Hired for Howell (Dan Howell/Danisnotonfire Fanfiction)

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Ellie's P.O.V.

I haven't stopped thinking about Dan since I guess we technically broke up thirty minutes ago. He seemed so hurt, which makes sense. But I know he won't do anything too drastic about his emotions. He's been better lately, controlling himself. Dan's getting better.

He hasn't thought about hurting himself or suicide in just about two weeks. I'd say that's pretty good compared to before.

Phil will talk to him at some point, and Dan will tell him what happened. They'll figure things out from there.

I want to call Dan and apologize, begging him to take me back. I really did think that option over, but decided not to.

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I spend the next few hours wandering around town aimlessly. I don't feel like going home and sitting in my own self pity, and I don't feel like actually doing anything either. I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. Groaning, I let it go to voicemail. When it rings again, I decide to answer it.

The caller I.D. shows the call is from Phil. I answer, having a feeling in my gut that something is wrong.

"Hello?" I ask, scared.

"Ellie," Phil pauses. "Dan did something pretty stupid.... Can you come to FairMount Hospital please? I can meet you at the doors."

My stomach drops. "Phil, what happened?"

"Just please come," he says and hangs up.

I feel my heart begin to race as I slide my phone back into my pocket. FairMount. Okay. I know where that is, right? Yes. It's like three streets away? Within running distance anyways. Which is a good thing.

I take off running in the direction of the hospital. My heart beats with every quick step I take, probably faster. I need to see Dan. I know damn well he did something stupid.

"For fuck sakes," I mumble, running faster than I thought I could.

I'm standing in front of the hospital doors within two minutes. My breath is quick and I can feel my heart race with fear. I see Phil coming out of the sliding glass doors, and his eyes meet mine.

"C'mon Ellie," he pulls me quickly.

I follow, having a hard time keeping up due to the significant difference in leg length. "What's happened?" I ask.

"Dan tried to kill himself," he mutters.

I come to a dead stop, causing Phil to jerk back as his hand is still wrapped around my wrist.

"Phil, I can't see him like that. I can't," I whisper.

"Ellie, look I know it's scary. Believe me, it's scarier every time. But you know as well as I do, he cares about you and he needs you to be there for him," he tells me.

I sigh, "can't you do it?"

"I have been. For the longest time it's been just him and I. Now he's brought someone else into his little bubble. So sorry, Sunshine. But you're a part of this now, whether you like it or not."

He turns around again, and continues pulling me through some hallways. Finally we reach a small room with a silver plate on it with the numbers 209 carved into it, marking the room number.