Based on a scene from the books that was left out of the show, one of my favorites. Begin!

~Violet's POV

"That Coach Genghis is strange, isn't he," Duncan said as we walked to the auditorium.

"That's because he's Count Olaf in disguise," I replied quietly.

"I knew you recognized him," Klaus spoke up.

"Why didn't you guys tell Vice Principal Nero? Surely he could have done something," Isadora asked.

"Nada," Sunny replied, I was quick to translate her meaning, "It wouldn't have worked; nobody ever believes us."

"We believe you."

We all froze momentarily. I stared at the two triplets in shock. Duncan had a sincere smile on his face and warmth in his amazing green eyes. Isadora smiled warmly. I looked at Klaus and Sunny briefly. Sunny was smiling. Klaus was staring at Isadora as if he had been looking at an angel. I couldn't help thinking that I was looking at Duncan the same way.

"You really believe us," Klaus asked softly.

"Of course we do," Isadora answered, "And we'll help you guys get through this."

"But for now we should get to the recital," Duncan added.

We all continued into the auditorium and made sure to pick seats far in the back so no one would see us talking. I noticed Olaf, in his ridiculous gym teacher disguise, taking a seat at the front of the stage. I amused myself for a moment wondering if he actually meant to listen to Vice Principal Nero's awful violin skills. I sat next to Duncan, with Sunny on my lap, Klaus sat beside me with Isadora on his other side. The lights in the room turned off as Nero stepped out on the stage with a spotlight shining on him. Everyone clapped begrudgingly as he bowed and explained what he would be performing tonight. Once he started his pathetic attempt at playing the violin, we knew it was a good time to talk about the situation.

"See if you can spot any of Olaf's henchmen around," I commanded; we had already told the Quagmires about the rest of the evil theater troupe.

"I don't see anyone fitting the descriptions you gave us," Duncan said.

I sighed, "This is just great. We've had 2 weeks here without him, and now he's here, and we don't know what he might do this time-"

I was interrupted by Duncan grabbing my hand gently. He was smiling that wonderfully charming smile of his. I was thankful for the darkness as I could feel my face heat up.

"Violet, just relax," He said, "We'll figure a way out of this tomorrow."

Relax? How could I relax when my charming, and very attractive, journalist friend was holding my hand? Relaxing was rather difficult when I was around Duncan. He made me feel safe, but he also made me nervous. I've never met such a kind, handsome, boy before. Why did he have to be so perfect?

Despite this I felt myself breathing easier at his suggestion. We noticed Klaus and Isadora were engaged in their own soft conversation. I smirked a bit at the way they looked at each other; they were so obviously love struck since the moment they met. Isadora had confessed her adorable crush on my brother to me in private. Lately Duncan and I had been tempted to simply shove them into the Quagmires' broom closet and not let them out until they admit their feelings. I hadn't told her about my feelings for Duncan, as I wasn't ready to do so yet, but I'm sure I wasn't subtle.

Duncan leaned over to me, "I've been to some terrible concerts in my day, but this has to be the worst."

I smiled, "Tell me about them."

And he did exactly that. The violin recital was 6 hours long, and Duncan spent the entire time holding my hand and telling me stories about terrible concerts he's been forced to go to, along with a few stories about various other things. I had to cover my mouth to contain my laughter at a particularly funny story about the time his brother Quigley had convinced him to take their father's Ferrari for a joy ride around town. They apparently ended up crashing it in a ditch, and got put in the hospital with one broken arm each. He said they were grounded for a year after that.

After the first couple stories I completely forgot about Olaf. My mind was filled with thoughts of sweet, caring, Duncan Quagmire. I squeezed his hand gently. He glanced at our entwined hands and looked up to look into my eyes. His smile seemed to have turned shy after noticing that he was still holding my hand. He ran a hand through his black hair nervously and attempted to let go of my hand. I gripped his tighter in response.

"I'm not making you uncomfortable, am I," He whispered.

"Not at all," I smiled, "You want to hear some of my stories?"

He grinned, "Absolutely."

I started telling him any interesting story I could remember. He particularly liked the one about how my mother would threaten to sing my least favorite song in the world if I didn't clean my room. Sunny had managed to fall asleep on my lap while chewing on an armrest. Every now and then we would hear Klaus and Isadora laugh during their conversation. Duncan and I smirked when we noticed they too were holding hands. We quietly agreed to confront them about it later.

When the recital finally ended, the Quagmires walked us back to our shack. Duncan and I were still holding hands as I carried Sunny with my other arm. Klaus and Isadora walked ahead of us, their hands still entwined as well. Upon reaching the shack I set Sunny on her hay bale. Klaus and I stayed outside the door to say good night; the moon was already out.

I hugged Duncan, and whispered so only he could hear, "Thank you, Duncan, for everything."

"You're welcome, Violet," He replied softly.

I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. He stared at me stunned for a few moments before giving a dopey grin, his cute face turning red. Klaus and Isadora noticed what had happened. Isadora was smirking, and Klaus looked amused.

"So, you two are..." Isadora said, leaving the question open for us to finish.

I felt my face heat up as Duncan wrapped his arm around me, "Nothing official yet Izzie, don't get excited now."

"Perhaps you two should put a label on your relationship first," I replied with my own smirk.

Duncan and I snickered as their faces gained color instantly and they began stammering about how they weren't together.

"Right," Duncan said, rolling his eyes, "Nothing going on between you two. That's why you're still holding hands."

I think that pushed Klaus too far, he looked faint with embarrassment as he released Isadora's hand and apologized for not realizing sooner. The poet smiled shyly at him and told him she wasn't offended. Even if Isadora hadn't told me about her crush, I would still be able to see it a mile away.

Duncan and Isadora said good night and walked off to their broom closet. Klaus and I collapsed on our hay bales in the shack.

He turned to me, "You're really going to start something with Duncan after Olaf found us?"

"I know it's risky, but Duncan and Isadora are going to help us. Besides you're head over heels for her and you're telling me I can't date?"

He took off his glasses and covered his face with his hands, "Shut. Up."

I chuckled softly, "You know, you should make a move while you still can."

"And if she rejects me?"

"She won't," I rolled over into a comfortable position and shut my eyes, "But if it'll help you along, Isadora told me she thinks you're cute."

I didn't repeat the whole sentence though. Isadora's exact words were: "He's cute, very cute, I just can't, ugh I'm sorry for rambling, Violet! I had to tell someone! Please don't say anything! And don't tell Duncan either, he's too protective and I don't want him to threaten Klaus."

Isadora would be furious at me for breaking my promise to her; if she finds out of course. Klaus didn't respond. I could tell he wasn't asleep, but he appeared to be locked in a stunned silence by this information. After a while, I felt sleep start to overtake me. We didn't know what tomorrow would bring. We had no idea what Count Olaf was planning for us. But my siblings and I knew one thing for sure: we would never let him hurt Duncan and Isadora.

~The End

First of many one shots. I always loved the recital scene in the book. Where Duncan just holds Violet's hand the whole time to comfort her about Olaf showing up and he just calmly tells her about terrible concerts he's been forced to go to. It really sealed the deal for me on shipping them. Included a bit of Kladora here because why not, right?