Chapter 8: Saturday

The weekend. And sure enough, Danny came back. He stood on the front porch and knocked on the door. He wasn't taking no for an answer this time. But when the door opened and Daemon filled the doorway, Danny felt his heart jump into his throat.

"What do you want Ghost Boy?" Daemon asked. Danny straightened his back, trying not to be intimidated.

"I want to see Annia." Danny replied. Daemon smirked but stood aside.

"Come on in." He said. Danny watched him as he entered the house. He flinched as the door closed and Daemon walked into the house.

"She's upstairs." He said and started toward that direction. Danny followed and felt weird ascending the stairs. They finally came to the second floor and they turned down the hallway. When they got to the last door, Daemon opened it and walked in.

"He's here." Danny heard Daemon say from inside the room.

"Who?" A weary voice asked.

"The Ghost Boy." Daemon answered. There was a pause before,

"Danny, come on in." Danny entered the bedroom and was surprised to see Annia in bed.

"Hello Danny." She said. Danny looked over at Daemon who stood off in a corner.

"Ignore him, he won't do anything." Annia said.

"Okay," Danny said and turned back to Annia. "I wanted to ask you something."

"What?" Annia asked as she sat up. Danny paused for a moment at seeing Annia at this level of normalcy.

"Would you, want to go see a movie, with me, today?" He inquired. Annia smiled.

"Of course. Can you be back here in say, and hour?"

And hour later, Danny returned to pick up Annia. When he knocked on the door, it immediately opened and Annia greeted him. She wore regular blue jeans and a black T-shirt and had her hair clipped back with her silver clasp.

"Hi Danny." She said. Danny stood aside as she stepped onto the stoop.

"You look great." He replied. Annia looked down and blushed.

"Thank you." She murmured.

"Oh, and Sam wanted me to give you this." Danny said as he handed her the black lunch box. Annia smiled and put the box on the floor in the entranceway.

"Shall we away?" She asked as she closed the door.

"After you." Danny replied. He watched Annia walk down the steps before following her. He never really was able to notice how pretty she was before Daemon butted in.

"You really do look very good." Danny said. Annia again blushed but said nothing. And off they started to the movie theater.