What do you do at midnight? Sleep? No I get a sudden burst of inspiration and write random stuff

Also what two updates in a week? I think AllTimePhan73 has been replaced by an imposter

TW: Dan's mute, is bullied and has anxiety

Dan looked down at his shoes as he walked into school. He was hugging a large folder against his chest since it wouldn't fit in his bag and he needed to bring it in. He rushed inside the school gates, hoping to make it to his locker before anyone saw him. Sadly luck wasn't on his side.

"What's up mute?" Someone shouted, making Dan's whole body tense. He kept walking until he reached his locker but, before he could even think about unlocking it, he was shoved into it and his folder fell to the floor.

Dan let out a tiny squeak- one of the only noises people could get out of him.

"Why don't you talk, huh?"

He was used to the protruding questions but it didn't mean his body shook any less. He was still pretty terrified because he wasn't aware how he'd explain another black eye to his aunt. It's not like people accidentally hurt themselves on a regular basis.

"Problems at home? Do your mummy and daddy hurt you because of how pathetic you are?" Dan gritted his teeth, trying to put out the angry fire in his chest that had started because his parents had been mentioned. They were a sensitive subject. "That isn't surprising at all."

The bully's fist was raised and he slammed it into Dan's chest, momentarily winding him. He shut his eyes as he tried to focus on getting his breathing back to normal. Another punch was sent towards his face and he was almost certain it would bruise.

"What are you doing?" An unfamiliar voice exclaimed, making both Dan and the bully turn their heads to see a new boy standing beside a teacher.

"Logan, come with me." The teacher simply spoke, making the bully send one last glare at his victim before following the adult. The new boy ran over to Dan whose face was scrunched up in pain.

"I'm Phil..." He mumbled, bending down and picking up Dan's folder before handing it over. Dan responded with a quick nod since he didn't talk to people. He was selectively mute and he wouldn't change that for anyone.

-

"So... Do you like anime?" Phil asked at lunch. He hadn't left Dan alone since the morning but he wasn't the most annoying person. In fact, Dan enjoyed his company as he usually sat on his own in silence. Dan nodded slowly, making Phil grin. "Uh... Soul Eater?" Another nod. "It's so good, isn't it? I have to admit Soul is pretty hot and I would definitely-"

Dan's eyes widened: Phil was gay? He didn't exactly mind but he would have guessed that Phil was as straight as a ruler rather than a rainbow. Dan just sat and listened contently to Phil's ramble, a weird feeling in the pit of his stomach.

-

A month had passed and, although Phil had never heard the boy's voice, he considered them to be best friends. Dan always listened to Phil when he talked about the most random things because he brightened up his day. Phil was the sunshine in Dan's rainy life.

One day, Dan brought in a little notebook. Phil had looked at him with a puzzled expression as he opened it up, flicking to a fresh page and taking out a pen. Dan started to write before showing it to Phil.

You're an awesome friend. Thank you so much for being here for me :)

Dan looked up at his friend and smiled for the first time since he had last seen his parents. That was because he was finally happy with his life.

Until he realised he had feelings for Phil. His cheeks would heat up and he'd feel a weird energy whenever they'd sit near each other. Dan could stare at his friend for hours, just admiring his beauty. He was falling hard.

Phil was on his phone one lunch, smiling to himself as he received a text every few minutes or so. Dan was watching as his face lit up and his cheeks creased when he smiled.

The bad thoughts started to swirl around his head, pulling him underwater and drowning him.

Phil is in a relationship and he'd never love a mute like you

He's only hanging out with you out of pity

He doesn't even like you...

Suddenly, he jumped out of his chair in attempts to breathe again. He was still suffocating so he raced to the toilets and tried to calm himself down. He was trying to convince himself that Phil didn't belong to him so he could have other friends. Dan was just being a drama queen and he needed to stop being selfish.

He sat down on the lid of a toilet seat, burying his head in his hands. He wished he didn't feel that way because he hated how Phil made him feel so weak and like he was stuck inside a dream world.

"Are you alright in there?" Dan perked his head up at the sound of Phil's voice. His heart started to beat faster as he stayed as silent as possible, even holding his breath. It was as if he believed Phil would think he disappeared out of thin air. "Open up?"

