after his good friend commits suicide in manchester, dan howell decides it hurts too much to stay in a place that reminds him of his late friend. he moves to london where he spends his days picking up hot girls but never truly falling for anyone. then one day he meets phil, the dominant hairstylist who is in love with how dan's hair feels under his fingertips. he gradually feels himself falling, but he cant help but wonder if it's truly safe to fall in love again after being hurt so badly before.