•|∆Pretty Hurts∆|•{Lookism}

37. Closer until you're gone

I'm not going to go through many details but in the end Daniel didn't want me to go along with him since he said it might be too dangerous and that this was his problem to deal with. Needless to say I was pissed but I agreed with it when he got back he said he didn't find anything but his behavior was somewhat off I couldn't put my finger on it so I just ignored it. Daniel went back to work as usual and I usually checked up on him along with Zoe. I learned that she's always here helping out "So ate you doing ok lately"she asked worried but I just nodded saying I'm fine "It is a little hard knowing that my friend is in the hospital right now fighting for his life but I know he'll pull through"I smiled sadly and she patted my back. Daniel needed to go out back for something but I didn't think much of it at the time. Zoe went to take out the trash that's when I heard a loud thud and I rushed outside. "Hey Zoe what-"the big guy that I fought that one time bumped into me as he walked out the alley and I could see Zoe frantically panicking over Daniel he said he was fine so I stayed by him the whole night. "Hey Daniel I need to go use the restroom for little bit " I went to freshen up washing my face and doing other things when I came back The big guy was on top of a bloody and beaten up Daniel he saw me and shook his head no telling me not to come. I didn't want to leave so when the guy dragged Daniel to a park I silently followed them and I was going to show myself when they stopped but then Zoe came. Nothing really happened but when they left I caught Daniel by his arm "What the hell was that about?!"I yelled at him "Leave"he said in a small voice "What?"I asked and he shoved me away making me fall to the ground "LEAVE I DON'T NEED YOU HERE NAGGING ME I KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE AND I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING I DON'T NEED YOUR DAMN PROTECTION!!"he yelled at me and I felt tears well up in my eyes but I didn't shed them I got up off the floor dusting myself off leaving him. "W-wait Ha-nuel I di-"he tried pulling me back but I yanked my hand away walking home. "Another friend lost I guess"I sighed as I laid down in my bed looking up at the ceiling. "What's with you"I looked towards my door seeing Tae just leaning against the door frame "Nothing I'm fine just tired"I said trying to shoo him off but he just let himself in "You know if you're feeling down I could help cheer you up"he put his arm around my shoulder and I felt the pain of what happened hit me like a ton of bricks. "It's nothing just feeling tired that's all"I told him because he was already working so hard I didn't want to worry him anymore. I just went to sleep and stayed at home for a few days just trying to make myself feel better truth is it didn't work not one bit. I kept thinking about him and if he was doing well but I never heard anything from him.

As I laid on the couch watching some dramas Gun came sitting down. "Come here for a sec sweet pea I need something to help me relax"he had bruises on his hand and one by the corner of his mouth. "What happened to you idiot"I asked eating my popcorn as I laid my head in his lap but he didn't answer me just falling asleep quickly. I took off his glasses and shoes to make sure he slept comfortably "irresponsible idiot"I giggled as he snore softly.

"Hey sis you got some mail"I heard Tae yell handing me a envelope. "Dear Ha-nuel
I didn't really know what to write to you but I wanted to say I'm sorry for saying those things to you and I'm sorry for how I acted. Something from my past has come back to torture me and I couldn't take it so I'm doing what I did before running away . I'm sorry for doing this to you" in all honesty I scoffed at the note and crumpled it up. I done crying if he wants to leave he can...

I went to school as usual but I was getting a lot less social and staying to myself most of the time. "Hey are you okay you've been avoiding everyone like crazy"Zack asked me but I didn't really want to talk "I'm fine just leave me alone"I think I came off harsher than I intended but at the moment I wasn't really thinking about it. "Okay that's it"he grumbled pulling me out of my chair dragging me to the hallway. "What the fuck is going on with your attitude lately ok I get it if you're mad about something but you could at least tone it down a little"he was pissed and sure I understood but why did my attitude matter to him. "We're your friends you could tell us anything "he hugged me and I basked in the warmth of his body relaxing myself and eventually calming down my anger and sadness when I pulled away from him I thanked him for talking to me and comforting me "I-it was nothing"he laughed nervously and we both went back to class and things went normally but I couldn't help notice that Jiho was missing I guess he's probably sick.