The League [Phan AU]

Chapter 12

It had been a week since Phil had begun working for the resistance. Somehow Ashton was still alive, much to Phil's surprise and joy. He has gotten a lot of time to observe the famous four Australian best friends. They were a well-oiled machine, much like Phil was with Dan. They worked together like they had the same mind, but also had a special connection.
It made Phil miss his boyfriend, watching the happy couples around him. He was the only on a different side than his significant other. Nia and Sam, Ashton and Luke, Michael and Calum, PJ and Chris, they were all so happy. And both people were good.
Phil and Dan were happy, or at least Phil was trying to make himself believe that. After the past week he had began to question whether he was content to be with Dan, who did so many terrible things without thinking twice about it. Could he live the life he dreamed of with Dan? Was their happily ever after just a fantasy?
Phil tried not to think about it, especially as he lay on the couch with his head in Dan's lap. They were channel surfing, looking for something good to watch. Dan passed several news channels, all seeming to be talking about the same murder. Phil caught the headline, and shouted for Dan to stop. He sat up and stared at the screen, not wanting to believe it.
"The body was identified as Ashton Irwin, an Australian criminal charged with robbery, murder, assault, and arson. Police are investigating who killed him, but will be cremating the body after the investigation closes."
"N-no way," Phil gasped, noticing his fists clenching tight onto the couch.
"Phil," Dan said, watching him closely. Phil turned to his boyfriend. "I should probably tell you something, and it kind of has to do with that..."
"What do you mean?" Phil asked, successfully playing dumb.
"My dad, he came here and met with me..."
"He what?" Phil didn't have to act anymore, this he had not known about.
"He asked me who had approached me and told me about corruptness in the League and I told him it was Ashton. I guess he killed him and it's probably my fault..."
"How could you sell him out?" Phil exclaimed. "He was our friend, Dan!"
"I didn't know what he would do!"
"That's a lie! You know exactly what your father does, we both do. He lies, deceives, and kills anyone that stands in his way!"
"Why are you so upset over this?" Dan asked, growing a bit suspicious.
"I'm just shocked," Phil replied.
"Shocked? What do you mean? We haven't seen him for months."
It was Phil's turn to spill some truth, but not all of it. There were parts that had to remain hidden. "Ashton approached me too," Phil said.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Dan asked.
"Forgot, I guess."
"What did he say?"
"The same stuff he said to you, except he did mention your dad..."
"My dad? What about him?"
"He said that your dad and others he's brought onto his side want more power. They're planning to take over the League."
"I want to believe that's a lie," Dan said. "But it's exactly something he'd do. That's why he asked for Ashton's name... He had too much information."
Phil nodded and Dan looked up at him.
"Are we good?" Dan asked. Phil thought for a moment, before standing up and walking to the hallway.
"You're sleeping on the couch," he yelled back as he left for their bedroom. He heard a sigh come from Dan and Tyler giggle from the doorway of the guest bedroom.