Parallel Universes || Phan

Chapter 8

Phillip's POV*

Dan and I soon made it back to the apartment and it was getting late. Phil would be leaving for his date soon and I was determined to talk to him before he leaves. I left Dan in the living room and went to Phil's bedroom and knocked on the door.

"Come in." My voice said, I'd have to get used to that!

"Hey." I smiled.

"Oh hi ... sorry it's so weird seeing myself ... did you get a hair cut?" He asked.

"Yeah, Dan and I went into town and he suggested I cut it, you know taking precautions and all that." I grinned. I saw something flicker in his eyes ... was it jealousy? Lets hope so, I just know he likes Dan. Parallel universes can't be THAT different right?

"So how did you and Sarah meet?" I asked.

"Who? .... OH yeah duh! Sorry was spacing out." Phil chuckled nervously, thinking about Dan hopefully. "Um, like I said I met her last week. She's really sweet." That's it?

"Cool, do you think she's the one?" I asked, smiling encouragingly. I saw him hesitate and that was pretty much all I needed.

"I don't know, she might be." Phil shrugged, he didn't sound very enthusiastic now.

"Awesome. Also I didn't know you guys had such amazing drinks here, Dan took me to Shakeaway today. I love it." I changed the subject. I saw him turn away to put something in a drawer but in the mirror I could see him scowling, bingo!

"Yeah Dan and I go there all the time." Phil replied, there was a small amount of venom in his voice, as if he was claiming that place as theirs. "I'm sorry about Daniel by the way ... is it not awkward? With Dan here I mean?" Phil asked, expression softening.

"Well Dan is really sweet ... I miss Daniel a lot. Sometimes it's hard to look at him but he makes it easier." I sighed, that one wasn't a lie. I saw Phil's jaw tense but his eyes had softened due to me talking about Daniel.

"Well good luck on your date with Sarah, I wish you guys the best of luck." I grinned and left the room. I found Dan fast asleep on the couch. The image reminded me of the morning before the accident and tears escaped my eyes. I ran up to the nerd room and sobbed for a bit.

I felt sort of bad making Phil jealous but if I don't get their sorry asses together then they will die unhappy. They both like each other but are too scared to admit it. 

I wasn't lying when I said it was hard to be around Dan today. He's the exact image of Daniel and I sometimes forget we're in a parallel universe and it's Dan. I nearly kissed him today when he laughed but when I remembered it all came crashing down on me.

I miss him so much.

So so much.

I cried for a good hour or two, luckily I was quiet enough so neither Phil or Dan could hear me. Once I was done I cleaned myself up and walked downstairs. I froze in the doorway and hid behind the door when I saw Phil watching Dan's sleeping body.

I saw a sort of longing in his eyes and he sighed, pressing a kiss to Dan's forehead before exiting the apartment. I watched as Dan sleepily opened his eyes and looked around in confusion, Phil's kiss had caused him to wake up. 

He frowned but shrugged it off and walked into the kitchen. I smiled to myself and flopped down on the sofa, switching through some channels and not long later Dan emerged with a cup of tea and a bag of maltesers. 

Daniel loved maltesers ... *sigh*

"Hey Phil." He said groggily.

"It's Phillip." I pointed out. Dan frowned but then realization crossed his features.

"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Oh ... that means Phil's away ..." Dan scowled.

"Dan give him time, believe me." I smiled knowingly.

"Did you find anything out?" Dan asked, looking at me hopefully.

"I've seen hints but I'm not telling you anything." I smirked and tapped my nose. Dan huffed and flopped down on the couch.

"Fine, no malteseres for you." Dan replied and I chuckled.

Phil's POV*

There is no WAY! I'm letting Dan fall for Phillip, he's MINE! I know we're the same person but I've loved Dan for ages, ever since I saw him, but I'm too much of a wimp. Damnit Dan, why do you do this to me? What about Sarah? Sarah is to make him jealous, I've dropped so many hints and this is my last resort. Dan is completely clueless and this is my last resort. My thoughts were eating me away.

"Phil?" a voice asked. I turned to Sarah, she had a little too much make up on but she was alright. I felt bad for using her but she wasn't even that nice anyway. I know she doesn't stick around too long and that's okay. I don't want to be tied down to her.

"Hey!" I smiled.

"Hi, come on I'm starving." She grinned and we walked into the restaurant.

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The date was boring as hell, she talked non stop and it was about a girl I didn't even know and how much of a bitch she was. I was relieved when the bill came and we left.

"This was fun Phil, I'll see you again Friday?" Sarah suggested.

"Definitely." I smiled falsely and rolled my eyes once she turned her back. I felt the guilt again but she was a guy jumper anyway, I knew girls like her, oh well.

Once I got home I sighed and walked into the living room. I nearly screamed when I saw Dan and Phillip asleep together on the couch. They weren't exactly cuddling but Dan's head had fallen onto Phillip's shoulder. I felt furious but suppressed my anger.

I breathed in and out then walked over to Dan and lifted him up bridal style and walking to his room, laying him down gently onto his bed. I stared at his beautiful face for a while longer. What did Phillip have that he didn't? Was it because he was more achieved? Was he pitying him because of Daniel? Was he nicer? Was he better looking although we were identical? 

I sighed and pecked his forehead and left his room and went into the living room where Phillip was asleep. I sighed, I should probably wake him up too. I shook him awake and he stirred, looking up at me groggily.

"Come on, you should get to bed." I suggested.

"Good idea, thanks Phil." Phillip yawned and stretched. I studied his every move, wondering what Dan liked more about him than me. I couldn't find anything that drastically separated us apart form the reasons I had already thought of.

I sighed and went to bed, that's enough thinking for one night.