Set in 2021, which makes Dan around 30 and Phil 34. (also, my first story with 'you' instead of 'I' .Just go with it kiddos.)
Dedicated to Chip/Hulk/Pixx. Sup.
You scroll endlessly through Tumblr, the sky outside your window gradually darkening. You click onto Youtube, changing the song from where you have sunk into a playlist of FOB songs. The playlist descends into other bands, so you click the search bar, watching the blinking cursor for several seconds.
On a whim, you type in danisnotonfire. His last video was over a month ago. You search AmazingPhil, and, much to your surprise, he's uploaded a new video. 'End of an Era' is the title and you swallow thickly. You knew, in the back of your brain, that danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil was never really going to last, that the channels would eventually stop, like the Super Amazing Project. You just didn't think it would hurt so much.
The thumbnail is entirely black and only five minutes long. Heart in your mouth, you click on it.
Phil is sitting on the edge of the sofa, ram-rod straight, not quite looking at the camera. Cardboard boxes are piled around him, some already sello-taped up and others with bundles of clothes falling out.
"Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in ages." he glances around, visibly swallowing.
"I've been busy. Packing." he tries leaning back but there are boxes behind him. One spills a deluge of video games, the Sims 4 falling to the floor.
Phil half-heartedly picks it up and slings it carelessly back on the sofa.
"I've found a great place... Still in London." He amends. "It's a bit bigger than here, but its nice. Nice."
He twists his hands together restlessly and your heart starts to beat faster in fear of what is so obviously going to happen.
"I'll still post videos, but it might be a while. We're... Dan and I are still trying to sort out what belongs to who. I'm going to miss this place." his voice cracks and he dips his head away from the camera.
You feel your own eyes fill with tears.
He nods, blinking fast. "Things don't work out sometimes. It just... Happens."
Phil clears his throat and jerks as he's going to try and stand.
"Well, I just want to let you guys know, in warning for the hiatus. I'm sure," he jerks his head off-camera, towards the door. "Dan will post something on his channel."
He runs his hand through his hair.
"Thanks for everything guys. Bye?"
Phil Lester walks off screen, leaving you to stare numbly at the grey sofa, weighed down with cardboard box.
After a few seconds, Dan whips his head on-screen, a massive grin spanning his face.
"Oh yeah. I'm going with him." he laughs, holding aloft a baby's onesie, a tiny replica of Phil's complete with fluffy hood and tail.
"I mean, we're gonna need room for the crib and stuff."
Phil bursts into laughter off-screen and Dan begins to giggle.
"Bye internet!" he salutes, letting the arm holding the onesie drop.
"See you soon."
Oh, come on? You thought this would be all angst and sadness?
Hope you enjoyed it!
Fez.