Phil's P.O.V.

I woke up to my phone buzzing next to me. Groaning, I open my eyes, squinting slightly. It was a text from Dan.

'Hey, you up?'

I smiled softly while replying.

'Well, I am now.'

'Oops, sorry Philly :P. I'm walking to your house right now so be ready in 5 minutes.'

My eyes widened. He's on his way now? I scrambled out of bed right after shooting a text to Dan. I quickly made my way over to my wardrobe, pulling out a plain t-shirt, a pair of black skinny jeans, my Adventure Time sweatshirt and a pair of socks that don't match.

I slipped it all on, putting on my shoes as well. I grabbed my phone and put it in my pocket, exiting my bedroom and shutting the door behind me. I walked down the stairs, almost tripping over myself because I'm that freaking clumsy.

My phone buzzed again.

'Here. Get yo butt out before I break in.'

I chuckled out loud as I walked towards my front door, not bothering to check if my parents are here because I know for a fact they aren't. I walk out, locking it behind me. I turn around to see Dan grinning at me from he stood in my pathway.

"You look extremely creepy." I said as I walked towards him.

"It's how I lure in my prey." He said jokingly.

"Well it's really creepy." I said, laughing.

"Good." He said laughing as well as we walked down the street. I kind of wish I brought some gloves or something because my hands are freezing...

We walked on, talking about the most random of things when we stopped at the local Starbucks to grab some coffees.

Once we walked in, we were surrounded by the aroma of coffee and warmth. It felt amazing.

We got our coffees and decided to sit down.

"So, how you liking London so far?" I asked, sipping my coffee.

"It's nice. Crappy weather but other than that."

I chuckled. "You got to love the UK weather." I said.

We sat in silence but it was comfortable, not awkward.

It was about 2 or 3 minutes before the doors to the front of the store opened and two of the worst people walked in...

Charlie and Alex.

"Shit, shit, shit." I whispered, scrambling to get up.

Dan looked at me completely and utterly confused. He turned around, looking at what I was looking.

His eyes widened. "Oooh." He said.

"Come on-" I was cut off.

"Hey Lester!" Alex shouted.

Shit.

They started to walk over to us, smug smirks on their faces.

"Come on Dan. Let's go."

He didn't even say anything. We just got up and left Starbucks, not looking back.

We walked in silence all the way to my home. We stood there for a few moments before I cleared my throat.

"You uh, want to come in?" I asked. "My parents aren't home."

He smiled softly. "Sure."

We walked into my home and up to my room.

"So, what do you want to do?" I asked.

He smirked. "We still have to finish what we started with Sonic 4."

I chuckled as I bent down to put the game in, picking up the controller and handing it to Dan. We sat down and began playing.

I watched the screen with my eyes but my mind was elsewhere. I was thinking about... my past.

I looked over at Dan but I don't think he noticed because he was so immersed in the videogame. I stared at him for a few moments before he looked back at me.

I blushed slightly, looking back at the screen but Dan didn't do anything. In fact, he turned off the station all together and turned his body towards mine.

"Dan, what are you doing?" I asked.

"You seem upset about something. What's wrong?" He asked, worry in his eyes.

I sighed slightly and shook my head. "Nothing's wrong. I was just thinking."

"Thinking about something that's bothering you. What's up Phil?"

I contemplated for so long to tell him this. I looked into his chocolate brown eyes and I knew the answer.

I have to tell him.

"I-I..." I trailed off, sighing. "Charlie and Alex, they've been my bullies ever since I was young." I started. "I have no idea why they bullied me at such a young age but they did have a reason why when I turned 15 and since then... it's all gone downhill." I said, tears forming in my eyes thinking about all the shit they've put me through.

Dan took my hands in his and squeezed them. I felt a tingle in the them when they interlocked with each other. I looked into his eyes and saw sadness. But I knew I had to finish what I started.

"They abused me for so long. I came home almost everyday hurt in a way, whether it was physically or emotionally. My friends don't know anything except for Chris because he has to suffer through this hell too. My parents don't even know." I was full on crying now.

A few tears shed from Dan's eyes. He pulled me into a bone-crushing embrace. I cried into his chest and he held me, rubbing my back in comforting way.

"Why-why did they do it Phil?" Dan asked softly yet sadly.

I bit my lip as the tears kept coming. "I-I..."

Dan noticed my hesitation and pulled away slightly. "It's okay, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to." He said, understandingly.

I smiled gratefully at him. "Thank you for understanding."

"Of course I would Phil. Even though we only been friends for a few weeks, you mean the world to me and I hate to see you this way." He smiled softly.

I smiled at him. "Please, don't tell anyone. I'm not ready to."

"Phil-" I cut him off.

"Please." I said more urgently. "No one can know, at least not yet."

Dan bit his lip and sighed. "Okay, but if you get hurt one more time I'm telling someone."

I sighed but nodded. "Okay."

"I'm sorry Phil but you need to be safe. We can't let you get hurt even more than you already are. I won't allow it Phil." He said.

"I understand." I said softly.

We stayed in the hugging position for who knows how long.

But it felt amazing to be in his arms. I felt loved and protected for once.

I just want that, is that so much to ask?

I guess so...

This literally took me 4 hours to write because writer's block and procrastination can be a curse.

Hope you enjoyed!

See you later :)