Still, our hearts beat.

Summary

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Hello!
Welcome to this little story of mine.

This story has also been recently published to Ao3! Under the same title and tag @ iansw0rld if you'd like to read it there, too <3

I am a massive sucker for hurt/comfort, and if you have read the eight chapter Hard Nights'
story in my (now non-existent) Gallavich Entertainment - It's Longer Now book, you may find these stories similar. And you would be correct! I based this story off of my original Hard Nights, but changed the overall plot.

See below for more information.
Hope you enjoy your read! Don't think twice about commenting, it means a lot, and don't forget to vote if you like the chapter!
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Summary and Notes

- 12,787 words / 7 chapters

Ian's on a downswing, and the voices in his head get the better of him, but Mickey's there in time.

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It's a little dreadful, but it's a sweet ending. We see very worried Mickey + Ian on a downswing.

• major hurt/comfort
• angst
• set after s11

There are seven chapters total. There are a few holes and time jumps that I deeply wish I could fill but at this moment nothing is coming to mind - so it's what it is! It may be edited in the future!

This story is a Gallavich story. Containing characters from Showtime's show Shameless (US)
- Ian Gallagher
- Mickey Milkovich
- Lip Gallagher
- Fiona Gallagher
- Debbie Gallagher
- Carl Gallagher
- Liam Gallagher
- Monica Gallagher
- Nurse, EMT's (only original characters)

• Published 1st Jan 2022
• 11th in #bipolardisorder on 5-9/02/22
• 1st in #ianandmickey on 2-8/04/22
• 3rd in #whump on 10-11/04/22
• 4th in #gallavich on 13/04/22

• The title Still, Our Hearts Beat and the chapter title Hold My Heart are both taken from Pierce The Veil songs <3

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Trigger/Content Warnings

Highly advised you take these warnings seriously! This plot of this story is created around the very first dot point. All points are included in this book, some contain heavy details some not.

- bipolar disorder, depression, downswings
- self harm (heavy detail)
- blood
- knives/blades
- scars (physical)
- limited medical equipment
- illudes life/death
- illudes suicide
- ambulances
- hospitals
- psych wards
- medication
- mentions monica's thanksgiving scene

Please consider these before continuing with this story. Don't read if you are not in right mind.

Stay safe my friends, you are loved.

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Hope you enjoy reading this hurt/comfort story as much as I do, 'cause I'm a little embarrassed by it.

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