Never Been Hurt (Dan Howell x Reader)

13: Pick-Me-Up

I was walking along the road. Not going anywhere in particular, just walking. There was mist on the ground and it was slightly foggy. I looked ahead of me not really seeing anything. What did I expect. I want to go home! "Y/n!" I hear someone roar from behind me. I turned around to see a figure. I stood in shock. I could see the figure start walking. Out of instinct I run. I run as fast as I could. I run until I see a tree. I hide behind it and cover my mouth. "Oh come on Y/n I won't do anything to hurt you." Danny??? My heart thumped as fear overcame me. "Y/n!" He yelled obviously getting angry. "Come out, come out wherever you are..." He taunted me. Tears threatened to pour. I knew what he would do to me when he found me. It'll be even worst since I'm hiding from him. He didn't like that. He never liked that.

I felt someone grab my shirt and I screamed as he yanked me back. "Please no!" I begged. "I told you never to hide from me!" He yelled at me making me flinch. He clenched his fist, and put it up ready to hit me. His fist sped towards me.

My body jolted forward as I woke up screaming. My body drenched in sweat. Tears pouring from my eyes. "Y/n?!" Dan opened the door, and ran towards me. "What's wrong?" He asked. Kneeling next to me. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders, clinging onto him holding on for dear life. He stroked my hair. "I h-had a dream about him... I-it felt so real." I explained. Dan knew that right now wasn't a good time to ask about what happened. "I'm here, it's alright." He said protectively, hugging me. I was shaking. That dream..that nightmare. It felt so real... I haven't had dream like that since I left him.

"I hate that he has this effect on you." Dan whispered. I didn't say anything. He began to stand, and my hold on him lessened. "Do you want me to go?" He asked. I shook my head. "Let's lay down then." He gingerly pushes me down the bed so I can lay back down properly. He handled me like he would glass in a box; careful, cautious. I lay down on my side, putting my left hand underneath my head.

Dan laid down next to me. Not getting under the covers but just laying there. "You can get underneath the covers." I tell him. I feel the bed move as he gets underneath the covers. I want to be hugged and comforted. I roll over and move closer to him. I put my head on his chest, and hug up to him. I find comfort in the steady beat of his his heartbeat.

"Thanks for this.." My voice pierced through the silence. "You don't have to thank me. I just wanna make sure you're okay." He tells me wrapping an arm around me. I cuddle up to him a bit more then soon I find myself drifting to sleep.

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I wake up laying on my side with an arm around me. I almost forgot what happened last night. I wonder if he left... Did Dan check outside right before he went to sleep? Okay well I don't wanna think about last night. Webshould do something today. This is good for now though. I feel so safe in his arms. I turn my head to look at Dan's sleeping form. His faced was relaxed, and his hair was a bit messy and curly. Hobbit hair. He must've taken a shower before sleeping last night. A smile stretched my face.

He looked absolutely adorable. I'll lay here until he gets up. God! See this is an example of why I shouldn't have developed a crush on him cause I everyday I see him it just gets bigger and bigger. I want to express my feelings but I don't wanna ruin our friendship. I wish I knew what he though of me.

I grabbed my phone, and checked all my social media accounts. It seems that no one has forgotten about the video Dan had posted about me. I still need to get him for that! Maybe I'll let it pass since he was so sweet last night. I still can't believe he stayed last night. I though he would have left some time in the night. A few minuets of playing a couple games, and going through some of my social media's for the second time. Dan shuffled, and I looked at him. His eyes fluttered open and looked at me. "Well good morning." I smile.

"Good morning," he yawned. I moved to get up but his hold on me got tighter. "No! You're warm don't get up yet." He laughed. "But I have to pee." I chuckled. That was true. It wasn't super bad but it was bad enough. "Come right back then." He smiled. I got up and went to the bathroom. I did my business and then I washed my hands. Then I got right back into bed with Dan. "How'd you sleep?" I ask.

