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My hair doesn't look too wild natural atm when it's shorter should i leave it like this

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Christmas Special - Day 11

24 Ways to Spend the Christmas Days with Dan and Phil

December 11th – Driving home for Christmas

 Dan´s POV

A car overtakes me, definitely going faster than allowed. He´s clearly in a hurry. I wonder for a moment if he´s on his way home too. Normally I would take the train to my parents’ house and spent Christmas with them, but this year was Y/N and my first Christmas as a couple and we wanted to spend it together, so I rented a car to drive up to Manchester. The headlights illuminate the dark wet street in front of me and some occasional snowflakes dancing through the air. My Christmas playlist is playing quietly in the background as I drive outside of London, soon reaching the freeway. The monotone straight road allows my mind to wander off. I imagine me and Y/N waking up together on Christmas day, sitting next to the Christmas tree, exchanging presents and I can´t help but smile. Being with Y/N was wonderful and easy. Spending Christmas with her would make everything just perfect. Another driver overtakes me, slower as the one before. I take a quick glance at the driver. He seems concentrated, stoically starring at the road.  I speed up a little bit, watching the countryside passing by.  An hour later it starts to snow more heavily and I try to see past the twirling snowflakes. Reluctantly I slow down again, hoping it will not get worse. The miles pass by painfully slowly and my impatience grows. I yearn to hold Y/N in my arms, kiss her, sit with her in the lounge, wearing Christmas jumpers and watching a Christmas movie. I turn up the volume and start singing to ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ to keep me awake and focused.

The further I drive up north the emptier the road gets until I feel like I´m the only car on the road. The snow finally lessens after about two hours and I can pick up the speed again. I can hardly wait to arrive at last.

When I arrive in Manchester it is long after midnight and the city is fast asleep. I slowly drive through the city and cautiously pull into Y/N´s driveway. She must have heard the crunching of the snow under my tires, because as soon as I stop the car, she comes running out of the front door. She didn´t even bother to put a coat on. She is just wearing her Christmas pyjamas and comes running barefoot through the snow. I open my door just in time to take her into my arms as she almost jumps at me, a bright happy smile on her face. “You´re finally here.” She breathes into my shoulder, hugging me tightly. “Sorry, I got delayed due to the snow.” I whisper, before swiftly picking her up and carrying her inside. As I close the front door behind me I really feel like I´m home for Christmas.

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Christmas Special - Day 9

24 Ways to Spend the Christmas Days with Dan and Phil

December 9th – Cosy by the fire

Even though there were no signs of snow yet, it was freezing cold outside. A grey blanket of clouds lingered over the world, wrapping everything in a dull twilight. A strong wind is blowing through the streets, rattling on the blinds. You cuddle up closer to Dan under the blanket, trying to keep in the warmth in the freezing room. You feel the bare skin of Dan´s chest and tummy against yours. You close your eyes and lean your head against his chest. “What do you want to do today?” Dan asks quietly, his voice nothing more than a whisper. You take another look out of the window, before answering. “Let´s just stay inside and watch some movies.” Dan places a kiss on your forehead, gently stoking your back and fondling your hair. “Hmm, I love myself a lazy winter’s day with a beautiful lady.” He breathes, making you chuckle.

 When you finally roll out of bed you both decide to just stay in your pyjamas all day. You put on a warm jumper and follow Dan into the lounge. He lights the fireplace and a soothing crackling sound fills the room. You wrap yourself in a blanket and start watching a movie as you eat your breakfast. Quickly the room gets warmer and as Dan lit a scented candle it actually starts to smell like a real fireplace was lit inside the room. Dan tightly wraps his arms around you, seemingly enjoying the closeness. You can feel his heart beat, calm and steady and the warmth of his soft skin through his shirt. You enjoy the presence of the other person and spending some quality time together on this lazy day. You laugh together at the same funny scenes and both struggle with fighting back tears, when something sad happens. It´s dark outside all day and you almost don´t notice that it started to snow at some point. You´re glad you don´t have to leave the apartment during this cold, windy day, but get to spend it cuddled up on the sofa. Dan and you make yourselves some hot chocolate and snack on some left over chips, while watching movie after movie. In-between each movie you have little make out sessions, gently kissing each other and lovingly caressing each other’s bare skin with your fingertips. Dan´s brown eyes reflect the flames of the fireplace, making it look like an actual fire was burning in his eyes and you somehow wanted to get burned by that heat. Even after a few minutes you would still feel the pressure of Dan´s lips on yours, longing for the next movie to be over to taste their sweetness again. Your lust grows more every time you kiss and at some point the kisses aren´t enough anymore. You love each other on the sofa, the crackling fire mixing with the sound of your moans. It´s a gentle and sensitive act, satisfying you physically and mentally. You´re bodies move in perfect sync, sensing each other´s movement and responding to them. Exhausted you cuddle up on a blanket, still naked snoozing in each other´s arms. You feel protected and secure, letting your guards down. And as the world slowly gets covered in a cold coat of snow and ice, you lie warm and cosy on the sofa.

