[originally posted in November as a lone book]
Song fic to Drive by Halsey
{My hand's wrapped around a stick shift, swerving on the 405.}
Dan Howell was on the run again.
Another band of hunters had somehow found him again, forcing him out of London.
His car was swerving so much on the speedway that he probably left multiple accidents in his wake.
Dan didn't know if the hunters were following him; he honestly didn't want to take any chances.
He turned chaotically into the exit labeled Manchester, panting heavily.
~
Fifteen minutes of driving around later, Dan ditched his car.
The vampire stood in the middle of a crowded shopping center, looking around for any sign of his pursuing hunters.
There were none.
He finally relaxed, letting himself wander around.
{I can never keep my eyes off this.}
"One cup of cider, please." Dan said, flashing his dazzling smile at the cart attendant.
The young boy working at the cart blushed deeply, clumsily getting him a cup.
Dan couldn't help but laugh; this boy was adorable.
Phil, as his tame tag said, somehow blushed even more.
"H-here's your drink."
Another dazzling smile. "Thanks."
~
The hunters found him.
They were standing right across the square, and Dan was a bright red target.
He needed to hide, maybe find a kid to use as a bargaining tool, but as his eyes scanned the space, he saw no one.
His eyes landed on the boy that was a blushing mess when he got a drink earlier, both their eyes widening.
That's it! Dan thought. They'll never hurt a teenager!
He sprinted to the cart and quickly came up behind him.
Phil squeaked in fear as Dan grabbed him from behind.
The hunters stopped their advancement, trying to avoid any human casualties.
"I'm sorry." Dan whispered into the frightened boy's ear, slowly backing down the street.
"Who are you?" He whispered back, his voice cracking out of fear.
He didn't respond.
Finally the pair turned a corner out of the sight of the hunters.
Dan grabbed the other's hand and pulled him to one of the cars lining the street.
The car started, much to Phil's surprise and Dan's relief.
"Get in. Now."
Phil's eyes widened. "Why do I have t-to go with you?!"
"You're my leverage." Dan replied. "Get in or I'll have to force you."
With a gulp, the black haired boy opened the door to the backseat and got in.
Dan was in the drivers seat in seconds, hitting the lock and speeding like a race car.
"Oof!" Phil yelled from the backseat as his head slammed against the padding.
{All we do is drive.}
~
"Are you done in there yet?" Dan yelled, knocking forcefully on the stall door.
