Spooky Week 2018

Fall...The Colors Leave Me Breathless

Summary:  It's their seven-year anniversary and pastel Dan is nervous about letting his punk boyfriend Phil plan their anniversary date. But when Phil is able to surprise his boyfriend with the perfect date Dan didn't think it could get any better. There's no way this day could be more perfect, could it?

Rated: E

Dan bit his lip and nervously pulled on the sleeve of his favorite pastel pink jumper.

"Where are we going, Phil?"

Phil chuckled, "I told you it was a surprise."

"You know I hate surprises," he whined.

Phil chuckled again," Come on baby it's our seven year anniversary and you said I could plan it."

Dan sighed in defeat, "I know, I know. "

Phil reached over with one hand and put it on Dan's. Dan smiled bringing it up to his mouth and placing a gentle kiss on Phil's hand.

They drove the rest of the way in silence and once they approached what Dan assumed was their destination Phil gave him a blindfold to put on.

Once the blindfold was secure Phil gripped his arm so he could carefully guide him so he didn't fall flat on his face.

"Phil is this all really necessary," he whined once again.

"Dan can you calm down for like five minutes; we're almost there," he playfully scolded him.

Dan huffed, "Ugh fine."

Phil playfully rolled his eyes. "Your such a drama queen sometimes."

"That may be true but admit it, you love that about me," he teased back.

"Your right, I do," Phil chuckled.

Phil continued to hold his arm as he guided him to their destination. He couldn't tell where Phil was leading him or what he had planned but he assumed it was something outside because he hadn't heard them enter any buildings.

"Ok just one more minute and we'll be there."

Dan grinned, he could hear the excitement in Phil's voice.

Surprises usually make him super anxious but surprisingly, the closer they got, the more the nervousness melted away. He trusted Phil, he wouldn't ever do anything he didn't think Dan would enjoy.

After a few more steps Phil stopped walking and gently pulled his arm to stop him from going any further.

"Ok ready baby?" he asked.

"Yes!" he answered, excitement dripping from in his voice.

Slowly he felt the blindfold being lifted off his eyes. Since it had been dark under the blindfold he had to blink a few times to let his eyes adjust to the light. The moment his eyes fell on the set up in front of him he let out a breath, "Wow."

Looking around, Dan could tell they were in some sort of apple orchard. The area was covered in apple trees and pumpkins. The sun was just setting and was just over the tops of the trees. It was absolutely stunning. And if the scenery wasn't enough set out in front of him, there was a blue and white checkered blanket, a dark wicker picnic basket sat on top of it. And bringing the scene altogether were the beautiful red flower petals that were scattered across the blanket.

"Phil it's beautiful!" he whispered, shock and love having taken away his voice.

"I thought you might like it., he chuckled.

His heart swelled with pure happiness and joy. Phil knew that fall was his favorite time of the year. All the time he got to listen to Dan go on and on about the beautiful falling leaves and how he loved the smell of the cool crisp air with a hint of cinnamon in it. And Phil was always more than happy to put whatever he was doing aside to indulge his boyfriend in afternoons spent curled up on their sofa, drinking hot chocolates or pumpkin spice lattes, just being with each other.