Aoife 's POV:
It's been a few days since me and Dan went home and we've done loads together. After arriving at Dan's flat, we decided to out to a small restaurant before going to see a movie at the local cinema. We went to see Madagascar 3, the inner child coming out in the both of us. I couldn't help but beam quietly to myself as Dan's snorts of laughter echoed around the room as he desperately tried to hold in his laughter.

The next morning, I walked to the corner shop on our street to buy groceries as we were running low. As I walked out I was surrounded by paps. They had sold the photos of me and Danny and were begging for more information. I decided to wait until I told Dan, and to ask him about what to do next. So I legged it through them, punching in the code on the block door and hurrying up to his flat.

After discussion, we decided that we should announce properly to the world. So Dan tweeted the fans, the lads and contacted the team to let them know. So far all responses to the news were lovely. My Twitter followers had gone through the roof!

For the next few days, we explored the city and went for a stroll down to the Liffey, the Guinness store house, Dublin Castle and even went to Dublin Zoo! We also went to see my mum, who was thrilled at the fact that me and Dan were now together. Surprisingly we didn't see any paps but I guess it'll be worse when Dan starts work  again.

Today, Dan was flying back to London to finish the album and visit the BBC studios as he had been asked to be a coach on the voice for next season, as I predicted.  I was used to Dan and the lads always coming and going everywhere, but this time it would be different.

As I gazed out the window over the magnificent city in it's morning dusk, I realised how much I would miss him. I mean really miss him. After living together for weeks, I knew I was going to miss him even more than usual, especially as we were now an item. My thoughts faded as I felt two strong arms wrap around me from behind and a chin resting on my shoulder. He sighed deeply, his breath tickling down my neck. I span around in his arms to embrace him tightly, not wanting him to let go. He lifted his head to rest on top of mine, his grip tightening on me. We stood for several minutes in silence, wishing that we could stay like this forever.

Reluctantly, Danny pulled away slightly to gaze down at me, with a weak smile and eyes full of unshed tears. I could feel the lump growing in my throat and the waterfalls started. Dan's watchful gaze was full of concern and worry before he pulled me back into his embrace. Making him feel guilty for leaving me was the last thing I wanted to do.

"I'm gonna miss you so much...." I confessed,voice catching in my throat.  I silently cursed to myself for being so pathetic. Dan remained silent, tightening his grip around me in response.

"I'm gonna miss you too " he said quietly, voice shaking, trying to keep his emotions in to stay strong for me. He cleared his throat before continuing. "I'll either text or call ye everyday ok? I know it's not the same as seeing each other every day..... But before Ye know it we'll see each other again soon when ye come visit me " he said soothingly, his eyes pleading for me to understand.

" Seriously Dan, it's ok. I know what demands your job has. Jesus, I've known you long enough to know that by now!" I exclaimed. He chuckled quietly in agreement. "And I can't wait when I'll meet ye in Manchester! It'll be fab! it's just gonna be hard but we're strong enough to pull through this , right?"I asked , grinning at the thought .

As the second series of the voice would be filmed in Manchester, Dan would be living there for the next six months. The first few weeks were just promo shoots. As Dan had sweet talked Danny Cohen (the director) into getting me backstage and let me stay in his dressing room while he was working. So I would be visiting Dan in a month, when the blind auditions started.

"I know, I can't wait for ye to meet everybody and to show you off "he whispered seductively, a cheeky grin spreading to his cheeks. I laughed at his reaction, he was so sweet. "I can't wait for ye to hear the new album!" He said excitedly. This reflected on me immediately. The album would be released in Ireland on September 7th and I was buzzing to hear it. Listening to his voice would hopefully make me miss him less.

"I'll be hooked on it babe" I said, kissing him lightly on his lips.

"Is that all I get?" He asked cheekily  before the kiss grew heated as he grasped  my head  in his hands as he kissed me, hungrily. I wrapped my arms around his waist, pulling us closer. We were suddenly interrupted by the intercom buzzing loudly. Danny pulled away reluctantly, giving me an apologetic look, striding over to the door to answer it.

"Hello?..."

"Dan! Get your lazy ass down here now, we're 15 mins late!!!" Yelled an angry voice, who I recognised as Mark's.

"Alright, alright, don't get yer nickers in a twist!" Dan muttered before hanging up and running into the bedroom and I heard him grab his suitcase (which he had miraculously stuffed all his clothes into) and entered the living room again, grabbing my hand and dragging me to the door, down the stairs and walked out into the semi darkness of early morning and breathed in the chilly Dublin air.

Mark and Glen were now sat in the taxi waiting for Danny. Dan turned to me with a sad smile, before hugging me tightly. "I guess this is goodbye then" he stated, inhaling the strong scent of my freshly washed hair. I lifted a hand to his cheek, stroking my thumb down his cheek bone.

