Lies (phan and kickthesticks)

Chapter 8

Merry Christmas! I guess this chapter is my gift to you guys 😂

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*Phil's POV*

      The Fantastic Foursome was our official group name. I never thought I would actually be able to experience this. My old 'friends' just let me hang out with them but ignored me the whole time. More people I didn't really know started to join so I left.

      It's not like anyone noticed. All but one.  His name was Charlie. He was the only one that noticed when I didn't show up only on on occasions. The only time I did that was when I felt lonely. I never had the guts to speak to Charlie. Until he did.

PAST  *Charlie's POV*

"Hey guys! Phil here is going to be hanging out with us now. Everyone introduce yourself," Jake said.

We all went around the circle saying our names. There was about ten of us.

"I'm Charlie. Nice to meet you."

He glanced at me and smiled so I smiled back. Phil was very tall with raven black hair and bright ocean blue eyes. He wore black skinnies and a Pokemon t-shirt. I thought it was cute.

      I figured we had the same interests so I patted the grass next to me for him to sit down. He looked a little shocked at first and hesitantly walked over. Everyone else continued their own conversations with one another.

"So Phil, tell me about yourself," I said. The look he gave confused me.

"What's wrong?" he whipped his head forward and stared at the ground.

"N-nothing," he stammered. "It's just no one really asks me things like that."

"I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not like the rest of them okay? You can talk to me, I won't judge you."

"Okay." He smiled at me and turned his body to face me. "Well, I really like Pokemon, video games, anime-"

"You like anime too?!?" I yelled.

"Yes!" he giggled.

"What's your favorite?!"

"Hmmmm. Death Note I guess."

"I love that one! Hey, do you have a phone?"

Phil's widened. Was that the wrong thing to say? I'm bad at making
friends.

"Uh yeah why?"

"We can trade numbers and hang out maybe?" I smiled.

"Sure! Here's my phone," he said handing it to me. I did the same with mine.

The school bell rang signaling the end of lunch, making everyone groan. I handed his phone back and we both stood up.

"What's your first class?" I asked as we began walking away from the field.

"Maths. The teacher really sucks. She doesn't bother explaining anything and just expects us to pass quizzes on topics no one understands," Phil complained.

"Aw that's too bad. I have PE. Can I see your schedule?" He passed me the folded paper listing each period. I scanned it realizing that we only had two classes together.

"Hey we have science and social studies together!" I exclaimed. My smile faltered when I saw Phil's disappointed look. "Two is better than none," I said putting an arm around his shoulders.

"Well, see you in science!" Phil said. We then parted our separate ways.

PRESENT  *Phil's POV*

Charlie and I became instant best friends. He helped me through my depression and was the only one who cares for me. Bullying decreased dramatically with him by my side. We don't go to the same school anymore. The day I found out he would be somewhere else, I cried. For hours. He had no choice really. His dad had a new job farther away in England so they had to move, leaving me behind. Fortunately, he kept my number. I always texted him and we would talk about anything and everything. I miss not having him by my side anymore.

Ding!

Charlie: Hey lion! Wyd xx

I smiled down at my phone. Charlie could always cheer me up.

Me: Hi Charlie! I'm just hanging out with the guys. You?

Oh that's cool! It's nice knowing you don't have trouble at school anymore :)

That's the thing. I did have problems at school. I didn't want to tell him because he might get mad at me. Everyone is always mad at me.

Yeah...

You alright lion? x

Yeah I'm fine! We just came up with a name for our group :p it's called the Fantastic Foursome lol

Noice m8. You're at school right?

Yup. Aren't you?

Nope I'm home sick :'( at least I don't have to go to maths

aww I hope u feel better soon.. x

thanks xx okay I'll leave u to ur friends now :p byeeeee

okay bai! ^_^

I shut off my phone when I heard Chris's voice.

"Whatcha doin' Philly?" Chris asked

"Uh I'm just texting Charlie," I said.

"Who's that? Your booooyfriiiendd?" he teased.

Dan shifted next to me. My face turned a bright red color. I hung my head a little, hair covering my eyes.

"N-no he's just my friend."

I did like Charlie, but not in that way. That would be awkward. And yes, I was gay, but that doesn't mean I like him!

"Alright Philly, if you say so!" PJ chuckled next to him.