Happier || D.S

2 Months Later

It has been 2 months since the attempt to take my life, since I last saw Dan. I've been going to regular counselling sessions and group therapies. My sister, Darcy, insisted on me moving in with her until I'm, how do I put this, mentally stable enough to be living on my own again. As well as insisting to live with her she also insisted I quit my job for the time being. So here I am: jobless and living with my twin sister.

I must admit it has been nice spending my spare time with my sister. It's kept my mind occupied, or as occupied as it can be. It's the nights that get me the most, it always was. Often, I'd lay awake; my thoughts, like the plague, contaminating my mind.

Most nights I lay awake thinking of Dan. Of his blue eyes and soft voice. There were so many questions that played on my mind. Why out of everyone did he save me? Why risk his life? Maybe I was being stupid. Maybe I was overthinking it. But I needed to know, and most of all I needed to thank him.

I acted so coldly towards him. I never wanted to be saved. I still don't, but he gave me another shot. Regardless of how I feel, I should at least be thankful.

The only problem was, I had no way of contacting him. No phone number, no address. Nothing. All I had was a name and a face.

"Earth to Aaliyah" Darcy's voice snaps me back to reality. "You zoned out again"

"Huh?" I shake my head "Sorry, what were you saying again?"

Darcy frowns, "I was asking you if you wanted to come to a concert with me next week?"

"A concert? I-I don't know". I used to love concerts, they gave me the ability to let go of myself and feel free. But now, I couldn't think of anything worse.

"C'mon Aaliyah, pleaseee" She whines. "I promise it'll be fun, and if not we can leave straight away. It's just that I really love this band and I have a spare ticket" Darcy bargains.

Defeated, I sigh "Fine"

"Awww yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you" Darcy celebrates before pulling me into a hug.

*1 week later*

It was a cold February night. There were people wrapped in blankets and huddling together to keep warm. By now, the queue had grown pretty big. It looked like a good thousand people were here, all to see some band.

I still don't know who it is we're going to see, but I promised Darcy I'd come, so here I am.

"Okay, you were right, maybe this wasn't the best outfit choice... I'm f-f-freezing" Darcy chatters.

"Told you so. Good job I brought you a jacket" I mock

"Th-th-thank you". Darcy takes the jacket from my hand and wraps it around her.

After hours of waiting the doors finally open. Like a wave, people begin to eagerly flow through the doors. Darcy grabs my hand and jogs to the venue.

Once our tickets have been checked, we hurriedly make our way to the floor. Darcy slides through the sea of people, with me slowly trailing behind her, right to the front. "Oh My God! I can't believe we're finally here!" She squeals.

Finally, after a long wait and some amazing supporting acts, the time has finally come. The crowd are cheering and chanting as the lights flash an array of colours.

"It was a slight on my honour but he deserved it..." The voice echoes. The band are now all on stage, only their silhouettes visible. Various colours flashing from on stage and the music vibrates the floor.

"Are you ready!?" The lead singer shouts before singing the first few opening lines of the song. His voice ringing in my head. It sounded so familiar. It couldn't be...Could it?

~A/N I'm slowly coming round to writing this book. I've just been a bit preoccupied with school and exams. But once exams start to clear up I'll have plenty of spare time to crack on with this and my other book. :)~