Daniel Parker only had a handful of friends. That was clearly obvious by the dwindling number of people who would stand by his side. Though Daniel did take pride in the fact that his numbers were higher than good ol’ Dorian DeLoughry. After all; there was nothing sadder than not even being liked by the people who you thought were your friends. Daniel, however, knew exactly who his friends were. And those were people Dan would do anything for. Anything like walking into a burning building and risk his own life for. Though again; that number was small, though despite that fact; both Theodore and Mareena did find their way onto that list. Since Middle school; there was a protectiveness Dan held over Mare when they became friends. And perhaps that friendship bloomed because, unlike many others, Mareena knew that being liked by everyone didn’t matter. Rather; the girl was a unique mix - one that included a trait he value and respected; the ability to not give a sh*t what people thought about her.
Dan cared about Mareena like a little sister; since the very moment, he hacked her out of trouble because one of the idiotic soccer boys hit on her and the middle school dean was slightly sexist and believed men could do no wrong. Yeah… let’s just say Dean handsy was serving more than a few years at a state prison after that incident when Dan looked into the man’s past and found more than one incidence of inappropriate grabbing of students. Suffice to say; Dan cared about Mareena and hearing that yet another person he cared about was stuck in the horrible fate of pregnancy out of high school, a sigh left his lips. He took the martini he had motioned to hand her and drowned it; putting it on the bar before moving towards his own scotch. Daniel knew the statistics; he wasn’t an idiot. Most individuals who got pregnant in high school ended up being stay-at-home moms or Instagram socialites… both things that were far below Jezebel and Mareena’s standards. Ziah, on the other hand, he didn’t give a sh!t about. In his mind; doing something brainless as both ZIah and ANdy were doing - in other words, both being singers and having a kid at the age of what? 18 - seemed right in their skill set. After all; neither was smart enough to accomplish anything other than that. Hell; Ziah probably wouldn’t have even made it past singing in her bedroom if Dan hadn’t felt pity for her and boosted her videos so everyone in the world saw it again, and again, and again until people couldn’t get enough of her. The success rate of singers - trust Dan - was not high and he had low hopes for the girl if he hadn’t at least worked some magic. Something he had done for a small Justin Beiber when he was younger out of boredom. It was a challenge; could he make someone famous just because he wanted to? Answer; yes. No talent required. Just Daniel and a computer. Perhaps Dan had done the same for Jordan… but that was for him to know. Though the man had made it as a dancer on his own terms.
“Well you aren’t wrong… I just wish it wasn’t a rumor. I wanted to tell everyone on my own terms,”
A sigh left his mouth. “I can snub the rumor if you’d like; but I can’t stop people from word of mouth. It’s the one thing I can’t hack,” Dan sighed. Sooner or later people would find out; though he did want to give Mareena the possibility of a choice. What could he say? Sometimes he could be nice. A soft laugh left his lips when the girl told him to not ask how it happened. “Mareena; please don’t tell me you need me to explain how babies are born now?” he questioned; though with an exaggerated sigh, he continued. “You see when two people are in love… or are simply very h0rny and a man takes his…” Though seeing a smile on her lips he stopped. He did love making her smile… or anyone for that matter. There was a distinct satisfaction in it. Though his smile only grew bigger when she called him an uncle. “Does that mean if it’s a girl, she’ll be named Danielle, and if it’s a boy, Daniel?” Dan questioned jokingly. “Kidding… but I do appreciate the sentiment Mare. I’ll be the best damn uncle that kid has ever had; helping him or her get out of prison and whatnot,” Dan explained. “But really, Mare, how are you feeling? 18? Baby? It sounds stressful… and that’s coming from me. Didn’t you have college plans set up? I remember you being so excited to get out of here,” Dan sighed. “Either way; if you need anything, I’m here,” Dan added with a soft smile, “That goes for you too buddy,” Dan added, poking her belly with a soft smile.
@angelic - The 50th baby mama okay
Mentioned:
@Littlefeets - Ketziah aka a girl Dan do be believing is talentless (sowwy he just hate andy lots)
@CerealKiller - Talentless hack of a man filled with tattoos and baby mama’s boy toy
@astxrism - Useless piece of garbage (not you isi, you know which of your characters)
@Littlefeets - Also his formerly preggo sissy with a possibly dying kid