Hello Again (A Dan Howell Fan-Fic)

Chapter 4

"PHIL! PHIL!"

Before I know it I'm running out into the frostbitten streets of London screaming Phil's name even though he can't hear me, being in a different store a little way down the street. The people around me are all staring at me like I've gone completely mad, but I don't care. Erin and I -obviously- went through a terrible break-up and now that I have a chance to get her back... I'm just over the moon.

"Phil!"

I can see Phil examining a party hat (Probably for an upcoming video or something) through the icy window. I open the door to hear the clinking of the bells above signalling that someone has opened the door. For a second I stand there, so that I can get my breath back so Phil doesn't know I was so excited to tell him I ran over. I shuffle my feet over in his direction and hearing the peculiar noise, looks up expectantly.

"Sh-she gave m-me her number!" I gasp.

I really need to get fit or start to work out it's been on my ever growing list of things to do for a while. I've tried joining gyms but it never worked. Seems I need to work harder if I can't get down the street without being an exasperated mess. That was one thing Erin always hated.

"Really!? That's great! I mean... You shouldn't take advantage of- Oh what am I saying I'm happy as well." He replied with a smile widening at the thought of Erin coming back. They always liked each other (talking about video games and such) and I think Phil was sad he wouldn't be seeing her as much when we broke up.

"Phil, I don't even remember how to do this whole dating thing anymore. When should I call her?" I question.

"You know I'm not any better at this than you."

***

"DAN! YOU LEFT THE CUPBOARD OPEN AGAIN!" Phil screams from the living room.

I'm still dressed in pyjamas and have been laying around the flat for about 3 days, really giving my computer a run for it's money. I can't stop thinking about Erin and how her blue eyes sparkled in the freezing air of January. It's unfair that I'm always the one that needs to call.

"I'M NOT GETTING UP TO CLOSE THE CUPBOARD."

"YES YOU ARE! YOU'LL NEVER LEARN IF YOU DON'T. I'M JUST SAYING." He calls back in a tone as if talking to a puppy who has peed on the carpet. I can hear his foot steps approaching. "What's wrong? You've been laying in bed for the past 3 days.."

"Your plan to wait to call her has been killing me!"

"I don't know what you want to do, but you might seem desperate if you call her right away."

"Phil, it's been a week and a half since I got her number. I don't think I seem desperate. What if she finds another guy? What if she forgot about me!?" I add.

"Dan, pull yourself together! She's one girl in the whole world!" He replies.

"One girl in the whole world that might have pretty friends to pass on to you..."I call back and find myself grinning as Phil sticks his head back into the room, "Yeah, on second thought calling her now might be an amazing idea. Who knows what could happen if you don't?"

***

"C'mon sometime this year. Either you call or I'm going to take the phone and I will." Phil threatens.

"Okay, Okay, Okay..."

"Put it on speaker!" Phil cries excitedley.

I put the phone on speaker and listen to the ringing going off around 3 times until I hear her beautiful crisp voice once again.

"Uh... Hello?" She says.

"Umm hello. I'm that guy from the sweets shop... I'm not sure you remember me at all?"

"Oh yes.", She replies almost instantly, "What took you so long to call Dan?"

"Oh uh, Nothing, Im an extremely busy person.", I lie, " I'm guessing you've watched a few more of my videos."

"Actually I have." She giggles. I'm grinning and I can't even see her face, her voice says it all.

"So, I was wondering if you maybe would like to go on a date with me Saturday night."

"Dan... Today is Saturday." Phil adds.

"Oh! I- uh- sorry I meant... Monday..." I correct myself.

"Well, I'll be right back I need to check my schedule. I'm a extremely busy person. I'll call you back."

~Sorry this was a rather boring chapter, they will get better soon. -Chrissy~