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shanachie_quill ([personal profile] shanachie_quill) wrote2011-04-26 11:51 pm

FIC Over My Head

Title: Over My Head
Characters: Steve McGarrett/Danny Williams, mentions of others
Fandom: Hawaii Five-0 AU
Series: Honolulu 96731 ‘verse
Written For: N/A
Prompt: N/A
Summary: Steve tries to get back on Danny’s good side after he ruins their plans.
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Just for previous stories in the ‘verse. I highly recommend reading the prior stories.
Warnings: Boys acting dorky. And being boys.
Disclaimer: No one recognizable belongs to me, but them being in high school does. As does this version of Danny moving to Hawaii at this age. “Over My Head” by the Fray also does not belong to me.
Author's Note: Yeah…I used up all my writing on this one…so I got nothing. Enjoy! And I’ve got the next like three planned :-) Thanks to [livejournal.com profile] whogeek  for her cheering and song assistance.


Danny looked up as the bench bounced as someone sat down next to him. “Hey. I didn’t see you running today,” Steve said in greeting.

Indicating his knee which was propped up on his backpack, Danny answered, “I wrenched my knee chasing Gracie yesterday. Running didn’t seem like a good plan.”

Steve grinned in response, leaning down to ghost his hand over the knee as if checking it. “No, it doesn’t. How’s it feeling now?”

“Better. Not much I can do right now.” Danny shifted awkwardly, moving away from Steve. He nodded towards the field. “You looked good out there.”

The dark haired boy tilted his head, following Danny’s line of sight towards the grass. “Were you watching me?” He grinned again, this look more of a satisfied smirk. “Dan-ny, were you watching my ass?”

Danny glared in response. “No, I was watching the practice. I just happened to notice you.”

“I don’t mind if you were watching me.” Steve leaned in close to him. “I like the idea that you were watching me.”

“Back off, McGarrett!” Danny pushed him away. “We’re in public. What have I told you about that?”

“I told you I don’t care,” Steve insisted. He reached out, trailing a finger down Danny’s forearm. “I want to be with you. And I don’t care who knows it.”

“Well, maybe I’m a little more circumspect. Did you want something?”

Steve rubbed the back of his neck, looking sheepish. “I need to talk to you about this weekend.”

“Did you figure out something for us to do with Gracie?” Danny asked in response.

“Um, yes and no?” Steve played with the hem of his t-shirt, refusing to meet Danny’s eyes.

“Ste-ven,” Danny warned. “I’m really not in the mood. I’m still in pain and I have to go get Grace after school.”

“You didn’t ride your bike today, did you?” Steve’s look changed to one of concern and his hand drifted towards Danny’s knee again.

“No, Mother Hen, I brought Mom’s car.” Danny rubbed his knee in response to Steve’s eyes on it. “What’s going on?”

“So I’ve got some good news and bad news about this weekend,” Steve started. When Danny started to speak, he held up a hand. “Hear me out, okay? Dad got home from his shift last night and sprung on me that Mary will be home for the weekend. Which means I gotta watch out for her at least Saturday if not Sunday. I know we had plans, but I don’t have a choice about this.”

“Who’s Mary?” Danny asked.

Steve ran a hand through his hair, looking out across the field. “So I maybe kinda forgot to tell you that I have a younger sister.”

“You. Forgot. That you have a younger sister? Seriously?” Danny looked at him incredulously.

“Nooo. I forgot to tell you that I have a younger sister. Mary’s kinda unforgettable,” Steve responded.

“Semantics, Steven.” Danny shifted around so that he was looking at him. “When were you planning to tell me about her? Or this? Or whatever?”

“I’m telling you now!”

“You know what. No. No this is not gonna…this is not gonna work. Not if you can’t be upfront with me.” Danny swung his leg down, struggling to his feet, and grabbing his backpack.

Steve bolted upright, grabbing at Danny’s arm. “Danny, wait.” He crowded up close to Danny, before moving down so he was standing below the other boy. “Please.” He rubbed his fingers along the inside of Danny’s wrist, smiling softly at the shiver the motion invoked.

