Fine Line Between Love and Hate | Dan x Reader High School

That Awkward Feeling

Hey! I haven't uploaded this story in so long! I miss it! 

In the last chapter, (y/n) left after an unwanted encounter with Martyn, Phil's older brother!

I lowkey forgot about that.

hah.

Enjoy~

(y/n)'s POV

I hurried down the driveway when Mrs. Lester pulled in. I waved to her and she got out of the car.

"Where you off to? I thought you were with Phil?" she asked. I swallowed and nodded.

"I have to head home now." I said. She nodded.

"Hey mom need help with groceries?" I turned to look at Martyn heading towards us. He looked up from his phone at me and I looked away awkwardly. 

"Yes, that'd be wonderful. You get home safe, (y/n)" Mrs. Lester said. I nodded and walked off quickly. My phone buzzed in my pocket and I picked up the call. 

"Hello?"

"(y/n), what the hell did Martyn do exactly?"

"Nothing Phil. He just attempted to kiss me."

"What?!"

"Not a big deal. Just forget about it and don't tell your mum, she'll have a stroke." 

"Yeah, yeah."

"Thank you."

"Sorry about Martyn assaulting you."

"No, no don't be sorry. He's vulnerable and lonely. I don't blame either of you for his advance on me." 

"Thanks."

"Love you Phil"

"Love ya too bestie."

"Bye dork"

"BYE!"

I ended the call and heaved a sigh of relief. Phil is such a good friend. My footsteps fell in rhythm with the squares of the sidewalk, 2 steps in each, as I walked.

"Who tried to kiss you?" I whipped my head round to see Dan standing there with his arms crossed. I rolled my eyes and continued walking, pulling otu my earbuds and untangling them. "I asked you a question you know." Dan said, falling in rhythm with my footsteps.

"And I asked you to leave me the fuck alone, so I guess we're both unhappy." I said, plugging in my earbud, pressing play. I didn't get to catch the song as both were ripped from my ears. Dan stopped to stand in front of me, holding each ear phone in either hand. I crossed my arms.

"Go away." I said, pulling the cord. It didn't budge from his hand.

"Who tried to kiss you?" he pressed.

"Why the fuck do you care?!" I asked. He seemed taken aback. "That's what I thought." I said, pulling my ear buds from him. I plugged them back in my ears and brushed past him. He caught my arm and I stumbled, my music falling from my ears naturally. Was I ever going to be able to listen to my music?!

"Look, I'm sorry about everything and you know I am. I just want to start over and I know you'll never let me, but that doesn't mean I won't stop trying to be your friend." he said. I looked away, down at my shoes, taking a breath. We stood in silence for quite a while.

"Martyn."

"What?" he asked.

"You asked the question!" I said.

"As in Phil's older brother Martyn?" he asked. I nodded. "Wow, that's crazy." he said.

"Can I ask something?" I asked, looking at him.