Hold Tight (Phan Adoption)

Twenty Four (Part One)

Dan's POV

I glance in the mirror one last time. My makeup (concealer and powder to hide the obvious lack of sleep) is done subtly, shoutout to Louise. My hair is straighten and a bit more formal than usual. I feel good.

My stomach is in nervous knots. I'm getting married. I can't believe its here. A new chapter of my life and im about to turn the page.

"Daddy you look so handsome." Waverly pipes up from the door way. I didn't know she'd been in here yet. I turn around to face her. My beautiful baby girl. Her black dress flows down to her ankles and lace sleeves stretch to her hands. Her feet are bare (as always) but her makeup is done to perfection. Also shoutout to Louise.

"Oh honey, you're gorgeous." I nearly tear up. I open my arms up to hug her before she backs up with a little smile.

"Not yet! Louise is on me for smudges already." She laughs. She looks so grown up for thirteen, I guess one night isn't gonna kill us.

"Right, sorry." I chuckle.

"I love you. And I'm really happy for you guys. There's no way I can thank you for taking me in and giving me a home. You and Lion are my home." Waverly reaches out and holds my hands.

"Waverly. We love you more than anything. Thank you for loving us." I kiss her hand and smile. It's at that time that Zoe peaks her head in.

"Daniel its time to get married!" She sings. "Come along love, everyones getting into place."

Zoe takes my Waverly by the hand and leads the both of us out. I hook my arm with my daughters and stand up straight. Music starts to play in the chapel and I grow even more nervous by the second.
Zoe gives me a wink before sneaking back into the chapel. (It was her job to make sure everyone's got their shit together.)

"Here we go." Waverly whispers to me. We both walk up to the now open doorway. Everyone in the chapel stands and looks back at us. My heart is in a boxing match with my ribs. Little fuckers.

We start to stride down the isle in beat to the music. Wave's dress catches some of the flower petals Darcy has trailed for us. My friends smile at us the whole way down the aisle.

We make our way to the front of the room and stop. I bend down and kiss Waverly's cheeks as rehearsed. She bites her lip and steps behind me. I look out into the pews of people and see my friends, I'm so thankful to have them. It saddens me that my mum and dad aren't here, but still. I'd rather have my kid around then them. Ali is here, somewhere, that's all that matters.

Phil appears in the doorway with his parents on either side of him. He looks.. so amazing. Even from here I can see those big blue eyes in the sparkling light of the chandeliers. A lump forms in my throat, all of my nerves melt into my tux and my heart is just swollen. He makes his way to the alter and kisses away his parents before they take their seats. He steps in front of me and I can't help but bite my lip to keep from crying.

"You look incredible." Phil whispers to me. There are tears in his eyes as well.

"You do too." I reply.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." my mind wanders. I love this man. We hold each others hands and I can't seem to pull my eyes from his. It isn't long before my focus is broken and I have to say my vows. I clear my throat and take a deep breath.

"Phil Lester, there are not enough words to describe how much you mean to me. There are not enough seconds in the day for me to constantly thank you for loving me. This is one of the scariest nights of my life. Not only are we committing to each other for the rest of this beautiful life we share together, but we are sealing our family together. We are complete.

When I first met you I couldn't believe how nice you were to me. I was just a troubled boy and you saved me. I know this is only the beginning for us. I know we will never have an end. This bond we have can never be broken. This love will love on forever." Tears streak down my face and I take a another deep breath.

"Dan Howell." He begins with a crack in his voice. "Growing up I never believed in soul mates or love at first sight. But when I met you, it changed in an instant. You proved me wrong. I loved you as soon as we spoke. You are my best friend and my soul mate. You proved me wrong in so many ways. You proved that someone could actually love me for me. You proved that it's possible for me to get butterflies by looking at you smile. I have never loved someone as much as I love you and Waverly. I promise to protect you both and to love you forever."

"I love you," I whisper and look down to blink away my tears.

"I love you too.." he whispers back. I can hear sniffles from the pews as well. Waverly taps my shoulder, I turn to her and take our little bag of rings. I take his out and he does the same. I place his ring on his finger and he copies my action.

I haven't been paying much attention to this preacher guy, but I say 'I do' when im supposed to and hold back the rest of my tears.

"I now pronounce you husbands. You may kiss your partner."

Within seconds my lips are on his. My hands hold either side of his face, my heart pounds. Clapping surrounds us but I focus on him. I wrap my arms around him and hold him for a moment before turning to everyone. He squeezes my hand gently, I haven't been this happy in so long. I look at Waverly, happy tears streak her cheeks. I grab her hand, the three us us walk back down the isle and into the foyer. The three of us share the best group hug I've ever had.

A/n part twos gonna be longer obvi bc the reception is gonna be long and sweet and funny and dramatic, might take me a while to write but that's okay because I'm gonna be on a 8 hour road trip tomorrow

(HOW ABOUT THAT JANIEL CHAPSTICK CHALLENGE THO)