There Are Worse Things I Could Do

Chapter 77: Crashing Down on Me

  You and Dan got home really late yet Phil still came to pick you guys up. Another reason to absolutely adore Phil.

"How was the trip?" Phil asks pulling out of the airport parking lot.

"Crazy. Prefect. Amazing." You reply.

"Busy. Beautiful. Tiering." Dan adds.

"Well that's good."

"How'd you do without us?" Dan asks.

"I had Chris and PJ come over a few times. Nothing really interesting."

The car falls into a comfortable silence. You were absolutely exhausted. Dan looked just as tiered as you are. You rest your head on his shoulder and drift off. The smell of Dan soothes you.

*skippy skip to the next afternoon after you've got home.*

"Dan. Dan. Dan. Danny. Daniel. Dan. Daniel James Howell. Danisnotonfire. Wake up."

Dan snatches a pillow and pulls it over his head.

"Lemme sleep."

"No today we go to the orphanage."

"But I need my sleep."

"Stop being a princess and get up!"

"Ugh"

"You're such a bubblegum bitch."

"You know it."

"I hate you."

"I love you too."

Dan pulls the pillow off his face a gets up. You were already dressed and bouncing around the room. You were so excited. Kimberly was finally going to be yours. You were so busy jumping around you didn't even react when Phil walked in on Dan shirtless.

"Danny hurry up!!!"

"I need to straighten my hair and then we can go." He said smoothly.

That's something about Dan that you loved so much. He was so calm and put up with your annoyingness. He straightens the last of his fringe and unplugged the straightener. You grab his arm and pull him out the door.

You are going to pick up Zoe too she wants to be there. Also she is helping redecorate the room next to the gaming room into Kimberley's room. You never been so excited.

Dan drives up to Zoe's flat. She is waiting on the steps looking fabulous as usual. She climbs into he back and you two shriek in happiness. Dan just rolls his eyes and starts driving to tiffanies orphanage for girls.

Snow was coming down hard and Dan's road rage was hysterical. You and Zoe couldn't stop laughing.

"Would you two shut the fuck up!?" He snapped.

"O-okay." You muttered.

After that the only sound was the windshield wipers swishing back and forth. Dan yelled at the people cutting him off and not using lights. You and Zoe glances at each other with cheeky grins. Soon Dan turns and looks at you two.

"I'm sorry for shouting at you."

"It's fine just keep your eyes on the road."

"No seriously it was mean."

"I mean seriously keep your eyes on the road.

"No what I did was---"

Dan never got to finish. His voice was cut off by the impact. A truck has smashed into the drivers side of the car. You felt your body slam against the seatbelt. It was the only thing keeping you on your seat. You could feel the car go sideways into the guardrail. You could see the car door denting so much it almost crushed your leg to the seat. Then all movement stopped. You look to your left at Dan. You could only see fear on his face.

"Please tell me you're all right!" You shout.

"I-I-I'm fine." Dan stammers. You turn and look at Zoe. She just wide eyes. She looked to be physically fine.

"Get out of the car. It's going to go up in flames in a matter of seconds." Dan orders.

All of you get out of the car into the bitter snow. When you got out you saw the truck upside down the cargo in the back was scattered over the street. The bottom of it was smoking and small flames were erupting. You hear a bang and your head flings back to your car. It burst into massive flames. You look at Dan and Zoe. You could see that the only thought running through your minds were

'We just survived a major car crash.'

Ambulances and police arrive. Paramedics check all three of you out. Each one said all of you were so lucky you didn't die. They said if you weren't wearing seat-belts you would have been crushed or going through the windshield. They gave you blankets and you went over to Dan. You sat on his lap and started to cry.

"Imagine if we were heading home with Kimberly."

"I know but we weren't. But we are going to have to wait till tomorrow when I get a rental car."

"All right." He hugs you close.

Zoe waddles over in her blanket. You pull her close too. The three of you huddle for warmth. It seems like hours pass until the fire department shows up to put out the vehicle fires.

A police officer offers you a ride home. You graciously accept. The ride home as hell. Every time a car comes close you jump. Dan hand envelopes yours and squeezes it. Merging on to the highway was an EXTREMELY undesirable experience. There were tears streaming down Zoe's face the entire time. When you do arrive home you quickly thank the police officer and run inside. Phil was in the lounge sobbing. He knew it was your car. You and Dan run in and he looks up.

"Oh my god you're okay!" Phil screams.

He hugs Dan and they just stand there for a while. You let that happen and Zoe comes up next to you.

"Something that they only share. I never seen such a platonic love."

You quietly agree and pull Zoe into a hug too. You eventually let go and Dan and Phil are still hugging. They were both crying. After what seems like forever Phil lets go. You could se the blush on his cheeks and you and Zoe giggle like teen girls.

"Shut up." Dan says.

Phil comes and gives you a long hug too.

"I was so worried about you. I knew it was your car. Mainly because of the stickers on the back. They said there was 5 deaths. It must've been from the truck."

You hug Phil so tight. Imagine if you did die. He'd lose his two best friends. He would never make it. He lets go and gives Zoe a quick hug too. Dan hugs you from behind.

"Let's go watch a movie." Everyone agrees and heads to the couch.

Phil puts on The Lion King. It was cute seeing Dan tear up at Mufasa's death. After the movie was over it was like 7:30pm and you all fell asleep. Nobody cared what time it was.