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Phil's POV
I was proud to say the least. Dan's own father had told him he was the scum of the earth for absolutely no good reason, and he had actually been able to rise above all that mindless hatred. It was amazing. Something I never would've been able to do myself.
Just a week after the incident, it seemed as though we had gotten back into the rhythm of our normal lives. Dan seemed like he was doing well with the situation... But he wasn't quite the same after everything that happened. He seemed weighed down a bit. But I figured he was just tired most of the time.
It was late afternoon that frigid Wednesday, and we were cuddled close together on the couch in the living room, drinking hot chocolate and staring out the window into the dark.
I had my head leaned on Dan's chest. He had been silent for a little while, and was now quietly stroking my hair. Suddenly, he put his hand down and sighed heavily.
I glanced up at his face.
"Are you alright?"
I asked.
He smiled weakly and nodded. But I saw pain and weariness in his eyes.
"What's wrong, Daniel?"
He shook his head and looked away.
"Nothing important."
I sat up a bit and moved my face closer to his.
"It's important to me."
"Phil, really, I'm just exhausted, that's all. I've had a long day."
He said, running his fingers through his hair.
"Oh... Well get some rest then."
He nodded solemnly and stood up to walk to his room.
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I didn't think much of that incident to be completely honest.
I liked to think Dan would tell me if he was in distress. He wouldn't hide his feelings from his own boyfriend... right...? But then again, he was the kind of person who didn't really feel like his feelings were as important as others.
So the next night I decided to visit my own parents and inform them of everything that was happening. They did live a couple if hours away, so I'd have to stay the night. I was a bit concerned about Dan, but I decided if I called him several times to make sure he was alright.
I made my way over to a sleeping Dan on our living room couch.
Resting my hand gently on his side, I leaned in to kiss his nose. His eyes fluttered and opened to stare up at me.
"Phil...?"
"Hi, baby."
I whispered.
"Are you leaving?"
I nodded and brushed his hair out of his eyes.
"Will you call me?"
I chuckled softly and nodded again.
"Of course."
"Okay... I'll see you tomorrow then?"
"Yep."
I answered.
"I love you."
I whispered to him before kissing him softly.
The corners of his mouth twitched into a little smile.
"I love you too."
And with that, I was out into the freezing cold night.
(YES THIS CHAPTER WAS SHORTER THAN NASH GRIERS DICK I KNOW I KNOW IM SORRY ILL MAKE THE NEXT ONE SUPER LONG I PROMISE)
