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The booth was consumed with chatter and questions like, "What are their burgers like?" and, "What should i get to drink?" the latter of which which Asuna asked Kazuto seemingly to take his attention off of Shino. She didn't feel too remorseful toward Asuna, but she did get a little jealous after a while. The waitress was actually really kind and a friend of Dan's. She had vibrant pink hair and wore thick glasses. After they ordered they waited patiently for their food. Shino had ordered a water and a small tray of fries.

The waitress came out carrying a large tray of food and drinks giving them to their respective people. Dan had only ordered a large pepsi and no food. Shino wanted to ask why he didn't get a burger or fries at least, and was about to before the waitress, Hannah, tripped over the rug. Dan reacted, quickly catching her by the shoulders. The group didn't even notice him move until it was over. Hannah blushed and said a quick thank you before rushing into the kitchen.

The table ate and chatted about school, work, relationships with family, and various other topics before Asuna finally spoke up with, "Kay so, does anybody volunteer to sing first?" everyone looked to Danny who supposedly always took up that offer.

"Oh so is that the only reason you brought me here?!" his tone surprised and scared Shino, "You only want to use me for my voice" a feigning of childlike sobbing told Shino he was only kidding. His sarcasm came off as really strong, if you didn't know him well or if he didn't ease the tension you wouldn't ever know it even was sarcasm. "Alright i might as well." he moved up to the stage. The older machine whirred as it registered his request. The intro to Darker Side of The Moon by Otherwise played.

Danny looked so confident as he took in a breath before completely ROCKING the song. The applause sounded through the bar as he bowed and stepped off the stage and sat back down in his spot and taking a long drink of his pepsi.

"That was AMAZING!" Shino said, unable to hold in her praise, "you hit those notes perfectly!"

"Yea but i tore the hell out of my throat." he said laughing.

"I wish i could sing like you do!" Rika said with a pouty face. "Well then try to focus on how the instruments sound in the background." was his reply. The clock at the bar read 8:46. Hannah said her shift ended at 8:30.

Dan shot his head to the left towards the bar as Hannah walked out. Shino was confused at first but suddenly noticed what he was focused on. Hannah was being harassed by three guys just within earshot, "No I won't now leave me alone!" She exclaimed. The biggest and roughest looking guy stood up, "now don't make this harder than it has to be!" he grabbed hannah by the shoulder.

"NO LEAVE ME ALONE YOU PERV!" She yelled. Dan stood up fast, without drawing any attention to it, and walked over to the commotion. He grabbed the guy's shoulder and simply and calmly said, "Come on dude she told you to stop."

"You're gonna wanna walk away kid before you get hurt." the guy said turning his head toward Dan.

Hannah's eyes widened broadly, "Dan no i can ha-" she was abruptly cut off by Dan, "No you're going to let the girl go before you make another mistake you might regret." The second guy started on Dan before being held back by the first. He stared Dan in the eyes with pure hate for a solid eight seconds and said, "Come on guys lets go." as he let go of Hannah's shoulder.

As they walked away Dan turned toward Hannah smiling warmly. Hannah drew her hand back and before anyone could register what was happening SMACK! "YOU IDIOT THAT WAS SO RECKLESS" She screamed and Dan stared back in shock, "I HAD IT UNDER CONTROL!" she started crying and threw herself into his arms, "YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT YOU RECKLESS BASTARD!" She hit him hard on the chest.

Dan started laughing hard and squeezed her into his hug, "I'm sorry i was just keeping my promise. Scarlet made me swear to keep yo-"

"DAMN SCARLET AND YOUR DAMN PROMISE!" She said crying harder, "DON'T THROW YOURSELF INTO DANGER FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME!"

The bar had been looking at the two already but know they gave all attention to them. Shino felt a pang of guilt as another, uglier feeling surfaced. She wasn't sure but it felt like jealousy. She looked on at how they were attached and wished she could have a person like that in her life. It was stupid to think he would go for someone like me anyway, she thought, i guess i just cling on to the first people to help...

Shino looked down at the table, unable to take in much of the situation anymore, as she drank from her straw. A few minutes later Dan walked back to the table, "Hey Kazuto," he threw his keys at the swordsman, "i'm gonna walk Hannah home so go ahead and take the van. I'll be over in the morning to pick it up." and with that he was gone…