colors ✖ phan

「38」

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What even came over me? I don't even know if he likes me that way... I shook my head. "I- I'm going to go home now. I'll visit tomorrow, alright?"

I headed towards the door, when Phil called out to me.

"What is it?"

"Um... can I have your phone number?" He asked shyly.

I smiled a little. "Of course."

I quickly typed in my phone number on his mobile, and headed towards my house.

As I walked into the house, I was greeted with my parents. "Daniel James Howell, are you alright?" My mum almost screamed, pulling me into a tight hug.

"We heard about the news about the showcase," Dad said, joining my mum and me.

"I... I'm alright, but my friend isn't..." I stumbled on my words.

"The one that stayed with us for a night?" Mum's eyes shone with worry.

"Yeah, but he's in the hospital," I said, leaving out details. "He's okay now. I hope."

I walked into my room. As I closed the door, my phone buzzed.

Unknown number: Hey Dan, it's Phil.

I smiled as I unlocked my phone.

Me: Hey. How are you?

Phil: I'm great- well I mean I could be better, at least I'm not dead.

Me: What twisted humor you have.

Phil: Hey, that's me.

Me: Well just so you know my parents are worried about you.

Phil: Oh really? That's the first time in a while a parent has actually cared.

Me: May I ask... what happened to your father?

A/N: Tiniest bit of suspense?? OH ALSO THANKS FOR 500 READS :D