“You confuse me,” Danny whispered. “You tie me up in knots and I don’t know what to do with you. But I can’t go around in circles with you.”

“One more chance? Well, two more?” Steve asked. He grinned at Danny. “Please? I had an idea for Grace, but well, Mary on a boat is not a good idea.”

“I’m…not even going to ask.” Danny crossed his arms. “Keep talking.”

“Friday. Dad’s got a late shift so I need to stay at the house until Mary gets in. Come over keep me company until she gets there? Then Saturday we’ll take Grace and Mary to the beach. And whoever you want to invite. I’ll talk to my friend about the plans I’d originally made for Saturday and see if we can get them switched to Sunday. Can you take Grace out two days in a row?”

Danny considered it for a moment, watching him as he fidgeted. “Friday I can do. And I already have permission to take Grace out on Saturday. I’ll talk to Mom about Sunday. Can you get it for another day if she says no?”

“Yeah, probably. It’s not his boat, but it’s his family’s so it’s ya know asking permission and all. But it’s pretty easy to get it most of the time.”

“That’s the second time you’ve mentioned ‘boat’ in reference to these plans. What do you have planned, Steve?”

“Nothing dangerous, I swear, Danny. Just something I think she’d enjoy. I promise, it’s perfectly safe.” Steve ducked his head. “You said she liked dolphins. I just…I know people. And we’ll wear vests and it’s safe. I want it to be a surprise. Just. I promise. So Friday? Eight? Mary’s supposed to be in by ten which means she’ll be in by eleven or twelve.”

“How old is your sister?” Danny asked. “That she doesn’t show up when she’s supposed to?”

“She’s fourteen. And she’s a little wild. Dad…doesn’t control her as well as he should.” Steve shrugged. “She’s only my problem when she’s sorta home. Any idea who you want to come to the beach with us?”

“Kono if your sister is such an issue. I’d rather she not be the only influence on Grace.” Danny thought. “Any suggestions for others? I don’t really know anyone.”

“If you’re okay with it, Cat. I think she’d be a good influence for Grace, too, and she’s got a good rapport with Mary. I’d say Chin, but he normally does something with Malia on Saturdays and I don’t want to overwhelm Grace. Would Matt want to go with us?”

“I’ll ask him, but I never know what Matty wants to do lately.” Danny shifted his backpack. “I need to get going. Gracie’s gonna be done with school soon. And I want to be waiting for her.”

“Let me know when you come over Friday then.” Steve glanced around, then leaned forward, brushing his lips across Danny’s. “Want me to walk you to your car?”

“No. I’m fine. See ya later, hot shot.” He turned to go, then looked back, lowering his voice. “And, Steve? I was watching your ass.”

[identity profile] whogeek.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
I still can't help grinning at that last line. :) It's just so perfect.

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, I giggle at that last line. And yes, it is perfect. :-) I love my dorky high school boys.

[identity profile] illfindmyway.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
*GIGGGGGLLLESS* And Steve? I was watching your ass. *Cackle* you crack me up. ♥

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-04-28 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
*makes a little bow* So happy I could crack you up.

Well, come on...wouldn't you stare at that ass? Especially in tight football pants?

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-04 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
My sister used to say that the only reason to watch football was the tight asses in the tight glossy pants.

[identity profile] illfindmyway.livejournal.com 2011-06-09 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
I Think thats an awesome reason to watch football ;)

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-09 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
There's no other reason to watch football. Really there's not.

[identity profile] illfindmyway.livejournal.com 2011-06-09 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL, well I like it a little better than that myself, but while I like to see the final outcome of the games, I don't often watch whole games.

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-09 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah sorry I don't see the point. It has won me some money in the past though.

[identity profile] illfindmyway.livejournal.com 2011-06-09 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
To me it's just like any other drama and if you've got a fave team then it's also good vs. evil. Lol

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-13 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
That's a good way of looking at it. Never thought of it that way.

