Never Been Hurt (Dan Howell x Reader)

17: Encouragement✨

As we walked into the house I sighed in relief, taking off my shoes. We had walked what seemed all over Downtown, and my feet are killing me! The boys did the same as they both went to sit on the couch. "What a day!" Phil said plopping down on the couch. "You got that right.." Dan sighed. "I feel like we walked everywhere!" I said to them. I'm sweaty and I smell like the great outdoors. I feel disgusting. I need a shower. "Guys I'm gonna go take a shower, as usual your welcome to anything here. Just don't break anything!" I chuckle. "Got it!" Phil said holding his hand out with his thumb up. I smile at his adorableness, and walk to my room.

Dan's POV:

I watched Y/n as she disappeared into the hallway. "Why won't you just tell her?" Phil asked, breaking the silence. "Because she probably doesn't feel the same way Phil. I've already explained this to you." I told him. "You never know unless you try! Plus I can see the way she looks at you, and the way she acts around you. You're just too blind to see it." He says. "What do you mean?" I sit down next to him on the couch. "When you bought her that f/a, did you see the way her face lit up?" He asked. "Yeah, the way she smiled.." I thought about her perfect smile. It made me happy knowing I caused a smile that lit the whole room up. "Exactly!" Phil beamed. "You can make anyone smile by doing something as little as that though." I told him. Which is true, little gestures like that can make someone's day.

"You should at least try!" Phil told me. "When?" I asked. "Tonight!" He smiled. "Woe, hold on there. You're here!"

"Don't let me stop you," he says. "You're only gonna be here for a short amount of time. I'm sure Y/n would want to spend time with you during that time." I explain. "You act like it's gonna be the last time she sees me. Plus, I could go hang out with Connor! He told me he wants to hangout while I'm here. I told him I didn't know because I was here to visit Y/n but now I can and you and Y/n can have some alone time." He smiles. "What if Y/n doesn't want you to leave?" I ask. "I'm sure she'll be fine with it. Once she's out the shower, I'll ask her. Also, when will this date take place?" Phil asked. "I don't know! I didn't get this all planned out in one second!" I laugh. "Okay so I have Ideas! But first you guys need to spend a day together..."

Y/n POV:

I put on some shorts and a t-shirt before walking out the bathroom. I feel so clean! I fall back onto my soft bed sighing in content. My bed. My love. My cloud. Oh how I love you so! I laugh lightly at myself and get up. I walk out my room and into the living room. "Man that was a good shower!" I shout. "I bet I need to go take one myself." Dan laughed. "Then go take one," I laugh. "That would be a pretty great idea." Dan laughs, and gets up.

I go around the couch and sit next to Phil. "Today was such a good day!" I tell him. "I know I had so much fun!" Phil smiled. Then there was silence. What should I say?! I'm alone with another one of my favorite human beings on the earth. Moments later we heard the bathroom door shut, and the shower come on. Not very shortly after we heard the sounds of Dan's voice. Phil and I looked at each other, then we started laughing. Us both teary eyed, and clutching our stomachs.

Dan attempted a high note, which just makes us laugh even harder. "Poor baby," I say as we both start to calm down. "Baby?!" Phil ask in surprise. "I meant..." I search my brain for words, "thing!" I finish. "Y/n... can I ask you something?" Phil sits up and straightens him self out. "Sure what's up?" I ask, doing the same. I look at him, meeting his icy blue eyes. "Do you have feelings for Dan?" Phil asked.

I look away, my eyes setting on the ground. "Why do you ask that?" I chuckle sheepishly. I could feel my heart starting to thump in my chest. "I don't know..." I could hear the smirk in his voice. "The way you look at him, the way you smile at him, the way your face lights up when you're around him." Phil says. "Psh please! Dan's just a friend." I tell him. "Mhm..." He mumbles, clearly not believing me. "You can't tell him though..." I trail off. "Why don't you tell him?" He ask.

"I don't think he feels the same way." I say looking back up at Phil. "Hope for it." Phil says with a smile. "Thanks," I smile back. "So I was thinking we should go to The Zoo tomorrow!" Phil says. "The Zoo does sound very fun! I also haven't been there in a long time." I tell him. "Okay one more question of the night!" Phil says. "Go for it," I tell him. "So while I'm here Connor Franta wants me to hang out with him so I was thinking Friday would be a good day." He explained. "Okay yeah that's cool!" I smile warmly. "You can even invite him to the Zoo tomorrow if you'd like."

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We just got done feeding the giraffes. They were so cute! Hehe. Something fluffy caught my eye in a shop. I turned my head to look at it. I gasp as I run up to it. It was a fluffy penguin! I want it! I grab it and hug it. "I'm getting this." I smile as I show it to Dan. He awes and pets it. "That's adorable!" Dan comments. We got up to the counter, I put it on the counter and grab my wallet. "I've got it," Dan said handing the woman the money.

"What no! I've got it." I say getting out the right amount of money. "Too late I've already paid for it." He smiles. "Take this," I tell him putting the money in his hands. "No this is your money," he tells me putting the money back in my hands. "You know you didn't have to do that for me." I tell him. "I know but I want to." He smirks and puts his arms over my shoulders. "You guys are too cute." The lady comments. "Thank you." Dan smiles warmly at her. I didn't agree to anything. I mean I'm fine with that... But he didn't ask me anything. Is he planning on it?? Okay Y/n calm down don't jump to conclusions. Maybe he thought she was complimenting us individually. Yeah that's what that is.

Now we're watching colorful aquatic animals swim around in their glass homes. This exhibit has got to be one of my favorites. Their so beautiful. Mark has his arm around Lilly. Phil and Connor are talking. Dan and I are just standing here, captivated by the fishes beauty. "Y/n?" I turned my attention to Dan. "Yeah Hun?" I ask. "I was wondering if... You know... You would like to..." He stammered. "Just say it," I smile at his adorableness. "Go on a date with me tomorrow night..." He trailed off. "I'd love to." I smile wider. The inside of me was a pile of screaming mush right now. The outside was trying not to get too excited and look creepy as hell.

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Another late update I know. I'm sorry guys finals and drama just don't mix. They take up most of my time then I'm drained emotionally and physically. I want to be happy enough to write cheerful chapters for you cause without the happiness to put in it how can I make it happy? Alright love you Kittens bye!