A new start Chapter 6: Danni's house, a hawaii five-0 fanfic

A New Start

Landon Richardson

Disclaimer

The character of Steve McGarrett, Chin Ho Kelly, Kono Kalakaua, Jenna Kaye and Adam 'Toast' Charles do not belong to me in any shape or form. They belong to the creator of Hawaii 50, I'm merely using them for entertainment purposes.

The character of Danni Williams is probably mine by now. Even though she was originally based on male Danny Williams I think it's probably safe to say that's she her own individual character by now, especially since I've created a back ground for her which is different to male Danny's background in the show. This also affects Grace who is different from the show as well in ways.

The characters of Noah West, David Williams, Libby Williams Riley King, Mason Lowe, Niamh Clayton, Louisa Palakiko-Cowan, Tyler Landon, Vanessa Landon, Holly Davies and Teddy Robertson, do however belong to me. I should also add that if a character is mentioned who you are not instantly aware of then that character belong to me as well

Author Note

Here is the next chapter for you all to read!

I know where I want the story to go which is always a good thing. The story should be about 15-20 chapters long I think and although it will have some angst in, Steve and Danni's relationship won't be the cause of it. I always believe in my head that once Steve and Danni find each other and give into their feelings that they remain together. I feel that they are soul mates and they both know it, even if they are worried about acting on it somehow.

The chapters won't be long but there is reason behind it.

I'm hoping to update once a week maybe more but it's unlikely, May and June are incredibly busy months for me!

Anyway please enjoy!

Overall summary

When Danni Williams is forced to leave Hawaii with her daughter and follow her ex-husband back to the mainland she felt as though her life was over until the best part of her life followed her. Now she and Steve have to make a life together away from all they know and pray that what they have is enough to survive all the challenges they face. (Part of the Danni world – stand alone story)

Chapter Summary

"So here's my home" Danni commented as she pulled into the drive way of the house, her gaze flickering towards it before focusing on Steve waiting to see his reaction. He remained quiet for a moment, looking at it before he turned to her and smiled.

Overall romance

Steve McGarrett/Danni Williams (McDanni)

Other romances

Other note

I do not have a beta so I apologise in advance if I make any errors, it seems that it doesn't matter how many times you read through a piece of work there always seems to be one mistake which creeps in!

Chapter Six

Danni's home

"It's lovely Danni, I can see your hand in it alright; it reminds me of your place back in Hawaii." He commented quietly, pushing the passenger door open and stepping out, looking around him, trying to get use into the lay of the land. The air was cooler than he was used to, the sky above them greyish but he could live with that if it meant being here with Danni.

"Follow me" Danni said, attracting his attention as she moved up the garden path to the front door, fiddling with the keys she was holding before she opened the door. Steve followed her, his gaze going to the small front garden which looked as though it could use some work. "Steve?"

"Yeah sorry Danni, I'm coming" He replied, following her into the hallway.

"Well… welcome home Steve" She said with a grin at him.

"It's good to be home" he responded, stepping into her personal space, wrapping his arm round her slim waist before ducking down and capturing her mouth in a kiss, his eyes closing in relief that she was here and he could touch her again. They kissed for a few minutes, neither willing to separate from each other until Danni sighed and pulled back.

"I want to show you around the place but I've got to get back to work" She said reluctantly, her hands stroking his biceps, tracing his tattoos with her fingertips.

"It's okay, when does your work day end?" He asked her, tilting her head back so he could stare into her grey eyes. Watching Danni was something which he would never be bored of, especially not now that he knew exactly what life was like without her in it.

"In an hour and a half, we're working on a case at the moment but we're not getting anywhere on it. The guy we're chasing is good." She explained with a sigh, nibbling at her lower lip.

"But you're better" Steve assured her softly. "You're the best Detective I've come across Danni, your instincts are incredible. If anyone will find this guy then it will be you and if you need help when you're taking him down well you have your own personal SEAL to call on to help you." He told her, a half-smile coming to his face when Danni laughed.

"Well not many people here have that to call on." She replied, an undertone of amusement to her voice. She went up on her tiptoes and kissed him again. "Okay, I'm really going now, make yourself at home Steve, this is your house as well now." She reminded him, smiling at him before she turned and headed out of the door and down the path back towards her car.

Steve watched from the doorway as she climbed into the car, starting the engine and reversing out of the driveway onto the quiet road. He lifted his hand and waved at her, smiling when she blew him a kiss before driving away. Breathing out, he stepped back into the house and closed the door behind him, twisting round and looking around him at the hallway.

It was neat and cosy, the walls painted a neutral cream colour going well with the dark blue carpet. A small table was near the front door, a vase on it which Steve recognised as the one which Chin had given her for her birthday, she had filled it with sweet smelling flowers with fragranced the air nicely. He leaned down, untying his laces and pulled off his boots, putting them by the others at the door. The whole place reminded him of her home back at Hawaii.

He swallowed, his thoughts flickering back to those two months when he had been in Hawaii and Danni had been in San Diego. Two of the worst months of his life, he had occasionally wondered how things would be without Danni but he hadn't imagine it to be like it had been. It had gotten to the stage where he hadn't been able to go to any of the places which he had known she loved. The few times he had, had left him in a dark rage, hatred for the situation and Duncan taking over and a desperate longing to see and hold her again. It had become easier to simple stop going to those places though it hadn't helped him with just how much he missed her.

"Might as well look around." He murmured to himself, moving down the hallway and looking into each of the rooms. It was surprisingly large, larger than Steve had thought it would be but he assumed it was because Danni and David lived together and needed the space. He opened another door and stopped, glancing around him before he stepped into it. The room was large with an en-suite from what he could tell, painted purple and white with a large comfortable king sized bed in the middle of the room. The feminine touch and vanity sets told him that this was Danni's room which meant it was his as well.

