Secrets and Surprises
Phil took a deep breath as he stood outside Dan's room, his fist hovering over the door. It would be easy. Just four little words, he told himself. Just knock, go in, and say them. Steadying himself, he pulled back his clenched hand and let it fall on the door three times.
"Phil?" Phil's heart leapt at the sound of Dan's voice; there was no better sound in the world. "Good, come in here, I have something to tell you." Phil barely heard the words Dan was saying, he was concentrating on his four words instead. He opened the door and saw Dan, sitting at the computer and editing his latest video.
"I have something I need to say," said Phil timidly.
"So do I." They stared at each other for a while until Dan said, "Let's say our stuff at the same time, then."
Phil counted down. "Three... two... one... go."
"Dan, I love you." "Phil, I'm getting engaged." They both stopped, horror struck.
"W- What?" stammered Dan, turning pink. Phil, who had flushed magenta, quickly backed out of the room, closing the door behind him. "Phil, wait!" He called, confused. Phil's world slowly began to crumble.
