Chapter 5: Enjoy the Moment

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by LoriAsh_

by LoriAsh_

You looked at Dan and Phil skeptically. Did they really just ask you to make a video with them? Were they crazy? You weren't popular enough for that. They would end up regretting it. The hate and the dislikes they would get on the video would astound them.
"Umm. You don't want to do that." you told them.
"Why not?" Phil asked confused.
"I don't have enough subscribers for that." you informed.
"What? It's not like you have to pay some subscriber fee in order to collab with us." Dan said smiling like you were being completely ridiculous.
"Not a fee, but you guys would pay for it. The thing is that I'm not a big enough YouTuber for your community to accept me easily. They will hate on all of us and you'll get so many dislikes. I've experienced this before. I know what I'm talking about." you insisted.
"It's not that bad. You'll be fine. Now come on. Let's do this." Dan stated with authority. He and Phil started setting up for the video while you shook your head in worry.
You knew this wouldn't end well. You weren't loved immensely by your viewers. Some did. But most were more protective of other more popular YouTubers than you. It wasn't a good idea, but you couldn't say no. Dan had helped you out greatly and Phil was just too nice to disappoint. You would just accept all the repercussions when they came up.
"Alright. We're ready." Phil smiled. "Let's go."

~time skip~

"Bye everyone." Dan and Phil said waving at the camera. You waved as well accidentally getting guacamole in your hair. You all laughed and the video ended there. Once the recording started you had opened up and acted like your regular energetic self. But the concern stayed in the back of your head. Maybe they were right, though. Maybe nothing would happen. It wouldn't be the first time you had been wrong.
"That was so much fun." Phil grinned and picked up some of the dishes that had been used. You and Dan silently agreed and helped with the clean up. After about a half hour, the kitchen was back to it's clean self.
"Your a great cook, Y/N." Dan told you as you all sat down on the sofa, everyone getting their own crease.
"Not really. I'm just used to doing it is all." you replied.
"No. Dan's right. Your help is the only thing that made that meal turn out well." Phil said siding with Dan.
"Guys. It was just chips and dip. It's not that hard." you stated calmly.
"Even so." Phil defended. "We would've messed it up somehow."
You laughed and shook your head. "You'd have to be a complete dolt to mess that up."
They both looked at you as if to say 'we are'.
"You're not." you said.
They raised their eyebrows.
"You're not!" you exclaimed.
They shook their heads in disbelief. Dan grabbed the remote for the TV and switched it on. He flipped through the channels until he got to the cooking channel. You smiled and snickered. He looked at you with the classic Dan smirk.
"What?" he asked with a nervous laugh.
"Nothing." you replied innocently. "You're just studying up. No shame in that."
He sighed and just turned the volume up. You laughed out loud and got out your phone. You needed to text Manda.

Y/N: Hey. I finished school for today.

Manda: How did it go?

Y/N: Great. Turns out I'm actually good at editing. Just not good at understanding technology.

Manda: I meant, how did it go with Dan?

Y/N: What on earth are you talking about?

Manda: Oh please. We both know you have a major crush on him. Don't try to deny it.

Y/N: Look, even if I did like him, which I don't, it would never work. He doesn't like me.

Manda: How would you know?

Y/N: Come on. It's obvious. He's Daniel Howell. I'm just me.

Manda: Don't underestimate yourself. You're amazing. Any guy would be lucky to be with you. Even Daniel Howell.

Y/N: Okay. Sure. Anyway, I need help getting back to my hotel. Can you hook me up?

Manda: Yeah. I'll text a friend.

Y/N: Thanks. You're the best.

Manda: Remember that.

Y/N: What's that supposed to mean? What did you do?

Manda: You're all set. Talk to you later.

Y/N: Wait!

Y/N: Hey!

Y/N: Manda?

You sighed in frustration and turned your phone screen off.
"So. You need help getting back to your hotel." Dan said startling you. You blinked in confusion until it dawned on you.
"Manda texted you." you didn't even need to ask.
"Yeah. She said you're directionally challenged and need a human GPS." he grinned at you.
So that was Manda's evil plan. She was playing matchmaker. You could tell him you didn't need his help, but you really did. You'd get lost going in a straight line.
"I do actually. I'm pathetic at finding places. Even if I've been there a thousand times. It's sad." you looked down in shame.
"Don't worry about it. I'll be happy to take you back." He stood up and walked over to the door. "You coming?"
You jumped up and joined him.
"Let's go." you opened the door and stepped outside. You would kill Manda when you next saw her, but for now you would just enjoy the moment.

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A/N

I'm not exactly sure where this is going, but I like it. How about you guys? >•< 🐱

~Lori