Birthday girl (Dan Smith fanfic)

chapter 10

Hello everyone, I'm terribly sorry it took me this long to update, I'm just too busy these days. (Also I had a little concussion which delayed writing.) I can't believe my story has more than a thousand reads! Thanks guys! I hope you'll like the new chapter, even if it's not very long. Feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think  ;)

Kris

- I am so sorry!

- It's alright, I told you, I'll just change and we can still watch a movie or something.

- But I just feel so bad, I hope it really does come out...

- I'm sure it will- I said with a reassuring smile. He should feel bad though, I still can't see how he managed to spill all that stuff on my dress. I don't even know what half of it was. Lucky I wore white, at least I can bleach it if all else fails. I was opening the door and saw him standing next to the car. – Are you not coming?

- I can wait here, I don't wanna cause any more trouble.

- Don't be silly, come in already- so much for not inviting him in... at least the kitchen and dining room is clean.

- If you insist- he said while running his fingers through his hair.

- Make yourself at home, I'll be ready in a minute- I caught him staring at the DVD-s from the corner of my eye as I turned around. I can only hope my sister didn't leave any embarrassing ones around... What should I wear now? It was hard enough choosing one outfit for the night, let alone a second one. I guess we're not going anywhere fancy anymore, so I could go casual. A pair of skinny jeans should do and I could put on that new striped top I got 2 weeks ago. I quickly pulled the jeans on, not leaving a second for myself to change my mind. I don't even have to find different shoes, these are perfect with it. I grabbed the top and was about to put it on but the heels that I left behind earlier caught my eyes. It's worth a try at least, that extra minute won't matter much... And I was already pushing my foot inside. Not bad, I just wish I could see them in the mirror though. Maybe if I jump up a little, that would help. So I jumped up, just a few inches high. I could see them in the mirror now, but that fraction of a second wasn't enough. Just one more jump maybe...

-OUCH! FUCKIN' HEELS! THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH ME?! SHIT! – the moment I landed the heel of the right shoe broke and my ankle got twisted. Needless to say, it hurt like hell!

-Are you alright? - I heard the weirdo ask.

- I'll be fine, I just need to sit down for a minute- or so I thought...

-Are you sure? – There was genuine concern in his voice, surprisingly.

- It's not a big deal, I'll just sit on the couch for a bit, just until the pain fades a little- and I started walking towards the door. As I put my weight on my right leg I screamed from the pain and fell on the floor.  I heard him coming towards the room. – I'm fine, really!- I tried to convince myself just as much as him. A head appeared from behind the half-closed door. He was looking down on me, eyebrows raised.

- Can you stand up?

-Sure, I'm just enjoying my daily relaxing 10 minutes of sitting on the floor.- his eyebrows were now raised even higher, and I could see he didn't get it. – Of course I can't, why do you think I fell on my ass?

- Oh! Ehm, what do I do? – he started looking around the room in panic.

-Help me up maybe?

- Oh my gosh, of course, I'm so sorry, I'm not good with situations like this – He bent down and I put my left arm around his neck, he put his arm around my waist and I was standing again. I just realised I was still in a bra with nothing on top. Shit. Not like he seemed to care about this fact. I hope he doesn't think I'm ugly though, for all I know, there could have been a paper bag pulled over my head while we had sex. Also, it hit me,  he shouldn't even be in my bedroom. It's a complete mess.

- Can you help me get to the living room?

- Sure, if you want to.

- Also, could you pass me that striped top? The one that's on the bed.

I sat on the sofa and finally put the stupid top on. I still had the heels on- at least what's left of them- so I took them off. All the while the guy was standing close beside me, brushing his hair with his hands over and over again.

- I'm gonna be alright, really- I felt like I should tell him something to calm him.

- Shouldn't we go to the hospital? See a doctor? Get an x-ray? What if your ankle's broken? - I could hear panic in his voice. Jeez, it's not like I'm going to die or anything...

- It's not broken, I can move it, it just hurts. I hate hospitals and I don't need a doctor. The only thing I need is some ice.  Can you get me something from the freezer?

Right then he turned around and walked out and a few minutes later came back with a pack of frozen peas. Finally. The coldness of the pack felt really good as it touched my skin. I even closed my eyes for a moment so I could concentrate on it better.

-Are you sure about the hospital? I could take you, really, it's no problem at all.

-I said I'm fine, and I'm not changing my mind, like it or not, no doctor is touching my leg.

-So  ehm...what now? –fingers going through his hair again.

- I'm afraid we won't make it to the cinema tonight- I thought this was obvious though, what does he mean, "what now"?

-I mean, you shouldn't be alone like this. You can't even walk alone. Shouldn't you call someone to stay over?

-No, absolutely not, I don't need anyone else to worry. It's not like there's anything to worry about anyways. I'm sure I'll be fine by tomorrow.

-And until then?

-I'll manage, look- I wanted to stand up and take a few steps to show I'm ok but failed big time. Lucky I landed back on the sofa, not on the floor again. I was greeted with raised eyebrows and a faint smile from the weirdo.

-You know, I can stay with you for the night, I could sleep on the sofa or something, but I really don't feel good about leaving you alone- he said it all in one breath and looking at the floor instead of me, as if he was afraid I would shout at him. It's not like I have any choices I guess. I have to admit he's right, I can't even walk alone.

-Are you sure?

-Well it's not like I have any plans anymore...

-Sorry about that- I said laughing- There's no need for you to sleep on the sofa though, I've tried it before so I know for a fact it's very uncomfortable.