A few minutes later, I find myself gazing at Dan through the mirror. The corners of his mouth open and he lets out a sigh. I want to move over to him but I keep my body leaned against the wall, legs crossed, enjoying my view.
There's no one else in here. Just me and him. I look at his arms holding him up against the counter. Their not the same arms he used to propel himself through the water earlier. No, they have a different appeal, more threatening.
Dans eyes look down at his hands as the water runs over them. I can see his eyelashes twitch as he looks up at me. The iris of his eyes looks translucent in the dim lighting. This time, I don't look away first. Dan clears his throat and moves to dry his hands.
I look down at my feet until I feel him at my side. Theirs a pressure on my shoulder as Dan rests his head on it. I stare straight ahead and look at us in the mirror.
A skinny, confused boy with black hair and blue eyes stares back. To his right, a taller boy with brown hair who has to bend over to lean on him.
"What are we doing with our lives?" I hear Dan mutter. "Chasing after people we probably can't have." I know he's referring to Jessica. This ruined it. The moments over.
I grind my teeth together in frustration. "Well...you don't know that." I try to keep my voice level as I think of what to say. "You two might actually work out okay. You have her number, right?"
Dan looks up. "You think?"
I nod. I feel Dan smiling. I want to smile back but I can't bring myself to it. I try not to grimace instead.
"But wait until tomorrow. It's late." I look at my imaginary watch. God knows what time it is...I just want to get to bed. Forget about all this mess I've gotten myself into. Relief floods through me when Dan agrees. He shoves himself up and takes my arms in his hands.
"Soo...back to the room?" He starts walking backwards but keeps his eyes on me. I'm forced to move forward with him.
I shrug. "If you want."
Dan gives me a half smile. "You got it."
It's been forever sorry. I made this chapter super long so your welcome. :)
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Fanfiction"Hello?" I pant. "Is this Phil Lester?" Someone's on the other end. I gulp. "Yes." "We have news on..." I hear papers ruffle in the background. "Uh...Dan Howell?"
