Demons Don't Bite (phan) (boyxboy) [ COMPLETED ]

Chapter 6: Aftermath

Phil opened the door to his house, taking slow steps inside still shocked by the events that occurred earlier. Dan entered behind him, completely unfazed with his actions.

"I'll make you some hot chocolate." Dan said, helping Phil up the stairs. Dan made sure Phil was sitting down comfortably and warming up before he went into the kitchen.

Dan quickly prepared the warm drink, bringing it out to the living room for Phil.

"Thank you." Phil said softly, taking the mug in his hands. Dan sat beside him, watching as Phil took a sip. Phil shuddered, glancing outside Snow softly fell from the sky.

"You're welcome." Dan murmured. He set his hands behind him, leaning back into the cushions. It reminded him of the night a day ago when Phil kissed him.

Suddenly, Phil turned to Dan. "Do you sing?"

"Sing?" Dan repeated.

"Yes. You know what that is, right?" Phil asked.

Dan was dumbfounded at the fact that Phil thought he wouldn't know what singing was. "Of course I know what singing is. I'm not stupid." He scoffed.

"Can you, then?" Phil asked again.

"Somewhat. But I can play the piano better." Dan said.

"Oh." Phil looked put the window again, taking another sip of his drink.

"Why did you ask?" Dan questioned.

"Curious." Phil responded meekly.

From then on there was complete silence. Phil sipped his drink, Dan leaned against the sofa staring at the ceiling.

"Why'd you kiss me?" Dan said subconsciously.

"What?" Phil quickly turned to look at Dan, confusion clouding his face.

"Aside from the fact you were in the moment." Dan became aware of what he saying, but not stopping. "Do you have some sort of attraction towards me? If you do then that's fine, but don't hide it. No matter how far back you push it in your soul I'll find it soon. But I don't want to have to do that."

"Why," Phil started, setting his cup down. He sounded slightly frustrated. "Is this your favourite subject?"

"It isn't. Demons can get curious too you know."

"I did it subconsciously."

"Sure you did."

"I did!"

"Don't make me look in your soul." Dan turned his head towards Phil. Phil sighed heavily, scratching one side of his face.

"Because you're attractive. Dan Howell is, I should say. I mean, I never personally knew him, but your personality in his vessel is perfect. I just find it attractive." Phil whispered.

"I knew. I looked into your soul the night you did so." Dan said cockily, looking away.

"Then why the hell did you make me confess?!"

"I wanted to hear you actually say it. I don't recieve compliments. I'm always just somebody's guard dog. They throw themselves around and expect me to chase after them. I mean, of course I do, but it's boring. And the favours people ask of me aren't always that simple." Dan sighed. "I'm always just there for the contract, nothing else. People summon me, get freaked out, and then when I mention a contract, they either think I'm a genie and give me something stupid like wishing for a million dollars- or they give me something almost impossible like creating world peace."

Phil stared at Dan the entire time he spoke. "You're just... underappreciated, huh?"

"Yeah." Dan blinked a couple times, turning his head to the left so Phil wouldn't be able to see the few tears falling from Dan's eyes.

You're not supposed to show weakness, wipe away those tears and get back to Phil.

Dan shook his head slightly, rubbing his eyes and looking back at Phil with a small smile. Phil's eyes widened, a look of shock masking his face. Apparently Dan hadn't done a good enough job at hiding his weakness because Phil was raising a hand, wiping a single tear that Dan had missed.

"Why are you crying?" He asked in a hushed tone. Dan didn't answer, but instead looked at Phil with sad eyes.

"No one has ever cared about me. It never dawned on me until I said it out loud. Until you told me that you had some sort of attraction towards me. Surely, attraction means affection and affection means care, right?" Dan said, taking in a sharp breath.

"Yes, of course! Of course I care about you, a-and for all the people who don't, I do. In a sense attraction can mean care if you narrow it down enough. They aren't the same thing but they're both extremely important, especially if someone holds both of those qualities towards you..." Before Dan had a chance to say anything back, Phil pulled him into a tight hug. "I don't know why people wouldn't care about you. Sure you may be a demon but you still have feelings."

"I'm just not supposed to show them.." Dan whispered in Phil's ear, clutching the back of Phil's shirt. After a few moments, Phil pulled away from Dan and gave him a half smile.

"I care about you, I really do." He said, leaning in.
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tHIS CHAPTER IS A MESS
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sorry if it's confusing as fUCK

it's two in the fuckin morning in canad-EH so i'm friED

i also judtfinushdd sherlock season 2 so i'm just kind of like "I DON'T FEEL LIKE WRITING SOMEONE KILL ME NOW THANKS"

"STAB ME 100 TIMES IN THE STOMACH TRUST ME IT WOULD HURT LESS"

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