Jealous | Dan Howell

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"We did it, Dan. We found a house." I sigh happily as soon as I close the car door.

"It's beautiful. It's perfect." Dan responds and grabs my hand, "I have to admit, after seeing that last house I wanted to give up."

"Right? It was terrible. But, I'm glad we checked this one out."

He nods, "Yeah...so, how about we stay in LA for awhile before going back?"

"Sure. What do you wanna do?"

He shrugs, "Whatever you'd like. But around sunset, I'd like to go to Santa Monica."

"Aw, how romantic." I smile and start the car, "How about we go to the zoo? That'll take a few hours, by the time we get out and drive to the beach, it'll be about sunset."

He smiles, "That sounds good."

•••

Around 8:30 we arrive to Santa Monica as the sun begins to set.

"So, what do you want to do? Do you want to play a few games, try to win the baby his or her first plush?"

"I'd love to," he says with a chuckle.

We get out of the car and he grabs my hand as we start to walk towards the pier.

Dan leads me to the whack-a-mole game and gives the game operator money. As the game goes on, I can't help but laugh at how terrible of a job Dan is doing.

Needless to say, he didn't win a prize. "Shit, I thought I had cat-like reflexes." He pouts.

"Let me try," I say, giving the man more money.

I hit every mole that popped up, earning me 150 points, and getting the option to choose whatever prize I want.

"I'll take that teddy bear, please." I point to the cute teddy bear and thank the man when he gives it to me.

Dan just shakes his head, smiling, "I want to leave. I'm so embarrassed."

"Aw, it's okay, honey, even if you did win, our child would find out you're a loser eventually."

"That's true," he frowns and I smile and kiss his cheek.

"You know I'm joking, right? You're a winner to me."

"Yeah, right." He just chuckles and grabs my hand as we start to walk towards the Pacific Wheel.

"I'm serious, Dan."

"Well, I suppose since I'm lucky enough to have you, I'm a winner."

I place a hand over my heart and sigh, "You're the sweetest."

"I know." He smirks as we get in line to go on the Ferris wheel. "Is this safe for you to go on?"

I nod, "Yeah. I just don't think it'd be the best for me to ride coasters or anything."

"Okay, just making sure." He smiles.

I grab his hand, "The baby hasn't even been born yet and you're already concerned about their health."

"Hey, if I'm going to be an excellent dad, the child's health has to come before anything else."

I shake my head, smiling, "You know, I was so scared to tell you I was pregnant. I thought you would break up with me, because you weren't ready to settle down, and have a family yet."

"To be honest, ever since I've been with you...ever since our first time, I guess, I've been ready."

"So you're saying ever since we got drunk and hooked up at that party-"