Heartbeat

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Summary: Dan is a vampire and has been living with Phil for three years and tries to convince himself that there's no emotional relationship between them.

"How about Frankie and Bennie's?" Phil asked.

"To be honest Phil, I'd rather go home and order pizza." Dan sighed.

"Oh come on Dan, we haven't been out to eat in months. We can't stay cooped up in the house the whole time." Phil chuckled and Dan's eyes flickered to Phil's smile. Immediately denial struck Dan's mind again for the millionth time as he admired his friend's face. Phil was attractive - Dan had come to terms with that but he refused to believe he had an attraction to him.

Phil was just another human right? They weren't even friends, Dan was just acting right? After 400 years on the earth Dan had had a constant fake smile and fake life - Phil wasn't any different right?

"I'm not hungry anyway." Dan lied. He was hungry just not for food ...

"I heard your stomach earlier Dan, we're going out whether you like it or not." Phil laughed and shoved Dan's shoulder lightly. Dan huffed and sent Phil a scowl but the effect was ruined by his pout. "Being adorable will get you no where." Phil pointed out and kept walking.

Dan's eyes went round and his jaw dropped a little. His dead heart seemed to flutter at Phil's comment but the moment was ruined by Dan's harsh internal denial. A vampire and a human wouldn't work anyway. There was so much danger involved in a relationship like that - hell even being friends was a safety hazard. Dan was an experienced Vampire so had gotten used to the constant smell of humans and the sound of Phil's blood pumping through his veins. It still bothered him but it was like a dull ache which was easily forgotten.

Dan suddenly stopped dead in his tracks and tensed up, his canines growing and his eyes bleeding to black. He glared into the darkness of the alleyway opposite him. He quickly turned away from Phil who was luckily looking the other way. "Phil I need to pee." Dan lied. 

"Dan! Can't you just wait till we get there?" Phil asked in annoyance.

"No!" Dan snapped, not meaning to be harsh.

"Alright make it quick." Phil sighed.

Dan immediately walked into the alley and stood at his intimidating height. "You must be pretty old to have sensed me so quickly." A voice spoke from the darkness.

"I could smell your blood lust a mile away." Dan hissed.

"You're friend just looked so very appealing ... not that he's actually your friend. One night stand? Hump and dump? Leading on? You paying him? ... or maybe he's your little blood bank pet." The man chuckled. Dan's eyes were as black as night as the rage almost made him shake.

"You don't lay a fucking finger on him you hear me?" Dan spat protectively - somehow the thought of losing Phil made his non-existent heart hurt and it was hard to deny how much he cared for the boy who he was apparently pretending to be friends with after three years of living together. 

"Don't worry I can see you're rather invested in him, although ... you sure we can't share? I'll make it nice and quick for your toy if you want - show him a good time before he goes." The vampire offered, his fangs glinting in the moonlight as well as the drool on his lips. The thought of devouring Phil causing him to salivate. 

Dan couldn't handle the fury he felt at the younger vampire's words. His hand moved so fast that even the other vampire didn't see it before it was too late and he was pinned against the wall. "What the fuck did I just say?" Dan hissed, his fangs bared intimidatingly whilst his iron grip was unsuccessfully trying to be pried from the other's neck. 

"Al-alright, alr-right. I get it." The other choked and Dan let go, the other dropping to the ground as he gasped for air. Dan nearly crushed his wind pipe.

"Don't let me catch you anywhere near him." Dan spoke dangerously and the other cowered slightly - the older the vampire the stronger they are - the man stood no chance against the century old Dan.

"Dan? What's taking so long?" A voice called into the darkness and Dan sent the man one last glare before retracting his fangs and calming down so he could force his eyes to brown once again.

"Sorry, I couldn't see." Dan replied.

"Goof." Phil smirked and Dan raised an eyebrow but a smile found its way onto his face. 

"Pardon?"

"Nothing."

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"Daaaaaaaaaaan, we ran out of toilet roll, can you go get some?" Phil called as Dan walked in on him scrolling through his tumblr feed. 

"No, my favourite show is coming on. You go get it." Dan declared, sitting down on the couch next to him. 

"Ugh fine." Phil sighed, rolling his eyes in exaggeration. Dan chuckled and watched as Phil stood. However, his smile wiped off his face and he nearly choked when he saw Phil stretch. A patch of skin became visible as his shirt rode up and Dan felt his mouth water as the smooth flesh was revealed. Dan's eyes trailed from Phil's flat perfect tummy to his slight v-line and happy trail. He was practically drooling once the shirt was finally back in place and he wasn't thinking about sinking his teeth into his hips.

"Right, I'll be back in a bit. Want anything whilst I'm there?" Phil asked, breaking Dan from his trance. If Dan wasn't dead he'd have blushed. 

