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Phillip made a note of not going to anything too public outside of his part time job after the festival. He was beyond traumatized with what happened to Orion and if it happened to anyone else he loved, he sure as fuck wasn’t going to be there for it. Phillip has been enjoying his time away, only around for important OShea matters—as he felt he should be. He did his work and trained who he needed to. But someone had been on his mind—Zoe. She was such a sweet girl and deserved the world in his eyes, she was essentially like a daughter to him.

Hearing his door caught him off guard, seeing as he was peacefully making bread and chicken soup in his kitchen. He dusted his hands off on his apron and walked to the door, Rufus barely lifting his sleepy little head this time. Opening the door, he couldn’t help but smile. “Zoe, please. Come in. Wine is welcome.”

She could see that Phillip was surprised and really she should have called before coming over. That much she knew now but she hadn’t been thinking at the time. Thankfully he didn’t seem overly busy– or at least not busy enough to kick her out. Smiling she stepped into his apartment, “Yeah I thought it would be. It smells good in here— oh God am I interrupting something?” The last thing she ever wanted was to be an imposition and Zoe could find another way to spend her night if she had to.

Phillip couldn’t help but laugh a little as he laced their fingers together. Being with Orion put him at ease, even in a moment like this one. “My darling…I just kissed you for the first time and you wonder if my words for meant for a friend?” He shook his head, continuing his smile as he looked into Orion’s eyes. “I love you as much more than a friend, dear. I can’t imagine another day without being near you. And now that your here…with me…finally. I’ll never let you go again.” He said before he laid his cheek to rest against Orion’s chest. “I want to be with you, Orion. Like really be with you. Take you on dates and hold your hand and love you with all that I have to give. I want to show you just how worthy of love you are.” He moved to look back up to Orion. “Did that clear things up a bit for you?”

- && Just listening to what he was saying, the sweet words that fell past the lips he had just been kissing, he could feel his heart beat faster and faster. Orion closed his eyes, not knowing why he for some reason felt so hesitant to the love the other man felt towards him. It just felt a little too good to be true. Like a dream. So he pinched his arm, the sting reminding him that this was indeed reality. Phillip was really standing there, telling him how he felt. It was everything he had been wanting and more. But yet he felt so scared and paranoid. “I just don’t understand how long this have been going on. How long you have felt these emotions” clearing his throat, he opened his eyes and looked at the other. “The whole time?”

Phillip stepped closer to Orion and took his hands into his own. “Orion, no…I would never want to hurt you. I’m not angry with you. I’m not upset we didn’t speak…I’m happy you’re here. And that’s all I can think about.” He brought one of Orion’s hands up and pressed it against his cheek, the warmth of Orion’s hand against him something he missed more than words could say. “You don’t need a second chance. You never lost the first one.” He took a deep breath and looked Orion in the eyes. “I love you, Orion. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. And to have you back here standing in front of me is all I could ever hope for. Truly.”

- && He wanted to protest, wanted to tell the other that he didn’t deserve such kindness. But when he heard those three words, those three sweet words he thought for some odd reason that he had misheard the other. His eyes widened and throat turned dry because he couldn’t have heard the correct words. “As.. a friend?” he asked, trying to confirm that what the love Phil meant was romantic. That he didn’t get his hopes up only to be crushed by the platonic sense of the words. “No one.. could love me” frowning a little, Orion looked away. This was too good to be true. The kiss, the admission. Everything was happening too fast, his head was spinning. But the fear of hurting Phil, it was stronger than the confusion. 

Phillip couldn’t stop smiling, tears rolling down his cheeks as he looked at Orion. He couldn’t believe he was actually here, right in front of him. “No, no! It’s okay. I understood that you needed some time to figure things out. What you went through—it’s traumatizing. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy…or my favorite person. You’re here now and that’s all that matters.” He smiled sweetly to Orion. “Changes? Okay…yeah, let’s—let’s talk about it. Come in. Come in.” He quickly pulled Orion inside, closing the door behind him before he led him into the living room. “Can I get you anything? Tea? Coffee? Something to eat?” He asked with a hopeful expression. “Please…let me take care of you…”

- && He didn’t deserve the kindness Phillip gave him. Not after ignoring him for so long. He deserved the other to scold him, to be hurt and upset. But instead he was just standing there, giving him warmth. He didn’t deserve that, he didn’t deserve anything good to happen. Frowning a little, Orion looked at the other and then into the hallway. Hesitating at first, the raven haired male didn’t get a say in the matter before he got pulled into the room. “I don’t know. I don’t feel like I deserve a second chance” he whispered. “I hurt you and therefore I deserve you to.. yell at me or whatever it is you need. I don’t deserve kindness after pushing you away”

Place: Phillip’s cottage outside of the city

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Davut has to be one of Phil’s favorites, which was something Phillip tried not to do—pick and choose when it came to trainees. But he’d been training new kids for 15 years. Quite honestly, he considered himself pretty damn good at it. And seeing people like Davut learning and growing truly warmed his heart. But he knew his relationship with Davut was complicated, one where he was too keen on affection or too kind. He was tough on the kid, and hoped to god he wasn’t just making him miserable. But he was touch because he saw so much untapped potential in him. Hearing about Davut’s promotion, he couldn’t have been more proud. He needed to do something special for him. So, he shot him a text and waited for his answer, something he’d been nervous to do during his preparation. And hearing the knock on his door, he couldn’t help but feel excited. He walked over to open the door, Rufus right behind him, and smiled softly. “Davut. Please, come in.” He said and led Davut inside. “Let’s go to my office.” He said as he led him towards the back of his cute cottage, walking his mentee into an office filled with books and old pictures. It smelled of frankincense, lavender, and dried flowers—which wasn’t something you might expect from Phillip. “Take a seat.” He gestured to the sofa chair, sitting in the one faced across from it. 

