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Sick

Chapter 2: Preparations

The Next Day

It was Sunday in Amity Park and not just any Sunday either.

It's a certain ghost boy's birthday and his friends and loved one's were busy setting up for the party. Since Danny likes to sleep in on the weekends, they got here early and were busy setting things up for the party.

"Jack, put the balloons on the chair..."Maddie said as she silently put up some streamers.

"On it, Baby..."Jack said as he grabbed as many balloons he could, walking towards the kitchen.

Jazz, Tucker, Sam and Star were also here to help set up for the party. Star was particularly excited for this day since it will be the first time she'd be celebrating Danny's birthday with him as his girlfriend.

"There we go..."Star said as she got out more party favors from a bag.

Everything was going smoothly. Danny was still sleeping, but part of Star was sweating the details.

The girl started to pace around the yard in anticipation. She tried to distract herself with setting up the table but still showed her anxiety as she wanted today to be perfect for her boyfriend.

This was a big event for both of them and she didn't want to mess it up.

She is currently setting the table but couldn't decide how to handle the presentation.

"No...no..."Star said in frustration as she kept rearranging plates and centerpieces.

She wanted to figure out if she should go for something fancier with folding napkins, or just keep it casual for Danny.

"Come on Star, you gotta make this work..."Star said as she tried to set the table properly before she had to go get Danny and take him out while everyone else finished up.

Tucker and Sam saw her tedious double checking and walked over to her.

"Relax Star, you're doing great..."Tucker said, reassuring the nervous girl as he hung more streamers.

The blonde girl, not convinced, held her hands out in a window shape before deciding everything is out of place. She was getting antsy.

Sam and Tucker wondered if she was alright.

"I just want to make sure it's perfect..."Star said as she kept rearranging things.

"And it will be..."Sam commented. "Relax, Danny's going to enjoy his birthday, no matter what..."The goth girl said.

"You sure?..." Star asked.

"Well, yeah…" Sam said as she and the other went back to work.

However, Maddie suddenly gasped at what her husband is doing.

"Jack, what do you think you're doing?!..."Maddie exclaimed.

Jack, who had been stuffing his face with some of the food on the buffet table, stopped. He turned to everyone with some fudge in his mouth.

"I'm not trying to eat the food before it's time..."Jack said, his mouth still full.

Star laughed while Maddie put her hands on her hips.

"Jack..."Maddie chided.

"But Maddie..."Jack whined.

Star, now laughing out loud as other joined in, waved off the large man's antics. She approached, a little more sympathetic than his wife is right now.

"Remember, that's for Danny's party..."Star reminded as she gently patted his shoulder before walking away.

"Okay..."Jack said in defeat as he backed away from the food.

Though he took one cookie when he believed nobody was looking.

Star laughed again at that. Once you get pass the craziness, Mr. and Mrs. Fenton are actually really decent people. Just a little eccentric and too in love with their work.

Unfortunately, there was one thing about him she didn't enjoy.

No one did, not even his wife.

"It's a real shame that Vladdy couldn't get away from work. He'd love to spend time with his favorite family..."Jack said, unaware of the reason his "best friend" couldn't come.

It had something to do with some kind of business emergency, which he had to deal with.

He didn't notice his wife making a face at that or Star, Sam, Tucker and Jazz rolling their eyes.

They knew that the real reason Vlad didn't come was likely because of what happened with his last evil scheme and he was still upset he failed.

They were just happy that he'll be nowhere near Fentonworks to spoil Danny's birthday. As far as they know, no ghost with a grudge has been spotted so far, this means he can enjoy a ghost free birthday.

Star was particularly feeling good about this. The blonde girl thought this was a good sign.

"It's going to be perfect..."Star said, still excited for the chance to treat her boyfriend.

Her thoughts were interrupted when his father spoke up.

"Speaking of perfect, check this out..."Jack said as he came back with some kind of contraption.

"Danny is going to simply love this fireworks display..."He said but his wife frowned.

"Jack, we talked about this. No fireworks!..." Maddie told her husband as she crossed her arms.

"But Maddie!..."Jack whined.

"Remember what happened on Jazz's tenth birthday when you tried to put them on the rooftop of the Ops Center..."The wife reminded and Jack groaned.

"Blow up the neighbor's gazebo ONE TIME! And you just can't let it go, can you?..."Jack muttered.

The teenagers saw this and chuckled. Sam and Tucker remembered that day that happened years ago —especially the goth who recalled the lawsuit that happened soon after.

Star wished she could see that. It sounded almost hilarious.

As the Fenton parents debated, everyone else got things ready for Danny.

Suddenly, Star's watch began beeping and she smiled.

"Ooh, it's finally time..."Star said in excitement.

"So Star, remember: Danny can't be back till we're ready. So, make sure to keep him busy for at least 5 hours..."Maddie said.

"I promise that I'll have Danny back before sunset, after I take him across town for the best birthday he's ever had..."Star said, eager to do all her birthday plans with him

It was a big step in their relationship and she didn't want to screw it up.

"Have fun and remember to call us if you see a ghost..."Jack said in his usual way.

"I'll have my phone nearby..."Star muttered before looking towards Danny's window.

She was ready. Before leaving into the house, the girl gave one last look.

"You guys sure you got this?..."Star asked.

"We're positive..."Tucker said, waving off the girls worries.

"Don't get the ice cream before we're ready..."Star added.

"We not gonna..."Jazz said, amused.

"And don't mess with my work on the table..."Star added.

