Missed Opportunities // Dan Howell x Reader

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Y/N's POV

When I got home I quickly packed some outfits that I had prepared for emergency situations like this one. Just for those-  "I need to get ready in like 10 minutes" situations.

Something a little more dressy in case we all go out to dinner. Comfy things for around the house. And everyday wear. With a few additional things like hairbrushes, toiletries, and makeup, I was good for a week and some with the family.

"So... You left early" a very... very familiar voice said as he sat in the lounge. Hair nice- it went well with the casual clothes he wore. He also had a big blue bag.

"Yes... I- I went to Starbucks"

"Uh-huh. So you went... alone?" Joe basically interrogated me. Next thing I knew, I'd be tied to a chair with a bright light burning in my eyes.

"Why are you dressed up? And- what's with the bag??" I tried to change the subject.. not that I wasn't also quite curious as to what the hell he was up to.

"Zoe's out with Alfie, Tanya, and Jim on some kind of double date day so I'm going to Caspar's. The blue bag is full of clothesline clips. Because if I'm going to Caspar's... How can I not prank him?" He said in an obvious way.

I couldn't help but laugh. I love Joe. He's hilarious and funny and sweet. And I know it's time to stop avoiding questions because he's only looking out for me.

"Now, you gonna tell me who you were with?"

"I think you already know" I blush

"Yes I do. Zoe told me before she left so I can play detective."

"Joe!" I say in an irritated voice, I should've expected this from him.

"Awww. You really like him don't you?" he teases. I nod. It's kind of weird to say out loud, even to Joe

"You shouldn't have said that. If he hurts you he dies" Joe says with a pokerface

"JOE!!"

"I'm kidding, Im kidding! think you're perfect together. You'll be fine. Just don't make it obvious when you spend the week with Phil" he smiles

But you're not smiling in the slightest. You look down at your phone...

Missed phone call: Maddie's Mom

New Message: Maddie's Mom...
there's been an accident.

"Y/N, I'm sorry I was just joking around, I swear" Joe tries to apologize

(A/N: the bold is Maddie's Mom. The italicized words are you)
I put the phone up to my ear and it rings not for too long until

h-he-a
hellooo? *Sniffles*

Mrs. Paul? What's wrong?

Sh-she was gonna surprize you
Yo- your birthday
But she
Car
Hospi-

Calm down Mrs. Paul
Take deep breaths. I can't do anything if I don't know what happened.
Now you have to tell me clearly
What happened to Maddie?

She's in a coma

-My whole world stops and I can feel my knees begin to shake. Joe is still standing close by. I might collapse right here right now-

You know how she moved closer to you recently? Well she was staying with me until things got settled. When you couldn't see her last week she was going to come surprize you at your birthday party.

Did she ever make it?

N-n- no. I'm afraid not, dear

She never came back home last night. At first I thought she might of stayed with you. But she wasnt answering her phone. And then I got a call. She got hit by a car on the way over and she's in the hospital with a coma.

Do they know when she'll wake up?

They said it looks pretty bad but they're doing everything they can. They're not definitely sure yet.

*End Call*

By then I've heard enough. I break down and run out of the house with my luggage. I just have to get out of my house. I need to be comforted by someone else right now.

How could this happen?