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Chapter Sixty

"What's up?", I ask Joe when he sits down at the dining table.
Following, is a short, yet awkward silence. Ever since I found out that he loved me, it was weird between us.

I have the image in my head that he will get over me. He knows it isn't right after all.

But, that image gets crushed shortly:
"Let's try it at least.", he says.

"What do you mean?", a question I have been asking to much lately.

"We'll never know if we are right for each other or not if we don't even try."

"Joe, are you serious? Firstly, Dan and I are still together and secondly, even if we were't, I'm not and will never be interested in you in that way."

"How... Y/N. How? How are you still with him? He treats you like shit.", he spits out.

"How would you know? Couples fight, it's okay. What you're doing is wrong."

He sighs and calms down a bit before continuing: "I'm just trying to make you happy because I feel like I'll treat you amazingly."

Suddenly, I feel bad.
Bad for neglecting Joe, him thinking he wants me and myself.
"I'm sorry, Joe. I know you want best for me and I love you for that. But I love Dan."

"It's okay, I guess I'll just have to try to get over... this."

I go over to him and give him a hug, embracing our friendship.

***

DAN'S P.O.V:

This time away from her has been a living hell. All I think about is her and how stupid I am for leaving her behind.
She is the girl for me, the one I love most and I told her to look for someone better.
Two more weeks and I'll see her again.
But before I can face her again, we have to talk it out.

Dan: Can we skype? I miss your beautiful face.
Y/N: That's creepy and cheesy, but yes of course and I miss yours too.

I smile and start my laptop.
I can't wait to see her face again, hoping it looks happy.

"Hey.", she says and smiles into the camera after she picks up the call.
"I'm going to cry.", I say before burring my face in my hands.
"Aw, Dan. Why?", she says and tears up.
"I just really miss you."
"I miss you too and I love you. So so much."
I manage a smile and just look at her face aka the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
"Can we stop?", I ask.
"I mean- if you want to? But we just started a minute ago?"
"No- I don't mean the call, silly. I mean, can we go back to normal?"

She pauses.

For maybe seconds.

Or hours.

"Dan, I don't know. I'm sorry. I just can't erase what you said to me."

"Listen to me at least please. Y/N, I love you more that anything. And I am stupid for what I said but I just want the very best for you. And I thought that wasn't me.
But I love you and I need you more than anything.
Remember the promise ring?"

She smiles and holds up the hand with the ring on in response.

"See? I told you I'll love you forever, I promised.", I say.

She looks at her hand for a bit: "I love you Dan, I'm sorry for being stupid. I believe you and I miss you a lot.
I promise that you are the most perfect for me. I promise."