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"Ok, so how did Claudius murder King Hamlet?" Danny looked at both boys sitting across from him at the kitchen table who in return looked to the ceiling for an answer as if it would suddenly materialize before their eyes. Matt looked down at Danny first.

"He poured poison in his ear!"

"You are correct!" Danny responded in his best game show voice. Dash crossed his arms and muttered a displeased grunt. "I knew that."

"Of course Dash. Ok, next, who is young Hamlet's love interest? " A pause.

"Ophelia." Matt responded again.

"Correct. Why does Hamlet feign madness throughout the play?" Another pause.

"Because no one minds a mad man snooping around so they wouldn't pay him attention when he looked for clues to his father's murder." Matt smiled proudly at his answer.

Danny chuckled softly at the boy's joy. "Correct again Matt. Let's give Dash a turn ok? Dash, what is the purpose of Hamlet staging the play The Murder of Gonzago?"

"Um...oh I know. The play showed how Hamlet's dad was killed and he wanted to see Claudius's reaction to prove his guilt. I'm right, right?"

"Yeah Dash you're right. Good job, you're a little bit less brain dead everyday. One more question and I think we're done for today. This one's for you too Dash. Who does Hamlet kill thinking he is Claudius?"

"Oh I know this one too. Polinus!"

"Polonius? Yes you're right. Ok let's finish up today it's getting late." The raven hair boy stood stretching out his sore limbs. His battle with Ember yesterday had gone on a little too long for comfort and the fresh bruises and scrapes made him feel like he was losing his touch. He blamed the long evenings spent tutoring Dash and Matt because he knew his body needed it's rest. The past 4 evenings proved particularly draining even with Warren's help due to both jocks constant disagreement. Danny walked over to the sink and placed his plate in the water. "Okay guys. Finish eating, clean up, then get the hell outta here so I can get some beauty sleep."

Dash snorted. "I don't think all the sleep in the world can help you there Fenton." Dash lied, he knew the younger boy was attractive even with dark circles under his eyes but there was no way in hell he would ever admit to it.

Matt stood with plate in hand and followed Danny's lead. "I don't think you need the sleep Danny." Danny smiled shyly, his cheeks turning a light pink color, Dash noticed, just like he noticed the look Matt giving him. A smug look, as if saying "Matt: 3 Dash: -100"

"Actually," Matt continued,"I was wondering if you wanted to hang out Saturday. Go to the movies or get something to eat. You know as a thanks for taking your time to tutor me." Dash's head was filled with spite.

"That sounds great," Matt gave Dash a wide smirk, "However, I can't. I'm hanging out with Warren that day." The smile faltered.

Dash smirked. Warren. Matt didn't know about Warren.

"Who's Warren?"

"His boyfriend."

"No," Danny gave Dash a meaningful look, "He's a really close friend." Dash raised his eyebrows.

"You said he was your boyfriend."

"No Dash. You said he was my boyfriend."

"Well you can bring him along to then. It would be fun." Matt was clearly displeased about having to share Danny but it was better than nothing.

"Sorry Matt but he's pretty picky about who I bring along. Maybe some other time. Ok?"

"Yeah, maybe some other time then."

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"Uh, one chocolate and one strawberry please." The man behind the counter opened the glass door and expertly scooped up a ball of chocolate ice cream, then another and another until there were three balls squished on top of each other on the waffle cone and then repeated the process with the strawberry ice cream. "Here you go." Danny took the ice cream, one in each hand. "That will be $4.36."Warren approached the counter and handed the man a crisp five dollar bill. "Keep the change." Danny handed Warren the strawberry ice cream and was awarded with a "Thanks" and a quick kiss on the cheek. Danny remained completely unfazed by the gesture. "You're welcome."He began to lick his chocolate delicacy while Warren chuckled.

