Hello stranger. ⇝ Phan

4.6

As we got to my condo, Clarissa ran towards me and gave me a hug.

-Oh my fucking God, Phil, I was so worried, Jesus Christ, I'm so glad you're alive and fine, I missed the shit out of you.-She said, as Dan and my mum laughed.

-I missed you too, Clari.- I squeezed her.

-How are you, though? Do you need anything? I put your stuff on your bedroom and tidied it a little bit, it's not the best, but I can fix some stuff if you want me to and...- I interrupted her,

-You're the best, Clari. I'm really okay, thanks, you didn't need to do so much for me.-She smiled.

-Well, I think you might want to see your room now, yeah?

-That'd be great.

It was not a very big room, but it had a big bed, my tv was up, my suitcases were inside the wardrobe and I had my own bathroom.

-That's perfect.- I smiled.

-I need to go... Call me if you need anything.-I agreed and she left, leaving me only with Dan.

-Where's my mum?- I asked.

-She's answering some phone calls about your dad and stuff.

-Oh, okay... Wanna go out and do something?

-The doctor said you should stay at home and rest.-He said.-Moving too much could make you bleed to death.

-Yeah but I don't want to stay at home.-I said like a child who persuades their parent to buy them something.

-We could watch a movie.-Dan suggested.

-Okay.-I said.

-Shower and get on your pajamas, I'm gonna get us some snacks.

-But I don't wanna showeeer.- I cried.

-I'm not getting anywhere near you until you get that hospital smell off your body.

I laughed and went to the small bathroom on the bedroom, showered, changed into my pajama pants and tried to change the bandages on my face and neck, which didn't turn out good.

-You ready?-Dan asked, from the other side of the door.- I'm gonna eat all the popcorn on my own if you don't come already.

-I can't change my bandages. Could you help me?-I asked.

-Are you clothed?- Dan asked.

-Does that matter?- I jokingly asked as he came in.

-For fucks sake, Philip, why does anyone ever let you touch anything?- He said, as he removed the misplaced bandages off my face.

As he cleaned the cuts with cotton and some burning solution, I stared at my shirtless self on the mirror and realized I'd have scars for the rest of my life.

-Do you think I'll still look okay?- I asked, breaking the silence, and making Dan's shining brown eyes stare at mine in confusion.-I mean, with all the scars and stuff.

-I think you'll look just as hot as always...-He caressed my face.-...Also, the scars make you look dangerous, so no one will ever mess with you... And also, who doesn't love a little danger?

I laughed.

-I guess... I'm glad you're here with me.

-I'm glad I'm here with you too.-He said, sticking the last bandage to my left cheek.-We're good to go.

We laid on my bed, wrapped ourselves on warm blankets and put on "The nightmare before Christmas", I hugged Dan with one arm and felt his smooth arms wrap my naked waist and his face rest against my chest, we then proceeded to cuddle until we fell asleep.

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Waking up and realizing your special someone is still asleep by your side is one of the best feelings in the world.

-Wake up, Danny... Rise and shine...- I whispered on his ear, and he and ran his hand across my chest.

-Fuck, why is your skin so smooth?-He said, making me blush. He was a bit drunk from recently waking up. He scratched his eyes, muttered some swear words and looked up at me.-Hi.

-Hi.-I smiled.

-What time is it?

-I have no idea.- I laughed, looking for my phone.

-You woke me up for nothing, then?-He said, closing his eyes and frowning.

-Not really.-I laughed.- It's almost midday. Does your mom know you're here?

-I told her I was going to sleep at Clari's.-He yawned.-How are you feeling?

-A bit sore, but the fact that you're here does make me feel better.

He smiled slightly and looked down, then proceeded to get up and made his way to the bathroom.

-Can we go for a milkshake later?-I asked him.

-I don't see why not, as long as we go by car. Could you please lend me your hair straightener?

-No.- I smiled.- I like your hobbit hair.

Dan looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

-Well... If you can't lend me your hair straightener...-He came up to me and sat on my lap, provoking me.-I think we can't go for a milkshake later on.-He ran a finger across my chin.

-Absolutely not. I agree, we should stay at home and make out.

Dan laughed really hard and blushed, getting off my lap.

-Where the fuck is it?

-Somewhere in my suitcase.-I said.

-Thanks, babe.-He kissed my forehead and started going through the stuff on my suitcase.

-"To my dear Dan."-He read out loud something he'd found in there.-What's that?

-NO, NOTHING.-I jumped out of bed and tried to take the letter off his hands.

-No, Philly. This is destined to me. Well, at least I hope I'm the only "dear Dan" on your life.

-Give me that!-I reached for it again, but he dodged, making me lose balance and almost fall on my face.

-What is in here?-He asked me in a serious tone, looking me in the eyes.

-Fine.-I sat on my bed.- When I decided to move here, I knew there was a chance you'd still not want to talk to me, so I wrote you something, in case you didn't want to see my face, I could at least apologize somehow.

-That's so sweet...

-Well, I guess it is yours... Just don't read it near me.

-Okay.-He stored the envelope in the small backpack he had brought and continued looking for the hair straightener.-Found it!