Dan is a lonely "emo" student, who suffers frequent beatings from bullies, and verbal assault from his parents. He's stunned when one day he is rescued by none other than the most popular kids in school; Troye, Joe, Alfie, and Phil. After helping patch him up they all become Dan's self-pronounced bodyguards. Dan, although grateful, can't understand their kindness, especially Phil's apparent fixation on him...
Cover by the amazing @_fallen_angel_x_
WARNINGS: boyxboy, bullying, suicidal thoughts, mentions of self-harm, abuse, homophobic slurs. Possibly more added later, read with caution.
The library. The only place where 18 year old Dan Howell can escape his (abusive) parents. His life has been terrible. Parents always fighting. Parents being drunk. What a happy life, right?
It wasn't until one day at the library, a new boy named Phil decided to visit the library. After encountering each other whilst trying to grab the same book and start talking, they instantly realize they share things in common. When Dan decided to tell Phil this "cute" little thing couples do, Phil decides to do it, too. For him. For the boy he had just met in the library.
TW: Abusive parenting, mentions of self-harm. Not very major, though.
Genre: Fluff, some angst
This is basically a Teen!Phan phanfic and an AU.