Chapter 9.

*PHIL'S POINT OF VIEW*

I can't see anything.

It's so dark in here!

Where is the light?

"Alright gay boy"

I spun around to find my Dad sneering behind me.

"Dad..."I began but he ran over to me faster than humanity allowed and clamped his hand around my mouth.

"Queer! How could you be my son? Please tell me your mother had an affair with the postman"

"Dad, please!"

He tightened his grip around my mouth.

And his face turned in to pure, evil, anger.

"AAAAAHHHHH!"

"PHIL, WAKE UP NOW!"

I bolted right up and looked around me exasperated. My breathing slowed down to a normal pace as I realised that my Dad wasn't here anymore.

"Phil, don't worry, it was just a nightmare"

I turned my head to find Dan lent up in bed on one arm staring at me in concern.

"You were struggling in my arms and shouting Dad. Are you alright?"

I led back down and snuggled in to him who then instantly wrapped his arms around me protectively.

"I'm sorry I woke you" I said "I was just having a horrible nightmare"

"You didn't wake me silly" Dan explained "It is morning; I was already awake. Look!"

Finally I realised that it was actually daylight streaming in to the bedroom which I didn't notice previously.

Huh.

Dan unwrapped his arms from around me and got out of bed.

"We're going to do something today to take your mind off of things. We haven't actually been outside as a couple yet!"

I groaned. "Can't we just lie snuggled on the sofa all day playing Mario Kart and watching Kill Bill over and over again?"

Dan giggled and threw his Pikachu plush toy at me. "Nope! Come on, there's a Shakeaway in it for you if you get up now"

On the word 'Shakeaway' I shot out of bed and ran in to the bathroom before Dan could get there to shower. I realised I had been sweating from my horrid nightmare and so I needed to clean myself up. Half an hour later, I was ready to leave with Dan.

"Should I wear my black converse or red converse?" Dan asked in concern; waving both pairs in my face.

I snorted. "Does it matter?! God Dan, you're so gay" I joked and he pouted at me innocently. Eventually he decided on the red converse and soon we were out the door hand in hand.

It was weird walking in to town holding hands with Dan. I couldn't help but think the last time we were here we were just friends and I was losing hope in ever finding happiness with or without him...but now look at me!

We turned in to Shakeaway and I sat at a table to reserve it whilst Dan went up to the counter and ordered our drinks. We were close enough that he already knew what I liked to order at Shakeaway so he didn't even need to ask.

"Delivery for Mr Lester!" Dan joked as he came down and sat with me at our table. I giggled and thanked him for my drink.

Dan pulled me in and gave me a sweet kiss on the lips. Smiling he pulled away and winked at me before taking a sip of his drink. All I could do was blush.

"Mummy, that man just kissed that other man!"

I peered over Dan's shoulder to see a little girl tugging at her mother's coat and pointing at us. I panicked that we were going to be frowned upon but the mother just crouched down by her daughter and smiled.

"Sweetie, it just shows love. That man obviously loves the other man very much. I give you a kiss to show you I love you, don't I?"

The little girl grinned and nodded. She looked back at me and gave me a small wave. I smiled and waved back at her before giving the mother an appreciative smile.

The little girl walked over and tugged on Dan's sleeve who pulled away from his drink and looked down to see the girl looking up at him.

"How may I help you?" Dan asked; turning in his seat to face her.

"You love that man very much don't you?"

This time it was Dan's turn to blush.

"With all my heart"

If I could do anything right now it would be to cry: to cry tears of joy.

"Good" the little girl whispered. "Bye!"

"Bye!" Dan replied and the little girl joined her mother in exiting Shakeaway.

I glaned at Dan in the eyes and he looked back at me with the same expression.

"Phil..." Dan began

"Yes?"

"You have cream on your face"

*AUTHOR'S NOTE* Nawwwh! Anyway, hi, it's been a long time since I've done an author's note hasn't it? I miss talking to you guys. Do you like my fan fiction? Where would you like me to take it? Sorry my updates are so long in between now. I've got a million exams, interviews and I also went to London. And I have applications to fill for my further education. So yeah...busy busy! I love you all and all your reviews. So please make me happy ^_^ Bye!