Dan Howell Imagines ••

Dan Imagine (cute & caring)

(Watch the video above. Dan is cute AFFFF)
Hey so sadly a relative is in the hospital, so I've been pretty busy these last few days. So here's an imagine I found online (all rights to the owner!!). Also: I'm going to be starting something new !!:D. After all my imagines I'm going to do a "Recommendation" message after every entry I'll recommend you guys a song, book, YouTube video, activity etc. Hope you guys enjoy!! (Requests ARE OPEN!!)
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Only Warning: Social anxiety
You're beginning to regret having said yes when your crush asked you to be his date to a party later this evening. Not that you don't like Dan- on the contrary, he's nearly all you think about- but you don't do well at functions like parties with your social anxiety. You would've turned down the invite if it had been anyone else, but you just like Dan far too much to say no. The thought of being at a party surrounded by people sets your stomach in knots, but you hear Dan knock on your door to pick you up and it sets you a bit at ease. He's a good friend of your's and you know that even though you're new to dating each other, he'll be there for you.
"Hello," he says with a crooked smile when you open the door. His eyes move over your form, taking in the site of your curled hair, floral tank and jeans. "You look beautiful."
You blush scarlet and smile. "Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself," you reply, noticing the way his tight black jeans and white button-down shirt compliment his long, thin form. "Ready?"
He nods and holds out his arm for you to take. "Are you sure you'll be alright tonight?"
"I'll be alright," you say with a smile that will reassure him at least, if not yourself.
After a short taxi ride you arrive at the party, which is at some youtube friends of Dan's flat. The place is already crowded, and Dan drapes an arm about your shoulders protectively as you stroll in. "Hey, Dan, you made it!" a thin blonde guy with large blue eyes says in greeting. "Who's your date?"
"Hello, Joe," Dan replies. "This is y/n."
Joe holds out his hand in greeting and you take it. "Lovely to meet you," Joe says with a smile.
"You as well," you return his smile meekly, beginning to feel about stifled in the packed flat but trying to hide it from Dan.
"Make yourselves at home," Joe continues. "We've got drinks and food in the kitchen, foosball in the lounge, whatever you feel like!"
Dan grins and nods, "Thanks mate." He moves his arm from your shoulders and takes your hand, leading you to the lounge where you take a seat on the sofa. "How are you doing?" he asks.
"I'm good," you lie, picking at your fingernails.
"Do you want a bite? A drink?" he asks, running his thumb over your hand.
"I'll take a drink," you say, hoping that will steady your nerves.
"You got it," he says, standing up. "I'll be right back," he says before leaning down to kiss the top of your head and then strolling towards the kitchen. You keep your eyes on him as long as you can but he quickly disappears in the crowd so you pull out your phone and scroll through tumblr, trying to ignore how many strangers are surrounding you.
After what feels like a century, Dan reclaims his seat beside you and hands you a small cocktail. You take it from him, trying hard to steady your hand. "Thanks," you shout over the music.
"Hey, Dan! Where's Phil?" a small girl with shoulder-length brown hair and a bright smile says.
"Zoe!" Dan says with a grin, standing up to give her a hug. "Phil will be around later. I came with a date tonight. This is y/n." You stand up to shake Zoe's hand and sit back down as her and Dan drift into their own conversation about youtube things that you don't really relate to, not being a youtuber. You down the cocktail Dan gave you and pull out your phone again, hoping a distraction might soothe the growing distress in your gut.
You're so wrapped up in calming yourself down that you dont even notice Dan sit down again. "Y/n?" he asks, grabbing your hand and breaking you out of your reverie.
"Hmm?" you ask, looking up at him.
"Are you okay?" he asks, concern in his eyes.
You draw a shaky breath. "It's a little crowded in here."
He takes both your hands in his. "What do you say we go grab a bite from a fish and chip shop and finish off the night watching some TV at my flat?"
"Are you sure?" you ask, thinking about how wonderful that sounds.
"Absolutely. I'd rather do that. It's a bit overwhelming in here."
You nod and smile in relief. "That sounds good. Thank you."
He smiles, "Anything for you."
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•••Today I Recommend•••

Checking out Bea Miller. I've loved her music for years now. (Especially her song 'Dracula') I think she deserves a recommend! Check her out xoxox