Book Worm

Chapter 2

A/N
Hello everyone! So, I've decided to just give you an update since it is Monday and Monday's are always pretty "ugh" for me. I hope this next chapter can help brighten up you Monday a bit!
Sadly, no fluff or anything yet, but don't worry, that stuff is on the way :3!!!
Enjoy~

Phil's POV-

Phil holds back a groan, not wanting to be rude since he was well aware Dan was right in front of him. He couldn't work with him though, there was just no way. Phil was just the quiet kid in the corner, always up for a good read and Dan... Well, to put it nicely, he was the school slut who didn't know how to shut up even if it saved his life.

Dan nudges Chris beside him after all partners have been assigned. "Hey, who is Philip?" He whispers.

You'd think because of Dan's high reputation he'd know just about everybody in this school. It's now that Phil realizes that the prick doesn't even know who he is. He let's out an obnoxious cough so he could get both of their attentions. He doesn't say anything, he just looks over at Dan raising his eyebrows in annoyance.

"That's your guy." Chris says simply, standing up and cupping Dan on the shoulder as he walks over to PJ.

Those two were always assigned together, Phil wonders what they had to do to bribe the teacher into doing that.

Phil can tell Dan is holding back both a groan and an eye roll. But, he only stands up and takes the empty seat next to Phil. He leans back on the chair, placing his feet on the table as a foot rest. "So," He begins, shooting Phil his signature charming smile. "What'll it be..." He trails off and Phil knows he's already forgotten his name. "Philip?" He finishes, acting as if that was some kind of smooth recovery.

Phil let's out a sigh and rolls his eyes. "It's just Phil." He answers simply. "Look, I'm going to be honest with you, I don't want a partner for this project even a little bit. So, if you will let me just handle everything that would be much appreciated. I'll give you as much credit as you like, alright?" He explains, looking over at Dan.

His face scrunches up slightly in response. "What? You want me to just pin everything on you. No way dude, I need to have a part in this project too." Dan protest, sitting up in his chair and removing his feet from the table.

"But, I'll just say you had a part in it. It's fine really, I love English projects like these. That way you can go on and have more free time for your parties or whatever and-"

"Woah, woah, woah. Look "just Phil", I know people make me out to be some kind of party animal or whatever, and let's be honest, a party really isn't a party without me at this school," Dan brags and Phil holds back and eye roll -- This project was going to be the death of him. "But I'm not just gonna put this all on you. I mean, I don't want to."

Phil doesn't find the point in arguing, he'd probably end up doing everything anyways despite what Dan said. "Alright, fine. If you want to actually do this, then what book do you want to report on?"

He grins, seeming quite happy at his success in the discussion. "I dunno, you're the book nerd, you can choose."

Phil had to admit, being called a book nerd kind of hurt. But, it was true so he couldn't really complain about this label. "Alright then, let's see..." He thinks for a moment, trying to figure out what books he had a duplicate of at home. "How about 'Always Running'?" He suggests, pulling out his own copy from his bag.

"Always Running? Kind of a dumb title don't you think? It's so simple, so... vague. But, it's whatever floats your boat I guess. Meet me in the library around lunch and we can start." Dan states simply, standing up and walking over to PJ and Chris.