.Danny, Sam, and Tucker were on video chat. It was morning in Paris, and it was night in Amity Park.
"So you were Akumatized, Sam?" Tucker asked her.
"Yeah, I was so angry about the mayor of Paris tearing up my petition about stopping Project Oxygen," Sam explained.
"Project Oxygen?" Tucker questioned.
"It was about cutting down the trees in the park to make a building that will sell air in plastic bottles," Sam explained.
"Wow, and I thought Vlad was crazy," Tucker said.
"I know, right, and then I got Akumatized by Hawkmoth saying that he would help me to save the trees," Sam finished explaining what happened today.
"Wow, Sam, this second time that you were mind controlled by a villain," Tucker said.
"I wasn't really mind controlled, Tucker. He gave me power and used that power to get my revenge on that stubborn mayor for ripping my petition for trying to stop him from cutting down trees," Sam explained to Tucker.
"So you did the same thing I did when you gained power," Tucker teased.
Sam gave the techno-geek a glare which caused Tucker to back away from his computer.
Anyway, Sam, I'm going to ask Marinette to be my girlfriend," Danny said with a love-sick look on her face.
"What?!" Sam said, being upset about what Danny said.
"Yeah, she cute, funny, smart, and I think she and I have a connection, Danny said with a blush.
"But Danny, I think a long-distance relationship would be too difficult. It would be nighttime in Paris when it's morning in Amity Park if you tried to talk to her on chat. You wouldn't be able to see her for a long time and..." before Sam could continue, Danny interrupted her.
"Sam, I'll make it work because I like her, and I have to try anyway," Danny said.
"What if she doesn't return your feeling Danny?" Sam asked him, which made him think for a second.
"If Marinette doesn't return my feeling, then she doesn't feel the same way I do. So then I'll be her friend if she doesn't return my feelings.," Danny answered her.
Sam was slightly annoyed that Danny wouldn't let this go of asking Marinette to be his girlfriend, but she was hoping she would say no to him.
"So Sam, how is Paris?' Tucker asked, trying to change the subject.
"It's fine," Sam said. "Besides being Akumatized, most people are pretty nice compared to back home," Sam answered.
"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, Sam," Danny said.
"Well, I got to go to class. See you guys in two weeks," Sam said sadly.
Sam logged off the chat while Danny and Tucker did the same.
Danny went to bed thinking about Marinette and what he would say to her when he asked her to be his girlfriend.
Next day
Danny and Marinette were eating lunch together. Tucker decided to give Danny alone time with Marinette.
"Uh, Marinette? I want to ask you something very important," Danny said nervously.
"Yes, Danny, what is it?" Marinette asked him.
"I wanted to ask you, I mean you, uh, I mean..." Danny tries to get words out of his mouth.
"What you want to ask me, Danny?" Marinette asked him.
Before Danny could tell her how he felt for her, a giant piece of meat smashes into the back of his head.
Danny turned to where they threw the mashed potato at him, and it was the jock of Casper High being their obnoxious selves.
"Nice shot Kwan," Dash high-fives his fellow jock.
Danny glared slightly at the jock before Marinette went over to the jocks.
"Why do you keep bulling Danny like that, Dash?" Marinette asked the bully.
"Because Fentonowski is nothing but a wimp and an easy target," the football player answered.
Marinette glared at the football player for bullying people who seemed weaker than him.
"What are you going to do, French girl," Dash asked.
"She can't, but I can," a voice said.
It was Valarie who gave a glare to the two bullies. Dash looked at the former A-lister and felt a little nervous.
"A-and what are you going to do about it, Valarie," he asked her.
Valaire gave a stern glare, making the A-listers back off and return to their table.
"Your lucky I don't hit girls. Your lucky Fentonio," Dash said.
"Wow, thank you for helping me out," Marinette said to the dark-skinned girl.
Danny went over to Valarie and smiled at her. "Thanks, Val," he thanked.
"No problem Danny. We need to find a way for those guys and the other A-listers to bully other kids, Valarie said as she turned to Marinette.
"So you must be Marinette, that I heard. My name is Valarie Grey," Valarie introduced herself.
"It's nice to meet you," Marinette greeted.
The two shook hands and smiled at each other.
"So Danny, are you going to the dance today? she asked.
"Yeah, and Marinette said yes to be my date," Danny told her.
"Wow, congrats, Marinette! Danny is a really good guy," Valarie gave a wink to Marinette, which made the France girl blush a bit.
"Yeah, Danny is a really good guy," Marinette said with a smile.
The three kept talking until the warning bell rang, and they headed to their next class.
Unfortunately, Danny's ghost sense went off, and Danny had to leave Marinette to deal with the ghost causing trouble.
Marinette was wondering where Danny was going, but she had to get to class before the next bell rang.
After dealing with the Box Ghost for the millionth time, Danny made it on time for his next class.
Later that evening
Danny went to the flower shop to get Marinette some flowers to give her before going to the dance. He also went to the cleaners to get the suit he wore last time .
"Alright, Fenton, it's now or never," he gulped.
Danny soon arrived at Marinette's room, his heart beating and his hands shaking slightly.
"Calm down, Fenton. This isn't the first time you took a girl to the dance...and this one won't turn into a fire-breathing dragon if she gets mad...hopefully..." He thought, trying to ease himself.
This was easier said than done. While he had known Marinette for a while, he liked her...a lot.
And for an awkward high school boy, that can be pretty intimidating...even for one who fights ghosts daily.
"Alright, here we go ..." He thought as he knocked on her door.
Soon, Marinette stepped out, wearing a stylish red dress, and Danny's face heated up.
"Wow..." He said before snapping out of it. "You look amazing..." He said, meaning it.
"Thank you..." Marinette said, appreciating the compliment.
Danny soon handed her a flower, which the dark-haired girl appreciated. Then, they soon left for the dance. All the while, Danny couldn't help but blush at the beautiful French girl.
"I hope I can tell her how I feel for her..." So he thought, his heart still racing around her.
Later
They were at the dance, and after the music was, the two superheroic teens decided to step out and enjoy some fresh air.
"Well, that was fun, Danny..." Marinette said, having enjoyed that.
Danny just stared at her, feeling butterflies in his tummy.
"Come on, Fenton, we're alone...and she seems happy...this is your best chance..." So he thought, taking a deep breath and readying himself.
"Marinette..." Danny started.
"Yeah?..." She asked.
Danny blushed and gulped, steeling himself.
"There is something I have wanted to tell you...for a while now..." He said.
"What is it, Danny?..." She asked.
Danny was about to confess his feelings, only for his ghost sense to go off.
"No, of all times, why now?!..." He thought, upset.
They soon saw two missiles heading their way.
"Look out..." Danny said as he moved them both out of the way, managing to avoid them by a hair.
"What the..." Marinette yelled.
Danny looked up and glared when he saw who sent those missiles.
"Skulker..."
I want to thank flower princess 11 For helping me with the last part of the story. I also want to thank Neo Mark for the idea for the Lucky Charm in the last chapter.
Anyway, how would Danny deal with Skulker? Find out next time on The Phantom and Ladybug.