This had to have been a dream. You literally have always wanted your own office. Not in a boring office cubicle that sold paper or something, but in a great office that did great things, just like this one. You had your own space. At the Grump Office. Ross was showing you the computer that was already set up and the empty shelves and things you could decorate with. Already you were planning out everything you could put on the shelves, stick on the walls, and place on your desk.

"And I can give you a quick tour of what's on the desktop. You have your tablet handy?" Ross bent over next to you while you sat comfortably in the cushiony and very spinnable office chair.

You nodded in affirmation and leaned down to grab your tablet case.

"Good!" Ross waited for you to get it set up and showed you the ropes around the computer and the various programs. "Paint Tool Sai is already on here, and there's a few animation programs on here as well that you can test out and try for yourself. Of course, if you need help with anything you can ask me or anyone else around the office. Alright?"

"Alright." You chirped, smiling to yourself as you were giddy with excitement just looking at the typical background of the monitor. "Thank you Ross. For everything." You turned to look at him, to make sure you were sincere to him.

You hoped he got the message, because he was already starting to head out the door,"No problem Y/N. I'm gonna let you be free today and have you get used to everything, but tomorrow I'll have your first assignment. Sound good?" You nodded and he was already on his way,"Good luck! Holler if you need anything!"

He left you alone to your own little world. You were sitting in your own little bubble that was soon going to be even more of your own, but first, you needed to set everything up on the computer. You needed to update the driver on your tablet, test the animation programs, and figure out if you wanted to use SAI or good old Krita. 

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"A party? I think that's an awesome idea."

"I thought so too. It'd be a chance for all of us to get to know her more and to make her feel even more comfortable."

"She's super cute." Suzy grinned and nudged Holly,"You haven't met her yet, but she's a really cool gal."

Holly swished her drink around,"What's her name again?"

Vernon replied,"Y/N. Ross didn't tell you about her?"

"He did, just not much details about her."

"She seemed a little shy and awkward, so I'm sure you and her will get along just fine Holly." Vernon tried joking with her and it worked because Holly rolled her eyes but spoke sweetly.

"That's a start. When's the party?"

"Tomorrow night I think would be a good time. Matt will be here too so he can meet her as well, and the whole Dream Daddy team."

"Who's catering?" Suzy rubbed her hands together and pretended like she was going to dig into a feast.

"I haven't figured that out yet Suzy, but--"

"I'll help then! Ooh! We should all make something!" Suzy's smile grew ear to ear.

Holly was more into it now, she was girling out with Suzy,"Oh my god, yes! That's perfect. We haven't had a little get together in a long time."

"Perfect..then I'll just tell everyone about it. You guys spread the word too, okay?" Vernon gestured between the two of them, yet none of them were paying him any attention. Holly was rambling on about spinach and Suzy was talking about a special ramen that Arin could make.

"Good talk guys."

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It took almost all day, but you felt like you were finally at least a little familiar with the computer and its programs. Your hand was cramping very slightly from the doodling you did, so you took that as a sign to stop. Throughout the day, Ross had come to check up on you to see how you were doing, and answered the few questions you had, but other than him, only Vernon came to check on you. You didn't mind it. You knew everyone had been busy.

On your way out of your little cubicle, you passed Vernon on the way to the kitchen to grab a water bottle,"Hey Vernon." You greeted.

"Hey! Y/N! Just the girl I was looking for."

"You were..looking for me?" You kept your eyes on him as you went around the counter and opened the fridge.

"Yeah!" He leaned on the counter that was in between you two,"I just wanted to tell you we're all having a little 'party' of sorts tomorrow. Kind of to celebrate you being here. We also haven't all got together anyway. It would be great if you could meet everyone here...unless you don't want to come, of course. That's alright too."

"Oh no!" You swiped a cold water bottle and shut the fridge,"I would love to come! I mean..I sleep here anyway, so its not like I have a choice, but I think a little party would be fun!" 

You are literally the worst at parties. So many people you don't know, over stimulation of all the senses. Maybe this party would be different though. You met almost all of the Grumps and you didn't throw up or have a full blown panic attack, so what would be the harm in attending a party here?

"Awesome! Everyone's bringing food, so don't feel like you have to cook something. And I'll contact you in some way, shape, or form of what time it is."

With a snap! and a  small flick of your wrist, you opened the water bottle,"Sounds good. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks Vernon."

You sipped at the liquid as he waved you off and took his leave,"No problem! I'll see you later!"

Speaking of later, after you waved goodbye to Vernon, you glanced your phone with water in your other hand and saw that it was getting on to be 10 o clock at night. It was late. Who else was here? Hopefully you didn't disturb anyone. 

It was kind of a scary thought spending the night in a huge place inhabited with people you didn't know, in a new state, a new town, but for some reason you felt safe here. The 'bedrooms' looked comfortable enough to sleep on, and maybe eventually you'd get an apartment nearby. Unfortunately Ross's internship didn't include housing. Not that the Grumps' beds were bad, but it wasn't your own bed.

