When I Look at You (Kathniel)

Chapter 12 (It Starts with Trust)

"Who knew Sleeping Beauty really did exist."

Daniel sat in the waiting room; his face in the palms of his hands, his whole body basically drenched in sweat.

Devon came running in through the doors; causing Daniel to finally look up and stand up.

"Devon.." Daniel said quietly.

She bit her bottom lip, looking around worriedly; "Where's Kathryn?"

Khalil & Julia came back up the stairs; greeting Devon once they saw her.

"She's asleep right now. I got her here as soon as possible to regulate her body temperature. I had no idea she was Anemic?" Daniel narrowed his eyebrows.

Devon nodded her head, "She's had it ever since we were young. Whenever she's being overworked, or if it's just really hot, she tends to pass out easily."

Daniel nodded his head, "Do you wanna go see her?"

"Yeah." Devon said.

Khalil stood up, "I'll take you to her room."

"Thank you." Devon waved to them and followed Khalil.

Daniel sat back down in his chair; looking hopeless.

Julia sat next to him, rubbing his back; "She'll be okay."

"I know." Daniel answered, still looking at the floor, "But God damnit why do I have to have feelings like this for my best friend's girlfriend?"

"You know you're going to have to tell Alex eventually right?" Julia advised.

Daniel slowly nodded his head, "I know that's the right thing to do. But I can't bring myself to do it; at all."

Julia pursed her lips, "Would you rather Alex find out from someone else?"

"Of course not." Daniel told her, "I'm just not ready to see what happens between my friendship with Alex & I. If you haven't noticed, my friendship with Liza has already broken apart."

She sighed, "Khalil confronted Liza about being inconsiderate and rude to everyone; so I'm just going to assume she hates him now too."

Daniel looked at her, confused, "Wait, Khalil did that?"

"Mhm." Julia half smiled, "He found it so unfair how selfish Liza was acting; even after Kathryn fainted. He even mentioned what a horrible person she was becoming and why you don't love her anymore."

Daniel turned away, looking up to see Alex finally approaching them.

Daniel quickly stood up; forcing a smile on his face.

"Devon's with her right now; you can go in and visit her too if you want." Daniel told him.

Alex smiled back, nodding his head. He touched his shoulder before leaving them, "Thank you Daniel, you're a really great guy."

Daniel chuckled, touching his hand; "Just looking out."

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Devon closed the door behind her; coming out of Kathryn's room.

"I wish I could stay longer, but I have a photoshoot to attend to. Kathryn is actually asleep right now; so if someone could remain with her until she wakes up and let me know how she's doing, that'd be great."