Elowen

Fucking hospital

' she'll be alright it's just the shock and , probably the booze as well ' I hear someone say as I begin to stir . I try to sit up but I can't , I'm panicking as I open my eyes and I hear the heart monitor rapidly increase next to my ear .
' nurse !' A male voice yells . His voice is thick and British and I feel a large hand holding my arm . Looking to the left I can see the same dark hair and baby blue eyes sat beside my bed and a worried expression growing on his face . He's looking around frantically as the nurse comes rushing in .
' its alright sir , she's just waking up . It's normal for her heart rate to increase - I - I errr - hate to pry , but are you her boyfriend ?'
' yes ' he says quietly ' thank you ' he sounds relieved as her foot steps walk away .
Boyfriend ? Do I have a boyfriend ? No definitely not . I move my arm and try to sit up trying to think where I know this guy from.
' hey , you're awake ' he says softly removing his hand from my arm when he sees me staring .
' who are you ?' I ask confused .
' I'm Dan . Sorry, I know it's weird waking up with a stranger by your bed ' he says worriedly .
' wait - your from Bastille !' I suddenly realise. What the fuck , why was I in hospital and why was I sat with Dan smith .
' yeah , look love I'll explain everything but right now you need to lie down ' he insists helping me to sit back .
' okay ' I nod .
' so you were walking and , I saw you from my car , it looked as if some guys were hassling you , so we stopped - me and my band , and went to help you . Will chased the guys who mugged you and managed to get your bag back , it's over there ' he points to my purse . I thank him and he insists it will was nothing
' so I was trying to ask you questions but you just looked in shock , and then you passed out on me - so I brought you to the hospital . I wanted to stay and check you were alright - I hope you don't mind ' he says his cheeks glowing pinkish .
' yeah - no I mean thank you for everything you totally saved my ass ' I say with a chuckle . He smiles ' any time ' he laughs .
' wait where's - my friend - Daniella '
' Will took her home , she stayed for a while but she needed to go home and rest as you can imagine ' he says
' right of course ' I say 'was she alright though?'
' she was upset but I think she'll be okay ' he says ' in the meantime is there anyone I can call for you - parents , boyfriend ?' He asks
' no - no that's quite alright , thank you though 'I say ' also I was at your gig by the way - great night ' I add starting to feel myself perking up .
' wait what ? You were at the gig ?' He asks confused
' yeah it was bloody brilliant ' I say .
He smiles ' yeah thanks ' he mumbles as he runs a hand through his shaggy hair .
'You look exhausted ' I say bluntly
' gee thanks ' he laughs
' sorry I wasn't meaning to be rude , but you really ought to go get some sleep ' I say feeling guilty for keeping him
' no really I'm fine , I'll wait here with you , at least until your friend comes back , she said she'll come in the morning ' he explains
' Dan really I'll be okay '
' I want to stay - really - I won't sleep anyway until I know your alright . Besides I don't even know your name '
The very thought of him caring enough to stay here in a shitty hospital room all night made my stomach do backflips
' My names Elowen, but everyone just calls me lo ' I say extending my hand
' Lo ' he says , my name rolls off he tongue like velvet ' very unique , I like it ' he says softly .

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' yeah and that's how I knew I wanted to go to Med school ' I say shrugging my shoulders .
' truly inspiring ' he says his chin resting on his hands
' oh please says you - you can tell you're band is going to be huge !' I exclaim
' yeah - thanks - I dunno , I like the small gigs to be honest ' he says sheepishly
I've learned that he bows his head and rubs the back of his neck when he feels shy or awkward which is incredibly endearing.
' I suppose that's the great thing about being in a band - you can choose where you play ' I say wanting him to look up at me again .
' yeah - I suppose , I mean the guys want us to sign over the band to this record label , but I dunno I like the idea of self management - anyhow I hate to bore you with the details' he says shaking his head
' I want all the details I'm a huge fan !' I exclaim resting my head back against the pillow
' that's always nice to here ' he laughs smiling at me again .
' would you like another drink ?' He asks
' erm just water would be great , thank you '
I've also learned he hates to talk about himself .
' can I ask you a question ' I say suddenly
' course ' he mumbles handing me a glass of water
' why did you say you were my boyfriend ?' I ask with a small smile creeping into my lips .
' oh errr , you heard that huh ' he says rubbing the back of his neck nervously ' I just figured they might not let me stay if they thought I was just a random stranger ' he shrugs.
' ah yeah - right , smart move really ' I reply trying to sound casual .
'Aren't you tired ?' I ask wanting to change the subject and also - I was genuinely fucking concerned for him he looked SO tired . Even though he said he wanted to stay I can't help feel extremely guilty he's just done a whole gig and it's now nearly 4:00 AM , he's been sat here with a random girl for nearly 6 hours and he doesn't seemed to be phased at all .
He yawns ' a little '
' then please - go and rest ' I plead
'I might just sleep in the chair 'He shrugs taking a seat .
' I'm not your responsibility Dan , you don't need to do this ' I assure him .
' alright - I'll go back to my hotel - but I'll come check on you first thing ' he promises getting up to leave
' okay ' I whisper my eyes closing as I hear the door click shut .