The League [Phan AU]

Chapter 47

Dan walked lazily back and forth across the office, his mind racing. There was so much he could do... he could send an assassination group to kill the FBI agents, he could have a group kidnap Phil and kill his friends... but he sat down quickly, feeling dizzy and lightheaded. When was the last time he slept? A few days ago? More than that?
Alexander came in and saw him sitting on the couch with his head in his hands. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, why are you here?" Dan questioned.
"I'm here for mission files. You said you'd have them ready to hand out."
"Oh yeah, they're on the desk," Dan responded, pointing to his right without looking up.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Of course. It's just a bit of a headache it'll go away."
Alexander nodded and started out of the office, Dan stood and felt himself grow dizzier. He heard Alexander shout his name as his vision went dark.
When Dan opened his eyes again he saw a bright light over him. He pushed himself up into a sitting position and saw a woman at his bedside, and Alexander at his feet.
"What happened?" Dan asked.
"You fainted," Alexander answered.
"You're very malnourished and sleep deprived. You need fluids, food, and rest," the woman told him.
"I can't stay here, I have things to do..." Dan started.
"No, you have to stay here," Alexander argued. "We need a healthy Leader."
"But I-"
"I'll take care care of everything, you get some sleep," he responded. Dan sighed and leaned back against the pillows, allowing himself to close his eyes and drift off.
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Katie sat on the roof of Joe's apartment building, her legs swinging off the side of the air conditioning unit. She took another swig of the bottle she had stolen from his cabinet and took in the view of the city.
"Can I join you?" a voice asked, and Katie turned around to see Joe standing behind her. Katie nodded and patted the spot next to her. Joe climbed up and took the bottle, taking a sip as well. "What're you doing up here?"
"Thinking, but drinking mostly," Katie responded, snatching the bottle back.
"Thinking about the next battle?" Joe asked.
"I just don't want to lose anyone else I care about," she answered.
"Me neither," Joe agreed, "but all we can do is try our damndest not to get killed."
"I have no worries about myself, it's you I worry about," Katie joked. "And Phil. He can't stand gunfire and blood and he's going to be thrown right in the midst of both of those things."
"Yeah, he's one of the bravest lads I've ever met."
"Do you ever think about what your life would be like if you hadn't met a certain person?"
"All the time," Joe concurred. "Especially when it comes to Caspar."
"If I hadn't met Dan and Phil I'd probably be lonely and friendless. If I hadn't met you I'd probably still be stuck with Alexander..."
"And if I hadn't met you I would never have found happiness again," Joe interrupted. Katie turned to him and saw him staring into the distance. "When Caspar died, I felt like I had fallen into a black hole. But there you were, standing strong even though you lost your sister, and you pulled me out."
"I've learned how to avoid black holes over the years," Katie remarked. They two looked at each other, their hands brushing each other where they gripped the unit they were sitting on top of. Without even realizing it they both began to move closer, and soon their lips were pressed together. Katie felt a sensation she hadn't felt in so long, and she smiled into their kiss. But then she remembered what he said about their first kiss, and pulled away.
"I'm sorry," she said. "I shouldn't have done that..."
"No, it's alright," Joe objected. "Cas would want me to find someone else to love... and I think I have."
Katie turned back to him and they kissed again, letting their mouths do the rest of the talking.