A/N: DANIEL AVIDAN IS A BABE

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Barry hadn't come yet, which kinda depressed Dan. He might text him later, see how hes doing. Ever since his little 'episode' with Arin in the kitchen, he was chatting up Matt while eating a small bowl of trail mix.

Matt hadn't been introduced to Y/N yet. Dan wasn't sure if he felt more comfortable talking to him about her or less.

"She's pretty hot, honestly." Matt had a girlfriend, but he was often a blunt guy.

"Fucking tell me about it.." Danny contained himself and glanced Y/N from across the room. He nervously munched on the pretzels of the mix.

"Why don't you go talk to her then?" Matt asked, holding a cup of beer.

"I.." Dan hesitated,"I..I've talked to her before. Talking to her isn't a problem, Matt. It's just..I don't know what I'm feeling for her yet. I think its just a crush."

If it was crush, it was a huge one. He would've gotten over it by now. Or at least the effects would've been lessened. God damn, was he really crazy.

"Could be. I'd say give it time man."

"That's what everyone else is saying." Dan leaned up against a support pole that held up the first floor. He didn't realize it until Matt said something, but he found himself looking at Y/N as she was drinking, laughing and having fun with Suzy and Holly. She was so pretty when she was happy. He could feel her positive energy from here.

"Dude.." Matt interrupted him,"Stop staring. You're creeping me out, and if she catches you staring, she'll probably be creeped out too."

"Oh!" Dan whirled his head back to Matt, who was a little concerned but meant his comment in a playful way,"Shit..you're right. Sorry." Dan frowned and took a handful of the mix, raisins in all.

"Man, when's the last time you got laid?" Matt was messing with him now, grinning slyly as he sipped his beer.

Dan rolled his eyes, swallowing his snack,"That's kinda Dan Avidan confidential information, Matthew."

"Why? Has it been that long?"

It wasn't the fact that it had been a long time..or it hadn't. Or even the fact that Matt was asking a personal question. Matt was fun to fuck with and Dan considered him a friend, he just really did not want to answer this question right now.

"No. I mean.." Dan groaned lowly, looking anywhere other than at Matt. He grumpily stuffed a few more cashews into his mouth.

Matt was almost wheezing with laughter,"I'm just teasing you dude, you don't have to answer. You just seem stressed is all."

"Sounds like I really just need to fucking chill then.." He said out loud, more to himself than to Matt or anyone else. He looked at the floor for a second, then switched to Matt,"Hey. Matt."

"Yes Dan?" Matt arched an eyebrow while bringing his cup to his lips.

"Wanna play some beer pong?"

Matt's smirk was long and mischievous,"Oh you just asked the wrong person Danny boy.."

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"Holly, please. I have to come over and see all of the pigeons."

"Yeah, yeah! Of course!" Holly slid her phone into her pocket after showing you just a few of her bird babies. "They'd love to have you visit. They're a little wary of strangers, but if you have food, they'll instantly love you."

"Alright," You laughed and took a small sip of the wine Holly had poured you. A small, underlying thought had filled your head about being drugged and drinking something you didn't know what it was, but you figured it was just your mother nagging inside your head. Besides, everyone was really genuine and nice, and Holly didn't pressure you into drinking, and she even told you what kind of wine it was. You even watched her pour it. She was drinking it also, so you didn't have a care in the world at the moment.

The background music of the party switched from pop music to Ninja Sex Party, you recognized. It was Orgy For One. T most recent of Dan and Brian's music. You knew it pretty well though already, so you started humming with a cheeky smile on your face.

"Y/N!" You heard Suzy's voice from a little ways to your left,"There you are. I wanted you to meet more people from the office. This is one of the animators for Dream Daddy."

"Hey." You smiled at them,"I'm Y/N." You introduced yourself and they did the same.

You were about to ask how it was working on Dream Daddy when a blonde young man ran up to you. You looked to see it was Matt, with contacts on and clearly a little drunk.

"Hi. I'm Matt." He smiled at you and held out his hand. You glanced at it then decided to shake it. You were slightly amused at the sight of this man.

