"Sometimes people just can't be helped, some of us are meant to die, drop it" Jack spat at me, I flinched at his words but my determination was stronger. I can and I will help him, without help he will never get out of here.. *** After Alex Gaskarth was hospitalized for his third suicide attempt this year his parents decided that it would be best for him to spend some time in the Teen Psychiatric ward of Valley Springs Hospital. There he has to share a room with Jack Barakat, who was possibly the worst person to room with due to his attitude, but when Alex discovers more about Jack and why he was there he begins to feel different towards the boy he was told to stay away from. Will Jack accept Alex's help and encouragement? Or will he shut himself away from Alex and refuse anything to do with him? Is what Alex feels towards Jack more than just the need to help him? (Trigger Warnings will be listed on the first chapter)

"So you lied to me." Alex stated angrily, hurt flashing in his eyes. I shook my head, I could feel the hot years welling in my eyes. "No...It-It wasn't supposed to be like this." I told him quietly. "Then how was it supposed to be?" He asked me. I cowered a little at the volume of his voice. "Unbelievable." "You hate me now, don't you?" My voice broke on the words. He didn't answer me. "I was afraid this would happen." It took one lie. One party. One kiss. And neither was prepared for this. This is now complete.

After Alex's brother died he had no one to care for him or watch out for him. He became broken and depressed. No one understood Alex quite like Tom. Jack, an average guy, with a happy life, finds Alex one day. Maybe he just might be what Alex needs to put himself back together again.

Jack Barakat is alone. Ever since 5th grade, when kissed his childhood friend Alex Gaskarth, his world is turned upside down in high school. Dealing with bullying, abuse and depression, his only relief is his guitar and hope to be in a band. Meanwhile on Alex Gaskarths end, he was scared. He knew he had feelings for Jack, but for now he will just continue to beat on him with his friends. Being the "Badass" He thinks he is.

Secrets. Alex has plenty of them, and they're the reason why him and his mom have moved all the way across the ocean; to get away from them. If anyone finds out, it could ruin him, all over again. Meanwhile, Jack has some secrets of his own. He's content being a loner, but feels a strange pull towards the mysterious new kid Alex. Will they be good for one another, or ultimately destructive?