My grandmother taught me how to cook."

"She did an amazing job." Ronnie smiled. Danny loved being here and eating a meal with a lovely lady like Ronnie.

"Ronnie short for Veronica?" Danny smiled as he ate.

"Short for Ronalda." She said.

"Really?" he asked wide eyed.

"No." Ronnie laughed, "It's Veronica."

"Beautiful name." Danny said.

"I hated it growing up. I was always made fun of. Veronica Lodge syndrom." She laughed.

"Oh right. Archie." He laughed, "I always got called Daniel Boone."

"There are worse things to be called." She said.

"Daniel Boone is a Loon. Daniel Boone is a loon." He chanted.

"Ouch. I hate when there are chants." Ronnie laughed. Danny smiled.

"Thnak you for coming over." He said, "Its been a long time since I had a nice romantic dinner that hasnt wound up in an argument."

"Same here." She said softly as she ate. Before they knew it, Ronnie and Danny were curled up in front of the fireplace eating cheesecake and drinking wine. "I love this, Danny." Ronnie said softly, looking into the flame.

"So do I." He said, "This has to be the best Valentine's Day ever."

"Would it be too forward to ask for a kiss?" She asked. Danny smioled and shook his head.

"No. I would like that.' He said.

"Good." Ronnie smiled and leaned over. She placed her lips against his. Danny smiled against her lips and slid his hand behin dhe rneck, pulling her intoa deeper kiss. Ronnie opened her lips inviting his tongue inside. Danny's heart pounded as he slowly slid his tongue into her mouth. The taste of the wine and her nartual taste was enough to get him excited.

Ronnie wrappe dher arms aroundhis neck pushin gher chest into his. it had been a long time since she felt this in a kiss. Matthew wasnt like this. She slid her tongue against his causing Danny to moan softly. Danny's fingers went through her hair. Ronnie's heart screamed being this close to him. Danny pulled away slightly lickin ghis lips.

"I-I don't want to be to forward to ask but-"

"Yes." Ronnie whispered opening her eyes.

"Yes?"

"Bedroom yes." She said looking into his eyes. Danny smiled softly and got up.

"You sure?" He asked.

"Very sure." Ronnie said. Danny nodded and led her to his bedroom. With happiness singing in his heart, Danny closed the door. That night, Ronnie and Danny became one twice as love swelled in their hearts.