Love At First Text. Phan/Septiplier AU

Chapter 20

A knock sounded on the door of Dan and Phil's apartment. Phil, who was sitting with his laptop on his lap, stood up and opened it. Mark was standing there without anything but a small backpack and a smile on his face. He looked exhausted with thick bags under his eyes and a face that would have been considered pale for an American (not an English man though). Phil pulled him into a tight hug, holding the embrace for slightly longer than what was socially acceptable. "It's so good to finally see you in person!" Phil exclaimed, finally backing away from the hug.

Mark grinned widely, following Phil into the apartment and noticing Dan for the first time. "Dan!" He yelled a little too loudly, tackling him into a hug too. Dan's hug was shorter but it was just as warm and comfortable.

"Tea?" Phil questioned from the kitchen.

"Typical English people, obsessed with their tea but yeah, sure. One sugar, please."

"Coming right up!" The sound of the kettle boiling filled the apartment as Mark bashfully sat down beside Dan.

"When are we planning on leaving then?"

"I was thinking Saturday."

"Awesome. I was thinking about messaging him... is that too forward?"

"Well, no. I'm sure he'd appreciate it, even if he won't admit it. Just make sure he doesn't know you're going to meet him in person."

"I bring tea!" Phil then entered the room, holding two cups of tea. One was inside a Pokémon cup and the other was just in a plain cup. Phil handed the Pokémon cup to Mark who took it gratefully, wrapping his arms around the warm mug.