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It was one of those days. Dan was feeling the pressure of the air against his forehead. He looked at his left, but the blond was not there. He remembered now, he had a doctor’s appointment pretty early. Since his head was starting to palpitate, he got up. Sat on the bed, he gripped on the sheets.
Days like this were kind of shit. For whatever reason, his brain decided that today was a perfect day to think about all the flaws of this damned planet. And he knew it wasn't gonna be an easy day.
Sigh.
Dan got up and went to the bathroom. He pressed his hands against the sink. He looked up at the mirror, and he fastly looked away.
Fuck, not this too.
It was definitely a hard day. After washing his face, he breathed in and out. Then, he headed towards the living room. Of course, it was a mess.
Sigh.
To be fair, it has been like this for weeks now. Preparing a tour is not easy, and their house suffered the consequences. But right now, Dan wasn't feeling like putting order to everything. He felt more like sinking into the pile of mess and becoming one with the tour wardrobe.
On top of the coffee table, there was a mug with a note. After picking up a blanket, he sat on the sofa and put the blanket around himself. Softly, he grabbed the mug and the note. The smell of warm coffee invaded Dan's mind, and he suddenly felt more relaxed. He took a little sip while he looked at the note.
There was a poorly drawn rose and a heart next to it. Dan chuckled.
Fucking dumbass. Is that supposed to be a rose?
The thought of Phil struggling to draw a tiny little rose made Dan smile. After a while, he looked out the window, while still sipping on the coffee. With the other hand, he rubbed the note slightly.
It was a sunny day. If you listened closely, you could even hear the birds. Clouds were doing funny shapes already, and there was a slight breeze that moved some of the leaves of the trees.
Breath in. Breath out.
Thoughts were still invading Dan's mind. He felt more pressure against his head, as his eyes were fixed on the outside.
The sun. The birds. The clouds. The breeze.
Dan left the mug on the table, and got closer to the window to open it. With the note still in his hand, he rubbed it strongly, as the sun hit directly his eyes.
The sun. Oh, the sun. The brightest star of them all. Dan got to look at it for a second, before putting the other hand in front of it. It seemed as the sun was proud to be shining this much. The rays of sun got through the tips of Dan's hand, and ended in his face, marking his little freckles and eyebags. It felt kind of warm, but without being too much. It felt… Nice.
The birds were still singing. They made little chirps here and there, probably happy that the sun was shining so brightly. While listening to them closely, Dan thought the chirps reminded him of a song. He could not remember which one it was, but he hummed with them for a bit. The sound of his humming and the chirps, meshed with one another, flooded the silent neighborhood.
While humming, Dan looked at the funny clouds. They seemed so soft and cozy, like white cotton candy. They were also floating gracefully, moving slowly because of the wind. While moving, the shapes changed. The strawberry was now a cat, and the banana was now a conveniently shaped penis.
Pffft.
Dan chuckled, as his cheeks became a little red. Thankfully, the slight breeze entered through the window and helped him cool down a bit. Dan sat again on the sofa, while still looking through the window. The breeze moved Dan's little ruffles, and tangled them a bit more. He felt the breeze on his skin, as he smiled at the silly things of nature.
Suddenly, the noise of the door caught Dan’s attention. After a bit, a rushed Phil entered the room. He was sweating a bit, and his hair was a bit over the place. His eyes were looking over the mess, still not noticing Dan’s presence. Dan looked at him still with the note in his hand. Suddenly the room was brighter, and Dan felt a cozy energy entering his body.
Phil’s green-ish blue eyes were sparkling thanks to the sunlight that entered through the window. His eyes were rushing through the stuff, as he was clearly searching for something he couldn’t find. For a second, his eyes landed on Dan. Phil’s pupils dilated, as he recognized his partner sitting in the sofa.
“Dan! Didn’t see you there! Have you woken up well?”
Phil kept roaming the pile of mess, while waiting for the response. Dan though, didn’t listen. He was still looking at Phil. The blonde looked at Dan again, as he started explaining a story about a hot nurse that he encountered at the hospital.
The room got filled with Phil’s words and the occasional chuckle. Dan couldn’t hear the bird’s chirping anymore, but he preferred this sound much more. He could listen to Phil talk for hours. Sometimes he thought he was the luckiest man on earth.
While Phil was still looking over the mess, Dan got up. Leaving the blanket behind, he got next to Phil. Phil’s eyes were pointing at Dan now. He stopped talking a bit ago. Without saying a word, Dan’s arms surrounded his partner’s neck. Phil returned the hug, rubbing Dan’s back.
