Title: Apple Shampoo
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Ryan/Spencer
Categories: AU, Angst, Domestic, 
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings: Depression; Character Death

Author on LJ: soda_and_capes
Website: Feverbeat's Ao3

Summary:

"Don't tell me I should be their manager," Ryan says, glaring at the road.

Pete pauses. "Ok. Well, I was about to, but I guess you already know."

Title (and plot) from "Apple Shampoo" by Blink-182

Review: This is the truely awesome story of Ryan finding a way to live through the tough times in his life.

This is the story of how Ryan Ross left his band, went to college, dealt with the death of his father's death, became a relationship therapist, and discovered his true calling in life, all while finding a way to live through the tough times.  

A lot of the depression stories I've read have the character being saved through the power of love. Or the power of finding someone worth fighting for. As much as I enjoy that type of story it was really nice to come across something different. This story feels more authentic and real because there aren't any easy fixes.

Despite that, the ending is remarkably sweet and happy.

Apple Shampoo