"We're just gonna sit on the grass..."Sam said sarcastically.

"Alright. Oh, and keep an eye on the cake when it's ready..."Star said before leaving to go get Danny.

Sam rolled her eyes, Tucker nodded while Jack, Maddie and even Jazz looked amused by her behavior, liking Star's devotion to Danny.

"Ah...to be young and in love..."Jack said with a chuckle.

"Who's to says we're not young?..."Maddie quipped with a smirk.

"Can you two do this some other time?..."Jazz asked. "We got a party to put up..."

Jack and Maddie smiled as they went back to work.

"Some things never change..." Maddie mused before she smelled the cake.

It smelled ready. She went inside to go get it, but stopped for one thing.

"Jack, are you sure that I can leave you alone for a moment while I get the cake?..."Maddie asked in a serious tone.

"Absolutely..."Jack said but his wife wasn't so sure.

"Because I don't want anything to happen to the backyard...or the food..."Maddie said.

"What could happen?..."Jack asked.

Unknown to him, he has just jinxed himself.


With Danny

The birthday boy was still sound asleep.

After his date with Star, he spent about three hours dealing with ghosts before finally being able to go to sleep.

Yeah, it was a long night and he needed his rest. He was so tired that he even forgot what today is.

Star opened the door and slowly entered his room, tip toe-ing in before sitting on his bed. She then placed a hand on his hair, trying to move very quietly to not make him think he was under attack.

She saw him sleeping and giggled.

"He looks so cute..."She thought before making her move.

"Pst...Danny-Boo..."Star said in a quiet, sweet voice.

"Yeah..."A still groggy Danny said, not opening his eyes yet.

"Happy Birthday..."Star said in a sing-song voice.

Danny yawned and still didn't open his eyes.

"To you..."He said, still groggy.

"No, it's your birthday..."Star corrected him, amused as he still sleepy.

"To me, then..."He said, still sleepy. "It's my birthday..."He repeated while Star giggled and gently shook him.

"Come on, Sleepy-head..."She said before gently nudged him.

"Wait..." He muttered.

A now awake Danny sat up and was surprised.

"It's my birthday..."Danny said, smiling at the blonde girl.

"Mmmhmmm..."Star said with a nod. "And it's going to be best birthday ever..."She added with a smile.

"Really?..."He asked and Star nodded.

She had plenty planned for him and it was going to be perfect!

"I know that you have been really busy these last few nights, so I am here to help you celebrate as your birthday date..."Star said with a wink.

Danny smiled at that and got off his bed.

"I like the sound of that..."He said, before realizing his state of dress.

"Uh, let me get dressed first..."He said and Star giggled.

"Okay..."Star said with a nod before leaving to give him privacy.


A few moments later

Danny went to go get ready and Star waited patiently outside his door, waiting for her boyfriend to come out.

"Today is going to be perfect..."Star said before sneezed.

"Achoo! Achoo!..."She sneezed and sniffled.

Danny, who had just finished getting ready and walked out of his room, heard the sneezing and looked concern.

"Star, are you sure that you're okay?..."Danny asked.

"I'm fine, now come on..."Star said as she grabbed his hand.

The girl got to the stairs, but the ghost boy's strength stopped her just at the border.

"You sure about this?..." Danny asked.

"I'm su—achoo!..." Star sneezed.

She tried to maintain composure after sniffing loudly.

"I'm sure of it..."She said, trying to be convincing.

Danny wasn't so sure but she dragged him downstairs and to the front door. She made sure he wouldn't notice his friends and family outside.

"But what about breakfast? And my folks-..."Danny was cut off by Star's smile and next statement.

"Oh, they'll be fine. They're out getting something, now come on. I am taking you out for breakfast and a birthday date around town..."She said in a loving way.

Danny smiled as he made sure he was ready. One look in the mirror and the boy gave a thumbs up as his girlfriend grabbed his hand and rushed him out the door.

"Star, what's the rush?..." He asked.

"No rush..."She told him, deflecting the question.

"What are-..."He was cut off when his blonde girlfriend began to discuss her plans for their entire day together.

"I got big plans for today and nothing is going to interrupt them..."Star said with determination and enthusiasm.

However, she still one tiny problem.

A problem that came in the form of a virus as the girl sneezed.

"Achoo!..."Star sneezed again.

"No, there is no way that I am sick! It's just allergies!..."Star thought as she pulled Danny.

Danny sent her a concerned look.

"Are you sure that you're okay? You seem a little out of it..."Danny said but Star waved it off.

"Don't worry, it was just a little sneeze..."The blonde reassured. "Besides, Danny...I'm on what you call a "birthday plan attack"..."Star said.

"What does that mean?..."Danny asked.

"I means that it's a surprise and you're gonna love it. I got everything in perfect order for you to have the best day today. Heck, by the time I'm done, I'd given you the best day ever..."She added.

Danny chuckled as he followed his girlfriend. Star smiled, before she turned around and sneezed again.

"It's just allergies!..."She thought before pulling Danny along. It's what she insisted on.

Looks like she is determined not to let anything, not even a cold stop her from giving Danny a great day. Yeah, nothing is going to stop this girl from making this a special day.

Oh boy.

-To be continued-

Next time on Sick

Danny's Birthday Part 1


A/N(1): I dedicate this chapter to my family, my friends and my love for God :)


A/N(2): I have decided to take some inspiration from "Frozen Fever" for this fic. :)


A/N(3): Special thanks to BeConfuzzled Writer, 61394 and NeoMark for their help. You guys are the best ;)


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