M U T E 》d.h

T W E N T Y

July 20th, 2016

4:20pm

Ever since Eleanor first texted Dan on his birthday, they could never leave their phones. The countless times one has to stay up late at night just to continue talking. They never missed a day without texting each other.
The countless emojis they've sent each other, pictures of memes or funny videos they've sent thinking about the other person might like, and laughing out loud.

Him and Phil both returned home from there tour in America, both jet lagged and zombie like, Dan said that when he returned home he would never socialised to anyone for while. But the two days after he came back home, he went straight to Eleanor's apartment.

When she opened the door Dan went straight in for a hug. Eleanor was taken back. The hug was so unexpected that she still standing there in shock. She was surprised that Dan still wanted to see her after his tiring tour from America.

Both Eleanor and Dan felt comfortable with each other. Dan entered her apartment and helped himself in the living room. Putting on a video game to compete with each other. After that, they watched a tv show together, watching it with comfortable silence.

Dan had something on his mind that night. He had two voices in his head, debating about the question he was thinking. He decided to share it anyway.

'El... Can I ask you something?'

~~~

Eleanor is currently buttoning up her khaki green and black flannel shirt, tucking in the ends of her shirt in her black skinny jeans, making it look more presentable.
Eleanor doesn't really wear dresses, every time she at least tries wearing them she felt expose, though, it feels like she's centre of attention, and she hates the feeling of being centre of attention.
She chose green because it makes her skin complexion less red. Since being Scottish and ginger, her skin is sensitive and her pale white skin to be more pink toned. Therefore, green evening out her complexion.

She was asked by Dan to go to his little party that him, Phil, and his team organised, for congratulating Dan and Phil for having the tour being successful and thanking the team for their hard workmanship. And Dan was asked to bring a plus one.

When Dan asked the invite, he was kind enough to let her decide for a couple of days. Telling her that she didn't have to go if she don't want to and mentioning it may be a big crowd with people she doesn't know.
She agreed on doing so. She debated at first, her being in a big crowd and people she doesn't know will make her anxious, but she also want to be bold and make a few more friends. Like she did with Louise, Hazel, Dodie, Jack and Daniel J Layton.

Dan knocked on her door, as Eleanor opened the door, it revealed a very handsome looking Dan; who was wearing a black dress shirt.
Dan had also the same facial expression as Eleanor's; Eyes that glimmered with stun and mouths that was slightly ajar from almost taking their breath away.

'You ready to go?'

~~~

Dan promised Eleanor that he wouldn't leave her side, he didn't want to be an arsehole and completely abandoning her with strangers that she doesn't know.

As they entered the party, she was met with loud-ish music and loud chatter. She felt her hands starting to shake, so she dug them in her pockets as soon as her and Dan found a spot to stand.

As Dan chatted along with a few people, Eleanor started to observe her surroundings. She looked around the room, checking out what everyone was wearing, most of the girls were wearing similar to what she's wearing; a shirt and jeans, whilst others wore dresses that were casual for the event. Most of men wore dress shirts and some wore casual shirts.
She spotted Phil talking to a man who looked similar to him, she was guessing that he was Phil's brother, whom Dan mentioned before.
Everyone had drinks in their hands; either a glass with black or bright blue liquid drink in everyone's hands. Eleanor wasn't much of a drinker, so she kindly rejected offers.

Some man had a microphone in their hand and announced that Dan and Phil should present a speech. Dan told Eleanor to stay put whilst he moved to the man with the microphone.
As Dan and Phil spoke, Eleanor was checking out Dan and how he looked. She admired his features, his awkwardness and his success in life.

Dan told her about his YouTube channel, about his book and tour and how far he had become within his life, from support from his friends, Phil, for example, and his YouTube fan community, he had made it, he is well known and well loved. His YouTube personality is no different to his real life personality. And that is why Eleanor likes him, not because of his fame, but for who he is as a real person. He makes people happy, people around him and around the world.

And she realises that she is falling for him.

~~~

Dan finished hugging and chatting to everyone, he found Eleanor still in the same spot since the last time he left her for the speech. He went up to her and gave her a smile, he leaned in towards her ear and whispered, loud enough for her to hear.

'Let's leave this place...'

He grabbed her wrist and lead her out outside unnoticed. He felt crowed and a little tired from being in the same place for too long.
He wanted some fresh air.

They walked together in silence, the only noise that surrounded them was the red busses that drove past them. Dan knew where he was and guided her to a place where he wanted to go.

He took her to the Westminster bridge, the bridge that was right next to Big Ben. He watched Eleanor's reaction with surprise, knowing that she hasn't been to this place before. Her smile lit with up happiness, making Dan smile as well. They both leaned on the railing and observe what's in front of them. Eleanor kept looking on her right, smiling every time she sees Big Ben.

Dan watched her in awe. He had never seen so beautiful before. He took her right hand and rubbed his thumb over her hand. She'd turned to her right to look at Dan, she felt a bit confused. Dan opened his mouth to say something, but he was speechless, he couldn't find the words to express what he's feeling. He moved his left hand to her face, placing it on her cheek. He leaned in, closing his eyes. Eleanor doing the same. Their lips were pressed against each other. It felt familiar to Dan. It was soft, slow and passionate. They kissed for a few seconds before releasing. As soon their lips disconnect, it started pouring down with rain. He pressed his forehead against hers. He didn't care that his hair was curly from the rain.

'I like you.. A lot..'

Eleanor giggled, smiled and leaned back onto Dan's lips. Both smiling into the kiss.

'I really like you a lot too'

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Edited.

Hello, back again.
How was your holidays? Good? Mine was pretty good.

So how was this chapter, how is your feels at this point?

Anyways. I've had a mini existential crisis and realised that in a few more days it's going to be 2017. To be honest, half of me is not ready but the other half is.

I've woken up to some devastating news that Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in Star Wars, has past away.
Is this a sign that Carrie Fisher knew that 2017 is going to be shit and has died before it goes to shit?
Whelp.
May the force be with you Carrie. You will be deeply missed, especially from the Star Wars fandom.