unforced love // janiel

s e v e n t e e n

Daniels POV

I wake up on the couch of my own home, joey right beside me wrapped in my arms.
Memorys of the night before flood my mind as I  carefully get up from the couch, being careful to not wake the sleeping Joey.

I walk to the big window in the living room, opening the Maroon curtain just enough for me to peek out a little bit.

The bright sunlight beams on my face as I look at the driveway, it being empty, meaning my mother isnt home. I close the curtain fully, not wanting the bright sunlight to disturb Joey.

I walk over tword the kitchen, seeing a hand writted note on the table.

Wont be back for three days!
Going to the beach with old friends.
Have fun with Joey, I love you!
- Mommy

I read the note inside my head before removing it from the table, sticking it on the refrigerator with a magnet.

Joey's POV

I wake up on the couch, Daniel not next to me, different from when I fell asleep.
I remember cuddling with after he got home. A slight smile apears on my face of the memory of that moment.
I get up from the couch, tossing the blanket I was using as well.
I streach my body once fully off the couch, putting my hands in the air.
While doing this I Notice Daniel in the kitchen, attaching something to the refrigerator.
"Morning Daniel" I mumblr tiredly as I walk up behind him, resting my chin on his shoulder.
"Good morning." He said sounding more awake than me, kissing my forhead.

I look at the white surface of the refrigerator, head still resting on his shoulder. I read the note Maria left Daniel, it being attached by a silver magnet. I smile, knowing we have an entire three days to ourselves.
"What are you smiling about?" Daniel giggles slightly, as I remove my head from its resting position.
"We have three days to ourselves!" I Say hopping up and down, giving a childish giggle.
"You're cute." Daniel remarks, giving me a peck on the lips.

------------------later that day------------------

I sit next to Daniel on the couch, with a large bowel of butter popcorn, it being one of our many "movienights. "

As I sit down, Daniel reaches for the remote, scrolling thru Netflix.
"how do i scroll goddamn down?"
He mumbled to himself, caughing me to give out a loud laugh, taking the remote from his hand.
I scroll down, giving him a face that says "boom, I just beat you" or something like that. He smiles and rule his eyes.
"I want The Titanic, you rat" he laughs and I begin to search it up, clicking it when the results came up.

-------------------------later--------------------------
Ding
My phone gives off a 'ding' sound, indicating that I've received a text.

Mom - hey Joey! How are you? ❤️

I stare at the text, letting the fact that my mother was texting me.
My emotions were mixed, but i was overall very happy, it being months sinced I've talked to her.

Joey - Great! I hear you're getting better, thats amazing.

"Who you texting" Daniel says in a sarcastic tone, giggling making sure I understood it was a joke.
"My mother, actually"
His face lit up with an obviously fake smile. "Oh thats great! What did she say!" He said in a happy, oddly loud tone.
"Just said hey." I Said, setting my focus back into the convocation with my mom, Daniel setting it on the Movie.

Mom -  I really am better, better than Ive ever been. How is it staying at Marias? ❤️😊

Joey - Fantastic! Maria is an Angel, and Daniel is just so wonderful.

Mom is typing...

My mom and I talk the entire time the movie is playing.
I of course payed loose attention to the movie, not wanting to be the cause of Daniels hurt feelings.

We talk about how amazing her and her alcohol problems have been going, and how much I love staying here.

It felt amazing talking to my mom normally, knowing she was sober.
After talking to her, I  set my phone down, it being very late, around one.
"Daniel Im going to sleep." I yawn, walking up the stairs to our shared room.
He responds with  "same" and follows me up.

We both practically flop onto Daniels bed, both of us being extremely tired.
He wrapps his arms around me, making me feel like the safest, most important person on this planet.

"I love you Joey." He mumbles into the crook of my neck.
"I love you too Daniel"

Mom sent a message!

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Watch out for future Update spam! I wrote a few parts before leaving to NJ With family.

Also have you seen the new cover?
Im so proud and in love haha.
I love you all! ❤️😊

(The ending is Joey didnt read the newest message his mother sent. Next few chapters are a bit emotional opps)

-Addie