This one is a little short, so I will have the next chapter up tomorrow. Thank you again for all your kind reviews!
"What's the tragic story behind this one, Danny?" Steve asked grinning.
"Actually this one is pretty easy to explain." Danny said. "When I was seven, I had my birthday party at the beach. Matty thought it would be funny if he put sand in my cake when I wasn't paying attention. I bit into it, freaked out, and don't like sand because of it. Plus, it just, gets everywhere."
"That is apart of the beach going experience, Danny." Steve said.
"Yeah well, I know you are no detective, Commander, " Danny said, "but if I don't like the sand or the water, you can assume I do not prefer the beach."
"But Danny," Steve began, "the beach is a place to relax. Get some sun, work on that tan line, go swimming."
"All things I hate." Danny said crossing his arms.
"Then what do you enjoy?" Steve asked.
"I enjoy cities, staying indoors, and maybe going to the movies." Danny said moving his arm while the other one stubbornly stayed across his chest.
"Well that doesn't sound fun." Steve said frowning.
"Not everyone has the same interests, Steve. While you enjoy the beach, I enjoy the movies."
"Okay, so you would rather sit inside of a dark, cold, theatre then be outside in the sun listening to the waves crash against the sand?"
Danny shrugged, "Actually yeah. Maybe a library, I like books."
"You like books?" Steve asked surprised.
"Yeah I like books, who doesn't like books?" Danny asked incredulously.
"I mean... I just didn't know you read."
"Yes I read, and I quite enjoy it. I don't expect you to understand, you don't have the patience to read a book. You are all action and need it now." Danny said, both hands now moving.
"That's not true." Steve said. "I read."
"When was the last time you read a book?" Danny asked.
"Well..." Steve said thinking, "we've been busy lately."
"What was the last book you remember reading?"
"One of the Sherlock Holmes books."
"You mean when you were still working your dad's case?"
"Maybe."
"My point exactly."
"Okay then," Steve said pointing at Danny, "what was the last book you read?"
"'Mr. Mercedes' by Stephen King." Danny answered quickly.
Steve looked surprised. "You're a Stephen King fan?"
"Well, I have read some of his books in the past, and this one was about a particularly tough case and a brilliant detective, so I thought I would give it a try.": Danny said.
"Isn't that a TV show?" Steve asked.
"Yeah, probably won't watch it, the screen adaptations are never as good as the books." Danny said earning a look from Steve. "What?" He asked.
"It's just... Danny I've known you for six years and never knew you were a ... book nerd. Man, the things I'm learning about you tonight Danno." Steve grinned.
"Maybe if you would listen to me every once and awhile." Danny suggested.
"Danny didn't I tell you?" Steve mimicked mouths with his hand and made them move while making the Peanuts "wah wah wah wah wah. That's all I hear."
"Wow. How mature." Danny said.
"Makes sense, you can't read like a two year old, and you act like one too."
Steve just smiled at him. "Well, Danny what can I say? Not all of us are nerds."
"I am not a nerd just because I enjoy literature."
"Hah!" Steve said being absolutely ridiculous.
Danny just looked at him, sighed, and threw a pillow. "Next!" He shouted.
"Oh, children's parks."
Preview for Chapter 8: Parks and Rec:
"This one is simply explained." Danny said as Steve just looked at him smiling. "The Hawaiian Parks and Recreation department clearly does not get the funding it needs to have safe playground equipment for children.
"Excuse me?" Steve asked raising his eyebrows, wondering where his friend's sudden passion came from.
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