No Homo Howell

Chapter 4: Maybe just a little Homo

        As 12 a.m. rolled around Phil thought it was about to time to get Dan into an actual bed instead of his arms. "Come on Dan, I'll help you..come on" he spoke quietly trying to get Dan to cooperate with him. Finally after about 10 minutes of hugging, more crying, complaining and convincing, Dan was in his bed.
        "Goodnight Dan, your phone is right here so call me if you need anything okay?" Phil spoke as he pulled the blankets up to cover Dan. As he turned around he felt a tug at his shirt. "Phil!" Dan called out in a weak voice. Phil turned back around and tilted his head. "What is it Dan?" He asked. Dan went quiet then he spoke in an innocent tone. "I'm c-cold." Phil looked down thinking. "I can go get you another blanket if you'd like." Phil looked over at the ripped up pieces of paper scattered around the desk from earlier as he sighed and became angry. Dan mumbled a couple of words before going quiet again. Phil looked back over at Dan and his face softened. "Would you like me to-" Phil hushed once he felt warmth surrounding his hand. "Will you stay in here so you can protect me if she comes back?" Dan whimpered while holding Phil's hand. Phil stared at Dan then went back to looking at the pictures of him and Dan in the memory box. "P-please" Dan's grip tightened on Phil's hand as he began to gently tug him. Phil got on his knees next to the bed and rested his head down next to Dan's. "...I....I guess I'll sleep in here with you." Phil spoke calmly while walking over to the other side of the bed. "But you have to promise that you won't take all the blankets!" Phil laughed to lighten the mood. For the first time in what felt like forever, sweet little Dan had finally cracked a smile. "I promise" he spoke happily as he watched Phil climb into the bed on the other side. "Goodnight Dan" Phil spoke. "Wait!" Dan called out one last time. Phil sighed and looked at Dan. "W-well....uhhh...I think...the best way to keep the blankets on the bed is if we....stay next to each other instead of being s-so far.....apart..." Dan trembled. "Oh so you mean....like this?" Phil asked while moving over right up against Dan and wrapping his arms around him. Dan smiled and nodded his head. "Y-yeah....exactly like that, except-...." Dan moved Phil's arm a little, to where they could both comfortably hold hands. "Oh, sorry" Phil spoke while grinning wide. "I-It's fine really,  it's a common mistake" Dan shrugged while he buried his face in Phil's chest. "Okay, goodnight Phil" Phil looked down at Dan and yawned. "Goodnight Dan." He spoke as he closed his eyes and fell asleep.