Danny Walker's girl.

chapter 6

ELLIE SAMUELS POV:

It's been exactly 7 years since my father died. Today is the anniversary of his passing. It never gets easier, but every year this day comes along and it's still painful. But I know one thing. My father wouldn't want me to mope around feeling sad, no. He'd want me to go out there and have the best day in his honour. That's exactly what I'll do. I have a day off today so I am free to do whatever I please. 

Deciding to walk to the plane site, I grab my purse with a lipstick, book.

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I search around the airfield for about 30 minutes, not being able to find anyone, until I look in their common room, "hey, have any of you seen Danny and Rafe?" I question the guys, "yeah they've gone to the bar with some of the others", strange I didn't expect them to be drinking at 13:00 pm. "Thankyou".

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I get to the bar and see them all. Including Betty, Evelyn and even Sandra. What the fuck is going on?.

I walk up to them in a hurry, "hey?" I comment, "oh hey Ellie!" Betty yells, instantly Danny turns around to face me, he walks over seeming apologetic, but what for I'm not sure yet. "Why are you here so early?", I look him in the eyes, "one last drink with Rafe!" he says, expecting me to know what he means. "Huh?", "Rafe is leaving in an hour for britain" he declares. "WHAT!!". 

A tipsy Rafe walks over, "ELLIE. You made it" he shouts pulling me in for a hug, "you're leaving today?!", "I thought danny told you i was joining the Eagle Squadron", "yes, he did, but he didn't tell me when!", "oh well. I'm leaving soon". I get this overwhelming feeling of guilt and sorrow. Throughout my time of being with Danny, Rafe has become one of my friends, and to not be told that he was leaving so soon. What kind of friend does that?.

"I'm so proud of you, be safe okay", I hug him, he embraces me tighter. Then I walk away from them all, leaving through the doors of the bar, letting the door slam on the way out. I hear footsteps running toward me, I speed walk away trying to rid the tears from escaping. "Ellie!" Danny shouts, he behind to catch up with me, "I'm sorry, I completely forgot", "yes, danny I can tell", I turn toward him, feeling a sudden need to hit something. "Ellie, Danny!", I turn to the exit and see Rafe now following behind us. "You can't leave without giving me a proper goodbye Ellie", "I'm sorry Rafe, you're right". "Please don't be annoyed with him Ellie, it's my fault, I've been having his attention all week", "don't be sorry, I just wish I was told. Maybe I could've taken longer to say goodbye is all". "I'm gonna miss you both so much", Rafe stutters, his voice wobbly. Danny pulls us both in for a group hug. "I need you to promise me one thing" Rafe states, "anything" Danny replies. "If I don't make it back, I need you to be the one to tell Evelyn. Okay?", Rafe announces, talking to Danny. He nods. "Just make sure you make it back, for all of us, okay!?". A tear falls from Danny's eye. My eyes begin to stream. They release their hug, then Rafe takes hold of me, my head falls to his shoulder and i begin to muffle and sniff. "Ellie. I need you to do something for me... Keep an eye out for Danny okay, look after him for me. I'm all he's had for a while and I know with you... you make him a better person", my heart shatters. "I promise Rafe". "Now you promise me something okay!", he nods telling me to go on, "you come home okay". He nods and we all hug again.

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Then just like that Rafe is gone, to fight in this war, for not his country but for the world. For humanity. For peace. We'll never know for sure if we'll see him again. But I have faith. I can't imagine what Danny is feeling, but I'm here for him, always will be. 

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At the end of the day, I meet Danny outside the common room. He smiles as well as he can. I pull him in for a hug. I wrote a letter for him during the day.

We reach our favourite spot, the beach, watching the sunset and the waves crash against the sand and rocks. I hug him, and that is when he finally breaks. "I'm going to miss him so much Ellie. He is my brother". He lays his head in my lap, I stroke his hair out of his face, kissing his tears. "Danny, if there is one thing we all know about Rafe it's that he is one cocky fucker. He'll come back to us. That's for certain". Danny lets out a breathy laugh. "He is".

We stay like this until it's dark. "We should get back" I whisper, "I don't want to go yet", "I know baby, but you have early morning drills tomorrow". He sighs and stands up. Taking me in, holding my hand as we walk back to my dorm. "I'll see you tomorrow Danny", I remind him, kissing him on his cheek, "I love you my handsome man", he blushes. "I love you more babygirl". he connects our lips. His soft lips parting. I pull away, "goodnight Danny", I slip the letter into his hand, kissing his nose once more. "Goodnight Ellie", he says softly. And walks away from the door then begins his trek back to his bunks.

DANNY WALKER'S POV:

To Danny, 

There's something I need you to know. With everything that is happening, with Rafe. I need you to know that I love you. I know that when I feel down, all I need is to see you're gorgeous smile and to hear you say I love you. So I'm going to tell you now. I love you more than life itself. You are my other half. No matter what the future could bring, I will always love you, no matter what. you are the only family I have left. You have helped me through more than you can probably imagine. Rafe will be back. you know it. I know it. We all know it. Once Rafe makes a promise, he keeps it. You know that better than anyone. 

I hope you have a good day's work tomorrow. 

yours truly, 

Ellie xxx

PS. Love you bubs. <3 <3 <3

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**THIS WAS A QUICK CHAPTER SO HOPEFULLY IT'S OKAY. I'D BE REALLY GRATFUL IF YOU COULD VOTE. I'VE BEEN BUSY TODAY SO HAVENT HAD THE TIME TO WRITE MUCH. HOPE YOU ALL HAVE OR HAD A LOVELY DAY TODAY**