Danny, who had been expecting the reaction, began arguing his point before Phantom had even finished speaking. “I’ll stick to the sidelines and won’t run off. You won’t have to worry about me Phantom, I promise.”
Phantom was shaking his head, “No, you need to stay here and recover.”
“I need to be out there to help you if you need me.”
“Sam and Tuck are helping me tonight. There’s nothing you can say that will convince me to let you come too.”
“Come on, please?” Danny tried using puppy eyes. He didn’t use them often, but his boyfriend almost always caved in when he did.
Almost always.
“No. You are staying home and that is final.” Though Phantom’s voice was strong, he was avoiding Danny’s eyes.
Danny tried to lean in to catch the ghost’s eyes, but Phantom wasn’t having it. Eventually, Danny sighed in defeat. Maybe threats will work.
“If you don’t let me come, you know I’ll just sneak out to join you.”
That got Phantom’s attention, and Danny was just thinking he had won when Phantom smirked and opened his mouth. “Jazz!” He shouted before Danny could stop him.
“What are you doing!?” Danny asked, panicked as he looked between his closed door and the ghost in front of him.
“Getting you a babysitter.”
“I don’t need a babysitter!” Danny protested just as the door opened.
“What’s this about a babysitter?” Jazz asked, amused.
“Hi Jazz.” Phantom greeted. “Can you make sure Danny doesn’t try to leave and join our patrol tonight?”
“Sure, I can keep an eye on him.” Danny didn’t think she had any right to look so smug and amused by the request.
“Phantom, come on.” Danny refused to think he was whining as he tried one last time. “I’ll stay out of the way and leave the big stuff to you and the others.”
“No, I’m not letting you on patrol in your condition.”
Danny didn’t know whether to be offended or disbelieving at Phantom’s statement. “In my condi- Phantom, it’s just a broken arm!”
“And you will not be allowed back on patrol until it is healed.” Phantom pointed at the cast with an air of finality.
“What!?” Danny ignored his sister’s poorly hidden laughter and glared at his boyfriend. “Phantom, that isn’t fair!”
Phantom shrugged, as though it didn’t matter to him, but his grin spoke of his enjoyment. “I think it’s plenty fair.” He leaned in for a quick kiss before Danny could stop him. “Now, you stay here with Jazz, and I’ll be back to check on you after patrol.”
With a quick goodbye to Jazz, Phantom was flying out the window before Danny could think to shout at him again.
