Promise? • phan

Phil

If I could fly, i'd be coming right back home to you, I think I might give up everything just ask me to. Pay attention I hope that you listen cause I let my guard down. Right now I'm completely defenseless. For your eyes only, I show you my heart. For when your lonely and forget who you are, I'm missing have of me when we're apart. Now you know me, for your eyes only.
-If I could fly
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I lay there silent, as usual. But this time I can't breathe. Dan hurt me horribly since I wasn't recovered from the first time. As he gets taken away by the principal I can't help but wonder why he doesn't get in trouble.

He's been caught beating me countless times, yet I still see him in class everyday. When will he get his karma? As far as I know, I didn't do anything wrong to him or anyone, so why do I get beat?

I finally stand up and lean against the lockers trying to regain strength. "Hey mate, you alright?" I heard a voice say. I look up to see Pj. Why was he talking to me? I can't handle another beating! I quickly look down and nod. I try to tense up, awaiting the beating that was sure to come. But it didn't.

"Don't do that Phil, I'm not going to hurt you. I did that because Dan wanted me too. I could never hurt you. I-I lov-" he was cut off by Chris telling his name. His eyes went wide,"I gotta go! Bye" and with that he ran away.

I tilted my head in confusion. Why would he act that way towards me? Surely it all can't be because of Dan. He must hate me in order to beat me almost everyday. But I still can't fathom why Dan hates me so much.

He makes my life a living hell for what? His own enjoyment? Is he that sick minded? Instead of thinking about it more I decided maybe I should just go home. I rather not spend the rest of my day limping around in pain.

Walking home hurt so much, but my mom was working and would murder me if I asked her to pick me up from school. She knew about my bullying yet, instead of acting like a parent about it , she sends me to therapy. A therapist can't help what happens at school but I guess she doesn't realize that.

I finally arrived home, unlocked the door and let myself in, hauling my body through the house to my bedroom for a much needed nap.

But, of course, my nap didn't last long because someone was knocking door. But who would be here? Everyone knows my mom works and I would be at school.

I walk out of my room slowly,since I'm still in pain from dans beating.
They knocked on the door and I rolled my eyes at them. Pushy much? I arrive at the door and slowly open it to reveal, pj?

Why the hell is he here?

I tilt my head as if I was asking why he was here. He smiled and looked at his feet,"hey Phil, can I come in?" He asked with a nervous tone. I pondered if I should or not but I decided to, he probably wouldn't hurt me in my own home.

I open the door wider, just enough for him for come in. I shut the door behind him and take a seat on the opposite side of the couch of him. We both sat in silence. This worried me because sometimes quiet is violent.

After about 8 minutes of deafening silence, he spoke up. "Look Phil I want to explain myself to you. Explain why Dan hates you, why I bully you, and other things."

I nodded for him to continue. He sighs and looks down. "Dan, Chris and I have been best friends since we were in diapers. We've always been there for each other no matter what. So when Dan started bullying you, Chris and I did also because he was our best friend. Dan, he has it hard at home and I guess since you are so quiet , he thought you were the perfect victim. I- I never wanted to hurt you Phil. It pained me every time. But I'm here to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry for ruining your life for years. You didn't deserve it. Dan is getting punishment for his actions so he is no longer going to be bullying you. Well for a month or so at least. I will no longer be bullying because-" he stopped and took a breath.

So far, I can't believe what he's saying. And where is Dan going? Why is he leaving? Before I could think anymore he looked up.

"I think I like you Phil." My eyes go wide. Pj? Likes me? It seems unreal. I look down at my shoes and shuffle in my spot. I think pj is cute, but I'm sure I don't like him that way. And I think from my lack of movements he knew that.

I heard him sigh,"it's fine Phil, if you don't feel the same. I don't expect you to atleast. But I promise, at school, no one will bully you. I'll make Chris stop. Dan won't even know. You'll be safe. I promise. And when I promise something, I don't break It." He smiled at me.

And I couldn't help but smile back. Maybe with pj, my life will get a little bit better.

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QOTD: Chris or Pj?

AOTD: pj cause I relate more :)

Short chapter I'm sorry! Next one will be longer :)