Chapter 20

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by glambert6370

by glambert6370

~David's POV~

"Thank's for letting me move back in." Joey said to me as I helped him move back in. We used to live together a while ago, but when Shane and him dated, they moved into a small apartment together.

"Anytime." I said, bringing his last box back up into his room. I bought a new house, but I figured I'd let him move back in. Ever since Daniel's been in the coma, I can see how lonely Joey is.

"I've missed having you as a roommate." I commented.

"I know! We used to do everything together!" We reminisced on all the movie nights, secret telling. We basically acted like teenage fangirls. We used to be so close. Not that we aren't anymore; we've just moved on.

"So, how's getting your first ever book published feel?" I playfully punched his shoulder.

"Great!" He said, a hint of sadness peeking through his tone.

"Well that didn't sound very cheerful." I noted.

"It's just. I want to come out in the book, and it's not how I want to reveal it..."

"Make a song!" I said sarcastically.

"You know what-" He said, turning to face me, "that's a great idea!" He ran over and grabbed a notebook.

"You do know that I was joking, right?" I stepped over to him. Joey sat on his bed and stared at the notebook, as if it would reveal a fresh and newly polished song for him to record. "Are you actually taking my advice?" He didn't respond. "Joey Graceffa, you are most certainly the weirdest man I've ever met." I walked out of his room and shut the door.

~Joey's POV~

Words flowed through my pen and onto the paper. Wait, no. Scrap that. I crumpled up the paper and threw it across the room, missing the very full garbage can. I've done this before; why can't I do it this time?! I got up and kicked the metal trash can; grabbing my foot as pain shot through my foot. I heard a small knock on the door.

"Come in." I said weakly, grabbing my foot. David walked in.

"I'm not gonna doubt you on being serious about this. I just think that you should take a break and get some food. Go see Daniel." I winced when he said Daniel's name. We both sat down on the bed, not looking at each other. "I know how bad you miss him." Daniel said very quietly, when he saw my reaction to him bringing up Daniel.

"All I want to do is hear his voice again." I whispered, feeling my tears surface again. David leaned over and leaned his head on my shoulder. I leaned in.

"And how are you feeling?" I pulled back, startled. Nobody has actually asked me how I feel in all this.

"Well, um-" I stuttered. "Alone. And scared. It's like he's here, but at the same time he isn't. It's made me really realize that I'm ready to come out. It's taken me a very long time to be comfortable with the idea of being gay and everyone knowing about it. And I think I'm ready. I've hidden myself behind this wall for so long. And my anxiety, they're like these monsters. And I've always been so afraid because of those monsters. It's like I've been in the dark. Daniel is my light. And without him, I think I'd just die. Someone once told me that they knew he'd wake up. I have no idea if they're right or not. But I know that he'd support me and that he'd want this. So I'm not gonna wait around anymore for change."

"Don't wait." David leaned over and hugged me. "I've never met Daniel, but I see how happy he makes you. And nobody or nothing can take that away. Now write that damn song so we can go over and visit Mr. Preda!"