"So, yeah, it was the coolest Lion ever!"

"Really? Aren't all lions cool to you though?"

"I guess. But this was super awesome!"

Dan laughed as he ruffled my hair playfully

"You're my little lion, aren't you Phil?"

I grinned happily, hugging him tightly

"Yup, and you're my Danasaur!"

We were now fourteen, and still acted like this. We couldn't help it, I guess. We had always been like this. Always very close, very immature. But it's the way we were. I loved Dan so much. He was my best friend. The most special amazing guy in the world. I loved him so much for that. But of course

I never dared to even utter those words to him

We would play around, pin each other to the ground and such, laughing as always. So when it happened this time. I thought nothing of it. Thought we were only playing around again.

But then it happened

Dan tackled me to the ground, both of us grinning at each other. He quickly wrapped his arms around me, holding me in a tight embrace. I returned it, closing my eyes and I took in his scent. We had always done this, holding each other like this, for no real reason. No reason except for the fact it felt nice. It just felt so great to be held in someone's arms. Someone who you knew cared about you.

Dan loosened his grip on me as he pulled away slightly, looking deep into my eyes

"Hey, Phil?"

"Yeah?"

"You know I love you, right?"

"Of course, I love you too"

An expression I couldn't read took over his features as he continued to look at me

"No, I mean, I really love you"

I gave him a confused look. What could he mean? He really loved me? What was that supposed to mean?

"Dan, what? I don't-"

"I love you"

He gave me a nervous look, biting his lip as he looked past me.

"And I love you too" I replied, trying to figure out what was upsetting him this much.

"No, I love love you. Like…love you"

"Love me like?…"

"Like this" he replied quietly before gently pressing his lips against mine. I just blinked in confusion. A million thoughts rushing through my head. What was going on? Why was he kissing me?

Why was my best fiend kissing me?

He pulled away, adverting his eyes as he bit his lip roughly "I'm sorry Philly…"

"It's-"

"No, really. I'm sorry"

I just laughed at him. I couldn't help it. I have never seen him this serious about anything before. "You're silly Dan" I am aware that was the most childish thing I could have said, but I was right.

He was being silly

It was his turn to give me an confused look

"what do you mean-"

"I love you too"

His confusion turned into shock as he heard my words. The look on his face was hilarious. I probably shouldn't of laughed but I did.

He looked so cute.

"I already said I love you too, why won't you believe me?" I asked, a wide smile spread across my face. He smiled softly, gently reaching for my hand and hesitantly entwining out fingers. "Really?" he asked softly. "Really really"

I leaned up and gently kissed his lips. He smiled into the kiss and began to slowly kiss back. I broke the kiss eventually. Us both grinning as we looked into each others eyes.

"I love you, Dan"

"I love you too"

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"Okay, I'll see you later. Bye!"

I grinned as I waved goodbye to Dan who was now half way down the garden, attempting to walk backwards so he could wave back to me. I shut the door when he had actually made it out of the garden and onto the street.

"Phil?"

I turned around to see mum giving me an questioning look. What had I done to deserve that look now?

"Yeah?"

"Who were you waving to?"

"Dan"

She looked out the small window beside our door, obviously looking or him. I knew he would we well down the street by now, completely out of sight.

"Oh" she paused, looking thoughtful "…who's Dan?"

Was she really asking that? We had been friends forever. Had she like fallen and hit her head or something?

"Dan's…well, Dan. Are you feeling okay mum?"

"Yes, I'm fine. I just…I didn't know you had a friend"

"We've been friends for years. He's always round here"

She shook her head, as if shaking of some strange thought. she gave me a small smile.

"I have been busy recently. You'll have to invite him round for dinner some time"

"Yeah, okay" I replied, walking towards the stairs

"Phil?"

"Yeah?"

"You know you can talk to me about anything"

"Why would I-"

"Just in case you need too" she added quickly, darting back into the living room.

Mum was behaving weird. Weirder than normal. And all at the mention of Dan.

I wonder why?