Dreamer (Danisnotonfire)

Chapter 8

Lucy's POV

"Dan? Are you alright?" He was just sitting on his bed, his leg bouncing. He looked almost... Nervous? I'm really seeing things today.

"Lucy, I need to tell you something. I'm just going to come right out and say it- I like spending time with you. I enjoy your company... I really like you."

I stood there for a second, dumbfounded. Did Dan just say he... likes me? My mouth parted slightly, and my heart started to pound. Is this real life? Am I dreaming? Please tell me I'm not dreaming...

"Lucy? Say something. Please." he looked desperate. Worried. Anxious.

"I- Dan..."

"It's okay, I understand. I'm rushing. I don't want to push, I'm sorry. I-"

"Dan," I interrupt him. "It's okay. I- I like you too."

Relief covered his face, followed by a smile, dimples and all. He stood up to face me. "Really? You do?"

I laughed. "Of course I do. I've been watching your channel for a year, I've been in love with you."

His face turned a bright red. "Oh, right. I forgot..." He looked down at his feet, embarrassed. I just laughed again. He's so cute when he's nervous.

"Don't worry, Dan. You don't have to be nervous."

He looked up at me. "Are you still going to go?"

Oh. I forgot. I was going back to my hotel. I looked out the window, hoping the rain had picked up. It hadn't. In fact, it stopped completely.

"Do you want me to go?" I looked back at him, then at the floor. Please say no, please say no...

"Honestly? No." I looked back up at him. He was smiling, so I smiled back.

"Then I'll stay."

His smile widened- as if that was possible- and he pulled me into a hug. "Great! I'll go tell Phil. We can go get your things from the hotel and you can check out. You could stay in my room, I'll sleep on the sofa. We can go out for dinner tonight, if you want. I know this great place-"

"Dan, it sounds great."

He smiles. "Okay!" And with that, he ran off to tell Phil. When I was sure he was gone, I quietly screamed. Dan Howell, the Dan Howell, likes me! I look at my reflection and tell myself to calm down, but inside I'm a mess. A squealing, fangirling mess.

Dan Howell, Danisnotonfire, likes me!

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I figured I'd give you another quick chapter tonight, just because. Thank you for reading and voting! It really means a lot. I hope you enjoy.

-Sarah