Always Out of Reach

Don't Be Scared...

I woke up cuddled in Daniel's arms. It felt safe, it felt right. For the first time in weeks I didn't have that anxiety eating away at me, I wasn't constantly on edge and waiting for the next argument....I was just, content.

"Morning." Daniel groaned and smiled at me.

"Morning." I grinned at him. "What are we gonna do today?"

"Let's start with getting up. That's a challenge I'm itself." Daniel laughed.

"Can't we just stay here all day." I pouted.

"I wish....but no." Daniel sighed. "Now get up before I have to tickle you."

"Daniel no!" I screamed as he starting tickling me. He ignored me.

"Please! Stop!" I protested.

"It's funny though." Daniel laughed and continued.

"Daniel I swear to God..."

"Daniel!" I smacked his hand away. "That was not funny!"

"Aw is someone angry?" He teased.

"I will murder you!" I shouted.

"You're cute when you're angry." He smirked. "Anyway...now I know your weakness."

"Whatever." I huffed

***

"I need to get some money from my dad's house if we're going to the cinema." I said.

"Joey, it's fine I'll pay." Daniel offered.

"Daniel...no. I'm getting some money and that's final. Now, is your mum giving me a lift or what?" I said firmly.

"Sorry." Daniel held his hands up in defence. "She'll give you a lift." He grinned.

"Good." I said satisfied.

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"Can I come in?" Daniel asked when we got to my house.

"Urrr....I dont think you want to." I said awkwardly. I didn't know what my dad would say to Daniel if he saw him.

"Please.... your dad will probably be angry at you...I want to be there." Daniel begged.

"Well....ok then." I said still unsure.

We made our way over to the door. I grew nervous. I had just walked out the house and stayed out all night.

"It'll be fine." Daniel gave me a reassuring smile.

I made my way into the house.

"Dad?" I said hesitantly.

"Oh! You decided to come home eventually." My dad marched downstairs. I stepped backwards into daniel.

"I can't believe you would be-" my dad stopped when he realised Daniel was there.

"Who's this?" My dad demanded.

"Urr..." I didn't know what to say.

"I'm Daniel. Joey's boyfriend." Daniel stepped forward and put his hand out. My dad looked at it with disgust .

"Right...why are you here?"

"Oh Joey just came to get some money because we're going to the cinema. Or does he need to ask you for permission to do that?" Daniel smiled sweetly. ...he was staying surprisingly calm.

"Don't give me that attitude young man." Oh great, now my dad hated Daniel.

"What attitude? I was just explaining why we here and asking a question." Daniel said matter-of-factly. "Now if you don't mind, we'll be going."
I grabbed my money and we walked out the door, leaving my dad standing there: shocked.

"Daniel! How did you do that?" I said excitedly. "I have never seen anyone else stand up to him."

"He's an idiot Joey. I just put him I'm his place." Daniel smiled.

"Thank you." I hugged him.

"Anytime." He kissed my forehead. "You don't need to be scared of him."

Authors note

Thanks for reading
Erin xx