Slices of Orange - Epilogue

[shinigami_yumi]

Epilogue

Jared parks the truck outside the forest like the last time and quickly runs to the back to let the Chatri (“The name’s Matt,” he said) out. He remembers this so clearly from five years ago. So little has changed since then. The cushion cover he found beside him when he woke up alone that morning is a permanent feature on his bed - he

Comments

[septembers_coda]

Oh, I loved this. What a beautiful romance, and the uncertainty of the ending just makes it more poignant. It is more about hope-- politically AND romantically-- than it is about fulfillment.

I love the way you drew these characters, and I just wanted them to be able to cuddle forever. I think I've mentioned that I never read RPF, but there's something about the way YOU write it that draws me right in. Loved it, great job! <3 <3

[shinigami_yumi]

Oh, thank you so much! I'm happy to hear you loved it and to be the exception to your no RPF rule. =)

I think it would be easy to elope and run away idealistically, but it wouldn't be realistic for someone in Misha’s position to not consider all the practical implications of that. The hope is very important! XD