Where oh where has my mojo goooone oh where oh where can it Beee!?

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Chapter 3 Remake

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It was around 7am when Valerie and her dad had finally set course for her college campus and what a long and uncomfortable drive it was. Usually Valerie didn't mind the aimless ramblings of her father and sometimes even welcomed such a distraction to make the time go by quicker but currently she wanted nothing more than for the man to be quiet because unbeknownst to him he was touching on a very sensitive topic: Boys!

"I'm just saying kiddo you're a beautiful young woman now and it's bound to happen. You're smart, kind, motivated and you have a good head on your shoulders. I haven't a doubt in the world that some young man is gonna set his sights on you. Who's to say one hasn't already. Why when I was your age..."

"Dad please," Valerie groaned as she rubbed her forehead. Heedless to his daughters annoyance he continued his rant. Going on about falling in love young, abstaining from sex until marriage. Even going so far as to mention grand kids. Valerie inwardly snorted thinking he'd fall to his grave if he knew she'd already lost her virginity, and to a ghost boy at that!

She knew her father's heart was in the right place but his timing wasn't. Sex, love and boys were the least of her worries. Right now all she could think about was what her next line of defense against that damned ghost boy would be. She was very well aware of her limitations when it came to physical combat. She didn't stand a chance, that much Danny made perfectly clear to her last night when he had rendered her completely helpless against him.

She knew if she was going to have any chance of ridding herself of that phantom burden she'd have to play it safe and smart. Timing would be everything that much she was certain of.

"He never did pay me back that twenty dollars he owed me though. Come to think of it, I don't think there's a time he's ever paid me back the money he's borrowed from me," Her father had said. Valerie gawked comically at her father surprised he'd still been rambling on the whole time she'd been formulating her revenge plan against Danny.

She couldn't help but chuckle.

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It only took 10 minutes to unload all of her luggage from the trunk of the car upon their arrival at the dorm room. Before his bittersweet departure her father was sure to give her his biggest goodbye hug and sweetest goodbye kiss. And although Valerie was sad to see her beloved dad leave she was also relieved to have him out of harms way. She knew that her presence alone was enough to summon that damned ghost rapist wherever she went and she couldn't risk putting her father's life in jeopardy. Why just the mere thought of the previous night before sent her stomach heaving.

"Ugh," Valerie goaned before dragging her tired body over to her bed. To her tired eyes the bed looked warm and inviting and right now all she wanted was a nice, long, nap. Looking at the clock it read 9:30am. Valerie inwardly smiled realizing she still had plenty of time to get in at least a 2 hour nap.

That is until the door to her bedroom abruptly smashed open.

"Chiiicaaaaa I missssed you sooo much!" Paulina squealed as she jumped on top of Valerie who groaned in protest.

"Damn it Paulina your timing sucks." Valerie groaned.

"What are you talking about Bun Bun I was practically dying of boredom without you here. I mean, who else was I going to get to tag along with me to the mall? Everyone else is too tacky to be seen with me," Paulina said. Valerie grunted.

"Well gee Paulina, so glad I measure up to your fashion standards," Valerie said with thick sarcasm.

"I kind of feel bad though. I mean not everybody can be as fashionably chic as me. Sometimes it's a curse to be so rich and good looking. It makes it harder to find people to look good with," Paulina boasted as she tossed her long hair behind her. Valerie rolled her eyes.

"Ugh, not that I mind you crushing my back but why exactly are you up so early? I thought you'd be in bed dead to the world," Valerie questioned.

"Have you not heard? Today is the day that new Perrian clothing line launches. All of the celebrity fashion designers will be there and I just have to go. Why, one look at my sexy body and I'm sure they'll fight to the death over me," Paulina gloated.

"No I haven't heard. Have fun," Valerie dismissed before rolling onto her side causing Paulina to topple over.

"You have to come Val. I'd look lame if I went by myself," Paulina pouted.

"Sorry Paulina can't help you there," Valerie said. She felt as Paulina draped herself over her body.

"Please Bun Bun it would mean the world to me if you came along," Paulina begged. Valerie grumbled in protest.

"Paulina I'm exhausted can't you find someone else to go with you?" Valerie groaned.

"Noo it has to be you Bun Bun," Paulina protested.

KNOCK KNOCK

The knocks drew both women's attention.

"Could you get that?" Valerie asked when she noticed that Paulina made no attempts to answer the door even though 90 percent of the time it was usually for her.

"Can't. Technically I'm indecent," Paulina answered. Valerie's eyebrows shot up when she finally realized that the only thing seperating Paulina from complete nudity was her small white towel that she had wrapped around her body. Groaning Valerie, despite her protesting back got up to answer the door.

"Ye-Dash!? What are you doing here?" Valerie questioned.

