Find Me Again // phan

Fourteen

  It was rocky at first, getting back into their old rhythm. They'd both changed quite drastically in the time they'd been apart, and it wasn't easy getting used to each other again. But they managed.

  As much as he wanted to, Dan hadn't been able to 'talk' with Jace since everything had gone down. Mostly because Phil always warned him against it, but also because he didn't want to start any unnecessary drama. They'd had a few tense interactions, but nothing more than a few words and awkward nods.

  Christmas had come and gone, and it was probably the best Christmas Dan had had in a while. And not just because him and Phil had done their own 'gift exchanging' that night. Not too long after, the snow was gone, and the weather was gradually getting warmer, for which everyone was thankful.

  And things were settling down. There was no more drama, no tension. Things were....peaceful, as far as Dan could tell. And he hoped that it would stay that way.

  There wasn't a day that went by that Phil didn't tell Dan he loved him. Dan was sure it was his way of letting Dan know that he wasn't going anywhere anytime soon, and Dan was completely fine with that. Because he didn't ever want him to leave.

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  Dan was sat outside of the school, long after it had ended, waiting for Phil finish some make up exam for one of his classes. He was reading one of his textbooks, but not really focusing on it, unconsciously throwing glances towards the couple that was sitting not too far from him. They were the usual giggly, cuddly sort of couple, holding hands and sharing kisses every now and then.

  But Dan didn't smirk or scowl at them, like he would have done not too long ago. He didn't reprimand them in his head. Because he understood now, what it felt like to have someone that meant everything to you, someone you'd do anything for, and who's do the same for you. He knew why they did the things they did, and he was so glad that he understood it all.

  Because it was the greatest feeling in the world.

  He was just stealing another glance at the pair, think about how honestly cute they were, when someone wrapped their arms around his waist from behind. Dan smiled and turned around, looking right into the bluest pair of eyes he'd ever seen.

  "Took you long enough." Dan said playfully. Phil grinned widely back at him, leaning down and kissing his cheek.

  "Sorry, love. You have no idea how much I just wanted to jump out the window so I could see you." Phil said, laughing when Dan glanced away shyly. He still hadn't become use to Phil's open affection towards him, not even after these last few months.

  "Well, come on then." Dan said, pulling away from Phil's embrace and grabbing his hand instead. "We have studying to do."

  "Oh please, you and I both know there won't be any studying getting done." Phil snorted.

  "Well, we have to make people think that." Dan said, tugging Phil along after him. "Or else we wouldn't get any time alone."

  "Our little secret, then."

  Dan laughed at him. As they were leaving the school grounds, he glanced one more time at the other couple and saw the girl smiling at him. He smiled back and even waved slightly, before they disappeared around the corner.

  Phil kept trying to distract him on the way back to his house, with his roaming hands and wandering lips, and Dan nearly swerved off the road a few times, cursing heavily for Phil to 'be patient til we get back to mine!' Of course, he didn't listen, and Dan was half mad by the time they pulled into his driveway.

  They only made it to the hallway before Phil was slamming Dan up against the wall, kissing him deeply and tugging at his clothes. Dan groaned loudly, reaching around and digging his fingers into Phil's hair. He lifted himself up, wrapping his legs around Phil's waist, and Phil bit his bottom lip harshly in return. His hands were pulling at the hem of his shirt, and Dan lifted his arms so he could take it off.

  This was something Dan had grown used to, with Phil. The constant touching, the need to be closer to each other, the urge to just be together in the most intimate way possible. It was all kinds of exciting, and it was one thing Dan had come to love the most.

  Phil had moved away from his mouth, now attacking his neck with small bites and kisses. Dan moaned almost embarrassingly loudly when Phil grazed along his soft spot, making him shiver. His whole body was shaking, his breathing all messed up, and his hips wouldn't stop moving against Phil's, desperately trying to create the friction he craved so badly.

  Phil pulled away from his throat, his face inches from Dan's, his darkened blue eyes watching as Dan fell apart. And Dan stared right back at him, his eyelids heavy and his hands gently cupping Phil's face.

  "Are we gonna do this out here, then?" Dan asked, his voice low and husky.

  "I sure hope not." Phil said, mockingly worried. "Wouldn't want to ruin your mum's carpet."

  Dan grinned at him and laughed when Phil threw him over his shoulder, carrying him the rest of the way to his room.

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  A few hours later, they were sprawled across the messy blankets of Dan's bed, Dan with his head on Phil's chest and Phil running his fingers through Dan's damp hair softly. They were both nearly on the edge of sleep, but Dan opened his eyes when Phil started taking.

  "I, uh, I saw Jace with Ely today." He said. Dan felt his stomach twist anxiously at the names, but he didn't let it show.

  "Mmm, yeah?" Dan muttered. He wasn't too curious about what those two might might be getting up to, but he was slightly worried. He knew what Jace was like, and if he decided to fuck with Ely, he wasn't likely to get off easy. Ely didn't seem like the type to let it slide.

  "Yeah." Phil said, his voice thick with fatigue. "They both kind of have me the death glare."

  Dan frowned slightly, but didn't feel too threatened. "Don't worry about them. I won't let anything happen to you."

  Phil laughed once, burying his nose into Dan's hair. "I feel so safe now." He muttered. Dan only mumbled, wrapping his arms more securely around Phil's waist and closing his eyes once more, drifting to sleep.

  He was different, so much more different than he had been a few months ago. But it was a good kind of different. He'd found the the world wasn't such a stereotypical blinded one, and that there was actually such a thing as having someone you would die for. Because he knew that, if need be, he would die for Phil, without hesitation.

  He'd realized that he had everything he would ever need, and that he shouldn't ever let anything get in the way of that. Cause once you lost everything, you had nothing to live for.

  But the most important thing that had changed for him was Discovering Love.

                            The End

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  a/n: And there it is, the end of the series!

  I honestly had so much fun writing this, and thanks to everyone who supported it and kept me going. I definitely wouldn't have finjshed it if not for you guys.

  That's all, babes, I look forward to writing more for you guys, if you want, and I love you all, for reals.

  Hope you liked this whole story, and I'll see ya later. Peace :3