A/N: Chapter Five was basically pointless, I know. But I wanted to write a chapter where I could show my ever so devoted readers *smiles* how their relationship had been since Chapter Four. I'm sorry I left such a Gap, jumping from Late September to Early November. But I just can't write fluff, and that's what their relationship has basically been in my mind's eye. \

Yes, Danny will find out, as will the other people. Just to explain something, in my story Danny is married to Vicky, finally!

What I am attempting to do is write many chapters, and then upload them. I write pretty fast, so I'll have many chapters up soon!

Since I just put up Chapter Five, I'll have to wait for a few more reviews to come in until I have a winner, if anyone does remember at all!

Now, time for the story!

Chapter Six: Danny Says...

Stephanie's POV:

"Dad, can I talk to you? I have something really important to tell you." I said, walking into the kitchen.

My dad would be in a good mood. Today was Black Friday and he had gotten up really early and gotten some really good deals on cleaning supplies like a vacuum cleaner. Actually, three of them. Why? I don't know. But my dad was having the time of his life staring at his vacuum cleaner.

"What is it?" He asked me, turning to look at me. I hesitated.

"Well, I'm kind of dating someone." I said, looking down.

"That's nice."

I looked up. "Really, your not mad?"

"Your turning fifteen in a few months, you're certainly old enough to date someone as long as they're mature and responsible, don't do drugs, don't have a police record..."

I interrupted him. "Okay, but the thing is, you know him. And...you may not like him."

That seemed to drag his eyes away from his vacuum. "Now I'm suspicious...who is it?"

I took a deep breath. "Rusty."

"He was upset." I told Rusty over the phone that night.

"Was he mad?"

"No...I don't think so. He did say he doesn't want you coming over all the time, but otherwise then that he's okay with me seeing you at school and anywhere else...except here."

"Fine with me."

That surprised me.

"Why?"

"Michelle still has my nickel."

"What nickel?"

"Long story." (A/N: Anyone who understands exactly what Rusty means by Michelle still has his nickel gets to be...*drum roll*...MICHELLE'S BEST FRIEND IN THE NEXT CHAPTER! WHOOP WHOOP!)

"Okay. So at least he knows, right?"

"Yeah, that's great. But he's not just saying it's okay, when really he's planning to come and kill me?"

"No, of course not. He always liked you, sort of. Well, he liked your mom."

"Steph, I dyed the man's hair green, and he doesn't hate me?"

"No, he doesn't."

"Mhmm."

We talked for a little while, then Rusty had to go because his dad was home. And I needed to spend some girl time with Gia.

I called Gia and asked her if she wanted to come over to watch a movie. She said yes, then she called Mickey. They both showed up soon, and I had a lot of fun. I had been focused on Rusty for so long, it was nice to be with girl friends.

"Hey, Steph." Uncle Jesse walked into my room. I looked up from my homework.

"Yeah?"

"There's a band from your school coming to play at the Smash Club for New Band Night tonight. Just thought I'd let you know, in case you want to come." He told me.

"Really? What are they called?"

"Supposedly they're really big at Golden Gate High. They're called Big Apes or something."

"Big Monkey?"

"Yup, that was it."

"That's so cool! Everyone at my school LOVES THEM!" I exclaimed. "I have to go call Gia! And Mickey!" I started running out the door.

"Aren't you going to call Rusty. too?" He said bitterly.

I turned around. "What?"

"Danny told me about you and Rusty." He turned around. "Why him, Stephanie? He's so...ugh."

"He's changed!" I said. Then I went to call my friends.

Ring, Ring.

I picked up the phone. "Hello?"

"Stephanie! It's Gia! BIG MONKEY IS PLAYING AT THE SMASH CLUB TONIGHT!" I heard a scream.

"I know, I was about to call you. Ima call Mickey now, then."

"The lead singer is sooooo hot!" She gushed.

"He is." I agreed. I couldn't argue with her there. The lead singer Jake was a total babe.

"So is your babe coming?" She asked.

"Rusty?"

"Mmhmm."

"I don't know, why?"

"If I can get Jake to date me, then we can double date!"

