Top Gun: Bringing Back That Loving Feeling (Maverick x Author)

Chapter 28: Rescue

Daniel motioned me to sit down once we reached his table at the mini bar area. Nervous as hell, I sat down on my chair. I placed my purse beside my new seat. I was surprised Iceman and Karen didn't notice that I left them yet. But knowing them, they probably weren't paying attention to me at all.

Smirking, Daniel sat down on his seat next to mine. I didn't know if he was flirting with me or not, but the smirk on his face told me that something was going to happen between us....

"So... I see you're still here in California," Daniel finally started our conversation. "Do you like it here?"

"Umm... yeah?" I said confusingly. Who, especially a bad kid like Daniel, would start a conversation like that?

"Well, don't be afraid. I just wanted to see you again—Madison, is it?"

"Yeah...?"

"Well, allow me to change the subject. I'm going to be honest: I love Miramar. It's tropical and it's close to San Diego! Well, Miramar is basically IN San Diego, but still. But what I love most about Miramar are the girls. The girls here are pretty!"

I felt my stomach wrench. Daniel was being creepy. I did nothing but cringe when he said that girls are hot here. Is he suddenly starting to become a simp?
(Yes, I did it again ;-;)

He's going girl-crazy. I can tell.

"Well, aren't you going to say anything?" Daniel said impatiently.

"I-I'm not that pretty..." I said the only thing I could think of.

"Are you sure? You look gorgeous tonight!"

Yep. He's flirting with me.

Someone kill me... I thought.

"Well, thanks, but I better—"

"You know, I might be a bit of a jerk sometimes, but I like people," Daniel interrupted. "Humans are fascinating creatures! They're strange, but smart, and they can do whatever they want. I think us humans are unique creatures! And I love them all!"

"That's nice..." I said. I wasn't surprised that Daniel was a people-person. He looked like one. One that always hanged out with a kid that I bet was on drugs....

"I'm not really into humans," I said. "But my favorite animals? Turtles and wolves (Don't judge)! They're both majestic, and most importantly, they're adorable!"

"Turtles? Ha, are you that type of girl who doesn't drink from plastic straws?"
(Why did I make a VSCO girl reference in this ;-;)

"Wha—no, silly! Sure, I want to save the turtles, but that doesn't make me not drink from plastic straws!"

"I don't care, it's just the way you are. And that's what I like about you!"

I froze. Is Daniel actually in love with me?

"Daniel, thank you for the nice words," I began. "But—"

"You're welcome," Daniel interrupted me once again. "I'm just trying to be as nice as I can..."

"Can you please let me finish my sentence?" I snarled. "I'm just trying to say that I enjoy you saying all of those nice things to me, but if you're trying to tell me you love me, I can't accept because—"

Daniel just started laughing and blushing again. He definitely has feelings for me. And he also didn't know how to not interrupt people. I couldn't attempt to tell Daniel that I was already in a relationship because of how much he was interrupting me.

I hate those three boys.

"Should-should I tell you the truth on why I invited you over here?" He then asked quietly.