"Val! I missed you!" Said blonde cried before crushing Valerie's body to his own in a bear hug.

"I missed you too Dash but you're crushing me," Valerie whined as she tapped Dash's back.

"My bad Val," Dash grinned cheesily releasing her before upturning his face into a pout. "Hey how come you don't seem as excited to see me huh?" He grumbled.

"Sorry Dash I...I'm just a bit tired is all. I've had one hell of a night," Valerie sighed rubbing her eyes. At the mention of that Dash's face perked up.

"Did cha miss me? Where you up all night thinking about me? Did cha masturbate while moan-" Valerie quickly slapped a hand over his mouth as she glared at him.

"You ass, of course I didn't," She growled feeling her cheeks grow hot. Dash only laughed.

"Weird though, what are you doing over here so early? I don't usually see you til around 2pm," Valerie questioned. At the mention of that Dash's face reddened.

"Uh...uh well that's cause I-I...I wanted to see ya babe. I told you I missed ya like crazy so I rushed over to see ya," Dash sputtered. Valerie frowned as she slowly crossed her arms.

"Up til today I've been out of town visiting my dad and I don't recall ever telling you when I'd be returning. So how'd you know that I'd be back today?" Valerie rose an inquistive eyebrow at the sweating blonde before her.

"Uh...Uh...Uh," Was all Dash could nervously sputter.

"Is that Dash? Hey there!" Paulina greeted as she entered into the living room still wearing nothing but the cotton white towel. Paulina winked at him before resting her bottom against the arm of the chair giving Dash a generous view of her freshly shaven legs.

"Whoa!" Dash exclaimed as his jaw fell open. Valerie frowned as she tapped her foot. Quickly snapping out of his stupor Dash tried to play it cool. "I mean yeah...what's up Paulina," Dash snorted trying to act indifferent to the half naked hispanic girl in front of him. Valerie only rolled her eyes not surprised in the least bit by his behavior. Dash wasn't exactly famous for his faithfulness.

"Well I was going to go to the grand opening of the new clothing line...but since Bun Bun doesn't wanna go I guess I'll just sit here...all day...bored...and alone," Paulina sighed.

"Hey we should totally go. I was just about to invite you to tag along with us Valerie!" Dash exclaimed further amplifying Valerie's annoyance. She didn't fail to note the words "tag" and "us" used in the same sentence.

"Like I've told you BOTH I had a long night last night and I'm not feeling the best so you TWO can go without me," Valerie said pointing at the both of them.

"Aw you never feel like spending any time with me," Dash pouted childishly. "Startin to feel real neglected here Val," He added further. Valerie groaned. A pouting Dash was not what she needed right now.

"Yeah, I mean what can be more important than hanging out with me?" Paulina piped in.

'Everything' Valerie thought but didn't dare voice it. Valerie sighed when she noticed the stubborn and determined looks the duo was shooting her.

"Okay, okay," Valerie sighed finally giving in. "How long is the event?" She asked Paulina.

"It's a 12 hour event," She answered.

"Then why the rush to be there so early?" Valerie asked. Paulina scoffed at her.

"Duh Bun Bun, everyone knows the early bird gets the worm," Paulina said in a matter of fact tone. Valerie blinked causing Paulina to scoff again.

"Everyone knows that at important events it pays to be fashionably early. That way all the fashion designers can get a good look at me before the nobody's show up and crowd the place blocking their view of me," Paulina said.

"Don't worry babe, you'd shine even in a room fool of the hottest models," Dash complimented causing Paulina to chuckle.

"Oh Dashy tell me something I don't know," Paulina gushed. Valerie placed a hand to her forehead to calm her nerves.

"Okay how about this...let me get at least a 2 to 3 hour nap. Then after, I'll meet you both there. How does that sound?" Valerie bargained. Both Paulina and Dash glanced at each other before.

"No deal," They both said in union.

"Great," Valerie drawled as she was dragged into her room to get ready.

A Half hour later

"Who would host an event at this ungodly time in the morning anyhow?" Valerie grumbled as she along with Paulina and Dash trudged along toward the fashion event. Dash opted to hold her hand to tug her along faster knowing that at the pace she was going they'd be late. And if that happen he knew they'd never hear the end of it from Paulina.

"The early bird and worm Bun Bun," Paulina said. Valerie was going to ask her what that had to do with anything but decided against it not wanting to have to decipher Paulina's crazed logic.

After walking three blocks the trio finally reached their destination only to find that a lengthy line had already begun to form.

"Ugh could this line be any slower?" Paulina whined crossing her arms.

"Next," The bouncer said as he let a couple pass by.

"Oh my God," Valerie groaned.