"Hey Matt. I'm Y/N. Sorry I didn't meet with you yesterday. I met with Ryan though."

He laughed and tilted his head back, snorting just slightly,"You're super pretty."

"Oh.." That caught you off guard a little bit. You looked to Suzy for guidance but she only shrugged. "Umm.."

"I have a girlfriend though. But I just wanted you to know that."

"Uh..thank you Matt."

Suzy stepped in and leaned in to observe him, to get a little whiff of his breath,"Matt." She found herself chuckling to herself,"Are you okay?"

"Oh.." Matt paused and looked back at you. He started grinning widely all of a sudden,"And Danny..Danny.." He started giggling,"He..Dan.."

"Dan?" You and Suzy said simultaneously, curious to figure this all out.

"Yeah. He challenged me to beer pong..and," He started slurring,"I waskinda an assholeand I egged him on..he.. won."

"I can see that." Suzy said, looking Matt and his drunken self over,"Here, Matt." She held her arms out towards him so he could lean on her,"Let's sit down over here, okay?" Suzy made an exasperated face to you as she led Matt to the other side of the room. All you could do is shrug and make a 'i don't even know' smile.

The speakers that the music was hooked up to squeaked with some feedback, but it was quickly corrected. You wondered what was happening, but you couldn't see anything that would indicate that the speakers were being messed with. No one around you seemed perturbed either, so you went back to sipping the wine. You gradually felt your stomach warm and churn up with the alcohol. It felt great. You felt lighter, but not drunk or inebriated. It was a good level to stop at. Then again, you were just gonna sleep here tonight..

"Hey guys!"

A microphoned voice now took over the speakers, and it only took a few more words for you to recognize it.

"I figured that this party would be alright to try out the karaoke machine that we got. So..uh..without further ado I'm gonna sing."

You kept looking around to see where Danny was, and you found him in the corner located at the end of the room, where the speakers were stationed.

What do ya know..shower thoughts are real, huh?

"If you know it, sing along with me. And whoever wants a go at this next can come up, alright?"

"WOOOOOOOO. DAN!!!"

"DANNY I LOVE YOUUUU!!!"

The girlish squeals and shrieks belonged to Matt and Arin. One of which who was drunk, and the other was completely sober. Arin was the more outgoing one. He even went up to Dan, jumping and screaming about.

"DAN I WANT YOU TO FATHER MY CHILDREN!!"

You caught Dan cracking up away from the mic and motioned for Arin to go away. His smile was so wide,just like you pictured whenever the two had big laughing fits during Game Grumps.

"Arin. Shut the fuck up and go away, I'm trying to sing here."

People started chattering and laughing as they watched the two idiots. Ryan ended up having to play as Dan's bodyguard and pull Arin off to the side, much to his dismay. Arin was still fan girling over him as the music to Africa started to play through the speakers. It was the Ninja Sex Party's cover.

https://youtu.be/J37s_u4UBQQ

The drums started to play and a few people were already cheering. The lights were dimmed ever so slightly as Dan acted out while he sang. He added the little laugh in the beginning of the track that you knew was in there. This was when you were witnessing the first moments of Danny's stage presence. He really did look like he belonged up there, in the spotlight. You caught yourself staring at him, dressed in his leather jacket and a different T shirt, and a crazy fro living on his head. He looked wild, and beautiful. You were so ready to hear his singing voice live and in person.

"I hear the drums echoing tonight..but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation.."

"Shes coming in 12:30 flight. The moonlight beams reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation.."

Danny had his eyes closed during the first few verses, but a little more towards the chorus, he had opened them and started looking out past the light and into the crowd of people

"I stopped an old man along the way, hoping to find some old forgotten words..or ancient melodies.."

"He turned to me as if to say.."hurry boy its waiting there for you.""

You could hear the power slowly rising up into Danny's voice, it was so pleasurable to hear. You took another small sip of wine before the chorus. You were so ready for him to just scream, because honestly you scream the chorus to this song too. Who doesn't?

