Time Away

Living Apart

"Andrea!" I hollered. "Andrea!" Screaming through my tears.
"What the fuck?" She hollered but stopped when she saw me.
"Get up."
I stood, my body still shaking.
"You told him?" She asked.
I nodded. She hugged me lightly and kissed my tear-stained cheek.
"Alright asshole. You need to figure out what you want. Daniel has been nothing but good to you, and you just met Leah. Make up your fucking mind and don't EVER screw up like this again."
I nodded again as she left the room. I curled up in my bed and cried myself asleep.

2 months later..

Sloane: Hey, how are you?
I texted Daniel. I missed him, everything about him just kept ringing in my memory. His smile, his lips, his laugh..
He's been here a few time since then to see me but every time it's always quiet between us. Im a lot better than before, but I felt so horrible that I hurt him and I just wanted the chance to prove to him I love him and him only.

He hadn't answered for over two hours, so I decided to make some food and watch tv.

"I think I want soup.." I thought aloud. I got my coat and put on sweatpants and went to the store. I grabbed some soup, crackers and a water but the line to pay for it was incredibly long! I grabbed a magazine and took my place in line. In a smaller piece of the front page I saw Daniel kissing another woman.

Diggy's Got A New Boo! See who this mystery woman is!

The page said. I was fighting back tears reading about this new woman. Just then my phone vibrated.

Diggy: Hey S. I'm fine, you?

I hesitated to answer. I bought my things and hurried out of there.

Sloane: Not doing so hot, I'm sick.😭

I responded.

Diggy: Need anything?
Sloane: Company would be nice.
Diggy: I can't make it right now. Is it 8 good?
Sloane: Perfect. I appreciate it.
Diggy: No problem.

I smiled lightly to myself. Although, I quickly remembered that other woman. Why wouldn't he tell me?

I later woke to Daniel tapping my shoulder.
"Sloane? Wake up hun." He said so sweetly. I smiled as I sat up, rubbing my eyes.
"Hey!" I said yawning. He chuckled.
"Hey. I uh, got you some soup. Figured you might need more." He said, hinting at my bowl on the nightstand. He picked it up, cleaned my little mess and went to the kitchen. I sat in my bed, focusing on waking up.

"Sloane, you alright?" He said, feeling my forehead.
"I think so, just feeling a little dazed. Being sick is not fun." I replied. He laughed again.
He took off his shoes and plopped into his side of my bed, turning on the tv with the remote.
I scooted closer to him, resting my head back down to sleep.
Daniel was texting away on his phone, probably talking to that girl. -_-

He was flipping through channels until he set on Family Feud, my favorite show.
"Here you go grandma." He smiled, laughing lightly.
"Thank ya ba-." I said in my granny voice. I paused a moment, as I felt like I was gonna throw up. I ran straight to the bathroom.

Daniel was right behind me, holding my hair away from the toilet and rubbing my back. After a few minutes I laid beside the toilet, Daniel sat on the edge of the tub.

"You done S?" He said in a low tone. I nodded. He grabbed a washcloth, ran it under hot water, rang it out and wiped my face. He handed me the washcloth and got me a water bottle from the kitchen and put it on my end table in my room. He then carried me back to bed.

"You're a really good guy Daniel. I really appreciate your help." I smiled weakly. He kissed my forehead.

"Anything for you." He said quietly to himself.

He laid back into my bed and cuddled next to me. We were quiet like that for awhile, until we fell asleep. I was awaken by a buzz on my hip. Daniel's phone laid under him, so I quick peeked to see what it was.

Chantelle: I miss you. What are you doing tonight babe? ;)