Change My Mind (a phan fiction)

Misunderstanding

(Dan's POV)

When I slid the bag of Malteeses over to him, he was hesitant at first but then took one out of the bag. I decided to introduce myself correctly regardless of what he had heard from everyone else. "By the way, my names Daniel but you can call me Dan. What's yours?" His lips parted to voice his answer when one of the other classmate shouted out. "FAG!" My smile faltered and changed into a disgusted expression. I couldn't believe that someone could be so hurtful towards someone just because of their sexuality. I there was ever a time to stand up for someone it'd be now. I pushed my chair away from him and began to stand up. Before I could do any more he got up and ran out of the classroom. The door slammed and the students erupted in laughter, that put the icing on the cake. I grabbed the jocks collar in my fist and pulled him up. "Listen here jackass, just because he's gay doesn't mean you get to treat him like shit. How would you like it if someone harassed you for loving the same gender, it's only love." I chuckled evilly and pulled him close so I could whisper in his ear. "Oh but the real reason you do it is because you have your own troubles don't you. Does mummy know her son's a square? Her star football boy is *gasp* gay. God forbid anyone knew about this or not only would mummy disown him but he'd lose all of his popularity now isn't that right Jacob." The shocked turned neutral expression gave away all the conformation I needed. I smirked and let go of his collar, "And to anyone else who thinks that being homosexual is wrong, I've got a message for you." I held up both of my hands and flicked up my middle fingers. "Fuck you and your irrelevant judgments." I then slung my backpack over my shoulder and walked out of class to go find the boy with the scars.

(Phil's POV)

I slid down the cool wall till my bum touched the dirt. All I could feel was humiliation, sadness, and a dash of disgrace. This wasn't like any other time though, the others times weren't so bad. There was no one there who's judgment I really cared about, but now that Dan's around things matter. I want him to think of me as normal guy not as some guy who is weak, it's pathetic that the only way he'll ever get to know me is through spread gossip. When Jacob called me a fag it hurt but when Dan's face shifted into one of disgust and he began to stand, I knew he would hate me. I felt my lip quiver, I finally thought that I might've had a chance for a friend. I should've know better, someone like me should never be allowed to have a friend. I'm alone in the world and that's how it will always be. I felt the lump in my throat form once again as I kicked at the dirt. Some of it stirred up and lifted a cloud of dust into my face. I coughed and fanned the air trying to get it out of my way, when I saw a figure running in my direction. I crouched down to hide myself behind the bleachers, my heart hammered in my chest at the thought of having to run from Jacob and his crowd. However when Dan's black hair swayed into my view I felt a gasp slip past my lips. Why was he here. What did they tell him. He was seething, there was sweat perspiring his face, he looked like he was searching for something.....or actually someone.

(Dan's POV)

When I stomped out of the classroom I was enraged, how can someone be so harsh just because their opinions are different than yours. What pricks! The poor guy, he doesn't deserve to be treated this way just because he might or might not be gay. It's such bullshit, in my blind rage I stomped outside kicking a trashcan to the side denting its murky green chipped paint. A small whimper was heard when it made contact with the side of a bleacher. My heart sped up when I saw him crouched down hidden behind the seats, the trashcan not too far away from where he was positioned.

Clearing my throat I managed to approach him. "Erm excuse me.." His head snapped up and his eyes immediately found mine, then drifted to the dirt beside him. "I'm sorry." He quietly whispered, my heart broke with his beaten down raw voice. "Why are you apologizing, you did nothing wrong." His gaze never left the dirt patch as he spoke. "Dan, why are you out here. Did Jacob send you?" My fists clenched and I grit my teeth as I sat down next to him. "That fucking asshole has no control over me. Who the fuck does he think he is. From now on if they want to bully you they go through me. And I'll take them down my self, bunch of c*nts. I've got you're back." The boy gaped at me mouth slightly open. "Wha- what Dan, are you serious? I thought that maybe yo- never mind." "No say it, go on." He sucked in a deep breath before speaking. " I thought when they said I was gay that you'd hate me too. I was so hurt because I really needed a friend and you came in at a very needed moment and it was great until I lost you. Do you hate me?"
I felt the emotion hanging on his words, each one adding fire to my burning hatred for Jacob and the rest of his ignorant fools. "I don't hate you. How could I ever..-" "Phil." He said with a smile reaching for my hand. "Dan." I repeated reaching out until we were hand and hand, when we shook on it, it felt as if we'd made a silent bond molding us together in an everlasting friendship.

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A/N Hey guys, I'm back again ready to rip your hearts out and stomp on them becuase things are about to get a lot rougher. If you thought this minor feud between Jacob, the classmates  and Phil was bad. Wait till the next update you're going to hate me. xD lol See you guys next time..