sent ➳ phan

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dan

after that encounter with phil, i sat on my chair  with a hand on my chest as if that would help me steady my breathing.

"dan," i didn't notice how and when did chris sat beside me but before i know it, he's rubbing comforting circles on my shoulder.

"are you okay?"

i swallowed the lump in my throat and shook my head weakly.

"i—phil's gentle actions just kind of reminded me of him." i said, closing my eyes, willing myself not to cry.

i felt him shift until he's hugging me properly, "i'm so sorry that has to happen. he's not coming back, you don't have to worry about it."

i nodded against his chest

"do you want me to walk you home?"

"no, it's okay. there's half an hour until our break ends, i'll be fine."

"if you're sure," he pulled away, patting me gently on the back instead.

we stayed like that for a few minutes until i have fully calmed down.

"you should talk to lester." chris said after a long moment of silence

"i know, i must've made him feel horrible. i'm the worst."

"hey, stop blaming yourself. it wasn't intentional."

i looked up at him and smiled faintly, "thanks chris."

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