Dan and Phil One Shots (2)

Ecstasy

Before you read this, I would just like to say that Dan is transgender in this one shot. If I offend anybody or get any information incorrect, please don't be afraid to correct me. I really don't want to upset anyone!

TW: Implications of transphobia and bullying, very slight implications of self harm (honestly if you blink, you'll miss it), anxiety

Dan's point of view

I looked down at my shoes, fear flooding my body. I was so close to drowning and I probably would have if someone didn't say, "New kid." I quickly glanced up, meeting someone's hazel eyes. Their eyes somehow diminished my state of panic: they were just so soft and kind. "My name's Ethan." The boy grinned and I couldn't help but grin back.

"I'm Dan." I replied in the deepest voice I could muster. I had moved schools because of the bullying and this was a fresh start for me. I didn't want to hear my birth name anymore. My mum made sure the school was aware of who I was so they were going to use the correct name and pronouns, much to my delight.

"Where's your tutor room?" I handed the boy my timetable and he inspected it for a moment. "Awesome. Same room as me!  Let's go together."

I nodded, fiddling with the straps of my backpack as I followed him down the hall. "So, how come you moved here in the middle of the year?" I tensed at the question, hoping that no one in the school (other than the teachers) would find out about my past. Being transgender should never define me. I was Daniel Howell, a regular boy.

"My mum just wanted a change."

-

The day had been okay. Ethan was in most of my classes so he was always there for me to talk to. He was kind and made me laugh in the boring lessons so he was pretty awesome. I hoped we could be best friends.

At lunch, he guided me over to a table where five other boys were already sitting. I nervously glanced at them, sitting as close to Ethan as possible. "This is Jack," A green-haired boy grinned at me; he looked friendly enough. (I know his hair isn't green anymore I just loved the green oops) "Mark," He had darker hair and waved at me. "Chris and PJ. They're a couple by the way so if you have any issues with that-"

"I don't." I simply replied, finding the two boys quite cute. The curly-haired one had his arm around the other boy and they looked quite happy together.

"And this is Phil." Phil had black hair and the brightest blue eyes. I stared at him for a bit too long before blushing and turning to look at Ethan. "And of course, you are Dan!" I waved at everyone, feeling uncomfortable with all of their gazes set on me. I was afraid that they could see straight through me.

Then they started to ramble on about a show called Adventure Time and I knew it was okay. I had watched the show so I even managed to contribute to the conversation once or twice.

-

"How was school?" My mum asked as she boiled the kettle.

"It was good. I met a really nice group of boys. Can I have some tea?" My mum nodded, getting out another cup for me.

"No one gave you trouble?"

"No one's going to know, mum. I fit in here." My mum grinned at the fact that I was finally at a school where I wasn't bullied and had a group of friends.

"Tell me about your friends then! Are any of them cute?"

I let out an embarrassed laugh at her question, just as the kettle boiled. She lifted it up and, as she poured the hot water into the cups, I told her about Ethan and my other friends. "I suppose Phil is cute. He seems quiet and mysterious."