Your heart stopped for a few seconds when you physically felt Dan's eyes lock on yours. He couldn't have been looking right at you. The lights were too dark to see you. Right?

"Its gonna take a lot to drive me away from youuu.."

"There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do.."

He was definitely looking at you. He was dancing anmoving his legs and body to the groove of the rhythm, and he was looking at you. You felt like he was a magnet, like he was pulling you in. You needed to be closer. He was reeling you in like a fish on a hook.

"I bless the rains down in Africa.."

He was looking away now, closing his eyes and taking a breath for the next verse. He might've been looking at you, but he was only doing so because that's what people do..right? They look at people when they're the center of attention or performing for them.

You continued to gaze in awe of Danny and sip the wine until you found that it was empty. You wanted more, so you waited and watched as Dan was finishing up. On your way to the kitchen, people were already cheering and clapping, even singing along with him. You felt proud of him. He wasn't your son and you weren't related to him by any means. You only knew who he was 4 years ago..but you were still proud of him. You knew his backstory, and he had come a long way. You were proud of him.

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"You should've let me up there Dan, I would've laid down some tasty jams."

Danny waved at his friend as he was being jostled around, an arm around his shoulder,"Arin, I didn't stop you. You still can."

"Yeah, but now Vernon's singing some stupid pop song."

"Oh my god, is he?" Dan looked in the direction of the karaoke machine. He did in fact see Vernon, clearly a little tipsy but nonetheless enjoying himself. The sight made him laugh.

"I kind of want him to start singing some old country song." Arin grinned, an arm still around Dan. He took a drink of his La Croix water.

"I would pay good money for that man to belt out some George Strait."

"Or some Reba..that would be the fucking best."

Dan and Arin shared a laugh and both tilted their heads back at the same time to satisfy their thirsts.

When Dan put his head back into its normal position, he happened to glance at the spot Y/N was before. She wasn't standing by the table in between two groups of people and surrounded by Suzy and Holly. She was a little ways away, swaying with a cup in her hand while chatting up Matt and Ryan, who were also looking a little drunk. There were loud laughs coming from their direction. Knowing Matt and Ryan, Danny still felt a burning sensation disperse through his whole body.

"Arin.." He started,"I'll be back in a bit."

Danny felt like he was out of control of himself, like he wasn't the one actually walking out of his friend's arm towards a girl he somehow cared about and met just yesterday. She was drunk, and hopefully alright.

By the time he had gotten halfway across the room, Y/N had spotted him and made her own way over to chat with him. If he could sweat, Danny would be sweating. He would be sweating hardcore.

Her smile was as wide as he had ever seen it, and while she was walking, droplets of her beverage were dripping out of her cup. Jesus Christ she was drunk.

"Hi Dannyyy!" Y/N slurred and giggled like a little school girl.

Danny felt awful that he was even getting a slight erection right now.

"Hey, Y/N..how are you?" He asked as they got closer, then finally met.

Y/N hummed with pleasure and out of nowhere, she decided to plant herself onto Dan's chest, leaning on him 100% and catching him totally off guard.

Dan could've cried out of happiness right then.

"I..Y/N?" He stared down at the top of her head that was barely brushing his chin.

The hot and messy intern girl that Dan was now holding (not quite) giggled once more,"You know Danny..you're really fucking nice.."

"Uh.." To say Dan was at a loss for words was an understatement. He didn't even know what to do with his body or brain, let alone his mouth. He sensed Y/N tilting slightly away from him and she began to slip, but on instinct, Dan raised his arms and wrapped them around her to catch her. She let the cup she was holding fall to the ground, sadly yet happily, it was empty.

Y/N squealed with glee, head now turned upwards to gaze up at Dan,"Oopsies..I may be a little drunk."

"Yeah, I can see that.."

Dan was absolutely going insane with how everything just happened all at once. He had never been this close to Y/N before. Now he was holding her drunken toddler body while she was beaming at him. Her eyes sparkled with joy, it was almost contagious just sharing eye contact with her.

