Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from Danny Phantom.

A/N: I just want to thank everyone for the great reviews. This is my first story and I really wasn't sure I'd be able to do anything worth reading and I never planned on writing more that 1 or 2 chapters. You have bolstered my confidence, and I've already written 10 chapters! Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.

While overall, I consider this story to be rated T; this chapter does have adult content (not explicit) so if this bothers you, you may want to skip this chapter. Skipping the chapter will not interfere with the storyline.

Letting Go

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A loud noise next to the bed brought Danny out of his deep sleep. As he opened his eyes, he realized that it was dark, and he turned to look at the clock. It was 8:00pm; he and Sam had been asleep for six hours. The phone rang again and Danny carefully shifted his arm from around Sam to reach over and grab it.

"Hello?" he said in a quiet voice, not wanting to wake her.

"Hey Danny, it's Tuck…I know you're mad at me, but just listen to me. We couldn't handle seeing you two so miserable. We probably went over the line, but…well…you know…weloveyoutwo…so I hope you can forgive us."

"I really should be madder at you than I am Tuck, but you were right we needed to talk."

"So, um are you guys okay?"

Danny gave a small sigh and glanced down at Sam. "I think so…I hope so." He heard a big sigh of relief come from Tucker on the other end of the phone.

"Whew, thank god man, I was starting to plan my own funeral."

Danny chuckled, and then looked down as Sam stirred and lifted her head off his chest to look at him with blurry eyes. "Sorry" he whispered, before turning back to the phone. "Well I can't speak for Sam…"

Sam eyes narrowed slightly. "Is that Tucker? You just wait until I see you Tucker Foley!"

"Oh, man I knew I should have started driving as soon as I left there, I could be two states away by now! I think I'll stay with Mom and Dad tonight, yeah that's a great idea, Danny don't you dare tell her that! Gotta go man, bye."

Danny hung up the phone laughing.

"What did the little fink want?" Sam asked laying her head back down on his shoulder. Danny ran his fingers up and down Sam's arm lightly as he answered.

"He wanted to check on us, and tell me he's not coming back tonight."

"Coward."

They lay there quietly for a couple of minutes, not knowing quite what to say.

"Danny?"

"Yeah?"

"I really am sorry. I kept trying to justify not telling you by saying you were tired, with school, work, ghosts, that you didn't need more to handle, but I was wrong."

"I'm sorry too."

Sam lifted her head again and looked at him. "You don't have anything to be sorry about."

Danny turned over onto his side facing Sam with his hand holding his head. "Yes, I do Sam. I know how you are, I know that you always keep things in, that you're scared to let go. I should have been more patient, more understanding. I should have been there for you…its just…when I found out about this guy…I was so scared…I lost it Sam."

Sam leaned in and kissed him and Danny returned it, keeping the kiss slow and sweet. Danny groaned when he felt her small tongue lick his lips and he opened his mouth, his tongue eagerly meeting hers as he rolled them on the bed, pulling Sam underneath him. He felt flames surge through his body as Sam became bolder, running her hands under his shirt to caress his back and lifting her leg to wrap around his thigh. He tore his mouth from hers and trailed kisses along her neck up to her ear, breathing hotly into it, and feeling her shiver. He grinned against her skin, taking her earlobe between his teeth and giving it a gentle nip. Sam gasped and jerked against him as she felt jolts of heat shooting straight to her center. She tried to bring her hands around to his front and he rolled to the side a little, giving her access. Trailing her hands up under his shirt, she felt his hard chest and explored it, earning a passionate kiss. Her hands traveled down and lightly traced his stomach and Danny buried his face in her neck. "Sam…" he said in a strangled voice. His hand found its way to her waist and slowly traveled up over her shirt to stop just beneath her ribcage. He lifted his head and sought her eyes, they were dark with desire, and his breath caught as she took his hand and placed it higher. He looked down at his hand, struck by how perfectly she fit his hand. He ran his thumb over her and she gave a strangled gasp. Sam felt him bring his hot mouth down over her shirt and she arched her back up toward him. "Oh, god, Danny." Encouraged he gave the other side the same ministrations before trailing his mouth back up to hers.

"Danny." He kissed her harshly before raising his head.

"Danny…I want to let go with you." He stilled, understanding what she meant and searched her eyes. "Sam, are you sure?" She nodded. Danny leaned down and kissed her again, planting kisses all over her face. "God, I love you," he said and she smiled against his lips.

They slowly undressed each other, exploring and learning what brought pleasure to each other. When he thought she was ready, he raised himself over her, kissed her gently, and keeping their gazes locked, slowly joined them. Sam whimpered and a tear fell down the side of her face as she bit her lip. Danny kissed the tear away and held perfectly still, soothing her, whispering senseless sweet nothings to her. Sam slowly relaxed and smiled up at him. "I love you Danny." She kissed him and they started to move together, lost in the feelings that only they could bring to each other. They climbed together on the waves of passion and soared through their own heaven, two souls becoming one before gently falling back to the real world.

They held each other quietly as their breathing slowed to normal, sharing small kisses and snuggling together until Danny's stomach growled loudly, effectively breaking the mood. Sam snickered and he gave her a mock frown, only to laugh as Sam's stomach answered back. He pulled her body flush against him, nibbling at her neck as he said "I suppose we should go get something to eat, I hope Tuck didn't eat all the food in the kitchen."

They got up, Danny pulling on his pants and Sam wearing his tee shirt, and journeyed out to the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator they found two bags, one for Danny, and one for Sam with their favorite meals inside. "Tucker" they said together laughing, knowing that their best friend was resorting to bribery to get back in their good graces. After dinner, they snuggled back up in Danny's bed and put in a movie, but gave up on that quickly, their attentions focused elsewhere. They finally fell into a contented sleep wrapped in each other's arms, thinking that nothing could tear them apart again