Hide And Seek

Prologue

~Phil P.O.V.

I am nervous. Really nervous. As nervous as I was when we got to present an award on stage with Nick Jonas. As nervous as I was when we first got to do our radio show. As nervous as I was when I uploaded my first video on YouTube. This is not right. I am only calling Dan, what is there to be nervous about? Well, obviously it is the reason why I am calling him that is making me nervous, but I shouldn't be this nervous.

"Hi Phil! How's the party?"

"Hey, Dan. Can- can you please come over to my parents' house?"

"Of course, are you okay?" He sounds really worried. One simple question and I already fucked up.

"Yes, I am. Just come over and I'll explain everything."

"Can't you explain it when I'm on my way? It is a two hour train ride from London to Manchester, remember?" Yes. I totally fucked up. I do not want to tell him, yet. I was trying to keep this phone call short, but now this is going to take at least an hour. "Please, Phil, I'm worried about you right now. Has something happened to your family?"

"Okay, I'll tell you, but I am not going to start until you are on your train. So call me back whenever, okay?"

"Okay, I'll try to catch the first train possible. Stay safe!"

"You too!" I hang up and sigh. Luckily I was able to get myself a few more minutes to prepare, but it only made me even more nervous.

~Dan P.O.V.

What has happened? Phil sounded really nervous, not at all like the quirky guy I know. I hope everything is okay. What if there was a fire? Or maybe he never got to his parents' house? Was he kidnapped? Wait, what if...? No, I'm sure he wouldn't. Or would he? Ugh, these minutes are definitely in the top three of most stressing times ever. I think it even deserves a second place. Why didn't he just tell me right away?

I get to the train station and fortunately there is a train to Manchester just about to leave. I buy my ticket, choose a seat and get my phone out of my pocket. I selected 'Phil' in my contacts and couldn't help but laugh at the caller ID that showed up. It was a photo of his face, which I had zoomed in a lot, so his face creepily filled the screen. Then I press 'CALL'.

~Phil P.O.V.

"Not already!" I sighed when I heard my and Dan's voices beeping and singing through my old room. At first Dan told me off for having our own ringtone, but now he still laughs every time it echoes through our apartment.

I hesitate a little, but eventually I answer it. "Phil, please tell me. I'm on the train now." I want to speak, but somehow nothing comes out. "Phil, are you sure you are okay?"

"Ye-yeah. Dan, will you promise me you won't get mad?"

"What have you- yes, I promise."

"I... I accidentally told my whole family about us... like, almost everything..."

"Do you mean... You told them... we are together?"

"Yes... Please don't be mad!"

"Thank god." I was surprised by his response. I thought he wanted to keep this a secret as long as possible. Was he happy I ruined that plan?

"... brain just likes to resort to a worst case scenario. I am so glad nothing happened to you!" I totally missed everything he just said. Oh well, I guess it wasn't that important. "But Phil, how the hell did you manage to 'accidentally' tell everyone?"

"That's kind of a long story."

"I've got like one hour and 55 minutes left."