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Chapter eight: Divine intervention

Despondent, distracted,
You're vicious and romantic;
These are a few of my favourite things.
All of those flavours and
This is what you choose:
Past the blues, past the blues,
And on to something new,

Tom's pov

When Tom woke up the next morning a small plan had formed inside his head. He knew very well that he had promised not to tell anyone, but that shouldn't keep him from getting just a little bit involved, now should it?

If his two friends were going to be this stubborn and put him in the middle of it all, he was going to interfere. He called Harry and Dougie and made them come over as soon as they could; he knew that he would need help to pull this off.

'So what was it that you so desperately needed to tell us?' Harry asked as he took a seat on Toms couch.

'I've just come across some very interesting information that I'm not allowed to tell anyone about, but…' he started and then paused slightly for a more dramatic effect.

'Oh, come on Tom' Doug said getting restless. 'Just tell us'

'Fine, Frankie came over last night and told me that she's been having feelings for Danny and then Danny told me the same thing, but for Frankie'

'Ohh, I knew it!' Doug said excitedly. 'Finally, those two are like made for each other'

'I know, but they are also stubborn as hell, and neither of them wants to tell the other'

'So, why are we here then?'

'Because we're going to interfere, that's why'

'Cool' he added leaning back on the couch only to get back up seconds later, 'How?'

'We need to think of a mastermind-like totally-bullet-proof this-can-only-end-one-way plan with a capital P. This is going to take a lot'

'So we have to think' Harry said with a sigh 'on our day off…'

'Yep, for the sake of Danny and Frankie, we actually have to think' Tom responded with a smirk. 'Now, are you going to help me or not?'

'I'm in'

'Sure, why not'

'Haha, this is so cool, we can be like the three musketeers of love or something'

'One one condition though Tom' Harry started in a serious voice.

'What?'

'Never call us that again'

'But I thought it was catchy' Tom said with a small pout.

'No'

'Fine'

Something real, make it timeless,
An act of God and nothing less will be accepted.
So if you're calling me out,
Then count me out.

Danny's pov

Danny was woken by the sun trying to blind him and quickly buried his face in the pillows. He stayed like that for a long time trying to straighten his mind up a bit. All these new feelings were confusing him, but the more he tried not to think about it, the more he did.

Even in his dreams he had been haunted by images of Frankie smiling and laughing, but the more he tried to reach out for her, the farther away she got.

The frustrated feelings he had experienced in his dreams stayed with him while he walked to the bathroom for a shower, and by now they were driving him up the walls.

He was hoping that the warm water could was some of his troubles away, but knew it probably wouldn't. "It would be rather nice though, if it did" he thought to himself while putting on some new clothes.

As he walked into the kitchen he was surprised that he didn't find Frankie in there. She was always up before him and had breakfast ready, when he though about it, not once over the last couple of weeks had he been up before her. Strange, but maybe she had to go to work earlier or something.

He grabbed some cereal and took it with him to eat in front of the TV. He flicked it on, choosing some random music-channel and relaxed a bit. When one of his favourite bands came on he started humming along and then realised that he hadn't played his guitar for almost 24 hours. He walked over to his guitar wall and took down his favourite acoustic one and started strumming it. He was just getting into it when his a-string broke and as a result he let out a frustrated growl. "Now I have to go out and get new ones" he began thinking "but that means that I get to see Frankie" he smiled at the thought and put his guitar down a walked out the door to where his car was parked.

Yeah, we're stubborn and melodramatic,
A real class act.
You see, I know a few of your favourite things.
Five in the morning and all comes out pouring,
Love, out the same way in.

Frankie's pov

Frankie looked up as she heard the bell ring, signalling someone walking through the door and smiled when she realised who it was. He had this effect on her, just by being in the same room he could make her about ten times happier, without even saying a word.

