Dan Howell x Reader | Chris' Sister

Stronger

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(y/n) POV

I nervously twiddled my thumbs, wishing I could sink into the black hole that is my sofa crease.

Maybe I shouldn't say anything about Ali. I'm just being unrealistic and I don't want him to think of me as overbearing. Then again, you can't keep things from your boyfriend (y/n). Then the whole relationship is a lie!

Damn it.

"Why is this so hard?! Dan is... well... Dan. Nothing is different. You'll be fine"I reassured myself. 

The door open and Dan walked in looking tired. 

Shoot. He's coming from BBC. He's always tired. Maybe this isn't the best time. NO. Get a grip (y/n). You can do this.

I stood up and Dan rubbed his eyes looking over at me.

"(y/n)? What are you doing here so late? And why do you look so nervous?" he asked walking over to give me a gentle hug. He could always read me so well. No getting out of it now.

"Dan..." I began. He looked at me concerned. He was trying to make it easier for me, but seeing how much he cared was going to make what I was going to say sound ridiculous.

"I don't want to seem crazy and overbearing, but it kind of hurt my feeling when you ditched Phil and I the other day. All for some girl you met just the day before." I said, obviously hinting that I was jealous. My breath hitched and I held it searching for some sort of sign in Dan's face.

He looked confused.

"Just met the day before?" he questioned. I nodded.

He took my hands in his and I pried my attention away from his face towards them.

"Ali is an old friend from school, (y/n). She was just visiting from America." he explained.

Well that made me look horrible.

"Oh... sorry." I said. What else what was I going to say?

"There is no need to be sorry (y/n). I totally understand the mistake and you are justified to think whatever you want. I am really sorry I cancelled but she's out of town now and I wanted to catch up. You just need to know that you mean everything to me and that no girl will ever come between us. You can trust me. I love you..." he said. He widened his eyes at the slightly trailed off words.

He loves me.

Of course I knew it, but I had never heard him say it.

He looked at me nervously.

"I love you too." I said grinning like an idiot. He pulled me into a kiss, small butterflies erupting in my stomach. We pulled into a hug staying there enjoying each other's warmth.

"I'm sorry I got jealous. It was stupid. I'm just so glad you are so awesome." I said my breath against his shirt.

"It's fine, just as long as you trust me." he said.

Silence filled the room. Not an uncomfortable silence, just comfort in listening to each other breathing.

We were back.

And stronger than ever.

After about an eternity of hugging, we both sat down on the couch to watch a movie. I rested my head in the crook of his neck, legs curled up in a ball. He wrapped his arms around my waist and I sighed into him. 

Perfect.

Woah, that escalated from about a 2 to a frickin' 10! What the hell am I doing?! I hope you enjoyed inklings. Stay awesome!