Chapter 15: A Phantastic Ending

"D-dan?" Phil stuttered .

"Yeah, it's me." I said softly. "I just got your message. What happened with Beth?"

"She came by work today and asked for more money. Can you believe that?! And then I realized you were right. How could I be so stupid, Dan..."

"You aren't stupid, Phil, you're just a good person. She doesn't deserve you if she's just there for your money."

Phil sniffed. "Thanks, Dan. I just can't believe I didn't see it before..." A long pause came through before Phil continued. "Dan, about the other part of your note..."

Oh crap, he's talking about my confession... I squeezed my eyes shut, hoping to block out the embarrassment. "Yeah, sorry about th-"

"Don't apologize, Dan. You can't help feeling like that. And... I've sorta been thinking and... I think we might be able to work it out."

My eyes popped open. "What?"

"I'm just saying, maybe we could give it a go. I mean, you're my best friend, what could be better than being with your best friend?"

"But I thought you weren't gay?"

"Uh, yeah, about that... I'm... bisexual." he said quietly. "I just never told you because I didn't want you to think I was weird..."

"I wouldn't think you're weird." I smiled.

"So, do you think you can come home? Please?"

"Of course. I'll be home as soon as possible."

"See you then."

"Okay." I hit end call and sighed. These things only happen in sappy love movies...

Just then PJ walked in. "What'cha doing?"

"I just got off the phone with Phil." I smiled.

"Oh? Did you guys talk things out?"

"Yeah. It turns out I was worrying over nothing," I paused. "Uh, about the whole 'needing a place to stay' thing, I don't really need it anymore." I bit my lip, hoping he wouldn't be upset.

"I know." he said simply.

"What? What do you mean you know?"

"I might have been listening to you while you were on the phone..."

"Oh, okay. Does that mean your not upset?"

"Upset? Why would I be upset?" he laughed. "Go home to Phil and get things sorted out."

"Thanks PJ." I smiled, picking up my bag and slipped my shoes back on.

Time to go home.

I got back to the apartment a little while later. I walked up to the door, searching my pocket for my key. Then I realized that I didn't bring my key. I reluctantly knocked on the door and waited a few seconds.

The door opened and I was greeted by a smiling Phil. "I'm glad you're home." he said after letting me in.

"Me too." I smiled.

As I set my bag down by the door and took my shoes and coat off, I took a breath of relief. Good to be back.

Then Phil tackled me into a hug. "I missed you."

"I was only gone for a couple hours." I said, hugging him back.

"It felt like a lot more when I thought you weren't coming back."

We let go of each other and smiled. "So where do we go from here?" I asked.

"I'd ike to try out a relationship... er, if that's okay with you." Phil said shyly.

"I would loved that." I said. He looked at me, thoughtfully. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just never thought it would turn out like this. You know, having my best friend as a boyfriend."

"Funny how things work out, huh." I smiled.

Phil hugged me again, this time with less force. "Don't ever leave again."

"I won't."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

~TO BE CONTINUED IN PART 2~