"For now " I whispered, standing on my tip toes to peck his lips. We suddenly  heard loud knocking and we snapped our heads around to see Mark and Glen making kissy faces on the windows. They both laughed loudly, high fiving each other at the fact that they had disturbed us. I couldn't help but giggle at them, gazing up to see that Danny was sniggering too.

"Bloody idiots, the pair of them " he mumbled, grinning at how immature his friends were. Dan gave me a last kiss on my forehead before pulling away and throwing his case in the boot.

"Bye love!" He called, blowing me a kiss.

"Bye" I answered, copying his actions and he got into the car and off they went, on their travels. Only when they were out of sight, I sunk to my knees sobbing, the reality of that he was gone hitting me like a tone of bricks.

-------------------------------------------------------
*Days later *

Dan's only been gone a week and it stills feels odd without having him by my side 24/7. His absence literally tearing me apart.I couldn't sleep at night, tossing and turning from dusk to dawn. My skin had turned ghostly white and deep purple bags from the lack of sleep had formed under my eyes. I felt empty without him. I just wanted him to come home.

However he had kept his promises and he had called me every day so far. He would keep me up to date with what was happening with the voice and all of the award ceremonies they were invited to. The lads had now finished the album and it would be out tomorrow. I can't wait to hear it. It would keep me sane until I saw him again. I was shaken from my daydream when I heard a voice call my name.

"Aoife! Are ye alright?" I refocused my gaze on the plump, brunette, middle aged women who stood in front of me, her blue eyes full of concern. Today was my first day back at work after my travels and I was aware that it wasn't the first time I had zoned out, lost in my own world full of thoughts and daydreams.

"Y-y-ye I'm g-grand" I stuttered; directing my gaze to the floor, avoiding her gaze. However she hooked her fingers under my chin and lifted my gaze back up again. Shit.

"Yez think I haven't known ye long enough to know that something's up?" She inquired, moving her hand to rest on mine comfortably. I stayed silent, feeling myself blushing. She's right, she's known me since I was 10 for God sake. Mary had acted like a mother when I needed advice or a shoulder to cry on. I couldn't keep this from her.

"Well there's this guy....."

"Ooo I knew it!" She exclaimed, causing me to laugh loudly, embarrassment gone. "C'mon then, who is he? Do I know him? Is he handsome?" She said with a wink. I smiled as she had also known Dan since he was 10. I remembered that she hadn't seen him since he was 16 and worked here. I was going to have fun with this...

"Well he's tall, dark, good looking...."

"Irish?"

"Yeah, he's from Dublin"

"Which area?" God she's not giving up.

"Ballinteer." she raised her eye brows at me mockingly, a grin spreading to her cheeks.

"So I do know him" she said quietly. "What's he called?" Oh God, here goes....

"Ummm, O'Donoghue... Danny O'Donoghue..." I raised my gaze to see her eyes widening in shock.

"Shay's youngest? The one who worked here with ye, right? Dear God, I haven't seen him around here for years, not after his father passed..." I nodded, smiling sadly at the mention of Dan's father. She noticed this and gave a sympathetic smile. A comfortable silence settled over us before she spoke again. "He's a nice lad, that Daniel. I heard He's done well for himself too, hasn't he?"

"Yeah, he and his mates formed The Script not long after he left for LA all them years ago" I said.

"He's a judge on that talent show too, The Sound?...no that's not it..."

"The Voice " I laughed

"Aye, that's it, I knew it really" she teased, shoving my shoulder playfully. " so how did it come to be?" She asked nosily.

"Well we've always been best friends, but I've always fancied him and had a soft spot for him... And it turns out he feels the same about me" I confessed, unable to hide the grin that I beamed as sense of butterflies churning excitedly in my stomach.

"Awww Aoife's in LOOOOVE" she teased, laughing loudly. "So where's lover boy at the minute?"

"Well that's the thing, he's in London for the next 10 months touring and coaching the voice. I'm flying over to visit for a few days but that's all we've arranged for the moment."

"And you're missing him..."

"Of course! It feels like I can't function without him. I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't think. I know it sounds selfish, but I just want him to come home" I took a deep breath to compose myself as I could feel the tears brimming in my eyes yet again. Mary pulled me into a tight hug, which I returned.

"It'll get better love, I promise" she whispered. I buried my face in her shoulder, shaking my head. These next weeks were gonna be hell.

-------------------------------------------------------
Awww, poor Aoife!
Hey guys, sorry this isn't brilliant, it's just a filler chapter. I just wanted to update lol. The next chapter will be better, promise! Sorry, there's no Dan POV in this but I wanted to convey Aoife's thoughts and feelings! I'm planning for the next song to be a bit more eventful lol. Thanks for all the votes and lovely comments, really means a lot! Xxxxx