I was done. Done with covering up our relationship to protect everyone. I was ready to let the metaphorical cat out of the bag and sure, if that meant crushing everyone's dreams, so be it.

I glanced across at Phil. "I think we need to tell them."

He stares back at me, the shock etched so deeply into his soft face that it seemed as though it would scar. "But..." He frowned. "Are you sure?"

He knew it would be me getting the most hate. We'd both always been open about our sexualities, but saying you were bi and admitting you were in a guy-guy relationship were totally different things in the fans' eyes. And so, naturally, as I had the most followers for some unbeknownst reason, there'd be a greater proportion of the haters hating on me.

"Sure, I know they'll hate it, but there's some good people. They'll be happy for us." I chuckled softly, "Have you seen the fanfics? Oh god..." Phil smiled, his eyes crinkling in their gorgeous way.

"Okay." He nodded slowly. "Sure. How do you want to do it?"

I inhaled deeply. "I have the perfect plan."

That was two weeks ago now. We'd been working day and night to prepare, filming and editting, to ensure it was just right. We'd told the Phandom we had 'big news' and theories were circling the internet like bees around honey.

Phil sits beside me, clutching my hand, and I hold his just as tightly, as we reach forward and click the button as one. Upload. It's done.

There's a brief period of silent, and we sit together, barely breathing, watching as the view counter ticks up immediately.

I click play. "Let's watch it with them," I suggest, and Phil nods distractedly.

"Hi, my little cutiebeans!" Video-Phil grins and I laugh, "Cutiebeans? Really?"

He shrugs. "So, as I'm sure you've all heard, we have big news!"

I look at the camera, and nod, "Yup! So, I've seen all of your theories, and a few of you have guessed right! There's no point in covering this up. But..." I traill off for added suspense. "There's new merch in the store!" We yell, synchronised, throwing our arms in the air. I could almost hear the fans' disappointment from here.

I hadn't been lying, a great many of them had guessed we were dating, and they were right. But both Phil and I had decided that the best way to admit to this was to keep it inconspicuous and wait for them to notice.

I know a few of them will have done by now. Our raised hands are linked, gripping each other tightly, the relationship between us is on full display.

Even then, during filming, it felt weird showing everyone so openly, but it felt right. Finally, who we were was on show, pure and plain to see.

Still holding hands, though they were now tucked back discreetly only just onscreen, we continue, listing items which had been demanded by the Phandom since the last store update.

"So, you can now all get your wristbands, hoodies, and Phan tees in the shop!" We grin at the camera, and, appprehensively, video-Dan leans his head upon video-Phil's shoulder. He smiles adoringly at me, before continuing, "As always, we've kept our prices as low as possible."

I pick up my head, "Yup. So, click here," I gesture with my free hand to a spot just above my head where Phil and I have added a link to the store, "And check out all the fabulous new stuff! I know you'll love it!"

"Anyhow," Phil adds, "I know this is just a short video, but I'm sure Danny-boy or I - if not both - will upload again soon. Love you all, Phannykins!" He blushes as he realises what he says, and video-Dan laughs too, his eyes looking bright and happy. Then, smiling, we wave, and leave. There's no sexy end-screen dance, and no draw-Phil-naked. It just ends.

Phil and I look at each other, and I snuggle into him, both of us nervous, though I'm not sure which of us is more so. He wraps an arm protectively over my shoulders and Iwriggle closer, both of us staring at the comments section as they begin to pour in. The first ones are innocent; it hasn't yet clicked for most people what our video might mean.

"Yay! The new hoodie looks great! I need it.", "Awh, 2 short upload, but i luv u guys. upload again soon :)", "Wowowow I'm loving the new merch! Going over there now!"

But slowly, people cotton on. "Omg were you cuties holding hands?", "Eeek! I'm so happy for you both! #phanisreal", "Argh you're both adorable. I hope you're both happy together!"

I turn to Phil, my eyes glistening with happy tears. He smiles, tearfully, back at me. I lean forward, a ghost of a smile flickering over my features, filled with relief. It's done, everyone knows. It's over.

His soft lips quirk into a smile as he realises where my eyes are focused, and I shuffle closer, before shutting my eyes as our lips meet gently. Sparks fly between us, the taste of salt dancing over my tongue as tears I didn't realise were falling mingle with Phil's. I laugh into Phil's - my boyfriend's! - mouth, and pull away.

I cup his chin, and wipe away his tears with a thumb. "It's all okay. Everything is okay."

And I press my lips back to his, in a kiss that tastes of happiness, relief, and tears.