M U T E 》d.h

S E V E N

February 4th, 2016

6:28pm

Phil wasn't at home with Dan, instead Phil had to go up to the North of England to see his family. Especially with his brother, since his brother is coming to the tour with them, and he also design and made their merch. Oh the Lester Brothers are wonders to Dan's life.

Dan has also finished the book and like he said the last book was great, but Fangirl was even better. He somehow relate to this book. Unlike the last one. So it sort of gave him the nostalgic feeling, and a little bit of excitement.

Dan wanted to talk to his neighbor, but he doesn't know how. Him starting conversations end up being awkward and short. And it was harder since the girl is completely shy.

He thought about the book.

She hasn't red the book yet. I could just give it to her, start conversation. Oh god this is harder than I thought...... Ha! That's what she said....... God damn it Dan.

Dan had gotten nervous, so he somehow started talking to himself. More like an argument.

'Jesus Christ Dan you need to toughen up'

'But if I start talking to her I will fuck everything up'

'Dan!'

'No!'

'Is you a wuss?'

'No!'

'Then get up and talk to her!'

'Do you want a slap?'

'Fight me!'

SLAP!

'Ow Fuck! Seriously, I fucking slapped myself across the face. God I'm stupid. Another reason why I'm a bloody fail'

Dan grabbed his jacket out of pure habit, grabbed the book and exit his apartment, shutting his door. Walked one step from his door and in front of his neighbors door. He has the feeling that he's forgotten something.

Pressing the doorbell and waiting for the response. His anxiety has almost sky rocketed through the roof.

He can hear footsteps from the other side of the door, the turning of the doorknob and the creaking of the door. Now standing in front of him was a girl, staring back at him.

'Hi again' Dan started.

Eleanor gave him a wave. Short and awkward.

'How have you been lately?'

She gave him the thumbs up, along with a smile.

'That's good. Look, I know you said that I could keep this book but you also said that didn't read it. So I thought I'll be a gentleman and give back the book. I appreciate your kindness but you payed for the book so technically it's yours'

Dan stretched out his arm to give her the book. She thought about it at first, but gave in. She took the book out of his hands.

They both look down with a smile and look back up at each other in sync. Eleanor shoved the book underneath her arm and pointed her thumb over her shoulder, inviting Dan inside.

Dan finally caught on.

'Are you inviting me in?' He asks.

She gave him a nod and stood back. Waiting for him to walk in. But he didn't.

'It's very kind of you but I should get back, I should start dinner soon... Uh see you around' Dan started to walk backwards, his hand hitting the door.

Eleanor looked at him with disappointment, he couldn't see the disappointment since his back was turned. She slowly started to shut the door. But she wanted to see him enter his apartment before completely shutting her door.

Dan turned the doorknob, but it didn't move. He tried jiggling it. But it still didn't move. He patted his body to search for his key. Nothing. He then realize that he was locked outside his apartment. He then also realizes that he didn't have his phone with him. He couldn't call Phil.

Dan hit his forehead against the door and sighed.

Dan heard the door creak behind him. He turned around to see Eleanor watching him. His face went all red from embarrassment. Eleanor silently giggling behind her door.

'So.. uh... What's for dinner?'

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As Dan entered Eleanor's apartment. He was greeted by her perfume. The kind of smell that will somehow take him back when he was young, yet he couldn't identify where the certain smell is coming from.

He looked around the living room and surprisingly see all her nerdy knickknacks where stacked neatly. Last time he remembered he was helping her with her nerd box when she first moved in. He couldn't help but to look at everything. Getting all excited since he recognizes everything that she owned.

Eleanor entered the living room, startling Dan. He felt awkward on the spot.

'I.. um.. hope you won't mind me staying for a few days.. Phil, my roommate, went back up to his hometown and.. uh...'

Eleanor walked towards the table that's sitting in the middle of the room. She picked up a notebook and pen and began to write. Dan wondered why she's writing instead of speaking. She must've have a sore throat and thought to rest it by not speaking.

It's Okay. You're not a bother. I understand.

Although you might have to sleep in with those remaining clothes. I doubt my clothes will fit you.

Dan chuckled, him wearing the same clothes would be uncomfortable to wear everyday. He might consider shopping tomorrow.

'Oh okay, thank you. Though, I'm such an idiot for doing that. I don't usually do this. I guess I was stressed out...'

Eleanor quickly crossed out her previous writing. Then wrote underneath it. It looks like some pages has been ripped out from the notebook.

Stressed out over what?

Dan was stressed that the next three days would be a complete fuck up. He doesn't want to ruin the relationship he has now with her. He had to think on the spot.

'Stressed out about the... tour... Yeah, me and Phil are going on tour in America, the rehearsals and organizing everything is stressful.. That's all'

Again she crossed out the last sentence.

That sounds fun! Hope you have a great time!

I hope so too.

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