Sorry this is late, for those of you who don't know I had to evacuate because of the hurricane and then I had school so yeah I've been busy.

Also, I think I like top's cover of cancer better now…

(suggest me a song to listen to pls x)

Dan's POV (This is gonna be all Dan, I've had some like this with Phil but not with Dan yet.)

"What time is it?" I asked Phil sleepily.

"4:56." His voice was still quite raspy from when he had gotten strangled earlier, and he now had a few cold packs lying across his neck to help with any swelling.

I groaned. "I still have to go to school tomorrow—well, today-and make it back before mum realizes I'm gone. I think I should leave soon…"

Phil nodded, his eyelids half closed. I doubt he understood anything I said.

Doctor Miles had brought Phil and I to a spare room hospital room with two beds in it for us to lie down on. Phil had asked several times if he could just go home with me (since he didn't plan on going back to his house any time soon) but because Phil was still a minor, he wasn't allowed to go home without a parent or guardian. Phil's mum was the only blood-relative of Phil's they could find that was healthy enough to take care of him, but they had failed to make contact with her. The most recent update we had been given was that they were going to keep trying to reach her, but until then Phil would be assigned a hospital room to stay in.

I was sure if Mum heard the whole story, she would be more than happy to let Phil stay in the spare room. At least, I hoped. It was always a bit lonely with Dad leaving for several days or even weeks at a time when work required him to. We could use the company.

Phil mumbled something I couldn't understand.

"What was that?"

"Have you come out to your parents?" He mumbled slightly louder.

"Oh… No, I guess I haven't." I realized with surprise. I hadn't been deliberately hiding it from them, but I was still hesitant to come out since they had kept their opinions so blurry. (probably just to hide that they're secretly a furry.)

"Hmm." Phil hummed, pulling his knees closer to his chest.

"Why?" I tried to ask, but Phil was already asleep.

I sighed, rolling over and staring at the ceiling, I really had to get home. I didn't want to leave Phil alone even though I knew he was safe, but unless I wanted my mom to freak out and call the police when she realized I was missing, I needed to get home.

…

"Someone must have stayed up late." Mum grinned cheekily as I walked into the kitchen.

You have no idea.

"Yeah, I had lots of homework." I lied, grabbing a mug and pouring myself some coffee.

My Mum rolled her eyes. "What have been telling you about starting your homework earlier?"

I groaned loudly.

"Okay then grumpy, I'm headed off to work, make sure you don't miss the bus. Oh, and remember your father gets back from his business trip tonight!"

"That's tonight?" with everything going on, I had completely forgotten…

"Yes, so make sure your room is clean before tonight."

I groaned again as she kissed me on the forehead and left for work.

…

Long over were the days that I sauntered into school like I owned the place. I would now enter on the side door, sticking close to the walls and keeping my head down.

Since I had a falling out with my former group of friends, they had quite shockingly kept their distance. There had been several occasions where they had pushed me into a locker or down some steps, but that was really it. A thrilled as I was, I couldn't help but wonder why.

My phone buzzed in my pocket. I took it out to see I had a message from Phil.

Phil: I'm so tired, I want to sleep but my neck hurts every time I move, they had to put a brace on me.

Awe phil, I hope you feel better L

Phil: Me too. When did you leave?

A little after you fell asleep

Phil: Oh okay. Do you think you'll be able to stop by later?

I don't think so, my dad is coming home today so idk if ill have time

Phil: Oh, ok

I'm sorry

Phil: It's fine, maybe I can get more sleep

Hope so. I'm gonna ask my mum if you can stay with us tonight

Phil: Yay!

Ikr. I want to talk more but I have class ;-;

Phil: Awe

Yeah, ttyl xx I stared at the two X's and hesitated before hitting 'send'

Phil: Ttyl xx

It was weird how happy a couple of X's could make you.

…

My Dad's car was in the driveway when I arrived home. I couldn't help but feel like a little kid again as I rushed inside, throwing my bag on the ground and making my way to the kitchen. A dark-haired man was sitting at the table, reading something on his iPhone.

"Dad!" I grinned, walking over to give him a hug.

"Dan! How've you been?"

"Pretty good." I lied with a smile.

"Good to hear!"

Mum pulled a pizza out of the oven, setting it on the stove top. "Dinners ready Dan, go wash your hands." The delicious aroma of pizza in the air, I hurried off to the bathroom.

My mom had just finished setting down plates when I got back, and my dad had already started to eat.

"Couldn't you wait for the rest of us, Jared?" My mum sighed.

My father grouchily dropped his slice of pizza back onto his plate, only to take another bite when Mum turned around.

I smiled to myself as I took a seat. It was nice having everyone here for once.

"So how's school been?" My dad asked as my mum sat down.

"Hellish."

"Not much has changed then?"

I hesitated before speaking. "Well, I got in an argument with my friends, we don't really talk anymore…"

My Mum let out small sigh. "Well to be honest with you Dan, you've been much happier since you left them."

My dad nodded in agreement. "I wasn't going to mention it, but your mum is right, you're a lot less of an asshole then you were the last time I was here."

I tried to look annoyed, but smiled anyway. One thing I loved about my dad was that he said things as they were.

"While we're on the topic of social lives, do you have a girlfriend yet?"

The entire room suddenly grew uncomfortably still as my parents waited for me to answer.

"No, not yet."

"My dad chuckled. "How long are you going to make me wait Dan? I want to have grandkids you know."

I forced myself to smile, although I was screaming inside.

You have to tell them Dan, they would find out eventually. I tried to coax myself into coming out.

Of course I could wait a bit longer… No, I had to do this.

"I'm bisexual." I blurted out.

My Mum and dad both looked up in surprise.

I could feel my face heating up.

"Dan…" My dad started.

Here it goes, the 'you're jut confused/this is just a phase' speech. I held my breath, waiting for his disappointed tone to cut through the awkwardness.

"With a haircut like that, how could you not be?"

I looked at my Dad in shock. "I-what?"

(No offense, I love d&p's hair, I just needed to throw shade)

"What your dad means to say," My mum spoke up. "is that as long as your happy, we're happy." She smiled warmly, taking my hand and squeezing it.

I stared at her, my mouth hanging open. "Really?"

"Of course Dan." My dad smiled.

Tears pricked my eyes. "I- Thank you so much," I sniffed. "I love you guys."

"We love you too honey." Mum smiled.

….

The house had seemed a bit cheerier since I had told my parents about my sexuality, although it was probably just me.

Dinner had been finished and my dad was washing dishes—he tried to help out a lot when he was at home—while my Mum was reading a book on the couch.

I had already gotten one big topic out of the way, but I still had to ask if Phil could live with us. My parents accepting my bisexuality was one thing, but asking if we could add someone to our house? I didn't know how they would react to that. But I had to do what I could, I had to ask.

"Mum?"

"Yes?"

"I need a favor."

Ik I kinda say this a lot and you're all like "no, no it's a great story" (thanks) but this story is kinda mediocre. Like it's not my actual writing style I have a issue with, I'm actually quite happy with how much that's improved since ch. 1 (cringe) its just this story is so unorganized and had to take a break halfway through because I was freaking out about god knows what and in general the plot has a bunch of holes in it

I mean I think my general plot is pretty good and my writing style changes a bit but its ok too, it just unorganized is the only issue. Its gotten better now, just the earlier stuff.

Sorry for the super long A/N and thanks if you read all of it x