"Danny.." Her voice switched on a dime from happy and playful to somber and serious.

"What?" Dan asked, afraid of everything at the current moment. He was waiting for her comment with bated breath.

"You're a special widdle baby.." The sly smile returned to Y/N's face, and complimented her beating red cheeks.

"Jesus.." Danny whispered as she got herself into a fit of giggles while hiding in his chest. He'd never been so overstimulated in his life. His heart was pounding out of his chest and his ears. His head was feeling 10 pounds lighter, lips were dry, and he was still fucking 'sweating'.How was this fucking happening to him?

Then Y/N lifted her head up to say something else. A few strands of her hair were in her face, and Danny was more than tempted to brush them aside for her, but he repressed the action.

"And..I've always had the biggest crush on you." Y/N said while blinking up at him with  vague innocence. Her lashes were thick and attractive, and they definitely were trying to pull Danny in closer. It was hard, but Danny backed his head away from hers, just for good measure. Her expression was enchanting, but Dan was holding on to every word of hers with all that he had.

"Like..you are the hottest 40 year old hunk of man I have ever seen."

Was she really saying this? Was he really hearing all of this? She couldn't mean all of that..she was drunk. She was just saying silly shit..right?

Dan decided to reflect her drunken compliment with a joke,"Well..uh..I'm not quite 40 yet.." He muttered. He dared to sinfully glance at Y/N's lips. They were pink and partially open, and more than welcoming to Danny. He continued to keep his distance.

If Dan was a person without morals, he would've taken her right then and there. He would've tossed her onto the bed or the couch and would've used tongue action like she had never seen before. But Dan had respect, so when Y/N inched her face closer to his, and lowered her voice to a more sultry level, he held his breath, and everything else. His arms were still around her after catching her, unconsciously, of course.

How he had this much self control, he didn't know.

Y/N started rubbing at Dan's chest, stroking it up and down as she muttered,"Lucky for you..I like my men a little...older." She emphasized the last word with a flicker of her eyes from Danny's toes and all the way up to his head.

Dan gulped.

Y/N looked like she was waiting for him to do something,"And you..I know you're an old dinosaur at heart..Danny Sexbang." Y/N leaned in closer but Danny stood as still as a statue, she wasn't leaning in for a kiss, she was going for much worse. She whispered in his ear,"You like that young pussy don't you?"

"Okay, okay.." Dan backed his head away from Y/N and gently took both of her wrists off of his chest, holding them,"Y/N..I think you've had enough to drink."

All of a sudden, Y/N started snickering to herself, cheeks still flaming red,"Danny, let's dance!" She moved away from him and took a second for herself to find the beat of the music. Vernon was no longer singing, and Ninja Sex Party's "You Spin Me Right Round" replaced the groove of the party.

Danny watched in awe of this gorgeous creature before him who suddenly started swaying her hips to the beat of a song that he was singing. Not only that, it was one of Danny's favorite songs about sex. Why the fuck was she making this so difficult?

"C'mon Danny.." She cooed, smirking while she ran a hand up her body and gracefully through her hair. She continued to circle her hips and forced Dan to look away,"Doesn't this song get you..in the mood?"

"Seriously..Y/N..let me get you some water, okay?" Dan glanced a the kitchen and motioned for her to follow.

She did not follow, but instead tripped a over her own feet and fell off balance of her heels. She was now flat on her ass laughing while some people caught attention and stared.

Danny frowned at her and looked at all of his co workers who were now looking at her, obliviously drunk and very vulnerable. He made a decision right then and there.

"Y/N.." She was still laughing while Dan knelt down beside her,"You're too fucking wasted.." She cheesed up at him and wrapped her arms around his neck in a little hug.

"I knoww!! Isn't it great?"

"No Y/N..its not great. You're gonna fucking hurt yourself."

"Y/N?" Suzy's voice came from behind Y/N, who was still embracing Danny.

"Suz!!" Y/N squealed and kept her arms around the Grump. She had squished her face against Dan's, much to his dismay. "How are yoouuu?"

