Save my soul [Imagine Dragons Fanfic]

The secret

Guess who's back! I'm sorry for being inactive but I had to exams on thursday and I had to study on wednesday. And on thursday we had an electricity cut and I had to charge the battery of my phone but hey I'm back. And I wanted to thank everyone for reading and voting. So that's enough, enjoy reading!

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Wayne:

Ben and I waited for Platz to return for a couple of moments. But he doesn't show up, which is not normal because how long can it take you to bring your watch back to the locker room?! I take a glance at Ben and he looks at me too. It's like he can read my minds because he asks: "Should we look where they are? I don't want the teacher to get angry." I nod and we make our way to the locker room.

As we entered it the situation was a bit overwhelming. At first I could only see Dan and Platz staring at each other and the only thing we heard from their conversation was: "...Ben and Wayne too." I looked at the situation in front of me, then exchange a look with Ben who asks: "We do what?" So I look back at them again. They were both staring at us and something about their body language mads me worried. Platz looks to us, then Dan and then at us again as he clears his throat and tells us what he had seen. Then he breaks down in tears and I can feel my heart crack. I hate seeing my friends sad or crying and I always want to help them.

Ben tried to calm Platz down and I focus at Dan. His body language speaks volumes. Platz has been right the whole time I thought. I could see his eyes get teary and his shoulders fell forward. "Would you mind showing us your scars? I know it's really personal but if something is going on in your life then we can maybe help."Before I can even think about it twice the sentences have already left my mouth. I didn't want to say it that directly but.... Well Dan refused to show us what I could understand but after a few more words from Ben and Platz he sits down because his legs are trembeling that much.

By now I can see tears streaming out of his face and I feel guilty for pressing him but we just want to help. He has to understand that! Just as I am about to say something comfortable Platz just hugs him and tells him that we care about him because he is our friend. As Platzs arms hold onto Dan I can see him tensing up and even more tears fall down to the ground. I guess the hug in combination with the whole setting gave him the rest. Dans whole body is shaking and Platz gently rubs his back to calm him down. After a few moments Dan leans into the hug and rests his head on Platzs chest. I look at Ben and don't know what to do. "Okay Dan. Here is what we are going to do, you and Platz stay here so you can calm down and Wayne and I inform the teacher that we can't come today. He is pretty understandable and knows that we wouldn't skip school without reason." Dan isn't answering but Platz nods so we search for our teacher.

He is already outside and we can see the other guys warming up on the field as we run up to him. "Mr. Miller we are really sorry but Dan, Platz and us can't come today. It's something personal. I hope you understand!" Mr. Miller looks at us for a second then nods: "But make sure to be here next time." "Thank you very much!" Ben and I chorus and run back.

As we enter the locker room again I can see that Dan isn't crying anymore but Platz still keeps him close to his chest. "Mr. Miller is okay with us skipping class." Ben informs them as Dan sits up and wipes out the tears of his eyes. "Do you want to stay here? I mean normally noone should disturb us in here, I guess it's the best place right now!" I ask. The others nod. We all sit down in a circle on the floor and it's silent for a few moments. As I look at Dan I can clearly see that he is struggling with finding the right words so I state: "Look to what I said before, you don't have to show us your scars. I know that's going too far. But we know that you have them so please Dan, please tell us what is going on. We just want to help you."

Dan doesn't make eye contact with anyone, he just stares at the floor and plays with the cotton of his shirt. Then he sighes and looks at me: "I-I'll tell you. But you have to promise me that you won't do anything without my permission okay?" His voice is still shaky and so are his hands. Platz, Ben and I exchange a look and then nod. "Promised!" "I don't know how to..." he starts but ends again. "Is it easier if we guess and you just answer yes or no?" Ben suggests and Dan simply nods. "Okay, ahm, has it something to do with someone from our school?" Ben asks and Dan negates. "I-is it your father?" I ask. Dan takes a deep breath and looks at me, tears falling falling down his face again and I know that I'm right.

"Why?" I'm nearly starting to cry too. "How long?" Ben asks at the same time. Dan tucks his knees up to his chest and rests his head on them as he shrugs his shoulders. "As long as I can remember." Then he looks at me. "Because I can't do anything right. I'm a fucking screw-up. Just a big mistake. I destroy everyones life" These words and the look in his eyes tips me over the edge. A tear streams down my cheek as I scoot closer to him and give him a hug. I'm unable to say nything to him right now. I just don't know what to say, what is right and what is wrong. After a moment Platz and Ben lay their arms around us and we all hug Dan. "We will help you! We will get you out of there! Promised!"