As you were running all of this through your head, you made your way to the lounge room where you had met mostly everyone and plopped down on the couch where Arin and Suzy were sitting earlier. You were checking all social medias on you phone while sipping your healthy and oh so fresh water. You hadn't uploaded the Portal bathroom pics yet so you decided to do so, and slowly but surely people were liking it. People you didn't even know were liking it. Anything that got more than 30 likes boosted your ego a little too much.

"See you Arin!"

A distant voice made you turn your head to the other side of the room. You were scrolling through Twitter now, and ironically, the Grump without a Twitter emerged into the room. He was in a leather jacket and skinny jeans, with a band t shirt underneath. Classic Danny attire.

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"See you Arin!" Dan shouted out later Arin, who was taking the back exit. When he turned straight ahead, there was Y/N. Sitting on the couch. All by herself. Lips wrapped around a water bottle. "Oh, god."

"Hi, Danny."

God she said his name. It was the same as when she first said it, sweet, genuine and friendly. 

"Hey Y/N!" Act cool Dan..act cool. "What're you doing out here? Just chillaxing?" 

Who the fuck says chillaxing?

Wait..she's smiling, she's laughing. You did good!

Y/N breathed a laugh after swallowing a swig. She placed the water beside her and quirked her head up to Dan as he approached. He was already much taller than her, even more so when she was sitting and he was standing. 

Dan hated being a sexually active man. Oh, he hated it so much. He was standing over her now, leaning over the back of the couch so he could converse.

He was close enough to smell her perfume. It was sweet, yet tangy. It definitely enticed him. Y/N had turned her body sideways so she could talk to him too. She was still smiling, thank God. Danny wasn't doing anything bad so far.

"You could say I'm chillaxing. What are you up to? You headed out?" 

The little lilt in her voice when she asked questions..

Danny get a hold of yourself you sound like you're in love with her.

"Yeah, Arin and I just finished recording..but you saw that earlier." He chuckled.

Y/N chuckled back,"Yeah. It was so freaking cool seeing that set up..and seeing you two record in real time."

"So..you're a fan then?"

Way to sound douchey Danny.

"Of course!" Y/N perked herself up and her smile grew,"I've watched you guys for like..4 years. Every day."

"Wow.." Dan blinked in wonder and ran his hand through his hair,"You're a dedicated lovely."

Dan glimpsed her cheeks turn a bit red after he said that, but she was still laughing, so that was positive. Nothing too creepy, he just called her what he called all of the other fans.

"You could say that."

"Did you.." Dan glanced around, seeing no one in sight,"get everything done?" Now you sound like an idiot. "I mean, I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to animation and what Ross does but.." He paused, then arched an eyebrow at Y/N,"He isn't fucking with you is he? Ross can be a major asshole."

She giggled. Danny had been in the music business for years, but he hadn't heard anything as sweet as that little sound of laughter that came from Y/N. He's said that same line to so many girls..and he only half meant it until now. He took her in while he could.

"He hasn't been fucking with me..not that I've noticed. He was actually really helpful and he checked up on me a lot."

"Good." Danny nodded and flipped his hair a little bit,"If he does ever fuck with you though and you aren't having it, just tell me..or Arin. Or anyone else really. We all hate Ross sometimes."

There was that giggle again. Y/N took a small drink of water. Dan took this time to look away for a second, he felt like he was staring or ogling her.

"I will, Dan. Promise." She tipped her water bottle towards him and took another sip.

"I mean it." He added,"If you even get slightly angry--"

"I understand..You'll be the first to know. Thank you." 

Danny smiled back, trying not to look totally in awe,"No problem..uh.." He cleared his throat and definitely didn't stare at Y/N as she gulped down more of her water,"If you don't mind me asking..do you have a place to stay tonight?"

Y/N almost choked on her drink. She spilled a little on herself and on the ground, but she was alive and coughing slightly,"Wow.." she said between coughs.

"Holy shit, you alright?" Danny frantically but not too crazily veered to the front of the couch and sat involuntarily beside her on the couch. He wasn't exactly sure what to do with his hands, so he held them out a good few inches around her figure, not touching her but close enough for her to know Danny was willing to comfort or help her.

"Yeah.." She coughed once more with a weak smile,"I was just really shocked at that terrible line.."

Danny easily became horrified. He honestly wasn't trying to flirt with her, especially with a pathetic line like that!

"Oh..It..it wasn't a line." Dan said simply, shaking his head but still concerned when Y/N was clearing her throat. 

"It wasn't?" Y/N teased with a cheeky smile. She had recovered now and was feeling playful, Dan saw.

"No. I assure you, I have a lot more lines that are much higher in quality."

"Mmhmm.." Y/N hummed with a sarcastic eye roll.

Dan decided to play along, it was going alright so far,"I'm Danny Sexbang, if you forgot that. And he's got all kinds of game."

