( Epilogue )

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( Prologue )

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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 ( Read more... )

Chapter 5: Marseillotes

The apartment is quiet when Jared returns from his opening shift at the shop. It’s almost two in the afternoon, and Misha is usually cleaning industriously at this time, but no one answers his usual greeting, and worry has him running to their room. He’s somewhat relieved Misha hasn’t vanished, but it’s clear something is ( Read more... )

Chapter 4: Orange and Cashew Butterscotch

Misha looks into the fridge balefully. He needs more eggs, milk and some fresh herbs for dinner, but Jared won’t be home for a while. He has the keys and some money, and the grocery store they went to last time isn’t far, but…

He paces, anxious.

Jared keeps telling him he doesn’t need permission or ( Read more... )