Dan and Phil One Shots (2)

Falling Hard

What do you do at midnight? Sleep? No I get a sudden burst of inspiration and write random stuff

Also what two updates in a week? I think AllTimePhan73 has been replaced by an imposter

TW: Dan's mute, is bullied and has anxiety

Dan looked down at his shoes as he walked into school. He was hugging a large folder against his chest since it wouldn't fit in his bag and he needed to bring it in. He rushed inside the school gates, hoping to make it to his locker before anyone saw him. Sadly luck wasn't on his side.

"What's up mute?" Someone shouted, making Dan's whole body tense. He kept walking until he reached his locker but, before he could even think about unlocking it, he was shoved into it and his folder fell to the floor.

Dan let out a tiny squeak- one of the only noises people could get out of him.

"Why don't you talk, huh?"

He was used to the protruding questions but it didn't mean his body shook any less. He was still pretty terrified because he wasn't aware how he'd explain another black eye to his aunt. It's not like people accidentally hurt themselves on a regular basis.

"Problems at home? Do your mummy and daddy hurt you because of how pathetic you are?" Dan gritted his teeth, trying to put out the angry fire in his chest that had started because his parents had been mentioned. They were a sensitive subject. "That isn't surprising at all."

The bully's fist was raised and he slammed it into Dan's chest, momentarily winding him. He shut his eyes as he tried to focus on getting his breathing back to normal. Another punch was sent towards his face and he was almost certain it would bruise.

"What are you doing?" An unfamiliar voice exclaimed, making both Dan and the bully turn their heads to see a new boy standing beside a teacher.

"Logan, come with me." The teacher simply spoke, making the bully send one last glare at his victim before following the adult. The new boy ran over to Dan whose face was scrunched up in pain.

"I'm Phil..." He mumbled, bending down and picking up Dan's folder before handing it over. Dan responded with a quick nod since he didn't talk to people. He was selectively mute and he wouldn't change that for anyone.

-

"So... Do you like anime?" Phil asked at lunch. He hadn't left Dan alone since the morning but he wasn't the most annoying person. In fact, Dan enjoyed his company as he usually sat on his own in silence. Dan nodded slowly, making Phil grin. "Uh... Soul Eater?" Another nod. "It's so good, isn't it? I have to admit Soul is pretty hot and I would definitely-"

Dan's eyes widened: Phil was gay? He didn't exactly mind but he would have guessed that Phil was as straight as a ruler rather than a rainbow. Dan just sat and listened contently to Phil's ramble, a weird feeling in the pit of his stomach.

-

A month had passed and, although Phil had never heard the boy's voice, he considered them to be best friends. Dan always listened to Phil when he talked about the most random things because he brightened up his day. Phil was the sunshine in Dan's rainy life.

One day, Dan brought in a little notebook. Phil had looked at him with a puzzled expression as he opened it up, flicking to a fresh page and taking out a pen. Dan started to write before showing it to Phil.

You're an awesome friend. Thank you so much for being here for me :)

Dan looked up at his friend and smiled for the first time since he had last seen his parents. That was because he was finally happy with his life.