Forever And Always (jb/jm fanfic)

Chapter 1 - A little present

'Today, the worlds biggest criminal, Jason McCann has returned to his hometown, Stratford, after 2 years. Has he come for another victim or as he calls them his targets? He-'

Sighing in annoyance I switched off the telly. He sounded dangerous. A bit too dangerous for my liking. It seems as though no other name apart from his is rolling off peoples tongues these days. I'm so tired of listening to his name all the time. I don't know why people are so scared of him. I mean, he's not the only criminal in the world, i just dont see what the whole fuss is about. Though, thats enough about that devil.

I am constantly reminded of my attitude problem by my parents, apparently i've had quite an attitude since i was a child. Shame me for bragging, but i do have some great fighting skills. My father is a police officer. Well, the head police officer. Thus, as i grew older, he taught me some moves in case i ever got attacked. To be honest, it is quite understandable with me being the only child of his, it makes a bigger chance for me to get kidnapped or hurt - possibly killed.

He's immensely overprotective of me, always reminding me to 'be safe' and a whole rehearsed rant about how i shouldn't be going out. I think it's a waste of time. I mean why bother, why would anyone dare to kidnap the chief commander's daughter.

Once, he brought up a conversation about me getting a bodyguard. Me, disliking the idea, fought against it until it turned into a heated argument. After that day, never was a bodyguard mentioned again. I do love my dad, it's just sometimes he gets too overprotective. My mother agrees with me too but he wont heed. Regardless of this very bad quality i still believe that he is the greatest father out there. Sometimes it feels nice to have someone that cares for you so much.

"Good morning!" my dad announced advancing into the living room, and taking a seat on his favourite armchair.

Looking up, I shot him a sweet smile, "Hey dad."

The silence between us was shortlived as i noticed him peering over at me from the corner of my eye. Realisation soon dawned and I understood the reason behind the funny looking face he was currently making. I had been staring at a blank TV screen, deep in thought. I must have looked like a total loser. I let out an awkward cough.

"You're a right nutcase, sweetie," he laughed.

I frowned as he just insulted me whilst being nice. Catching on to my distraught facial expression he laughed some more, "I'm only kidding,"

Obviously. I can take a joke.

He reached over me and this time it was my turn to laugh as i thought he was just messing about until i realised he was infact trying to reach the remote. His fingers hovered over it, desperately trying to take hold of it. I smirked and inched the remote further away on the couch so he would have to try harder. "Danielle Marie," He warned, pointing a finger at me.

"Chill, dad, i'm only kidding," i mimicked his earlier words.

Shaking his head, he let out a chuckle and i giggled alongside him, passing the remote to him. However, i regretted it straight away as the news lady was still talking about Jason McCann. Oh great. Just what i need. "Oh god, Dan," he began.

And now here begins that same lecture about protecting myself. I sighed in despair as i sank into the warmth of the couch. "You best be careful. I have a bad past with this boy. What if... oh god forbid, what if you're his next target," Here we go again with the fake assumptions. Can someone find me a chill pill because my father is in strict need of one. In my attempt of zoning out his voice i decided to distract myself with other thoughts.

I wonder what we're having for breakfast. I hope its pancakes. Actually, no, I'm not in the mood. Cereal? nah. Toast? nope. "Jason McCann," no. I'm not a man-eater. Silly conscious. "Wait, what?" i snapped out of my thoughts.