Death Of A Bachelor (Phan)

17. Emperor's New Clothes 2

Sycophants on velvet sofas

Lavish mansions, vintage wine

I am so much more than Royal

Snatch your chain and mace your eyes

If it feels good, tastes good

It must be mine

Heroes always get remembered

But you know legends never die" – Emperor's New Clothes

Dans POV

When i woke up this morning, i looked to find Phil still sleeping, cuddling into my side. I smile fondly down at him, watching his eyelids twitch from his dreaming. I feel slightly hungry, deciding to get up and go to the kitchen for food. i move Phil's arm from around my waist and carefully manoeuvre my way out of bed. When i get out, i check that Phil is still sleeping before quietly creeping out the door.

After i shut the door behind me, careful not to make too much noise, i walk normally to the kitchen. As i enter the room, I'm surprised to see Alfie sitting there, eating a bowl of cereal, representing a very chipper mood. He greets me cheerfully, his happiness making my mood seem depressing. "Why are you so happy?" I say as i nod my head in greeting. Alfie looks up and meets my eyes, his smile stretching even wider, showing his teeth. "I was just texting Caspar actually"

This surprises me. I thought they weren't talking to each other. Alfie then proceeds to tell me that they made up after he was eliminated and Caspar even wished him good luck with the rest of the show. I was feeling very happy that they made up, i couldn't stand to see them angry with each other. Midway through our conversation, Phil decided to sleepily wonder into the room for food. He greeted Alfie with a smile and gave me a half hug before proceeding to get himself some cereal as well. Phil thought it would be a good idea to hang in the garden later, since he liked plants. Alfie said he didn't feel like it, but i nodded in agreement, as they changed the subject. When Phil and Alfie started talking about a new video game, i got a phone call.

"Hello?" I answer, not bothering to check the caller ID. "Dan?" The voice came through sounding a little, upset. "Megan what's wrong?" I stand from where I'm seated, making Phil turn his head in my direction. I ignore him for the time being and walk into the hallway to listen better. "Um Peej and I have come across a slight issue and don't know what to do about it." My mind went to the worst possible thing. "YOU'RE NOT BREAKING UP ARE YOU?!" I ask, shocked. "Oh god no" Megan laughs, her tone lifting slightly. "We're um... falling behind on payments for the apartment, and if we can't pay it soon, we will be evicted." My eyes grow wide, as i imagine Peej, Megan and I living on the streets. But then i remembered a possible solution to the problem.

"I can get some money if i win the show" I smile wide as i remember this fact. "Yeah" Megan begins "that's the problem." I furrow my eyebrows in confusion, then i realise what she meant. Phil. If i won the show, i would marry Zoe and have to give up what i had with Phil. My smile falls. We never made it official, but there is definitely something there between us. My mind wonders to how Megan possibly knew about that, but that wasn't the biggest problem. 

"There's no other way?" I ask her. I could literally picture Megan shaking her head as she said 'No' in response. "You're kinda our last hope Dan," she begins, "If we can't come up with payment, i will have to move back to Australia and Pj will probably come with me, to stay with my parents for a while" I think of how lonely and sad that would be for all of us, especially me since i had no where to turn to. Megan took my silence as an unsure answer, to the question drifting between us. "I'll let you go now" She starts, "But please, Dan, just don't do anything too rash." The phone call then ends, leaving me in a depressing chain of thoughts. 

Winning the competition wasn't the only way to get money out of this show though. All contestants get a small amount, for them starring on the show. The guy who wins gets the most money, but whoever comes in seconds gets a slightly larger sum then the rest of the contestants, apart from the winner. But if I come second in the show, that still means either Phil or Alfie will go home. Alfie couldn't possibly go home because he was way too in love with Zoe already, and if Phil went home, that would just break his heart and mine as well. 

I start to pace the hall way, thinking of any alternative exits for this situation. I rack my brain, but kept coming up short with nothing else, that could possibly work. I don't want to end things with Phil, I need him too much. I stop and kick the door, letting out a noise of frustration. I hear the scrape of a chair come from the kitchen, before footsteps start to come toward me. I hear the person enter the room and look up, only to be greeted by Phil's worried blue eyes. He gasps when he sees the annoyed expression on my face, before rushing forward and wrapping his arms around me.

His hug calms me, like always and i take a deep breath, before wrapping my arms around him as well. After a moment of silence, Phil speaks quietly "Is everything okay?" He steps back and looks at me once again. I give an uncertain, small smile "yeah, it's fine" I reply brushing it off. His blue eyes lock with mine, searching them for any sign of lies. "okay" he sighs, still obviously not believing me. Phil locks his hands with mine, offering a small smile, before trying to change the subject "Let's go the gardens then, shall we?" I give him a light smile in return, agreeing, but letting the smile fall when he turns and drags me out the back doors.

What am i going to do?

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A/N: Hey guys! How are you all? Sorry for the late update but i've been watching lots of anime that distracts me from my life. XD. Hope you like this chapter, its when the drama starts to kick in. Also there is only 4 chapters left after this one, and its gonna climax. I hope you enjoy it and let me know in the comments, if you think you know what will happen next!

Lots o love,

Elisaveth ❤️