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I have no idea why this chapter is so short, I think all of them are which is sad...word is playing tricks on me AGAIN.

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Danny could never let something go; if something seemed off or different at all he would always wonder. Most likely because if his own relationship with Rachel didn't make sense at all, this 'relationship' between Steve and Kono was completely crazy. They were crazy about each other; they had a beautiful baby girl and would spend half of the day talking about something new Elisa did or how gorgeous she was and then spend the other half of the day hanging around, smiling and flirting. It was stupid how this 'system' of theirs worked, because to him they were just wasting time.

"Can I ask you a question, Steven?" Danny spoke, and Steve turned around at the mention of his name. He usually did it when something 'important' was going through his head.

"Of course, Daniel," he replied with an amused tone which usually made Danny upset, but for Steve it was hilarious.

"When are you gonna ask Kono to marry you?"

Steve should have been surprised but he knew that this was bothering Danny since he often makes comments about his current lifestyle. Though he never actually told him, he knew he asked Kono practically every day. He always wondered when it was going to be his turn to be questioned and guessed he didn't have to wonder anymore.

"What makes you think I will ask her at all?"

"Excuse the hell out of me, Steven," Danny snapped. "I thought when you had a baby with a woman, the obvious next step was to actually become a couple?"

"But we're fine!"

"Don't give me that crap, please," Danny complained, not satisfied with the answer. "This thing between you and Kono doesn't make any sense at all, Steve. You know the only reason she hasn't mentioned anything about a wedding is because she's probably scared you'll back away?"

"I would never do that… and why have you been talking to Kono?" Steve was extremely confused about the direction this conversation was going because he hadn't talked about this with her and he should be doing this instead of Danny.

"Because somebody has to," he snapped again, "and I'm sure it's not gonna be you!"

"Look, Danny I appreciate your concern but…"

"Don't," he stopped him. "Don't tell me it's not my business because it is. You two are my friends and the way I see it is this isn't going anywhere. I know this system of yours works, but I also know that neither of you want to discuss this matter because you're scared. So, since you're my friend and all and you are in fact in need of an advice, I'm telling you this. Buy a ring, go home and pop the damn question already."

It wasn't something that Steve would admit, at least not aloud, but Danny was right. They never talked about it, even though this whole situation was fine and neither of them complained. He wanted to, but seeing her happy each morning when he arrived stopped him. He was dying to move forward, to wake up every morning with her lying by his side, to finally be called a family instead of… 'friends'? Were they just friends with a child? What were they?

"Hey, you ready to go home?" Steve asked Kono, as she was practically falling asleep at her desk. She smiled kindly at him.

"Yeah. I think I'm done with this paperwork."

They reach the door, waving at Danny and Chin on their way out. She yawned and he smiled at how innocent she looked, sitting next to him on the car. She shifted in her seat until she was comfortable enough, faced him for a second and then closed her eyes, drifting into a peaceful dream.

He sighed heavily, the previous conversation he had with Danny stuck in his brain. He was ready. He was oh-so ready to do this. He wondered though, was she really?

TBC

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