More tears. Hmph. This better have a happy ending. LOL.
I like how Laura comes to the conclusion that Bill will love her no matter what. I love how this is just as frightening to her as not being loved. It all makes her realisations of the Hub more acceptable.
Their sex scene was so sad but beautiful as well. Bill is once again proving to be the best boyfriend ever. That last line killed me a bit though.
Laura is such a strong person. But she has such a huge defense mechanism. She's so good at detaching herself and remaining closed off and self-sufficient. It's so hard for her to let go.
I'm so glad that you're enjoying it. And Bill is absolutely wonderful. :)
Escape Velocity? Damn! I hadn't even read that. (Yeah, I know stupid of me.) I kinda just thought you'd go through to the Hub. Will have to comfort myself with some Searider Falcon book reading I guess. ???? And hope for a sequel.
That was so amazing and hot and then oh and then heartbreaking and just oh. I love love love the way you wrote him coming home after she had shaved her head,
"That's a nice color on you." *sigh* He's so good. had me all teary
“Bill?” she drawled, voice pitched low and sultry.
“Yeah?” he rumbled, eyes opening to search hers.
“Wanna fool around?”
His hand cupped her neck, pulling her mouth to his, his answer groaned against her lips.
“Yeah.” I found that exchange to be adorably hot :)
I was all happy for them and it was so hot and then BAM she's still sick :(
The headshaving thing is one of the first things I wrote for this story. I actually had the scene in my head back when I was writing my Inarticulate series and it wouldn't leave me alone. It's such a painful and difficult time for both Laura and Bill. I seem to be inexorably drawn to their joyful heartache.
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. I'm so glad you're loving the story.
Laura shaving her head, alone, is probably one of the saddest ideas that has resulted from the return of the cancer. It makes sense that she'd want to do it herself, without help. But it's absolutely heartbreaking, and Bill's reaction and understated support here are so touching.
The way you string together all of these unspoken moments and emotions is really impressive, and every scene feels so urgent written in your distinctive style. You rock.
In a weird way, I sort of love that we didn't get to see a lot of the unspoken moments. I would have enjoyed seeing them, yes, but I also love that we have the freedom to add our own interpretations to things. It's so fun to think of all the little moments they must have had.
The idea of Laura shaving her head kills me every time. I'm so glad that you found the scene touching. It makes me so happy that you're enjoying the story.
Another beautiful and devastating chapter, although it's so good to see Laura letting Bill in!
“That’s a nice color on you." - Guh! So perfect. I can absolutely believe that Laura would want to face that particular step alone, and I know that it would probably kill Bill that he couldn't be there for her through it, which makes the scene where he removes the scarf even more poignant.
I adored the moment when Laura finally gave in to what they both needed, and what it was that made her realize there was no point in fighting in. Such a simple thing, but huge in its implications.
And, of course, the end was very difficult to read - I hurt so much for Laura (for both of them, really)! But there's some comfort in them being closer now, figuratively and literally.
I know that it would probably kill Bill that he couldn't be there for her through it
I completely agree. I also think that it would have caught him completely off guard in a way. He'd know it was coming but he wouldn't really comprehend the reality of it until he saw it with his own eyes. And would kill him just a little bit.
what it was that made her realize there was no point in fighting
Exactly. She knows Bill so well and she knows that there's nothing she can do to help him with this. It's such a simple realization. And yet so oddly profound.
I'm so glad you're enjoying! It's a difficult story and a painful thing for them to live through, but it always strangely warms my heart as well. Thank you for the lovely comment.
The part where she finds a lock of her hair in his desk drawer was a particularly killer spot. It can sometimes be difficult to show another character's emotions while staying in one character's POV, but you're really successful in making me feel as though I know exactly where Bill's at, and coming from, in this chapter.
I'm so glad Bill is coming through for you. He's such a wonderful character that, I think, is under-appreciated by a great number of people. I'm always excited to spread the Bill love.
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I like how Laura comes to the conclusion that Bill will love her no matter what. I love how this is just as frightening to her as not being loved. It all makes her realisations of the Hub more acceptable.
Their sex scene was so sad but beautiful as well. Bill is once again proving to be the best boyfriend ever. That last line killed me a bit though.
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I refer you to my timeline for the story. :D
Laura is such a strong person. But she has such a huge defense mechanism. She's so good at detaching herself and remaining closed off and self-sufficient. It's so hard for her to let go.
I'm so glad that you're enjoying it. And Bill is absolutely wonderful. :)
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That was so amazing and hot and then oh and then heartbreaking and just oh. I love love love the way you wrote him coming home after she had shaved her head,
"That's a nice color on you."
*sigh* He's so good. had me all teary
“Bill?” she drawled, voice pitched low and sultry.
“Yeah?” he rumbled, eyes opening to search hers.
“Wanna fool around?”
His hand cupped her neck, pulling her mouth to his, his answer groaned against her lips.
“Yeah.”
I found that exchange to be adorably hot :)
I was all happy for them and it was so hot and then BAM she's still sick :(
Im still loving this and looking foward to more
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Thank you so much for the lovely comments. I'm so glad you're loving the story.
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The way you string together all of these unspoken moments and emotions is really impressive, and every scene feels so urgent written in your distinctive style. You rock.
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In a weird way, I sort of love that we didn't get to see a lot of the unspoken moments. I would have enjoyed seeing them, yes, but I also love that we have the freedom to add our own interpretations to things. It's so fun to think of all the little moments they must have had.
The idea of Laura shaving her head kills me every time. I'm so glad that you found the scene touching. It makes me so happy that you're enjoying the story.
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“That’s a nice color on you." - Guh! So perfect. I can absolutely believe that Laura would want to face that particular step alone, and I know that it would probably kill Bill that he couldn't be there for her through it, which makes the scene where he removes the scarf even more poignant.
I adored the moment when Laura finally gave in to what they both needed, and what it was that made her realize there was no point in fighting in. Such a simple thing, but huge in its implications.
And, of course, the end was very difficult to read - I hurt so much for Laura (for both of them, really)! But there's some comfort in them being closer now, figuratively and literally.
Can't wait for tomorrow's installment :)
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I completely agree. I also think that it would have caught him completely off guard in a way. He'd know it was coming but he wouldn't really comprehend the reality of it until he saw it with his own eyes. And would kill him just a little bit.
what it was that made her realize there was no point in fighting
Exactly. She knows Bill so well and she knows that there's nothing she can do to help him with this. It's such a simple realization. And yet so oddly profound.
I'm so glad you're enjoying! It's a difficult story and a painful thing for them to live through, but it always strangely warms my heart as well. Thank you for the lovely comment.
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The part where she finds a lock of her hair in his desk drawer was a particularly killer spot. It can sometimes be difficult to show another character's emotions while staying in one character's POV, but you're really successful in making me feel as though I know exactly where Bill's at, and coming from, in this chapter.
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I hope you enjoy the rest!
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