Drowning In Power (Book 2 of Danny Phantom Trilogy)

Double-Dating, Double Trouble

Moi-Moi: This chapter is mostly filler. I won't blame you for skipping it. I mean, I wouldn't skip it cause it's pretty awesome. But you can...if you want. Wouldn't recommend it though. :)

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It never ceased to amaze Danny just how easy it was to slip back into regular life after facing life-threatening situations. Just a few days ago, he'd been held captive by Kagome's grandmother and nearly wasted. But now, he was happily enjoying a burger and fries at the Nasty Burger with Sam and Tucker. Maybe he was just really adaptable? Danny sipped his soda as he listened to Tucker enthuse about the latest handheld device that he was saving up for. It was a bit difficult to understand him at times due to Tucker's slightly stuffed nose, however.

"Seriously, Tucker. You should be home getting some rest. You're sick," Sam chided and covered her nose and mouth with a napkin.

"It's nod dat bad, Sab. Besides, I god orange juice instead ob Cola today," Tucker said and displayed his cup for Sam to see before sniffling. Sam frowned at him and folded her arms over her chest.

"I don't know, Tuck. Maybe you should head home and take some medicine. Just in case," Danny suggested with a placating smile. Tucker slumped over with a defeated sigh.

"While you do that, I'm going to the bathroom," Sam said as she stood.

Danny watched her go before quickly turning to Tucker. "Tuck. I need some advice," Danny whispered. Immediately detecting the change in tone, Tucker raised a brow as he sipped his juice. "We're supposed to be going to the fair tomorrow and I'm totally freaking out."

"Why?"

"I didn't get a chance to tell you, but after Kagome dropped me home a few days ago I kissed her again," Danny whispered in a strained voice.

"Woah," Tucker replied with eyes widened in surprise. "And?"

"She didn't look freaked out. She checked on me the next day and she didn't seem upset. She didn't really say anything about it and I don't know if that's a good thing or not," Danny fretted.

"Baybe id is? Baybe she likes you too, dude," Tucker suggested.

Danny pursed his lips as he stared down at his fries. "You think I should ask her out? Like officially?"

"Why nod?" Tucker replied with a carefree shrug. "Ebery one already thinks you're dating."

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Why is it that all the bathroom stalls have to be out of order when you need them the most? Seriously? Sam felt tempted to speak to the manager- not just because of her needs but for the employees as well. Who thinks that they can run a business without providing a working bathroom for its employees!? Instead of unleashing her wrath on that unsuspecting soul, Sam made her way back to her table.

"Baybe she likes you too, dude."

Sam instantly froze. She could instantly recognize Tucker's stuffy voice.

"You think I should ask her out? Like officially?"

Danny? Sam's eyes widened with a soft gasp. She ducked behind the swinging doors that separated the bathrooms from the rest of the restaurant. They hadn't been able to secure their normal table. It was a busy lunch hour so they'd been forced to take the worst table in the restaurant- the one closest to the bathrooms. But that didn't mean that she should take advantage of this and eavesdrop.

"Ebery one already thinks you're dating."

Were they talking about her? It's true that almost everyone amongst their peers knew how she felt about Danny. They hadn't been able to escape the teasing during freshman year. But they weren't even dating! Not then and definitely not now. Nobody was even accusing them of being together anymore. They were too busy spreading rumors about Danny and Kagome...