"Right! That's it. We are going shopping." Daniel announced the next morning. I'd been staying at his because I couldn't stand being near either of my parents and, well, Daniel didn't seem to mind.
"What are we shopping for?" I said excitedly.
"Christmas things! Decorations, a tree, stuff for lunch." Daniel mirrored my excitement.
"Wait. ..." My face fell. "I have no money."
"Oh don't be stupid." Daniel laughed. "I'll pay. ...it's my house after all. You can just help me pick.....just don't pick anything too tacky."
"Oi! What are you saying?" I hit him playfully.
"Come on you." He took me outside where Maria was waiting to give us a lift.
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"What about these?" I pointed to some iridescent tinsel.
"Hmm, how do I say this politely....it's a bit....different." Daniel said.
"Different's good." I argued.
"Ye but-"
"Pleeeeaaaase." I looked up to him with puppy eyes.
"Fine!" Daniel sighed in defeat. "But only because it's you...dont think for a second that I like the look of that." I smirked.
"Right I'm looking down the next isle." I said. I made my way to the next isle, stupidly grinning to myself. How did I get so lucky?
"Something making you happy?" I froze at the sound of his voice and slowly turned around.
"Yes actually. " I replied, trying t regain my composure.
Hunter's stared me in the eyes and started walking towards me. "Oh, and what would that be?" Before I knew, it my back was against the shelves.
"Please. ...why are you doing this?" I was trying not to let him see how scared I really was.
"Because Joey, you stole my best friend from me. And, well," He smirked. "You're gay."
"And? What the hell is wrong with that?" I got an urge of confidence.
"Well it just is...." he shrugged
"No, Hunter. Give me a valid reason." I insisted.
"W-well I..." I could tell Hunter was uncomfortable.
"Joey?! What's going on?" Daniel suddenly appeared from around the corner.
"Nothing." I said pushing Hunter off me. "Daniel chose me. The sooner you accept that, the sooner we can move on."
"You ok?" Daniel asked me
I let out a deep breathe. "I, daniel preda, am great." I smiled and stood on my tip-toes to peck him on the lips.
Maybe I was stronger than I thought.
Authors note:
Thanks for reading
Erin xx
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Always Out of Reach
FanfictionJoey has a good life. Until... his best friend moves away and his parents divorce. He falls into an everlasting state of depression. Always wanting something more, always wishing that the popular, effortlessly cool Daniel Preda would just notice hi...
