Dan's P.O.V
I sat in Phil's lap, we'd talked things over and he'd said that he's definitely not scared away by Alex, which is a huge relief. He said that he really liked me and not even my older brother could scare him away, which was reassuring at the least. I had been so scared that Phil would decide to leave me because he was scared of Alex catching us again, but Phil had convinced me that it wouldn't happen.
Now we were sitting comfortably in his room, just talking about whatever came to mind. I knew I was already late home, but I couldn't bring myself to leave and I'd just thought of a question that I was getting progressively more curious about.
I turned my neck slightly to look at Phil, "Phil? You know how you got Mark to not beat me up any further?"
He nodded for me to continue and wrapped his arms tighter around my waist. "Yeah?"
I leant back against him, mindlessly playing with his long, slender fingers. "How did you do that? I know you're strong, but you're not as strong as Mark so you couldn't of threatened him with that.... So what did you threaten him with?"
He playfully tickled my stomach, "Oi, I could so beat Mark in a fight!" He laughed softly, continuing to tickle me.
I giggled continuously, "Ph-Phil stop!" I chocked out as his fingers worked on my stomach, tickling me into laughing fits.
"Not until you admit that I could so beat Mark's ass!" He chuckled.
"O-Ok! Ok! You... You're stronger then Mark!" I giggled and he finally stopped, resting his fingers on my waist as I gained my breath, pouting at him.
He pecked my cheek, "Aw, I'm sorry baby..." He rubbed my waist gently and I smiled, resting my head against his shoulder. "No, but seriously... How did you stop him from hurting me?"
He sighed and rested his chin on my shoulder. "Well... He can't know that I've told you, okay?"
I nodded, "I won't say anything, I'm just curious. You know I won't tell anyone of our conversations."
He smiled a little before explaining, "Last year, Mark and I... We, um, did some stuff together. It was at a party and we were both hammered, but some how it ended up being filmed and Mark doesn't want anyone to know, because he knows that his gang will turn on him."
I sat in shock for a moment, taking everything in. "What... What did you guys do?"
"Just some messy, meaningless handjobs and blowjobs. I know it's mean for me to threaten him with that, but I needed to make sure he wouldn't hurt you again. You mean a lot to me, Dan, I had to protect you." Phil nuzzled his nose against my neck, causing me to jump slightly. My neck was really sensitive. I smiled and turned around in his arms so I was straddling his lap.
"And you mean a lot to me, Phil. It really means a lot to know that you care about me enough to save me from bruises and cuts...."
Phil smiled softly at me and rubbed our noses together, "I'd save you from everything bad in the world if I could, but I can't. I can try though and I will try my best."
I felt as if my heart was doing flips as I smiled widely, Phil was such a sweetheart and I could feel myself falling for him. The fact that I maybe falling in love was exciting, but also kind of scary. I'd be giving Phil part of my heart. I'd be so vulnerable and he could easily break my heart with only a few words, but I think I'm prepared to take the risk.
He bought a hand up to my cheek, cupping it and stroking my cheekbone with his thumb, causing me to smile and place my hand over his. "I think I'm falling for you..." I murmured quietly, hoping Phil would feel the same or things would just be awkward.
