Weird [Dan Howell AU]

PT. 5

Anna's POV

"I'm sleeping over." I announced cuddling into the pillow I was occupied with. Dan and Phil both turned to me and Phil nodded, before looking at Dan.

"Are you staying over as well? Or do you have to head home?" Phil asked Dan, he replied with a shrug before it seemed to dawn on him it was 8:00 pm.

"I can't actually. I mean you've met me a few hours ago." He said, I nodded with a yawn laying my head on Phil's shoulder, as Dan was getting ready to go.

"I'm off." Dan said and I got up and walked over to him. I decided to send him off with a big warm hug, he seemed a bit confused at the gesture but hugged me back.

"You're quite comfortable with everyone." He pointed out.

"Yeah I guess I am." I admitted, every since I was a little kid I loved being friendly and trusting everyone. I've been told my attitude would get me involved with the wrong people but I don't want to change that trait just yet.

"That's really nice. I wish I could hang with people and not get awkward about it." He said with an eye roll, like awkwardness was a norm for him.

"You should try." I suggested with a kind smile and he looked into my eyes for a bit before nodding and leaving.

"Hey...um Anna, do you think we could talk about something?" Phil said laying with his fingers, I furrowed my eyebrows and sat next to him.

"Yeah what is it?" I asked him, although I wasn't a serious person, I could be serious when I wanted to.

"I think I...um-" he cut himself off with a sigh, which got me more intrigued with what he would say. I didn't butt in but waited patiently.

"I might like somebody." He said and I immediately smiled and squealed. I wrapped my arms around him and shook him.

"Oh my god, who is it? Tell me please." I begged, his response was to scratch the back of his head and look at me.

"I'm not telling you, you'll pull the same thing you did with Leah." He said and I remembered the scenario clearly. He had told me he liked an outgoing girl named Leah, she was short and pretty. Leah and I had a lot in common, except the fact she talked shit about everyone. It was in our second year in High School, on a day Phil was absent I had told our group of friends Phil and Leah would look cute together. Our friends agreed and tried to get Leah and Phil to date which ended awkwardly and ruined his chances since she was uncomfortable.

"I didn't tell her you liked her though..." I tried to convince him but he kept on a stern face. "I promise I won't tell anyone please, I'll keep quiet I swear." I tried again but he shook his head, his fringe flopping a bit.

"No Anna, I'm just asking for help. What do girls...like?" He asked awkwardly, reminding me of the boy who had just left, Dan. He was awkwardly and it seemed he was proud to admit it.

"You're tall, some girls love tall boys. You're cute, I guess that works too. I guess if you're kind, funny...I don't know fun to be around she'll fall for you." I said with a shrug, his ears perked up at the work funny and he smiled.

"Want to hear a joke?" He asked and I frowned knowing Phil sucked at jokes.

"Not really."

"Oh come on!" He pleaded, I rolled my eyes and nodded, telling him to go ahead.

"What do you call a fake noodle?" Phil asked and I groaned.

"An Impasta!" Phil said, excitement filling his bright blue eyes.

"Oh god." I sighed before shutting my eyes and surprising a smile. However, I wasn't good at this and burst out in laughter.

"You're such an idiot." I said laughing loudly, he seemed happy at my laughter, and looked down shyly. He probably knew his joke was lame.

"Go to sleep Phil." I said, getting up from our makeshift blankets on the floor. I had to wash my makeup off and get a change of clothes. By now I knew how to do that, so Phil snuggled into one of his pillows as I rushed up his stairs.

After using face wash to get off my makeup, I reminded myself to bring some makeup remover next time. I got off all of it, and then I rushed to Phil's room, not bothering to turn on the lights. I raided his drawers for clothes, after seeing a Halloween sweater I grabbed the edge of it but immediately lost my grip when I heard a voice.

"I wanted to move away from all of that! How can you forget her?! You should have worked harder for her! You guys are pathetic, and don't give a damn!" Dan yelled, except it was coming from inside Phil's house, it came from next door. I almost forgot Dan loves next door.

Phil's window was cracked opened, while Dan's was wide open. I immediately pressed myself against Phil's wall, hoping Dan wouldn't spot me from his room.

"Dan I don't understand why you can't let go. It was a year ago! Dan just try to forget it, it can't hurt you anymore!" A woman pleaded, I couldn't see anything, to keep myself even more hidden I slid down the wall and crawled underneath the window.

I shouldn't be so nosy. I should change and go, Phil must be waiting for me. I ignored my thoughts as Dan yelled again.

"I'm scared!" He yelled, his voice cracking a bit. I felt a tug at my heart for the boy I barely knew. "I'm scared that I'll be murdered or something and you'll get over me. I don't feel important anymore." He said as he held back a sob, I knew if I peaked over the window the sight would be painful. The emotion in his voice made my eyes water a bit.

"Dan honey..." The woman sighed it she never got to finish her sentence.

"Go away." He yelled and I heard a bit of shoving. This was my chance to escape. I crawled out the door and down the hall. I composed myself, and began to pretend I was just entering the room.

I walked in, flicking the lights on, ignoring the window. I glanced a bit and saw Dan sitting near his window, staring at me. I opened up Phil's drawer and grabbed the familiar sweater, I had decided on beforehand. I decided I would just go with the sweater.

I began to unbutton my shirt, glancing to the side to see Dan's eyes were still on me. I couldn't just stop changing , he'll know I knew he was there. I slowly continued to unbutton my short, urging Dan to look away.

I decided to close Phil's door and casually stroll to the window. That's not suspicious, I closed the door and walked to the window, my unbuttoned blouse hugging my body. I looked up and saw Dan, I waved to him and he smiled as a returning motion. I drew Phil's curtains and sighed.

What was Dan talking about before? What has him so scared?

I ignored my thoughts, slipping off my button up and slipping on Phil's sweater. My thoughts wondered to who Phil liked, he didn't really talk to many girls. Who would he like then?

I took off my shorts but felt a bit nude, so I opened up Phil's drawers again, I saw some boxer shorts. Without a thought I slipped them on and closed the light.

I rushed down the stairs and into the comfy sheets on the living room floor.

"Are you wearing my boxers?" Phil asked with a blush and I nodded, snugging into the sheets, Phil turned off the lights and I moved towards him, feeling frightened by the darkness under the couches.

I made a move and snuggled into Phil, he didn't mind as he wrapped an arm around me. I felt guilty as I imagined Phil as Dan, hugging me close to him. I wondered if Phil thought of his mystery girl instead of me, and I knew that was likely. However, thoughts of Dan disappeared as I smelled Phil's familiar scent.

Phil was my best friend and I liked him. He was the greatest friend ever. I just prayed no one would walk into his house early in the morning and see us cuddling.