I was alone in my hospital room. I had had nightmares of Ash and I've been up since about 6:30 AM, it was now 8:00. Which was the time the hospital opened. I've been in here for a few days and Danny has come in early for every single one of them. He's even stayed till closing time. But, he's not much of a morning person, so I won't hold it against him if he's later than usual.
I start to think about the nightmares again.
It's dark. All I see is black. I look down and see that I'm a little kid again. First grade me. Then they all appear before me as kids. Arin, Suzy, Ross, Barry, Dan, all the ages they'd be. That's when he shows up his age; Ash. He pushes me to the ground and starts kicking me. I cry for the others to help, but they join in instead. Dan is especially having fun. I scream and wake up.
So, to get my mind off it, I start to sing my comfort song: Blue by Perfect Circle. It was always one of my favorite tunes. I then softly recite the lyrics as best as I can.
I didn't want to know
I just didn't want to know
Best to keep things in the shallow end
Cause I never quite learned how to swim
I just didn't want to know
Didn't want
Didn't want
Didn't want
Didn't want
Dan's POV
I walk the usual direction to (Y/N)'s room (hope she doesn't think I'm clingy. I'm just worried about her is all) when I hear faint singing. It sounds beautiful. I walk a little closer and listen in from behind the door.
Close my eyes just to look at you
Taken by the seamless vision
I close my eyes
Ignore the smoke
Ignore the smoke
Ignore the smoke
Call an optimest she's turning blue
Such a lovely color for you
Call an optimest she's turning blue
Why don't I just sit and stare at you
I hate to stop her, but that's when I open the door. She immediately notices as she mutters the last part of the verse, "Because I don't wanna know..."
(Y/N)'s POV
I stared at him pale faced. I always hated when people heard me sing. Even if they liked it, I still felt embarrassed.
Dan then starts laughing as he closes the door. 'Great now I feel worse.' He collects himself, then looks concerned at my now red face as I'm on the verge of tears. "What's the matter? Don't cry. There's no crying here." he tries to cheer me up. "...you laughed at me..." I mumble. Dan kneels next to my bed and gives me a hug. He strokes my hair, which was a tangled mess, aa he buries his face in my shoulder. "I'm sorry. I wasn't laughing at you, I just never knew how awesome you could sing." He sounded so sincere, I had to take his word for it.
After that little moment, the nurse comes in with her clipboard in hand with a bright smile on her face. "Miss (L/N), we're finalising your paperwork. After that, then you are free to go home." Dan thanked her and she showed herself out. He turned towards me with a joyful grin as he hugged me tighter.
I was then given my clothes and Dan stepped out of the room to give me my privacy while I changed into my casual clothes. I looked over the shirt and the blood stains were gone. They must've washed them before giving them to me. At least I hope they did.
With our hands entertwined, we walked to the desk, the lady told Dan what I can and can't do until my wounds are fully healed, and he escorted me to his car. He opened up the passenger seat door for me and allowed me to sit. He shut the door and went to climb in the other side. As he was buckling in, I had to mention, "You do realise that I'm hurt, not crippled, right?" He chuckled, "Yes, but what kind of man would I be if I didn't treat my woman with respect? I'd be a douchy one, that's for sure!" I giggled at his adorable sillyness, and with a few swift movements, we were on the highway and headed back to the Grump space.
