No Strings

8

Danny stood in the doorway, looking hurt and shocked.

"What are you doing here?"

"I was coming to see if you were okay. I guess you are, coming around making out with our enemies." He shut his eyes and took in a breath.

"Why do you care? What does it have to do with you?" His eyes flicked open. I know that it is wrong, Tyler hurt Danny just as much, if not more than Erin.

"Come here." I got out of the bed, walked out the door, and shutting it behind me. I can do as I please.

"Yes? Are you going to tell me why this is such a big deal?" I know why but honestly right now, I don't care.

"Mason is like one of my best friends now and you cheated on him." Good, he doesn't even care about it being Tyler. 

"But it meant nothing, I don't even know why it happened. Well, I guess I do. I saw Mason with some girl that was touching all over him, kissing him. And I guess I got really jealous. I may have jealousy issues." I honestly don't owe him an explanation but I have nothing to hide from Danny. 

Danny nodded, "Mason kissed another girl?" He asked himself mostly but I nodded. "But why Tyler of all people?"

"I'm sorry that it was Tyler and he's your ex-best friend. But he was in a bad situation and then he told me he loved me." I rambled, not even understanding myself. Danny took a step forward.

"He said he loved you and got a kiss? You have known that he's loved you but once he actually said it you kissed him?" I nodded slowly. "Why? Why? Why?" He put his hands over his face, turned around, and walked down the stairs.

"Where are you going?" I called after him.

"Home." He yelled back slamming the front door. -what just happened-

"Quinn?" Tyler slowly made his way into the hall.

"Yah?" I turned around and looked at him.

"Are you and Danny like, you know?"

"No... Mason and I are together. Look I really think you should go home. Mason will be here soon and won't like it if you are here." I lie. Tyler nodded slowly.

"I understand. Ill go. I know that it meant nothing, but I was just hoping." He slowly made his way to the door, I grabbed his arm and turned him toward me.

"I just can't right now, okay? I will see you later. I am with Mason anyways, for now. So, even though he may be cheating on me right now. I am not that person." He shook he head and removed his arm from my grip. Tyler turned to the door and ripped it open, but before he stepped out the door he spoke five words. "I will always love you." And then headed out the door. I watched him walk away, through the window. I shake my head as he disappears from sight and grab my keys. Danny. I need to keep my mind on Danny. He needs me right now. I grab my keys and put my head to the door, taking a breath. My eyes are sealed, and my breath is steady. Something is going on with him, more than just a broken heart.

*~*~*~*~*~*

"What is wrong with you?" I ask Danny. Slamming the door behind me. My anger has died down, a little bit, but not much.

"Nothing, it is your life, do what you want." He puts on a fake smile and turns around. I hear in his voice he is angry. I understand how he can be angry, but he doesn't seem to be angry about Tyler or Mason. It seems like it is something else, but he is taking it out on me.

"Why do you care? It's not like I slept with him!" I screamed. I turn him around, and his face is close to mine.

"Because, Quinn." He gets in my face.