"As if. Rusty may have some friends now, but he does not double date. He made that very clear to me when I told him about Mickey and Hermes." I told her.

"Well, it would be nice. Try to persaude him, okay?"

"Got it."

I hung up and called Mickey, who was almost as enthusiastic to see Big Monkey as Gia was, with the exception that she already had a boyfriend, so she just liked their music.

I hesitated to call Rusty, but finally decided on calling him. I asked him to come to the Smash Club with me, and he was excited because he had never been to the club before.

"Kay, see you there."

"Yup, bye."

I turned around to see Michelle staring at me.

"You're dating Rusty."

"So what if I am? It's none of your business anyway."

"I don't like Rusty. He's mean." She said.

"He was when he was nine."

"I still don't like him." Michelle turned around and walked away.

"This is a nice place." Rusty said as we sat down in a booth.

"Yeah, it is."

"What can I get you?" Kimmy said, coming over to our table.

"Another waittress." I mumbled.

"How much did you pay him to go out with you?" Kimmy asked me, looking at Rusty. That really offended him.

"She didn't pay me."

"Kimmy, I'll have a latte. But don't spit in it or I'll tell Uncle Jesse that you were the one who stole his best comb and used it to scratch your back." I knew how to deal with Kimmy. :-)

"Gosh." She said, then walked off.

"Who is she?" Rusty asked me.

"My sister's best friend. But she didn't go to college so she works here full time here now."

"She quite...unique?"

"She's awful, I know."

He smiled and leaned over the booth to kiss me. I was so into the kiss I didn't hear Kimmy come back.

"Get a room!" She yelled, putting my coffee down on the table. "Here's the latte. And since male blondie over here didn't order anything, I got 'im a Gibbler Special. That will be three dollars, $1.50 each.

"My uncle owns this place!" I exclaimed.

"So?"

"I don't have to pay!"

"Fine. But when your uncle asks me where the money for those two coffees is, I'll tell him that you refused to pay." And with that she walked away.

"Stephanie!" Gia came running over. "Jake asked me out!"

"That's great!"

"I know!" She noticed Rusty. "Who're you?"

I realized that Gia and Rusty had never met before.

"Gia, this is Rusty, Rusty, this is Gia." I said, introducing them.

"Nice to meet you." Rusty said.

"Same. But I have to go!" And then she ran away, probably to go tell Mickey about Jake.

When a slow song came on, Rusty asked me to dance. I agreed, but I was nervous. But it was nice twirling around with Rusty's arms around me, leaning on his shoulder with my arms around his neck.

I loved him.

Third-Person POV:

Danny watched Stephanie dance with Rusty while sipping his coffee. He couldn't believe that Stephanie would want to be with that boy. They had all but hated each other when he and Cindy were dating.

He sighed when Rusty and Stephanie kissed. It was a gentle kiss but still. He remembered when they kissed on New Years seven years ago. Was that a sign that they would one day together? He didn't know.

"Are you alright, Danny?" Vicky said, coming over to Danny. She sat next to him.

"Yes, I'm fine. But Stephanie is growing up so fast. I miss when she was little."

"I see. But she looks so happy with that boy. It can't be bad that she's happy, can't it?"

That lifted his spirits and made him feel better.

"No." He said, putting his arm around the woman that was finally his wife. "Not at all."

LONGEST CHAPTER EVER! (So far!)

CAN I GET A WHOOP WHOOP!

So anyway, let's hope I'm still inspired when I start writing Chapter Seven because this is so freakin' awesome!

But be warned, I may make them have a fight and break up because...
Well, I don't want to add to your problems, but I recently fell in love with someone. And today I found out they're in love with someone else. Now I have a broken heart and a romance story to write.
I probable won't make them fight and break up...yet...but maybe soon just to add a twist...but they eventually will have the happy ending we all want.
Any ideas or constructive critisism? I love all of your opinions, and I treasure any tips you guys and gals have for helping me make this story even better (if you guys want more fluff, *sigh*, I'll write more fluff) because I want to make this the best experience possible for all of you. Even if only one person would read this story, I'd love it because I just love knowing that people support me...

Ha, that was fluffy!

PEACE OUT HOMEDOGGIE!

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