As the years went on though, Davut had long since given up on getting any kind of acknowledgment. Learning to be satisfied with receiving his training. Hopping off of his bike, he looked up at the structure. He’d never known the man had a cabin. Shit did he know anything about this man? Taking a deep breath he made his way up the step; a worried knot starting to build in his stomach as the front door opened. It was a little jarring seeing him outside of training, in a casual setting. “ Thank you,” he said giving the other a tight smile of his own as he followed him inside . Hazel eyes taking in the space, it was neat and clean. There was a homey feel to the living area and Davut was surprised. Phillip seemed so… stern that the motif of the small cabin threw him; at first.  But the more he saw, all the books  and and pictures. Even the calming scent that lingered in the air. Davut couldn’t help but think that maybe this environment did fit the older man.

“So,” he said taking a seat in the chair Phillip offered up. He’s gaze on rufus now; looking everywhere he could but in the other mans eyes. How it was that he was still this nervous around him even after all this time seemed  ridiculous. “ - this is your home. I feel a little shitty for thinking you’ve lived in the hotel all this time.”

“This is...long overdue, Davut.” He started, moving to lean forward and make eye contact with the younger.”For ten years, I have done nothing but train you. My affection, or lack thereof, I would believe was most likely detrimental to you in some way. And for that, I truly apologize. Your care and kindness and compassion for me and those you love is something that I admire and adore about you. And I know I haven’t been the one to give you any of that same attitude back. Davut--” He paused, taking a breath before giving Davut a sweet, loving, genuine smile, a rarity for Davut to see. “I am so unbelievably proud of you. I have watched you grow and learn and fix your mistakes and soak up everything that you could. I’ve watched you through heartache and through good times. You are resilient and confident and you have this...goodness in you that I’ve never seen in anyone else. When I heard about your promotion...I was so happy. Happy to see that my favorite student had moved up in rank to where I knew he could be.” He said before standing and walking over behind his desk. He took out a little gift bag and held it out to Davut. Inside was one of Phil’s notably famous sweaters and a scarf, both with a D knitted small into the side.”I’ve got something else for you too, but please. Open this.”

Phillip was beyond worried about Orion. Nearly a month without speaking to him, knowing he was with the Fausts, knowing what happened to Faust manor—it physically pained him to not know if Orion was okay. Typically, he wasn’t the type to care much about people either outside of the O’Sheas. But Orion had his heart, his whole heart. He thought he knew what love was with Natalia, but he didn’t. Orion showed him a new way of living—of being. He didn’t feel scared or guilty like he usually was. He felt at ease and loved when he was with his Oreo. And he would do anything and everything to protect him. But for now, he sat in his house with his dog, Rufus, and hoped maybe his phone would buzz. When he heard the knock on his door he nearly didn’t even get up. But he knew he should answer like he did every other time, hoping it was Orion. He stood and settled Rufus down before he walked to his door, took a deep breath, and opened it. He stood in complete awe of his visitor, his eyes welling up with tears. He was finally here, his Oreo was finally back. Quickly and without a word, he threw his arms around Orion’s neck, crashing their lips together in a passionate, loving kiss that spoke volumes about how Phillip felt about Orion. I missed you so much. I’m so happy you’re okay. I need you to stay by my side. I love you. Every thought rushed through his head as he kissed the other. He didn’t care to ask for affection this time, he needed to feel this man’s touch—his warmth and comforting presence. https://66-media-tumblr-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/66.media.tumblr.com/4cb96ce202cbc333942ffc875e7249ea/tumblr_ob2zddpnBf1qhphz2o6_r2_250.gifv

- && Orion didn’t know what he had expected to happen the second that door opened. But the kiss, yeah it surely was a surprise. He tensed up for a second before he melted against the other, closing his eyes and kissing him back. Somehow the kiss was the only thing he needed. It was the thing he needed to know that Phil wasn’t angry at him for vanishing. Not angry for the way their conversation via text had ended. It was such a relief to know that Phil still cared. After a moment, Orion had to sadly break the kiss, taking a deep breath as he cupped his face in his hands. “I am so sorry” the teacher whispered, eyes roaming over his beautiful face. A face he had missed more than he cared to admit. “I should have texted you. I should have made it known that I was okay. I never should have left you in the dark but I’ve been.. going through some changes”

@phillipdaphne​

Hearing his door caught him off guard, seeing as he was peacefully making bread and chicken soup in his kitchen. He dusted his hands off on his apron and walked to the door, Rufus barely lifting his sleepy little head this time. Opening the door, he couldn’t help but smile. “Zoe, please. Come in. Wine is welcome.”

- && It had been a while since he last saw his face. But could you really blame him? Truth be told, Orion didn’t know how to even approach the other. Not after a month or so being out of his life. But there he was, standing outside Phil’s place. He was just staring at that damn door, hesitating and second guessing if this was a good idea. But he missed him, he really did. So he finally raised his hand and knocked on the hard surface. And now he had to wait. 

It had been sometime since he last saw Phillip. And with the latest events. The death of there leader, his seeming falling out with Ophelia. Davut found that he was keeping himself busy. They still had quite a few people still recovering from the shooting. Yet Davut hadn’t heard if Philip had been injured or if he even went. So today, he figured he would try and catch him at the library. It was the only place Dav could think to look relizing only now that he had no idea where his mentor lived. Phillip had put him through the ringer of the years; training Davut to develop himself. Yet he knew almost nothing about his teacher.