"U-um, no I'm fine." Dan stuttered - his tongue suddenly feeling too big for his mouth. What was wrong with him? 

"Ok, see you in a bit." Phil grinned and walked out the room. 

"Holy fuck." Dan whispered before shaking his head - he was not attracted to Phil. Dan tried to focus on the TV as his favourite show started playing the latest episode but he couldn't concentrate so he started recording it and sat back on the pillows - rubbing his temples. 

"What is wrong with me? I don't like Phil that way he's just visually appealing. Besides a relationship would never work - just kissing him would be dangerous. Tasting him could send me into a frenzy and it's no worth it even if his lips are soft and plump and pink and ... shut up, hugging him is hard enough as I have to control my strength as it is if we had- ... If we went there I might not even be able to control it and could crush him- why am I even thinking of that? I don't love him, we're not friends and I don't find him attractive." Dan thought stubbornly, glaring at the screen.

Dan sat like this for nearly ten minutes until his train of thought was broken by a sinking feeling. It was as if he could sense something terrible had happened and he was stood up immediately, feeling scared to find out what was making him feel this way. 

He went to go out and look for Phil when he heard the door close. Dan tensed up and his eyes once again bled to black and his fangs extended from his gums. He zoomed into the hallway and hid behind the wall next to his stairs. He felt the presence of another vampire and Dan was not going to let them invade his home.

As the imposter reached the landing Dan went to grab them but froze in place - his icy blood feeling colder than he thought possible. His chest physically hurt at the sight he came across and tears started to sting his eyes. 

Phil stood there with a dazed expression, clutching his neck whilst blood ran down his fingers. His eyes flickered to Dan. "D-dan." Phil stuttered, looking very light headed. He went to step towards Dan but his knee gave out and he fell to the floor. On instinct, Dan shot out and caught the boy before he hit the floor.

"Who did this to you?" Dan asked shakily, tears leaking from his eyes. Phil - his sweet Phil was now a monster like him and if this wasn't heart break he didn't know what was. He knew now that losing Phil scared the shit out of him - not everyone survived a vampire's venom. "Ph-phil, who did this to you?" Dan asked again, anger finding its way into his voice. 

"I don't ..." Phil sucked in a breath. "I d-don't know." His eyes rolled into his skull and his body went limp. Dan froze and intently watched the rise and fall of his friend's chest - he was just unconscious. Dan felt fury consume him - whoever touched Phil was going to be in a world of pain. 

Dan put his fingers on Phil's temple and closed his eyes. He felt his fingers heat up as he used his unique Vampire power - he had the ability to search through a person's memories and physically or mentally feel what the other felt. Like other vampires he had a small influence of hypnosis for any confused humans after a meal and phenomenal strength and speed.  

Dan searched through Phil's latest memories and felt his whole being shake with hatred as the image of the vampire from the previous night appeared in Phil's mind. Dan growled, picking up Phil's body and placing it on their sofa before sprinting out the apartment so fast he was on the bottom floor in seconds. 

Using his instincts he tried to sense the presence of vampires in a nearby radius. As soon as he caught one he sprinted in that direction at a speed that put light to shame. In a mere few seconds he found the vampire he was looking for making his way down the street casually. Dan ran up behind him, grabbed him by the neck and threw him into the nearest alleyway. 

The vampire gasped as his skull smacked against a wall. He pulled away, swaying slightly and glared at Dan. However, one look at Dan and he was cowering and backing away. Dan must have looked like death itself. "WHAT DID I TELL YOU?" Dan asked, his voice so cold and venomous that the other shuddered in fear. 

"I-I didn't kill him! I just grabbed the nearest one I swear, besides as soon as I realized I let him go." The vampire fumbled over his words. 

"YOU THINK THAT'S ANY BETTER? YOU FUCKING CHANGED HIM!" Dan hissed, making the other flinch. "Now he's a monster like all of us, now I'm going to kill you for making him suffer. I'm going to make you wish you were never born." Dan shouted so loud, he was sure space could hear him. The vampire went to run for it but Dan was too quick and had the other pinned to the wall in a flash. 

The other tried to scream but Dan crushed his windpipe before breaking everyone of his fingers, his arms, his legs and his ribcage and watched as the other choked in pain. He couldn't muster any screams as his oesophagus was destroyed. Dan was practically seething - he enjoyed every crack of the other's bones, knowing he was suffering. Finally Dan took the vamp's head and twisted to forcefully his head popped off his shoulders. Dan spat on his remains, pulled a lighter form his pocket and lit the vampire's body on fire.

