Mistreated | Donah Meavey

05

Daniel's pov

"It's Ben." I whispered to Jonah. I was getting anxious, losing control over my body. If Ben haven't forgot that at this time I use to be at work, he probably stays downstairs. I was praying for that.

"I can't hear anything." Jonah whispered, then he slowly went out of my room to check where is Ben and what is he doing. After a minute he came back.

"He's passed out on the couch." he said when he got closer to me. "If we're gonna be quiet we can get out of here."

"And what if he wakes up?" I asked him. My heart was beating really fast, I could barely breathe and I was about to cry again. "I don't know if I can do it Jonah."

He hugged me. "Hold on please." he whispered in my ear. "Please Daniel, you can do it. This is our chance to get out of this house."

He stood up and grabbed my hand. First it shocked me but there was no time to think about it right now. He took my bag, then we were slowly and quietly walking down the stairs heading to the front door. I was literally shaking from fear.

When we got to the door I looked back at Ben thinking that I'll hopefully never ever see his face again in my life.

"You okay?" Jonah asked me and I looked at him, then on the ground.

"No." was everything I was able to say. He pulled me close and kissed my face. This is so weird. I mean we are best friends but still. He had never done this before. Like ever. Lately his behavior is so...different. He is confusing me. Totally.

"Let's go." he said while opening the door and checking if Ben was still sleeping. When we got out he closed the door and we were heading to his house.

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I have noticed that Jonah's arm was around my waist the whole time to hold me back from collapse cause I was so weak. But I was not complaining at all. I absolutely don't know how but I wasn't nervous about it like all the time. I was just enjoying it. Scary.

When we got to Jonah's house, he unlocked the door and we went inside.

"Welcome. I know you already were here but it was a while ago." he said with a little smile on his face. "Come with me. I will show you where you gonna sleep." he said and started to walk through the hall.

"Here is my room. You remember?" he pointed at the door on my right side.

"Yea...I remember." I said slowly. In my mind I was still in my house with Ben. I can't help myself.

We went further and Jonah pointed at the next door which was right next to his room. "Here is your room and here" he turned to left "here's the bathroom. But I guess you kinda remember. It wasn't that long ago." he said, then he grabbed my bag and went into the room next to his own one's. I mean into my room. I followed him and he helped me with putting my clothes and stuff into my new wardrobe. Once we were done I sat down on the bed and Jonah followed me. I was still out of my mind. Not sure if I did the right thing cause running away from my problems doesn't solve them.

"Thank you for letting me stay here." I said looking at Jonah with tears in my eyes. I wasn't able to stop those tears.

He had a sad look on his face. But he was so freaking adorable. Oh my god why am I thinking about stuff like this? I can't. He's my best friend.

Jonah's pov

He was looking at me with those beautiful ocean eyes full of pain and tears. I still don't get it how was Ben able to hurt him. And why? Ugh what am I talking about? Ben is a fucking alcoholic who has no clue what is he doing. But why Daniel? The sweetest person I've ever known.

"You don't need to thank me Daniel...I would do anything for you....honestly." I swear I was about to cry. This whole thing was going on for more than 3 months and I haven't noticed anything. I'm so stupid.

"Jonah...I'm so happy I have you." he said and hugged me. I hugged him back immediately.

"I'm the one who should say that."

Daniel's pov

After some time we pulled away and we made eye contact. But it wasn't as usual, I felt something that I never felt before. It was a strange feeling. I looked away and closed my eyes. I guess I'm falling for him even harder than I thought.

"Ugh...um I...I think I'm gonna take a nap." I said turning away from him to avoid the situation.

"Oh yeah, okay. If you...need something...I'm gonna be in my room." he said almost like confused and left the room. What the heck is going on between us?

Jonah's pov

We pulled away from each other and we looked into each others eyes. It was the same situation as yesterday when we were in that old house. I lost in his eyes. Every time I look into those blue eyes I just can't stop staring. It's probably uncomfortable for him but I can't help myself. But this time there was a moment when I was actually thinking about kissing him. But suddenly he looked away and I got back to the real world. Anyways it's not the best timing right now so I can't do it. Even if I want to.

"Ugh...um I...I think I'm gonna take a nap." he said looking at the ground. I was kind of sad that he pushed me away. I mean not like that but it felt like he was pushing me away. I don't blame him of course.

"Oh yeah, okay. If you...need something...I'm gonna be in my room." was everything I said and then just left the room. I had no idea what else should I say. So I went to my room and texted our boss that we won't be at work this week cause it's an emergency. Luckily he was in a good mood so we got a week off. Wow. At least this was a good timing.