I don't know what it was but Phil made me feel alive again. Even if it was just the small silly things that he did, he made me forget my past. It was nice to finally talk to someone. Even if he was going to leave after he heard the rumors. I knew the words passed around were not true but that didn't stop people from believing them. I still told myself I should just savor the moment.
"Hey Dan, do you think I could have your number?" Phil asked me, breaking me from my thoughts. I stopped for a moment, shocked my his question. We were on the way to lunch after having the previous classes together. You have nothing to lose, my inner voice told me as we sat in the back of the cafeteria. I sighed and scribbled the number down on a scrap of paper before giving it to Phil. "You're left handed?"
"Yep. Another thing to add to my 'Strange' list." I really needed to fix my sarcasm if I was to ever make friends.
"That's cool. I use my right hand like most people." Lunch then consisted of me trying to teach Phil how to use his left hand without it looking like a child's art project. It didn't go very well but in the end Phil was happy that his writing was legible.
"Hey Dan!" A familiar voice said making me cringe. I turned in my seat to see a face I knew all too well. Zion, my tormentor. "Who's that with you? Your boyfriend?" He teased. Then his attention was pointed at Phil. "Don't waste your time on this nobody he'll bring you down with him." It sounded like he was trying to help but I knew he was trying to get me alone. Phil stayed where he was though.
"Who are you?" He asked. Zion just chuckled.
"Zion. Practically own this school." He looked proud. I just forced a smirk on my face.
"Says who? The principal who gives you a referral every week?" Sudden pain came to my stomach as he punched me. I coughed and looked up only to be surprised. Phil had yanked Zion away from me gripping his shirt in a tight fist.
"Don't touch him!" He growled earning a chuckle.
"Who is going to make me?" Zion challenged. " You can't possibly-" Phil's hand was around Zion's neck then stopping his words.
" I don't want to be violent. So I will say this slowly so you will understand. Do. Not. Touch. My. Boyfriend." He let go of Zion making him fall to the ground as he immediately started to get up and walk away. Boyfriend? I question. It was probably just what he thought would make him go away. He could never really like me. "Dan, are you alright?" Phil said by my side. I nodded and straightened myself before fixing my hair making Phil laugh. " Of course you would fix your fringe." I smiled.
"Thank you." I said looking into is icy blue eyes.
"No problem. Um, Dan?"
"Yes?"
"I- uh. About what I said to Zion-" I stopped him.
"Don't worry, love." Crap did I really just call him love? Great you ruined everything. He brought me into a big hug surprising me once again. It was foreign but the hug was nice. Maybe I could get used to the communication.
Sorry. I apologize for my absence. I love all of you who have followed my story or have simply just read it. You guys are great!
-KitKatKitty
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