Error Code: Dan Howell (Phan)

Seven

When they make it to Clara's house Dan is relived but also more tense. Dropping Marita off means walking with Phil. What's worse? Clara's mum asked if this was Dan's new boyfriend, which he replied no to with an extremely red face and a sputter of words. Did Phil try to help? No, he just laughed, and continued to laugh when they left. He just couldn't get over it. To Dan it wasn't even that funny, in fact it was actually quite embarrassing. Phil didn't think that, he thought it was the funniest thing in the whole world.

He only stopped laughing when Dan elbowed him to stop. He thank fully obliged and wrapped his arm that was once clutching his stomach from laughing around Dan's waist and walks with him down the sidewalk. "Did you know that teen students have the same amount of anxiety as asylum patients in the 1950's?" Phil asks randomly, gesturing with his free hand.

"No I didn't, but that seems about right." Dan says with a small chuckle.

"Also, about that party-"

"No Phil. I'm not a party person."

"Come one. You never known if you don't try! Please? For me please?" Dan begs, moving in front of Dan and holding both his hands. "Please pumpkin?"

Dan rolls his eyes. "Fine. But I have to leave to pick up Rita in an hour or so I won't be able to be out to long.

"Fine with me!"

~

What did Dan hate more than Art club, Drama club, friends, and Phil Lester? Parties. Especially parties thrown by teens to show they're cool and can get drunk like adults. As soon as he got separated from Phil he went out the back door. The house was pretty big and you could easily get lost it in, it was also crowded with teens that Dan didn't want to be near right now. So when he saw the back door, he went for it.

It was cold outside and the blaring music from inside was still audible from outside. Dan tried to get as far away from the house as possible so he couldn't hear the music, but close enough so if someone came out see outside he could see him.

In the backyard there was a small man made pond with fish swimming around slowly then frantically swimming away when a leaf falls over the pond. There's a small bench next to the pond which Dan sits on and watches as the fish go about their daily life. The starts are out and the moon shines brightly over the backyard. It's looks beautiful yet it's also very cold, and the tattoo sleeves aren't doing anything to keep Dan's arms warm. He reminds himself that he could be home right now, scrolling through the internet and doing whatever can occupy his time.

The music becomes clearer then it fades out again, letting Dan know that someone has opened and closed the back door.

Dan turns around to see Phil jogging towards him. "Dan! Is this where you've been the whole time? I was worried sick!" The spot next to Dan quickly becomes occupied. "It's freezing out here! How long have you been sitting here?" Phil wrap his arm around Dan and pulls him close to his body to keep Dan warm.

"Since we were separated. I told you I wasn't a party person." Dan mumbles as his head falls onto Phil's shoulder.

"Oh Dan," Phil hand moves up and down Dan's arm to try and keep him warm, "I'm sorry. I thought once you got the the party you'd realize they were fun and that you liked them. You warned me to I'm so sorry." Phil sighs and rests his head against Dan's.

"It's fine Phil, you had good intentions." Dan sighs and sits up a little bit.

"Do you want my cape? It might warm you up?" Dan wants to nod but as a cold wind blows past he knows it be idiotic not to take the offer. So he nods. Phil quickly takes off his cape and wraps it around Dan. "There you go cutie. Hope that helps." He leans in and gives Phil a quick peck on the cheek. "Your cheeks are freezing." He sighs. "I really am so sorry Dan."

"Hey," Dan turns towards Phil and grabs his face in both hands, "it's fine." Phil nods and leans his forehead against Dan. In that moment, he realizes how close they are, and how could it is. Dan gets as close to Phil as he can and rests his legs over one of Phil's. Their breathes mingle and something in Dan just pulls him forward as his gaze locks on Phil's lips. He doesn't even notice when he starts to lean in, and neither does Phil.

Their noses touch and their lips almost meet their final destination until a voice calls. "Phil mate! Is that you? Oh, and is that Dan with you?" Dan jumps away and wraps the cape around himself for warmth.

Phil whispers an apology to Dan and stands up to greet his friend. "Hey Chris, how are you?"

"Great how 'bout yourself?" Chris asks.

"Fine, fine." Phil looks over at Dan who is currently standing up.

"I have to go pick my sister up." He mutters harshly, starting to walk away from the two of them. "Goodbye." He hisses as he starts to wander off.

Phil curses under his breath and races after Dan, leaving a very confused Chris behind him. "Dan," he calls, "Dan please wait." He outstretched one of his hands and it lands on Dan's shoulder. "Listen I'm sorry. If you want to forget it I will. Just say the word."

"I want you to forget it. It's embarrassing and never happened okay?" Dan snaps, turning around to Phil.

"Okay, perfectly fine. Can I walk you home?"

"No."

"Dan it's dark outside, it's not safe. Even of you're mad at me, be responsible."

"Alright fine. But don't talk to me, got it?"

Phil nods solemnly and occupies the spot next to Dan. The brunette sighs and starts to walk with Phil by his side.

~

After they picked Dan's sister up they walked to Dan's house. Once there Dan quickly abandoned Phil at the door and went upstairs to put his sister in her bed. When he came back down stairs he wasn't happy to see Phil still standing there. "You can leave you know."

"I know, but I wanted to say goodbye."

"Okay. Goodbye Phil." Dan grabs the door knob and starts to close the door, then he pauses, and opens the door. "Phil wait." Phil stops and turns towards Dan. Dan walks outside and holds Phil's head in place. Then he pushes up onto his tippy toes and plants a kiss on Phil's forehead, leaving a black lipstick mark there. "Oops I uh, got some lipstick on you.

"I'll wear it proudly." Phil puts on a smile that's contagious, and the next thing Dan knows he's smiling to. "Hey, do you want to practice for auditions at my house?" Phil asks randomly.

"Yeah sure, that'd be nice. Goodnight Phil."

"Goodnight beautiful."

A/n

I known this is early but I'm visiting someone in the hospital. Every thing is okay so don't worry.

Also, this is the last filler, the next chapter is when everything goes down bum bum baaa.