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Christmas Special - Day 7

24 Ways to Spend the Christmas Days with Dan and Phil

December 7th – A romantic sleigh ride

“Where are we going?” you asked excited for what must be the third time since you drove off. Dan shakes his head a big grin on his face “Just let yourself be surprised.” He says in a mysterious tone. You sigh and continue to look out of the window, watching the countryside passing by. It snowed for the past three days and as soon a few inches of snow actually stayed overnight, Dan proclaimed he had a special secret surprise for you. So the next day he borrowed a car from a friend and shortly after noon you took off. You´ve been driving for two hours now and London and his suburbia had long vanished. The snow was glittering in the bright sun like, but it was freezing “We´re nearly there.” Dan says with a mischievous grin on his face as he leaves the main road and follows a smaller one leading to farm. He stops in front of it and a little confused you get out of the car. Dan takes your hand and follow him around the buildings to the other side. “Oh my god.” You breathe with a gasp. Your eyes widen with excitement and your mouths forms a big wide ‘O’. In front of you stands a beautiful vintage sleigh drawn by a beautiful white horse. An old man sits on the coach box, seemingly waiting for your arrival. “Thought we should take advantage of the snow and the beautiful weather and do a little sleigh ride through this winter wonder land.” He says giving you a beautiful proud smile that shows his dimples. You’re speechlessly starring at the sleigh, overwhelmed by his cute romantic idea. Dan tightens the grip around your hand and slowly walks over to the sleigh. You greet the old man, who laughs at your shocked face. “So, our little friend here is called Snowflake. Fitting name, don´t you think. My granddaughter named him.” He says with a chuckle. “We´re going to do a little tour through the forest and over the fields and in about an hour we´re are going to be back. I recommend you visit the café in the next town afterwards, as they have the best hot chocolate in the world.” He adds with a friendly smile.

The whole tour is a like romantic dream in a snowy winter wonder land. You sit close to Dan, both wrapped in a plaid blanket to keep away the cold. Dan has you in his arm, while pointing at things from time to time, like a small squirrel jumping through the trees or a deer standing behind some trees in the far distant, cautiously watching you. You drive over some open fields, covered in an untouched blanket of glistering snow. “Dan, this is incredibly wonderful. Thank you so much for arranging that. I can´t put into words how amazing and romantic this is.” You breathe tenderly into his ears and place a soft kiss on his cheek. “I love you, my little bear.” You add leaning your head on his shoulder. “I love you, too.” Dan replies pulling you closer, taking your hand in his and letting your fingers intertwine.

Time flies and the hour is over quickly. As you return to the farm, Dan helps you getting of the sleigh, almost lifting you out of it. You say your goodbyes to the nice old man and you take a moment to pet the beautiful white horse which appreciatively closes his eyes. You decide to follow the advice of the old man and drive over to the small café he recommended. Even though you´ve been wrapped in a cosy blanket the whole ride you can´t that deny that you are freezing a little, so you are very thankful for the warmth of the café and the hot chocolate, which really is the best in the world. While you´re sitting in the café, enjoying your drink and some delicious mince pie, night slowly falls upon the world like a with stars embroidered cloth. On your way home it starts snowing again and big snowflakes dance in the lights of your headlight. You can´t take your eyes of Dan during the whole car ride and even as you´re lying in bed you stay awake silently watching him sleep for a moment and your heart feels like it wants to burst. What he´d done today, organising that magical ride through the snowy forest, just showed you once one how much you mean to him. “I love you more than words could ever say.” You whisper silently before falling asleep in his arms.

