You Are My Sunshine || Phan

Day 1

I felt the air brushing past my hair. I'm falling from the sky. I know it. The blue sky and clouds seem to back away further the more I kept my eyes shut. The ocean called to me. It gave a melodic tune that seemed sinister but beautiful. I braced myself for the strong impact of the ocean. Before I knew it, I was submerged by the vigorous waves. I just wanted this. I wanted to drown. I just continued to sink. Until I heard a beeping sound and the feeling of a vibration and I immediately knew this was a dream.
I opened my eyes reluctantly and picked my phone that was placed under my pillow. I turned off the alarm and sighed "It's okay Daniel. You can do this" I said to myself. It's the third term for my last year in high school so after this, I'll finally be free.
I got to my closet and picked out my depressing school uniform which was basically an uncomfortable suit, but hey. This is school. What else would you expect? It's basically prison to me.

I packed my bags and ran to the bus stop as fast as I could, and thank goodness the bus didn't leave without me. I quickly climbed onto the bus and greeted the bus driver who just replied with rolling his eyes and a grunt. Wow. How rude I thought

The bus smelt awful. I'm surprised it already smells like sweat and it's literally 6 Am. It's the first day of school you idiots. Can't you at least put on deodorant on the first day? I thought. I didn't want to sit next to anyone because everyone looked like they were staring into my soul, so I just hoped to find an empty seat and luckily there was one, but sadly this is a two seat seat, and I really don't want someone to sit next to me and make everything awkward. I decided to listen to music just to pass the time or just so I don't need to make human contact.

The bus reached to a stop in just a few minutes I'm pretty sure this was the last student because the only space left in the bus was the space next to me. I cringed to myself knowing that someone has to sit next to me. I turned up my music and squeezed myself against the bus window and pretended to not see them coming in.
My curiosity got the best of me and I saw a tall guy and I felt hypnotized by his vibrant blue eyes. Instinctively I lowered my music just in case he does talk to me. The bus suddenly accelerated causing the guy to lose his balance and stumble to the empty seat next to me. "I'm so sorry" He said "No it's alright. Um you can sit next to me" I replied instantly. I watched his cheeks flash red and he sat down next to me. "Thank you" He said embarrassed. I just returned a smile and continued listening to my music.

When I reached school and finally got out of the bus, I looked behind me to see the guy with blue eyes. I hadn't noticed that he wore a beanie. That's bizarre. No one really wears beanies with this shitty school uniforms. I just hope he doesn't get himself in trouble with the schools dress code.

I headed towards the school office to get my schedule. The lady on the reception had a bright smile on her face "Have a nice day Daniel" She said handing me my schedule. I smiled and turned around "By the way. You only have 5 minutes till your class starts she giggled. "Oh shit" I muttered. I began running like a psychotic animal in just 2 seconds.

-6 hours later-

It's the end of the day, and it's usually the worst part "Hey there Daniel" I heard a terrible voice call. It was the voice of a bully I've know since the third grade. His name is Samuel Pepper and he came with the group of boys with their dumb haircuts. "Just leave me alone" I said. Even though it sounded pathetic "Aw why are gonna cry?" He twitted. That's when I made the worst mistake on the first day of school. I decided to throw a punch, aiming at Sam's face, but just seconds after I hit him, his whole gang began to attack me with punches and violent kicks to my gut. This is hell. My first day of school and I get this. What did I do to deserve this kind of punishment. "Leave him alone you cretins!" I heard a voice call out. I was too hurt to look up. I felt so helpless. I clenched my bruised stomach. I looked up and tried to get on my feet but I couldn't even get my arms to push me up. My jaws dropped a little when I saw who came to my rescue. It was the guy with the beanie. "No don't do this" I said weakly. But he didn't care. He looked so ready to fight. "Are you like his boyfriend or something?" Sam snickered. He stayed silent. "Whatever you weird faggot" he continued with a drastic tone. I didn't want this to happen. I don't want anyone to get hurt for me. Just then one of them attacked him from behind and began shoving him around. I got a strong kick to the head just to fuel their sadistic hunger. They suddenly stopped and they all gasped as his beanie fell off. I couldn't see straight. This could've been me fading in and out of reality. The sound around me just continued to sound muffled. "Bloody hell. You really are a freak" I heard Sam's faint voice say. "Hey what are you boys doing!" a woman's voice called out. "Oh shit it's the bloody principal. Come on you idiots!" Sam yelled and he began to run away with his boys.

The guy put back his beanie and he sniffed a little. He got back onto his feet and sighed "I'm sorry this had to happen to you" he said reaching his hand to help me out. I trembled and began to slowly regain a little bit of my strength and vision. He gripped my hand tightly and he helped me get back on my feet. Every part of me felt like collapsing but this guy held a firm grip on me, making sure I don't fall. I let go of his arm "Why did you do this for me?" I snapped. "I-I couldn't let that happen to you-I mean I couldn't let that happen to anyone" He stuttered "Sam Pepper is a bully and it's quite alarming that he isn't suspended yet" He continued. "Well. Thank you. No one has ever been this kind to me" I said. "You're welcome" He replied brightly. "I'm Daniel by the way, but you can call me Dan" I said trying to be friendly. "Hi Dan, I'm Philip Lester, but you can call me Phil" He replied.

The bus arrived after a few minutes and we began to talk a lot. Phil has a lot of similar interests and by this time I thought it was safe for us to exchange phone numbers. Then sadly, I had to go back home. I waved at Phil and hopped off the bus.
Today felt like a rollercoaster. I hated today so much with the bullies and the boring classes, but then I met Phil. I didn't care about how people thought he was weird. I think he's pretty cool.

I dressed back into my comfortable jumper and decided that it's better to not procrastinate and actually try to pass my classes.

After spending hours on my homework, I finally got to bed and was about to completely shut down, but all of a sudden my phone lights up and I receive a message from an unknown number. I freaked out a little but found out that it's actually Phil.

Phil: Hi Dan! (I think)
Hopefully it is you
If it is then hi! It's me Phil

I smiled and added his number to my contacts.

Dan: Hello Phil.
Yes this is Dan

I answered.

Phil: Dan
Are you okay?
I mean how's your head?

Dan: I still have bruises but it's gonna be okay
Just don't worry about me.

Phil: I care about you.
I don't want you to experience anything like that again

That touched me. Knowing that he cares about me, but I really don't want him to risk himself for me. That's when I remembered what happened.

Dan: Phil are you okay?
I saw them shoving you around and I feel so bad for being a wuss and not helping

Phil: My mum got mad at me for getting in between a fight on the first day of school.
She just panicked and immediately reported all the bullies.
My mom worries a lot because I bruise quickly.

Dan: Let's hope that she really gets them all suspended.
Get well soon Phil.

Phil:
Thank you for not calling me a freak
Good night Dan 😊❤️

Dan:
You're not a freak Phil.
Goodnight Phil ❤️

I switched off my phone and plugged it into the charge.
I wrapped myself in my covers and smiled. Maybe this term might not be bad after all. My eyes felt like they were immediately held shut the moment I laid my head on the pillow.

-Authors Note-

First Phanfic. So hopefully it'll be good and just saying from now that this fanfic will have 31 chapters. All chapters representing days. So give me more suggestions to maybe improve my chapters please.
And in case you haven't noticed, this story will be in Dans point of view
Thank you for reading
XO Latifa