30 Days [Janiel AU]

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Joey's POV

As soon as we got home, I felt a strong depression settle over me. This is it. This is the end. Daniel sits next to me on my bed, his arm wrapped tightly around me and my head on his chest. I feel his lips press against the top of my head and I look at him, smiling sadly.

Suddenly, I begin to feel as if I can't breathe. By throat feels like it's closing up, no air getting to my lungs. I try to cry out and Daniel begins panicking, picking me up immediately and storming down the stairs at an extreme pace, his long legs carrying him quickly to the car.

"Stay calm, sweetie. It'll all be okay." Daniel whispers softly as he places me in the backseat, but even he had some fear in his voice. My eyes feel like their glazing over as we speed dangerously.

The next events seemed to all be a blur. I was being carried into the emergency room by Daniel and immediately got placed on a gurney before getting pushed away from Daniel, him screaming after me. I closed my eyes and tried to zone out the sounds around me, suddenly blacking out.

•••

I open my eyes, taking in my surroundings. The entire area is white and shining, almost now I'd imagine heaven to be like. Have I died? Is this what comes after death? I shake my head, deciding to start walking along the echoey area. With each step, I hear a slight echo in the never ending area. I'm dressed in all white, including white dress shoes. My clothes almost look like pajamas, loose fitting and plain.

As I continue walking, I suddenly fall off a ledge, not even realizing it was there. A loud scream escapes my lips as I fall, wondering where I'm headed to. Was I wrong? Is this not heaven?

I suddenly jolt awake, placing my hand on my chest. My eyes wander and I realize I'm in a hospital room. I didn't die. My lips turn upright slightly, the oxygen tubes in my nostrils catching my attention. This isn't all a dream. I'm dying.

"J-Joey?" I hear a voice stutter and I turn my head slightly, seeing Daniel. He smiles, standing up and wrapping his arms around me.

"I thought you were gone, sweetie." he whispers, pressing his forehead against mine. I rub my nose gently against his, smiling sadly.

"I'm here, Daniel. I'll always be here, even when I'm gone." I say quietly, my hand making its way to his.

"You're perfect, Joseph Michael Graceffa." Daniel smiles, his hand gripping firmly onto mine.

"I'm far from it, but you're pretty close yourself, Daniel Christopher Preda."

(a/n: um whet. this story will only be 20 chapters, so it's ending soon! not sure when the next update is because im fairly busy lately!!)