You Were There the Whole Time

A DannyxStar fic. Danny broke up with Sam finding out she had cheated on him. But who will be there for him when he's in complete misery? None other than Star, who is the last girl Danny EVER thought he would end up falling for...

I'm so sorry for the long wait..I had a bit of writers block on this next chapter. but now I finally got up. If it seems a little rushed, sorry. but at least enjoy this next chapter. ;) it won't be the end yet...please review!

5: Heart Confessions

Danny-

For the next few days, Danny tried to avoid Star as much as possible. Not because he didn't like her, but because he feared for her safety. He didn't want her to get hurt by another ghost. It was already bad enough he was dealing with them by himself without Tucker and Sam by his side.

Danny hoped Star would understand. Although he wasn't sure what she was thinking at some points…maybe she'll be just happy knowing she didn't have to face him anymore, especially when realizing that he had already interfered with her perfect life.

Danny sighed as he lay on his soft bed, thinking about all the things that happened today…he wondered if maybe all those times he saved Star made him think that he probably should have never even talked to her…but it wasn't his fault she ended up getting almost killed by both Skulker and Technus. He also knew that girl Heather was really starting to bug him.

After he had thrown that note away, he's been finding more and more of them in his locker. And he knew it was Heather. Some of them came from some fangirls…but Heather's was the most obvious.

He tried to show her that he didn't want to go out with her by forcing the darn notes in the trash can. But that didn't work since Heather would appear out of nowhere and shove another note in his jean pocket.

Danny growled slightly when he heard the door knock. He glanced over his shoulder slightly confused when he heard his older sister's voice state, "Danny? It's Jazz. I'm back from my small trip."

Danny smiled as he sat up and rushed to the door. He opened it to see his sister Jazz standing there with a casual smile, "Hey Jazz. I'm really glad you're here. Cause I need to talk to you."

Jazz nodded and walked in. She took the chair while Danny sat back on the bed, "What is it you wanna talk about, Danny? Mom told me you seemed depressed a lot lately…anything wrong?"

Danny sighed as he ran his fingers through his raven black hair, "Well Jazz…I wish you were here a week ago…"

"Why?"

"Sam and I…we…broke up…" Danny said in a slump voice.

Jazz stared before she said, "Why?"

"Because…she went off with another guy. Her only lame excuse was she couldn't take the fact that I'm a hero and she's not. She feels our relationship wouldn't work out…" Danny explained sadly.

Jazz frowned even more as she watched her brother pull his legs up to his chest and wrapped his arms around them, "So…she cheated on you to break up with you?"

"She said she didn't want it be that way…but it makes me upset and hurt to realize that the girl I thought I liked wouldn't have had the guts to at least tell me we couldn't be together…"

Jazz watched as Danny buried his face into his arms before she thought this over, "Well Danny…I guess you and Sam weren't meant to be…"

Danny glanced up with his blue eyes peeking through his black bangs, "What do you mean?"

Jazz sighed before she walked over and sat beside him on the bed, "Look Danny…you know that sometimes relationships don't always work out the way you want it to be, and that's perfectly normal. I'm sure Sam tried to work things out as you did as well…but I guess it wasn't enough since Sam saw that it wasn't you she liked after all…"

Danny said nothing before Jazz continued,

"I mean think about it…do you think it was really as much as fun as you thought it would be when you and Sam started going out?"

Danny thought this for a second and realized that he did have a small naggy feeling in the back of his mind remembering that when he kissed Sam…or twice that day of the giant asteroid nearly destroying Earth, he felt empty about the kisses. He wasn't sure why though. He kept trying to get around his head, but it was never the same…he liked Sam…probably more as a friend, and Sam probably felt the same way, even though she had a crush on him for awhile.

Jazz took in the pondering on her younger brother's face and said in a soothing voice, "You see? Not all relationships are meant to be…even though a lot of people out there wish they would and make up such silly and outrageous fantasies even though in reality it may never work out…you and Sam are a perfect example…"

Danny sighed, "I suppose…I mean…I thought Sam was the one…I mean…we've been together for so long…"

"And I'm sure Sam appreciates that…but there are other girls out there Danny…you just have to know where to look…who knows…it could be a girl you never expect you will like…even if it's someone you don't even know…" Jazz said as she rubbed her hand on Danny's back.

Danny's mind suddenly went to Star and he thought about the times he felt slightly flustered whenever she was around or when she was in danger. He wanted to tell Jazz about Star however,

"Jazz! Can you come down here, sweetie?!" Maddie's voice called.

"Coming!" Jazz called back and then turned to Danny, "I hope this talk helped you, Danny…"

Danny didn't answer as Jazz walked out of the room. He wondered if Jazz was right. Maybe Sam wasn't the girl he was supposed to be with. If anyone who thought so, they must be out of their minds. He stood up and realized that maybe it was probably some girl he never thought he would like…

He knew it wasn't Valerie…she still was upset at the fact he was the Phantom kid and she was too guilty to even approach him anymore.

