A/N Ok, everyone, this is my first DP fic, so be nice. This will be in Sam's P.O.V and I will use present tense. I'll use this to say what Sam's thinking. Everything else will just be what's going on. Just so you know, this is based on the short story, "The Lady or the Tiger?"
Chapter 1: Finally TogetherI sit on my bed thinking. About who? Danny, of course! I've been waiting to long. I need to tell him. But what am I suppose to do, just go up to him and say, "Hi, Danny, I love you."? I don't think so! I sigh softly. Then what do I do? I remember what my new friend, Kaniele, told me.
FLASHBACK"When are you going to tell him?" Kaniele asked me.
"Tell who what?" I questioned, trying to sound confused.
Kaniele put her hands on her hips. "You know who and what!"
She gave me a knowing look. I sighed and nodded.
"So, when are you going to tell him?" Kaniele asked again.
"I-I don't know," I admitted. "I don't think I can.
"Sam, you can't put this off any longer. It's killing you inside."
I looked up at her with surprise, "How do you know?"
"I was in the same situation once," Kaniele confessed.
"What happened, Kani?" I asked with curiosity and concern.
Kaniele continued, "When I finally got the nerve to tell him, it was too late. He had found someone else."
She let a tear slip down her cheek. I put my arms around her to comfort her. She wiped her eyes and spoke again,
"That's why I want you to tell Danny how you feel, because I don't want the same thing to happen to you what happened to me."
"Don't worry, it won't," I reassured her. "I hope."
END FLASHBACKKani is right. I have to tell him today, before it's too late! I nervously pick up my phone and dial Danny's number. I hear Danny's voice,
"Hello?"
"Hello, Danny. It's me, Sam."
"Oh, hi, Sam. Are you ok?"
"Yes, I mean no! I mea- Just come over here ok?"
"Ok, Sam. I'll be there as soon as I can."
I sigh in relief and slam the phone down. I wonder how Danny'll take this. I hope he won't be mad at me. I hope he feels the same way…
I feel someone tap my shoulder, and I instantly scream. I spin around to see Danny standing there in ghost-form. I glare at him in annoyance and say,"Don't ever do that gain!"
"Ok, I won't" Danny chuckles.
I roll my eyes and sit on my bed. Danny changes back and sits down beside me. He looks at me and asks,
"What is it that you wanted?"
Danny looks into my eyes, but I turn away. I can't do this! But I have to. It's the only way to know for sure. I take a deep breath and get ready to start. I can't bear to look at Danny, so I look at my hands. Ok, 1… 2… 3!
I begin slowly, "Danny, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a long time. For as long as I can remember, I-I"
Danny must sense how tense I am, because he holds my hand for reassurance, making me shiver. It's either now or never. I guess it'll be now.
"Danny, I-I love you."
I cringe and look away. It's finally over. But how does Danny feel? I look up at Danny to see his reaction. He looks like he's in total shock, for his mouth is hanging open and it seems like he doesn't know what to say. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all.
I turn away and sigh, "I'm sorry, Danny."
Danny turns me to face him and smiles, "There's no need to be sorry, Sam. I love you too."
I gasp in astonishment. Is he telling the truth? Before I can react, Danny pulls me in and kisses me deeply. I feel like fainting. Now I know it's true. Danny really does love me! This is everything I've ever dreamed of, and it's wonderful. I finally break away, full of questions,
"What? But, I thought-"
Danny stops me by saying, "I'm pretty amazed as well. I didn't even know I loved you until now! I was unsure of the feeling, but when you admitted that to me, it was then that I knew for sure. I do love you, Sam."
Danny wraps his arms around me and holds me close. I sigh happily and let tears fall down.
"I love you tow, Danny," I say in almost a whisper.
I can't believe this is real! This is the happiest day in my life.
A/N Well? What do you think of it so far?