Tiny Glowing Screens|Daniel.Seavey

Heartbeat- childish gambino.

It gets better from here I promise. The trauma slowly dies out (as much as it can)

Daniel's POV.

I thought that maybe taking Imogene to my house would make it less, awful.

But I forgot to consider all the people around the house. And the fact that the lifeless interior might make her hate me.

I know she wasn't really a person to judge unless needed, but this felt like something somebody should be judged. "Please know that my house is not- I mean it's a beautiful house and I'm not complaining about the house, mostly about the lifelessness and the- plain-"

"Daniel, you're panicking for no reason. I can go home if you want." I shook my head. "No. Johnny will be here in like an hour and we don't like hanging out without you it feels wrong."

"Oh." I always lock the car so she can't open her door and it's really started to annoy her and I love it. "Come on." I hold out my hand. Pulling her into my chest.

I got about an inch away before i was needed. "Daniel your father left your- work. You bringing girls over again now?" My lips pursed, shaking my head. "Do not take that how it sounds."

"Oh.. this is the girl. You're the one his dad doesn't like. Risky move." I take Imogene my hands, walking her behind me. "Heard Johnny finally gave in and came out."

"They knew already. Spent years pretending for absolutely no reason. You're still not somebody he wants though so I wouldn't get too excited."

"Oh I'm so shocked, trust fund doesn't want the staff? What a shock. Truly I'm heartbroken." I pulled Imogene into the kitchen leaving her against the counter to hold the things i couldn't.

Once I'd gotten everything i wanted from downstairs, i practically rushed out of there.

"I have a bunch of paperwork I have to fill in so tell Sam I have to cancel the tennis game. And then- that dinner reservation that I booked in, change it to tomorrow at 8."

"Yes ma'am." I know I shouldn't have laughed but I really couldn't help myself. "Johnny is gonna be here in an hour. Do not shout me for anything, I will kill you."

Ten minutes of the most awkward silence I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. I know it was strange to be okay with an awkward silence.

But it just made it so much easier to see how she was feeling.

The constant picking at her nails, her nose scrunched and her shoulders so tense you could probably see her bone right through.

She was so beautiful it almost made the silence seem like it was just silence.

She was just sat there with her homework so close to her face to hide the stupid little smile she had. I know she saw the pictures and I know that's why she's smiling, but she refuses to start a conversation.

She's just hidden in the corner of my room like some sort of silent angel. "Ginny." I said, her book slowly falling from her lap. "Yeah?"

"Why'd you sit that far away?" She shrugged. "I didn't think you'd want me on your bed."

"Can you please come and sit on my bed." I asked, watching her slowly move her awkward self over to the bed. "Okay I'm here."

She was stood at the door of my bed. "I'm not guiding you over like a dog. Sit down with me. I don't understand why you made it so easy for me at your house but it's not the same for you."

"Your house is different. Your bed gets made for you." I grab her shirt, dragging her down onto my chest. "And now it's made for you. Okay?"

"Okay." Pressing my lips to hers carefully. I felt her smile widen until her cold hands press to my cheeks. "So I know I said I would wait for you to post the songs. But I couldn't so I posted a few."

"Daniel!" She pushes me back, I couldn't help but laugh. "I'm sorry I just got impatient."

"I was procrastinating that on purpose. God, you suck." Kissing over her face, I pressed my lips to her forehead. The bedroom door opening quick.

"I think I'm in love." Johnny sighs, his hand over his chest. "With who?" I asked. Surprised he'd even let the word exit his mouth. "Lin Takahashi."

"No!" I screamed. Watching that stupid fucker walk down the hallway without a thought behind his eyes. "You!" I yelled, his shoes squeaking as he stopped in his place. "Me?"

"What did you do!?" I finished kissing Imogene before I jumped at him. "What did you do?" I asked again, grabbing his neck. "What are you talking about?" He choked out.

"You're not doing this to him. I'm not letting you do this to him. You're a whore Lin Takahashi!" He just started screaming again. "Get off me! I didn't do anything!"

"He didn't do anything. I just know it. I feel it in my insides. All my insides."

"Ew." Imogene whispered. "Why the fuck are you here?" Johnny asked in a bitchy tone. "Woah."

"Sorry. That wasn't meant for you." That face, my god she was so easily frustrated. "Baby." She looked over at me, my eyebrows raised and her face dropping. "Is no one gonna comment on how Johnnys hair is brown?"

"Oh shit." She rolled her eyes again, looking down at me before making her way into the bedroom. "Do not touch him. I'll fucking kill you." Slapping him gently, I moved into the bedroom. "Stay here a second."

"No can you wait here. Just- let me talk to her okay." I nodded. Standing back with Lin. His arms folded as he stands with a smug grin. "I write your paycheques Takahashi. Watch how you fucking act."

"Absolute melt! Come off it!" Lin frowns, int ch ing his nose. "What's a melt?"

"Not a clue actually. But she's mad and it only started when you got here." The door opened, Imogene walking out with her bag.

"What's up with you?" Lin asked, reviving that look she gives when she's extra pissed off. "Baby. Watch your face."

"Tell him to watch his tone." I turned to Lin. "You heard the girl." He nodded so firmly I almost slapped the fucking life out of him. "Yes ma'am."

"I will hang you over this banister by your hair." Johnny laughs. I was fucking serious. "Keep your fucking eyes to yourself."

"Jealous much." He mumbled. "Of what? A self obsessed boy with a sex problem and no money? I got no problems and money. Not jealousy, just don't fucking look at her."

"When did you get all big and shit? You used to have to ask Johnny to speak for you." Johnny was laughing as if he's right. "You literally work for me. Like, who the fuck are you talking to?"

"Touched a nerve." Pushing Imogene into the room, I slapped him. Rolling my eyes before walking away. "You going with him?"

"Fuck that." I blow Lin a kiss, hearing the confused laugh from Imogene. "It was nice seeing you again Imogene." He said with a smile. "Again!?" Johnny screams. "Kidding."