He dropped his small suitcase and rucksack on the bed, before his gaze caught on the picture frame by the bed. He moved towards it, his eyes widening when he saw that it was a picture of him and Danni together. He could remember the picture being taken by Jack at one of their house parties which each member of 50 took in turns to hold once a month. Judging from the furniture they had been at Chin's house. Steve and Danni were curled up together on a chair. Danni on Steve's lap, his arm around her as they grinned happily at the camera, each of them holding their drinks with one of their hands, Danni's other arm wrapped around Steve's neck.

He shook his head as he placed the picture back down, making sure it was straight.

He had been such a fool, wasting so much time, time which could have been spent with Danni. If he had told her how he felt then maybe things would have been different and they would still be at home in Hawaii, maybe in a place of their own which they had bought together. His ring on Danni's finger. Instead he had tried to ignore the feelings he had for his partner, thinking he had plenty of time until he had been too late. The emptiness he had felt when Danni had broken the news that she was not only leaving them but leaving Hawaii had grown and grown in him, only lessening slightly on her last night when he had finally given in and gone to her. Having to watch her leave through the doors at the airport had been the hardest thing he had to do. The emptiness had returned, consuming him, a constant ache to his heart.

It hadn't taken him long to realise that he had to leave Hawaii and follow her. Somewhere along their partnership and the time they had together, Danni had become his life and his happiness. Wherever she was, was where he needed to be.

He had waited until he was sure that Chin was ready for the responsibility he was thrusting at him. He had gone to see the Governor as soon as he was sure of his decision, explaining to him, that he was going to the Danni. He had been surprised when all Denning had done was nod, shake his hand and tell him that he understood and that his position as head of the taskforce and Danni's as second in command would be available for them when they returned to the island He had told the team as well. They had been upset about the news but none of them had seemed surprised by it either. If anything they had seemed only surprise that it had taken him two months to do it.

He pushed the memory away and instead moved round to the side of the bed, opening the drawer in the bedside stand, smiling when he found it empty which means he had been right in his assumption that Danni always slept on the right, facing the wall. He quickly unpacked the belongings he had with him, breathing out slowly as he closed the door and stored his suitcase on top of the wardrobe, allowing the growing sense of peace and relief he was feeling to relax him further.

Steve glanced down at his watch, checking the time before he left the bedroom and headed down the hallway to the large kitchen. He was unsurprised to find that the place was fully stocked with food and everything which someone would need for cooking. Opening the fridge, he searched through it for a moment, a smile coming to his face when he spotted the ingredients he needed. He was determined to have a hot dinner cooked for Danni when she got home. God knew she probably deserved it and needed some spoiling.

He was about an hour into making the meal when he heard the front door open and Danni's familiar voice calling out to him in a way which made his heart skip a beat.

"Steve?"

"I'm in the kitchen Danni." Steve called back, turning his attention back to the sauce he was stirring. He could admit to himself that he wasn't the greatest of cols but this was the one meal he did know and could do well, mainly because Danni had cooked it for him plenty of times and had taught him to make it. He looked over his shoulder as Danni entered the room, a smile coming to her face when she saw what he was doing.

"You didn't need to cook for us Steve, I would have done that." Danni commented as she moved towards him, peering round him at the food, an impressed look coming to her face. "Saying that though, this looks amazing. Thanks for doing this." She said, tilting her head back to look at him. Steve couldn't resist kissing her, smiling when she eagerly returned the kiss in a way which told him that she had missed his touch as much as he had missed hers.

"I wanted to Danni" Steve said. "Will I see Grace today? Is she on her way back from school?" He asked her hopefully, frowning slightly when she shook her head at him with a look of regret.

"She's with Duncan tonight but she'll be back here tomorrow and she's going to be so excited to see you. David and Libby will be here soon though. He's probably on his way from the hospital to pick her up from her child minder as we speak." She told him, wrapping her arms around his waist, nuzzling close to his side.

"It's not a bad thing, at least it will give us time to talk and sort out a plan." Steve remarked quietly, looking down at her. "I unpacked my belongings in your rooms" He told her.

"Good" She replied back, squeezing him before she unwrapped her arms and moved away, heading over to one of the drawers which she pulled open, pulling out three sets of adult cutlery and a set of baby ones which Steve assumed was for Libby. "You've made enough for David and Libby to eat right?" Danni asked suddenly, looking over to him with a questioning look.

"Yeah there's plenty, I know you like cooking more than you can eat so you can freeze the leftovers to eat another day." Steve commented. Danni opened her mouth to respond when another voice spoke.

"Something smells good Danni, Libby and I are starving." Both Steve and Danni looked up as the kitchen door opened and David entered, holding onto a small dark haired girl who was asleep against his shoulder. David opened his mouth to say something when he stopped, his eyes focusing on Steve. For a moment he remained silent before he spoke. "I did wonder whether you would be here. Kono rang me last night and said you were finally on your way here. I mean it took you long enough didn't it." He commented with a grin at Steve who returned it.

"It's good to see you as well David." He told the younger man, a warm tone to his voice. He has always liked Danni's twin brother.

"You too" David said, moving towards him and giving him a quick hug, whacking him on the back before he moved away, glancing down at Libby who stirred, her grey eyes flickering open. "Let me get the little one sorted and then we'll be back for dinner."

"Okay, it should be on the table when you get back from what I can see" Danni told her twin, watching as he left the room before she turned to Steve, watching him for a moment before she spoke. "I'm really glad you're here Steve" She told him softly, her comment causing him to smile as he answered her.

"Me too Danni, me too."

Author Note

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