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'Confrontations'

By: Sephora

She felt him the moment she stepped out of the bookstore and she turned her head to see him leaning against the wall, arms crossed with one leg propped up against it. He was in ghost form and was forcing the confrontation she had been trying to avoid. She had been caught, and she then knew he had planned this all along. The cold look on his face as he feigned indifference was clear and defined as his hair fell in front of his face, shading half of it from view and his electric green eyes were on hers immediately. She sighed, not one for pleasantries and stopped in the street with a hand on her hip.

"Well?" She asked none too gently, irritated that he would go to such lengths to follow her. She watched him push himself off the wall and with deliberate steps he walked closer, knowing that Raven wouldn't walk away, not now. That's what he was counting on.

"You've been avoiding me." His tone was neutral, non accusatory and simply stating an observation that she knew was true. She simply shrugged knowing her lack of response would aggravate him. Danny's jaw clenched shut and she watched him quickly reign in his frustration as she waited for him to respond. She knew she wouldn't be able to get away this time.

"I'm surprised he's not with you." His face remained calm though his words were clipped, revealing his dissatisfaction. He stepped closer and Raven stood her ground, not willing to reveal how he affected her. She willed her voice to remain neutral as she looked straight into his eyes, hoping her own wouldn't betray her battling emotions,

"Malchior had other plans, not that I owe you an explanation." She stated and watched his gloved fist tighten slightly before releasing it, the only sign of his anger other than the fire that was obvious in his eyes. He stepped closer and there was a look on his face that she could not interpret.

"He doesn't deserve you." He stated with a finality leaving no room for argument and Raven was stunned into silence for a moment before glaring at him in anger, dismayed that he thought he had the ability to set her own standards,

"As if you have the right to decide that." She told him and crossed her own arms, becoming frustrated with him now. She knew he never liked Malchior, but never would have thought he would go through such extents to let her know. He was quiet for a moment and stared her down. She met his eyes accordingly and recognized the look in his eyes, he was ready for a fight,

"Why have you been avoiding me Raven?" He asked innocently enough, his tone light though she could hear the challenge in the undercurrent of his voice. Suddenly she couldn't meet his eyes anymore and she looked away, instead finding the DP insignia on his chest. So many emotions ran through her mind, each fighting for dominance and she hated her lack of control of them.

Some part of her knew that Danny would be the only one who could break through her walls so easily, and could see right through her front. He seemed to also know his because he pushed further, not one to ever let her get away without confronting her own feelings,

"I think don't think you want to face me, because you don't want to admit what you feel for me." He stated without emotion, steadily watching her closely as she quickly raised her face back to his. She scoffed in denial as Danny continued to look at her with slightly narrowed eyes,

"You are mistaken, unless annoyance is the feeling you are implying."

Her statement earned her a laugh, although it was short and bitter. Danny took a step closer to her angered by her lack of admission,

"Cut the bullshit Raven. Are you really happy with this guy?" His voice was condescending, as if he knew better and it made her angry. She unconsciously took her own step closer to him, not noticing as they continued to walk closer to each other. She took care to hold in her emotions, focusing on masking her voice apathetically,

"Who are you to question me about my own happiness?"

Her statement clearly upset the halfa as she saw his control slip from the slight scowl that returned on his face, unhappy with her lack of answer as she continued to avoid his questions,

"He doesn't make you happy, or else you would be where he is right now instead of trying to forget your feelings by immersing yourself in your books."

It was Raven's turn to frown, and she was quick to deny his accusation. He watched her struggle to keep her face neutral as she opened her mouth to retort,

"He has other plans." She defended him, looking for a way out of the confrontation although she knew Danny wouldn't let her go yet,

"We all have plans Raven, but we all still have time for you." He replied knowingly as he referred to him and their other friends. Raven was silent for a moment. She knew what he was insinuating, and he knew she knew. She knew he was trying to get an admission out of her, and she wasn't willing to give it out. She could continue to argue with him but knew it wouldn't get either of them anywhere,

"What's your point Danny?" She asked with masked annoyance, though he knew. He had always been able to read her so clearly,

"My point is he can't make you happy, because he's not me."

Both ignored the spark of power that flared about her, causing a street lamp to burst into thousands of pieces. His gaze was on hers, and she suddenly realized how close they were. His face was now inches from hers, and he was looking down at her almost daring her to deny it. For a moment she thought that he may try to kiss her, but he didn't. She shook her head as her eyes pleaded with him,

"Stop Danny. We can't do this." Not wanting to admit the desire she knew she felt for him, and also wishing that he would just let it go though she knew he wouldn't. His face was suddenly angry and she resisted the urge to flinch back from him,

"Why not Raven? Why won't you admit that you have feelings for me?"

He pushed further, not letting her get away without admitting in some way or form what she felt for him. She wished she could muster the strength to deny him, but she couldn't,

"I love him." She said instead, and Danny's fist clenched once more in an attempt to contain his rage,

"He's a manipulative jerk, can't you see that? You're an empath, you of all people should see that he's just using you Raven!" He then shouted and he visibly shook, trying in vain to get through to her.

"Using me?" She scoffed, unbelieving "Why would he use me?" She questioned, not wanting to believe him.

"He's using you for his own selfish wants. Power, fame, attention. Does it matter why if he's with you for all the wrong reasons?"

Raven turned away stiffly, no longer wanting to hear what Danny had to say,

"I'm not going to stand here and listen to your accusations. I don't have anything else to say to you." She told him coldly, hoping her voice sounded indifferent and began to walk away before Danny's voice stopped her mid-step her back still facing him,

"They're true Raven, but if you want to walk away, fine. Go back to him. He'll break your heart, but I promise I'll still be waiting here to pick up the pieces."

He watched as Raven stiffened slightly, hurt by his words though he didn't regret them. She didn't know how much it hurt him to see her with him. Someone had to confront her about the unhealthy relationship she had with him. He wanted nothing more than to beat the guy within an inch of his life, but it would break Raven. She loved Malchior, but he knew she couldn't deny there was something there between her and Danny. A part of her was tempted to turn back to him though she knew she couldn't. She had already invested so much time in her own relationship with Malchior. He loved her, didn't he? He had to after all the time they spent together for years. She turned her head sideways, and he was only able to catch the side of her face and she spoke, her voice devoid of emotion,

"I hope you're wrong."

Raven then walked away, and Danny let her. A part of him wished he was wrong too, if only to spare her the heartbreak though he knew he wasn't. He was no fool after all, and could see straight through the façade Malchior put up. He didn't care about Raven, and was only using her for his own selfish gain. He walked away bitterly shortly after her, in the opposite direction. He couldn't make the decision to leave him for her. No, Raven had to do that on her own. He could only hope to be there for her when she needed him.

As Raven walked away she suddenly felt empty, and couldn't help but think she maybe she had made a mistake, walking away from him.

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