go ahead and laugh, even if it hurts.
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dan

i press my lips together, shuffling behind phil until we reach the back of the bus.

thank god no one is sitting close by.

he turns to me and smiles, offering the window seat. i slide into the cold seat, placing my bag on my lap as phil sat beside me.

i turned my head to look out the window, letting myself settle for a moment.

"what've you got first?" phil asked in a soft tone, dragging me out of my mind.

"uh- english." i responded, turning to face him.

"cool. thanks for the sleepover last night by the way." he smiled at me, his eyes meeting mine.

"anytime." i giggled quietly, dragging my hand through my curls.
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phil

we jumbled down the stairs of the bus and onto the cold concrete, our breath slightly visible with the cold air.

he sighed through his nose, adjusting his bag straps and looking at the grey sky.

"what a beautiful day." i chuckled, causing the small boy to shake his head and show his dimples.

"i'll see you later, yeah?" i smiled, waving bye to him as i started to walk to my group of friends.

school moved slowly from then on, both boys eagerly waiting for the day to end.
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dan

i ran my fingers over the spine of my workbooks, sitting on a bench by the school gate with my eyes trained on the ground.

"hey fag, who are you waiting for?" a sneering voice filled my ears.

i closed my eyes, lowering my head more and ignoring them. maybe if i didn't respond they'd go away like every parent says they will.

"huh? are you deaf as well now, gaylord?" he laughed, a few chuckles being heard from around him. he was with his friends.

i let my tears pool beneath my eyelids, holding onto my books tighter and refusing to look up.

he must've noticed because a moment later i was laying on the ground, him and his group of friends laughing and walking away.

i wiped my eyes with my long sleeves as i slid off the bench to grab my books, a quiet sob leaving my mouth.

i didn't want to hang out with phil anymore, sure it would end in misery.

i grabbed my things and started walking.

it wasn't like he would care anyway.
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i rolled over in bed, wrapping my fingers around my phone and lifting it to my face to read the time.

11.38pm

i sniffed, unlocking it and searching through my few contacts.

i should apologize for leaving before he came.

we were supposed to walk to my house together and help each other with our homework.

i pressed the pad of my finger to his name.

phil <3

he picked up after six rings.

"dan?" phils soft voice crackled through the phone.

"hey phil.. i'm sorry for leaving without you today.. i didn't think you'd mind all too much." i whispered, closing my eyes as i lay on my side.

"oh.. that's okay.. but i do kinda need help with this homework." he laughed softly.

i smiled slightly, opening my eyes to watch the stars through my window.

"you can come over now if you want."
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this was real short sorry, more coming soon
credit to shamelessphanboy for helping and let's hope we can go see them ( if you get what i mean )