Danny knew he was nuts. He wasn't in love with Mindy. He was in love with... the idea of her. A woman who would need him, but was still strong and confident. A woman who liked herself enough to not always be obsessing over what she, or herself looked like. A woman who wouldn't judge people, or him as she already knew him better than anybody. A woman who was so beautiful without trying and made him happier than he'd ever been, just by spending some time with her.
But Mindy? Mindy was off limits. She had become his best friend. She was there for him whenever he needed somebody, and when he didn't want her to be. She made him laugh when he didn't think he could.
But she was also his colleague and it was unprofessional. It was really wrong. He'd know her for so long, it was crazy.
But dammit, it was Mindy.
There was a reason all those guys fell for her, even if they were assholes. She was unique in every sense of the word. There was nobody like her. And guys saw that, and in a way, she was almost like a prize to be won, one of a kind. If a girl like that was to be in love with you, you could get anybody.
Not that she was a prize to Danny. God no. He didn't try to 'win' her, he knew relationships weren't like that. She definitely wasn't a prize to him. The very idea that she could be made him angry.
So as Danny Castelleno fell to sleep with a beautiful, sweet, adorable women in his arms, he gently squeezed her tighter, making sure to enjoy this moment while it lasted.
Danny awoke to a smell that was reminded him of the colour orange. To his pleasure Mindy was still, presumably asleep, huddled up to him on the couch. His hand slowly moved from her lower back to the bottom of the back of her head as he hugged her trying not to wake her. He felt kinda creepy, but he couldn't help himself.
His eyes closed shut as Mindy buried her neck into his neck so her mouth was lightly touching it. Danny figured the universe was playing a cruel trick on him to test his self control. He decided to see if he could wake her up gently by stroking her arm. She didn't stir. He brushed it a little harder, still trying to wake her nicely so that she wouldn't wake up mad, although Danny always thought she looked adorable when she was angry. Normally. Okay, only when he knew it was a kinda joke between the two of them.
Suddenly, Danny flushed as her lips kissed his neck. He held his breathe, having no clue of what he was supposed to do. She kissed it a few more times and brought her hand up to the bottom of his jawline, pulling his head in slightly closer. She kissed and Danny curled his toes and was desperate to say something. Desperate to kiss her.
"Mmm, morning Kasey." She muttered into his neck.
Son of a bitch.
"Mindy! Mindy wake up, you fell asleep." Danny rose up and Mindy dropped off of him and onto the sofa, definitely awake.
"Ow! Danny, what was that for?" Mindy pulled down her clothes, which looked great on her Danny couldn't help but notice. She looked hot in whatever she wore, but her clothes look comfy and her t-shirt made her look so sweet. Danny shook his head.
"You..you moved onto me, I didn't want you to get comfy. That would have been weird." Danny ruffled up his raven-coloured hair in frustration.
"I'm sorry, I'm tired. But that was uncalled for Danny."
"Look, I'm sorry Min, I just..." His voice lowered and softened considerably. He coughed and raised it again "I can't have you sleeping on me. For crying out loud Mindy, you have a boyfriend!"
"So wake me up!" She complained. They carried on arguing for a little while until Mindy stormed out in a huff. She wasn't being practical, they live opposite each other and work in the same building, what was the point in avoiding him now?
He realised he needed to go home,as he'd slept in his scrubs and wasn't feeling too great in them so he headed to the underground. He waited for the next train to arrive and he spotted her trying to find behind another person. He smiled, and wondered over.
"Danny, I wasn't in t-" She began but he cut her off.
"I'm sorry. It's just, I know you're still upset about Kasey going to Haiti. And you, well, you called me Kasey. So I thought I should get up. I panicked."
"I called you Kasey?"
"Kasey."
"Like, in my sleep?"
"I think so."
"Danny I am so sorry." She began to get flustered.
"No it's fine, it's just you were cuddling me an-"
"I was what?" Danny freaked at her question. He wasn't supposed to mention that. He opened his mouth a few times, trying to think of something to say.
"Yeah, I mean, like not a lot. Just like.." He trailed off, ensure of what to say.
"Like, what, exactly Danny?" She demanded and without thinking Danny placed his hand on the back of her neck. His other hand went onto her back and brought her slightly closer to him.
"It was fine, honestly it was nothing."
"Mmm." She agreed, shaking her head a little. Danny continued to hold the back her neck, enjoying the warmth of her skin on his in the cold station. Her head lifted up and she stared at Danny with those big, beautiful eyes that made Danny want to melt. Her eyes flickered downwards of his eyes, and onto his lips, as his did with hers before feeling her move only slightly with her head. This set panic alarms off in Danny's head and he jumped away from her. She looked down at the gross, concrete floor before they realised their train was getting in.
Most of the journey was spent in silence, only talking when they felt they had something to comment about, such as the weather. Or a new patient. Eventually though, Danny dared to smile in an apologetic way and Mindy returned one. From then on out, the conversation flowed like usual.
Since Mindy had moved into the apartment next to his, they nearly always went to and from work together. It was nice for Danny to spend some time with his friend,and the journey was too long and boring to take by himself. He hated it.
When they got to their floor, Danny and Mindy lingered in the hallway, both unsure of what to do.
"You know. I was..um..I was planning on cooking later tonight if you fancied it? I always make too much and everything." Danny offered and Mindy grinned.
"Chuck in a movie and I'm there."
"Done. See you around 7?"
"What am I, an old lady?" Mindy laughed and Danny chuckled too.
"Eight then."
"Deal." And with that, Mindy rushed into her apartment with a flurry of her coat leaving a very happy Danny smiling in the hallway.
Hey, I hoped you enjoyed the second chapter. Not much to say except please review, follow, favourite etc it means a lot and I hope you enjoyed it. I've been watching the Mindy Project as I write this to get inspiration, so hopefully characters and everything are okay. Sorry if I don't use the correct American words for things by the way. English, so I don't know what you call some things, so sorry in advance! Thanks for reading, I'll be updating soon!
