"What were you doing with Lester?" Dan turned around seeing Alex, one of the guys who would often give him a difficult time and make fun of him because of the way he dressed.

"Why do you want to know?" Dan asked putting his books back into his bag. School had just ended and Phil promised that he would wait for him outside, last thing he wanted was to get caught between the assholes.

"Because I saw you leave with him a couple of weeks ago." He said crossing his arms, "and a lot of people have seen you two together these past few weeks."

"So? Whats your point?" Dan rolled his eyes, he closed his locker and made his way outside.

"My point is, everyone knows Lester's reputation. He fucks you and leaves you, don't be surprised when he does that you, why else would he hang out with a flower crown wearing freak."

"Then maybe you don't really know him at all." Dan shrugged, he saw Phil standing by a tree looking down at his phone. Dan called his name and waved towards him, Phil looked up at Dan and smiled. Dan ran over to Phil throwing his arms around his neck kissing him sweetly.

"Are you ready to go?" Phil asked kissing him once more, he looked over and saw Alex and a bunch of other people looking over at them confused. "What the fuck are you looking at?"

They all looked away going back to talking amongst each other. Whatever was going on between the Pastel boy of the school and the punk tattoo artist was the main talk of the school and even between some people in town. Dan never really spoke to much to anyone who asked him about what was going on between them, he didn't really see how it was any of their business anyways, they would just probably laugh in his face and say that Phil is just waiting for the right moment, to fuck him and leave him. But that was not the case at all, they actually had been dating for a few weeks now, it was new to Phil but he really liked Dan and was actually trying with this relationship. Dan had said that he was not yet ready to have sex yet and Phil was nothing but respectful about his choice and said that they will wait until he's ready.

The two walked hand in hand, Phil was telling Dan about Brandon when he was just a baby and how he would mess with his brother. He and his brother would often compete on who's baby is smarter and Phil would always mess around with him convincing him Brandon is the smarter baby. Brandon was a really active and happy baby so most of the time he would win their little competitions. On his first Christmas they had another competition on whose baby was happier and more active, Brandon who had already taken a nap was active and playing much to Jacob's disappointment.

"Speaking of my brother, so I talked him into letting me tattoo him."

"Oh no, what did you do?" Dan asked laughing.

"I did him a favor! I gave him a skull tattoo on his arm." Phil laughed, "He's lame and needed to change his style a bit."

"But saying he's watching Brandon for you, he can't be too mad."

"No he's mad for sure." He laughed, "But he can't say no to Brandon."

"Um, you don't think I'm lame do you?" Dan asked nervously.

"Of course not, I like the way you dress." Phil smiled taking Dan's hand linking their fingers. He leaned over and kissed Dan's cheek making him smile.

"My Dad said I can invite you to the wedding."

"I don't know Dan.. Has your Dad ever seen me?" Phil asked. He knew that he was not the kind of guy parents would approve of. He was already so used go all the judgemental stares he got from adults when he would walk down the street.

"Yes, he saw you from afar and he's alright with us dating I told him you're a great guy." Dan assured him, "But he really would like to meet you in person you know."

"And does he know that I have a 4 year old?" Phil asked.

"Yes he does. And don't worry he's not judgemental." Dan smiled, "Please Phil I need to go out my stuff away at home anyways."

"Alright fine.." Phil said.

Dan smiled and pulled Phil's hand. He knew his dad would like Phil but that didn't stop Phil from being nervous. Dan pulled out his keys unlocking the door.

"I'm home." Dan called out.

"How was day sweetie?" A dark haired woman asked. "Is this your boyfriend?"

"It's was alright. And yes this is Phil." Dan smiled. "Phil, this is my Dad's fiancée Rebecca."

"So this is your boyfriend we always hear about." Dan's father smiled coming downstairs. "It's nice to finally meet you."

"Nice to meet you too Mr. Howell." Phil smiled shaking his hand.

"I just wanted to drop my things off, Phil and I are going out." Dan said putting his bag away.

"Why don't you stay for dinner?" His Dad offered.

"I'd love to but Brandon is at my brothers place, I have to get him because he wanted to spend some time with Dan."

"Then how about this weekend?" Rebecca asked. "You can bring Brandon along we would love to meet him."

"That sounds nice, thank you." Phil smiled.

"We should go now, I'll be home by 8 I promise." Dan said taking Phil's hand leading him outside.

"That went better than expected." Phil laughed quietly.

"I told you they'll like you." Dan smiled kissing his cheek.