When he returned her smile she thought about the feelings that she wasn't supposed to be feeling and sighed a bit. This was her best friend that she was thinking about; she had to push these feelings aside, because she could never imagine not having him around. It was as simple as that.

'Hey, what are you doing here?' she asked as he walker up to her.

'I was out of strings, and I figured I could see you for a while. You left really early this morning didn't you?'

'Pretty much' she smiled at him, 'let me guess, A-strings right?'

'You know me all to well' he said with a small chuckle 'Would let me take you out for a quick cup of coffee?'

'Yeah, sounds great'

'Perfect' he answered while reaching out his arm for her to take.

'Mike, I'm going out for a while' Frankie yelled to her boss who was lurking around in the back trying to listen in on their conversation. He knew all about her feelings for Danny but didn't try to give her any advice which she appreciated.

'Ok, take as much time as you need hun'

'Thanks, see you in a bit' she ended with and the proceeded to grab Danny's arm. Linked together they walked down the street to their favourite café and managed to get one of the tables in the window, the one with the comfy chairs which Frankie liked so much.

'I have a question for you' Danny began looking serious.

'Ok, what?'

'I know you don't really like the whole famous-thing, but I'm going to this movie premiere tonight and I was wondering if you would like to come with me'

'Yeah sure, sounds like fun'

'And I would just really appre…Huh? You said yes?'

'Yes I did' Frankie laughed. 'Don't be surprised'

'I'm not' he said returning the smile. 'Now I can't wait until tonight, its going to be so much fun'

'Are the boys bringing someone as well?'

'Yep, Doug and Harry are bringing dates, I haven't got a clue who though'

'It's probably their mystery-girls. 'Doug has been going on about her all week now'

'Oh, cool'

'Question: what do you wear to a premiere like this?' Frankie asked with a puzzled look on her face.

'Answer: I don't know, something pretty I suppose'

'Something pretty? That's your answer?'

'Yeah, so, I'm not good with that stuff'

'I can tell. Then I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave you now, I have some serious shopping to do'

'Fine, I should get back anyway, see if Tom wants to come around for a while'

'Ok, I'll see you tonight then'

'Yep, we're leaving around seven'

Frankie said goodbye to Danny and continued to walk down the road to where the shopping-streak was located. She had no idea what she was looking for, but it was shopping so she was happy. "Maybe it'll get my mind of Danny for a while" she thought while browsing through store after store.

After a while she finally found what she was looking for: a simple black dress that fell just above her knee. She twirled around in the dressing-room feeling the thin fabric gently sweep around her legs and she suddenly felt like a small child again. She laughed out loud at her youngish state of mind and quickly decided that she needed new shoes to match the dress as well.

Something real, make it timeless,
An act of God and nothing less will be accepted.
Now if you're calling me out,
Then count me out.

Danny's pov

'Frankie where are you? We're going to be late!' He yelled to her from his spot in the hallway.

'I'm coming, geez don't worry, we have plenty of time' he heard her say from somewhere in the apartment.

Danny sighed quietly and got back to his spot in front of the mirror to check his hair once again.

'So what do you think?'

At the sound of her voice her turned around and rested his eyes on her. He felt his breath caught in his throat and he realised that he was staring at her.

'I… Wow! I mean, yeah, wow, you look great' he managed to get out.

'Thanks' she said looking down at her dress. 'So, is it good enough for a movie-premier?'

'Hell yes, its perfect' he said opening the door for her. 'Shall we?'

'We shall'

They got in his car and drover over to Tom's place to meet up with the others. While driving Danny couldn't stop thinking about how great Frankie looked tonight. Not that she didn't look great normally, but tonight, there was just something about her that he couldn't really point out.

They stopped in front of Tom's and Danny rushed around to open the door for her.

'Hey guys, over here' he heard Doug say and they walked over to where he was standing with his date.

'Frankie, Danny, this is Jessica. Jess, this is Frankie and Danny'

'Hi, it's nice to meet you' she said rather shyly.

