Invisible Stars- Phan

24- Phil's Pov

I frowned as I watched the snow fall from the night sky, the stars shone bright with every snowflake that fell. I looked over my shoulder to Dan who was sitting by the fireplace, looking completely bored out of his mind. April was with my mum and mama, me and Dan were alone, it's now or never "get your shoes and coat on" he looked up at me as I walked to the door, slipping on my coat. He rose his eyebrow and chuckled softly, gesturing to the snow falling outside "it's night and snowing, you're insane" my god, I don't need his smart ass now. I threw his coat and shoes at him, hitting him in the face "would you rather stay here bored?" He groaned and started putting his stuff on, leaving me with a small smile on my face. I turned around and glanced at the small velvet box I had hidden away, nerves were taking over my body by every second "alright, let's go you crazy man" I laughed at him and opened the door for him, bowing. He shot a smile at me and walked through, immediately getting whacked with the cold wind and snow. I took his hand, kissing his knuckles, and proceeded to walk with him down the street. I know the perfect place to pop the question, and despite Dan's complaining he'll thank me later "why are we walking in the cold, snowy night?" I turned towards him, seeing the confusion that was plastered on his face and I tried to think of a quick lie. I didn't exactly think this part through "I thought a walk would be nice" good save, I guess. Dan didn't buy it though, as he started asking more questions and putting me on the spot more and more. Eventually, he gave up and started playing with his powers, turning the street ahead of us into a beautiful galaxy. I focused on my surroundings, trying to calm my nerves down without success. After what felt like forever, we finally made it to Regents Park and walked up to the gates "Regents Park? Phil, what's going on?" Oh, how I wanted to just tell him to shut up and follow me but I managed to keep on a smile and a polite act "it's somewhere to sit" his face practically screamed skeptical and he seemed not to believe me. I'm running out of lies to tell him. I manage to get him into the park and we found a bench near the fountain. We sat in comfortable silence, watching the fountains water flow and the beautiful snow. Dan continued controlling the stars and I fiddled with my fingers nervously, turning invisible every second. He didn't seem to notice though

Finally, I took in a deep breath and broke the silence "Dan?" He hummed as he moved the stars around, not taking his eyes off the sky "do you remember when we arrived at the orphanage?" He took his concentration off the stars and stopped his movements, looking at me with confusion lacing his pupils "of course, every bit of it" I nodded, of course he remembers. Is was probably one of the worse days in our lives, how can he not remember? But, it was also a very important day in our lives "And do you remember your 13th birthday?" He chuckled and nodded, showing me his ring "yes, it was the day you gave me these rings. You got Lola to custom make them and it was a sign of our relationship" I look down at my ring and smile at it with adoring eyes, these rings are such a simple thing with a simple design and yet, there are so important to us "and the day we were separated?" He nodded, his smile fading as mine did. A horrific day, I didn't want to let him go. He didn't want to let me go "and when we reunited?" His smile was brought back and he nodded. That's my queue "well, those are 4 very important days in our lives, actually the most important days in our lives and while some were wonderful and some not so wonderful those days have had a strong effect on us" he stared at me, still absolutely confused and having no clue what's going on. I get up and exhale with a shaky breath, my breath coming out in a white swirl of mist "we started out as friends, spending every moment of every day together, bonding over our unusual powers and then we became boyfriends. I remember that day like it was yesterday, you were so happy it made my heart warm" he asked me if I was ok, in which I ignored him and didn't answer. I have planned this day for a while now, and planned how everything goes

"Now, we have a kid together and our life keeps getting more exciting each day. It's crazy to think that we were once two orphan boys who thought we had no place in this world and no future to look forward to" I sighed and knelt down in front of him, my knees melting in the snow. Now thinking back, I could've done this when it was a tad bit warmer "now, there's another step I want to add that will complete this adventure we're on. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I want you with me in that future" I sigh and pull out the box, smiling to myself when I hear Dan's gasp. He's realised what's going on, took him long enough. I turn back to him and push the box open with my thumb "so, Daniel James Howell, will you marry me?" He stared at me for a second, hands covering his mouth. He pulled his hands off his mouth and lunged at me, knocking me backwards into the snow. Dan, lying on top of me and hugging me, started crying in my shoulder. My dumb ass couldn't tell if it was happy crying or sad crying "you bloody idiot, of course I'll marry you!" I sighed with relief and pulled him off me to slip the ring on his finger, I don't know what I was so anxious about. He laughed as he wiped his tears away and kissed me. I kissed back, my eyes closing and my soul filling with happiness. I can't believe I'm engaged to this amazing man. He pulled away and laughed "I'm engaged!" I burst out laughing as he shouted that, in hopes of letting all of London know. We both get up and I soon realised we are in Regents Park in the middle of the snow and it's freezing! "Let's get somewhere warmer" Dan hummed in agreement and took my hand, his smile being so bright it could light up the whole world

We headed to my parents house to go collect April and express the good news. Mama opened the door with a smile and let us in "Dan!" He turned to see April running up with a huge smile and he caught her in his arms, showering her with kisses. My mum walked in and gave me a hug "I'm assuming this is your boyfriend?" I nodded and turned to Dan who had April in his arms "fiancé actually, mum. This is Dan" he introduced himself and it took a while for it to click in for mama, but once it did she gasped and looked as if she was about to cry "you're engaged?!" Both me and Dan nodded, a huge smile on our faces. We received hugs from my parents but April seemed far from happy "what is it, pumpkin?" She looked at me as I asked that question and looked down, away from both me and Dan "you won't be my guardians anymore, will you?" I was about to say something but Dan took things into his own hands and swung April around the room, making her laugh "how could we leave such an adorable girl? We'll be your parents" her face lit up and she looked at me, as if she was asking for clarification. I clarified for her and she started laughing, making me smile. When I was a boy, I didn't have anyone but Dan. I didn't think I had a future or parents, I honestly thought for my entire life I'll just be an alone orphan boy. I can't begin to express how grateful I am to have this group of people. My blood parents, my adoptive parents, my little girl and my fiancé. A warm, safe home that I can call my own and an adorable little puppy, a good job that I just absolutely love doing. I didn't think that I'd have any of this, I wish I could go back in time and tell young Phil that his future is filled with love and warmth and happiness.