*Dan's P.O.V.*
I couldn't stop thinking about Phil once he left. He was so scary, but so gentle, and kind. The last embrace was magical. I sighed to myself.
Dan, don't get your hopes up. That boy is as straight as a ruler, & you're as straight as a hula hoop.
I thought to myself. I couldn't believe that I was getting butterflies from Phil Lester. He would never want me.
I sighed and went onto my computer. I looked at Facebook and saw I had a new message.
Hey, Dan :] I just wanted to say that I had fun hanging out with you today! & I just wanted to thank you for letting me walk you home.^~^
My heart stopped. It was from Phil. I had forgotten we were Facebook friends, but I smiled at the message & quickly replied.
Hey, Phil! :3 No problem! I enjoyed myself too c: I hope we can hang out a bit more, you're pretty fun to be around :] xx
My eyes widened at the sent message. WHY DID I ADD THE LITTLE KISSES AT THE END. He's going to think I'm a freak now. I'm a freak. I'm going to die of embarrassment. I looked up at the screen and blushed at his reply.
Awhh, thanks, Dan :3 <3 I'm really looking forward to hanging out too. Maybe after school tomorrow since it's a Friday? We could go to this little café by my house ^~^
I squealed like a little girl. The butterflies in my stomach began fluttering madly, and I quickly responded maybe a little too fast.
Omg, that sounds great! Meet you outside of school tomorrow? :]
I was on the edge of my chair, waiting for him to reply. My cheeks ached from smiling so much, and I buried my face in my hands to hide my blush, even though no one else was in my room.
Sounds good to me! :p Oh, & I can still sit with you at lunch, right? /.\
I smiled widely. Phil Lester wants to sit with me at lunch. The thought just made my night.
Of course! :] We can meet up before lunch too, so I can show you where I sit. ^~^
I was so happy. I felt like I was finally making a friend. Well, besides Chris, and PJ. I couldn't wipe the smile off of my face no matter how hard I tried. I've never really had a crush before, because no one has ever shown a bit of interest in me, so this was a very new feeling. Maybe it was a crush. Another message popped up.
That sounds great! n_n I'm pretty sleepy, so I'm probably going to get some sleep :] Night, Dan<3 Sweet dreams xx
I couldn't believe my eyes. He sent a heart and kisses too!
Dan, come on, calm down. He might have done it just to be nice. Just calm your little pastel ass down.
I nodded to myself, still smiling and replied.
Same here c: Night, Phil! Thanks for everything today c: I hope you sleep well & I'll see you tomorrow! :] xx
I shut my laptop off and went to my bed, shrugging off my jeans and jumper, I crawled under the covers, and thought about Phil. I didn't want to get my hopes up, but there was just something about him... I couldn't place it. He just seemed genuine. I used to find him very intimidating, but now, he's like a little lion cub. He can be tough, no doubt about that. Something occurred to me while I was in my thoughts. Every other bully and guy at that school has beaten me or called me a faggot or something, but Phil never has. I don't think I've ever heard Phil say something mean to me before. He even smiled at me a few times in the hallway.
I closed my eyes and began to drift of to sleep thinking about my blue-eyed hero.
*Phil's P.O.V.*
I woke up the next morning, smashing my obnoxious alarm clock, causing the snooze button to jam.
"Oops." I said to myself, getting out of bed.
I made my way to the shower and smiled as I remembered last night's conversation with the Pastel Prince. He was so kind, and even a bit flirty which I wasn't complaining about. For once, I couldn't wait to get to school. I wanted to see Dan, and I especially wanted to take him to that café.
I got ready and threw my backpack over my shoulder, groaning at the weight of it. If only they had a page limit on these damn things! I made my way out the door, grabbing some toast on the way out as I waved my mum goodbye.
I started walking to school, keeping an eye out for Dan. I started to really think about my feelings for him. I've always liked girls, but then again, I never really considered liking a guy. Maybe I was bi? But, after meeting Dan, I don't really want any girls. Dan was all I wanted.
"Huh.." I said to myself, thinking.
I looked up and saw a pastel pink jumper and nearly sprinted to it. Once I got to my destination, I put my hands on my knees, panting.
"You okay?" The pastel pink jumper asked.
I nodded, "J-Just a little... O-Out of shape."
He chuckled to himself as I looked up. He really was miraculous. His brown eyes glistening in the sunlight. He smiled at me, revealing his dimple.
