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blissedoutphil · 5 years

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Dan the Personal Assistant Part 5

Dan has to submit an application video to be an assistant for a company President, Mr. Lester. But what happens when he accidentally sends a wrong video?

4118 words of Dom!Phil, sub!dan, fluff and..angst? idek

~Part 4~

~Part 6~

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Dan felt so restless. He would’ve gone to the club again, but from the incident the past week and how it just reminded him more of Phil, it clearly wasn’t a good idea.

But the problem is that everything was reminding him of Phil now. He didn’t know how he’d let this happen to himself. He tried watching an anime but stopped when he ended up imagining how much better it would be to watch it while curled up against Phil instead. He tried making a cup of coffee but accidentally made it with two sugars even though he prefers his with only one. The worst part of all of this was that he couldn’t even get off anymore because it just doesn’t feel as good without having Phil’s permission first.

He couldn’t believe that he was actually looking forward to going to work. After giving up trying to watch some shows, Dan had spent the rest of his Saturday mulling over the conversation Phil had with his colleague. He wished he could meet Phil’s old assistant and ask him about his experience. Did the old assistant also accidentally form a weird obsession over Phil? Perhaps he had quit to regain the ability to go about his daily life without having Phil on his mind 24/7.

The next morning Dan decided to go out for a walk to clear his mind. He stopped by the bank and let his jaw drop for a bit when he saw the ten grand newly deposited into his account. It didn’t feel like a month had gone by already, and he still somehow hadn’t believed that Phil would really pay him that much for just sitting around most of the time.

He tucked his hands into his coat pockets as he walked through a park, letting the breeze mess his hair up a little. He hadn’t been to the park this early in the morning since, well, ever. He used to sleep well into the afternoon on weekends, but he can’t even do that anymore since he’s so used to his weekday schedule already.

Dan sat on an unoccupied bench and decided to people-watch to hopefully keep his mind off his fucking boss. It was a nice day, the sun was out but the gentle breeze kept it cool. There were quite a few people in the park, many jogging and cycling, some just taking a stroll like him. Some people were laying on the grass having picnic brunches. He smiled as he watched some carefree kids running around playing tag.

Dan’s eyes laid upon a couple having a picnic. They were sat really close together, the girl almost on her partner’s lap. She was giggling as he tried feeding her a slice of cake. The guy looked absolutely smitten by her laugh. As she got the cake into her mouth, he managed to kiss her nose, causing her to laugh even more and swat his arm playfully before going for a proper kiss.

Usually Dan would look away in jealousy because he wished he could be happy and have cute dates with someone too. But as he turned away this time, he realised that he now had in mind who he wants that someone to be.

Dan groaned, startling an old lady walking by. He got up, deciding to leave the park, leave the happy kids and the happy people picnicking and the disgustingly cute couple on their stupid date that he wishes he could also have with Phil.

He walked past a coffee shop near the park. It always smelled so good, but it was a rather expensive little place. He always told himself that he’d try their coffee one day when he could finally afford it. He stopped in his tracks and decided that today would be that day.

The smell of coffee and cakes was even more enticing when he stepped in. The shop looked really cosy and there weren’t that many people inside, just a few enjoying a book with their coffee. Dan thought that this was actually a really nice way to spend a Sunday, rather than sleeping a hangover away after clubbing on a Saturday night. Perhaps his clubbing days should be replaced with coffee shop days. Especially since he could afford expensive coffee now.

He ordered his usual go-to drink to see if this place was really worth the price, or if it was just an expensive Starbucks. As he turned away from the counter and looked around to find a seat hidden in a corner where he could enjoy his drink without being seen by the world, his eyes landed on an all too familiar face.

Just as Dan thought, Am I really getting so bad that I’m hallucinating him right now?, Phil looked up from his laptop. His eyebrows shot up, mirroring the shock on Dan’s face.

But Phil’s shock was quickly replaced with a warm smile, and he beckoned Dan over to his table. Dan bit his lip, wondering if it was a good idea to sit with his boss, especially when he’s trying to not think about him. But Phil actually looked excited to see him, and he found his legs bringing him closer to Phil’s table before he could even think.

