i'll try to save you//dan smith

XIX

joy's pov
As I arrive at my flat, I turn around and step towards Dan's door. Before I knock, I hear him. He's...singing?

I don't love you
but your words make me feel like I belong

Finally, I knock and hear him scramble to the door. He smiles as he opens it

"Joy! I've been writing this one song, come on in" he slurs as I walk in and he locks the door.

"I see you've had a lovely evening" I point to the half empty wine bottle and he smirks

"Yep, and hey what happened to staying late after school?"

I decide not to tell Dan about my encounter with Archie, maybe another night in the future I'll bring it up. But not now. I smile at him and sit near his piano, "Never mind that, I wanna hear you song!". Dan grins and quickly starts playing the new tune

these chords make her so happy especially when he plays them that way...

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After he finishes, I was speechless

"W-what it's called again?" I ask, needing a name 

Dan, for the first time tonight, looks kind of shy. He gulps, "It's, um, called irreverence but it's not finished yet, I wanna add a few more things to accompany the piano."

"Well it sounds fucking amazing, is this the song you'll play for the contest?" I ask, low key regretting bringing it up, but I'm curious. He nods and then it's quiet between us, "Could I hear it again?" I ask, trying to break the silence. 

"of course, of course"

these chords make her so happy especially when he plays them that way
what she says makes him so happy complementing him all day

I don't love you but I love your song

I don't love you but your words make me feel like I belong

an- sorry for the kinda short chapter, I just needed to get some content out x