"Pretty good, what about you?" He asked. "Great, I didn't have another nightmare." I told him. "Good," he smiles. I felt my phone start to vibrate in my hand. I looked at it to see Taylor calling me. I pressed the answer button, and put the phone up against my ear. "Hello?" I answer. "Hey Y/n!" He says sheepishly. "Hi..." I trailed off, "why are you calling me?" I asked. "I have a question to ask you..." he trails off.

"Go for it," I say. "Could you come in till three today?" He asked. "Why?" I sigh frustratedly. "There's hardly anyone here and for some strange reason it's packed today. Please?" He asked. I looked at Dan, silently asking if it were okay. He mouthed out the words, "Go."
I mouthed out, "Are you sure?" Dan nodded. "Alright, but only till three."
"Okay, just come help." He chuckles.

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"There you go," I smile handing the teen her things. I look at my phone checking the time once again. 1:47. Ugh it seems like time just keeps going slower! "That's like the seventh time you've checked your phone in the last hour." Taylor says, appearing next to me. "I know I'm just ready to get out of here!" I say anxiously. "You really like him don't you?" He asked. "Who?" I ask. Obviously he's talking about Dan but I don't want more people knowing. "Dan," he answers wriggling his eyebrows. I scoff and say, "No. We're just friends..." I say looking away from him.

"Yeah right... I'll believe it when I see it." He rolls his eyes. "What do you mean by that?" I ask a bit of sass dripping from my voice. "Remember that time I saw you guys here?" He asked. "Yeah..?" I agree. A woman came up to the desk and put the things she picked out on the counter. After I assisted her, Taylor carried on. "When I put my arm around your shoulders, he looked hella jealous." He told me. "Hella?" I question. "Just go with it," he laughed. "Also it was like he was watching my every move with you." He added. "Dan has become a bit protective over me. There's nothing bad about that." I shrug. "And there's another point of mine! He's over protective!"
I shook my head. "He's just being a great friend." I say. "Whatever," he shrugs, "but, if I'm right and he becomes your boyfriend you owe me a shake." He chuckles.

"Deal," I laugh. "Where's all the people!" I sigh. It seems like after I've gotten here everything seemed to calm down. What the hell! I should've just said no. "Sorry I made you come in today, but it's for a good cause." He chuckled. "Which is?" I asked. "Come to the back with me," he tells me. "No way Jose, what are you planning?" I asked. "Nothing, I need you to put some more smalls on the Pity Party Melanie Martinez rack." He told me.

"Well then you stay here then," I tell him. "Fine," he throws his hands up in defense. I walk to the back and went searching for the Melanie Martinez shirts. After finding no more smalls I walked back out. Just as I made it up to the counter I was met by a face I didn't think I'd see till about three thirty. Dan! "What are you doing here?!"
"I wanted to surprise you," he smiled. "And this is for you," he handed me my favorite Starbucks beverage. "Aw! You're so sweet." I hug him. I leaned up against the counter my back to the front. I take a sip of the amazing beverage. "Hello Miss could you ring up this shirt?" I a bit of a deep accented voice said. "Sure," I turned around and it was like my breath caught in my throat.

There he was standing in front of the counter. Pale skin, blue eyes, and black fringe. Phil Lester!! "I-I W-hat," I stuttered. Take a breath. "H-hi!" I smile. "Hello!" He smiled. "You guys are trying to make my heart run out my chest aren't you?" I chuckle. I compose myself, and say, "Sorry I-I was just caught by surprise." I smile. Phil put his arms up signaling for a hug. I walk around and hug him his arms around my shoulders mine around his torso. "You can leave now by the way," Taylor says.

"I can leave?! I th-" I stop myself. Realization hit like a ton of bricks. "You knew about this didn't you?" I asked him. "Yeah I did." He chuckled. "How?" I asked. "Instagram," Dan answered simply. I walk over to Dan. "You're too sweet you know that?" I ask him. I stretched my arms out to him signaling I wanted a hug. His arms went around my waist as mine went around his neck. "Thanks for this little pick-me-up."

Once we pulled away I said, "Alright let's go home." I smiled and we all walked out Phil rolling his suitcase behind him.

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Chapter was long today xD I hope you enjoyed it though! I love you Kittens see you in the next chapter!