“H-hi Sir,” Dan said shyly.

“You’re not working right now, you don’t have to call me that!” Phil chuckled as he cleared his papers to let Dan place his coffee on the table.

Dan felt his cheeks heat up in embarrassment, but at the same time he somehow felt it wrong to call Phil anything other than that.

“Didn’t expect to see you here,” Phil said, smiling as Dan sat down.

“Me neither, you come here often?” Dan answered.

“This is my favourite coffee place!” Phil nodded, adjusting his glasses that were slipping down his nose, “I love it here, and I usually spend my weekends here if I have work to do, it’s so conducive.”

“You gotta work on the weekends too?!” Dan asked incredulously.

“I lead a boring life, I know,” Phil said almost regrettably, “but I don’t hate my job, so I don’t mind. Do you come here often too?”

“It’s my first time here, actually,” Dan replied. He couldn’t believe the coffee shop he’d always wanted to try was Phil’s favourite shop. Of course it was.

“Oh! And you got the caramel macchiato? Good choice, that’s my usual drink,” Phil smiled as he looked at Dan’s drink.

It was then that Dan noticed that Phil also had a caramel macchiato. Of course, Dan thought. Again.

“This is my go-to drink when I try new coffee shops,” Dan explained, “to see if it’s any better than Starbucks.”

“It’s definitely better than Starbucks are you kidding me,” Phil said indignantly, as if comparing this place with Starbucks was the worst insult he ever heard.

“I’ll be the judge of that,” Dan said before taking a sip.

Phil was eagerly looking at him, waiting for a reaction. The drink was really good, way better than a Starbucks. He could’ve maybe had a better first try of it if he didn’t have his boss staring at him with a “I told you so” look on his face.

“It is good,” Dan admitted, half wanting to smack the smug smile off Phil’s face and half wanting to just get up and leave before he fell further for that beautiful smile.

“Right?! I can’t go back to Starbucks ever since I tried this,” Phil chuckled.

“Yeah you’re right,” Dan smiled, ignoring how the butterflies were rioting in his stomach.

Being with Phil like this felt so different than being with him in the office. For one, Dan wasn’t naked. Phil didn’t have the dominant aura about him that he has in the office. And Phil never wore glasses at work, so this was the first time Dan saw him with them and he never thought it possible for Phil to look any better than he usually does already. Plus, they’ve only ever had one proper conversation that didn’t involve sex before, during that one lunch time. So this still felt new and weird to Dan. But it was a good weird.

Dan looked up and saw the barista smiling fondly at him and Phil from the counter. She seemed happy that Phil finally had company here. Dan wondered how many times she’d made a caramel macchiato for Phil, how many weekends she’d observed Phil sitting here alone. He wondered how many times he’d stopped by this place and inhaled the scent of coffee, only to walk past without realising that Phil was inside.

It was all getting a bit too much for Dan. He just wanted to take a walk to get his mind off of Phil and yet here he ended up with Phil right in front of him.

“Well I should uh...” Dan mumbled as he tried to get up, “don’t wanna bother you, I already do that enough when you’re actually at work.”

“You’re no bother, Dan! You can sit here, I don’t mind. In fact I’d love the company, it’ll be just like at the office. Without the, yknow,” Phil winked as he ended his sentence.

Dan knew he wasn’t working at the moment, but he found himself sitting back down anyway. He denied his mind telling him that he’d do anything Phil asked of him even without any pay.

“If you’re sure,” he said, to which Phil insisted that he’s sure.

Dan sat back and sipped on his coffee for a bit while Phil’s attention went back to his laptop.

“How long do you usually stay here?” He asked after a while.

“Depends on how much I have to do,” Phil replied, “I usually come here in the morning and go home at like 4 or 5.”

Dan thought his own life was dull, but Phil definitely beat him at that. He didn’t voice that though.

“Do you not wanna do other things, though? Relax a little on your weekends,” he replied instead.

