Missed Opportunities // Dan Howell x Reader

Chapter 58

A lot has happened..
I'm sorry for the delay. But uh. Phil is gay?!?! YESSSSS 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 so just a disclaimer that this fanfic won't include any changes. The mystery of which girl Phil is interested in still continues.

If you don't remember I've kind of left some clues that he may like Talya or he may like Maddie. Which one is it? Idk. (yes I do) but that won't change despite recent events😂

So happy for both Dan and Phil for being brave and feeling comfortable enough to be themselves. Let's continue
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Y/N's POV

Vidcon was over in a flash. Throughout all the heartbreak, surprises, and new friends I've made- it seemed like only yesterday we had arrived in America.. sweaty and wanting to go home immediately.

However. It seemed that those feelings were long gone because despite Vidcons sudden end, Dan and I were staying in America for a bit. Consider it an extended vacation?

We went to the airport with the rest of our friends to say goodbye and wish them a safe flight. Maddie was going to be sitting next to Zoe during the flight and I was glad she wouldn't have to do it alone. After everything she had been through, it's not like she had Alfie to accompany her. Alfie left as soon as his plan didn't work out in his favor

As we watched them leave I felt Dan grab my hand.

"All good?" He asked

"Why wouldn't I be?" I smiled

"Just making sure everything's ok. Especially with Cat. I saw you say goodbye to her at the gate and it's just strange that there's no residual hatred lingering" he spoke truthfully

I understood where he was coming from. But for once I felt calm. "Nah. I knew where she was coming from. I mean. You remember everything that happened with him. I understood her passionate outbursts. Her desire to be loved. Even if she was wrong in what she did, she seems to have learned from it. And I believe that"

"Hm. Well I'm just glad we can spend this weekend in harmony then" he responded

"Harmony?" I asked "If you were planning to break out into song like Troy Bolton, I may have to officially dip."

Dan gasped in an overly dramatic fasion, "You would be lucky to be my Gabriella".

"I'm sure I would be. Now where are we going on this date?" I asked him.

Dan and I had been dating for a while. A little more than four months and we figured we should celebrate it. Plus we hadn't gone on a proper fancy date practically since we first started our relationship. Which was fine as people who weren't really a cliche fancy kind of couple.

But this was going to be fun. We were in California! (I just realized I hadn't mentioned their location this entire time. Have I?)

"Well I was thinking that after we drop off our bags at the new hotel, you'd let me take you to a nice restaurant tonight and then we could walk through the park on our way back?"

"Sounds nice." I smiled. But I also had other concerns that I was wondering whether or not to bring up... with him that is. Maddie got an ear full

Older Text Messages

M: oh. So you rly haven't talked abt it?

Y/N: no. Not since the first time. And I'm kind of scared

M: I thought u were comfortable around him?

Y/N: yeah. And I get relationships are about trust so I should just ask

M: but??

Y/N: but I'm incredibly awkward! We both are so how do I bring that up without it being weird.

M: well you're sure you want to right?

Y/N: duh.

M: then that's it! That's all u need. If you're ready just let him know and both of you decide what's next.

Y/N: ok ok

M: it'll be fine I promise. Just be confident.

Text Messages over

So was I confident now? Not entirely but I'm sure I've worked up some confidence.

We got to the hotel and collapsed on the bed.

"I'm so tired." I said

"Me too" he replied

"What else is new?" I chuckled as he pulled me in next to him. I sadly pulled away and sat up.

"Where are you going?"

"I have to by something nice for tonight. I wore out all my extravagant things for vidcon parties" I replied, "although I do have one more dress that could work. I just need better shoes" I said

"What's wrong with your other heels?" He asked as I stood in front of the mirror to make sure I looked presentable.

"Well for one. I kind of just want knew shoes. And two, I'd rather wear more of a boot. Heels have been killing me and I'd rather spend my night with you not in pain." I said as I adjusted my silver charm bracelet (yup. You still wears that. It's important).

"Boots are more you anyways" he smiled

"Yeah. Sorry I'm not a classic girly girl"

"I love you the way you are. Speaking of which.. when are you gonna-"

"Nope. No way. Nu-uh. Not curling my hair" I laughed

"Pleaseeeee. Do it for tonight." He pleaded as I walked back to him.

"Although your puppy eyes and genuine compliments tug on my heart strings. I just can't go through it tonight." I sighed looking up at him as he stood in front of me. As I exhaled I wrapped my arm around his neck and he held me around my waist.

"Fine. I guess I'm not one to speak. With hiding my hobbit hair and all." He responded in a softer voice as we stood there. Staring at each other. Eventually as we both leaned in my thoughts couldn't help but flash back at my messages with Maddie

I broke away from the kiss.
"Um. This reminds me.." I started but seemed to choke on whatever words I was trying to force out

"Yeah?" Dan said as he sat down. Pulling me with him by my hands.

"I know.. we've made jokes in the past.. and, we've held it off for a while until we both new each other well and... we were both ready. But I.. am ready." Dan seemed to suddenly understand what I was talking about as his eyes widened

"So I was just wondering what your plans were.. for when we get back.. from this.. date" I finally finished. He looked shocked and I felt his heart rate speed up at my slight slip of a suggestion

"I appreciate your honesty." He started and I nodded sheepishly "I was honestly thinking about it too. And if you really think you're ready-"

"I know I'm ready" I said. This was Dan we were talking about. Of course I trusted him.
He leaned in.

"..then I think we should make the walk back a quick one" he said before kissing me again

These were hungrier kisses and I still felt his breath on my face when I.. eventually.. pulled away.

"*Ahem* I'm gonna go buy shoes" I said quickly, getting up and grabbing my wallet on the way out.

"Sounds good." He muttered as I shut the door

Dan's POV

So I was just left there...
To freak out.
And celebrate.
Alone.

I mean who was I gonna call... Phil?
Didn't think so.

...Time to go to the store

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WOW YALL. THAT WAS FUN.
Hope u all had a good pride month and damn have u seen Philly boys new merch? Fantastic.

And have you seen stranger things season 3? Fantastic.

-Lei xoxo