I had this open on a tab to "read later" for, hm, long, and I never got around to read it because I suck at checking on THF.

All I can say is that I HATE YOU FOR THE ANGST but also, omg, it's gorgeous. Ugh.
And now I need a hug.

Author's Response: Aww, thank youuuu! I'd offer hugs if you weren't so damn far away! So please accept this virtual one. I'm so glad you liked it <3

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS

My plan: do some quick reading before bed.
What actually happened: I read one line and opened up another tab because I could already tell this is the kind of story where I will be yelling and a simple "fuck you" or "I hate you with a passion" won't do. Not this time. But before I actually start, let's make it clear that 1. FUCK YOU, and 2. I hate you. With a passion. Now let's move on.

Somehow Georg knows that Bill has left before he finds the letter propped up on a coffee mug on the kitchen counter. -- Here I decide that nope, a short review won't do. I am here to scream and I will hate you forever.

and he’s reminded of all of the times that Bill had been glad to see him when he arrived home from work. -- Erin. Fuck Right off. Ok? I know it's your birthday and I should be nice to you, but fuck off.

a bouncing Bill with flour through his hair and a wooden spoon in his hand. -- This is the cutest shit ever. Like. Ever.

Bill giggles, “I’m just glad to see you, that’s all.” He pulls away from the embrace and presses his lips to Georg’s, smiling into the kiss, and Georg smiles back. -- HOW CAN YOU DO THIS WHEN IT'S SO CLEAR YOU'RE GOING TO HURT US? ERIN! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?!

It didn’t take long before those fun little play fights had turned into scathing glares and muttered insults under breath as they passed in the hallway -- No. I can't. this is too sad I just. I can't. How do you do this? How do you write like this? How is it even possible?

He sits down on the edge of the bed, picking up Bill’s pillow and pressing it to his face, inhaling the scent that still lingers there. It’s comforting. Even when he knows that the other man isn’t there, and probably isn’t coming back, the smell calms him and he lets his eyes fall shit for a moment, trying to swallow back the tears that threaten to come. -- You know what? If this story doesn't end with the letter being a note saying something like "out for milk, will be back soon" I will murder. I will come to Australia, I will kidnap your dog, and I will murder. Fucking fuck Erin.

“I said, when you’re home all day and I’m at work, would it kill you to tidy the place a bit?” He regrets repeating himself as soon as the words leave his mouth because Bill’s eyes have taken on that glazed-over, distant look that they get when Georg’s pushed him past the point of hurt, into complete indifference.

He nods slowly, not meeting Georg’s eyes. “Yeah, okay.” He turns to leave, and right away Georg wants to call him back, to apologise, to tell him that he didn’t mean to say what he said, even though, in the moment, he’d meant it. -- no. no no no no no how dare you. Please stop it HURTS. Eriiiiiiin :(

The two letters. So alike but so different. How do you write like this? Do you understand how much you make me hate my own writing when you just... write something like this? So beautiful and painful and what the hell, WHY AM I EVEN TRYING? Fuck you. SO MUCH.

“You lost me months ago, Georg.” -- no :(

“Do you think though,” Bill murmurs, stepping towards him, taking his hand and rubbing his thumb over the back of Georg’s thumb, “That we might be able to start over?”

The smile that crosses his face warms Bill from his very core, and he steps aside to let him in.

When Bill steps into the house with the fresh desire to make it with Georg, it has never felt more like home. THANK YOU! Goddamn THANK YOU! Oh my god Erin I could KISS YOU! Fucking hell this was one hell of a roller-coaster of emotions and oh my god I hate you so much I am actually crying right now. Like. I love you but I hate you and I love you even more. Yeah excuse me while I cry forever. Oh my god.

Author's Response: Your reviews make me smile so hard, you have no idea. Thank you so much for taking so much time to write them, and I'm so so glad that you loved this so much. I really loved writing this one. The beginnings of it sat on my computer for a long time unfinished because I was so proud of the beginning that I didn't want to ruin it. I think it turned out alright! Thank you again, I love youuuuu! 💜

Can’t always see eye to eye but I still love your style 🤗

Author's Response: That's so nice of you to say, thank youuu. I appreciate you always giving my stuff a chance <3

This is good

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!