“Of course I wish I could,” Phil smiled a little sadly.

Dan bit his lip, no wonder Phil needs a personal assistant in his office. He made a mental note to give Phil an amazing blowjob that he definitely deserves tomorrow.

“What about you? Headed anywhere after this?” Phil asked.

Dan had thought of leaving as soon as he was done with his coffee, but he suddenly found that he couldn’t bear to leave Phil be lonely here.

“Nahh, not today. I can keep ya company,” he said, leaning back into his seat.

Phil smiled and thanked him, looking genuinely appreciative. Dan wanted to kill all the butterflies inside him.

Dan felt comfortable just sitting there scrolling through his phone, listening to the taps of Phil’s keyboard. It was just like a normal work day, except he had clothes on and people around them. It was rather surreal how calm he felt now that he finally had Phil in front of him, compared to earlier in the park and the day before when he only had Phil in his mind.

Dan still hadn’t forgotten the incident with the other colleague on Friday though, and he decided to stay until Phil was done so that he could finally ask him about it.

“I can’t do anymore today,” Phil lamented, sighing when he saw that it was only half past 3.

“Was I being distracting?” Dan asked, trying to be cheeky but also apologetic if he really was a distraction from Phil’s work.

“Maybe,” Phil smirked, “but it’s not you, I’m just tired today.”

Dan felt like he had to help Phil relax, but he wasn’t working. So he just nodded sympathetically, not really knowing how to answer Phil.

“I guess I’m gonna head back home now,” Phil said, rubbing his tired eyes.

Dan was disappointed that yet again he didn’t manage to ask about the Friday incident.

“You got any dinner plans?” he asked on a whim.

“I was just gonna order some takeaway maybe,” Phil considered.

“Would you wanna, uh, have dinner together maybe?” Dan asked in a rush, surprised that he actually had the guts to ask.

Phil stared at Dan in what seemed like surprise too. Dan started to regret asking, because why on earth would Phil want to spend even more time with him when he probably just wanted to go home and rest for whatever little time left of the weekend he had before having to see him again tomorr-

“Yeah sure,” Phil smiled a little.

“O-okay,” Dan blinked, honestly not expecting that answer.

“You got anywhere in mind?” Phil asked as he packed his stuff.

“Not really...” Dan mumbled.

All the places he frequented were probably far too low-class for someone like Phil, who doesn’t even step into Starbucks anymore.

“How about that takeaway you were thinking of?” Dan suggested in the end.

Dan wasn’t sure where the line was between them outside of work and whether going to his boss’s home would be crossing it. But he remembered that they had a lot of favourite games and shows in common, and if he regarded Phil as just a friend then it could possibly be a fun and chill Sunday night.

But when Phil didn’t answer, Dan regretted his suggestion again and started rambling.

“I know it’s weird to ask to go to your home sorry about that maybe we could go-”

“No no it’s not weird, I’d like that actually,” Phil interrupted, “we can catch up on the new Game Of Thrones too.”

Phil drove them to his home, and Dan never felt more inadequate. And he’d been naked in an office for a whole month now.

He just wasn’t used to such a high-class life - he’d never even owned a car before - and Phil’s car was so luxurious that he felt out of place. Phil’s home was a whole other matter, too. It was the penthouse apartment in a building about a half hour ride from the coffeeshop.

Dan marvelled at the interior of Phil’s home. It had a minimalistic interior design, and glass walls similar to the office. It looked so clean, as if it was barely lived in.

But as Dan stepped further in and observed more, he realised that beyond the sleek design of the home, Phil’s endearing personality shone through in unexpected ways. There were googly eyes stickers on the switches, and a whole shelf of dvds, video games and even board games stacked up next to the television. Random knick-knacks like a dog bookend, a spiderman on the cord of the blinds and a dinosaur lamp all stood out and yet fit perfectly with the overall design of the home somehow. Dan thought about how this would’ve been the way he’d decorate his own place too if he had the money.

“Welcome to my home,” Phil proclaimed, “Make yourself comfortable, I’ll order some Chinese.”