"Is she okay?" Arin was beside his wife and looking down at Dan. He looked as concerned as Suzy, almost kneeling down with Dan.

Dan shook his head as he looked down at Y/N with pity. She was now burying her head on the inside of his jacket,"No. She's fucking wasted. I'm gonna take her home, so she can't hurt herself."

"Dan.." Suzy interjected,"We can take her to our place..really, its not a big deal.."

"Yeah man..let us take her." Arin held his arms out a little for Y/N to come to.

"No. I don't want you guys missing out on the party. Just let me take her to my place..please?"

Arin and Suzy both knew Dan well enough to know that he wasn't the type of guy to take advantage of a girl. Especially when she was drunk. When he said that he wanted to take Y/N to his home, they had no doubt whatsoever that he meant the best for her. He would let her sleep in his bed while he slept on the couch, and he would've made her coffee in the morning and provided her with whatever he needed for the inevitable hangover.

Dan pleaded and looked between his two friends, who shared worried expressions.

Arin spoke first and nodded,"Okay Dan..be careful, alright?"

Dan stood up with a protective arm around Y/N. She was still nuzzling into his shirt and humming to the song that was playing,"I will."

"Text us if you need help, and let us know what's going on." Suzy frowned at her new friend.

"I will Suz." He sent her a sad smile, then turned his gaze to Arin. The two shared a brotherly, telepathic conversation, and within a few more seconds of eye contact, the discussion was over. Dan jerked his head in a nod, then waved at the two of them,"Have a good night you guys."

"Be careful buddy!"

"Be careful!"

Danny then started his journey to his car with Y/N on his arm. Y/N was somewhat cooperative up until the stairs. He more or less had to carry her and keep her steady.

"Danny..where are we going?"

Man, she was worse than when Dan ever got high.

Without thinking, Dan said, "We're going to my house, sweetheart."

How did that fucking slip out?

When it did, Danny made a face to himself, as if to say,'what the fuck?'

"Oh.." Y/N was calmer now, leaning her head onto Danny's shoulder,"Okay.."

Dan smiled a satisfied smile to himself and helped Y/N up the rest of the stairs.

They were outside now, and a slight breeze was blowing onto them.

"But..Daannnn.." She whined,"What about the party?"

Dan spotted his car on the curb and pulled Y/N in that direction,"The party's over now Y/N. Everyone left." He lied.

"But..I was..having fun." She started yawning, bringing up memories of he and Y/N's first conversation.

"I know you were." He patronized her somewhat without meaning to, but he was still genuine towards her.

Once they reached Dan's car, Dan continued to be a gentleman and opened the passenger door for her with one hand. Carefully, he helped her step inside.

"Watch your step. Just sit right there okay?" He made sure she was sitting in the seat fully before he shut the door.

Dan made his way around to the driver seat and opened his door. With ease, he stepped inside and sat down.

While Dan was reaching for something in the back, Y/N mumbled,"Dan.." Her voice reached the same somber tone as a half hour ago. It was like she was continuing her statement from before.

After a few seconds of shuffling things around, Dan pulled out a quilted blanket from the backseat, and placed it around Y/N. He raised an eyebrow at her, even though her eyes were already drooping and full of sleep.

"I love you."

She had said it so simply...and yet Dan had heard all of the lovelies say that before. Y/N was a lovely..so she only meant it that way.

Dan didn't know what to say, so he shut up and tucked her into her seat. He was sure that her seat belt was on correctly, and then started his car.

The words still bounced around his head as well as their intent and meaning. He didn't love her, surely. He cared, obviously..but it wasn't love. It was a crush..Danny had realized that. What he was feeling was an attraction to a pretty girl. He cared about everyone, and he would do what he did for Y/N for anyone..but why did this feel so different from everyone else?

Dan wracked his brain on the way to his house, desperately searching for answers within himself. He made sure to turn the heat up for Y/N, and soon he was hearing her snore quietly from the passenger seat.