'It's great to finally meet you too' Frankie said. 'Doug talks about you all the time'

'Oh really? Does he now?' Jessica said and turned to Dougie who was turning a deep shade of red.

'I might have said one or two things about you' he said quietly

'That is so sweet, only good things I hope' she said turning back to Frankie.

'Of course' she smiled and then leaned closer and whispered 'I think he really likes you'

'Really? Because I like him too'

'I'm sure'

After their little conversation Frankie walked back over to where Danny was stood and gave him a small hug.

'What was that for?'

'I don't know, I just felt like hugging you'

'Thanks' he said and placed his arm around her shoulder. 'Look at those two, they really like each other.

'I know, it's so sweet'

"I wish that hug could have been a little bit longer" Danny thought to himself as they got back in the car. "So much for trying to get rid of my feelings, being around her like this, only makes me want her more".

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When they got to the movie-premier they were instantly noticed by the photographers and reporters and they all lined up for the pictures.

'So Danny, who are you here with tonight?' one of them asked.

'Ehm, this is my, eh best friend' he said wishing he could have said something else.

Frankie's pov

'Ehm, this is my, eh best friend' she heard him say placing an arm over her shoulders. Frankie smiled to the cameras and tried to hide what she was feeling. She really wished that reported hadn't asked that question, "Just rub it in why don't you" she thought as she fake-smiled again.

Once inside the theatre she relaxed a bit and smiled, for real this time, when Harry came over holding hands with a girl.

'Frankie, I'd like you to meet Sarah'

'Hi, I'm Frankie, its nice too meet you' she said taking the girls hand.

'Wow, I really love your dress' Sarah said with a huge smile which made Frankie like her instantly.

'Thanks, want to come with me to the bathroom?'

'Yeah sure, should we bring the others as well?'

'Lets, its more fun that way' Frankie answered with a smile and quickly found both Tom's girlfriend and Jessica, and dragged them towards the toilets.

Harry's pov

Harry watched all the girls disappear into the toilets and shock his head smiling at the sight.

'That is such a cliché' he said to Doug who was standing next to him.

'Totally, Sarah seems nice by the way'

'She really is, and you and Jessica seem to get along really well'

'I know, there's just something about her, I can't take my eyes of her' he said with a dreamy look.

'I know the feeling'

When all the girls got back they all made their way over to the movie-salon and found their seats, but not before stacking up on popcorn and soda to go all they way around.

Danny and Frankie were sitting next to each other, at the end of the line and were sharing a bucket between them. Every now and they would reach for popcorn at the same time and gently brush their fingertips against each other, sending tingling feelings through both of them.

After about half the movie Danny turned his head from the movie and focused on Frankie who had her hand down her top.

'Not that I don't like it, but what are you up to?'

'Have you ever tried to eat popcorn with anything other than a turtle neck on? The popcorn fall down her and I can't just leave them, you know'

'You're funny, you know that.

'Haha, ditto' she said smirking sarcastically.

When the movie finished the whole gang decided to go out to get something to eat, but they didn't make it far before Frankie realised that she had forgotten her purse inside. Danny followed went with her to get it as the others walked ahead to the restaurant.

'Ok, someone tell me because I'm dying to know' Jessica said excitedly. 'Those two are totally a couple right?'

'Danny and Frankie?' Doug asked her and when she nodded he continued. 'No, they both like each other but they won't admit it to the other'

'Oh, bummer' she said showing of her thinking face. 'We should do something about that'

'We're trying to, but we could always use some female input as well'

'Oh, cool! Now let me hear it, what have you got so far?' she said turning to Tom.

The gang huddled up and talked about the plan while Danny and Frankie slowly caught up with them. Once they did, a clear plan had been formed and was about to be put into action.

Something real, make it timeless,
An act of God and nothing less will be accepted.
I said real, make it timeless,
An act of God and nothing less will be accepted.
Now if you're calling me out,
Then count me out.