Author's Note: Welcome to my first fanfic! I will update as much as possible but it might take me a week or so to update once school starts again. I would really appreciate if you could tell me what you thought in the comment section. I'm also open to any tips! Enjoy!

WARNING: THROUGHOUT THE STORY THERE WILL BE MENTIONS OF SELF HARM, BULLYING, SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, EATING DISORDERS, AND OTHER THINGS LIKE THAT WHICH MAY BE TRIGGERING. PLEASE DON'T READ IF YOU WILL BE OFFENDED.

Phil's POV

"Phil come on! You can't be late for your first day!"

I rolled over and groaned. Today I was starting at my new school. My mom kept telling me it was a good opportunity to make friends and recreate myself. But I knew it would all be the same. I would sit alone everyday at lunch with earbuds in. I would be shoved into lockers and called horrible names. Nothing will change.

I slowly got out of bed and shuffled to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and straightened my hair before pulling on a black Green Day sweatshirt, dark skinny jeans, and my gray high tops.

"Good morning sweetheart!" My mom smiled brightly at me. "Do you want some breakfast?"

I shook my head. I'm already fat enough I thought. Before my mom could ask any questions, I grabbed my backpack and walked out the door.

"Have a good day!" she called just as the door slammed behind me.

…..

I glanced up at the huge building as I pulled on my earbuds. I put my hood up and before I lost my courage, I walked though the front doors. The hallways were full of teenagers. I already felt the eyes on me as I walked quickly to my locker. As I was putting in the combination, I realized 3 boys staring at me. I turned and pulled out my earbuds.

"Umm… hi," I stuttered as I gave them a weak smile. Before i knew what was happening one of the boys shoved me into the lockers. I slid to the floor, head buzzing. I glanced up at the blonde boy. He was tall and he had sky blue eyes. Behind him stood 2 brown haired boys, a couple inches shorter than him. They were all very muscular though.

"So you're the new kid… what's your name?" he spat at me.

"Ph-Phil," I squeaked out.

Then one of the brown haired boys spoke. "What are you gonna do with this emo freak Logan?" he said looking at the blonde.

"Shut up Jake. I know what I'm doing."

I glanced at the crowd that had gathered looking for someone, anyone.

Dan's POV

As I walk into school, I see a crowd gathered by the lockers. Uh-oh. It was probably Logan, Jake, and Ryan again. I jogged over and made my way to the front of the crowd. Multiple girls giggled and smiled at me. I didn't have time for them right now. Once I finally got to the center of the circle, I saw Logan and his little gang towering over a boy who was on the floor. He looked kind of out of it, they must have hit him. I couldn't help but notice his striking blue eyes. They were gorgeous. Not to mention his dark black hair that contrasted so much with his pale skin. He somehow pulled it off though. I shook my head trying to get rid of the thought.

Where did that come from I wondered. I sighed and shouted to Logan,"Leave the kid alone!"

He slowly turned toward me. "Oh, it's Pretty Boy. You think you're such a big shot," he snarled.

Ryan shouted,"Why are you standing up for the wimp anyway? What are you? His boyfriend?"

I felt my jaw clench and before I knew what I was doing I lunged at Ryan. I tackled him to the ground before Logan ripped me away from him. He punched me square in the jaw. I heard a sickening crack as I fell to the floor. My jaw was throbbing as he kicked me in the ribs multiple times. He paused and I prepared myself for another hit. I was too weak to fight back at the moment. But it never came. I glanced up. Logan smirked and slowly walked away. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

2 or 3 of the football players pulled me up. These were the times when I was thankful I was popular. If I wasn't, I'm sure people would be teasing me for getting my ass kicked. I carefully walked over to the boy on the ground. I put my hand out. He gave me a small smile, took it, and slowly stood up. He swayed as he stood up but I caught him, keeping him on his feet. I carefully led him through the crowd toward the nurses' office.

"Please don't take me to the nurse," he said quietly.

"What? Why?"

"Please."

"Well… alright I guess. At least go to the bathroom. I think your head is bleeding."

"Ok," he slightly nodded and I led him away.

When we were safe in the bathroom, I let him lean against the wall as I ran a paper towel under the cold water.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Phil… and yours?"

"Dan."

"Oh… well nice to meet you Dan. And by the way, thank you. For ya know, standing up to Logan and all that. At my old school, none of the popular kids would ever do something like that. They never even talked to me."

"It's no problem, really. I guess I'm not like other popular kids." I gave him a small smile before gently putting the paper towel to the back of his head. He immediately pulled away.

"You really don't have to do this Dan," he said looking up at me with his big blue eyes.

"No, It's alright. I want to help." I said.

"Well… if you're sure," Phil replied. He still seemed a bit hesitant put he didn't pull back this time.

As I cleaned the dry blood out of his hair I thought for a moment.

"Hey… do you want to come sit with me and my friends at lunch today?" I asked. I wasn't sure why I said that, but for some reason I just really wanted to get to know Phil.

"Umm… I really appreciate it Dan, but I don't think I belong with the popular kids."

"Aww come on," I whined. He giggled.

"Ugh, fiiiine," Phi said rolling his eyes.

I smiled just as the bell rang.

"So I'll see you at lunch?" I asked Phil.

"Yep!" he gave me small smile before walking off in the opposite direction.

All throughout the morning, for some reason my mind kept going back to Phil. His cute fringe, his amazing eyes, his pale skin. Wait, what? Why am I thinking about this? I'm straight! … right?