The Saviour (Daniel Atlas)

Chapter 5

Daniel's POV (Aren't you surprised?)

As Sky and I walked down the street, the crisp wind made me do up my jacket.  The only sound was our breathing and the passing cars.

"Great show Atlas." Sky broke the silence. I offered her a half smile, still thinking about Phoebe. "You know, you're a jerk for doing this to poor Phoebe right?" She said as if reading my thoughts. "It's obvious she likes you, and she was heartbroken when you said those things." Phoebe liking me? Sure.

"She doesn't like me. I'm the friend-zoned control freak. This was a stupid scheme, how could I make her jealous when she doesn't even like me?" I muttered under my breath.

"Aw little cousin, it's okay. Just stop being a dick to the poor girl. Oh and you're looking to closely at the situation. As a great magician once said 'the closer you look, the less you see.'" I laughed as she used my words against me. Okay I'll admit, using my own cousin to make someone jealous was a pretty desperate move.

"So, are you going to explain what I have to do at the show in New Orleans or should I not bother?" Sky questioned.

"It's simple, you're a great hacker, so we need you to hack into Tressler's bank account and transfer the money to the audiences' accounts. That's it. You'll be behind the scenes and won't get dragged into this. People will think you're just another stage hand." I explained.

"You said 'we' but what about the other horsemen, they don't know about this do they?" Sky asked.

"Uh- um, no not really." I replied. A few minutes later, we got to her apartment. "Well I'll see you in three days okay? Don't tell anyone we've spoken." I somewhat demanded, only for her own good.

"I got it little cousin, now go back to your hotel it's almost one o'clock in the morning." Sky said while laughing and opening her door. I nodded and turned away, walking back to the hotel. I thought back to when Sky showed up. Did Phoebe look upset? I don't remember. Does she actually like me? I doubt it but I want her too. If I really want to find out, I should keep this Sky scheme up a little longer.
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Once I was back at the hotel room, I stumbled down the hall to my room. As I passed by the other rooms, I noticed a light was on in one. Phoebe's room. Was she still up? The door was cracked open so I knocked softly, when there was no answer I opened it slowly. The room light was on, but Phoebe was passed out on her bed. I walked to the bed and put the covers over her sleeping figure. I took her phone out of her hands and went to put it on the night table when the words across the screen caught my eye.

12:56 Outgoing call: Danny
1:13 Outgoing call: Danny
1:32 Outgoing call: Danny
1:49 Outgoing call: Danny
2:03: Outgoing call: Danny

I checked the time and realized it was 2:47 in the morning. I didn't think I was gone that long. I put the phone down and walked out while turning off the lights. I got to my bed and threw my body onto it. Pulling out my phone and turning it on, I saw that the missed calls from Phoebe, all had voicemails.

12:56: Danny is everything okay? Call one of us.
1:13: Merritt says we need to call the cops, he's an idiot. Danny where are you?
1:32: Everyone else is gone to bed. Daniel stop playing around and call me back.
1:49: Daniel please call me! I'm really worried.
2:03: Whatever. I guess you have better company, just don't forget you have to be here by 9am, don't worry this is my last call. Enjoy your night.

I sighed and threw my phone to the end of the bed. Not much I can do about it now, I'll just apologize to her in the morning. I know she's my best friend and that's why she was worried, although I can't help imagining it's because she actually likes me. I closed my eyes and started thinking of what it would be like to have Phoebe next to me right now. I was drifting off into darkness when my phone went off.

New message: Henley

I opened the message and was not prepared for a whole paragraph from the bible. Really it's almost three in the morning!

U came back real L8, she stayed up all night w8ing to make sure u were ok. What u pulled today was really low, u've told me about ur cuz Sky or did u forget? U should know Pheebs was really hurt, she came back and cried. Don't think a simple sorry will fix it this time

After re-reading it, I let the words sink in, she was upset that I didn't answer my phone, or because I was with another girl? I let the thoughts run through my mind. If I were to confront her and be wrong, I could loose a great friend but if I were to say nothing, then I could loose the girl of my dreams. Ugh why can't I control this situation! I weighed my options, and then thought it would be better to think about it when I wasn't half asleep. I closed my eyes again and let my brain shutdown, taking away all the thoughts that have been distracting me over the last few  months.

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• Wow! A whole chapter in Daniel's POV! I know it's short, but it doesn't really move the story along. I made it short because I want to get the main actions, but I also wanted to give you insight on where Danny stands with the whole Phoebe thing.
I hope you enjoyed! Vote and comment! It means a lot to read what you guys have to say!

The next full length chapter will be posted tonight (or tomorrow night..? I'll say tonight since this one is being posted at 3:36am which is technically today :P)

••OMG my 3am rants are confusing....