You and only you

Chapter 8

Dan's POV:

I'm sitting on the couch watching Delia Smith when I get the call. "WHAT?! No that can't be!" Veronica rushes into the room. "Ok thanks for calling we will be right over." I hang up the phone and try not to cry. Veronica runs over and sits down next to me. "Babe what's wrong?" I stare at the tv blankly. "That was the hospital... It's...um...it's Phil." I turn towards her still with a blank expression on my face.

"What?! What happened?!" I look down at my hands, "He um..." I try to choke back my tears, "He got into a car accident. They said he is doing ok but he's hurt pretty bad." I look up at her as tear rolls down my cheek. This is all your fault. He wouldn't have gotten into a car accident trying to get his mind off of you and he sure as hell wouldn't have cut himself if it weren't for you leaving him. "What?" That's right, he cut himself because of you. "How do you know?!" Veronica looks at me worried. "What? How does who know?"

I look at her, "Oh uh nothing. We should probably go now the lady who called me said that if I wanted I could come and visit him."

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The taxi ride there seemed like it would never end. I stare out the window watching the cars go by just waiting to get to the hospital so I can see Phil. I feel Veronica grab my hand. I look at her and smile, and she smiles back. I turn away still holding her hand, and continue to stare out the window. You seem happy with her. Just be lucky to have her. Without her, you would be alone and you know what happens when your alone. I hit my head with my free hand. "Stop it." I mumble under my breath. "Did you say something babe?" I turn to her and fake a smile, "No I'm fine love." She leans over and gives me a soft kiss then lays on my shoulder. Just remember what I said people that are alone stay alone. I kiss her soft brown hair. Then I will never be alone because I'm not ever losing her.

After what seems like hours of driving we finally reach the hospital. I get out first and help Veronica out. We walk in holding hands. We reach the receptionists desk, "Hi I'm here to visit my friend Phil Lester." The lady behind the desk looks up to me from her computer, "Ok he's in room 238 but first can I get a name?" I look around trying to see if I can see his room, "Dan Howell, where is room 238 exactly?"

"If you go down the hall and make a left you should find it, and what's your name, dear?" She looks at Veronica, "I'm Veronica Miller, Dan's girlfriend." The lady types something into her computer then looked at us again, "Ok that will be all."

We walk down the hall and take a left just like the receptionist said and there in it. Room 238. I stop and stare are the door. "You ready?" I look at Veronica and give her a weak smile, "Ya...I think so" I walk over and turn the door handle. We walk in to see a sleeping Phil. I let out a sigh. "We can wait till he wakes up if you want?" I nod my head unable to speak. I look at the cuts on his forehead and legs. Look at his wrists. I'm afraid to, but I do. My eyes slowly move to his wrists. Sure enough, there they were. The small cuts.

They must not be new because they are starting to scab. It hurts me to see him like this. I look down at my lap and start to cry.

"Shh. It's ok babe if you need to go I can wait in here until he wakes up." She strokes my hair and grips my hand tighter. I wipe away the tears and look up, "No I'm ok it's just...hard to see him like this."

She continues to hold my hand and rests her head on my shoulders, "Ok just let me know if you need to step out." A smile comes across my face. She is so amazing and supportive I just couldn't ask for someone better than her. I turn my head to look at her and she looks up at me. I press my lips against her's softly. "Have a told you how much I love you?" She rests her forehead against mine, "No, no you haven't." She says jokingly. I smile at her and lean in for another kiss when I hear Phil moan.

He opens his eyes and looks around.
I stand up and walk over to him. "Phil? Hey buddy it's me Dan.