Songfic to The Reason, Hoobastank. THIS WAS A PROMPT.

Quick note before you begin reading, I might not be able to update much for the next week or so because I have exams. I need to revise and stuff which means I won't have much time to write D:

Also, this is unedited and most likely terrible. All I can say is sorry.

Dan had hurt Phil and he knew it. He had made a mistake by leaving him. It was a mistake. In other words, he wanted Phil back. Dan was ready to win his heart back, he had the best idea on his mind. He was ready to do whatever it would take to get him back.

Dan loved Phil with all his heart. Dan just hoped that Phil liked him enough to forgive him.

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

Dan knew he wasn't perfect, of course he wasn't. He was the same as everyone else, he said things he didn't mean to say, did things he didn't mean to do. So he knew that there was a large chance that Phil wouldn't take him back after everything but Dan had to try.

If their love meant anything to Phil, he would take him back.

Dan had planned to show up at Phil's house, knock on his door and apologise. He was going to have Phil's favourite chocolates at hand and also a unbelievably cheesy poem to win back his heart.

Dan was prepared to embarrass himself. He was prepared to do anything.

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

Dan walked up the path towards Phil's house. He looked up and the home seemed to tower over him, making him feel so small and weak, he had to prove it wrong. He lifted up his fist and knocked on the door, a sudden feeling of confidence running through him like fire.

The door opened just moments later, to reveal a frowning Phil. "Dan?" He said, surprised at the boy's presence.

"I've changed. I'm starting over. I'm a different Dan."

"A different Dan?" Phil's voice sounded so tiny, like he was afraid of his ex-boyfriend. He wasn't. He was just worried about the outcome of the conversation.

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

"I'm sorry I hurt you.. it was a mistake that haunts me every single day. I can't believe I made you feel sad, I wish that I could take it away, okay? I wish I could make you happy, I wish I could be your shoulder to cry on.. That's why I need you to listen to me. I've changed. I am never going to hurt you again. I love you so much." Dan's voice was shaking as he held out the chocolates for Phil to take. He could see that Phil's hands were shaking as he took the chocolates, a surprised expression on his face. He didn't say anything: he didn't know what to say.

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is You

And the reason is You
And the reason is You
And the reason is You

"I also wrote a poem which, now I say it aloud, sounds super cliché and stupid. Do you want to still hear it?" Phil meekly nodded, his eyes wide. He didn't expect Dan to put this much effort into winning him back- he didn't even expect him to want him back at all. "Okay, here I go.." Dan let out a tiny cough as he held up the piece of paper with the poem on.

"Phil, I'm really sorry,
I made a bad mistake,
I'd really love,
If you'd let me take you on one last last date.

Your eyes remind me of the ocean,
They're just a pretty blue,
I wish I could change the past,
But, sadly, I actually did hurt you.

Your love is like a drug,
Because it gets makes me feel high,
You make me feel like I am flying,
I'm sorry I wasted your time.

I miss you so much,
I miss the way your lips felt on mine,
I want you back, I admit,
But I know I crossed the line.

Please accept my apology,
I mean every single word,
Please take me back,
Even though I sound like a nerd.

I love you, I love you, I love you,
I need you back in my life, you see...
I know I can't take back what I did,
But can you please forgive me?"

Dan softly smiled as he finished. A pink blush had spread across his face, his cheeks were unnaturally bright. Phil was also smiling but he looked unsure at the same time.

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

"Dan..." Phil mumbled, glancing down at his feet. Dan looked up at Phil, his eyes wide with hope. "I'll give you one more chance." Dan's literally broke out into a grin as Phil wrapped his arms around him.

Dan could have sworn he heard Phil sniff.

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

"Just... this is your last chance." Phil whispered. He was smiling through his tears.

"I know, I know and it will be the last chance I will need! I've changed and that's all thanks to you. I love you, Phil. I love you so much that I am willing to change for the better for you. If that doesn't show how much you mean to me, I don't know what will."

"Dan, I appreciate this so much. I love you too... I love you so much. I forgive you.."

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

Dan's grin somehow got wider as Phil stepped back from the hug. Just one glance at Phil's smile made him extremely happy. And Phil had forgiven him.. Phil had forgiven him!

"How did you remember these were my favourites?" Phil gestured to the chocolates in his hands. That made Dan blush slightly because Phil looked honoured.

"I love you... that's how I remembered."

Inspired by the Spanish exam I am taking tomorrow... What languages are you learning? At school or in your free time.

Español. ¡Me encanta Español porque es muy divertido!