DANIEL'S POV. It was the fourth day of our final week in Hawaii and I must say things had been great. Jessica and I had gotten even closer and had gotten accustomed to three things. Watching movies together every night, making foreign dishes together every afternoon, and lastly sharing our playlists. Though my mind still couldn't stop thinking it would've been better if we were kissing and cuddling instead. Over the past days, I'd gotten even more obsessed with Jessica. Her sweet smile whenever she sang Mason Jason's lyrics, kept me up all night, wondering what I was going to do the next day to make her smile again. Her laugh whenever she found something that most times wasn't funny to me, in a movie, remained ingraved in my head whenever we said goodnight. I wanted to wrap my hands around her and protect he from all her fears and insecurities. I wanted to spoil her with all the things she'd never thought of having before, no matter the cost. I wanted to be the one for her, the one

JESSICA'S POV. The crackling bonfire cast dancing shadows across the faces of the gathered crowd, while the warm glow of the flames reflected in our eyes. I sat on a weathered log, feeling the heat seep into my skin as I watched Daniel sip on a bottle of beer, casually speaking with a scrawny looking guy beside him. Laughter and hushed whispers filled the air, blending with the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore.As the bottle was placed and it was settled, the group's attention shifted to the next challenge—Truth or Dare. My heart fluttered nervously, anxious about what the game had in store for us. I had never been good at hiding my emotions, and the thought of being put on the spot made my palms sweat. But I couldn't back out now; I had to play along. The link haired girl—whose name I'd learnt was Makayla—always the daredevil, volunteered to go first. She spun the empty beer bottle in the center of our makeshift circle, its neck pointed coincidentally right at Dani

DANIEL'S POV. After Jessica had been wheeled into the ICU with several hospital shit attached to her unconscious body, I'd almost lost my shit as I paced around in the waiting room anxiously, but then the nurses called me into the doctors office after several hours and I knew I had to be strong for Jessica. I sat anxiously in the doctor's office, waiting for the man to stop messing around with the stupid files on his desk. It took everything in me not to tell out at him. My heart felt heavy with worry, and I couldn't help but anticipate the worst. Finally, the doctor arranged all the files back into a cupboard and looked up at me, wearing a sympathetic expression. I didn't like the look on his face one bit. "Mr Snider, I know you're nervous, but I need you to calm down alright?" The doctor said gently. "Thankfully the accident was not very serious, but there are some issues. She sustained several injuries during the incident. She has a concussion, which means she might experience

DANIEL'S POV.As I sat in Jessica's hospital room, anxiety weighing heavy on my heart, exhaustion began to take its toll on my weary mind. The sterile white walls seemed to close in on me, and the ever-present hum of the machines added to my growing unease. The soft beeping of her heart monitor was a constant reminder of the delicate thread that held her life in balance. It was in this state of emotional vulnerability that sleep finally claimed me, pulling me into a vivid and haunting dream.In the dream, I found myself standing on a bustling street corner, the city's vibrant energy surrounding me. The sun cast a warm glow, painting the world in shades of gold. Jessica stood beside me, her smile radiant and infectious. It felt so real, her presence providing a balm to my weary soul.Suddenly, the serenity shattered as screeching tires and the blaring of car horns filled the air. My heart skipped a beat as I turned to witness a horrific sight. A speeding car careened down the road, its

JESSICA'S POV.I found myself standing in a serene meadow, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers that swayed gently in the soft breeze. The air was fragrant with the sweet scent of honeysuckle, and the sun bathed the landscape in a warm, golden glow. It felt like a dream, a beautiful dream.As I took in the breathtaking surroundings, I noticed a figure slowly emerging from the shimmering mist. It was my mother, again, a woman I had never known in real life. This dream was the only place I could ever meet her. My heart fluttered with a mix of excitement and anticipation as she drew closer.Her presence was ethereal, her face radiant with a loving smile. Her eyes sparkled with a warmth and tenderness that I had longed for my entire life. I reached out to touch her, to feel the connection that had been absent from my existence.But as my fingers grazed her arm, a sudden chill filled the air. The sky darkened, and the once peaceful meadow transformed into an eerie, nightmarish scene. The flow