Me and Daniel were on a casual stroll through the park. It was a crisp fall morning and we wanted to take advantage of the nice weather, but in my opinion it wasn't as nice as it was cut out to be. I never enjoyed the cold but honestly these were the days I lived for, when me and Daniel would leave at the crack of dawn to get a coffee from Dantes' coffee shop. Go for a nice stroll bundled up in sweaters and jackets, his arm draped over my shoulder as he holds me close...."I can't wait till we have kids to do this with" Daniel sighed wistfully. "Me neither" I couldn't help but smile at him as he pressed a kiss to my lips and temple. We walked around a little village that sold cute and vintage holiday items all year' round, "Rose look at this" I glanced over to Daniel who was holding a bell smiling like an idiot. "I'm assuming we aren't leaving this shop without that?" I purred and giggled as he gave me a begging face, "ok ok" I laughed as he hugged my waist and kissed all over my face. We checked out and walked around for a few more hours before we both headed back to the penthouse. "Gotta run to the store" I called out to Daniel as I hurried out and to the nearest store, I bought stuff to make some beef stew and extra hot chocolate.....I recieved a call from Daniel, causing me to drop everything...and run home.
As I ran down the chilled fall streets, My heart raced and tears pricked my cold skin. I swung the door open...Daniel was passed out on the floor and he took rigid and shallow breaths, wheezing as he exhaled. I automatically called an ambulance since I couldn't lift Daniel nor wake him up. As soon as they arrived they had to pry me off of Dan as I held him to my chest pleading "please baby, oh my god please wake up!!" I sobbed as they helped me into the ambulance, I was in a hysterical state of sobbing. Daniel held my hand as he woke up "Rose....you made it....a-are you ok?" I took deep shakey breaths, now wasn't the time to panic. Daniel was awake and needed me, "I'm just g-glad you're awake" I nibbled. My lip as tears slipped. He cupped my cheek and kissed me, gently pulling me onto the stretcher with him...my head on his chest. He wasn't breathing right at all. It was short and forced as if he was fighting for air constantly.
As we arrived, Daniel clung onto me so they couldn't move me. I held on just as tight, terrified to let him go as they moved us to a room and hooked him up on many different machines. Weeks turned into months as months turned into a year that Daniel had been hospitalized. I was there everyday I wasn't at school..."it'll get better amor.." or "come on baby you gotta stay strong." Was all the reassurance I could give...one day a doctor came to my class and took me out of it. I had been taking my final exam for my winter semester and had stayed up all night studying while Daniel laid in my lap. Apparently Daniel had a suprise and needed me imidiately. As I walked in I notice he had a small set up, A vase with roses, and Spicy Cajun pasta which was always my favorite! "What's this Mr.Love man?" I joked as I sat beside him, he smiled and cupper my cheek. We ate in silence before he took my hands and kissed them "O Rose, Thou art sick. The Invisible worm that flies in the night, in the howling storm. Has found out thy bed of crimson joy and his dark secret love, thou shalt destroy."((poem by William Blake)) I smiled and kissed his head softly "lay down dorkus.." he shook his head. "I'm giving up.....I can't fight anymore" right then and there my heart shattered, I wanted to scream and cry. Anger...sadness and pitty..I simply nodded as tears escaped and rolled down my cheek, "love you my Rose...always will" he said softly "always..." I repeated and kissed his ring
Those last few sweet weeks me and Daniel did everything we used to....then that very night December 24th..2018....Daniel held my hand in his as he smiled at me.."one...last....time" he choked as he flatlined, the nurse pulled me out as I screamed and cried trying to get to Dan.. "NO!" I screamed and sobbed into my hands as doctors rushed in. I had been sent home....I fell into an unresponsive break...loosing my Daniel....was the worst...withdraw.