If only you could save me || Imagine Dragons Fanfic

Chapter 15

WAYNE

Even though I'm deep in thought of how to save Dan from his uncle, I see the fear in Dan's eyes as the new kid says his name. I wonder if he knows the new one. My suspicions are proven right when he recognises and - quiet loudly - greets him. What then happens confuses me though. Dan shouts. Honestly I never heard him shout before, he is very scared because of the abuse. Strange. He stops shouting though, when his phone buzzes and, naturally, neither of us focusing on learning, he checks it. His face turns even paler and he puts the phone away. Then he looks up, ignores the new kid, Fred, and sees my looking. He gets his phone out again and is about to start typing when the teacher says,

" Dan Reynolds, using phones during lessons is not allowed." Dan instantly puts his phone away, he hand a little shaky. Damn, Poor Dan really does panic at nearly everything. I understand him, I also have a high anxiety level and I can't imagine how I would feel if I had to be with that monster of an uncle every day. From a man like him, I think that there is nearly zero chance of just saying, 'Hey, could you stop beating him every day?' And getting the answer yes. Maybe if I got a big scary knife and-

" DAN REYNOLDS, BEN MCKEE, DANIEL PLATZMAN AND WAYNE SERMON TO THE PRINCIPLES OFFICE NOW!" Our teachers voice interrupts me and I blink in confusion. What? Why? I didn't do anything special, not bad or good. Anyways, I stand up and start going. All eyes turn to Dan and I can see him shaking as he stands up and follows me. He then breaks into a run and runs out of class. I follow him and see him leaning against the wall, panting and trying to breathe. I put a hand on his shoulder to calm him,

" It's okay Dan. We didn't do anything wrong." Soon Ben and Platz come out too and we all start heading to the principles office. Ben looks curious and excited. Platz is nervous but more confused. I'm confused and worried. And from Dan's pale face I figure he's very anxious. I quickly grab his hand to calm him and he seems to calm down just a tiny bit. We knock on the door and hear a 'Come in' so we go. Dan starts breathing fast as we enter the room and I squeeze his hand. There's a table with five chairs in the room and Ben takes a seat without even waiting for a second. The principle says,

" We were informed that three of you have done something horrible." This brings the few remaining colour from Dan's face. I look up at the principle angry that she scared Dan,

" Well, we didn't." I say cooly and stare at her. How dare she- well, actually, all she did was talk, but still, how dare she scare Dan! Ben and Platz seem surprised at how hard is spoke, but Dan seems like he didn't even hear it. I feel the pulse in his hand get faster and I gently stroke his palm, being the only place I know he doesn't have wounds. He closes his eyes, trying to calm himself. Ben asks,

"And then why are there four of us here?" 

" We were informed that Daniel Wayne Sermon, Benjamin Arthur McKee, and Daniel James Platzman have hurt Daniel Coulter Reynolds. We weren't informed about the place, location or time this has been done." She looks up at us and continues, " Is this true, Dam Reynolds?"

"N-n-no" Dan says and my heart cracks at the fear in his voice and eyes. Of course, I am surprised and confused at what the principle said, but I'm more sad. Sometimes it's really visible how scared poor Dan is. Okay now I better stop being sorry for Dan because that will just make him think of himself as an even more miserable mistake. I just want him to like himself, and I want him to live a happy life. I want him to be- no time to get deep in thoughts, the principle's talking,

" What did they say they will do if you tell me they hurt you? It's okay, you can talk to me, they will get punished and I won't let them hurt you even more. " She nods at two security guards - are there always security guards here?- and one of them go to Ben, holding him to his chair, while the other one comes to me and Platz, though mostly focusing on Platz. Is my build really THAT skinny that they think I can't fight back as much? I huff and I feel the guard removing my hand from Dan. When Dan doesn't answer the principle, she says, " Show me your body." Dan's eyes widen in panic and I try to comfort him with my hand but the guard squeezes his grip. The principle grows impatient and reaches a hand towards Dan, but before she could put her hand even close, Dan jumps up and runs until he almost hits the wall then turns around to face us again. Fear's written on his face and it's too much for me. I gather my strength and punch the guard in the face as hard as I can then when he releases me in shock I run to Dan, gently hugging him and the standing in front of him protectively. The principle looks annoyed and the guard hesitates, not wanting to leave Platz unguarded but wanting to get me. Principle Hannah walks closer to us and I feel my breathing get faster just like Dan's. Oh no. I mustn't panic, if I do Dan'll  be even more panicked... Ms Hannah says,

" Dan Reynolds, if they didn't, then what do you have to hide? That just proves us right." Dan is breathing hard and I hug him again, but only gently so I don't hurt him. He closes his eyes then opens them again and a look of giving up is on his face as he takes his sweatshirt down. With one hand... Oh my Dan's so clever to be able to do that. I'm surprised he did it. He still has his T-shirt on, but scars on his arm are clearly visible. Even I didn't see him so scared yet. Burns are covering his not-broken hand, and the other one... It's a horrible sight. Scars and burns cover it, and I notice a bone slightly sticking out at his elbow. Yuck. Dan looks at his broken hand for a moment and then looks up at Ms Hannah, determination now shining in his eyes next to fear. He then takes his T-Shirt down with barely any shame visible then he says, his voice controlled,

" These scars are not from my friends, Ms Principle." I see several wounds covering him and there are bad burns on his belly. His side is blue and purple. He turns around - god it seems like once he started he's gonna show all his wounds- and I see lots of dried blood on his back. Then he turns around to face Ms Hannah again and his body relaxes. Honestly I'm in shock, if someone told me Dan was going to show his body to the principle today I would've thought they meant Hannah was going to tear his shirt off - unlikely - or Dan was going to be stabbed if he doesn't show them - Likely, but not from Hannah. - so it's a surprise. The principle looks shocked and then says,

" Then who are these from, dear?" Dan says,

" These Are from my uncle." I hear his voice waver and he says it so quietly I don't think Ms Hannah heard it. And she didn't, as she looks confused. Dan says it louder, " These are from my uncle!" I see the first tears falling from his eyes then without question he rests his forehead on my shoulder. I feel his tears soaking my shirt and I don't care. I love Dan. And I wouldn't even be mad at him if we would have gotten expelled because he wouldn't have admitted it was his uncle. Our Principle looks even more shocked and then asks,

" Is this true?" Dan nods and I feel pride rushing through me. I'm so proud of Dan right now... I'm even more proud because he's crying into me -  

" Wayne? Wayne?! Do you also say this is true?" Ms Hannah asks. 

" Sorry, I was just thinking, yes, I do say he is saying the truth, it's his uncle, he's been hurting him for a month now, at least. Uh, right, Dan?" He nods and I can see the shake come back to him. Then I realize it was never gone. He just acted to be confident. Anyway, I guess everything will be alright now.