The 4 of us went out to get some dinner. We'd been at the scene for a while and we all started getting hungry. I honestly don't think any of us had breakfast or lunch.
We went to a cute little diner. Everyone joked and laughed and messed around like we would've any day. Once we finished our food, we headed back to the hotel and went in our separate rooms. The minute I sat on that bed, I started letting tears fall.
(LISTEN TO "A LITTLE TOO MUCH" BY SHAWN MENDES."
I faced away from Daniel so he wouldn't see me cry. I started sobbing and I tried my best to keep it silent. But it didn't help. I was sobbing so hard that my head was throbbing. I laid down and covered my face. By now I didn't care if he saw me crying. I need to let it all out.
Daniel noticed I was crying and he came and laid next to me. I pulled me against him and he put his arms around me. He took one of my hands and held it. Every time I let out a sigh, or a sniffle, he would give my hand a squeeze. He was comforting me and he was doing really well.
He knew how to comfort me too. He didn't even say a word, he just automatically started making me feel better. Finally, he made me stop crying. I rolled over, to face him. We just stared at each other. I leaned in and kissed him.
Daniel POV
It's so crazy that Hallie can hide what she feels inside. On the outside, she shows that pretty smile of hers, and then on the inside she's crying and asking for help.
Crazy how strong an individual can be. She leaned in and kissed me. I could feel her tears dropping on my cheeks. When we pulled away, I could see her face was red, and tearstained. I looked into her eyes and they were almost clear. The tears in her eyes are making her blue eyes as clear as water. She rubbed her eyes, and wiped the remaining years off her face.
"Sorry I'm such a mess. I just can't believe my mom is gone." She giggled while wiping all the tears out of her eyes that were already gathering again.
She turned over and faced away from me. I put my arms around her. A few minutes later, I whispered," It's gonna be okay. I promise."
Hallie POV
I honestly consider Daniel my best friend. We may not have known each other for that long, but he's been here for me when I needed someone. Yeah, we kissed, but there's nothing wrong with that. I don't want to date right now, that causes more stress. I just lost my mother, I don't know where my dad is, even if he is alive or not. I don't know anything.
I really needed to get some sleep. Sleep is always nice for the situation I'm in because it really takes you away from reality. It takes you away from everything for a while. That's exactly what I need.
"Thank you." I whispered. A smile crept on my face. I turned my head, "Goodnight Danny, thank you for everything." I kissed his cheek. I turned back over and closed my eyes. "Good night, sleep well." He said. I started getting really comfortable and next thing I knew, I was asleep.
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I'm sorry this is a short chapter, but the next few chapters are going to be longer, at least that's what I think in my head. I have lots planned for the next few chapters so I'm anxious to get to writing those. Thank you for reading! ❤️
