Phan One Shots

~ You Can Trust Me

You Can Trust Me

Words: 3733

Summary: Dan knows Phil's secret but waits patiently for him to tell Dan himself. 

Dan's POV*

I watched him.

He's so beautiful. He really is. 

My best friend, Phil and I, were sitting on the wall not far from the water's edge. His gaze was cast across the ferocious waves. The sky was an inky grey, as if someone had made a water colour painting in black and white. The gulls screeched and hollered arrogantly overhead and the wind whispered harshly in our ears.

Any of this, however, didn't bother me when I had Phil to distract me and look at. I've always found him attractive but his personality really ticked the last box. He is just so amazing. Anyone who meets him would agree. His happiness is infectious and his innocence is adorable. I love every bit of him.

He liked to watch the waves, especially on stormy days and I never really object, not when I can see his mesmerized gaze. However, he never approached the water ... well at least not in another person's company.

I know a secret about him, one he didn't even know I knew about. He's very careful not to let anyone see, but however hard he tried I found out eventually.

He's a merman, to put it bluntly.

It wasn't entirely on purpose. He had been refusing offers to come round or hang out after school. At first I was jealous in case he had been going out to see someone. I acted on it and skillfully followed Phil, confused when he made his way to a rocky shore hidden from the rest of civilization. At the time I couldn't believe he had actually jumped into the rough waves and was about to jump in after him.

You could imagine the shock I got when he surfaced, sporting a large silver tail. I didn't confront him, I kept it my secret and respected his privacy. I hoped he'd tell me eventually by himself since I wanted him to trust me.

Whenever he said he couldn't make things or said he was busy I understood more and even covered for him if he needed it. 

"Dan?" Phil asked, breaking me from my thoughts.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"What do you think is out there?" He asked, eyes not moving from the water.

"Lots Phil. Fish, shells, water, seaweed." I listed on my fingers. He just grinned and shook his head, glaring playfully at me.

"I was aiming for something deeper but that will suffice." He giggled. His giggle is like heaven.

"Come on, we promised Chris and PJ a sleepover." I reminded him.

"Oh yeah." He sighed, unhappy to be leaving the shore.

"Don't be like that, it's going to be great." I reassured him. 

He smiled, "Obviously, I just like it here is all. Especially with you ..." He trailed off and he blushed hard. I felt my own cheeks heat up but brushed it off. 

"Thanks Phil, I enjoy being with you too. You know you can trust me and tell me anything ... anything that's bothering you?" I asked, biting my lip and almost urging him with my eyes. I wanted him to tell me in his own time but I was getting impatient. I had known for nearly six months and I was wondering if he was ever going to tell me. 

"Thanks Dan, I will." He grinned and then grabbed my wrist and dragged me to Chris and PJ's house. I felt a pang of disappointment but it dispersed quickly when I felt Phil's fingers intertwine with my own, making me grin.