Dan awkwardly sat by the edge of the couch, almost feeling like he had to take his clothes off or something. He realised he’d never been clothed when alone in a room with Phil besides his interview.

Phil set his tv up and they started watching the new season of Game of Thrones while waiting for their food. Dan kept stealing glances over at Phil, feeling a little anxious. But Phil didn’t seem awkward or tense, so Dan tried to just see the situation as being over at a friend’s, not at a crush’s or a boss’s home.

When dinner arrived and the show went on, Dan started relaxing more. He actually had fun; he’d never watched his favourite show with someone else before, and it was fun to be able to discuss the show with someone who was equally invested in it.

The takeaway was amazing, too, unlike any of the cheap ones Dan was used to. He finished his noodles so quickly that Phil joked that he should’ve ordered more. Dan just blushed, he hadn’t realised how hungry he was until he started eating, especially since he missed lunch to accompany Phil.

It soon got harder for Dan to concentrate on the show with Phil sitting so close to him. They had both ended up slouching, and their shoulders were almost brushing each other’s. Phil didn’t seem bothered, but Dan swore he could feel sparks every time his shoulder lightly bumped against him, or when his knee brushed his thigh.

“Is that a Starbucks cup on the table?!” Phil exclaimed.

Dan turned to him in shock at his sudden reaction, but was even more surprised when he realised just how close he was to Phil. The last time he could feel Phil’s breath on his face, they almost kissed. But of course Phil didn’t that time.

But Phil didn’t move away this time. Dan could see the twinkle of excitement in Phil’s eyes.

“Shame they don’t know what good caramel macchiato is,” Phil joked instead.

“Didn’t know they even had Starbucks,” Dan joked back, but he was rather distracted by the pretty lips right in front of him, so close to his.

Dan noticed that Phil followed his line of sight before he promptly turned back to the tv. Dan didn’t know if he’d imagined Phil stilling before turning away, but he did know that he should’ve seen that coming. Still, he felt a pang of disappointment. Once again he had to remind himself that Phil didn’t want any of that romantic shit. Phil just wanted company and a good fuck. He wasn’t paying Dan to be his boyfriend, damn it. In fact he wasn’t even paying Dan on weekends, it was his own damn fault for suggesting dinner together.

“Can’t believe they left that in,” Phil chuckled, sitting up straight with his eyes trained on the tv.

They didn’t really speak after that, Phil concentrated on the show and Dan let his mind wander. Dan didn’t pay attention to the show at all, instead wondering how the hell he got into this situation. His life was pathetic as it is without having an unrequited crush being added into the mix, thanks. And a crush on his boss of all people. Whom he worked for as a personal slut. What is his life.

Dan wondered if in another universe, they’d find each other in different circumstances and they’d be good friends. Or more than friends. But he’d take their current unusual arrangement over nothing.

When the episode was over, Phil spoke up first. "Thanks for accompanying me today, even though you’re not being paid.”

“It’s alright, I would’ve been alone anyways. It was fun hanging out,” Dan said honestly.

“I’m glad you enjoyed dinner, and didn’t think this would be weird or whatever,” Phil smiled.

“Guess I’ll see you tomorrow?” he asked when Dan didn’t continue the conversation.

“Does the office think it’s weird though?” Dan asked belatedly, surprising himself again with the way he was running his mouth today.

Phil looked puzzled for about two seconds before masking on a neutral expression.

“No I’ve told you, you weren’t the first,” Phil answered slowly, careful with his words.

“Then why was that guy so worked up on Friday?” once Dan started with his questions, he wouldn’t stop.

Phil sighed a little. He’d hoped that Dan would forget that little incident by now.

“Don’t worry about anything, okay? You only work for me, you don’t have to concern yourself over others outside our room.”

“I just wanna know why he seemed upset that you got a new...assistant,” Dan pressed. It had been eating him up all weekend, and he took advantage of this moment to say what he wanted to while he wasn’t serving Phil.

“Because clearly the first one didn’t work out so he was just concerned that things might repeat again,” Phil replied thinly, not liking how Dan was prodding on this topic.

