They'll Never Understand. // d.h. fanfic

Chapter 26: Infinity.

Nicole's P.O.V.

Dan and I were sitting in the audience, watching my aunt Theresa give a speech. I knew I was definitely gonna make a speech, but I don't wanna go alone. I want Dan by my side.

"She was so loving, caring, and such an amazing sister. It's sad that her life was taken away by something like this," my aunt says, her voice starting to break. And with that, she left the mic.

"Dan, can you come up with me? I don't wanna be alone," I say to him. He nods and grabs my hand, bringing me up.

"Hi, everyone," I say in the mic. "You guys probably know me, but in case some don't, I'm Nicole Hayes. I'm Laura's daughter. Living with my mom has been the greatest experience of my life. I can't thank her enough for everything she's done for me. It already feels weird without her here. She was the best mother anyone could ask for. She cared for me and Cory, my younger brother. She cared about anyone close to her. I remember the last time I saw her... she was incoherent, but I managed to communicate with her. I will never forget her. Right now, she is looking down at me... smiling. She's gonna make sure everything goes right for me. I will love her for infinity." I pause. I look up at the ceiling. "Mom, this is for you. I miss you so much, and I wish you could be here. Thanks for taking care of me all these years. I love you so much."

And with that, I left the mic in tears.

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later that evening

I go into my room, Dan following me. "Don't do anything stupid!" Cory says, making me laugh a little.

"We won't!" I say back. I flop face first onto my bed. Dan flops literally right on top of me. "Get off me!" I say, making him laugh. He eventually does. "You trying to suffocate me?"

"Maybe," he says with a wink. I roll my eyes and get up to put my pajamas on. I eventually go back under the covers. Dan joins me.

"I still can't believe dad let you come here," I say to him.

"I was surprised. I thought you were calling  me and I literally screamed "NICOLE!". Your dad must think I'm crazy," he says.

"But you are," I say.

"Yeah, crazy for you," he says. This guy, I swear. He goes on top of me and starts to run his fingers up and down my sides, making me laugh.

"Stop tickling me!" I say. He does the complete opposite and tickles me mercilessly. I laugh hysterically. My breathing becomes irregular because of how hard I'm laughing.

He finally stops, and looks deep into my eyes. I look deep into his as well. "You're so beautiful." And with that, he leans in and gives me the most bruising kiss. I felt like I was on fire.

This is the happiest I've been all week.

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a day later

Dan and I are walking around in Boston. It's late at night... almost midnight. I'm surprised my dad hasn't called us.

We stop at a bridge. There are cars passing but we're on the sidewalk of the bridge. Dan and I spend roughly two minutes just looking at out at the sky and the water. He breaks the silence. "I wish I could've met your mom," Dan says.

"She would've loved you," I say, "because you treat me right. Don't get me wrong, my relationship with Ashley was good. But she cares about me more as a friend. You care about me either way. I still have no clue how all this happened. I wish my mom never had leukemia. I wish none of this stuff with her ever happened."

I feel tears forming in my eyes.

"Fuck cancer," Dan says. "Everything will get better."

"You don't get it. Losing a parent is more than painful, especially at such a young age. I thought she'd fight through this, but I was all wrong."

"Baby, she left because she needed to be at peace. She's up there, listening to every word we're saying. She wishes the best for you," he says. My tears start to fall down.

"Although she's not here with us physically," I start, "she will always be in my heart."

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FINALLY A NEW CHAPTER FOR YOU GUYS!! I hope you like this one❤  I will try my best to get chapter 27 up tomorrow. Byeee❤ -Tess

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