problems || phan

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I sit on the edge of my bed, partially dressed, holding my phone and scrolling through Tumblr. I know Phil would glare at me later for not hurrying up, but I love seeing all of the amazing drawings of Phil and I, or pictures from our tour. It made me smile, knowing we inspired people or made them happy. But, sometimes I would see edits or drawings of Phil and I implying we were together. These made my stomach drop and I would quickly scroll past them.

    "Dan, we are going to be late!" I hear Phil call. I knew he was standing at the door ready and waiting for me. I run to my wardrobe and grabbed a pair of jeans and shoes, putting them on as I hop down to the door where Phil is waiting.

    When I reach Phil, he laughs. "What?" I say in a whiny voice.

    Phil laughs some more. "I told you we were leaving soon half an hour ago and you are just now getting dressed, literally as we are walking out the door."

    "Sorry," I reply, smiling and laughing myself. I put my shoes on and we head out.
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    "I'm excited to see Louise, it feels like forever since we've seen her," Phil says as we walk down the pavement to the restaurant.

    "It was only been a week," I say. "But yeah, I'm excited too."

    "What restaurant is it?" Phil asks.

    "Ah..." I said, laughing nervously and glancing around. "Good question."

    Phil giggles and I look over at him. "It's this one right here," he says, pointing to a casual looking restaurant.

    "Spork," I say elbowing him.

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    We sit down at the table Louise is already at.

    "Only ten minutes late, a new record," Louise says as we sit down.

    "Uh, I believe the earliest Dan has gotten to places is actually six minutes late," Phil says.

    "I've been on time before!" I say defensively.

    "Okay..." Phil said, smiling.

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    We order two large pizzas for the three of us to eat. We talk and laugh as we eat. We are having a really good time, as usual when the three us hang out.

    "Dan, you've only eaten two pieces of pizza. That is a new record," Phil says to me.

    "Yeah. I..I guess I'm just not that hungry," I respond, picking at the crust of the pizza on my plate.

    "What do you mean you're not hungry? It's one in the afternoon and you just got out of bed. You must be starving!" Phil presses.

    "I'm just not that hungry right now! I don't know."

    "Do want something else to eat?" Phil continues. I think he is starting to get worried.

    "No, no. Pizza is fine."

    "Kay," Phil says, turning back to his pizza and taking a bite.

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    When we get back to the apartment, I immeditly head straight to my bedroom.

    "Dan?" Phil asks halfway down the hallway.

    "Yeah..." I say, slowly turning to face Phil.

    "Are you okay?"

    "Of course. Why would you ask that?"

    "You haven't been acting very... yourself." When I don't reply, he continues. "I don't know, I guess...I guess I just want to make sure you're fine."

    "I'm fine Phil, I promise." I sigh.

    "Okay..." Phil says and he turns to go into the lounge. He acted like he trusted me, but I knew he didn't believe me for a second.