“Danny… Are you okay?”
Dan hid his head on Phil’s neck, while leaving almost all his weight onto him. Phil grabbed him tighter, as he rubbed his back and then his hair.
Dan felt the same sensation he had while looking at the clouds. He felt safe, since right in that moment, Phil was the softest thing in the room. Dan hugged him strongly, while still holding the little note. He even smelled like cotton candy.
Of course you do. Silly…
Silence was back in the room, only interrupted by the boys' breathing noises. Phil could feel Dan's breathing in his neck. It was slow but steady, and it was slightly cold.
“Dan.”
Phil's soft voice made Dan tingle. He was now grabbing the blonde's t-shirt. Phil looked at him, and he started scratching his hair. Phil played with Dan's hair a bit, untangling his curls and tangling them again. After a bit, he started scratching his neck.
Phil's touch against his hair and skin made Dan smile. Even if there was no breeze, Dan felt a similar sensation than minutes before. This time though, he wasn't cold. Phil's touch was warm and cozy. It was full of love, and Dan felt like if he was in a bird’s nest.
“Daniel… Can I do something for you?”
Phil’s voice was a bit cracked. Dan rubbed Phil's back, and gave him a kiss on the neck. After that, he started separating from him, till he was up again. The brunette started playing with the note, while his soft voice started saying something.
“Sorry Phil… I…”
A pause. Dan looked directly at Phil’s beautiful green-ish blue eyes. He got a bit lost in them. He always did.
“Today is one of my weird brain days. I woke up feeling like shit.”
Phil cracked a tiny smile, while looking tenderly at his partner. With his hand he messed a bit with Dan's hair, putting it properly.
“Don’t apologize, Dan. Can I do something for you, or do you want space?”
Phil's voice was now calm and emanated a comforting aura. After messing with Dan's hair, Phil's eyes just kept looking at the brunette with loving eyes. Dan kept playing with the note.
“I think I just needed your warmth to recharge. I'm still feeling a bit weird, but it's better than before.”
Phil smiled, while he kept looking at his partner.
“Well, I'm happy my sexy hot body helped you feel better.”
Phil got out his tongue, and Dan cracked a laugh. With his hand, Dan pushed Phil away from him.
“Oh my god you are insufferable.”
Phil kept laughing, while Dan turned around to grab the mug he left on the table. While doing it, he stopped to stare at the window. With a smile, he talked to Phil with a soft voice.
“I think nature knew I was feeling bad. It helped me refocus my thoughts… In a way.”
Phil looked at the window, and smiled.
“Well I think you should give yourself more credit. At the end of the day, you're the one in control of that little goblin brain of yours.”
Dan turned around and chuckled. With a few steps he got back where Phil was, and he looked at him. After a sip of the now cold coffee, he talked to the blonde again.
“My messy ass apart, what the hell were you searching for? It was driving me a little crazy.”
Phil looked at the ceiling for a second, and he started laughing.
Is this how happiness sounds?
Dan chuckled, as he looked at Phil.
“What is so funny, Mr Lester?”
Phil looked back at Dan. Dan could see his eyes sparkling with joy.
“I don't remember! I dont know why I came in here in the first place!”
Phil kept laughing. Dan couldn't stop himself and he laughed too, while he pushed Phil.
“Are you serious right now?”
Of course he is serious. Phil brain just works like that.
Phil grabbed his glasses to wipe them with his shirt.
“Yeah. Well it can't be something that important if I already forgot.”
Dan smiled while sipping more of his coffee.
Fucking dork.
Dan got closer to Phil again, as he left the mug on a near table. With his now free hand, he grabbed one of the blonde's fingers.
“Anyways Philly, I will go rot in bed for a bit. I will doomscroll till I fall asleep again, probably.”
Phil moved his finger to adapt to Dan's hand.
“Can I come? I don't feel like doing much today.”
Phil was now looking at Dan with puppy eyes. Dan rolled his eyes, as he started walking to his room. He was still grabbing Phil's finger, so the blonde followed him.
“By the way, you really should improve your drawing skills. What the fuck is this rose? It's shit!”
Dan moved the note he was referring to, while Phil started laughing.
“Oi! A little respect Daniel!”
Phil pushed Dan with his body, as they both were walking to the room. Laughs filled the house, while Dan saved the little note on his pocket.
I love your nature, dumbass.