In Too Deep (One Direction Fan Fiction)

Chapter 11

Okay, room 206... 207... 208... And 209, Danny’s room. Now I had a very tight grip on Louis’ hand as we waited outside the door for the nurses clearing.

When she came out and told us that we could go in, a tear rolled down my cheek. I was ready, I was going to see my baby brother and best friend, for the first time in years.

The door creaked slightly as the nurse let us in. The lighting was low and Danny was facing away from us.

I slowly crept into the room toward Danny. I was mentally trying to prepare myself for this, but it wont be easy…

As I tip-toed around his bed, I whispered, “Danny? Danny, it’s me. It’s Jess. Danny?”

“Jessica?” he asked as I finally found him.

I never could have prepared myself for this. His face was puffy, his body was bruised. His arms and legs were tiny, no muscle remaining. His stomach and chest was bloated, signifying something was wrong.

The Danny I knew so long ago was gone, instead I was left with a limp, weak body. So I did all I could think of to do. I fell to my knees and began to cry.

*Louis’ POV*

Jess finally found Danny. Her eyes grew wide as she looked up and down his puny body. She inhaled one last breath before she dropped to her knees, sobbing. She was in hiccups and I did what a big brother should do. I sat right next to her and held her. She cried and cried until I finally calmed her down. Danny was looking at us with worry.

I looked up and said, “She’s okay, don’t worry.”

With relief, he asked, “Who are you?”

Another member of the family who doesn’t even know my name, “I‘m Louis”

“Are you Jessie’s boyfriend? You look a lot like her.”

Jess’ head shot up and looked at Danny with a smile. She stood up and took his hand and said, “This is Louis. He is my big brother. Actually, he is OUR big brother, since we have the same father. MY mum and our dad are Louis and I’s parents.”

“So your Louis Tomlinson? Like from One Direction?”

I smirked and said, “Yes, that’s me. How did you know?”

“I love your work, I listen to it almost every day! What Makes You Beautiful always reminded me of Jess.”

Jess blushed and said, “Thanks Danny. I missed you so much!” she hugged Danny and stood back up, “So how are you?”

He was hesitant to his answer, as if choosing his words carefully. He finally looked at Jessica in the eyes and spoke in a whisper, “Jess, I don’t want you to freak out. I, umm… I have been diagnosed with… Cancer… As soon as my stomach got better, the noticed something. And it got bad… I’m sorry.”

She teared up again and I gave her hand another squeeze. This might get bad for everyone. I have to keep her strong.

She cleared her throat and said, “We can make it through this. We have gotten over everything together and nothing can stop me from helping you with this. I love you so much Danny!” and she squeezed him into a tight hug.

Countless hours of tears, catch up conversations, and hugs passed by. Let me tell you, it was hard. Jess has cried enough to fill an ocean and Danny has managed to stay strong.

It was almost 10, ten is when we had to go home. Danny and Jess were saying their final goodbyes for the night when Danny said, “Jess, sing for me?”

“What? Danny I haven’t sung in years…”

“Please. For me?”

She glanced over at me quickly and back to Danny. She sings? This should be good, the Tomlinson’s tend to be talented…