Unbeta'ed as per usual. The final half is not completely nit-picked but will be. Things to Note: a. This contains medical inaccuracies. They're inevitable and this is fanFICTION for a reason. I tried to stay true to science and real-world experience as best as I could. My mistakes are my own and I apologize for them. b. This work mentions 2013/2012 phan a lot, it also mentions Adrian and several other sensitive topics to the phandom. I'm not trying to be rude, and all these things are discussed indirectly. c. I wrote this with the utmost respect towards ALS patients and their families, and I really hope that this...if nothing else displays why we need to be actively searching for a cure for those who don't know much about ALS. d. finally, I don't own Dan and Phil (it would be creepy if I did) and I don't claim that any of this is real. TW (and warnings in general): Cursing, Angst like WHOAH, implied sexual content, terminal illness, referenced/implied thoughts of assisted suicide. Awkward warnings: Excessive Ed Sheeran references. With all that in mind. Enjoy!

Phil doesn't talks. Well, not anymore. The last time he said something, was when he didn't hate himself. And that was a long time ago. But now, everything is different. He must struggle with depression, whilst new boy Dan Howell desperately attempts to win him over. [Warning: this could be triggering at some points]

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?