"Your silence will always speak louder than those insults Travis." -Sal "Maybe silence is for the better.." -Travis What happens when cliche bully Travis stops speaking? Why did Travis stop speaking? Why is he so timid? Who knows. These are just questions Sal has, they might never be answered. It might be too late. Maybe someone else steps in...

While it was true that Sal had virtually offered Travis refuge from his strict father, he hadn't expected him to take the offer for verbatim. Needless to say, Sal was a bit surprised when the boy showed up at his door. sal x travis STARTED: APRIL 26, 2021

If a flap of a butterfly's wings causes a hurricane,,, What does a hurricane do? Sal Fisher, a boy diagnosed with severe depression who listens to metal. Most people think he might have gotten his life together. Travis Phelps, got diagnosed with depression as soon as he was able to leave nockfell. Most people hope he just died. What do they have in common? They both seemed to disappear right after graduation.

He stared into my eyes with disbelief. I could tell he was thinking, "you crazy fucking kid." I kept my head high as my neck continued to bleed. Warnings: Abuse Cursing F slur Blood Suicidal Thoughts

The same bully at Nockfell high has been tormenting sally for years. He never knew why. Why did he hate him so much? He never understood why the blonde boy hated him so deeply, maybe 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮 he'll understand Credit for the cover: bublegumun (on instagram) Holy moly 😱 I would also like to mention I do have the right to say any slurs said in the book out of respect I will not be writing any slurs I cannot say so please don't come at me if a slur is said in the book- 💕This story is tons of fluff and angst💕 TWS: This story contains the following, Abuse Physical abuse Drugs Alcohol Emotional abuse Mention of Ed (eating disorders) Scars Violence Bleeding Cussing Slurs Homophobia Sexual abuse Religious trauma (a lot) If any of these are triggering please do not read this for your own safety!

The last person Sal thought he'd end up falling for was Travis Phelps, but as he'd learned time and time again, the unexpected was to be expected. WORD COUNT: 160,833 STARTED: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 FINISHED: DECEMBER 27, 2022

"I know we don't really know each other and you probably have your opinions of me. I thought maybe if I told you how I feel, things could be different. The truth is, I can't stop thinking about you. I'm crazy about you. I think you're amazing! But I know these feelings are wrong. It's not the way a boy should feel. Shame swallows me whole. My father would kill me but I can't live in his shadow forever I just...."