Philophobia. (Darren Criss!)

XVI

Me and Darren had been sitting in his apartment, since about an hour ago when Joey had left for his so called 'girlfriend'

I bet that it's Lauren Lopez. Calling it now.

We sat on his sofa, right next to each other. Literal no space.

"Two bros, chilling in a hot tub, five feet apart cuz they're not gay" I mimicked, making Darren laugh.

"Hey, I'm only huddling for body warmth. The heating system isn't working and I'm freezing" he replied, slinging an arm over my shoulder.

"Okay, I'm not gonna deny that I'm so bloody cold" I laughed.

It went silent, the only thing heard was the tv droning in the background.

"..are you okay dare?"

I could feel his body tense. I wanted to be there for him as much as I could, even if it meant taking a break from Flash.

He was my friend after all.

"I don't know, to be completely honest with you" he sighed, "I mean, everything has been so hectic since the breakup. Most of my friends think I was actually cheating on her. Which you know I wasn't"

"Who thinks that?" I asked in response.

"Chord.. that's why he isn't here right now" he coughed, "Lea, Kevin.. all of them"

"I'm sorry"