Disclaimer: I don't own Danny! -sobs- I don't own Sam, Tucker, Jazz, or Dash neither. Boo hoo!

Italics are thoughts, and flashbacks.

Just Out of Reach

Sam's p.o.v.

I was only a foot away. If I took that last step something was going to happen. I was curious. After what went on this morning something had to be done.

Flashback

"Aww Sam you should have stayed at home." Came Danny's concerned voice.

"But I wanted to see you," I droned loosing consciousness. It was a nice feeling. But I didn't want to sleep. I wanted to be awake around Danny.

I tried waking up, all I got was a little movement. I could feel body heat from probably Danny. My mind was fuzzy as I tried to stay somewhat awake.

I felt myself being picked up and carried. I could feel the sharp sunlight bathe me once in a while. I wanted to open my eyes and look at Danny.

I was failing as more sleep began to take me. I heard someone start talking.

"Sam," I tried to figure out who it was.

"I don't know how or why this has all come about. I thought I knew..."

I kept catching pieces of what was being said. I still couldn't place who it was. Only that they were important.

"Sam, someday I'll tell this to you..."

That was the last I heard.

Flashback

Now I had a perfect excuse. If I took that last step I'd be standing too close to Danny. To close to resist. But would I even want to resist?

Do it.

Shut up mind.

"Uhhh Sam..." Came Danny's voice. He looked nervous.

"What, are you going to tell me?"

"This can't all be about what Tuck said." He made a small smile pushing some of his hair away from his eyes.

"Your right, I want to know everything," I put on a stern look. Poor Danny, he looked so trapped.

He swallowed hard, "E-everything?"

I narrowed my eyes.

Step forward now.

I stepped forward. There. It was done. I was mere inches from Danny's face. I stared him in the eyes.

"Sam I-"

And that was the last I heard from him. He had slid into the wall behind him.

I have an indignant roar. I was so close to hearing what was going on.

Sam I-

Sam what?!?

Now it was going to drive me more crazy then before. Curse his Phantom self! It was no use going after him now, he's probably running away now. I was just so, so close. How unfair. Finally I had the guts and it didn't get me anywhere.

I blushed. I sure hope I didn't scare Danny too much. But somehow I didn't think so.

"Sam?" I heard Tuck shout my name.

Smiling I dragged myself out of the alley.

"What happened?" He raised an eyebrow.

"I trapped him and was about to get somethin out of him when he phased through the wall."

I growled again at the fresh memory.

"Did he say anything?"

"All I got was, Sam I-"

"Man you two are difficult."

"What?" I looked up at Tuck.

"Uh I didn't just say that out loud."

"You sure did, now explain."

"Nope,"

"Don't make me chase you." I challenged.

"You wouldn't chase me," Tucker mocked.

"And why is that?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Because there's lover boy," Tuck pointed behind me.

I spun around. Sure enough Danny's fleeting figure was in the distance.

"Tuck!" I turned around, he was gone.

How does this work? Tuck says to tell Danny how I feel. I have one day left now. How is it whenever there's a chance of telling him something messes up? I have to secure this dance thing.

I am not going to another dance being thought of as a friend. Not knowing what he really thinks of me. I'm not going to last for second best anymore.

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"Hey Sam." I heard someone call me as I was exiting Casper High. I turned to find Jazz.

"Hey,"

"Oh I just wanted to say Tuck told me about your dress, it's perfect. I can't wait for the dance it should be great!"

"You talk to Tucker?"

"Oh I um, got to go, byes!" And she was gone. Run off for her car.

Tuck...Jazz...Dash!? Was there anyone not in on it? This was madness. How was it they all knew I liked Danny? Were they trying to get us together?

Too many questions. I shook it off. I clomped up the bus stairs. I was hoping to see Danny, no such luck.

The ride home I thought about the days events. Each day was better than the last. In an aggravating can't get what you want kind of way.

I mean he's right there, and yet so unattainable. Tomorrow, I'm going to tell him.

At my stop I grabbed my stuff and headed up to my house. It was quiet as usual. The one sounds were of my boots hitting as I made it up the stairs. I clicked on the stereo as I entered my room.

Silence bugged me. Music was better. Plus it helped me think.

I spotted my dress across the room. Only one day. Hell this was going to be good. No matter what.

I got out my homework. It was impossible. How was I going to study? I still wonder.

I saw the phone. It was close. I would call Danny. But I would probably mess up and say something stupid. This needed to be resolved in person.

I needed to see him when I kiss him...

See him when...

Say it.

But, how do I know?

What do you feel?

He's always been there for you. More caring. Deeper than a friend. You told him everything. You both moved closer to each other than friends would...

Say it.

"It's true... I can run from it, but that doesn't change it." I was whispering to myself.

"I'm in love with my best friend..."

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Woo! The phasing through at the last minute was an idea from a reviewer. XD and now Tuck is in on 'it'. What do you all think? Thanks to everyone who has already reviewed, your the best!

-Dragonslayer527