Trust

Phil - Past

Dan and Phil were sat at their dining table, eating dinner in complete silence other than the noise of the utensils. Each was concentrating on his own food before Dan finally sighed and placed his fork down, making the cutlery clink against the plate.

"Phil, I want to ask you something," he began uneasily. Phil paused, looking up at his boyfriend in concern.

"Yes, bear?" Dan looked away at the use of the nickname and he let out a shaky breath.

"I've been thinking for a while," he suddenly found interest in his food and decided to pick through it with his fork instead of looking at Phil.

"What if I," he paused, knowing Phil would start yelling at him. But he was too far to go back now.

"Turned myself in to the police?"

"Are you insane?" Dan screwed his eyes shut as he received the admonition.

"I just... feel so guilty, Phil. It's something I have to do, please," he begged. Phil narrowed his eyes.

"Are you going to go back on everything we've built up to? Are you fucking serious?" Dan winced as Phil stood up from the table. To his surprise, Phil didn't stay mad for long. His eyes lost its usual bright color and instead faded into a dull grey.

"I just want to be with you. Is that too much to ask?" he whispered, and Dan almost changed his mind. 

Almost.

"Phil, I need to do this. Please understand," he pleaded again, and Phil pursed his lips together, shaking his head but responding,

"I understand." Dan took a deep breath, standing up from his own chair.

"Phil, do you trust me?"

Phil choked, running towards Dan to grip him in a tight hug. Tears rolled down his cheeks, falling onto Dan's shirt. Dan hugged him just as tightly, placing multiple kisses on Phil's cheek. Phil let out a loud cry, burying his head in the crook of Dan's neck. Long minutes were spent just being with one another, before Dan gently pulled away. Phil bit his lip harshly, barely registering the metallic tang in his mouth. He leaned forward, almost begging. Dan softened, gently taking his chin and bringing him in for a sweet kiss. They soon pulled away foreheads resting against each other before Phil responded after a shaky sigh.

"Of course, Dan."

A/N - And that is the final chapter in this story. Thank you so much to SpeedsMyGame and Karenbeer for voting, I appreciate it so much! And thank you to anyone who read this story and/or enjoyed it.

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