My Vengance

"Danny?"
I blink up at Mum, who is holding a phone. "It's Jazz for you."
I take the phone, noting dimly that Dan had fallen asleep. "Jazz?"
"Danny, we need to talk."
"'Bout what, Jazz?"
"Your new 'boyfriend'. Danny, maybe you think this is ok, but it isn't!"
"Jazz, that's enough." I whisper, my fingers curling on Dan's chest.
"Danny, do you even understand what you're doing?"
"Have you ever met yourself?" I whisper softly. "Have you ever seen what you will become?"
I can almost feel her shaking with anger. "Do you know how safe you can be inside your own arms, but not in your arms?"
"Danny, I dont under-"
"No, you wouldn't. When I first saw him, I promised I was never going to turn into him, because he is not what I want to be. He's who I want to be with."
"Danny, you're seriously losing it!" Jazz screams. I sigh, my fingers splaying on top of the black fabric of Dan's shirt.
"Why should I listen to you? You don't listen to me."
I begin to walk my fingers along Dan's chest, across from where my head is to his right shoulder. There's a deep groan, and fingers wrap around mine. I lift my head to stare into blood-red eyes, and a smile that's just for me.
"Daniel."
"Dan."
"DANNY!" Jazz's shriek erupts into my ear.
"Sorry, got to go. My boyfriend is awake." With a feeling of satisfaction, I push the end call button, and toss the phone across to the table.
"Danny, could I have a word?"
I push myself up from Dan, and follow Mum into the kitchen. She sits at the table, and I sit next to her.
"Daniel, that man in there isn't just a friend, is he?" She asks quietly. I nod, taking a deep breath.
"Can I ask, how you two met?"
I pause, and hang my head. "A passing of interests. But, when I met him, it was like I'd always known him."
Mum nods. "Love can make you feel like that, Danny."
I look up. "You mean...you're ok with this?"
Another nod from Mum, and she smiles. "Oh, Danny, of course I am. You're my little boy, I just want you to be happy."
"And that's all I want for Danny, too."
I look up at Dan, who wraps his arms around my shoulders.
"Thank you, Maddie, for being so understanding." He smiles, leaning his chin on top of my head. "I know how much you mean to Danny."
Mum smiles gently, and lets out a breath. "Your Dad will want to know, eventually."
I sink back into Dan's arms. I hadn't thought of that. Mum leans across to put a hand on mine. "I'll let him know, sweetie. And as for you," Her eyes focus on Dan, "Don't hurt my little boy. Or I will hurt you."
Dan's arms tighten, and he pushes my chin up. "How could anyone hurt this little cutie?"
Mum smiles, and I smile back at her.
"Now, then, you two go...'hang out' or whatever you guys do."
Dan pulls away, and I stand to follow him. Before I leave, I turn to Mum, and I hug her.
"Thanks, Mum. For everything."
She squeezes me back. "It's ok, sweetie."
I follow Dan up to my bedroom, swallowing thickly. With Mum's permission, it's almost like a barrier was lifted.
And I can't help but shiver at the thought of what we're about to do.