Things Change

(the real) Chapter 10

I was shaking so much. I felt the beads of sweat on my forehead. I wanted to run away and cry, but it was to late. Phil was running up to me and I couldn't stop it. He sat down at the table and I felt my face heat up.

"Dan, I-" he started.

"Let me guess, you're straight, hate me, and never want to see me again!" I yelled, cutting him off.

He looked at me nervously and put his hand in his pocket, grabbing a small piece of paper and handing it to me. I opened it up and in green colored pencil the word Yes was written. I looked up and around his neck, was the silver chain that held the charm. The tears built up in my eyes. We looked at each other with such genuine feelings. I wanted to launch at him but, that would just embarrass us. We started talking but, I suddenly had to go to the bathroom.

"Hey Phil, I need to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back." I said.

"Okay sweet cheeks." He cooed

I smiled at the nickname and walked off.

Phil's POV
Dan left the cafeteria but, I noticed something. He left his sketchbook on the table. I didn't want to be invasive but, one look wouldn't hurt. I opened up the front page and started look through. I felt horrified by all the drawing

I slammed the book shut being to scared to look at anymore. I didn't know if I should address this or not. Before I could decide I saw Dan walking into the cafeteria. I slid the book over and tried to look normal. He sat down next to me and didn't suspect a thing.

Dan's POV

I looked at Phil in his lollipop blue eyes. He looked a little uncomfortable but, I didn't say anything.

"So, what should we do for our free period?" I asked

"We should hang out at the mall." Phil suggested.

"Nah, a lot of kids go to the mall during free period." I respond

"So, that's fine." Phil said confused.

"Yeah, but people will see us and we will get teased." I whispered.

"Oh, right. Well I don't care where we are as long as we are together." Phil said smiling at me.

My heart melted at that and my cheeks fired up. I started thinking and came up with an idea.

"I know where we will go. It's a secret." I said to Phil

TIME SKIP TO THE PLACE THEY SPEND FREE PERIOD AT

I pulled into the empty parking lot and jumped in the back. I pushed down the seats to make a clear surface.

"Okay Phil, get back here!" I exclaimed.

He crawled into the back and I laid down. He instantly knew what to do. He laid down next to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. I buried my face into his chest and we just sat there comfortably. I accidentally fell asleep in Phil's arms.

Phil's POV

I heard gentle snores from Dan as he slept. His arm was laying on my chest and his sleeve rolled up a bit. I looked down as saw his wrists. I saw all the cuts and scars. My eyes teared up. I tried to hold them back but, I started crying. Louder then I thought. Dan woke up at the sound and looked at me.

"Phil, what happened? Why are you crying?" The younger boy asked.

I didn't talk but, kept crying. Dan got more and more alarmed.

"P-Phil. What's wrong. Phil please tell me." Dan asked with concern laced in his voice

I hugged Dan so hard and cried into his shoulder. He started to pat my back. I finally lifted my head up and looked him in the eye. I still had tears staining my face but, I spoke.

"Why did you do that Dan?" I asked with shaky breaths.

"What are you talking about?" Dan question.

"YOUR ARMS DAN, WHY DID YOU DO THAT TO YOUR ARMS!" I yelled without trying to seem mad.

"I- I... It's not a big issue, it's jus-" he stuttered.

"BULLSHIT DAN, WHAT MADE YOU DO THIS. PLEASE TELL ME." I yelled.

Dan's POV

I didn't know what to do, I couldn't think of an excuse and the truth fell out.

"WHY DID Y-" Phil started.

"IT WAS MY PARENTS!" I yelled.

"W-what. Your parents?" Phil stuttered.

"YES, IT WAS MY ABUSIVE PARENTS AND THE KIDS AT SCHOOL AND MY MENTAL HEALTH AND SO MANY OTHER THINGS!" I screamed so loud. I screamed everything I have wanted to say for years. Phil went silent. For 2 minutes we just sat in silence.

"I need to help you." Phil said breaking the silence.

"No, please, I-" I stuttered before Phil stopped me.

"Dan, I need to help you. You will not have to worry about any more pain. I am going to make everything better." Phil said confidently

I just nodded my head to reply and he pulled me back into a hug. He rested his chin on my head and I clung on to his chest.

His chest muffled my words but, I managed to speak

"Thank you"