Savage - Phanfic

Chapter Twelve

Dan's Pov

I slept in last night. I missed Scarlett so bad, I had even forgotten about everything. I look at the time. 12:35
I sighed. I got up from the bed because every time I thought about Scarlett, I would almost throw up.

But I felt like something was supposed to happen. I didn't know what. I shrugged it off my shoulders. I was completely forgetting everything and my mind was only focused on what had happened only two days ago.

Then I thought about Phil. Why was he there? Wait....

It was only then when I had remembered that I was supposed to meet his mum at noon. I frantically check the time. 12:29

Crap, its too late. It'll take me god knows when, just to reach my destination.

I shrugged, helplessly, and walked out and got on my car and drove. My car was towed back to my house after the incident.

I wondered what Phil's mum wanted with me. I kept driving and played my playlist of songs on the loud radio.

12:45

I pulled my car up, parking at the lot. Only to find a gigantic building that read, 'CmC Video Corporation'. I was confused and looked at the paper that Ms. Lester gave me. It seems as if the address was correct but the place was definitely weird.

I shrugged my shoulders and locked my car. I put hands in my black sweater's pockets and kept moving. Once I opened the door, I expected it to be empty. Yet there was multiple people in the lobby. People carrying cameras, and any video equipment. Why was did Ms. Lester send me to some video department?

Then a red-haired girl with curly hair approached me.
"Good afternoon.. You are Mister..." She looked up and down at me strangely, "Mister Howell?"
I grinned, politely, "Yes.."

She shook my hand and grabbed a paper and pen.
"I heard Ms. Lester would like to speak to you." She looked at her watch. "Seems like youre a bit tardy.."
"I know." I responded, awkwardly.
"Then just head to the elevators and go to floor 3 and turn left to the room A."

I grinned and went to the elevators where I was told. I put my hands out of my pockets because there were many business people. I didn't want to look sluggish or improper in front of them. I went inside the elevator and punched in the number three.

There was another girl who was looking at me strangely. She had cinnamon locks and it went down to her stomach. The girl was dressed in a brown dress and a jean jacket. She was surprisingly not business-looking to me. She had bangs and green eyes. Her eyes roamed at the floor. I just kept staring at the elevator door, waiting until I reached the third floor.

She finally looked me in the eyes. I noticed and winced. She chuckled. She seemed mature but she looked quite younger than me.

"Hey, are you the new internee?" She said. Her voice sounded sweet.
"I'm sorry?" I didn't understand what she meant. I just came to see Phil's mum.
"Oh, alright.." She blushed. I bit my lip.
"I- I am Annie." She managed to say something.
"Oh, I am Dan.. Dan Howell." I say.
"So you are the new internee!" Annie says. I was?
"I just came to see Mrs. Lester.. I never got informed about that." I said.
"Oh okay.. Hope we can meet again!" She says.

The bell rang and the number three lit up. I grinned and waved bye at her. Annie blushed. I shrugged it off and went left. Mrs. Lester's room was in room A and it was pretty huge.

Mrs. Lester was looking at a window writing something. She was looking down until the door clicked. She noticed me as I walked towards her, in an awkward fashion. Mrs. Lester chuckled. I guess people hate it when I am awkward. It was kinda a personality of mine.

"Sorry I am late." I muttered.
"Dan, no need to worry. At least you took this into consideration. Phil was worried." She says calmly. He was?
"Oh. Thank you." I grinned. "So this girl.. Annie... Told me I was an internee or something?" I ask.

She nods, "Ah, I will tell you what you need to know. She sits down and offers me to sit. I sit down as the chairs cushions are surprisingly soft.
"Ok, I know at a time like this..." Mrs. Lester looks at me.
"As you lost a friend.. I was offering you something. If you don't mind." She says.

I was pretty confused. Why is she offering me a job. I had never gotten a job before. Everything turned bright.
I pictured myself in Manchester with my own apartment and my own food and everything was in perfect condition. So many people greeting me as I walk into Starbucks in the Christmas morning.
I smiled...

"Dan?" Mrs. Lester snaps me out of my dream. I finally return to my normal state. I envision to do something. It was then when I felt interested in what she was saying. I usually never felt interested in these things.
"Sorry." I smile. She causes to grin too.
"Its ok. So, the offer is a job. If youd take it. Right now you are at the position of an internee. And as you know, you must have the experience. So you are being sent to a special school that I run for people who have been questioned, like you. Luckily, Philly was able to witness this." I was fully interested. Besides, this was my one opportunity to change my life.

"So, you might like this.. How would you like to be sent to CmC FP University in Manchester?" She says. Every word filled me with joy. This was my chance.
"Mrs. Lester I-" My face turned bright, it was a lot to take in. "I am thankful for this opportunity!"
I didn't think twice, this was exactly what I wanted!
"Alright, Dan. I will send you every single thing you need to know. Check your email by Saturday." We both stood up. I shook her hand.
"Thank you again." I say.
"See you!" She smiles.

I walk away secretly showing the brightest emotion in a long time.