"Prisoner" - Bastille/Dan Smith Fanfiction

Escape

Wednesday, 28th October 2009

"Mr Daniel, Campbell Smith, you're wanted in the director's office!", said a loud voice in front of our  room and I heard the door unlocking. It opened and the guardsman repeated. "What's going on?", I asked perplexedly. " It's 10pm and i was just about to go to sleep." The look of the guardsman told me he didn't tolerate any protest so I shut my mouth immediately and tried to not ask any more questions. "It's urgent" he continued. I moved my legs and followed the guardsman.

"Well, Daniel I guess you're caught off guard I've ordered you to my office at this time", said the director, Mr Andrew Sykes, a middle aged man who smoked about 20 cigarettes a day and sure as hell I wasn't the only one who wondered how he could still seem that healthy. "I've talked to Mr Farquarson, your psychiatrist and he told me he'd seen lots of progress in your treatment. He claims you as recovered enough to be dismissed soon. Maybe next Monday, if your treatment is still going so well for the rest of the week. He said he has a good influence on you."

My mouth opened widely, full of surprise and disbelief. I could get out of here so soon? I could hardly control my excitement, nervousness and literally buried my fingernails deep into my legs without noticing the pain it caused. "Is that true?", I asked. The director just nodded and went on: " We know a lot about your past so we also know that you have nowhere to go when you get out of here. For this case we've obtained a small flat for you in the north of London. When you have moved there you can look for a job and begin to get back to a normal life again. Soon you will be able to pay the rent for the flat on your own. Is that an offer?" I couldn't speak. Fortunately the director didn't expect any answer. " Well, that's all I wanted to tell you. You can go back to bed now." Suddenly it came into my mind that I had somewhere to go. What about my sister Brooklyn? She should have a space for me in her flat. "You- you don't need to look for a flat for me", I said hasty. "I'll write a letter to my sister if I can move in with her." How could they overlook my sister? " Wait, you have a sister who would let you into her house?" the director asked sceptically. I nodded my head. "Yes, she visited me some days ago and told me she'd do anything for me. She told me she had never forgotten me." I got kind of nostalgic over the thought about the talk between Brooklyn and me. It seemed like months ago. "Okay, I'll check everything and if it turns out to be okay, we'll recall the flat and let you be with your sister if that's your desire."-"My only desire" I replied with a clear and pestering voice. "So, Good night Daniel", said the director to quit the conversation. I got up from my chair and literally rushed back to my room to start with the letter to Brooklyn. Alex, who had already fallen asleep woke up and groaned, his head covered by his pillow. "Damn Dan, what are you doing? There are people here who try to sleep!" – "That's impossible for me tonight, I'm sorry mate", I interrupted him. I took a sheet of paper, a pen and sat down in front of my desk and began to write the letter to Brooklyn, ignoring Alex question what was going on.

Dearest sister Brooklyn,

I've got some amazing news for you: If everything is fine, I will be dismissed from the MH on Monday after they have checked some things. I can't believe it. After four years I will get back my normal life, my freedom and my pride. So I'll need a flat, somewhere to live and you as my sister are the first person I could ask for a shelter, as long as I haven't got any money or job. Would you mind me sharing your flat? I promise, I won't make any mess or cause any trouble. ;) Hope to hear from you soon!

Lots of love,

Your brother Dan

Luckily I had some stamps left in my room so I could prepare the envelope immediately and it could be mailed out tomorrow. I guess I've never been so excited in my life. The next morning I went to the cafeteria with Alex when suddenly my path crossed with Jamies path and doubts came into my mind. Hell, I had completely forgotten about her. She looked at me happily. "Dan, nice to see you! Wanna have a croissant?", she asked and passed me one. I tried to smile back but it was a half hearted smile. "What's going on?", she asked full of worry. "We need to talk", I replied and swallowed. Dan, hold back your tears! After breakfast we went to a quiet corner where no one was able to see us. " I will be dismissed soon", I explained, trying to keep the pain away from me. " On Monday, to be precise. I am actually really happy to get out of this hell but on the other hand, I don't want to leave you". I said this on point cause I didn't want to keep her in suspense. "Oh my god, Dan, I'm so happy for you!", she exclaimed and I could see a frank smile on her face. " What are you gonna do?" I told her I'd probably move to my sister's place. "I'm truly so happy for you", she repeated and hugged me. I slightly returned her hug. "But I will miss you so much", I said. "I just got to know you". She nodded. "I will miss you, too but please Dan for my sake look forward now and be happy to get out of here. You can visit me any time." That was a weak comfort. For the rest of the day I spent time with Jamie, I wanted to give her any moment possible before we parted. Alex seemed to be quite jealous. "Since you know that girl you're just ignoring me. What's so special about her?". I didn't reply. I could've said anything and he wouldn't understand. "Dan, you're also leaving me, so why don't you spend time with your best friend as well?". There was a slight anger in his voice." I think I'm in love", I whispered.   "A feeling I thought I'd never have again."