Never Let Go - Danisnotonfire x Reader

Youtube...?

A little while after finishing the Skype call, you had decided to film your first YouTube video to see how you like it. Currently, you're sitting on the bed in your room, with Dan sitting beside you. He lent you some of his camera equipment and a light box, just so you make a good first impression on whoever decides to watch the video.

You've decided on the topic for your video - an introductory Q and A. You know it isn't a very original idea, but it might help whoever views your video to get to know you. You've also decided not to include Dan in the video - he'll just help you from behind the camera.

Dan stands up and moves to stand behind the camera, adjusting some settings on it. He looks over at you with a concerned expression.

"Y/n... please don't take this the wrong way - but I don't think you should mention that you're staying with us. They might recognise the room, but don't say anything." He pauses, considering what to say next. "I don't know if you're aware of how protective some of our viewers are of us, but if you said it I think they would freak out. I don't want you to get hurt."

Sadly, you are aware of that fact. Sometimes you feel bad for Dan and Phil, seeing as when they have someone new in their videos some of the viewers tend to leave nasty comments about them. You know that by being in one of Dan's videos already you've made yourself vulnerable to those comments.

"Yeah, I know..." you reply slowly, evoking an alarmed look on Dan's face.

"Have they already said things about you?" he asks, and you notice him tense up.

"No, at least I don't think so. I've just noticed it on other videos of yours and Phil's. Dan... I don't mean to sound rude but you don't need to protect me. I can handle it," you reply, fiddling with your fingers and looking up at him.

"I'm sorry," he says, looking sheepish. "I'm just very protective of my friends. I have been all my life."

"It's okay, don't worry," you reply, feeling a little guilty now. "Should we get this started?"

"Yeah. Do you have the questions?"

You nod, and Dan goes to turn the camera on. "Wait!" you exclaim, becoming increasingly anxious. "Do I just say hi to the camera? Do I need a catchphrase?"

Dan looks at you with a strange expression you can't make sense of. He smiles reassuringly. "If you want to. It's up to you, but it's a bit hit or miss with catchphrases." He glances down at your shaking hands and speaks softly. "Don't worry. It's okay, you're completely in control."

You take a deep breath. "Okay, I'm ready."

With that, Dan turns the camera on, giving you a thumbs up as the red record light flashes.

You smile at the camera. "Hi. My name is: Y/n." You make bracket motions with your fingers. "Nice to meet you. And this is my first... proper video, I guess," you continue, looking at Dan to see his reaction and smiling.

He quickly realises what you're doing and exclaims "No!" with a small angry scream. "That's bullying!"

You laugh at him, looking at the camera again. "Just kidding. Hey there! My name is Y/n. Today, I'll be answering a few of your questions, and hopefully you'll get to know me better.

"So naturally, you'll find out about my wild adventures in various jungles across the world, you'll discover that I'm actually a vampire and a werewolf rolled into one, and you'll uncover the mysteries of what exciting things I do at the weekends." You cough, purposefully looking awkward. "Totally not eating too much and staying inside all day..."

You chuckle at yourself. "Obviously, those all aren't true. I'll leave all that to Bear Grylls. Yes, I did just imply that Bear Grylls is a vampire and werewolf. A... vampolf."

You glance at Dan to see him stifling a laugh. Pleased, you look at the camera again and continue speaking.

"Now I'm getting sidetracked. Onto the questions! 'What is your favourite animal?' Well, that would have to be (favourite animal). They're great," you say, envisioning how you'll edit the questions into the video.

*le time skip*

You're actually having more fun talking to the camera than you thought you would. After answering maybe twenty five questions (you lost count so you're not sure), you decide to end it.

"Okay, I think that'll do. Answering questions is so exhausting!" you say dramatically, swooning and holding a hand to your head.

"Anyway, that's it everybody! I hope you enjoyed it. If you liked it, let me know by pressing the thumbs up button, and tell me what you thought of it in the comments. Bye!" you finish with a wave.

Dan stops the camera from recording and grins at you. He walks over to your side and surprises you with a tight hug. "You're so good at that! I'm not gonna forgive you for referencing my first video though. That was cruel," he says, playfully glaring at you as he releases you from the hug.

"Sorry, I couldn't resist," you reply, cheekily winking at him. "Thank you so much for helping me, I would have had no clue without you."

"You're very welcome. You're right, you would have been a mess without my guidance," Dan teases, laughing.

It's your turn to glare at him now. "Hey, that's mean."

He doesn't reply, only smiling at you with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. "What time is it?" he asks nobody in particular, getting his phone out from his pocket and checking the time. "Nearly half seven, wow. Are you hungry?"

"Yeah, wanna go make something together?" you ask, not thinking about your word choice.

Dan snickers under his breath and you look at him in confusion. Then you understand why he's laughing.

"Dan!" you exclaim, dragging out the 'a' in his name and adopting an expression of mock horror. "I didn't mean it in that way! I meant it in food terms! You need to get your mind out of the gutter, seriously."

"Of course you meant it in food terms," he replies sarcastically, a glint in his eye. "And my mind permanently resides in the gutter, you should know that."

You roll your eyes at him. "You're so rude."

"You should've read the small print before you got to know me, hm?" Dan says smoothly, lightly tapping you on the nose before walking away to the kitchen.

How is being that smooth even legal?! you think to yourself, shaking your head before you follow him.

a/n: i hope you didn't cringe as much as i did at this chapter

also it's v short and uneventful i'm sorryyy