Dan’s face softened. Whatever the first assistant did wrong, he wanted to be sure that he won’t do it. He wouldn’t want to repeat those mistakes for Phil’s sake. He just needed to know what the mistakes were in the first place, but he could sense that Phil was almost done having this conversation already.

“I’ll make sure that this will work out for however long you need me,” he assured Phil.

Phil’s guarded stance seemed to wilt a little at that. He smiled a small, sad smile, as if he was touched that Dan was so willing to stay.

“I promise things won’t repeat if I know what...things...I should avoid doing,” Dan worded his sentence carefully, leaving it open for Phil to discuss instead of forcefully asking him about his former assistant.

“Just keep up with what you’ve been doing and how you’ve been behaving and you’re fine. You’re a good boy,” Phil answered.

Dan melted at the last sentence. He blushed as he murmured out a thanks. He was so easy to distract, but he wanted Phil to stay on topic.

“But why didn’t the first one work out?” Dan asked again, more direct this time.

Phil was keeping his expression well guarded, Dan wasn’t sure if he was sad or angry. But his answer just confused Dan even more.

“Things don’t always go as planned, I guess, and we just have to learn that that’s life. Accept it and move on.”

“Did he hurt you? Is that why your colleague was so concerned?”

“There are some things you don’t need to know and you just have to accept that, Daniel,” Phil snapped.

Dan sat back a little, not expecting Phil to raise his voice or show his dominant side.

“I’m sorry, Sir,” he uttered, already feeling ready to accept a punishment for speaking out of line even though he knew he wasn’t working.

Phil sighed again. Half of him did feel like just going full Dom to stop this conversation, and he could see that Dan was already starting to be submissive just from his tiny outburst. But he can’t do that. He can’t take advantage of Dan like that when he wasn’t working for him right now.

“I already told you, you don’t have to call me that today.”

Dan just bit his lip and stared at his hands, trying to think of how not to end the good day on a bad note, but coming up with nothing.

“Look, I’m sorry Dan. But like I said, you don’t have to concern yourself with things that don’t concern you, alright? If there is a need for you to know something, I’d tell you. Just do what you gotta do, which is what I tell you to. And I’m telling you to stop worrying over nothing.”

It didn’t seem like nothing to Dan, and he still wasn’t convinced that Phil’s conversation with his colleague on Friday didn’t concern him. But he didn’t want to frustrate Phil any further, so he decided that it was enough for tonight and nodded in agreement.

“Okay. Let’s just forget this, I didn’t mean to ruin the fun we’ve been having,” Dan said guiltily.

“It’s alright, I understand. I did have fun anyway, it was nice hanging out with you as a pal rather than an assistant,” Phil chuckled a little.

“I could always be in your office as a pal,” Dan joked, trying to lift the mood back up.

“Nahh I still want my good boy in the office,” Phil smirked, getting up.

Dan tried his best not to look too flustered by that statement as he followed Phil to the door.

“Goodnight, and don’t be late tomorrow!” Phil warned with a cheeky smile before closing the door behind Dan.

Dan stared at the door for a while, in disbelief that he’d just spent almost the entire day with Phil. He’d like to call it a date, except his feelings were definitely not being reciprocated. Plus he almost ruined it towards the end. His curiosity about Phil’s past assistant only increased after that conversation, but he just had to listen to Phil and accept that he didn’t have to know everything.

He mulled over the day’s events as he headed home. Other than that conversation and the almost-kiss again, he did have fun with Phil. Even the moments when they weren’t talking and were just being comfortable in each other’s presence. Sure it wasn’t a cute picnic with cake and sitting in each other’s laps giggling about nothing, but it was still better than spending the day alone doing nothing but thinking about him.

Dan hated to admit it and he’d been in denial for a while, but he was well and truly falling for his boss.

~Part 6~

tbh wanted to have smut in this chapter but idk what happened I somehow ended up with this. I hope you liked it, I know non-smut isn’t my forte lol so I was scared they’ll seem out of character compared to the previous chapters but I tried :x

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