Save Me From Myself

Austin has been friends with Alan since first grade. They were inseparable. But everything changed when his mom died when he was in seventh grade. Austin became more reclusive, stuck to himself, and quiet. He rarely talked or ate and had an addiction that could very well destroy him, but Alan stuck with him the whole time. Austin was slowly gaining a crush on his best friend, but was scared because his dad was extremely homophobic. Sadly, Alan had moved away in eighth grade due to his dad’s promotion and relocation of work. Now, three years later, Alan is back in California and here to stay, but he had missed a lot. Austin’s pile of secrets has been growing, his sanity slipping, and his crush on his best friend stronger than ever. As Alan begins to dig up all that Austin has kept hidden, what will happen to the two, especially as Alan’s feeling for Austin begin to grow?

This is a very triggering story. If you are easily triggered, please turn away.

Warnings: self-harm, child abuse, eating disorders, rape, suicidal thoughts and actions, etc.