Alex and I walk down the street to the cafe where we're supposed to be meeting with 'danisnotonfire.' Part of me is hoping that he bails but yet part of me was hoping that he was going to be there. We enter the cafe.
"Omg omg omg."
Alex starts furiously hitting my arm
"Calm down!"
"Okay... Excuse me, are you Dan Howell?"
"Oh! Yes I am. Hello!"
I smile gently while Alex starts freaking out. I look down at my wrists pretending not to really know who Dan is. I could feel him looking at me even though Alex was rambling.
"So, I'm gonna go get us all some coffee!"
"O-Oh! I don't want an-"
"Daniel. I insist."
I just keep looking down.
"Oh, um okay then."
"Bethany, what do you want?"
"I-I um, just get me an espresso."
"Okay! And Dan?"
"The same would be okay."
"Okay! I will be back."
I could still tell that he was looking at me.
"So, your name is Bethany?"
I nod.
"I like your outfit. It suits you."
"T-thanks..."
"Please, sit."
Dan pulls out a chair for me to sit. I do. He sits next to me, unexpectedly. I fidget with the ends of my sleeves until Alex comes back.
"So. Have you two gotten to know each other yet?"
I look at her like 'you know i'm uncomfortable why did you make me do this.'
"No, actually. We haven't yet."
"Well, go on Bethany. Tell him about yourself."
"What is there to tell? I'm just a quiet girl with emotional issues."
For the first time, I looked up at Dan. He was pretty cute. He has a deep brown fringe and eyes that match. His eyebrows could use a little work but they suit him. He has to be about 6'3". He's pale, but not too pale. He looks amazing. He looks perfect.
"OK Bethany! Your turn!"
"Wait what."
"Take Dan's phone and do something."
"Please, I insist."
I take his phone and open the notes app. I make a new note and type in my phone number. I leave a note that reads 'you don't have to talk to me if you don't want to. but if you do, I'm not a busy person so go ahead.' I hand it back to him. He takes his phone and looks at the note.
"Okay. I will."
"Oooooohhhh you will what?"
"Nothing."
Around half an hour later, we left. Dan had went the opposite way than us. I felt my phone buzz and checked it.
'Hi Bethany. It's Dan. I was wondering if you would like to join me in a video interview later tonight. If you can't I understand.'
'I would love to.'
'Great! I'll pick you up at 9?'
'Sure thing.'
"Who was that?"
"Oh, just someone I know. He's coming to pick me up at 9."
"Tell me what happens! You'll basically have enough time to sit in the lobby for about 10 minutes."
"That's better than nothing."
When we arrive, Alex goes up to her room. I sit in the lobby and wait on Dan.
"Hello!"
"You got here quick."
"Yeah. Turns out I live just across the street."
"Let's go then."
As soon as we walk out, Dan almost gets knocked over by some fans.
"Hi! I would love to stay and chat but I have some business to attend to. I'll get back with you later!"
We walk straight through them and to his apartment.
"Wow. This is a nice flat."
"Thank you."
He leads me to his room and gets his camera set up. I can see why he likes my outfit. We basically wear the same things. All black and a few gray or white shirts.
"You ready?"
"Yeah go ahead."
"Hello internet! I have a special guest with me today! Her name is Bethany!"
"Hi!"
"So, Bethany. I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself or just some random topic and all you have to do is answer them."
"Simple enough."
"Okay! Let's begin! First question: What is your last name?"
Oh no...
