Danny was at war. With himself. He knew that he cared for Lindsay in a way that extended beyond the bond of a friend or a partner, but he also knew that she was still very vulnerable, even if she wouldn't admit it. He didn't want to rush things, didn't want to ruin the bond that they had, but he needed something more. He wanted to be there for her, to protect her and hold her close when she was scared. He wanted to be her One. The person that was right for her in every way. He already knew that she was his One, but he didn't know how to tell her. What was he supposed to do? Go up to her and be all like "Hey Linds, you're The One!" That would terrify her. He didn't want to drive her away, couldn't drive her away, for without her he was nothing.
Lindsay was at war. With herself. She cared for Danny more than just a friend, but was afraid that she would be rushing into a relationship too quickly after one went sour. She knew that Danny would never hurt her, he'd never so much as lay a finger on her, except in a kind way, of course, but she was scared. Images of Vince haunted her day and night. She couldn't sleep, in fear that he would come back and finish what he had begun. The only time she ever felt safe was when she was with Danny. He was her Person. The person that she wanted to protect her and love her and always be there. She knew that she couldn't tell him. It would freak him out, and then he'd grow distant. She couldn't risk that, for without him she was terrified and alone.
A/N Whoa buddy! That's a really short one! But, I couldn't come up with anything else to add to this chapter to make it longer, so I decided to just make it it's own little…hmmm what's the right word? Snippet. It's a snippet of a chapter. There you go. Have fun, and review the snippet. A real chapter will be up shortly.
xoxo
Lia