dominance display

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a/n: takes place during s2 ep1

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David couldn't help the hateful, jealous scowl that slipped through his normally happy, cheerful exterior. He just couldn't help it... Watching you swoon over Daniel's "charm" and "eloquence" made him boil with a rage he didn't know he had.

And yet there David was, simmering over his lost chance at winning you over. It broke his heart... He'd been in love with you the whole summer, and you seemed to share the interest! You even confessed you found him attractive! But there you were... Hanging off of Daniel like arm candy, laughing your beautiful laugh at some stupid joke he told.

"David, you're hilarious!" You laughed, pushing him playfully as he chuckled. And then - oh god - and THEN... The bastard had the gall to wrap his arm around your waist! And you just let it happen!

David was grumbling now, grinding his teeth together angrily. His arms were crossed, hands grasping the fabric of his sleeves so tight, he was certain it was stretched. He heard footsteps, and looked over at Gwen, who had a weird look on her face.

David relaxed his scowl and gave her a confused look. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

She just crossed her arms with a smug smile. "I didn't know you could make that face, much less hate someone so intensely - or hate anyone at all, for that matter."

"What are you talking about? I don't hate anyone!" David scoffed, rolling his eyes as he looked back at you and Daniel with narrowed eyes. "I just have a particularly strong desire to cleave Daniel's skull with a rock."

Gwen laughed, patting his back. "Jealous?"

"Ooh..." David clenched his fists and growled. "Very!"

"Alright, relax before a vein bursts." She chuckled. "I'll give you some exclusive girl insight about (Y/N). Her and I talk."

David was immediately interested, his head snapping in the woman's direction with a sparkle in his eyes.

"In regards to her feelings about Daniel, she knows he's trying to step in between you two. And trust me, you were in this leg race way before he even entered, and as far as (Y/N) is concerned, you're already winning."

"Really?" David questioned hopefully.

Gwen nodded. "Yep. Just step in, prove your dominance. Show him up."

"How?"

"Use your imagination!"

After she said that, David got a mischievous glint in his eyes, one that made Gwen blanch.

"And no, you cannot beat Daniel to death with a chair. I'm not paying your bail again after the Bonquisha incident."

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You laughed loudly at what Daniel said, a little bit louder than what was considered normal for you, so it was clearly fake. You squeezed his arm in a flirtatious manner, trying to keep him engaged in your faux seduction. "Is there no end to your charisma, Daniel?"

"I suppose not. Is there no end to your beauty?" Daniel smiled with a wink.

Ugh, gag. You tried to repress a cringe as you forced a giggle. "Touche!"

"Ahem..."

The two of you looked over, and a wave of relief washed over you when you saw David standing there. His hands were propped on his hips, eyes narrowed intensely at Daniel. Once he noticed you looking however, his expression switched just as fast into that familiar, heart warming smile he always presented you with.