The Neighbor (a phan fiction)

chapter three:

Phil's P.O.V.

After I took a shower,slipped on my boxers along with some sweat pants and went back to my room to find Dan making himself at home. I'm glad I could help him and I want to be someone that he can depend on because it does not seem like has very many true support systems.

It took me a minute to realize that Dan was stairing at me and I blushed. Soon realizing why i was blushing he got up and went to the shower.

While Dan was in the shower,I slipped in under the comforter. I wonder what he is thinking. Usually I can read people but Dan was different. He is better at hiding he thoughts when he wants to. Most people I can read like a picture book. But reading him is like reading a University textbook. It's complicated and full of complex vocabulary. So in many ways it reminds me of Dan.

Shortly after Dan comes out of the shower and he is only in his boxers.

"Where are your pants?"I asked holding back a small laugh.

"What, pants are itchy to sleep in. Do not judge me." He replyed smirking.

Well it's been a long day I'm going to bed, goodnight Dan." I said as I turned over and pulled the comforter up to my shoulders.

"Me too,night Phil."He said as he slid underneath blankets  the other side of the bed. However, he slid over a little more than I expected and I blushed.

Around two in the morning, Dan started to toss around which woke me up. He was mumbling. I could not really make out what he was saying but he got louder and louder as it progressed.

"NO,NO.....STOOOOP!!!!" He screamed.

I shook him and he woke up crying and clinging to me like a scared cat.

"Shhh,everything's okay. Just breathe."

After about five minutes he has stoped hyperventilating and I asked him if he was okay.

"Not really, I mean this is not what you call okay." He replied sarcastically

"I know.....Dan,how often do these nightmares occur?" I question curiously.

"At least two times a week...nobody really notices,but that is nothing new."

"Dan, that's not normal. You need some emotional support.weather it is your family,friends,or in worst case scenario, a speaclist." I look into is deep drown eyes as I spoke.

"My family does not understand and they think I do it on purpose,and I  hate therapists, I don't have  caring friends,they left me once they found out...just forget it." While he was talking he had tear in his eyes. These were not tears of sadness,but tears of betrayal and denial almost.

"Hey, you don't have to tell me if you do not feel comfortable with it but how about I become your support."I said trying  lighten the tension between him and his thoughts.

"I...I don't know,I just want somebody to help me."He said looking me in the eye. I still cannot read him but I can tell he has been hurt somehow.

"I will help you."I whispered in his ear as I once again pulled him into a tight hug.

The hug lasted for a good five minutes He squeezed me tighter and it felt like he was trying to burst my rib cage,but i kept my mouth shut. This is what he needed right now, someone to care.

When he eased up,he looked me in the eye and said:

"Thank you."

"Anytime you need me I will be right here."I replied to him in a reassuring tone.

He laid his head on my chest and wrapped his arms around me and fell asleep like that,this time sleeping until the alarm clock on my night stand woke us up

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Dan's P.O.V

BEEP,BEEP,BEEP. Phil's alarm clock woke us up at six thirty. I had easily fallen asleep on his surprisingly pale chest after he had calmed me down when I had that awful nightmare early this morning.

"Good morning." Phil exclaimed as I got up and stretched.

"Good morning,"I said in a half sleep half excited tone."What are we having for breakfast?"I asked as soon as I was
aware of my surroundings.

"I am not sure, let's get dressed and find out."

I thew on a pair skinny jeans and a black t-shirt, that Phil let me barrow. Phil, wore a blue t-shirt with a cat followed by black skinny jeans.We headed down stairs to find the house empty,only a note left by Mrs.Lester.

Boys,
    Dan's mum and I  have some errands  to run and the men are finding Dan's dad a job. There is cereal and fruit in the cabinet if your hungry. We will be back around three and the men shortly after. Stay out of trouble.
    Mrs.Lester/Mum

"Ok then,i guess that we will eat cereal. Can you get the milk?" Phil asked and he grabbed a set of bowls and two spoons and set them on the counter. We sat at the counter in the barstools that matched the nicely furnished dinning room.

"So, what do you want to do today." Phil said finishing the last of his cereal.

"I was thinking about unpacking some boxes in my room, if that's ok with you."I replied after putting my bowl in the dishwasher." Yeah, no problem." He cheerfully answered.

We slipped on our shoes and headed next door. When we arrived I twisted the knob but it was locked. "Um... do you know where they would hide a spare key of some sort?" Phil said noticing that it was locked.

"We don't need a key," I looked around and saw an open window."we can climb through the window.'' I stated with a work coming across my face.

"WHAT?! Are you nuts!" He shouted confused and scared at the same time.

"Are you scared of hights?"I chuckled as he backed up to the fence."Um, sort of."He replied as he began to tremble.

"Hey don't be scared,I won't let anything happen to you little Philly,"he said playfully."Why don't you trust me?"
He
"Well for one thing you just called me little Philly,and can you blame me you just got out of Juvie." He said smiling

"Good piont,but I know what I'm doing. Like you said,I went to Juvie."I said making him look into my eyes. I looked at his soft lips. They looked perfect for kissing.The space between us was was  closing in. Are lips colided softly. He kissed me and I kissed him back.we pulled apart and he smiled at me.

"What was that for?" I questioned him with a grin on my face."For being cute." He said as he walked by me casually. I blushed like a tomato followed behind him.

"So can we do this or what?" I asked him looking up at the window. "I am ready but I  swear Dan if you drop me I will kill you."He said grinningly.

"I promice if I hurt you I will make it up to you." I winked at him playfully as he rolled his eyes.