[identity profile] illfindmyway.livejournal.com 2011-06-13 05:15 am (UTC)(link)

Boys think they're so different with their sports instead of fictional shows - but once you add in all the stuff from the players (the owners, the coaches, etc etc etc) - you've got quite the soap drama. Likely the reason behind the English show "Dream Team" which chronicled the fictional shenanigans of a professional football(aka soccer) club.

Lol. I've put far too much thought into this.

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-13 01:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Clearly you have, but it's an interesting idea.

[identity profile] samjohnsson.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
I love how you're continuing their relationships so accurately. And love Danny stringing Steve along, even as Steve ... filters information reflexively.

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-04-28 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm trying very hard to keep them in character while still making them teenagers.

Danny's not exactly stringing Steve along...well he is, but he isn't. LOL well Steve doesn't do it on purpose. He's so used to everyone in his sphere knowing everything (pretty much) about him that he doesn't stop to think that someone might not know it all.

[identity profile] kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
This was lovely!

I can understand where Danny's coming from with wanting to keep their burgeoning relationship low key--no one wants to be fodder for the high school gossip mill.

Now Danny finds out that Steve has a younger sister that he's never mentioned before--family is everything to Danny, so Steve's having a strained relationship with his sister must seem so foreign to him.

I hope Matt decides to go to the beach because it would be cool to see his reaction to Steve's charming his brother :)

Continued wonderful work with this series :)

ETA: sorry about the double posting of my comment--my stupid pc decided to hiccup right then!

Edited 2011-04-27 12:45 (UTC)

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Danny isn't so much worried about his reputation at this point as Steve's. Since Steve is the one who's been there his whole life. And yes, he really doesn't want to be fodder for the gossip mill.

Yes, the whole Mary situation does throw him a bit.

Well Matt and Steve have already met. But yeah, it will be interesting.

Glad you're enjoying it.

Happens to the best of us.

[identity profile] bi-nocturnal-g.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 12:34 pm (UTC)(link)
The boys crack me up. Danny's last line had me in stitches. ^_^

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
They crack me up too. And seriously, who wouldn't ogle Steve's ass if given the chance. Especially in football pants.

[identity profile] alemyrddin.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 12:45 pm (UTC)(link)
*grins*

Of course he was! Steve's ass is definitely worth watching.

Also, I wonder if Steve will ever see the photos Danny took of him swimming... you painted some very nice images with that scene!

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Right? I think we all watch Steve's ass.

I do not know...they haven't told me yet.

[identity profile] irishjeeper.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
*Flails* Oh .... poor Steve ... and Danny *smacks him upside the head* Lighten up on Steve ... he's trying.

*cuddles the boys and you!*

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I know. They're getting there though. Danny has...issues that Steve doesn't know about. So just give them both time.

*grins* We appreciate the cuddles!

[identity profile] lillyg.livejournal.com 2011-04-27 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Mary is going to cause a riot, if not, it's not Mary but a pod person :p

Good to see this story again I've been checking your LJ for a few days...

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL Mary will cause trouble...without a doubt, not sure what all yet, but yes trouble.

Glad to hear you were looking for it and I could come through.

[identity profile] mrssnape13.livejournal.com 2011-04-28 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Aw Danno we knew you were watching. ;)

I have had a horrible, horrible few days, thanks to my darn thesis, but thanks to this I am feeling much better! Crankiness gone, so thank you! <3

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course he was watching...could he do anything else?

Glad I could cheer you up!

[identity profile] shy-dragon.livejournal.com 2011-04-28 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
Poor Danny! "Steve" and "subtle" just don't go well together, do they?

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-06-25 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
*shakes head* No they really don't. But he tries sooo hard.

[identity profile] gottalovev.livejournal.com 2011-05-07 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I just read this verse and I'm really enjoying it! I especially love Danny and Grace's bond and how him and Steve are finally getting closer. =D

[identity profile] shanachie-quill.livejournal.com 2011-05-08 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Sweet, glad you're enjoying it! Aww that's some of my favorites to explore in this verse too. There's a ton more forth coming so keep an eye out. :-)