'Ky we need to go to the hospital again.'
'We already planned to go today?'
'We need to go now.'
'What's up? Is everything alright?'
'Dad's going into an operation to remove a tumour in his brain. It's what's causing the dementia. It's at three so if we don't go now I won't see him before we leave for tour again.' Dan stressfully ran his hand through his hair while leaning up against the kitchen counter. They have a flight scheduled at 4:30 to continue with the tour, today's a busy day..
'Dan calm down a bit. Well go now, but you need to stop stressing out.'
'I know, I know. I'm sorry.'
'Don't be sorry. Come here.' Kyle pulled Dan into a huge hug and held him tightly to his chest.
Dan sighed against Kyle's neck before kissing him lightly.
'Hey boys!' Dan's mum greeted them as they joined her in the wide hospital corridor.
'Hi mum, where is he?'
'He's inside, I thought I'd wait for you guys' She looked tired and Dan noticed. He'd been early a lot to the hospital but only about five or ten minutes, she had been early a lot to the hospital but by a few hours some days. She'd just wait outside before she could go in. She hated leaving her husband there.
'Mum, you look exhausted.'
'I'm fine Daniel.'
'You need to take a break mum, stop getting here so early'
'I have to though.'
'No you don't, please. You need to spend more time at home, you're going to make yourself ill.'
'Don't be silly Dan, I'm fine.'
Dan looked at Kyle and and sighed. 'Mum promise me you'll just take slow, stop coming here so early'
A short silence filled the air before Dans mum replied.
'Okay. I just want him to be okay' Tears built up in her eyes resulting in Dan quickly pulling her into a tight hug.
'He's gonna be alright mum.'
They soon joined Dan's father. He seemed a bit unaware of what was going on but Dan assumed it was just the drugs he's been put on before the operation.
'Hey dad.'
'Yes, Hello Dan.'
'How are you feeling?' Dan's mum asked while sitting on a chair at one side of the bed. Kyle and Dan sat on two chairs the other side.
'I feel...I feel relaxed. I want to get up and walk out of her right now but that's too much effort.' He spoke his mind while the three sat and listened carefully.
'I see you've bought your boyfriend along again Dan.' He looked to Kyle and smiled warmly. 'Hi Kyle'
'Hi Mr. Smith.'
They spent sometime talking about various things. It seemed like Jonathan was unaware of the operation he was about to face. They joked and laughed while retracing memories. Things like when Dan was a child and the first time he saw Bastille live. And even, once again, trying to remember the band's name. This continued until Dan and Kyle had to leave.
'Can I speak to Kyle one moment. On his own I mean.' Kyle looked to Dan and Dan nodded, leaving the room with his mother.
They stood there for about five minutes before Kyle left the room and joined the pair.
'Dan he wants to talk to you quickly before we leave.'
'On my own?'
'Yeah.' Kyle rubbed Dan's back quickly before he entered the room again.
'Hey dad.'
'Dan. Come here a second.' Dan walked over and sat with his father, slightly anxious of what he was going to say.
'Dan I know I'm going into this operation very soon.' Dan sighed as he heard this. 'Listen, you can't let this bring you down. You've always been so pessimistic, ever since you were a small boy. But please, whatever happens, happens and I know you can be strong. You're one of the strongest people I know. Please, take care of your mother and sister. And Kyle, he's a good man and I know he loves you very much, and you love him equally, he's good for you. I never wanted any of this to happen either Dan but it has. All we can do is go through it with hope.'
Tears spilled from Dan's eyes as he held onto his fathers hands. He let every one of his fathers words sink in.
'Dan.' He leaned up and wiped a tear from his son's face. 'I know you're leaving again for your tour today. I don't want this to effect any of that okay. I want you to play your show tomorrow night and I want you to try and make it the best show you have ever put on. As if I were there watching. Do it for me Daniel. I love you very much son, and I wish you all the best for you and your band.'
'Thankyou dad.' More uncontrollable tears spilled from Dan's precious, blue eyes. Dan quickly checked the time realising the flight and taxi schedules.
'You have to go know don't you?'
'Yes dad. I'm sorry-'
'Don't be sorry, I told you, be strong for me okay?'
'Okay. I'll see you soon Dad, I love you.'
'I love you too. My boy, I love you so much.' He wiped another tear from Dan's face before he got up and headed for the door.
'Dan.'
Dan turned around, his hand on the door handle. 'Yes dad?'
'I know you'll do me proud Dan. Bastille will do me proud.'
They exchanged smiles and Dan left the room. He walked straight into Kyle's arms and cried silently onto his shoulder.
'Babe it's alright. Come here.'
'He remembered the band's name Kyle.' Kyle wrapped his arms around Dan tightly. And Dan stood there with his head resting on his boyfriend's shoulder.
'Are you ready to go?' After a few minutes, Kyle asked.
They parted from Mrs. Smith who told them she'll let them know as soon as she knows something. Dan left with hope. But how long can he keep that hope? It's uncertain that it'll be very long.
'Babe?'
....
'Babe?'
....
'Dan?!' Dan finally looked up at Kyle who was standing by their sofa, worry plastered across his face.
'Yeah?'
Kyle sat down next to his boyfriend and wrapped his arm around him.
'Taxi is gonna be here in about ten minutes. And the flight is in about forty.'
'Oh okay'
'Come here.' Kyle pulled Dan into a large hug, nuzzling his face into Dan's fluffy hair. A hug that Dan really needed.
'I love you Kyle.' He managed to mutter, face resting in the crook of Kyle's neck.
'I love you too.'
There was a short silence before Dan spoke again, it sounded like he had been crying.
'Kyle?'
'Yes babe?'
'Please don't...please don't leave me.'
Hearing this broke Kyle's heart. He knew how upset Dan had been lately over this...and seeing the person he loves upset made him upset.
He pulled Dan closer to him to the point where they were practically lying on the sofa with each other in their arms.
'Danny, I've got you always, okay.'
'Promise?'
'I promise.'
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Finally updated this story....I'm proud of myself for actually updating it😂
I'm very sorry it's taken me so long, things have been really tough lately but I'll be posting more frequently now hopefully.
Once again, really sorry. Hope this chapter isn't too bad❤
