Error Code: Dan Howell (Phan)

Twelve

Phil's chuckles and he gives Dan's hand a squeeze. "Listen Dan, I'm going to give you a lesson on love alright?" Dan nods and cuddles closer into Phil. "When you're in love- actually scratch that, when you really really like someone or are in a relationship with them, you want to make it last. Like everyday is the last day with them. They're just that special to you that you can spend countless hours with them doing something stupid."

"You're that special to me Phil." Dan looks up at Phil, who tilts his head down to look at Dan.

"Thanks Dan, you're that special to me to." He kisses Dan's head and the brunette smiles at the gesture, loving the way Phil's lips feel against his skin. "I'm so glad I talked to you that first day. You're really coming out of your shell and everyday I like you a little bit more." Phil's voice is so calm and sincere that Dan wants to record it. Save it forever and listen to it when they nights feel long and the days feel short. Actually, he can record it if he ever wanted to. But sometimes, actions and words are to precious to be recorded and only the memory will make them feel meaningful.

"I'm glad you're so persistent. If you'd given up on talking to me then we wouldn't be here. We also have the tutoring sessions we were forced into. Which brought us here. A lot of different events could've happened but they didn't." Dan's voice goes very monotone as he thinks over all the possibilities.

"Let's not think about that yeah? It's getting late, I should walk you home." Phil suggests. They had already paid for their meals, so they could leave whenever they wanted without causing a stir.

To Dan, it was always nice to walk hand in hand with Phil. His hands weren't rough or sweaty, they were soft and welcoming, like a childhood blanket. They talked and joked and talked some more until Dan noticed a common theme. Phil wasn't afraid. If he had something he wanted to tell Dan, he would let it spill from his lips, if he felt like he had to kiss Dan, he would press his lips to his skin, if he wanted to be close to Dan, he would close the gap. If he ever felt a romantic pull he would let it control him. Now it was Dan's turn.

He stopped in the middle of the pavement with Phil's hand in his. "Dan? Is something wrong?" Phil paused with him, giving Dan's hand a light squeeze.

Dan just smiles and let go of Phil's hand much to his dates confusion. Then he takes a few steps towards Phil and places his hands gently on either side of his neck, with his thumbs gently rubbing against Phil's cheeks. He looks up at Phil's eyes illuminated by the streetlight before tilting his head slightly to the right and leaning in. Phil waits patiently for Dan's lips to be on his. The exciting feeling of knowing he'll be kissing Dan, the guy he likes, fills his body and he has to hold himself back from pulling Dan into him and staring the kiss early. This is something Dan is taking control of, and even though Phil is eager he'll let him take the initiative.

When their lips touch the kiss is soft, a slow rhythm pulsing from the two of them as their lips moved in harmony. Phil's hands place themselves of Dan's waist and pull him closer so there's no space between them.

Then Dan does something that Phil didn't except. He lives in the moment. The kiss gets faster, Phil pushes Dan up against the building they were closest to and tells him without words how much he means to him. Dan jumps up and Phil quickly moves his hands from Dan's hips to his legs to support him. Dan's hands move out so he can wrap his arms around Phil's neck and leave no space in between them. Every movement feels magical and it's a feeling Dan never wants to forget. He can feel his blood moving through his blood, and he can feel his heart beating. Oh, that's not good.

Beep beep beep

Their lips detach and Dan tilts his head back with a groan of frustration. Phil rests his forehead against Dan's shoulder.

"That damn heart, I hate it because it pulls us apart but love it because it's a part of you."

"Does that mean you love all of my vital organs?" Dan laughs and leans his head against Phil's.

"Yes, and I'm glad you changed to this subject because your lungs are working exceptional today. Just thought I'd tell you." Phil smiles against Dan's shoulder and the brunette has never laughed so hard in his life. It was truly a great first date.

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"You should stay." Dan's face was completely red as he said that sentence.

"I don't think that's a good idea. It's only been the first date and I've never fallen asleep to some one I like, my mum and sister don't count." Phil jokes with a smile.

"I know but it's dark, and no one said we had to share a bed. I just worry about you going home this late Phil." Dan explains, scratching the back of his neck.

"I'll be fine love. I know my way back. And if it helps I can dial two nines onto my phone and keep my thumb over the third nine and press it in an emergency." Phil suggests. He reaches forward and grabs both if Dan's hands.

"I really don't want you to go. You can sleep on the couch, or I can set up a camp bed."

"Baby-"

"Please."

Phil sighs. "Alright. I'll sleep on the camp bed so it doesn't get awkward when we wake up despite how much I want to cuddle you."

"So it's a yes?" Dan's eyes brighten.

"Yes. Let me just text my mum." Phil pulls out his phone and his thumbs fly all over the keys.

"Does she- does she know you like me?" Dan asks awkwardly.

"Yeah. I talked about you a lot then once on the way to therapy she asked if I liked you and I said yes. She knows I'm not going to get in over my head and she knows I only pick the best so she'll be fine with it."

"Would Chad be part of the best?"

"Of course not, actually. I'm not sure. He was a great guy but then he changed." Phil's phone beeps and he smiles. "I can stay. Can I borrow some pyjamas?"

"Of course. Come on in I'll set up the camp bed." Dan leads Phil inside and brings him upstairs. He then gives Phil some pyjamas and gets the camp bed out for him while he changes in the bathroom. Dan changes into a t-shirt and pyjama pants and crawls into his bed.

Phil comes out of the bathroom and immediately lays down on the camp bed. Dan hands him a blanket and he takes it gratefully. "I just realized how tired I am." Phil mumbles into the pillow.

"Get some sleep then." Dan throws one of the spare pillows on his bed at the light switch and it turns off the lights in the room.

"I will. Can I hold your hand though?" Phil asks, his hand reaching up at Dan's mistress and feeling around for any signs of human life.

"You don't have to ask." Dan puts his hand in Phil's.

"I know but asking makes me feel polite." Dan chuckles and gives Phil's soft hand a squeeze.

"Goodnight Phil."

"Goodnight Dan- wait, actually I have something to tell you." Dan hears the camp bed moving against the carpet and then making a thunk as it bumps into the wood if his bed. Then there's a small dip in his mattress and a pair of lips peck his. The dip in the bed then goes away. "I really like you Dan."

"Is that all?" Dan asks.

Phil laughs. "What do you mean 'is that all?'"

"Well, I'm trying to sleep and you're not letting me. It was a simple question."

"And I'll give you a simple answer. Goodnight Dan."

"Goodnight beautiful." He gives Phil's hand another squeeze before tapping over his heart twice. "Goodnight."

A/n

Yay fluffy chapter!