This is the fanfic I've been writing for a while for my friend, and I've decided to publish it online! I've already got 41 pages written (Microsoft Word - Font: Garamond, Size: 16), so it will be updated regularly! - Amy
"I can't believe you're really going! Remember when you were younger, and you use to tell us that you wanted to move to England? Well I guess we're sorry that we didn't believe you." Mom looked over at Dad who was forcing a smile, it was obvious that neither of them wanted me to go but I was certain about this decision, it's one of the only things I've ever wanted so bad in life.
"Well," I picked up my bags, "I'll call you when I get there."
"Be sure too!" Mom tried stroking my face but I caught her wrist in time.
"18 mom, not 4."
She looked down, "Oh right, yeah."
I hugged them both goodbye before boarding my plane, I wasn't concerned about the plane journey, I was afraid that Amy wouldn't be at the airport when I arrived. She held a world record of being late to places so leaving me to look like a loner at an airport sounds like something she'd do.
The plane came to a smooth landing and luckily, I saw Amy through the café window. I rushed in that direction, dragging my large suitcases with me.
She looked up from her coffee and smiled, I grinned back, ecstatic that I was finally here, and relieved that she'd showed up on time.
"Hey." I sat down opposite her, she put her phone down and looked like she was going to scream.
"I can't believe you're finally here! You have no idea how long I've been preparing my apartment! There was dusting and hovering an—"
"There's a McDonalds over there." A guy I'd never seen in my life approached us.
"No shit, what was the biggest clue? The advertising everywhere or the FUCKING MASSIVE SIGN?" Amy casually talked to this stranger.
He looked over in my direction and went to awkwardly hug me or my shoulders as I was sitting down. I put my arms up defensively while he squished my entire upperbody. 'Brother' Amy mouthed. I kept my tense position until he let go.
"You must be Brittney!" He grinned, I wasn't sure if he was being a sarcastic jerk or an overfriendly creep.
"Yeah." I looked back over towards Amy who was pinching the bridge of her nose at her embarrassing brother.
"I'm Matt." He turned to Amy, "I need money, like now! McDonalds!" He pointed back towards the crowded restaurant like an excited 5 year old.
She pulled out £10 and shooed him away. The boy who'd been casually standing next to Matt eyed me.
"I'm Dan," I sat awkwardly until he put out his hand, "Sorry about my mate, he's a bit weird in the head." He bit his lip as I shook his hand.
"Brittney, Bug, Little Bug, whatever you want to call me." I was screaming on the inside, this guy was so hot, and he was talking to me!
"Little bug's cute." He winked before trailing after his friend.
I turned back to Amy, trying to process everything that had just happened, Amy's overfriendly brother to a fit guy called Dan winking at me, England always looked amazing but wow. This was fantastic already.
"Sorry," Amy swallowed the coffee she'd been holding in her mouth for the past minute, "I needed a ride and Matt was available, and well, he had to drag his douchey friend along."
Did she just called Dan; douchey?
"Who Dan? He seems alright, it's Matt I'm slightly scared of." I looked back over at the two, who were almost at the front of the queue in McDonalds.
"Mhmm." She mumbled going back to her phone.
"Bye girls!" Matt called after us before speeding down the road.
We'd finished eating and I was tired so we drove back to Amy's. She called the elevator before stepping in and pressing the button to go to the 15th floor.
We stood in silence, my bags started to feel heavier than before, and I'd gratefully accept a comfy couch.
We stayed silent whilst Amy inserted the key into apartment 73's door, she slowly opened the door. The whole apartment smelt sweet, like scented candles, but there was that kick of burnt toast.
"Tea, coffee?" She asked, entering the kitchen area which was separated from the lounge by wooden worktops.
"Just a water please." I placed my bags down next to the coffee table before relaxing on the couch.
She brought over my water and laughed, "Make yourself at home."
"This IS home now!" I implied.
She grinned and flicked on the T.V, moving my legs so she could get by, "I'm surprised you haven't instantly logged into Tumblr." She grinned towards me.
I shook my head, removing my laptop from it's case, "Surely I wouldn't do THAT?"
She laughed as I plugged the battery lead into the wall and connected to the interent.
The first thing that caught my eye was a new friend request on Facebook. 'Dan Howell', I assumed that was the Dan I met at the airport. I pondered my mouse over the decline button before moving and clicking 'accept'.
Amy's face appeared in my way, "Daniel aaaay?" She teased.
I playfully cleared my throat, "Er excuse me, private?!"
She laughed, "You live in my apartment now, there IS no privacy."
I shuddered.
"Well of course like in the shower and stuff," She noticed my uncomfortableness and saved herself, "I mean like with boys and stuff."
"Yeah well," I sipped at my water, "Whatever I want private, STAYS private."
She giggled as her dirty mind kicked in. I sighed and went back to Facebook. A new message popped up,
Hey
- Dan
I waited a couple minutes before replying a simple 'Hi'. Amy was still straining over my shoulder before she tutted.
"Be careful around him, he's played me, and many other girls around before."
I raised an eyebrow, "What are you trying to say?"
"I don't know, either keep a distance or be prepared for his charm."
"Are you coming?" Amy broke my Tumblr trance.
"Wha-?" I must've just said yes to a question I want paying attention to.
She sighed, "I'm going over to Matt's, I'm not sure for how long, are you coming? I'm sure Dan will be there so you can stop looking at his Facebook pictures and actually see him."
I got up like a shot, closing my laptop, glancing in the mirror, fixing my hair and smoothing out some makeup before nodding, "Let's go."
We had to walk 2 miles as Amy didn't have a car, but it was a nice walk. We got to catch up on things, friends, family, and we spoke about the future, down to the slightest 'splitting the shopping bill' conversation.
When we arrived at their block of flats, it wasn't hard to find Matt's place, the one with the windows wide open and unidentifiable music blaring out.
Amy called their flat and we were greeted with a drunken 'Yeah, come up.' as we were granted access.
We didn't even knock, the door seemed jammed with something so Amy kicked it open, knocking down a picture and someone who was standing behind the door.
"Oh! Hey sis!" Matt's words were slurred as he stumbled our way.
"It's 3pm?!" She spat as she caught a whiff of his alcohol scented breath.
"And!?" He laughed, "YOLO!"
Dan looked over in my direction, he looked sober, actually ALL of Matt's friends looked sober.
Amy sat on the couch with Matt, putting up with him lolling all over the place. She poured a glass of water and put it to his lips. I stood with my arms crossed in the corner, watching the younger sister nurse her older brother.
Out the corner of my eye, I saw Dan shuffling closer to me.
"Want to go?" His breath was cool by my ear.
I looked back over at Amy who was still trying to get Matt to properly communicate. His other friends had raided his fridge and Dan seemed to be the only sympathetic one.
I looked at him and nodded.
I'll update tomorrow! But in the meantime, reviews would be much appreciated!