~I Want You~

I Want You

('I Want You': part 23)

"Any sign of him yet, Darren?"
"No, Oliver, not at all. See, i *knew* he wouldn't be back too soon"
Oliver sighed. "God, what's wrong with him? Doesn't he usually talk to *you* about his problems?"
"Yes, usually he does, but obviously this is something he doesn't wanna talk about with *anyone*. Anyhow, you get some rest now, i'll stay up and wait for him, just incase he does come back or call soon"
"Alright, Darren. But remember, call me if you hear from him, ok?"
"I will. Goodnight now"
"Night, Darren"
(He usually talks to me about his problems, but this time, *i'm* the problem) he thought sadly.
Darren kept himself awake until 2:30 am then finally decided that Daniel obviously wasn't coming back tonight, and then went to bed with the guiltiest feeling in his heart.

The next morning, he was awaken by a knock on the door.
"Daniel?" he said with hope. "is that you?"
"No, it's Anna. Where is Dan anyway?"
"Oh hi, Anna. Come in"
She walked in slowly, looking confused. "Karl tells me that Dan is gone missing"
Darren nodded. "Ya, we haven't seen him since yesterday evening" he said lowly.
She gasped. "What are we gonna do about our show tonight? We can't do it without Daniel"
"Is that all your thinking about, Anna? The show?" he asked, slightly angry. "Have you ever thought that he might even be *dead* somewhere now? Did that ever cross your mind?"
"Good God, Darren. I don't think he's *dead*! Maybe he got wasted last night in some bar and is now in bed with 2 girls in a cheap hotel room, having a hang over"
Darren glared at her. "Please leave. You're not making this any easier for me, you know"
She shrugged. "Ok, but what *are* we gonna do for tonight?"
"I don't know, Anna. We'll figure that out later, if he still hasn't shown up by this afternoon"
She smiled. "Alright, Dazzy. And hey, Dan *will* come back soon. I know you're worried about him, but you shouldn't be. I love him just as much as you do, but don't start to panick, ok?"
Darren half smiled. "Yes, Anna. See you later" he said, pulling the covers over himself as she left the room.
(She loves him as much as *i* love him.....what was *that* supposed to mean?) he thought curiously.
(Do i really *love* Daniel? My absolute best friend whom i trust my life with?) he wondered deeply.

does darren indeed