Save Me ; Phan ~ completed

chapter 49

||Phil's POV||

I walk into the store, tears threatening to fall. I couldn't possibly imagine what it's like to be in Dan's position. I'm so near breaking down it's taking all I have not to.

Plus, his dad's gone, so why is his bar still such a dark red?

I can't imagine losing him. Not now. I wouldn't be able to handle it. But god, what I saw in that house.. I don't exactly know how it happened, but if that we're my family.. I would lose it.

I'm trying to keep it together for him. I'm trying to be the strong one.. But it hurts to see him like this. It hurts because I can't possibly help him. I don't know how. I don't know what the hell we're going to do..

I get a few things from the store and walk back out to the car. Thirty minutes and a few painful tears later Dan is all bandaged up and a little calmed down. He sits back in the seat and sighs.

"Feeling a little better?" I ask softly.

"I guess." He mumbles reluctantly. "I just want to go to sleep."

"Okay. We can try and find some hotel to stay at or something." I suggest, starting the car.

"I can't think right now. I really wanna help figure this shit out but I just, can't." He sighs frustratedly, running a hand through his hair.

"It's okay baby. Tonight's a little crazy. We'll figure it out."

"This is so fucking stressful. I'm just- I want this to be over."

"I know. Me too."

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An hour later we find a decent place to spend a few nights. "Why is it so fucking cold out?" Dan whines, pulling on the sleeves of his hoodie.

"It's the middle of December?"

"Ugh." He sighs, nudging me as we walk into the hotel. "You are just so sweet and supportive."

I notice the obvious sarcasm in his voice and wrap an arm around him. "I know. Aren't I?"

"Ew." He scrunches his face up and giggles. "You're like my mother, I swear."

Well that was a bad choice of words. His smile instantly disappears and he looks down. I stop in the front of the hotel, pulling Dan in front of me. I tilt his head up by his chin, making him look me in the eyes. "Hey.."

"I'm fine. It was stupid of me-"

"It's okay to be upset babe."

"I know." He mumbles softly, a tear falling. "But I'm always crying. I hate feeling so weak."

"Maybe sometimes it's okay to be a little weak.." I mutter, wiping away his tears. "and maybe let someone in a little."

"I don't want to be a burden."

"You'll never be." I mumble, our lips mere inches apart. "I love you."

"Promise?" He asks, voice trembling as I lean in further. 

"Promise." I whisper, closing the gap between us. It's cold out, we're shaking, worried and crying. But somehow, we know it'll work out. Cause we're clinging to all we have left. Each other. I only pull away when I feel tears on my cheeks. "Angel.." 

"You're all I have Phil." He mumbles softly as I pull him closer. 

"And I'm not going anywhere.. I can promise you that." I say as he leans in, kissing me passionately. 

I know at this point, I can't go anywhere. Not that I'd want to. I've fallen hard for an angel, and I wouldn't want it any other way.

~~582 words~~

A/N- sorry this chapter is so short, I've just got a wedding to go to today and I'll be out all day after this.