Silence [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter Fourteen

Daniel startled awake, his eyes widening when he realizes that Joey is sleeping beside him and his arm is around Joey's waist! Jumping out of bed, Daniel freaks out "what the hell!" Joey wakes up, grabbing his phone "what? What's wrong?" "What are you doing in my bed? You have your own bed!" "We were playing twenty questions and we fell asleep mid-game. No big deal! I didn't choose to sleep in your bed! Besides, I was above the covers!" Daniel's hands curl into fists "you could've moved onto your bed in the middle of the night!"

"You wanted me to aimlessly fall onto the bed? What if I missed? I get that a lot of people want me dead but I didn't think you did." Joey gets up, typing as he exits "I'm gonna go, not like you want me here anymore." As Joey walks down the stairs, Daniel's parents greet him at the bottom. "Good morning Joey!" He smiles, typing "good morning! Thank you for letting me stay overnight, but I really should be going now." Daniel runs down, nearly knocking Joey over. "Don't leave" he whispers. Joey wraps an arm around Daniel as he leads him to the dining room, feeling Daniel's head rest against his shoulder. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Falling back on the chair, Daniel looks at Joey with sad puppy dog eyes. "I didn't mean to snap at you like that, I didn't want you to sleep in the other bed."

Joey quickly types "you wanted me to sleep in your bed?" Daniel's cheeks flare up in a blush "kinda...just to cuddle though! Nothing else!" Wrapping his arms around Joey's waist, Daniel rests his forehead against Joey's "please stay longer." Looking up, Joey smiles a little. Kissing Daniel's nose, he types "I could never say no to you." Daniel pulls Joey on his lap, allowing Joey to rest his head against his neck. Joey smiles, wrapping an arm around Daniel's chest. The two boys were so caught up in their moment that they didn't notice Daniel's parents standing in the doorway. "Those two are so in love" Daniel's mother whispers. "Yeah, I regret ever trying to separate them. Joey needs a father figure and he needs Daniel." The two adults walk away, leaving the two boys alone. 

Ever since Daniel left his friends, school has been enjoyable for Joey. Especially now that he has Daniel by his side. The two boys were so content until someone popped their bubble. "Daniel! There you are!" Ashlee. Joey and Daniel stop in their tracks as the girl runs up to them. "Where were you this morning? You're supposed to be showing me around!" Daniel groans "look, Ashlee. I'm not your tour guide, my dad just told you that because he wanted to separate me and my love. I'm not the one you're looking for." 

Ashlee looks at the two boys and smiles "you two are very cute together. And Daniel, I hope I didn't come off too strong two days ago. You're not my type" Daniel smiles "and you're not mine. Obviously" while Daniel and Ashlee are talking, Joey's eyes scan over Ashlee with disgust. Maybe he'd be okay with them talking...if Ashlee wasn't dressed the way she is. Joey tugs at Daniel's hand, successfully getting the boy's attention. "Alright well, we have to go. Stay away from us, we're still not comfortable with you." Not giving her enough time to respond, Joey and Daniel walk out of the building. 

"I'm sorry about that Joey." The mute boy shrugs, leading Daniel over to the bike rack. "I'll meet you at Barnes and Noble okay?" Joey nods, kissing Daniel sweetly. Quickly typing as he pulls away "thank you," confusing Daniel. Mr. Dawson greets Joey at the door "hello there son! How are you today?" Smiling widely, Joey types excitedly "I'm in love!"