Unforgiven Mistakes

Flashback Lane

(Dan's POV)

I can't believe that just happened I just stormed out. Walked right out of class, ignoring the teacher calling after me. Even worse, Phil ran after me. He apologised too, that's a first. It confuses me to even think about it.

*flashback*

I threw the door open and jogged down the corridor, tears threatening to spill over. A tear ran down my cheek and I roughly wiped it away with the back of my hand.

"Dan, Dan wait!" Phil came running down the corridor, panting.

I didn't wait for him. Instead, I picked up the pace and ran down the stairs before slowly sliding down the wall, head in hands.

I just sat there for who knows how long. Just thinking about...everything. The bullying, the tormenting. It never stops, does it?

It comes in different forms and attacks from different directions but it never really stops. Sometimes I wonder why it's always me, why it can't be –

"Dan?" I felt a body sit next to me, I leant away from it.

"Dan, I'm really sorry. Are you okay?" The voice said with genuine concern.

I peeked out from under my hands and saw Phil sitting there with quite a few of his own tears.

I don't know what made me say it and if I even meant it but it blurted out anyway,

"It's okay, Phil." I said shocking him, and myself. Seeing someone else in this state tugged at my heart strings and I just couldn't help myself.

He looked at me with hope-filled eyes,

"Really?" he squeaked, I nodded and smiled slightly. He reminded me of a little child who had just been scolded.

He smiled. A real smile. Not a smirk or a cheeky grin but a real smile. I had to admit then and there; he looked kind of gorgeous.

Even though his cheeks were tear stained and his fringe was covering half of his face. Maybe our imperfections are the things that make us perfect.

I stood up and he followed soon after. I wrapped my arms around his waist and nestled my face into his chest. He wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

"Thank you, Dan" He whispered, I wasn't really sure whether he was talking about the hug, accepting his apology or something else but I took it anyway.

I pulled away and looked up at him. He brushed his hand against my cheek and wiped away the tear that had been running down my face.

I felt a shiver run down my spine, I started to lean in. I saw his eyes flicker to my lips. His eyes were so gorgeous; they were blue, green and yellow at the same time.

"Dan, what are you doing?" he muttered, eyes still on my lips.

I jerked back,

"What do you mean?" I whispered.

"Dan, I like you. I do. But we can't do this. I'm just going to hurt you and I don't want to see you cry" he sniffled.

"I trust that you won't, Phil" I gave him a shy smile.

I couldn't wait any longer, I stepped close and kissed him. I felt his lips move with mine, I felt his wet cheeks. We were both so broken.

He pushed me away.

"Dan, I can't do this. I'm so sorry" he cried before running away.

I sat back down on the floor. Now he's going to tell everyone, it's going to be just like my old school.

*ends of flashback*

I only had two lessons left so I walked home. There was nothing left here for me anyway

Only the first day and I'd made two friends and lost them in the space of 2 hours. I kissed the school's bad-boy and was rejected and finished the day by skipping class.

This is going to be fun to explain to my parents.

I opened the door and called out,

"Mum, I'm home!"

She turned around the corner and smiled,

"Hi sweetie, how was your first day of school?" she examined my face

I shrugged,

"Oh" she sighed.

"Honey, what happened?" she cooed, rubbing my back.

I broke down, I told her everything. Everything. From the introduction with Louise and PJ to the conversation with Phil.

I left out the kissing part of course because...well just because but I think she understood.

I couldn't do homework either, I left my books at school. I was so screwed. I called it a night and went to bed.

Maybe I could fix things tomorrow. If not with Phil, at least with PJ and Louise.

Hey, sorry this is a really short chapter but I had writers block. This chapter is mostly just a filler (that's why it's so bad! whoops). Thanks for reading! xx