Phils POV:

My head was everywhere the next morning, I should probably tell someone what had happened. My parents? No I wasn't ready for that, I'd burst out crying. Besides they always go out on Sundays, they've probably already left.
Dan? He was the only friend I had at school. But he wouldn't forgive me no matter the excuse I come up with. If anything it'll make things worse. I not only ignored him for my boyfriend but I ignored him for my cheating boyfriend.

I placed my hands against my face and groaned deeply. I'm an idiot.
I grabbed my phone from the side and glanced at it. My phone was alive with Facebook notifications.

Curiously I opened it up and I saw what everyone was going on about. There was the screen shot of Oli and that girl texting.
"Helped my homeboy get with his girl. Cheating does get you somewhere"
It was a post from Olis friend, who had helped me. It had so many likes, people were liking what he'd done to me...

- Congrats for losing that Phil guy! - damn. That girls a 10/10
- how did you go from Phil to that! ;)

Most comments were like that. Most people on Olis side, because oli was popular and fit and I was just Phil. A few were yelling at oli or just tagging him in it and that was it. I couldn't look at the comments anymore! I wanted to erase them from my memory. But I couldn't. It almost felt like people expected this to happen, that someone like me would never last with someone like him.
I shook my head and let my black hair conceal my face. It was probably blotchy and bright red from all the crying. Even now my eyes were stinging and tears were threatening to spill out.

My phone buzzed to life and I expected it to be yet another hurtful comment. I was pleadently surprised

Danisnotallama: it's a bit late for that Phil

He probably woke up to that message, or had been thinking how to respond the whole night. I had expected Dan to forgive me or at least say something other than disregard me. Did he hate me now?

Phil: Dan please. Let me explain
Danisnotallama: fine

Okay, we were getting somewhere. Okay. Now what? I took a deep breath, my hands were shaking and it was hard to type. I had to do this in person, it might be easier.

Phil: can you come over?
Before he could reply I added quickly
I know you don't want to see me and you probably hate me but please

An agonisingly long 5minutes followed. I had enough time to run through in my head what I wanted to tell him. About my ex, about olis friend, oli himself and then Facebook. I wanted to tell him everything but, most of all, I need someone like Dan.

Danisnotallama: Ill be over in 5
Phil: you won't regret it, thank you!

~
*knock* *knock* *knock*

He was here already, that was unbelievably quick. I half expected to see Oli standing there for a second but as I opened the door I saw an awkward looking Dan outside. I breathed a sigh of relief. I opened it fully and took in the site of him.
He looked worse than me. His face was red and he had bags under his eyes, his hair was even curly, I'd never seen it like that before. I'd never seen him like that before.
I felt a feeling build up inside me, it was strong and raw. I didn't know what it was but I found my limbs moving unconsciously. I threw my arms around Dan. He was warm and soft, he didn't hug me back. Not at first. He seemed a bit rigid and I heard him gasp slightly, I didn't let him go. He didn't make me. He was safe and I felt my eyes sting all over again and a tear patterned against his shirt. After a moment I felt one arm sling around me and he patted my back until I finally let go.
"I'm sorry" I whispered, head held down. He didn't say anything, he just placed a hand on my shoulder. "I-I should t-tell" I swallowed and let the air settle between us "I should explain myself"
His body moved, he mightve been nodding but I didn't see as my eyes were glued to the floor.
I led him up the stairs and plopped onto my bed, he stood by the door not too far way.

After a moment of silence he sighed and I felt the bed go down under his weight. I looked up from playing with my hands and into his brown eyes.
"I didn't mean to ditch you" I told him
"Then why did you?" He shot back at me instantly. I flinched but I didn't think he noticed.
"You see... oli, well, he loved me. At least that's what he told me" I rushed out. I looked down at my hands again and felt a few tears drip down my face.
"Phil... what happened?" He questioned, his voice suddenly softer.
"Ill tell you in a minute. I just... I want you to understand" he stayed silent and I took it that I could carry on "my ex, he was horrible. Hitting me all the time, forcing me to... do stuff. I thought I'd never find anyone that loved me for me, then Oli appeared at a time where I needed someone. I never meant to abandon you I just, I don't know. I have no excuse for it" Dan continued to stay silent and I didn't dare look up at him. "Last night his parents weren't even in, I lied, but it was because I-I found out Oli was cheating on me and I wanted to make sure, see it for myself before I told anyone. I'm sorry I lied I jus-" I couldn't finish my sentence because I felt warm arms go around me.
"it's okay Phil. You shouldve told me" he whispered "I care about you and I don't want people to hurt you... especially people who don't deserve you" I felt him press his lips on the top of my head and I snuggled into his chest. I felt safe. I felt loved.