Dan bit his lip as he reluctantly undid the lock on the door. He pushed it open and made eye contact with his best friend, feeling ashamed for making such a big deal out of something so little.

"What's wrong? You've been acting off all day and it's not like you to randomly storm out of the lunch hall?" Phil placed a hand onto Dan's shoulder, sending a surge of electricity through Dan's body. "Was it because I was ignoring you? It's just my brother is on his way home from university and I'm so excited to see him. He was bored on the train so I thought I'd entertain him."

Dan felt his cheeks go red. It was his brother. Dan had been completely overthinking and he just felt like an idiot.

It was in that moment that he realised just how close their faces were. Dan could even feel Phil's warm breath against his cheek.

"You're blushing..." Phil mumbled, biting his lip. Dan was having a mini breakdown inside his head because of how attractive the boy was and he really hoped Phil would feel the same way about him. "How cute! Now come on, let's get back to lunch."

-

Dan couldn't take it any longer. He needed to ask Phil out on a date and see how he felt about him. Maybe Dan felt he was nothing compared to the other boy but he couldn't hide his feelings any longer.

Dan: Do you want to go out somewhere?

Dan: Maybe you could come to mine and we could watch some movies??

Phil: When?

Dan: After school today?

Phil: Okay

Phil: See you then! ^-^

Dan: It's a date :P

Phil: Wait what

Dan: No.. I didn't mean it like that!

Phil: Oh...

Dan: Unless

Dan: Unless you wanted me to mean it like that

Phil: I don't know

Dan: I'm sorry

-

Dan's hands were sweating buckets. He was sitting on his sofa and Phil was literally right next to him. They were so close that their thighs were touching and all Dan wanted to do was make a move.

But he had no courage. He wasn't even focusing on the movie, his mind too loud with thoughts of how Phil's eyes were like oceans and his skin was so perfect and-

"Dan? Are you alright? You seemed to be zoned out." Phil laughed but he sounded kind of concerned. Dan blushed intensely, realising he had just been caught staring at his best friend. He nodded. "You know when we were texting? You said 'it's a date'... what did you mean by that? Is this really a date? Do you like me in that way?"

Dan refused to meet his friend's gaze, too ashamed of himself. He was afraid that Phil would hate him forever and refuse to be his friend- oh.

Phil had turned and his lips were now pressed softly against Dan's. It was much better than either of the boys had imagined, the kiss so gentle and full of love.

They pulled apart and Phil let out a tiny, nervous chuckle. "It's a date then."

Dan nodded, getting lost in Phil's eyes once again, the movie completely forgotten about.

-

Dan had been pacing around his living room for around half an hour, mouthing four words over and over again so he could perfect them. He had been dating Phil for months now and he was finally ready to speak again.

It was a big step for the boy but he was almost certain that he would stutter on his words. The moment would be special though, no matter how much he messed up with his speech. He heard a soft knock on the door and opened it up to see his beautiful boyfriend, dressed in skinny jeans and a button-up shirt.

Dan pulled him into a soft kiss before gesturing for them to sit down on the sofa. The seriousness on his face worried Phil but he felt better once he felt the heat of Dan's hand on his own. Dan took a very long, deep breath and choked out, "I love you, Phil." He stuttered quite a lot but Phil didn't even look like he had noticed. His eyes were wide and he was staring at Dan in complete awe.

"You spoke..." He mumbled and Dan nodded with a shy blush on his cheeks. Phil pulled him into a tight hug, feeling literal tears well in his eyes due to the immense pride he was feeling. "I can't believe it... I'm so proud of you, Dan."

Dan could hear the tremor in his boyfriend's voice and it made him feel quite emotional too. He melted into the hug, feeling happier and safer than he had in so many years.

"I love you too. So so much." The hug lasted so much longer than a hug should but it was so warm and comforting to the boys. They were both so happy and proud.

Honestly it's late, I am so tired and I typed this on my phone so I apologise if I made loads of typos and didn't notice them!

Thank you so much for reading this. It makes me so happy that people care about the stuff I write. I know I say it a lot but it's true :)