"Hey, You! Are we still on for after school?" He asked blushing a bit.
"Of course! I'm looking forward to it!" I said, maybe a bit too enthusiastically.
"Ready to go inside?" Dan asked, nodding towards the entrance to hell.
I nodded and walked side by side with him, looking at him at times, then I'd look away quickly before he could notice. I looked over once more, before I realized he wasn't there. I looked around and saw Steven, one of Joseph's friends had Dan pushed against the wall.
"Phil, this fag bothering you? He was standing a bit too close to you." He hissed, looking at Dan.
I don't know what went through me, but in what seemed like a second, Steven was on the floor with a bloody nose and Dan was in my arms. I looked down at him shocked as he looked up at me, shaking slightly.
"D-Dan..? What happened?" I asked, not blinking as I look down at my red knuckles.
"You just beat his ass.." Dan said quietly.
I was afraid that he was going to become afraid of me. He's so little and innocent and I'm so tall and scary. Most people coward down when they see me or they just run the other way. Dan however has found a way to look past the piercings and tattoos, and maybe that's why I'm so fond of him.
"A-Are you scared?" I asked hesitantly, my lip quivering as I bit it to hold back any tears.
Dan looked up at me, and in that moment, I felt like the world stopped spinning. He didn't look at me with fear in his eyes. He looked at me with compassion and gratefulness.
"Are you kidding? Of course not, Phil. You just saved me. No one else in this bloody school has ever done that for me. If anything, I'm grateful." He said, stroking away a tear that escaped my eyes and smiled sweetly.
I smiled at him, our eyes locking together. I felt this sensation inside my chest and I could feel my heart pounding. It was in that instance that I swore to myself that I would always protect Dan Howell, no matter what.
"We should get to class, yeah? I'll meet you before lunch." Dan said smiling, showing his dimple.
"Yeah, see you in a bit!" I said, smiling in response.
We parted and went to our classes. I hated that I didn't have any classes with him, but at least we had the same lunch. I watched him enter his class carefully, making sure no one pestered him on his way there.
I walked to my class and sat down. All I could think about was Dan. For someone who gets brutal beatings quite often, he was so humble and sweet, but he was strong as well. I wish I could be strong like him. Well, mentally. He didn't let anyone get to him. Day after day, beating after beating, he still wore his pastels and flower crowns despite what anyone had to say about it.
My lessons went by surprisingly quick and I met Dan outside the cafeteria. He greeted me with a smile. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous about sitting with him at lunch. Normally, I either sat by myself or with the other bullies, but I was really excited to change it up at the same time.
"Ready to go in?" Dan asked, opening the door for me.
"Yup, I'm starving!" I said, patting my stomach.
Once we got our food, we sat down at a table towards the back where two other boys were settled.
They both looked up with wide eyes and opened mouths.
"D-D-Dan..?" One of them whispered.
"Peej, Chris, this is Phil. He's going to be sitting here, okay?" Dan said smiling at me.
Their expressions eased up and they smiled at me as well.
"Hey, I'm PJ." A boy with green eyes and wavy hair said.
"And I'm Chris." A boy with brown hair and big brown eyes said.
I sat down and we all actually had a lot in common. We all played the same video games and they were just pretty cool guys.
Once the bell for lunch rang, PJ and Chris went off to there classes as I walked with Dan.
"They seem to really like you! You fit right in!" He said enthusiastically, smiling widely.
"Really? I-I was pretty nervous..." I said scratching the back of my neck.
"Really! You should keep sitting with us. I like talking to you as much as I can, but we don't have any classes together, so that's the only time we can really sit down and talk." He said, looking down, blushing.
I smiled at his blush and tried to stifle a giggle. He was just too adorable. I really liked spending time with him too. Even the Facebook messaged made my heart flutter.
"Definitely! Oh, and don't forget about going to that café after school today. We can sit down and talk there too." I said smiling. I really enjoyed his company. He just had this warm and inviting personality.
"I haven't been able to forget about it all day. I can't wait!" He said as he let out a giggle, "Well, I better get to class. I'll see you after school! Bye, Phil!" He said as he scurried off down the hall.
He really was something else...
Hey, guys! Thanks so much for reading! This chapter is just a bit longer than the first. Sorry if things don't make much sense towards the beginning, I started writing it at 3 a.m. cx But, anyways, I hope you like it^~^
Until next time! xx