Being early is vexatious. The time goes significantly slower when you are waiting for something, or someone in this case. You sigh and stare over the silver lake. The moon was closing in to the middle of the sky, the silver water reflecting the little light dots in the sky. In the background you could see the lights of the city illuminating the lower part of the sky in dim golden, as if the sun would come up right this moment. It was honestly breath taking and it was difficult to understand why it wasn't that enjoyable when you expect someone to come. The semi wet ground didn't make it any less uncomfortable. The grass was damp, the blades tickling your wrists as your hands rest upon the ground.

"Sorry, did you wait long?" startled you jump up into a fighting position ready to attack, only to realize Danny stood there confused as to why you have your fists raised. With a sheepish smile your fists drop into loose hands, "you startled me. I didn't wait that long though". Danny returned a smile and took a seat next to you, looking out over the lake. "It took a while to find you. you said the lake but you never said where" he said. You dropped down next to him and chuckled, "you still found me though". "Yeah, and you found quite the spot" he said, clearly enjoying the clear night sky and the view that seemed to lighten up by the mere presence of him. How that works, you had no clue.

You glanced over at him and something fluttered in your stomach. He looked so content like that. His eyes were icy blue, yet full of warmth, a small smile adorned his lips and his features had unwind. His dark hair mixed perfectly with the shadows of the trees behind him while his white shirt stuck out like a sore thumb. "You said you want to be an astronaut right?" you questioned curiously, the memory of his room filled with space posters popping up in your mind. Danny's smile grew wider, "yeah, but it's really difficult since only 50 people are accepted into the program each year. It is, for one, really difficult to meet the requirements and, for second, there is a lot of interest so the percentage that is accepted is really small" he explains excitedly. His excitement seemed infectious since a smile formed on your lips. "That sounds harsh, but it would be amazing to go into space one day. It is difficult to wrap your mind around the fact that it's so big.... Something like the size of the ghost zone" you chuckled. Danny rolled his eyes, "Space and the ghost zone are completely different" he stated. "Of course, since the ghost zone is a dimension and space is in our dimension up in the air" you smirked. "Exactly, besides, I don't see any flaming orbs of gas form in the ghost zone any time soon". "Be careful with what you say, some ghost may take you up on that idea" you chuckle and soon Danny followed.

Danny explained a lot of stuff about space, it wasn't half as interesting as the excitement he showed while talking about something he admired, adored, well something like that. Of course it was interesting how stars age and how we will end in doom a long time into the future if we stay on earth, but his expression while telling this was intriguing. It was an expression that felt foreign. It was never shown on any face that you have seen, even after leaving the lab.

"Sorry I must be boring, rambling on" Danny said, bashfully rubbing his nape. You gave a chuckle, "it's fine, really, it's all pretty interesting". Danny looked relieved and smiled. Then a moment of realisation came on his face and he questioned, "I've never heard of your future dreams, or hobbies at that..." he looked a bit confused, mostly with himself as to why he never asked or heard about your hobbies and interests.

"There isn't much to tell, really, I'm just figuring out how the world works and what path I want to take" you said turning back to the lake, your eyes clouded with the emptiness that was forming inside. "Figuring life out? Is it that difficult without your parents around? You seem to have everything... well in order" he said, his voice revealing his confusion. Your eyes followed the movements of some fireflies above the water as you spoke, "things never are what they seem". "So like.... Like what?" he questioned. A sigh left your lips and you shook your head. "Sorry, I must be confusing" you forced a smile on your lips, avoiding the question and looked Danny in the eye. "I just don't know what I like yet... well besides you.. Sam.. Tucker. And of course my brother" you said, "but if you look at activities I don't have anything in particular".

Danny looked pained at you. "I... We already said you don't have to smile when you don't want to" Danny said, fortitude shining in his eyes. Your smile faltered and you cast your eyes away. "Sorry..." "And don't apologise. It's not like you have done something wrong" he gave a genuine smile at you, even though you couldn't see it, it shone through his voice. "Look, I won't force you to explain why you are being so vague, and why you are acting odd sometimes. It's just part of who you are and I'm sure in time you will explain it on your own" he said determined.

There is that fluttery feeling again, a warm feeling spread through your body, gathering in your cheeks. There was an awkward silence. Slowly you looked back at Danny to see him looking away with light blush on his cheeks. 'Is he embarrassed? Hell I probably look like a tomato considering the warmth in my head!' "Thanks Danny. It means a lot" you whispered shyly looking away. Danny gave broad smile, "no problem, friends are for you through thick and thin". A smile made its way to your lips as you looked into those bold blue eyes. "So... going back on the topic. I think I would like to look for a hobby. Care to help?" you questioned, smiling turning into a smirk. Danny chuckled, "sure, in return, do you mind helping out with alibi's for my disappearances?" he questioned. "I was planning to, but never got the chance since Sam and Tucker always blurt out the first that comes to mind" you chuckled. Danny gave a distressed sigh, "that's why the stories don't always matchup". "Well, since no one had discovered you yet, I'd say they are doing a pretty good job" you said turning to look at the lake. "That's true, it would have been difficult if I had been in it alone" he said, sounding grateful to them. "If Sam and tucker weren't at the accident... would you have told them?" you questioned curiously.

That got Danny thinking, not an immediate answer meant that he probably hadn't thought about it before.

"No, I wouldn't tell them on my own. If I see what kinds of danger they are put in.... that you are put in..." he shook his head and buried his face into his hands. "It's hard you know? Protecting the ones you hold dear when the world is against you. Hell even my parents are, without knowing though" Danny said, his boldness disappearing from his voice.