Outside the weather was perfect for a stroll around the park. It was hot but not scalding, with an occasional cool breeze and a sufficient amount of clouds. Danny walked alongside Warren in a satisfied silence. They lapped at their ice cream and indulged themselves in the shade of the trees that lined the walkway and the sounds of children playing in the nearby baseball field. After ten minutes or so contently walking in silence Warren nudged Danny's shoulder with his own and nodded his head to Danny's right where a couple of boys their his age where staring at them questioningly. Danny was confused as to why until he recognized the Casper High blazers and then the Casper High faces. One of the boys waved eagerly to Danny now that he had gotten the brunets attention. His blonde friend looked at the ground in what appeared to be annoyance. Warren looked down at blushing brunet with a raised eyebrow. "Friends of yours?" Danny waved back but not as eagerly.

"Kinda. The asian one used to be a bully but he's cool now and the blonde one is still a bully." As much as Warren knew about Danny's unfortunate crush on the blonde jock he didn't actually know Dash or what he looked like which made this all the more awkward for Danny.

Kwan made his way to Danny a smile plastered on his face for no apparent reason, Dash trailed lazily behind him.

"Danny! It's been a while. How're you doing? Hi I'm Kwan." The last sentence was directed to Warren with an outstretched hand.

"Warren. Nice to meet you." Warren shook the hand with a polite smile. As much of a bad boy he was he was still a well-mannered rich boy at heart. After shaking he turned expectantly towards Dash. "And you?"

"Dash." The blonde muttered not at all pleased to have met the possible competition. He crossed his arms.

"Oh." Warren raised both eyebrows. "Oh, so you're the famous Dash Baxter." Warren let out a delighted chuckle which caused Dash to turn red.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing, nothing at all just that I've heard a lot about you from Danny." The brunet clasped a hand to his face. Curse you Warren!

"You have?" Both Kwan and Dash responded simultaneously. Dash tone one of confusion and Kwan's one of excitement.

"Yeah. He often comes to me with Dash caused injuries and has me treat them." Warren took a second to analyze Dash's pained face before continuing. "I really must thank you though. Because of you I get to touch D's body however much I want without getting punched. You should try it too, he's really soft." Dash stared jealous daggers at the silver haired boy. No doubt about this one. He's got a bad case of the love bug. "Though you probably know that by now from all the one to one contact." Dash made to charge forward, fist pulled back and ready to punch, but Kwan got a hold of him by the shoulders and kept him put.

"Ok, I think that's enough guys. Kwan, Dash, it was a pleasure seeing you, really, but we must get going now. Ren, let's go." Danny gave Warren a forceful jerk by his bicep and started dragging him away.

"Wait." Kwan released Dash to grab Warren. "Where are you guys going?" He sounded desperate but he didn't care if it meant he could get Dash/Danny bonding time.

"Just going to my place to hang out." Warren replied coolly. "Wanna join? I've got an Xbox and COD: Black Ops."

Dash opened his mouth to decline but not before Kwan shouted a hefty "Yes" Paulina was going to love him for this and if he got to play COD in the process who cared.

The group of four walked towards Warren's apartment. A certain nervous blonde mumbling curses next to a certain nervous brunet and a hyper Kwan going over COD strategies with an equally hyper Warren.

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Me: "For the few of you who don't know what COD is, no it's not a tasty fish, well it is but no, it's short for Call Of Duty, an annoying game my brother plays without me because I whooped his ass too many times."

Danny: "Back to the story?"

Me: "Oh yeah. Thank you. Well how did you like it?"

Danny: "Not much plot."

Me: "I know. I'm sorry. I went on a trip to L.A. with my friends for a few days. Mix that with laziness and California heat and well yeah. I just needed to get it done though. I promise the next chapter will be better."

Warren: "What's gonna happen at my place? Anything steamy?"

Kwan: "Yeah anything steamy?"

Me: "Haha...not tellin. Ok well it's moderately steamy but not with who you're expecting...maybe."

Dash: "So not with me?"

Me: "...bye guys!"