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Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 1a/?

[anonymous]

“I heard Marcus Aquila is getting married.”

Leave it to Placidus. The smug fucker.

Esca is struck silent at the statement. He hadn't heard. No one had mentioned Marcus's name around him in some time, likely to protect him or some other irritating notion - as if he's a wilting flower who needs protection and can't bear to hear the name of his ex lest it send him spiraling into a deep, dark well of endless bitter tears.

And yet, Marcus is getting married. Fucking Christ.Esca can't think of a proper retort for Placidus, he used to depend on Marcus for that, so he just glares and mutters, “good for him

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 3c/?

[anonymous]

omg I just found this and I think I love it. Do you mind if I ask for your fics hand in marriage? (sorry I'm that tired)

It makes me hurt in a good way. I remember reading fics with similar plots back when I started fanfic and I didn't realize how much I missed them. They just seem to have that element that pulls on heart strings.

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 3c/?

[originalpuck]

Oh boys! Somehow it hurts more to know that seeing each other again is painful for Marcus, too. And I can't blame Esca: I wanted to dislike Victoria too, but I ended up really liking her, too. I enjoyed Marcus's desperation, and am looking forward to seeing their coffee.

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 3c/?

[ladytiferet]

Oh, bb, such a mess, such a mess!

Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4a/?

[anonymous]

(Thanks for the lovely comments <3 And I apologize in advance for the text speak in this update!)

*

[Done it. probably shouldn't have.]

Esca texts Cottia after he checks into the hotel. It's a low-key one, right off the highway. He'd stayed there once before with Marcus, when they'd been visiting Marcus's uncle, and Marcus wanted to avoid a big explanation of why they should share a room, and a bed. Looking back, the situation irks Esca, but at the time it was just fun - spending the day at the Aquila estate and then escaping back to the hotel, fucking for hours, drinking expensive things from the mini bar. Those were the early days, when everything was new and exciting, and anything seemed possible. They were finally together, after dancing around it forever, and they were happy. Now it feels like ages ago.

Cottia's reply comes almost immediately, as if she'd been sitting by her phone.

[Want me to call u?]

[Not up for talking. met her. very nice. he looks the same]

[i can only imagine his face when he saw you. did

Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[anonymous]

Esca strips out of his clothes and climbs under the covers. He glances around the room, which is a mirror image of the one he stayed in with Marcus, and it feels very surreal

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[coeurdesoleil]

Oh Esca! :(
I am both looking forward to and dreading (but in a good way!) their coffee date in the morning.

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[ladydamondred]

Oh, Esca. ( ;_;) My heart breaks for you. I can't even imagine how bady this would hurt, and I just want him to be okay. *kicks Marcus in the shins*

I like how Cottia seems to think he's going to be able to do this. *crosses fingers*

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[poziomeczka]

this so beautifully written and painful and realistic. Esca hoping that something would change Marcus's mind, against his better judgement and then just simply wanting Marcus to be happy, even if it doesn't include Esca in the picture.

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[ladytiferet]

God, the memories were heartbreaking ♥

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[anonymous]

I keep checking up on this, hoping that there will be more. I love it so much, and can't wait to see what happens between the boys at coffee. ^_^

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[anonymous]

Sorry to keep you waiting! I'll be posting more as soon as I can. I haven't abandoned this, I promise. :)

-author anon

Re: Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 4b/?

[anonymous]

Oh, I've just found this and it's wonderful! So full of angst. The characterisations too - with Esca being so fiery and angry, but when he meets Victoria, he can't bring himself to dislike her. And Marcus - kick him in the shins indeed! So hope there'll be more of this. *looks hopefully at Nonnie*

Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 5a/?

[anonymous]

They meet at a coffee shop a few blocks from the hotel. It's not one they've been to before, at least not together, and Esca figures it'll be easier to say goodbye if they're not in a familiar place. No memories, no reminders. Just hello, a few words, and he'll be gone

Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 5b/?

[anonymous]

Awkward silence falls between them, and Esca can feel his ire rising as Marcus stares at him

Sometimes It Lasts In Love, But Sometimes It Hurts Instead 5c/?

[anonymous]

There's a pause in the conversation and they're just looking at each other, and Esca knows it's a mistake. He knows he needs to say something, anything, to keep them on track and to steer the conversation from the direction he can see it going