Family (A Dan Howell Fic)

.:Surprises:.

It was December 25, 2014. We had been together most of the week. If Dan and Phil had to go somewhere, I would tag along. I wouldn't get in the way of course. Just sit and watch.

Phil left to see his family a few days ago, and Dan left yesterday. It was just me at home. I told myself that I would surprise them by cleaning up. The bath, the lounge. The kitchen was a mess. Tomorrow they would be back, and I still haven't done anything yet. I wish I wasn't alone for Christmas, but I had nowhere to go. Of course Dan offered for me to come along, but I wasn't sure I wanted to meet his family this quickly. I was kind of lonely here. Dan would call often, Phil, a few times. I tried not to let them know I was feeling alone, because knowing them, they would rush back and keep company. I wanted them to spend time with their family during the season.

I actually got up after 2 hours of tumblr, made some breakfast, and started to organize the shelves and put away the dishes from the washer. I even made a grocery list for what to buy. Dan and Phil have been so gracious to me, I was going to make dinner tomorrow night for them.

I then cleaned other parts of the flat, then rewarded myself with some Netflix. It didn't feel like Christmas. I guess it was because I was alone. I didn't have my mum playing Christmas music, I wasn't at home, I have nothing fun planned, and I've had a bipolar week, as you've probably noticed.

December was a big month for me. My whole life changed. I got a text message and looked at my phone.

"Hi, it's Zoe! I'm not sure you remember me. We met at Louise's breakfast. Dan told me you would be alone today, would you like to celebrate Christmas with us?"

I'm guessing Zoella was the only person who was willing to have me crash Christmas. She was the last person I expected. But it was FREAKING ZOELLA! I want going to turn her down.

"Yea, I would absolutely love to, I just finished chores.😊" I sent.

She gave me her address and I cleaned up my area and got ready. I wasn't sure what to wear, but I went for casual.

I then texted Dan.

"Why did you tell Zoe to spend Christmas with me?"

"You were alone. ON CHRISTMAS. I wasn't going to let that happen?"

"Why Zoella? Was everyone else busy?"

"Maybe. Anyways, they will love having you, I've told them a lot about you."

"Good things, hopefully. #X"

I started to drive, they lived a bit far, but not too bad. I knocked on the door, expecting a party guest to answer. It was loud, so I assumed I was just another invite.

The door opened to loud music, and just Alfie Deyes. He was very tall and I was an ant compared to him. I couldn't see anyone in the room behind him. Was I the only guest?

"Hi, welcome!" He said to me, he was vlogging at the time, so he then introduced me vaguely to the camera and then brought Zoe into the room.

"Hi, Alyssa! I'm so glad you came!" She cheered.

"But you don't even know me." I smiled.

"Yes, but I've heard a lot about you, and I have a ton of questions."

"Really? Like what?"

"Like about you and Dan?!" I blushed

I could tell she just wanted to make me feel comfortable, but wasn't that interested in having me here as much as I thought.

"I have a gift for you!" She ran into the other room.

"Oh, I didn't get you anything, I'm sorry."