[ON HOLD] dan howell has been in foster care for 3 years. when he moves into a new home, he expects everything to be the same deal. bullies, feeling like a freak, and being given back within a few months. then he meets phil. phil has had his own share of sadness in his life, but it doesn't stop him from bringing a long lost smile to dan's face. *note: dan is mute in this au and all sign language will be written in italics. warnings: abuse, depression, anxiety, bullying