Chapter 7- Hold Me Close

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--Phil's POV--
When I finally could...I went into Dan's room at the hospital.

I found him talking with a girl...
"Well looky who's smiling?" I said to catch their attention

"Yeah I guess..." He said blushing a bit

I think he might like her but I hope he doesn't get hurt again...

--Dan's POV--
Seeing Phil today made me happy and sad. I wonder how he can bear being my friend, with all the pain I am putting him through...

We spent the day laughing and joking around but something about Alice makes me curious.
Its like her smile is a lie. It doesn't make sense.

"So Alice, where do you live?" Phil asked smiling.

"I don't have a home..." Alice replied looking down sadly.

Then there was a break of silence...

"Hey maybe you could come live with us?" Phil said excited. "You make Dan smile...in a way I haven't seen in quite a while..."

"I don't know...I wouldn't want to be a burden" Alice said thinking out loud

"You wouldn't but maybe you could think about it if you want" I finally said ending the conversation.

After a while Phil had to leave and it was just me and Alice.

--Alice's POV--
Phil seemed nice but my whole life I have been hit and abused by people and I'm not sure if I can trust them...

I started thinking of all the pain I have been through...
I eventually started crying...

--Dan's POV--
I heard her crying and I couldn't help myself
I got up and went up to her bed...when I put my arm around her she flinched and back away...

"Hey..its just me..are you okay?" I asked concerned

"I'm fine I guess..."

"Okay sorry for startling you, I'll just go back to my bed..." I said awkwardly...I wanted to hold her.

"No wait its okay" She said as I walked away. "Hold me close, Dan..."

I went up to her bed and laid next to her...wrapping my arms softly around her as if she was made of glass...
I felt happy...
I actually felt happy...the one emotion I never thought I would feel again...

--Alice's POV--
I felt safe in his arms...
A safeness I had never felt before...
I felt happy and warm and just amazing...it felt like I was finally home...

And just like that we both fell asleep...

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This was adorable to write tbh I hope its not crappy or cringy.
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