School Boy Crush

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A.N

HELLO, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT HAD A LOT ON MY PLATE WTH SCHOOL, BUT NOW THAT I FINISH I HAD TIME TO UPDATE, HOPE ALL YOU'LL ENJOY

The next day Danny received a note in his locker.

"Chin up, little badger. You look so down. Things will get better, you'll see. Stay positive and remember there are people out there who truly care for you. You just have to keep an eye open. "

Danny stared at the message. Little badger? What an odd nickname. The note cheered him up a bit, but it was still creepy. He wished whoever it was that was leaving him notes would just say who they are. However, Danny didn't have time to reflect on it. A blue ghost mist slipped out of his mouth and he instantly switched to his ghost half. It was just some ghost looking to cause trouble. Danny took care of him quickly enough so that he would walk in to his class on time. School went by fairly normal. He put a conscious effort to participate more and it paid off. After school, Danny was able to hang out with Sam and Tucker. They did their homework together and then spent the rest of the evening playing video games.

"Have you started on your application yet?" Sam asked the boys as she furiously pressed the buttons on her game controller.

"I have." Danny said proudly, glad he wasn't behind for once.

"Not yet." Tucker admitted, looking slightly ashamed. "I kind of forgot. I'll do it tomorrow. Can one of you text me tomorrow and remind me?"

"I'll do it." Sam said and then cheered. "HA! Take that! Kicked BOTH your butts!"

Danny and Tucker scowled playfully. "Rematch." They demanded.

They played well into the night before they had to go home. Once his friends were gone, Danny took a hot relaxing shower and changed into his pajamas. He jumped onto his bed and took out his phone to check to see if anyone messaged him. His face heated up and his heart began to race when he saw he had a text from Vlad Masters. Sweating nervously and shaking with anxiety, he opened the text.

Vvlad; hello, Daniel. Are you feeling better today?

Danny's heart fluttered as he read the text. He didn't think his teacher would care enough to text him the next day. He quickly responded back.

Danny; Yeah, I am. Thanks for asking.

Vlad; Think nothing of it. You did well on your assignment today. I'm proud of you.

Danny flushed at the compliment and couldn't help but grin like a fool. He took a deep breath to calm his racing heart.

Danny; Thanks. I couldn't have done it without your help. 

Danny flinched when he reread his reply. That was such a lame and corny thing to say. He had no way of getting it back, too! Ugh, how embarrassing.

Don't be modest. You do excellent when you apply yourself. Keep it up. Remember, if something is troubling you, contact me. 

Danny;Okay, I will … goodnight, Vlad.

Danny; Goodnight, Daniel.

Smiling, Danny let out a happy little sigh and went to sleep.

You're doing great, little badger. Although your temper still needs to be worked on. Regardless, it's lovely to see you smile. 

You looked tired today. I thought I told you to get more rest? Don't be stubborn. I don't want you slacking now.