Love is blind; Friendship tries not to notice.

Chapter Six: Was there ever a sentence that involved Cat and fun?

Daniel's POV

I slept badly.

First I dreamt about my separation with Abby. She looked so happy with Mark, the dude she left me for, in a way she never did with me. At first I thought it was my fault, but then I realised that Abby never really loved me. I don't even know how she managed to stay with me for four years. God only knows how many men she cheated on me with. I pity Mark though. When she's had her fill of him, he's just gonna be like the rest of us. Miserable. I'd never been through a breakup so I didn't know what it felt like until a year ago. It hurts like hell. Knowing that the person you trusted your with life is the one who hurt you most.

Then Charlee sneaked into my subconscious. Her pale blue eyes were so beautiful, it complemented her long blonde hair that dropped down to her back. Her lips were full, plump and pink that made you want to kiss them all day long. Char had always been beautiful. She just didn't like to flaunt it. She always thought girls that dressed up everyday with different designer bags,shoes and makeup were fake. The only time she did the makeup-dress up thing was at our prom night. She looked so good I couldn't take my eyes off her. I thought she was perfect.

I've always had a thing for Char. But I never acted on it for fear of ruining what we have. I didn't want an awkward relationship. That's why I went for Abby. At first. But I fell for Abby unknowingly.

Getting out of bed and heading for the bathroom, I showered, brushed my teeth and put on new clothes. I was supposed to be at the hospital today to catch up on a few things. I ate a breakfast of pancakes with strawberry syrup and had a cup of coffee. I decided to head to the Winston's later in the day. I had plans for the afternoon and Char was a major part of it.

Picking up my phone I saw it was only a minute after eight. I knew Char was already awake. She always woke up at 7:30. So I sent a text.

"Hey Char, did you sleep well?"

I waited for a good amount of five minutes before her reply came. It seemed like forever.

"Yeah, thanks for asking. You?"

"Good too." I lied. No way I was going to tell her that I was dreaming of her beautiful face. And Abby's unfaithful one.

"So why you up so early?" She asked.

"I have to be at the hospital in 30 minutes. There are things I have to look over."

"Oh."

"Yeah, so I was wondering, do you have any plans this afternoon? Let's say around three?"

"Uhm..I don't know. Why?"

"I was thinking of going out and having fun."

What if she says no? Please say yes, please say yes....

"Okay sure. But can Cat come?"

Sheesh, I was hoping she wouldn't say that. Way to burst my bubble, Char.

"Sure."

"OK! See you at three!"

I dropped the phone and stared at it a long time. I thought it was just going to be the both of us. Was there ever a sentence that involved Cat and fun? I hoped this girl will be as.....tolerable as Char.

Yeah right!

Charlotte's POV

After the text with Danny, I brushed my teeth, called Cat and told her about the afternoon plans. She seemed excited. It was a Monday and Zack was already at work. She wasn't going in today, I didn't know why. Cat was a Journalist. I personally thought she was in it just for the gist. She loved to know stuff.

I busied my self with different kind of chores. Washing, Scrubbing, cleaning and tidying. Mom was at work and Dad was resting. I was still worried about him. He owned a construction company. As he couldn't go in on days like this, he worked from home. Mom didn't like it very much but he insisted. Eventually, she agreed because it was better than his going to the office and getting all stressed up all over again.

I finished cleaning up the bathrooms and took a shower. I glanced at the clock and saw that it was a little after two.

After a while Cat arrived, in a pink tank top and black skinny jeans. She had her hair up in a ponytail with strands of hair failing out. A little touch of make-up, mascara and brown powder, was visible. She looked good. Too good in fact. After that joke Daniel made yesterday, I'm not taking any risk. He might be serious, we'll never know -

What the hell??

Who cares about Daniel and his love life?? I know I don't. *coughs*
And besides, she's my best friend.

"Hey babe. Where's he?" Cat said.

"Not here yet" I said. Then I heard the bell ring. I rushed to the door and yanked it open to see Daniel in a sweatshirt and blue jeans. He reeked of hotness. Who cares?

'You do.' My mind replied

I ignored it. This was not the time.

"Hey you. Ready?" He smiled.

"Yeah come in. Let me go change. Be down in ten. Cat's here."

"Okay." He walked in. I ran up the stairs to my bedroom. I could hear them talking.

"Hey. I'm Daniel?" I heard him say.

"I'm Cat. Nice to meet you. You're hotter in person." That girl was just crazy.

"Same here. In person?"

"Yeah, Char showed me some pictures."

"Oh."

I walked into my room and slipped out of my blue jeans and  cream top , then put on a strapless floral red dress that had a really huge belt at the waist and a black leather jacket. I put in a lot of effort which was weird because I never cared to dress up. Running a comb thought my hair and adding little makeup, I ran down the stairs to see Daniel and Cat engrossed in their conversation, laughing. I felt a pang of jealousy that I quickly  pushed away. 'You're being stupid.' I told myself.

"Ready?" I asked making both of them look up. I looked at Cat and she smiled. Weirdo. I looked at Daniel and caught him staring at me. He stood up slowly, never taking his eyes of me. It was... Odd. His eyes kept going up and down my body, making me feel uncomfortable.

"Yeah." Cat replied, noticing the awkwardness in the room.

"Yes." Daniel said, his eyes still on me.

Cautiously I walked across the room to the door and heard footsteps behind me. I opened it and walked out. They followed.

"We are going in my car." Daniel said, walking towards his convertible. I didn't know he had money. I didn't know many things. He walked in and waited for us to enter.

What a gentleman.

I got in the passengers seat and Cat got in the back.

"Where exactly are we going?" Cat asked, leaning on the seat.

"To have fun." Daniel said with a smirk.