Just Two Boys - Jaspar - boyxboy

Chapter 28 - Dan and Phil

[RECAP bc it's been forever since I updated: Caspar tries to get Joe to remember The Spongebob Movie, however is pleasantly surprised when he remembers something else, DanandPhilCRAFTS]

-Joe POV-

I look up at the door to see Dan and Phil walk in. A huge smile erupts on my face.

"We were just talking about you!" Caspar exclaims.

"Were you?" Dan asks with a chuckle.

"Yeah, Joe just remembered DanandPhilCRAFTS." They both crack up at the memory.

"Oh, gosh." Phil says with a chuckle, reliving the memory fondly. "Well that was a way to say hello!"

"Yeah." We agree, and they pull up chairs.

"So what brings you 'round?" Caspar asks.

"Just wanted to check in." Phil says with a sad smile

-

We talk for quite awhile, about stupid things. Nothing really, just light conversation. It's really fun.

"Hey," Dan suggests, "Let's go get some ice cream!" Everyone lightens up at that idea. We lighten from the burdern we didn't know we were carrying.

Ice cream makes everything better.

We ring for a nurse, and continue our conversation about which member of 5 Seconds Of Summer is the hottest.

The door opens, and we look up to see not a nurse, but Dr. Hadfield.

"Is everything okay?" She asks worriedly.

"Yeah, sorry for worrying you! We just want to go out for the day, and didn't know how to check him out." Caspar informs her.

A look of relief crosses over her face.

"Oh, okay. Yep, you just had to tell me. Have fun, boys!" She says, her eyes bright. "Tell me if you remember anything..." She trails off, then abruptly turns and leaves.

We brush it off, and get up to leave.

-

I have a great time, walking down the pier with Caspar, Dan, and Phil. I never want it to end.

But unfortunately, I have to go back to the hospital at the end of the day. They need me to stay for "additional tests." They want their med students to look at "my rare case."

But I don't mind, this day is enough. I'm truly content, temporarily forgetting all of my troubles and burdens.

"Hey, look! There it is!" Dan points out a quaint little ice cream store, practically hidden in between the two larger shops on either side of it. I almost didn't see it.

We enter the shop, and a little bell tinkles above us. I smile at the small noise, and I feel the familiar sensation of recovering a memory.

A memory of me, my mum, my dad and my sister as young kids. It was after my rugby game, and I had scored the winning point. I remember everyone was so proud of me.

My parents were so pleased, they decided to take us for ice cream.

We went into a small shop, much like this one. I got chocolate with sprinkles. The main emotion I remember feeling was joy. Joy that I won my game, joy that I was eating ice cream. I was just happy.

I smile at the small memory, and walk up to the counter with my friends. I start to feel that contentment again.

It's a new memory in the making.

The boy at the counter didn't even look up when we walked in, he was too busy reading his book. Now, he unwillingly closes it and looks up; bored.

"How may I h-" It is then his eyes meet ours. "Oh my god." We all chuckle not knowing which of us he recognised, if not all of us.

"H-hi, I'm Almin." He says shakily. "Oh my gosh I love you all so much." He's on the verge of tears.

"Aw, we love you too." Dan says. Almin smiles a huge smile.

"U-um, so, how-how can I help you today?" We chuckle, and give him our orders.

He scoops the ice cream and adds our toppings pretty quickly, handing us our desserts within a minute or two.

"Have a nice day, it's been an honour serving you." He says genuinely. Caspar looks confused.

"But what about paying?" Almin just shakes his head.

"I've got it. You're too... special. Free of charge."

"Oh, no. You don't have to-"

"I want to." He tells us sincerely. We look around at each other and shrug. We start to walk out, but Almin calls my name.

"Oh, and Joe?" I turn around to look at him.

"Yeah?"

"Get better soon." I smile at him.

"Thank you." And I leave.

It's so nice that my fans care about me so much. I love it whenever they come up to me in the streets.

Just then, I remember a moment in which I was... In a restaurant? I can't seem to remember what I was doing there, though.

But I remember two fans giving me their table when there were none left.

I struggle for the whole memory. I was with someone. There were hearts decorating the place. Was it Valentine's Day? Was I on a date?

I can't remember much else, so I decide to just leave it be.

Me, Caspar, Dan, and Phil decide to sit outside, since it's such a lovely day. Caspar pulls out his phone, and so does Dan, so I just talk with Phil a little about how pretty this day is.

Suddenly, Caspar gasps.

"Joe!" He shouts out.

"What? Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, but have you checked twitter lately?" He asks.

"No..." I answer him warily. But I open twitter regardless.

Immediately, I am greeted with the hashtag #getbettersoonjoe. It is then it dawns on me that I don't know how Almin knew I was 'sick.'

"Wha-" I start to ask. But Caspar cuts me off, answering simply, "Zoë made a video."

"Oh."

-----A/N-----

Crappy ending as usual.

Didn't proofread as usual.

Updated v late as usual.

Y'know, I'm starting to lose interest in this book. Just a warning that there are two chapters left. I'm sorry.

But also yay AlminSisic is ice cream boy

Also someone watched and read too much Giver. (ps it was me) Sorry idk what that ice cream memory was😂 (pps The Giver is amazing I suggest you read/ watch it. (but the book is better))

Also sorry had to include 5sos bc theyve taken over my life.

Oops

QOTD: What's the last song you listened to?

AOTD: Heartache On The Big Screen by 5sos

Love you❤️

-Rebecca xxo