Our cab pulls up outside Starbucks after honestly the most awkward cab ride I've ever experienced and Dan quickly hands some cash to the driver, jumps out and sprints over to my door. As the door opens I notice he's out of breath and can't avoid taking the moment to tease him a bit,

"Thank you. Jee a bit out of shape are you?"

He laughs and replies, "A bit? For the past three years I've been telling myself I'm going to go to the gym and get in shape but you and I both know that's never going to happen." He closes the door and walks ahead to then grab the door into Starbucks.

"Thanks." I whisper and Dan follows behind, quickly catching up.

We both order our drinks, mine being a cafe vanilla frappuccino and his being a caramel macchiato. We find a seat among the various tables and sit down.

Quickly he gets comfortable, "So tell me about yourself. You moved here from America? Aside from school, why London?"

I sigh, "I don't know. We needed a change. A big one. We both want to see the world and what better way than to start in London? Her parents wouldn't agree to it unless we agreed to attend University like we would back at home so that's why that has to happen." I set down my drink and lean back in my chair pulling my knees to my chest. "How about you? Why London?" I repeat his last question.

"Oh, Phil and I have lived together in a couple different places. This one really feels like home though, you know? I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I like the hustle and bustle of the city but I could definitely live without the sirens outside my bedroom window 24/7."

I laugh, "Yeah I imagine that could be quite irritating."

Why can't I take my eyes off of him? Look away. Look away for a second for god sakes.

I quickly glance outside, it's raining now. Typical.

"So what do you two do for fun?" He takes a sip of his macchiato, eyes never leaving mine.

"Well I never really leave the apartment. I've never really been one to go out to clubs or anything. Jayce did sometimes with different friends back at home but I usually just stay in. I'm not much of a social butterfly."

Dan nods, keeping his eyes on me.

"So for fun I just watch movies and surf the web. You know, mostly Tumblr and YouTube stuff."

He freezes and I notice just slightly out of the corner of my eye. I look directly at him, "Everything alright? Did something I say surprise you, because trust me, none of my extracurriculars are all that exciting."

He shakes his head "No no, just uhh... ironic how similar we are. That's all." Voice wavering. "I stay in a lot as well. Um, do you have any favorite uh, YouTubers by chance?"

Weird. This is the last thing I thought he'd ask me to elaborate on.

"Yeah, I really like Ingrid (missglamorazzi), Alfie (PointlessBlog) and Zoe (zoella280390). They all seem like really great people and they make quality videos. You should check them out sometime."

He chuckles, "Yeah I'll have to do that."

"I hope I run into one of them someday. I think Alfie and Zoe both visit London quite often."

"I've seen stranger things happen, you never know." He flashes a crooked smile in my direction.

"I'm just about finished. Do you fancy a walk?" I ask.

"In the rain? Are you crazy?"

"It's only sprinkling now, come on cry baby." I tease and stand up tossing my nearly empty drink in the waste. He does the same and follows me outside.

"So have you dated anyone recently?" The light rain is making our hair a bit damp and I can see Dan's start to wave.

HA he straightens his hair. I bet it's adorable when he's fresh out of the shower.

SHUT UP SHUT UP I'm trying to concentrate here.

"No, I've mostly been focusing on work. How about you? How's the dating scene in Becca-Land?"

"Ha. Ha. Very funny but it's quite uneventful. Has been since when I was about eighteen. Decided to take an extended three-year hiatus after the last disaster."

"Oh? What happened? Were your dashing looks too much for the macho American boys?" He prods.

I reply hesitant and rather quietly but smiling a bit. I don't want to freak this guy out with too much information too soon. "Oh yes, he ran for the hills never to be seen or heard from again." But my smile fades quickly, all I can do is hope he doesn't notice.

He looks at me, my lips in particular. "Your lips are purple Bec! Here," He hails a cab and wraps his arm around my waist pulling me towards him.

Oh good god...

I roll my eyes but stop when I'm looking up at Dan. He looks back at me with those big brown eyes and I shiver, not from the temperature outside. He's warm and strong. I could really get used to this. He smirks slightly and my stomach clenches. He smells like soap and mild body spray.

"I'm fine." I whisper.

He cocks his head as if saying I know you're lying to me. Just then a cab pulls up and our daze is broken.

Better luck next time loser.

If there is a next time.

I think to myself as I seat myself in the cab. Dan joins me on the opposite side and instructs the driver on where we're going.

Back to the apartments, damn.

Maybe he isn't interested after all. Maybe I'm way out of my league here.

We pull up to our building and Dan pays the driver. I help myself out of the cab before Dan can rush over again so he can avoid giving himself a stroke. We walk into the complex and when arrive outside my apartment he turns to me,

"I really enjoyed getting to know you better, Becca. We should do this again sometime. I really like y-...where this is going." He's looking at the floor now.

Aw he's shy.

My heart melts a bit, "I do too." I say quietly and smile at him. He looks back up at me and returns the favor. That will forever be the best smile I've ever seen in my entire life. I take a moment to appreciate that he tends to smile a lot.

"Maybe you could come over, maybe sometime this weekend?" He asks. "Just text me when you're free."

He gets his phone out and I do the same. We exchange numbers and I promise to talk to him soon.

He looks up from his phone and takes a short breath. Quickly, he leans in and kisses my cheek lightly. I close my eyes briefly and my cheek tingles from the sudden touch of his lips. I look back at him and grin. Probably blushing like mad, my face feels like it's on fire.

He smiles back and starts to walk away.

"Bye." I give a little wave and unlock the door to the apartment.

Best date ever.

Best date ever or was it just that it was with the most amazing guy ever?

Both.

I decide.

Now to assist Jaycee, and get her ready for her steamy date later this evening. I shut the door and lean back on it taking a deep breath.

Daniel Howell. You will be the death of me.