The League [Phan AU]

Chapter 1

Phil could hear the faucet running from the kitchen, which meant Dan was home. He kept his eyes closed, too comfy and warm to bother getting up. He hadn't realized he'd fallen asleep.
He listened to the sounds Dan made, the creaking of his footsteps as he came into the living room. Phil felt Dan's soft lips press against his forehead, and he couldn't keep a soft smile from forming on his face. Dan squeezed his way in between Phil and the back of the sofa. Phil's heart swelled feeling him laying next to him.
"You awake, Philly?" Dan whispered, his breath tickling Phil's ear.
"Mhm," Phil replied. "How was your day? I missed you, I hate when you have meetings all day."
"I do too, but I'm about to get something really big. It could make us a lot of money."
"That's good, maybe we could take a holiday. Go somewhere nice for a week."
"I would love to."
Dan planted one more kiss to the back of Phil's head before they both drifted off into a cozy sleep.
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Dan's eyes popped open, and his first instinct was to jump up and look for whatever was causing the noise. Instead, he stayed put for a moment, listening closely and realizing it was just his phone. The vibrations always caused a loud, annoying noise. He reached out, careful not to wake Phil, and answered the call.
"Hello?"
"Dan?" A familiar voice replied.
"Tyler? What's up?"
Tyler was quiet for a moment, but eventually he spoke again. "I'm coming to London for a few weeks. Can I crash at your place?"
"Of course, we don't mind, you know that Tyler."
"Thanks, I owe you. I'll see you soon, I'm getting on the plane now."
"Alright, see you."
Dan listened as Tyler ended the call and he set his phone aside. He looked down and saw Phil was awake now.
"Who was that?" Phil asked him, rubbing his eyes sleepily.
"Tyler, he's coming to London and needs a place to stay."
Phil nodded. "Anyone else coming to town?"
"I think so. The thing I was talking about, the one that will make us a lot of money? It's a big operation. I bet the League is calling in as many people as they need for it."
"What exactly is it?" Phil asked, sitting up so he was face to face with his boyfriend.
"I'm not entirely sure, but I know it has to do with a heist."
Phil picked up his phone, turning it on and glancing at the screen. "What do you want for dinner?"
"Let's just get takeaway," Dan replied, wrapping his arms around Phil and resting his head on his shoulder.
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Dan stood leaning against the counter, checking his phone every few minutes to avoid anything awkward. He had reluctantly agreed to go out and get the food, leaving Phil to get the table cleaned off. Dan knew he'd probably get home and have to do it himself, but that was just why he loved Phil.
He started looking around the place, noticing everything, like he had been trained too. He noticed the fidgety movements of the girl in the corner, the old couple having a laugh, and the guy outside smoking a cigarette. The cigarette guy seemed to be glancing at Dan every now and then, which Dan figured must be causing his gut feeling of being watched.
"Here's your food, sir," a voice said behind him. Dan turned, gave a small smile to the employee, and grabbed the food. The bell above the door chimed as he exited onto the busy London street. The cold air instantly hitting his face in a harsh gust of wind. He started walking back down the road, heading back where Phil was waiting in the warmth of their home. He stuck his phone in his pocket, using his now free hand to zipper up his coat.
Dan couldn't help but feel eyes watching him. He tended to be paranoid out in public, but this time it didn't feel like just a natural instinct. He panicked as he felt someone tap his shoulder. Dan turned around quickly, seeing a face he hadn't seen in a long
time. He followed the guy into an alley, his curiosity growing with each passing second.
"Ashton?" Dan questioned. "What the hell is going on? You guys went missing a few months ago..."
"My partners and I, we found some things..." Ashton began.
"What do you mean? Found what?" Dan interrupted. Ashton took a step back from the taller man, whose face twisted in evident anger.
"The League isn't good, Dan," Ashton said cautiously.
"No shit, we commit murder every other day. What's your point, Irwin?"
"It's corrupt. People on the inside are not who they say they are. You and Phil should get out while you can."
"I think we can handle ourselves. Thanks for the heads up, but we'll be fine. Go back to your boyfriend and your other Australian friends before I decide to be more of a problem to you."
Ashton sighed and ran off, his dirty blonde hair bouncing atop his head. Dan shook his head and started back on his path home.
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"What took you so long?" Phil asked as Dan walked in the door.
"You remember the four Australian guys who work for the League?" Dan replied as he set the food on the table and removed his coat. Phil nodded. "Ashton said the League is corrupt. Something about people on the inside not being who they say they are and loads of crap."
"Wouldn't be surprised," Phil said as he sat down.
"What?"
"Come on, Dan, there's no way everyone in the League is fully loyal. I'm sure someone has some plan to do something against it."
"I guess you're right."
"Is Ashton still with Luke?" Phil asked.
"I don't know, I didn't get much time for catching up."
"They were a cute couple. So were the other two, Michael and Calum, I think were their names."
"Not as cute as us, though," Dan replied with a wink, causing Phil's cheeks to turn pink and the corners of his mouth to turn up in a smile.