You're Different Online (Phan Highschool AU)

Chapter Seventeen

Dan's P.O.V.

I walk into school. It's the brightest it's ever been...in a spiritual way. It actually looks likes it's going to rain today. Maybe even a slight possibility of a thunderstorm, yet probably just a drizzle. Yet today seems great. Sure Phil won't be here for three days, but the other three are gone for a week. I go up to the group.

"Hey Dan, do you know where they are?" I know who they're talking about.

"They got suspended." I shrug my shoulders. Looking over a bit to where they hung out.

"Finally, how?" Louise laughs a bit impatient to find out how the people that have hurt three of her friends have been banned from school for a few days.

"They finally got caught, with help from me and Mr. Sam...and kind of...Phil..." I mumble the last part so no one can hear exactly what I'm saying, but you can tell I'm saying something.

"What was the last part?" Someone asks. I'm kind of suspecting that so I was prepared.

"Oh nothing." I mumble a lot, so I know that works. It annoys people, but it works.

"Dan, do happen to know how long they're suspended?" Wait...I forgot crap...wait no they all got suspended for a week.

"All four got suspended for a week." I scratch the back of my head. Was that right? I'm doubting myself now.

      Turns out in Art we were switching seats again. Now I'm at a table of five again with Gene (well, when he gets back) and some other people who I think their names are Scott, Mitch, and Cat. I can't spend time with Phil in art now though. Wait, Phil...he's only suspended three days! I have to tell the others when I can. And possibly the news about us two.

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      It's a normal before school Thursday until I hear a small gasp from someone in the group.

"What is he doing here?" I hear Connor whisper under his breath. I look over to the school entrance and see Phil. Crap. I forgot to tell the group. I see him look around until he spots me and smiles walking over. Before I know it he's got the whole group's attention.

"Now guys," I turn around facing them. "I know you all are shocked that Phil is here, but--"

"Hey Dan!" The sound of Phil's voice interrupts me as he walks up next to me.

"Phil," Troye gets his attention. "What are you doing here?"

"Hm, oh I've been gone because I got suspended for three days. I'm back now though." He smiles. Oh no. They don't know about him being...

"I thought it was a week, where are the others?" Connor cocks his head to the side. He doesn't really look that happy.

"They're suspended for a week. I was just three days." Phil looks a bit uncomfortable by the stares.

"Why would you get less days?" Connor doesn't sound happy.

"Oh...well...um...y-you see..." Phil looks a bit over to me unsure of what to say.

"Phil, do you want me to tell them?" I ask. In response, he nods slightly. "Well, you see Phil was bullied once by the three but he fought back the best he could. Gene invited him to join and not be hurt, as long as he hurt others. Feeling weak, even though you aren't bab--Phil, he decided to join and each time he hurt someone he regretted it. Phil was also part of the stopping them plan and stood up for me." With the last sentence I'm left with a slight blush that I can easily hide.

"Really, is this true Phil?" Connor looks over.

"Yep, but Dan did forget some details." He smiles to me. Phil what are you going to do?

"Well, what is it?" Louise asks with a bit of excitement.

"If you remember Dan's art that was hung up, I'm SnowDude. Aaaaannnd," Phil pauses looking at everyone. They are practically asking 'What?' with their eyes. "Dan and I are dating!" Phil wraps an arm around me pulling me a bit closer as I feel my face heat up. The group is shocked.

"What?" The almost all day in unison.

"Are you serious, I'm the only single person now?" Louise lets out a sigh causing most of us to laugh a bit.

"So, are you guys fine with this?" I ask a bit scared.

"Well, it's going to take some getting used to, but yes. We are." Zoe answers for the group.

      I remove myself from Phil's grasp. I will admit, we probably look cute. Yet we did just start officially dating last Friday and public affection can be a bit too much. No matter how cute it can be.

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