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"Hurry Danny, we're almost there," Sam huffed as she along with Danny raced toward the Fashion event.

"Slow down Sam," Danny yelled just narrowly avoiding a wad of gum that was stuck on the sidewalk.

"Well if you didn't forget we wouldn't have to be rushing now would we?" Sam barked.

"Oh come on, I already said sorry," Danny whined.

"Just keep running Fenton!" Sam laughed as they continued on.

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Finally the duo reached their destination, breathless and tired.

"See told you we'd make it," Danny joked making Sam chuckle.

Taking Danny by the hand Sam led him along through the line toward the front where they heard a familiar voice.

"What!? Do you even know who I am? I am Paulina, the most fashionable girl in all of Amity Park now let me through!" Paulina barked at the bouncer.

"Is that-Oh God of all places why here?" Sam moaned as she and Danny approached the trio.

"Calm down Paulina," Dash said but recoiled when Paulina snapped at him before turning her wrath to the two bodies that had moved closer to her.

"Oh great! Didn't anyone tell you this was a fashion show and not a freak show?" Paulina remarked. Sam snorted.

"Well then I guess you freaks aren't allowed in then. Come on Danny," Sam said pulling him next to her.

Valerie's blood ran cold the second she laid eyes on Danny. Her body began to tremble uncontrollably. From fear or anger she didn't know. All that she could process was that her attacker, her rapist was right in front of her. She took two dizzy steps away from him.

Danny on the other hand was having a much different reaction to her. His heart was hammering, but for an entirely different reason than Valerie's. He'd recognized her almost immediately and his heart nearly leaped from his chest. His reaction baffled him. He hadn't a clue why his body had reacted so strongly to the woman. All that he knew was that he was...happy to see Valerie.

"Hi Valerie," Danny greeted shyly unbeknownst to him that the simple greeting caused silent distress in the girl. Valerie visibly tensed as she glared in disgust at Danny. Taken aback by the hostile glare Danny looked down nervously.

"Why here, why now? Why?" Valerie screamed in her mind. Her body was rigid and tense. He'd just smiled at her, said hi to her. After everything he'd done to her he had the nerve, the audacity to greet her as if nothing had happened? As if he were innocent and Valerie had forgotten! No he was toying with her, plotting something sinister. No doubt he was mocking her. After violating her he had the nerve to reappear in front of her and say hi to her. That fucking bastard!

"Thanks P-Cash," Sam said to the bouncer who had let the rope up for her.

"What!?" Pauline Exclaimed drawing attention. "I've been in this stupid line since FOREVER and you let them go in!?" Sam scoffed at the ignorant girl.

"It's my parents fashion event smart one of course Danny and I get to go in ahead of everybody else," Sam informed.

"No way," Paulina gawked incredulously.

"Right this way Miss Mason," The bouncer said. Paulina growled as Sam stuck her tongue out teasingly.

Dash, who'd been beside Valerie the whole time took notice of the shy looks Danny was shooting his girlfriend. Highly aware of the duos past romance Dash opted to stake his claim over the woman right then and there.

"Hey Fenton, stop giving my girl the googly eyes why don't cha," Dash sneered as he placed a possessive arm around Valerie who flinched upon contact.

Crimson flashed through Danny's eyes as he glanced at the contact shared between the two.

"Relax Dash, I don't want any trouble," Danny growled. A strong surge flowed through him urging him forward but he resisted it. Glancing at Valerie he could see that she refused to meet his gaze as she glowered silently at the ground. Danny frowned. Why didn't she look at him.

mine!

Last night's dream flooded his mind causing his eyes to go wide in surprise.

"Come on Danny, we're going in," Sam said gently grabbing his hand, snapping him out of his thoughts.

"Oh, yeah ok sure," Danny said, his mind still in a fog.

"Wait!" Paulina said halting Sam and Danny's advancement. "Sam, chicaaaaa. It'd be totally awesome if you let us in with you," Paulina suggested shooting Sam a fake smile.

"And just why would I do that?" Sam asked humoring the girl.

"Because that's what friends do come oooon. Think about all the fun times we've shared," Paulina said.

"Paulina the only memories I have of you are of pain and torment so why in the hell would I do you any favors?" Sam frowned.

"Please Sam, please please please," Paulina begged drawing a few onlookers attention.

"Ugh," Sam face palmed. "Okay fine! But so help me Paulina if you mess this up for my parents I'll-"

"Yaay," Paulina squealed cutting off Sam's threat. "Hurry up slowpokes lets go," Paulina said as she dragged Valerie and Dash by the hand into the building.

Both P-Cash and Danny shot Sam a look.

"Don't say a word," Sam warned as she and Danny stalked inside the building.

A/N lol I actually had a dream that Sam and Paulina were making out. It was weird O.o