Dan watched in satisfaction as the other's body turned to ash but he then remembered Phil who could be dying. He turned and sprinted back to the house in a flash and was by Phil's side again. He was conscious. Dan gasped when he saw Phil clawing at his throat. Dan grabbed his hands to prevent him from damaging the already bruised skin.

"It burns Dan." Phil cried.

"Shhh, it's okay. You'll be okay." Dan tried to convince him, feeling the panic rise once again. Dan knew he had to get some blood in his system or he'd die - new-born's needed blood to make the vampire venom compatible with the human vessel. Dan's fangs extended and he bit into his wrist, watching as his blood dribbled out - he didn't need blood, it was only in his body because when he fed, the blood was spread through out his body. 

"Drink this Phil, it'll make everything better." Dan urged, pressing his wrist to Phil's lips. Phil turned away from it. 

"Dan! No, are you crazy? I'm not fucking drinking blood. What do you think I am?" Phil asked shakily.

Dan rolled his eyes and growled, "There's no fucking time just DO IT!" 

"NO!" Phil shouted but it was weak - Dan could see how pale he was going. He didn't have much time and Phil could just shut his mouth if he didn't want to drink it. 

Out of options Dan's mind when on fast forward as his mind looked for a solution before biting into his own bottom lip, drawing blood from the two pierced holes. He then grabbed Phil's face and connected their lips together. He felt Phil tense up but after a moment he felt the other's lips respond. Dan couldn't help feel slightly light-headed himself as he finally tasted the lips of Phil. 

Phil started to move eagerly with Dan, his hands threading through the strands of Dan's hair. Dan felt Phil's tongue swipe along Dan's bottom lip and even though Dan knew he was tasting the blood, he could feel a different desire behind it as well. His theory was proven when he opened his mouth and Phil's tongue darted in, tasting the inside of his mouth instead of the blood on Dan's lips. Dan realized that they were making out rather heatedly and couldn't help the slight moan that escaped him as Phil's tongue connected with his. 

"Dan." Phil breathed as their lips parted slightly before gripping Dan tight and pulling him on top of his body, both of them kissing enthusiastically on the sofa. Dan knows then how much he loves Phil and he knows he'd do anything, kill anyone for him. He groaned as their heated bodies pressed together and Phil's hands gripped onto his back, keeping him close. 

Eventually the pair pulled away, panting and in a dazed haze. Dan's lips had stopped bleeding and healed up from his vampire healing and Phil was still pale but a healthy vampire pale. Dan could even see the slightly extended pupils and sharpness of Phil's canines. 

"Um, what just happened?" Phil asked breathlessly. 

"You wouldn't drink the blood, I had to get you to somehow." Dan sighed, resting his forehead on Phil's.

"Why did I like it? Why did it taste good?" Phil asked, with fear in his eyes. 

"I'm so sorry Phil. I'm so sorry you turned out this way. If I could turn back time I would." Dan apologized and tears reached his eyes. He felt like he had failed his friend - betrayed him for not protecting him when he could. 

"Dan? Why are you crying? What are you talking about?" Phil asked softly, his thumb brushed Dan's cheek - catching a stray tear. 

"That man who attacked you was a vampire I encountered yesterday. He bit you Phil, you're one of us now and I'm so sorry." Dan choked, suddenly feeling numerous tears run down his face. 

"Dan, please don't cry!" Phil exclaimed in horror - he never wanted Dan to cry. He cupped his friend's face and kissed his forehead, his cheeks, his nose and finally his lips. Dan stopped crying but the tears were still there. 

"I'm so sorry." Dan whispered.

"It's not your fault." Phil reassured - even though he was still a little dazed from the information that he was a vampire. 

"Yes it is, I could have protected you." Dan sniffed. 

"Are you...?" Phil asked, swallowing slightly.

Dan nodded, "Yes I'm a vampire. I've been one for a long time." Dan finally admitted.

Phil sighed and brought Dan's face to look up at him. "Look, everything's a little crazy right now but I can tell you're deeply upset about what's happened to me. But look, even if I am a vampire I'm just glad that you're here with me okay? I ... I love you Dan and I've kept it bottled up for ages and when you kissed me I'd never felt so alive even when I am technically dead. So ... event though it hasn't sunk in ... I think I'll be okay if you're here with me." Phil explained, looking Dan in the eyes.

Dan felt mesmerized and his dead heart beat once again and he felt himself fall a little further for Phil Lester. He was fucked from the start and no denial could tell him otherwise. "I love you too." Dan blurted, "And I'd be honoured to spent eternity with you." Dan breathed and they were kissing again. Hands grabbed at the other as a passionate moment was shared - a seal for their life and love together.

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Aw - cheesy but y'know, that's all my fics these days. Hope you like it!

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