Coincidences; Dan Howell X Reader

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You wanted to leave.

You were at a small family owned restaurant with Shelby, Phil, Dan, Derek, and your grandma and grandpa. The place was clearly for older people, you could tell by the music, interior decoration, and just the people eating there.

But of course when your grandma invited you all to eat, you couldn't deny the request since 'it's to welcome them to America,' Her words, not yours.

You were left alone, watching everyone awkwardly as Shelby talked with Phil, your grandma not-so-subtley flirted with your grandpa, and Derek was on his phone.

What about Dan?

Dan was in the same position as you.

'Talk to him!' You said to yourself

'No, you idiot, you'll say something stupid.'

'What do you have to lose? He's probably just as awkward about this as you.'

'I have everything to lose. I have one chance to be friends with the Dan Howell. One chance.'

'And the only thing worse than messing it up, is to lose it! Just say something! How hard is it to just...say something!'

"So...have you been to America before?" You asked awkwardly. (I'm sosososososososososoooo sorry if you're not from America just go with it please.)

'YOU IDIOT OF COURSE HE'S BEEN YOU KNOW THAT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING'

No response.

At this moment you realize that he was listening to a conversation going on between Shelby and Phil.

You were about to begin cringing at yourself, when Phil asked you a question, "(Y/N), are you alright? You haven't said anything since we got here."

"Oh, I'm fine. I'm just not one for going out to eat. Or going outside in general..." You said the last part in a more quiet voice.

"It's fine. You sound a lot like Dan."

You shrugged and smiled awkwardly, as Phil and Shelby continued their conversation.

You soon were all able to order your food, "Alright, I'll show the cook your order and be back with your food soon!" The waitress said then walked away.

"Who else would you tell, the president?" You said to yourself sarcastically. You heard Dan lightly laugh at your remark, then respond with, "No, she went to go tell Kanye West."

"Plot twist, she's actually the real song writer for Kanye's songs." You said back.

"Wow turns out those Kanye conspiracy theories I read were true."

After a few minutes, you and Dan were having a pretty good conversation. And you did for basically the rest of the meal. You talked about a lot of things. Music, anime, Pokèmon, death, and Pepe the Frog. In that exact order.