I Will Be Strong For You (A Nathan Sykes Fanfic)

24) Daddy?

"Be sensitive." Nareesha put a hand on Nathan's shoulder. Her voice was serious and filled with worry.

"When have I not?" Nathan said, just above a whisper. Nareesha half smiled before turning to me and giving me a hug.

"We love you." She whispered before leaving just me and Nathan, closing the door behind her.

We love you? What does that mean? Its not like it was the end of the world.

"Dani? Can you sit down?" Nathan pointed to the closed toilet. I took a seat on the cover and looked at a worried Nathan.

"What happened at Courtney and Adam's" He asked, taking my hand as he sat on the floor in front of me and put his feet on mine.

"Well, the usual. I got beat up, and did chores." 

He nodded. "We found some news."

His voice cracked. What's going on?

"Nathan? What happened?"

I asked, putting a hand on his shoulder.

"Its um-hard to tell-um." Nathan looked down, his voice getting quieter and quieter.

"Its okay, Nathan. Just tell me." 

"Just don't be upset."

"I won't."

"Do you promise?"

"Erm, depends."

Nathan just gave a sigh.

"Please?"

"I'll try, now tell me." Come on, Nathan. Just spit it out and tell me.

"Dad." Nathan simply said. 

Dad. That simple word brought worry to me.

"Wh-What about Dad?" 

Nathan's hand on mine tightened.

"He's dead."

My eyes widened.

"What?"

"Dani."

My eyes started to burn. Dad? Daddy?

"How'd you find out?"

I got up and looked down at Nathan.

"Dan."