You're Different Online (Phan Highschool AU)

Chapter Two

Btw, when two characters are texting, there will be a key for who's who.

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Dan's P.O.V.

     Almost immediately after they text, I respond. (D - Dan, SD - SnowDude).

SD - Hey, sorry it's been awhile. Teachers have been giving none-stop homework

D - I know right. I've only been to this school for a month now and I've had two essays and one project

SD - Yeah, so how have you been?

D - Good except for the fact that some homophobes are targeting me.

      There's no response...

D - What's wrong?

SD - Nothing.

D - Come on SnowDude. When something is happening you don't respond as quickly as normal

SD - My parents were asking me about something

D - I don't believe you...

SD - Come on

D - Fine

D - So, want to play?

SD - Sure I'm already online

The times playing online with SnowDude are the best. I can talk to him about almost anything. We've never met in real life though so he could be some phsyco killer...but he seems to innocent to be that. While exploring around a village, a message appears in my chat box.

SD - I know this is going to sound weird, but what's your age?

"Dan? Where are you? What are you doing?" I hear my fathers voice boom from downstairs.

"Uh, just playing online..." My hands tremble deciding on whether or not to respond.

"Ok, just don't give out any personal information. Alright?" He says. Although, I don't feel like listening.

"I won't dad." I respond, lying as my fingers hit the keys. SnowDude is trustworthy...I think...

D - I'm 17. You?

SD - Same here, until January

D - It's only October

SD - I know

SD - When's your birthday?

D - It's in June

D - Wow I can't believe we never mentioned our birthdays

SD - We probably did...only on our birthdays

"Dan, are you in there?" I hear my mum's voice as she knocks on the door. Strange, what time is it? I look at the clock and see that it's only 4:00pm. Oh yeah. My parents got off work early today so we could have a meal together for once.

"Yeah I am." I let out a sigh as I die in-game.

"Try to do your homework before you dinner tonight, alright?" She lets out a sigh. I know what she's thinking. That I'm going to do it all last minute. As I hear her footsteps fade out I look back to the screen to see a few messages.

SD - Can I ask you something?

SD - Please?

SD - I really need to know your opinion on the LGBT+ community

SD - If you approve of it and are afraid that I'm going to judge you...I won't

D - Sry I was talking to my mum. I approve of it...I'm actually bi myself...

SD - I am too...I'm in a little trouble at school with the LGBT+ community

D - How? You're part of it

SD - Nobody knows...except my 'friends'

D - 'Friends'?

     No response for about five minutes.

SD - I'm sorry I have to go eat dinner. I won't be back online tonight. Maybe we'll play tomorrow?

D - Yeah, see ya

SD - Bye

SnowDude is offline

Well, there goes my main source of happiness. He(at least I think it's a he) always just seems to brighten my day unlike any other people. Not even my group of friends at school. However, it may be the fact that we've been playing together for three years now while I've only known the group for a month. I've been kind of scared thinking about meeting up, but now, since we're the same age that could be a bit better. We might even live in the same town or even go to the same school. Heck, who am I kidding. They're probably some physco killer. Maybe I'll just do some homework to take my mind off it.

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"Are you ready for today Danny?" Gene lets out a small yet evil smirk. Being early isn't always the best.

"One, do not call me Danny," I let out an annoyed sigh. I really hate being called that. "Two, just tell me. What's so special about today?"

"Do you ever pay attention in class Howell? We're switching seats in our art class." Jack crosses his arms, his body showing annoyance yet his face tells a different story. They're hiding something, I can tell.

"I can tell you guys are hiding something. Tell me what the hell you want so I can go to people who actually give a care about others." I flip my hair a bit giving a glance to my group of friends.

"Come on Phil. Tell him," Gene passes the honor to Phil, yet he says nothing. He just stands there...staring at me...it's a bit creepy.

"PHIL!" Gene calls out his name hitting his shoulder blade. He'd probably hit the back of his head if he could, but he's not that tall. Phil suddenly jolts up and blinks a bit.

"Oh yeah, we requested to sit next to you since we just want to know you better." Phil gives an adorable smile that I'm assuming to be a menacing smirk while talking in a bittersweet voice. When you compare him to the others, Phil seems...a bit...different. Just his style seems more innocent than the others. Yet he still has that hatred in his eyes.

"That's right," Nick speaks up. I...didn't even know he was here. "We're going to make your time miserable f*****."

     Well there's goes my chance of ignoring them as much as possible during school. Damn it. The names have started too.

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Alright so there you have it. For the censored word in this chapter, it's a word that I refuse to say and even type. That's as close as I'll get to ever, ever typing it. Anyways cya.

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