Florences dad (phan)

「first day 」

-Dan POV-

"Florence do you have your lunch bag?"

I was stressed.
It was my daughter, Florences, first day at her school. She's 4 and not the most well behaved child if I'm honest.

"Yes daddy!" She says as she comes bouncing out the kitchen, her dark curls flopping around her round face. She had her little uniform on and, I was emotional.

My little girls first day at school. I needed to commemorate it. "Let daddy get a photo of you!" She trotted over with her blue square lunchbox, pink unicorn backpack and smiled a large smile, one of her front teeth missing.

I took the photo and shown her. As she looked at the photo I seen the time, 8:45.

Shit.

"C'mon Flo, you're gonna be late on your first day!" She let out a little scream and then giggled. I helped her slip on her little boots and got her into the car.

The drive to her school was 10 minuets and the whole time Florence sung disney princess songs, Mulan being her favourite. I hopped out the car and helped her out and grabbed her lunchbox for her and we sped walk to the school gates.

"All new students this way please!" A woman with straight, long, blonde hair called out. I seen parents lead their children over and they all looked to be around Florences age, so I just followed them.

I felt a tug on my hand and looked down at Flo, she was crying. I instantly drop to my knees and wipe her cheeks. "Flo whats wrong sweetie?" She continued to let out little cries as she stuttered out, "Daddy I don't know anyone here, you're my only friend here." I pulled her into a hug and told her,

"Flo, you're such a friendly, beautiful girl. You'll make loads of friends! Look theres a girl and she's got a princess bag!" I pointed to a small girl who was holding her mums hand and had a princess lunchbox.

"I-I like p-princesses." Flo stuttered out, not taking her eyes off the small blonde girl. "You do! Why don't you go talk to her?" Flo shook her head erratically. "I'll come with you." I reassured her and stood up and guided her to the little girl in the line of new students.

"I- I like your bag." Flo said to the girl, still gripping onto my hand. The little girl spun around and looked at Florence before smiling brightly. "Thanks! My favourite is Snow White, what about you?" She asked turning fully towards Flo. "M-Mulan." Flo stuttered out. "Woah, I've never met anyone who likes Mulan! I love Mulan! We should be friends!" She took Flo's hand and tugged her slightly.

"Okay!" Flo said, a smile appearing on her little face, and all nerves seemed to run out of her body. The little girls started chatting about Disney and I just stood and watched. "Oh Madeleine! Have you made a friend?" A woman came over, she had strawberry blonde hair with brown eyes and was wearing a blazer and skirt while holding a handbag.

"Yes Mummy! This is Florence! Her name is so cool I've never met anyone called that before! And she likes Disney! And we're best friends." The little girl says as she wrapped her small arms around Flo's neck and Flo smiled.

"It's very lovely to meet you Florence, I'm Madeleines mum." She says. Florence mutters a small hello and the girls continue to talk about Cinderella. "Any you must be Florences dad?" The woman turns to me. "Yeah, I am." I said smiling. "I can tell! She's a double of you! Oh my goodness she's adorable." She gushes.

"Thanks! So is Madeleine. I'm Dan by the way."

"Aubrey." The woman answered.

A teacher called that the students were going in now so I bent down to Florence, "Have an amazing day Flo, I love you so much okay? Make lots of friends!" She hugged me. "I love you too Daddy so much! You're my best friend!" My heart swelled and I smiled. "Bye have a good day I'll see you soon!" I called as she walked into school, hand connected with Madeleines.

I walked out of the school and got into the car and started driving home. I didn't have work today so I was good. I worked as a Radio Host for BBC radio 1 but my boss said I could have the day off as it was Florences first day, which I was extremely grateful for.

The rest of my day consisted of cleaning the house, binging tv shows and worrying about Florence. Soon enough it was 2:40 and Florence finished school in twenty minutes. I got into my car and drove to the school, buzzing with excitement to see my little girl again.

I waited in the yard and soon enough the door for Florences class opened and the kids all proceeded onto the yard and met with their parents. I seen a mop of curls bounding towards me and I bend down and am hit with the weight of my little girl. "DADDY!" She cried out. "I missed you so much! School was so good, I love it! Me and Madeleine sit on the yellow table together and we are best best BEST friends!!" I was overwhelmed with all the speech. "Wow that sounds amazing!"

Madeleine came over to Florence and told her "Florence I can't find my Mummy, I think she's at a meeting can I stand with you until I find her?" Aw poor kid. "Can she stand with us Daddy?" Florence asked me. "Yeah of course." I tell her. "Hello Madeleine, I'm Florences dad." I bend down to talk to the blonde haired little girl. "Wow you're so tall Florences dad! You're like a giant! But like a nice giant because some giants are mean like in Jack and the beanstalk!" I laughed, "Yeah I'm a nice giant."

"Madeleine! Sorry I'm late! C'mon I have a meeting to get to in 10 minuets!" Aubrey came bounding over and took the little girls hand. "She could come to mine for a bit if that's easier? I'll give her tea and make sure she has a good play time with Florence?" I tell Aubrey.

"Oh Dan you don't need to, honestly!" Aubrey said, slightly out of breath. "No here, let me give you my number and you can text me you're address and I'll drop her off say 7?"

Aubrey lets out a long sigh. "You're an angel, thank you so much Dan!" She gives me her phone and I punch my number in and save myself as, 'Dan Howell (Florences dad).' She thanks me again and tells Madeleine the plan and her and Flo share a little sequel and start jumping up and down.

I take Madeline and Florence to the car and tell them to buckle up before we sped off back to the apartment.

(a/n i hope you enjoy the first chapter!✨)