True Love Knows No Boundaries

Why?

~Dan's POV~

I couldn't understand this boy. Why had he come to my house? Why did he start crying when he saw my wrists? Why did he care?  Phil was still crying as he finished bandaging my wrists, he stayed quiet as he shoved dry clothes into my hands. "C-Change..." he muttered as he left the bathroom, I did as I was told and changed into the dry clothes he had gotten out for me. Though I still wasn't sure why he was here, I was glad he was. After I had changed I left my bathroom and saw Phil wiping away his tears with the sleeve of his jumper. Saying nothing I slowly made my way to his side and sat down beside him. 

"Why did you come here, Phil?" I mumbled as he smirked and sniffed.

"Well, I had heard you got suspended for kicking C-Caspar's ass and I needed to know you were o-okay..." he turned as his beautiful ocean blue eyes met mine, "I wanted the truth from you, Dan,... but w-when I saw you...in the b-bathtub I-I just-" he started sobbing as I quickly pulled him close, not caring how painful it was for me to hold him against my bruises and cuts. "W-Why Dan?... Why-Why would y-you do that to yourself?..." he mumbled. 

I sighed as tears started to well in my eyes, "I-I needed a way out..." he slowly pulled away from me, our eyes met once again, "Every day is...every day is utter hell, Phil. Ever since my mom died all my dad does is drink and beat me constantly!" I quickly threw my shirt off to show him the bruises, his eyes started to tear up again as he took hold of my hand, "And when I saw them beating you-you in the alley I-I felt myself breaking... Phil I couldn't let them kill you, I need you! You are my best friend and you were there for me when no one else was and-and I regret every day for losing our friendship... I regret every day for t-throwing you aside for booze and smokes... And when they had you again I lost-lost control." 

*FlashBack*

"C'mon Phil! Last one of the tops a rotten egg!" I giggled,
"No far you started first!" Phil laughed as he chased after me. I swiftly climbed the jungle gym but when I got to the top fear approached me. 
"Look, guys, little Danny girl is playing with that nerd Philly!" Joe laughed, he quickly grabbed my collar and pushed me off the stairs. Forcing me to fall back and hit my head on the ground. 
"Hey!" Phil shouted as he ran towards me, "Leave him alone! What'd he ever do to you bums anyway?!" he said helping me to my feet.
"Aww! Philly is protecting his boyfriend! Gross!" they laughed. "Let's get 'em!" Caspar smirked as they all started running towards us. 
Phil grabbed my hand, "Run!" he screamed as we started running as fast as our tiny legs could go. We were almost to our street when they caught us. My hand slipped through Phil's grasp as Caspar and Tyler started beating me, Joe and Troye holding Phil back. My vision started to go blurry as Phil broke free and started throwing his fists. Eventually, they all disappeared and Phil and I decided to walk home. "Phil you saved me..." I smiled as he took hold of my hand,
"Of course, you twat!" he giggled, "What else are best friends for?" 
"Well, since you saved my life I can only return the favor by promising to always protect you!" We both smiled and hugged before I tapped his shoulder, "Tag you're it!"
I started running away as Phil laughed before he started running after me, "Dan! I'm gonna get you!"

*Flashback Ends*

 I squeezed his hand, "A-All I know is Phil, I promised you all those years ago to protect you and keep you safe since you did the same for me. And I'm not l-letting go of that promise." A small smile formed on Phil's face as he blushed and pulled me into a hug.  The hug was all I needed. No words, no small talk. Just him in my arms.