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Christmas Special - Day 5

24 Ways to Spend the Christmas Days with Dan and Phil

December 5th – Kisses under the Mistletoe

Since you, Dan, Phil and some other friends planned on spending Christmas with your families, you all decided to throw an early Christmas Party. You planned on playing some board games, order food and exchange your Christmas presents as you won´t see each other until New Years. When you arrive at Dan and Phil´s apartment, Dan opens the door with a big grin on his face. He is wearing is usual black skinny jeans and a bright Christmas jumper. Wrapping his arms around you, he pulls you into a tight hug that last longer than necessary. You feel your tummy aching and your skin tingles where he touches you. You can feel his breath on your cheek as he eventually gently breaks away. He gives you another smile that lights up his brown eyes and shows his cute dimples, making your tummy ache even more. You liked Dan since you first met him and according to your friends he liked you too, but neither of you ever made a move. Dan leads you into the lounge which is decorated not only with their usual Christmas decorations, but they actual hung up a real Christmas wreath, making the lounge smell piny, and a mistletoe above the door. As you complement the decoration Dan and Phil start to chuckle, pulling out a Santa hat from seemingly nowhere and put them on simultaneously. “We´re christmassed to the max.” Dan says with a bright laugh.

Two hours later you´re in the middle of a game of ‘Settlers of Catan’. Dan insisted on sitting next to you, which was uncommon since he is always sitting next to Phil when you´re playing board games. You try to focus on the game, but Dan´s presence right next to you distracts you more than you´d like to admit. Every now and then his arm would slightly brush against yours, or your legs would touch underneath the table, always leaving a tingling feeling on your skin. You´re not sure if he does it deliberately or not, but you don´t plan on avoiding any body contact. Phil wins the first round of the game and you decide to take revenge after ordering some food. As you scroll through the menu of the online ordering program Dan again sits next to you. At this point there is no more denying that there is some kind of tension between the two of you. Dan constantly seeks your closeness, his body always slightly brushing against yours, but he doesn´t say anything or tries to make a move.

Soon your food gets delivered and you continue your game. The time flies and the evening is over sooner than you want it to be, without anything actually happening between you and Dan. Your friends slowly leave and you offer to stay a few more minutes to help cleaning up. You quickly load the dishwasher and pack the presents you received. They are all still neatly wrapped, as you decided to exchange them now but will not open them before Christmas Day. You take your coat and your bag and say your goodbyes to Dan and Phil. You shovel through the door of the lounge on your way to leave, when Dan grabs your arm. Confused you look at him, to see him looking above your heads with a mischievous grin. You follow his gaze and see the mistletoe hanging above your heads. Your stomach flatters, a sudden adrenaline rush flushes through your veins, sharpening your senses and you feel your cheeks getting hot. You look back at Dan and before you realise what is happening he kisses you. He tenderly presses his opens lips on yours and slowly lets them shut. His lips are soft and sweet. He gently breaks away from the short, sweet kiss and quietly breaths “Merry Christmas.”

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Christmas Special - Day 3

24 Ways to Spend the Christmas Days with Dan and Phil

December 3rd – Putting up the Christmas tree

“Time to put up the Christmas decorations!” Dan says with a bright smile on his face, while carrying a big package into the lounge. He is wearing his favourite Christmas jumper. The package contains Dan and Phil´s Christmas tree. He drops the package in front of the TV and gives you an expectant glance. You smile back at him, caught by his cute dimples and the little happy crinkles around his beautiful brown eyes. You get up from the sofa and sit down on the floor next to the package. Dan opens it and spreads the individual parts of the tree all over the floor. “Whoopsy Daisy, I think I was a bit too enthusiastic for a moment.” He giggles, while sitting down next to you. You affectionately kiss his cheek, which he returns with a tender kiss on your forehead and a whispered ‘I love you’. With a happy smile you grab the bottom part of the tree and place it in front of you. “Let´s do this” you say motivated and together you start to assemble the tree. Piece by piece you slowly put the branches on the tree, occasionally faking a lightsaber fight with the pieces, causing you to burst out laughing. Once the tree is assembled Dan gets the rave time fairy light and puts them on the tree, while you search for the ornaments. When you return to the lounge Dan has somehow tangled himself in the fairy lights and only makes it worse with every second. You cover your mouth with your hand to repress a laugh and just silently stand for a moment and watch your cute clumsy little dork, struggling with the cable, before you go over to free him. “I have no idea how that happened.” He says with a little pout. Giggling you untangle him. Once you freed him you cheekily say “Now let´s put them on the actual tree.” causing Dan to pout again. Carefully you put the lights around the tree and turn them on once you´re done. The fairy lights blink frenetically, immersing the room in a flashing light. Together you start hanging the ornaments evenly around the tree and Dan puts the little golden star on top to finish your tree.