This felt..natural. Nervewracking, but natural. He was worrying way too much, but was it even appropriate to flirt with her? Right now of all times?

"I'm sure." She said, still unimpressed. Dan frowned a little as she wiped herself down from the little patches of water that were on her clothes.

"Really though.." Dan switched his tone to caring and worrisome,"I just wanted to make sure yiu weren't sleeping in the back alley."

Y/N lifted her head up to look at Dan. The way she moved her hair behind her ear to see him entranced him so much he almost didn't know she was speaking,"I appreciate that Dan. Yes, I have a place to sleep tonight. One of the beds in here. For now." She hesitated, glancing around,"Until I get enough money to get my own apartment."

"Smart." Dan nodded, leaning on his elbows that were resting on his knees,"Kinda shitty of Ross to pay for your plane ticket but not for a real bed for you."

Y/N smiled once more and it just kept taking Dan's breath away. It never stops,"I think you just want an excuse to beat Ross up."

Danny shared her grin and shrugged his shoulders, making a small squeak sound with the leather material he wore,"We're all always looking for one." He shifted somewhat in his seat and made sure Y/N was listening,"My main reason for asking was that if you didn't..you could crash at my place tonight."

"That another line?" Y/N sized him up, the corner of her mouth curling.

Frustrated, but too proud to show it to Y/N, Danny shook his head while snickering,"I swear to God its not..I was just curious and I wanted to help you out if I can. I still do. Whatever you need." 

The two locked eyes for a few seconds, but Y/N was the one who broke the stare off. God, her eyes were a sight to behold.

Her adorable face was beaming red but she was still smiling through, talking to the ground,"That's very generous Danny. Thank you for the offer." When she thanked him, she tilted her head to look up at him, resuming the eye contact,"I'm good though. Thank you." 

Gently, Y/N raised her hand and placed it on Danny's shoulder. She no way touched skin, but Danny could feel her warmth through his jacket. It made his stomach feel light, airy, yet burn at the same time. He dared to glance at her hand, then right back into her eyes,"You're welcome. I'm always here if you need me Y/N. We all like you..and we want you to feel comfortable here."

"I feel so honored being liked by everyone." She took her hand off of Danny's shoulder, and he instantly felt cold, and the feeling in his stomach fade away.

"You're a pretty likeable person, Y/N."

"Thank you." She spoke softly, sweetly, and quietly. She yawned shortly after saying so, and Danny took that as his cue to go. Despite how much he wished he could be with Y/N all the time, he needed sleep, and needed to leave this conversation before he screwed something up by doing something stupid..or saying anything more stupid.

"Well," Dan clapped his knees before pushing himself up to stand. He was now towering over Y/N again. "I best be heading out then. I'll see you tomorrow, sleepyhead?" She yawned again, and Danny was enamored. 

She covered her mouth as the small exhale of breath left her mouth,"Will do. You coming to the party tomorrow too?"

"Yeah." Party? What fucking party? Danny nodded and placed his hands in his pockets,"I'll see you then, Y/N. Sleep tight." Before he turned on his heel to leave, he beamed at Y/N with a small head nod. She was now behind him and he had already missed her. 

"Bye Dan! Get home safe!" She raised her voice so he could hear her.

Dan didn't know why, but hearing her say that made him feel as if she were touching him again. The warmth dispersed throughout him once more. 

He waved without turning around to face her, because if he did face her, he would see her and never leave.

It took a good 15 minutes for the Uber to drive to Dan's house, but the whole time, no matter how many times Dan had banged his head against the car window, he couldn't get Y/N out of his head. He couldn't believe he actually asked her where she was sleeping tonight, a phrase one would use in a flirty, one night stand manner. He was embarrassed for half a second but realized that she had played along with it. It wasn't a big deal..just a nice, fun little conversation between the two of them. Dan found himself smiling just thinking about it.

He was still smiling up until he got to the front door of his house. Once he was inside, he was frowning. He started mumbling,"You are a fucking idiot..what the hell is wrong with you? What am I feeling right now?" He shut the door behind him and locked it, staring at his bedroom that was down the hall, straight ahead. "Maybe I just need sleep.." He tried assuring himself.

It didn't work, because by the time Danny got to the hall and popped his shoes off, he was already back on the subject of Y/N.

"She's just so..wonderful..and gorgeous...and.." He stopped himself, he needed to take his mind of off this new intern girl. Dan skid on his wooden floor until he hit his carpetted bedroom. 

Dan started stripping his clothes off after turning the light switch on and gazed at his bed after doing so.

"Hmm.." He hummed, still in his underwear with the lights on. He glanced at his phone that was laying on his jacket, on his bed. He observed it, picked it up, turned it on, and unlocked it.

"Should I J.O tonight?" He uttered to himself, and to his phone. He went to his browser and grinned widely at the screen,"Yeah..I'll J.O tonight."