Dan saw the flash by his window and immediately plugged his ears waiting for the next rumble of thunder. For most people the 'gentle' pattering of the rain on the roof or the rumble of the thunder would put them at ease but for Dan it makes him beyond nervous.
He was currently under his duvet whimpering and covering his ears. All Dan wanted was to go into Phil's room and snuggle up to him and push his head into the crook of Phil's neck and have Phil kiss his forehead and...
This has all been getting out of hand recently. Dan has always liked Phil, ever since that first Skype call in 2009, but Phil was straight and even if he was the most flaming homosexual on the planet he wouldn't like Dan.
Dan was gross and too lengthy. He is constantly having existential crises that end up with Phil hugging Dan saying everything is gong to be okay when it only makes it worse. Every single time Phil cradles him and hugs he he falls more and more in love with him, and he can't have that.
Dan was startled by his thoughts by a "craaack!"
He could only emit a high pitched 'ah!' Before crawling deeper under his duvet and wrapping his arms around himself even tighter.
Tears began to sting at the corner of his eyes and he cursed to himself for being so wimpish.
Dan tried everything he could to block out the storm outside; listening to Muse, editing a video, reading, but the constant sound of rain attacking the roof made him feel uneasy.
All he needed was Phil.
As if some higher being was playing a joke on him, Phil walked in.
'Shitshitshitshitshitshityouhavetobefuckingkiddingme. Phil cannot see Dan like this, he's a mess and his face is red and blotchy.
Dan stilled and tried to seem like he was sleeping but he couldn't stop the whimpering that fell from his mouth.
"Dan? Are you okay? I thought I heard you crying and I should've have come in sooner... Uh... Sorry? Dan?" Phil spurts off quickly.
He really was too sweet.
Dab didn't come out from under the covers until another stuck of thunder shook the house. He jumped up and had tears streaming down him cheeks.
Phil immediately took Dan into his arms and laid with him on his bed. He rocked them back and forth, humming the tune of Lullaby by Fall Out Boy. He really does know Dan too well.
"Why are uou doing this Phil?" Dan asked between sniffles.
"Why wouldn't I? You were scared and I knew that you were crying so I didn't want you to be sad." Phil said like it was the simplest thing in the world.
"Well... Thanks." Dan said, smiling up at him.
Phil kissed Dan's check and laid back down. Dan froze up and his eyes popped open. His heart started beating even fast then before.
"Phil?" Dan asked cautiously.
"Yeah Dan?" Phil replied as if nothing had even happened.
"Why did you just do that?" Dan said almost inaudibly.
"Because you looked cute and I wanted to." Phil grinned at Dan.
"Well... Okay then..." Dan said giggling and looking down. He felt his cheeks heat up and and felt the rosy tint start to set in.
"I'm sorry if that stepped over some lines. We can forget about it if you want." Phil said kind of halfheartedly.
Dan immediately jumped up and said, "Wait no! Why would I forget that?"
Dan soon realized he was still standing after his dramatic outburst and sat back down, embarrassed.
"Well... I mean, if you felt uncomfortable with it it something..." Phil said uneasily. Dan couldn't fathom how Phil couldn't tell that Dan was head over heels for Phil.
"Are you joking?" Dan laughed brightly. Phil didn't understand where this mood switch came from but he was happy that Dan wasn't upset with him.
Dan looked into Phil eyes and scooted closer to him on the bed. "Y'know... I think you're cute too."
Phil blushed and put his hand on Dan's cheek affectionately.
"I think I should kiss you." Phil said and moved his other hand to lay on top of Dan's and intertwined their fingers.
"Okay." Was all Dan said and then their were passionately kissing. Sparks flew and they both felt like they were floating on cloud nine.
They couldn't fathom that after so many years that they both hid their feelings, they were finally together.
When they pulled apart for air Phil laid his forehead against Dan's as to say 'that was amazing'.
"What does this make us Phil?" Dan asked hesitantly. He was always one to worry about things.
"Whatever you feel comfortable with bear." Phil said as he looked into Dan's chocolate eyes with adoration.
"I would love for us to be like, together. As boyfriends. -if you want." Dan finished the sentence quickly as to not seem like he was rushing things.
"You're so silly Y'know?" Phil laughed. He pecked Dan's lips again and said, "Of course I would want to date you. I've loved you for so long Dan."
Dan wrapped his arms around Phil's neck and laid his head on his shoulder. He breathed a sigh of relief and whispered quietly, "That's good. I've loved you for a really long time too."
The night continued like that with them laying together on Dan's bed with a care in the world. When Dan was with Phil, whether it be snuggling or kissing or just talking, he forgot all his problems.
With so much love and happiness in the air that night, the thunder outside and rain beating on the windows were completely forgotten.