(Consider this your New Year's present! OwO)
Dan's POV
We soon arrive at my place, Ross quietly worrying about Barry. I'm sure he'll understand; he's an understanding guy! I help Ross out of the car; he didn't seem to notice we arrived until I offered my hand to help him down, which he accepted.
"Dan?" Ross asked for my attention, "What do you think Barry's gonna say?" He seemed worried.
"Barry's gonna be happy for us," I said it as if it was fact, trying to make Ross just a little less afraid.
"Really?" Ross looked up at me with those eyes. Those eyes that could hold so much emotion, that could look beautiful no matter what.
"Yea," I hold him a bit closer.
I opened the door, calling out, "Hello? I'm home!"
Barry walks into the room, "Oh, hey Dan, hi Ross!" He greeted Ross with a smile, even though he was still timidly hiding behind me.
"Hi," Ross muttered, giving a small wave.
"Ross is gonna be staying for the night, okay?" I informed Barry.
"Okay." Barry looked a bit confused at Ross's behavior.
"And, uhm... We kinda have a lot to explain." I told him.
"Like what?" Barry seemed curious.
"I'd say we should sit, it's a bit of a long story," I led Barry and Ross over to the couch, where we all sat. I glanced over at Ross, who wasn't faring well. He looked incredibly nervous, and he refused to let go of my arm.
"Ross, are you okay?" I whisper, checking in on him.
"I'll be fine..." He took a deep breath, trying his best to calm himself.
I hold him close, "I gotcha, don't worry," I whisper calmingly.
Barry sat, patiently waiting for what we had to say. I realize that I might be a bit scared, too. I didn't want to say anything. I just hugged Ross closer; he was in my lap now.
"I'm waiting," Barry reminded us, not rudely, just a reminder.
"I know."
Barry looked at Ross and I a bit strangely. I guess he didn't know, so why would he find this normal? I didn't care, though.
"Well, Ross and I are, uh..." I stopped; I couldn't.
"We're dating!" Ross exclaimed, helping me out of that situation.
"Woah, what?!" Barry was shocked, like he should be.
"We have a lot of explaining to do." I reiterated.
"Okay, so what about Holly?"
"She-she b-broke up with..." Ross started, but couldn't finish. Barry seemingly understood, though.
"Sorry man!" Barry regretfully exclaimed, "Sounds rough!"
"Y-yea..." Ross sniffled.
"Ross, are you okay? Do you need some time?" I asked.
"I'll be fine!" Ross turned towards me and held me tightly, holding onto me. I felt him crying, and I couldn't stand it!
"I'll be right back, Barry." I said as I walked out of the room, holding Ross like a baby.
I lay him on my bed, placing him down gently. He looked up at me like a child.
"I'll talk to Barry, you calm yourself down, get some rest or something. I'll be right back."
I meet with Barry again, who said to me, "You guys are adorable together!"
