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Lacey is glad she has Music this period to help relax her. Music is an outlet for her. And truthfully, she needs to get her nerves and thoughts together before she has to go to Biology. Where he will be. And she has to deal with Phoebe gushing about all the things they can do together when they go on double dates. Even if she is ever crazy enough to consider going on an actual date with Danny, she wouldn't do it with Phoebe and Joe. Although she adores Phoebe, it's just not gonna happen.

Mrs. Stevens announces that they have to start preparing for the Sobriety Awareness Assembly. Every student must take part in some way by attending the assembly and by contributing something. Many students chose to write essays, but the drama and music students get their credit by performing in the assembly. And then the dam breaks.

"I would like for some of you to sing solos. Kevin, Michelle, Duncan and Lacey. Congratulations! You will be the main attractions when the choir performs."

Did she just say what I think she just said?! I can't do that!

"Mrs. Stevens, I can't do that."

"Why not, Lacey?"

"I can't sing in front of people."

"Lacey, you have a beautiful voice. You'll be fine. I promise."

This day just keeps getting better and better.

By the time Lacey reaches Biology, she's literally a wreck. Thinking about singing a solo has her near tears. Phoebe and Danny quickly see that something is wrong, even though Lacey tried to hide her discomfort.

"What's wrong?" Danny asks.

"I was just informed that I have to sing a solo at the Sobriety Awareness assembly."

"I didn't know you can sing."

Lacey just hunches her shoulders as an answer.

"So what's the big deal? Why don't you want to sing?"

"Because I hate singing in front of people."

"Awww. Did you tell her that?" Asks Phoebe.

"Yeah. And she just told me that I have a lovely voice and I'll be fine."

"Well I'm sure you will be. The choir is amazing. She doesn't let just anybody sing solo, so she must think you're pretty good."

"Yeah, I'm sure it will be fine." Danny says while flashing her a grin. His smile makes her feel a little better, but she still feels like she's ready to vomit any second. Hopefully, she doesn't feel that way the day of the assembly.

"So, are you excited about Saturday, Lacey?" Phoebe asks her completely putting her on the spot.

"Yes." She says, lying.

How can I be excited about a fake date?

She's trying not to pay attention to the look they're both giving her. They both seem genuinely happy that she's excited about her "date" with Danny. And Danny looks excited himself.

I wonder if he'll have that same look on his face when he realizes i haven't fallen for his trick. But i want him to think I'm playing along.

They're sitting in Biology and Danny's mind is everywhere else instead of listening to what Mr. Jackson is saying. He's thinking about where he's going to take Lacey Saturday night. Since it's their first date, he wants to impress her, but not do too much. Johnny Cakes is completely out of the question. Too many Green Grove High students go there. And not that he's ashamed of Lacey or being seen in public with her, he doesn't want people in their business. Sure it will probably get around that they went out, but he doesn't want people witnessing their date.

He momentarily stops thinking about their date when he notices papers are being handed out. His hand brushes against Lacey's when she hands him his paper. A jolt of electricity soars through him. He knows she felt it too because he heard her gasp. But he needs to be sure so he casually asks,

"Did you feel that?"

"Yes."

"Good. I thought I was imagining it."

"It's no big deal Danny. It was just a shock."

"That was more than just a shock, Lacey."

"So if it was more than that, what exactly was it?"

"It was Cupid shooting us with his arrow."

Lacey burst out laughing at what he said and the whole class looks at her.

This charming bastard. Damn him!

"Care to tell us what's so funny, Ms Porter?"

"No, Mr. Jackson."

"How about you, Mr. Desai?"

"No sir." Danny says although he has a smirk on his face.

"Well since you two don't want to tell me what has Ms. Porter laughing out loud in my class, I'll see you both in detention."

Lacey is stunned. Mad as hell and stunned. She looks over at Danny and he still has a smirk on his face.

He planned this. I just know he did!

"I'm sorry, Lacey."

She just looks at him, and doesn't say a word.

"Lacey?"

Silence.

"Lacey..."

Silence. She glares at him.

"So you're just gonna ignore me?"

Yes.

"I should be the one upset. Your laughing got us in trouble."

She looks at him with daggers in her eyes.

"Lacey, please..." He says as he reaches out and touches her hand.

They both felt that jolt of electricity again.

Danny is sitting at his table at lunch staring at Lacey. She's really upset with him for getting her detention. Well, she's really isn't that upset, because she is the one that laughed, but she wants him to stew.

"Dude, why are you staring at her like that?"

"She won't talk to me."

"She won't? Why?"

"I got us detention in Biology."

All of the guys start laughing at Danny. It's funny because this girl has him completely caught up.

Lacey sees and feels him staring at her.

He really looks pitiful. Good.

"So what did Danny say to you to get you to burst out laughing like that?" Phoebe asks.

"I can't tell you."

"Oh, I get it. It's a couple thing.'' Phoebe says while laughing. She has sparked Sarita's interest who was busy talking to Regina.

"What's a couple thing?"

"What Danny said to Lacey to get her to burst out laughing and get them both detention."

"You two are a couple now?!"

"No, we're not."

"Well from where I'm sitting it looks like you are." Says Phoebe, who has already said too much.

This causes Sarita to storm out of the cafeteria. She now knows she has to do something drastic to make sure she ruins whatever chance Danny and Lacey have of being a couple.

I know just the thing. Sarita says while texting the one person she knows will help her pull off her plan.

Lacey continued to ignore Danny the rest of the day. He tried desperately in the halls and in English to get her to talk to him, but to no avail. She brushed past him when English was over, presumably going to detention. He decided he was gonna make her talk to him, one way or another.

When he got to detention, he saw that she wasn't there yet, so he left and went to the bathroom to wait. Once you get a seat in detention, you can't move until it's over. He's assuming that Lacey doesn't know that, and he knows she won't sit near him. So he's gonna wait for her to sit down until he comes into the classroom. He waits a few minutes banking on the knowledge that she wouldn't want to be late. And sure enough, when he gets to the room, she's sitting there with her arms folded across her chest. He walks up and sits right across from her. He heard her sigh when he sat down.

This might be harder than I thought.

Lacey sees that he mouths the words, "I'm sorry Lacey" to her. She turns her head.

He then whispers, "Please stop ignoring me."

Nothing.

He lets out a sigh and she turns to look at him.

Ok, I'm getting somewhere.

He starts making puppy dog eyes at her, and she cracks. She can't help but smile at him.

Damn him for being so cute!

Got her!

Danny whispers, "So you forgive me?"

"Yes, Danny."

They sit for the reminder of their detention in silence, just staring at each other.

"Ms. Porter and Mr. Desai, you're free to go."

They quickly gather their things and leave.

"Do you need a ride?"

"No, I can walk."

"I thought you said you forgive me."

"I did and I do. But I can still walk.''

"Come on Lacey, I don't bite."

That isn't what I'm afraid of.

Lacey reluctantly says, "Ok." But in the back of her mind she's terrified of being this alone with Danny.