That Good Pain in your Stomach

Cover Up

"I love you, Lukas. Please wake up," Philip whispered before placing a gentle kiss on Lukas's forehead. Just as he pulled away, he looked out the hospital room window to see Bo Waldenbeck standing there in shock. He seemed to shake out of it and walk away.

Philip thought it was about time someone knew about them but he knew Lukas would be furious when he woke so he got up and chased after Lukas's father. "Mr. Waldenbeck, I can explain. That was not what it looked like."

"Really? Because it looked like you just kissed my son."

"Okay, yes, but I can explain." Philip paused, thinking of an explanation before he blurted out, "Lukas isn't gay! I am. I have feelings for him. I know he won't return them but I needed to tell him at least once and I saw that as my chance. Please don't tell Lukas how I feel about him. I like being his friend."

"I'm sorry he doesn't feel the same, son. But I have to tell you, that's a relief." Philip's  heart broke as he realized this would give Lukas enough reason to never come out.

"Um, yeah, I guess so. Uh...I'm just gonna go and play more of his riding footage. I think the sound of his bike might help wake him up."

❤L.W.❤P.S.❤

LATER...

"Helen's got it covered," said Philip, referring to they're safety from the killer.

"Hey, where's my dad?" Lukas asked, starting to panic. Philip remained silent. "What is it? Where is he?"

"He's fine. He went out to grab some food for everyone. But Lukas, he saw me kiss you."

"Wait, what?"

"It's not a big deal," Philip reassured him. "It was just on the forehead. I rushed after him to explain and told him I'm gay and have a crush on you. I told him you don't feel the same."

"You shouldn't have had to lie to him again! I hate lying to him all the time! Why did you have to kiss me?!" Lukas looked like he was about to cry so Philip gently placed his own hand on his.

"Because I thought you weren't gonna wake up. I thought I was going to lose you! It's not that big of a deal. I covered it up."

"No it is a big deal. That cover up isn't going to work on him for long. And when he finds out, he won't get it. Rose won't get it." Lukas started to panic so Philip rushed to calm him.

"Actually, Rose already knows."

"What?! Did you see me being unconscious as your chance to come out to everyone?! She's going to tell everyone." Lukas looked down, not able to look his boyfriend in the eyes.

"No, she won't."

"Yes, she will!"

"No, Lukas! Because the only person who is not cool with this is you! And maybe your dad. But he'll get over it, too." Lukas looked up at Philip from where he was picking at the arm of the wheelchair.

There was a knock on the door before Bo walked in holding a bag of takeout. "I know there's a lot going on down there boys but you both need to eat."

Bo was almost back into the hallway when Lukas blurted out, "Dad, I'm gay." Philip's head snapped up to look at Lukas and Bo slowly turned to face his son.

"What?" Bo asked, trying to remain calm.

"Philip lied. We've been secretly dating the past couple weeks." A tear streaked down his face as Bo silently left the room.

"You didn't have to do that," Philip said.

"Yes, I did. I thought I was gonna lose you," said Lukas, repeating Philip's words back to him. Lukas cupped Philip's neck with his hand and slowly pulled him in for a gentle kiss. "Besides, he'll get over it."

Okay, so this was my first philkas story so please let me know how I did. I am also accepting any prompts/requests for one shots so please comment!