Certainly not Paulina…she left alone a long time ago.

And it definitely wasn't Heather. She was way too clingy and too mean to even be considered his girlfriend. Not to mention those long fingernails…wait…fingernails…

Danny thought back on the bruise on Star's arm. He remembered there were four ugly bruises on her arm and he realized it must have been Heather who did that. But why? He wondered if there was a chance Heather did that to Star because…Star liked him?

Danny frowned at this thought…could it be that maybe Star was starting to like just as he was toward her? He couldn't be sure…all he knew is that he regretted in trying to avoid Star. If it wasn't Sam and if Jazz was right about this…then maybe it was time to give Star a chance…that is if she likes him back…

He decided to go see her right now, but he didn't know where she lived, "I'll just have to look and find her till I see her familiar looking blonde hair…" Danny shrugged as he turned into his ghost form and flew into the evening sky.

He wondered if he'll find her at all. As the wind blew through his snowy white hair, he allowed his green eyes scanned below him. The buildings went by him slowly since he had to figure out where Star was. He had heard once that Star was rich…or something…maybe if he looked for a mansion…

Danny suddenly felt his ghost sense go off, "What in…?"

"Hey whelp!" Danny turned and gasped in shock to see Johnny 13 holding,

"Star!" Danny cried to see the blonde girl unconscious in the arms of one of his enemies.

"So you know this girl huh?" Johnny laughed.

"Let her go, Johnny and no one gets hurt!" Danny demanded as his hands started to power up in frustration.

Star-

Star was upset to see Danny was trying to avoid her the next few days. She wondered if he knew of her feelings to him and he was trying to get away from her. She felt slightly hurt he would even considered doing that…

She also wondered if she was even making a stupid mistake in even liking him in the first place. But she was starting to see why Valerie ended up liking him in the first place. He certainly was sweet and he cared for others. He also had a heart of gold which is probably the reason he wanted to use his powers for good. And he was cute too. No…he was a total hottie...

Star giggled at this thought, but she stopped herself. She felt her cheeks which were red from blushing at her thinking about Danny. She now knew why she fell for him in the first place. But now…

Star was up in her room, not moping this time, but thinking about Danny Fenton. Her parents were once again working. And for the first time, she didn't care. She was too busy thinking of how she was even going to even tell Danny her feelings to him. It wasn't like it was that hard. But she wondered what he'll say? Will he push her back? Or something?

Before she can ponder it any further, she suddenly felt something cold go over her. She shivered and wondered if the maid turned up the AC when she glanced out her window to see some shadow thing flying around a teenage guy with dirty blonde hair and he looked like that Johnny 13 bad luck ghost guy.

She growled slightly wondered what he was up to so she opened the window and shouted, "Hey Grease Ball! Just what are you doing?!"

The ghost guy turned and smirked, "Nothing babe. I'm just blowing off some steam…though I have never seen you before…"

Star rolled her eyes; was she really that invisible? "I'm Star Keller! Just what the heck are you doing?"

Johnny laughed along with his shadow pet thing, "Nothing…but now you've kind of pissed me off…Shadow, fetch the girl!"

Star gasped as the shadow ghost flew at her and she backed up in her room, however he came inside the room and wrapped himself around her. She cried out in fear but it was no use, knowing her parents wouldn't do anything to help her. She felt the harsh coldness of the shadow take her and she blacked out from it.

She wasn't sure how long she was out, but she woke up to hear the sound of Johnny 13 laughing. And then she thought she heard a very familiar voice say, "Let her go, Johnny and no one gets hurt!"

Star tried to move, or at least open her eyes, but she knew it was Danny. She felt relieved to know he was here to rescue her…but she had to at least show him she was alright. She managed to open her eyes and glance over to see Danny looking really upset and concerned for her.

"Danny…?" She managed to say.

She watched as he gasped hearing his name being called, "Star?"

Star realized she was in Johnny 13's arms and she tried to get free, "Let me go, you Grease ball!" She cried as she struggled as she tried to get free.

"Hey girl, stop moving so much!" Johnny cried out in frustration; Star growled before she bit into Johnny's arm and he cried out in pain, "Why you!"

He let go of Star and she felt the gravity grasp her and she started to fall. Star screamed in fright when she felt strong arms grasp her and she felt herself stop. She opened her eyes to gaze into Danny's green eyes and felt the sense of déjà vu over come her.

"Stay here…" Danny said as he set her on a building before flying off to beat the crap out of Johnny.

Star shook her head and ran her fingers through her blonde hair before she watched the moron who put her in danger as well…Finally after a few minutes Danny sucked Johnny 13 in the thermos. He then flew down toward Star who was waiting for him to be done.

"You ok, Star?" Danny asked, as he stood beside her.

"Considering I've been attacked by three ghosts in a row…I'm fine…" Star shrugged as she frowned slightly.

