Fix You - A The Script/Danny O'Donoghue Fanfic

Chapter 9

It’s been two days since we went to the coffee shop, I haven’t seen Danny since. He came and said a quick goodbye before he left, but he seemed off, you know just acting a bit strange. Oh well, not many people can say they had a Costa with The Script. I’ve managed to avoid most conversation about my potential future, it’s a talent really. I just don’t want to think about it, but Shawn’s been telling me about it, he’s the only one who tells me even when I kick up a fuss. He doesn’t really put up with my shit, unless there’s an actual reason for it; apparently not wanting to talk about isn’t a good enough excuse. The point is, apparently there are some new ideas going around and it’s possible I’ll be out of here by the end of the week. It’s a Thursday, which gives us three days. Three fucking days. Shawn wandered in with Dr Murphy, looking happy. Maybe they just wanted to get rid of me.

“Amy, someone approached us with an idea about where you could stay. We’ve talked it through and it is a possibility, we’d like to know what you think first though.” Dr Murphy informed me.

“Sure.” I was surprised I could even speak.

“You are still going to need a lot of support, including medical support, for this reason it would be ideal for you to stay with a doctor or nurse. We were thinking that Shawn here is a perfect candidate.” I was shocked, live with Shawn, like live with him. Like, me and him. Living. Together.

“It means you could stay at the same school, stay with your doctors and have access to someone with medical knowledge at all times. Shawn would become your legal guardian, and you would stay in his flat.” He continued, not seeing the shock on my face. Or maybe he just didn’t care. “I’ll let you two talk about it.” With that he left the room, Shawn took a seat at the edge of the bed.

“I know it isn’t perfect, I know nothing will be good enough. But you know me, I’d even say we are friends, and if we did this it means there wouldn’t be too many changes in your life. Same school, same friends, same doctors.” Shawn tried to explain. I nodded numbly, trying to sort this out in my head. “If you don’t want too that’s fine we completely understand.”

“No!” I snapped, even I wasn’t expecting that. “No, I think. I think. That maybe, maybe, this could work.” I smiled at him, and his face lit up.

“You think so?” He seemed almost surprised.

“Yeah, Shawn, you have been great to me but you won’t put up with any shit. You are practically perfect.” With that I launched myself at him, pulling him into a hug.

“Glad you think so, I have some more news too.”

“Tell me.” I mumbled into his shoulder.

“I hadn’t thought of this, it was Danny’s idea. He was wondering if it would be okay for him to pop around, like, to help out every now and again.”

“I would love that, it would be great.” I thought back to the coffee shop breakdown, Danny hadn’t told anyone, which was nice of him, and he had stopped me from completely losing it. Plus, he’s amazing.

“That’s what I thought, but wanted to check anyway.” He chuckled.

“When will it happen?” I asked suddenly, pulling away and lying back down.

“How about Saturday? We can pick up some stuff from your house, and get it into the flat. Might even have you ready for school on Monday.”

“I guess. Thanks Shawn.” I smiled at him, he left to go tell Dr Murphy and finish off all the forms. Going back to my house. I’m not sure I can do it. The last time I was there… the things I saw. It’s too terrible to even think about. Now that I think about it, I’m moving in with someone else, am I replacing them? Would they think that? I felt a tear fall down my face. Really? I couldn’t help it though, it happens. I’ve had a good period really, less moments when I feel like an awful person who lets my family down, but they still happen. I pulled the covers over my head and cried myself to sleep.