Phil Lester is sweet and cute; known for his kindness and enthusiasm. Dan Howell is a tough, cold outsider; known as the school's stereotypical 'bad boy'. But if he's so bad, then why on earth did he rescue Phil Lester and give him a smile which would melt anyone's heart?

acquaintance [uh-kweyn-tns] noun -a person known to one, but usually not a close friend. After years of Dan and Phil not talking since they moved out of their flat, they start to talk. Dan will try to make it up to Phil for ignoring him in the beginning. Phil doesn't know how it will go, but he goes for it and continues to talk to Dan. They try their best to make their old, broken friendship grow again and be golden as it use to be. However, all Dan is to Phil is an acquaintance, but Phil is more than that to Dan. Highest Rank: #243 Fanfiction - Definition from dictionary.reference.com

Dan and Phil's friendship has ended. They moved out from their flat and went their separate ways. Phil has tried to keep in touch with Dan, but he never answers. All of his emails are unanswered, but that doesn't mean Dan never reads them.

Dan is tired. So, so tired. Mentions of suicide and self harm . all cover pictures are my own

You asked me if I was okay. I said yes. Why did I say yes, Dan?

"I can't even think straight. For your own sake, just let me walk away." "But.. I need you. Please, please, stay." The third and final instalment in the 'ASL?' series. I highly recommend you read 'ASL?' and 'Dear Diary' before reading this.