Danny sighed, "I'm sorry…I didn't mean for these ghosts to ruin your life anyway…"

Star started to laugh slightly, "What are you talking about? It's kind of nice to be captured a few times…"

Danny stared, "What? But doesn't being captured by ghosts upsetting anyway? I mean…you already have a perfect life…"

Star snapped her head over at Danny, "I have a perfect life? You don't know that…"

Danny rolled his eyes, "Come on Star…you're on the popular crowd, you have perfect parents, and probably even have a perfect boyfriend…" Danny looked away when he said the last part.

Star gave Danny a dirty look, "My life isn't perfect! Your life is, not mine!"

Danny turned back to Star, "What the heck are you talking about? I may have powers, yes…but my parents are always trying to make new ghost inventions, and my sister is hardly around anymore. My girlfriend cheated on me, and my only other best friend is a mayor with no time for hanging out anymore!"

Star was slightly stunned at this before she glared at Danny, "At least you have a family who cares! My parents don't care about me! All my life I've been ignored since I was 8, after they started to work long hours! My parents hardly even know I exist!"

Danny was slightly shocked at this, "But Star…"

Star cut him off, "And yes, I am on the A list, but hardly anyone pays any attention to me! They only like looking at Paulina! I'm just a background girl who no one cares for!"

Danny tried to say something again, "Star…"

"Furthermore, I do not have a boyfriend! I never did!" Star cried feeling tears come out of her eyes; but at the same time, she felt slightly relived to finally let this out, but to a ghost boy no less, "No one cares for me! No one-"

Star was cut off by Danny leaning over suddenly and kissing her right on her red lipstick lips. She was shocked at his sudden reaction.

Danny-

Danny couldn't take it anymore, just hearing Star's sad life was making his heart ache not to mention guilty of thinking that Star had a perfect life when she didn't. Without realizing he was doing, he leaned over and kissed her flat out on the lips.

They were like that for a second before Danny pulled back feeling his face turn red from both embarrassment and fluster. He wondered what Star was thinking…she probably is upset he did that…he glanced over to see her with a look of shock on her face.

"Sorry Star…I didn't mean to do that…" Danny said sighing.

Star blinked her aqua eyes and shook her head, "Why did you?" she asked finally in a slow voice as she placed her finger tips on her lips.

Danny sighed, "Ok look Star…my sister told me that maybe Sam wasn't the girl I was looking for…the thing is…she told me that there could be another girl that I haven't even given a chance…"

Star stared, "So you're saying…what I think you're saying?"

Danny sighed again, "Star…this isn't easy…I mean…for a week, I felt I upset about yes about my break-up with Sam…but my talk with Jazz told me that maybe…I don't know…when I kept saving you…I think…"

Star frowned, "Wait…so…you like me, like I like you?"

"Yeah I…" Danny stopped and gave Star a look, "You like me?"

Star blushed as she frowned, "Well…I guess…I mean…I can see why Valerie ended up liking you…and…"

Star-

Star couldn't believe Danny told her he liked her. All this time, he was avoiding her because he didn't like her, "I can't believe it…" Danny stated as Star frowned.

"Well…why did you avoid the last few days?" Star asked suddenly, wanting to know; she watched as Danny blush even more.

"Well…because I was doing it for your good…because I didn't want you to get hurt anymore by my ghost enemies…not because I didn't like you…" Danny answered.

"So…you mean it don't you…" Star stated.

"Yeah…I'm not lying Star…I really do like you…" Danny shrugged.

Star thought about for a minute before she said, "Well…maybe we need to get to know each better before we make any desions…"

Danny nodded, "Good idea…um…you wanna…hang out at the Nasty Burger tomorrow?"

Star blinked before she nodded, "Yeah…now can you take me home?"

Danny nodded before he held out his hand which Star stared at, "Come on…I won't drop you…"

Star gulped slightly before she took his hand they were in the air. Star gasped at the height again before she wrapped her arms around Danny's torso. Danny smiled slightly before he flew her toward her home.

"Where do you live?" he asked.

"It's that house there…" Star managed to point as they flew up to a white house.

"Ok…" Danny flew up to an open window and let Star climb into her room through it, "When do you want me to pick you up?"

"How about after school?" Star shrugged, "I mean…save us both trouble?"

Danny smiled that sent a shiver down Star's spine, "Sounds good to me…see ya Star…oh and…sorry about assuming…you know…"

"My life being perfect? It's ok…I mean I'm sorry for assuming you had a perfect life too…" Star frowned as she leaned out the window.

Danny smiled further, "It's fine…as they said, life is always greener on the other side…but not always…night…"

Star smiled as she grabbed his white gloved hand before he can fly off, "Hold on there Phantom…let me give you something…"

Danny looked confused as Star leaned up and gave a kiss on Danny's lips. She felt him press back and they stayed that way for at least a minute before Star pulled back. She felt her cheeks redden and watch the boy halfa do the same.

"Night…" Danny said.

"Night…Danny…" Star smiled and waved as Danny turned and flew off back home; she sighed dreamily and didn't know it would be like this…

She was glad to know that Danny understood about what was going on…she hoped everything will be ok...