Danny's Story

It all began in high school.

Some people believe that nobody can fall in love at such a young age. Puppy love, they call it. Nothing serious, just for fun. Only a fling. But anyone who saw the way Danny and Adrian looked at, acted around, or talked about each other bit their tongues in defeat.

They were in love. Everyone knew that. He was the it-guy, she was dancer.

And it all started on that one Friday night.

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Adrian Holmes walked beside the bleachers, her index finger plugged in one ear and her cell phone pressed to the other. "What do you mean you're not able to pick me up?" she asked loudly, trying to talk over the loud commotion from the football fans a few yards away.

"Sorry, Dree..." her brother slurred out of the phone. "It isn't safe f-for either...of us..." Adrian shook her head and slammed her phone shut, not even bothering to mutter a departing word.

Great. She was sick and tired of the seemingly unceasing football game, and she didn't have a ride home. Sure, it was fun doing dance routines and all, but it became boring after a while. To her, at least. But now that she wanted to leave, she couldn't. Her twenty year old brother was drunk, and he was her only form of transportation. Plus, she didn't want anyone to get hurt. So maybe it was the right thing to do.

With a scoff, Adrian tossed her cell phone back into her dance bag. Soon after, she fixed the large object around her right shoulder. Suddenly, the fans in the bleachers started to holler and cheer with an amazing amount of zeal. With a smile, she headed toward the stands, her friend, Alexis, in mind.

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Daniel Fenton, or Danny, as his friends called him, sighed in irritation as he watched the small freshman scurry about the consession stand. It took a while, but the kid finally whipped up Danny's nachos. The sophomore dug out a ten dollar bill from the back pocket of his jeans, sliding the piece of paper onto the counter. The two soon exchanged objects, and Danny was able to leave with his favorite football game snack.

Walking back to the bleachers, he turned the corner, wiping off some cheese from his hand onto his jeans. He soon noticed the two girls in a deep conversation while walking toward him, both looking like sophomores as well.

And, why haven't I seen them before?

The one on the right looked like a lively young woman, like she was someone fun to be around. You could see her smile from miles away, it was so beautiful, and she had a bounce in every step she took. Her long dark hair was way pas her shoulders, the locks nice and curly. Those hazel eyes sparkling like crazy. Her bangs slid down her face, but they didn't cover her eyes. Danny smiled at the girl, impressed. Most girls liked to cover their faces. This sophomore coming toward him had a trait that he liked.

The girl on the left, however, was the total opposite.

Danny soon wondered in alarm if the two knew they were in his path, heading straight for him. But it didn't seem like it, the two fully engrossed within their animated conversation. They came closer and closer without even acknowledging Danny. But then, when it was too late, fate kicked in. Danny's cell phone rang, buzzing in his back pocket. For once in a long time, Danny removed his gaze from the two girls, reaching for the phone.

Then Dany and Adrian walked right into each other, nacho cheese flying all over the young woman's dance outfit.

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After their awkward introduction, Danny and Adrian soon fell head over heels for each other. During the rest of their highschool experience, the two were inseparable. They studied together, worked jobs together, used any free time together. They were seen everywheretogether! Later during high school, Danny and Adrian were voted the "cutest couple", bumping Dash and Paulina to second place. They even won prom queen and king!

Everyone was supportive of their relationship.

Soon enough, college came, but the two stayed faithful throughout. Danny and Adrian attended the same university, but they learned to trust one another more than ever. Long story short, the two loved each other from the start and stayed loyal, since.

On this cool October evening, two adults walked out of the Nasty Burger. They held hands and smiled, chattering along about predictable things anyone would talk about. It was not, however, what was being said that kept the mood the way it was. Just being in each other's presence made Danny and Adrian's personalities full of joy. It was the way they felt around each other, the way they were so relaxed and confident in their relationship, they way they just clicked.

Danny squeezed Adrian's hand, a smile spreading across his face. His girlfriend imitated his actions, the two continuing to converse about their current jobs. They soon fell silent as the two reached Danny's Sudan. He went over to the passanger's side and opened the door for Adrian, gesturing her in. He lingered there, watching as she took her time getting into the door. He shut the door, walked to the driver's side, got in, shutting his door behind him. Wordlessly, Danny put the car in gear.

Then he smiled.

This was the night he was going to propose. Danny was proud of himself for thinking the plan up all by himself. The two had relived their first date, going to the Nasty Burger. But then there was something extra planned.

Danny was going to bring Adrian to the place they first met. They were going to go the football game at Casper High. This night was the night their old high school was honoring the alumni of their year. Like a little reunion. The principal would talk about the students for a little while, then Danny would take the mike.

And, in front of everyone, he would propose to his highschool sweetheart.

It was the perfect plan, yes. It was bound to be the most amazing time of Danny and Adrian's life. It was going to go so smoothly, everyone would remember it for the rest of their lives.

Well, it probably would've.

If only Danny had seen that truck turning full speed into their lane, heading straight for the passanger's side...