Nicole's P.O.V.
As we walk around to find our seats at the panel, Dan and I hold hands. "Damn, I feel like such a third wheel," Ashley says.
"Sorry, Ashley. She's mine," Dan says, making me blush.
Once we find our seats, which were close to the stage, we start talking. It's 12:30 right now, and the panel isn't supposed to start until 1:00.
"Ashley, I have a question," I whisper to her.
"Is this about Phil?" she asks as she rolls her eyes.
"Do you like him?" I ask.
"Well... I don't know. I guess sexually, yes," she says, clearly dropping the subject of having feelings for him.
"I meant in general," I say.
"Uhm... ok." She pulls me closer so she can whisper in my ear. "Yes, I do. But I don't know if he does. Don't tell him."
"I won't," I say. After this conversation, I rest my head on Dan's shoulder.
We spend the rest of the waiting time just talking. I love being able to have people like Ashley and Dan in my life. Also Phil. He's such a sweetheart. I had no idea that Ashley liked Phil, and I have this weird gut feeling that he likes her too. Even if she says he doesn't, I think the opposite. They'd be an adorable couple.
All of a sudden, the announcer comes out to introduce all the Youtubers. In comes Phil, Louise, Joe, Alfie, Shane, Grace, and Colleen. I notice Phil keeps looking at Ashley during the panel, since we're so close to the stage. They keep making eye contact.
I give Dan a random peck on the cheek. He smiles at me. Phil looks at us and mouths, "So cute!" We both try not to laugh.
When the panel ends, we all go backstage to see Phil. "Where is he?" Ashley asks.
"Be patient," Dan says, making Ashley laugh.
All of a sudden, we see Phil walking out of the dressing room. "PHIL!" Ashley shouts. Dan and I stay where we are and let her see Phil. She runs over to him and gives him a big hug.
"They need to date," I say to Dan.
"You think?" he says.
Phil's P.O.V.
"You did great, Phil!" Ashley says, still hugging me.
"Thanks!" I say to her. God, she is so adorable. I've liked her ever since that one night, and she has no idea.
I wish I could tell her, but I'm too afraid. The only person I could talk to about this is Dan.
"Hey guys!" I hear Nicole's voice shout. I turn around and Dan and Nicole are both behind me.
"Hey! Dan, I need to talk to you," I say with no explanation.
"I'll be right back, babe," Dan says to Nicole. Dan and I go into the dressing room. Thankfully no one was there. "What's wrong, Phil?"
"Nothing, I just really like Ashley..." I tell him. "You know this whole friends with benefits thing?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"I do this with her because I actually like her. I care about her. I don't wanna be in this situation and I just really wanna tell her how much I like her," I say. Dan looks shocked.
"Phil... you have to do it. Do you want me to help?" he says.
"No, I wanna do it myself. But every time I kiss her, I feel something there."
"Just tell her that. Plus, judging by the way she hugged you out there, shows she really likes you. I can just tell she does."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, Phil. Go for it."
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So there might actually be strings attached w Phil and Ashley... stay tuned for the next chapter!❤️ -Tess
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