Dan's okay, he swears. He doesn't need a Phil selfie with a massive bucket of popcorn.
(But it sure does help.)
rating: G
word count: 792
part 2 of texting drabbles!
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It’s times like these when Dan really wishes he had a dog at his side.
Or, you know, another human.
It’s not like the day’s been that horrible or anything, objectively. He’d sent his mum a nice text, wishing her a happy mother’s day, and they chatted a bit about Colin and tour planning. That, partnered with a brand-new box of cereal and his breakfast tea, was enough to get him moving to the editing computer and at least semi-focusing on that Cards Against Humanity video. Sure, maybe there’s been that same empty feeling in his chest but it’s like a pinprick compared to the rest of the week.
This flat’s just way too big for one person. And running his fingers against the arm of the sofa just isn’t the same as tangling them through a bed of fur or a beautiful mess of silky soft hair. Even his favorite TV programs, the ones Phil can hardly sit through, just aren’t the same without that big soft chest squished up against him.
Maybe that’s why his heart jumps far higher than it should when a picture message pops up on his phone just after the last drops of inky black melt across the sky.
Dan: WTF
restaurant and a big night in
that looks amazing
But…
Stop it, he orders the rapidly growing pinprick in his chest. It’s fine. Phil will be back tomorrow anyway, and Dan can certainly keep himself busy until then. He’s already doing a thousand times better than he was a week ago. Why let a little loneliness topple all that progress?
Phil: i am hyped for some fish sex
Dan: oooo enjoy!!
He could order The Shape of Water too. Indulge Phil in his affinity for shared experiences and all that. He could.
But can Dan really objectify tearing Phil’s attention away from the Lesters like that?
Phil: Isle of man misses you too you know
Mum especially
Dan: u sent kath my regards yh?
Phil: Yeah of course! She just says it’s weird to see me without you
Especially after all of last year
Dan: awwww
it’s weird here without u too
i think the pigeons miss you
Phil: You refilled the feeder yh?
Dan: yep of course
and finished editing cah vid
Phil: !!!!!!!
go dan!!!!
Today’s feeling a bit better then?
Dan: mmm i’d say so
texted mum
talked about colin and the tour
was nice
Phil: yay!!!
I’m proud of u
Dan: still miss u tho
Phil: :((( u should order the film too!! Shared fish sex!
Dan: ....
phil.
i love u but we’re not having a fishy threesome
Phil: Well no sex for you then
Dan: PHIL
i will fly to iom right now and strangle you myself
don’t think i won’t
Phil: Mmmm yes choke me daddy c: c: c:
Dan: stfu
i’m divorcing you
and taking custody of the gaming channel
Phil: Fine but I get the camera
Dan: how tf am i supposed to film my gaming vids then?
Phil: Buy ur own bitch :P
Dan: can’t do that if you’re taking all my money
Phil: :0
Now why would I ever do that?
Dan: i can only imagine….
hey i’m not keeping u from lester fam fun times right?
Phil: How could you be pulling me away when you’re an intrinsic part of it?
A herd of butterflies rises in Dan’s chest, each flutter carrying him a little higher as he bites his lip and squints his eyes shut. God. It’s like he’s eighteen again or something.
Dan: <3
go enjoy your fish people
i’ll be ok
Phil: Promise?
Dan: i mean i still miss you
but yh i’ll be fine
He snaps a photo of the artfully displayed snacks taking over the coffee table before him, making sure to include the documentary currently paused on the TV and shoving in a thumbs up for good measure.
Phil replies with three thumbs up emojis.
Phil: Enjoy your smarty pants night! <3 <3
Dan: oh u know i will
And he does. Maybe his right side is a little chilly. Maybe his heart is a little emptier without Phil’s sleepy voice and sharp wit to fill it.
But there’s warmth wafting from the sandalwood candle positioned just so in front of the dips. And every breath reminds Dan that he’s here.
It’s been a long winter, and March sure has seemed intent on seeing it out with a good ass-kicking. But Dan’s pushing through it. April will be here before they both know it.
And beyond that? Who knows, but at least he’ll have Phil with him the whole time. And then, he really can do anything.
A miracle, if the rest of this week is anything to go by.
big thanks to @phillipluster for inspiring the idea! ily star!
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