It felt like some sort of amenity that he felt comfortable enough to open up. He probably hasn't talked to anyone about these concerns. It made you feel special and a warm feeling spread once again, but this time it left your cheeks alone.

Your hand moved on its own and gently laid on Danny's back. There was a shock in surprise through his muscles as it touched him but soon he relaxed. "I can't imagine what you are going through. I can only guess how it must feel. However, I do think you are doing an amazing job, Sam Tucker and even I have never had any serious injuries from the fights. Next to that you have saved an enormous amount of people! If you weren't here the ghosts would have roamed free and cause a lot more accidents, causalities, etcetera. You are Amity parks hero for a reason. Even if some don't see it that way" you said with genuine respect for his resolve and determination. 'Something that I lack' the realisation of that thought made your gut once again drop but you held up a comforting front for Danny nevertheless.

Danny looked up from his hands to you, his eyes shimmering with hope. "You really think so?" he questioned. You gave an affirmative nod, "I mean it". Danny have a small smile and then looked down at his feet. "Thanks (y/n)... sorry if I got the mood down" he said sheepishly. You gave a small chuckle, "I started it. Don't worry".

Slowly a smile appeared on Danny's face as he looked at you. "So, what reason did you call me out? it can't be to become depressed with each other" he gave a daring smirk. "I hate texting" you stated immediately making Danny burst out laughing. A pout formed on your lips in protest to his laughter, "I'm serious!" "Sorry but it sounded really ridiculous considering this is the age of the phone and technology" Danny laughed. You rolled your eyes, crossing your arms, "not everyone is a fan of the age of Tucker" you huffed. Danny kept on laughing, the remark about Tucker only fuelling his humour.

Slowly your jokingly annoyed face cracked and you laughed with him. After that you both calmed down and had a comfortable silence while watching the fireflies dance over the water. It could have been 5 minutes or hours, the feeling of time had left you, but after some time Danny stood up and stretched. "Thanks for inviting me, it was kind of refreshing" he smiled looking down on you and offered a hand. You took it with a smile and let him pull you up. "Same here, we should do this again sometime" you answered with a content smile. A light shade of pink adorned his cheeks, "yeah, have a good night and I'll see you in the morning" he said. "Till morning" you said but as you turned you were stopped with a tug on your sweater. You turned to see Danny quickly pull his hand back and smile. "Want a lift home? Flying is faster than walking" he said sheepishly. A smile tugged at your lips, "if the birdman will allow me on his back" you smirked teasingly. "I'm not a bird" he huffed, "going ghost" he said while a pair of white rings went over his body, changing him into his alter ego. "I've been wondering, why do you have a catchphrase to turn? Does it actually help you turn?" you questioned curiously as you took his outstretched hand.

"It's something like a battle cry... I guess" he said. "Hm, then if you were realistic pessimistic it would be. Guess I'll just die" you said with a smirk. Danny blinked in shock at the harshness of the statement. Something inside tugged at you, saying that you had made an inappropriate remark, but it was soon pushed away as Danny laughed. "It sounds so harsh but it's pretty much true" he said. When he calmed his laughter his eyes wandered to your hand which was still joined in his. He smirked and gave a harsh tug out of nowhere, making you lose your balance. With a Squeak you fell into his arms and looked up with a frown, "no, I didn't fall for you, you made me" you stated before he could make a remark. A warm hand was placed on your back while another swept you off your feet. "I'd rather say that I swept you off your feet" he grinned smugly. You rolled your eyes, "that's even more cliché than you falling for Paulina". Danny arched his brow, "I thought I was quite original with dropping my pants for her" he said. You paused and looked up at him for a few seconds. "You... dropped your pants for a girl?" a fit of laughter came over you, making Danny sigh and fly up in a sudden motion making you shut up at the sudden gained altitude. Of course you were used to heights, just not with someone else holding the wheels. "If you drop me I'll finish the half-assed job the portal did" you whispered as your eyes watched the passing lights of the city. "You aren't the first, you should get in line for that" Danny sighed. You turned to face him, he looked distressed. Unconsciously your hand reached up and ruffled his hair, something your brother always did if you were distressed. "I'll be on the front, blocking all those late ass bitches" you smirked. That had a smile tugging at Danny's lips, his eyes focused on the air in front of him. You smiled and turned to look at the city again. It was beautiful at night. And quiet to the booth! Night time was a lovely time outside of the cell.

"Can you set me off in my room?" you questioned as your house came within sight. Danny looked down on you with a frown, "won't your brother find that suspicious?" he questioned. On the inside you snorted at his reaction but on the outside you only smiled, "he's used to it". This had Danny's frown deepened, "if you say so..." he said confused and went intangible before going through the wall and setting you down in your room. With a smile on your face you turned to Danny, "thanks, for everything". Danny smiled and waved his hand, "no sweat, see you tomorrow" he said before turning intangible and going out.

You turned and frowned, "how come he doesn't sense you?" you questioned looking at the door and as if on que it opened revealing Luciel, still in his ghost form. "I am a map, a guide... simply put, he only reacts to ghosts who are at least half ghost. Or that is my theory" he said, confusing you even more. A sigh escaped your lips, "you odd brother" you stated, walking over to the closet and getting a fresh oversized shirt out to serve as pyjama's. "Sleep well, until morning" Luciel spoke and disappeared into thin air. "till morning" you said while changing into the oversized shirt. You turned to bed and looked at the alarm. "Only 2 hours left to sleep... poor Danny".