Danny's POV
I'd finally finished, I heard the gentle roaring of Alice's jeep as she approached, I decided to go outside, I had to know if she was okay. I opened the door and took one look at her, I stood so she couldn't see me. She was upset… unless you breath heavily and wipe your eyes for no reason these days. I walked outside as she jumped out.
"Alice." I began but she cut me off.
"Not now Danny… I don't wanna hear it." She mumbled, sadness evident in her voice.
"Alice." I spoke my forcefully, I walked quicker and spun her round to face me, her eyes were red and watery, what was wrong with her? This had to be more than the lion that's when I noticed her arm. "Alice?" Her name made my voice go softer, "What happened?"
"Cheetah bit me, I'm fine." She spat her words out. I cocked my head to the side.
"And the truth? You know Alice, you don't come back with red eyes for no reason, you're upset, you've been crying." I paused as she looked to the floor, I grabbed one of her hands. "This isn't about the lion is it, because Alice, I've lost some too and it wasn't your fault because…"
She cut me off, she pulled her hand out of mine, that hurt, but what hurt more, was the fact she was angry and upset and the thing that hurt the most? Her doubt in herself.
"Yes Danny it is! Danny, I…" She paused composing herself as her voice began to break. "I realised today, that… that I… Danny, I'm a city vet." I couldn't believe I was hearing this. "And today has proved that! I killed a lioness Danny! Then a cheetah bit me! This, it all proves that I do not belong here as a wild life vet! I belong in a city Danny!"
"No Alice you belong here." I argued, she did, how could she think she was a useless wildlife vet, she was one of the best
"No I don't… Danny what do I do for this place, except cause you and everyone else problems? I do nothing! You all deserve better than me… I'm sorry Danny… I love you but… I just…"
She ran off, I shouted her name a couple of times but it was in vain. I sighed, leave her ten minutes Danny I told myself. Alice could not leave this place, she couldn't leave me! She belonged here at Leopards Den. She was amazing.
I hated Dupe at this moment in time… I know it's not really his fault about the cheetah and lioness, but it is! If he hadn't caused this whole Leopards Den problem, Alice wouldn't stressed, Vern wouldn't poison the lions to get us out, and Alice wouldn't be upset. We should be excited for our wedding, not this .I knew Alice didn't really want to go… I knew it was just self doubt. I never doubted her love for me, I wonder why she loves me, but I never doubt it.
Dupe's POV
These lions, a very bad business, but none the less, my fault. I sighed, I was causing so many problems. Ach man, why the hell did I do it?
I looked out onto the green grass of Leopards Den, I saw Danny and Alice having what seemed to be a heated or sad conversation. Danny was trying to comfort Alice almost, but she was having what appeared to be a rant. I saw her run off to the house, as Danny shouted her name. Danny kicked the floor angrily before walking off. Alice was wiping her eyes. They were upset, both of them.
I kicked myself, this was all my fault!
They were arguing through stress, through doubt, through… uncertainty. I had to fix this I walked off to find Liv.
Alice's POV
I sat in our room, on our bed, a tissue crumpled in one hand, my other supporting my bowed head. I let my tears fall freely. This bed held memories… amazing ones, truly amazing, out of this world, surreal ones. I heard a gentle knock at the door. I looked up and saw the door open, it was Danny…
God, I'd been such a cow to him. Why did he bother with me? No one else would… any sane person would tell me to sling my hook, but then again Danny's not sane. And he doesn't deserve this. I observed him as he locked the door. I loved him so much, and he loved me too, heaven knows why but he does. How could I do this too him?
I had to, that's why.
"Alice, can we talk?" Danny asked gently, his voice quiet. I nodded silently as he sat beside me, he took me into his large arms. I fell into him sadly, he comforted me so much. He was so comfortable. We sat there for a few minutes.
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
"I understand, it's okay." Danny mumbled into my hair. He raised his head and faced me. "But it's not true Alice, please let me finish." I put my raised hand back down. "Alice you're an amazing wildlife vet, it's one of the reasons I fell in love with you. You're a natural. We all have bad days, remember the time I told you about the lion attack?" I nodded slowly. "I felt this way, but Alice things happen."
"But, I killed the lioness." I mumbled sadly.
"No you didn't. They have been poisioned. I remembered about you Alice, I remembered when the Lion had been poisoned by Van Heerden! it's the same sorta thing."
"But Danny… I do nothing here, I would be better in the city, doing what I know! You were all right about me!" I cried.
"No you wouldn't Alice." He argued.
"Danny, you mean the world to me, and it'd kill me to leave you, but you don't deserve this, look your upset, that kills me, and it's my fault. You deserve happiness." I cried.
"You do make me happy! Without you my life wouldn't be worth living, Alice, without you I'd be dark, moody, sad, grouchy!" I giggled nervously, "But I'm not because of you. Alice you leave by all means, but if you go, I am coming with you!"
I sat staring at him in shock. But he loves Leopards Den.
"No, but Danny you love Leopards Den!" I exclaimed, in shock.
"Yes I do, but I love you more." He stated. He cupped my face in his hand. "Besides, we might both be city vets soon."
"No we won't" I piped up, Danny frowned at me slightly. "you're right Danny and I'm sorry… Vern isn't gonna win!"
"That's my girl!" Danny grinned proudly.
"Hey, since when did 38 count as being a girl?"
"You're male?" Danny teased.
"You should know." I mocked, kissing him tenderly, Danny's hand moved further down my body as my own hand rested on his shoulder.
"Thank you Danny, so much." I smiled as we pulled away.
"No need for thanks." Danny whispered into my hair as he hugged me tightly.
"I love you." I murmured, looking up at him.
"I love you too." Danny replied as we moved closer to kiss once more, as his lips hit mine, I realised how much I felt for him, and how lucky I was to have Danny… he could make ever situation better.
A/N - A bit boring, but I am rather tired, been racing today and exercised the vocal chords cheering on the horses lol!
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