Proud you stand next to each other. Dan has lovingly wrapped an arm around you, humming a Christmas song. “It´s perfect” you say. “The first ever Christmas tree we decorated together.” You add, placing another kiss on his cheek. You can´t really tell why, but decoration for Christmas together with Dan makes you feel even more like a couple and you enjoy every second of it, as you decorate the rest of the lounge with a garland, a wreath and some tinsel. The more christmassy the lounge looks, the more festive you feel. Adding to Dan and Phil´s decorations you bought a few snowman and reindeer figures together with a snow globe, which you put over the fire place and on the windowsill and light a Christmassy candle to make it smell festive as well. To make everything perfect you add three stockings above the fire place, which have embroidered Phil´s, Dan´s and your name. “What are those for?” Dan asks, pointing at the stockings. You smile and mysteriously respond “Who knows? Maybe Santa is secretly going to climb down the chimney and puts some presents in them.” You words are followed by a wink, causing Dan to giggle. You pull him into a hug and breathing “Just let yourself be surprised” into his shirt.

You proceed to make yourselves some hot chocolate and sit the lounge admiring your decorations, feeling proud of your work. And as the fairy lights blink in rave time mode, you decide to get a real tree next year and decorate it even more beautiful.

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Christmas Special - Day 1

24 Ways to Spend the Christmas Days with Dan and Phil

December 1st - Getting festive

A calming silence fills the room as you wake up still lying in Dan´s warm and protective arms. You´re fully awake immediately. It is December 1st, which means the Christmas Season has officially begun. You carefully turn around and find Dan being already awake too. His hair is pushed back to a slight quiff and a little curly. His warm brown eyes glow in the sunlight coming through the curtains. With a big grin on his face he proclaims “Christmas!” and tenderly kisses your forehead. “Are you ready for a day filled with festivity and the corporate Christmas spirit?” he asks sarcastically. You playfully punch his arm and laugh “Don´t ruin the first day of Christmas!”

“I´m sorry, my love” he sighs dramatically and takes you into his arms, repeatedly kissing your nose and forehead.  You linger a few more moments, cuddled up in bed, enjoying the warmth and love of the other person, before getting up. You already decided what to wear the evening before, so you get dressed quickly in a cute wintery outfit. Dan already prepared your breakfast and is waiting for you in the lounge. As you enter he looks up at you and his mouth forms a wide ‘O’. “You look incredibly cute in that outfit.” He breathes, making you blush and giggle. Dan hands you your advent calendar and you simultaneously open the first door and pleasurably let the chocolate melt in your mouth, both moaning exaggeratedly. You eat your breakfast while zapping through all the TV programs, trying to find the perfect Christmas show. You end up watching the Winnie the Pooh Christmas movie and when you´re on your way to Oxford Circus it is already getting dark outside. Even though the shops are busy and hundreds of people jostle through the streets, you feel safe as Dan is tightly holding your hand, keeping you close to his side. You wander through the streets admiring the beautiful Christmas decorations. The streets are filled with a soft glowing light, coming from the windows and the fairy lights, wrapped around incredibly high Christmas trees. Huge cardboard cut-out snowflakes and presents are hanging from wires connected between street lanterns. You can hear different Christmas songs coming from the shops sparking the urge to sing along. The bright lights sparkle in Dan´s brown eyes, giving them a warm chocolatey colour. You make a stop at different shops, sometimes to actually go inside and buy something, sometimes to just admire the pretty decorations behind the glass. Placidly you make your way to a Starbucks and order some Christmas drinks. Compared to the streets outside it is almost quiet and peaceful inside the café and you enjoy sitting close to Dan in a private corner, drinking the most sugary and delicious Christmas drink, listening to the festive songs in the background. You feel like a small child again, overwhelmed by the bright lights and colourful decorations, you already feel absolutely festive. Dan has a big grin on his face and is merrily humming along to the songs. You gently rest your head on his shoulder and he wraps his arm around you.

After your corporate treat, as Dan is calling it, you´re on your way back to the station, carrying shopping bags filled with Christmas jumpers and the first presents for your loved ones; when you come across Hamleys, a a big toy store on Oxford Street. You both automatically walk slower, looking through the big windows, amazed by the beautiful toys inside. You exchange a glance with Dan resulting in him tightening the grip around your hand and pulling you inside the store. Like small children you walk around, trying out different toys and watching a toy train driving through a miniature winter wonder land.  Your eyes widen with every new wonder you discover and when you leave the shop you feel like Christmas Eve can´t come fast enough. 

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