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Danté McCarthy's avatar

Another beautiful story! Flawless, really.

Summer of Men's avatar

Bringing back the 90s baby!

Beth's avatar

i love 90s stories you write about that time so well

Mike O'Toole's avatar

Woah, this one touched close to home: been on both sides of that exchange.

If "Fade Into You" was on that CD, it was all worthwhile IMO.

Summer of Men's avatar

It most def was and reading your comment just reminded me that my sister and I went to see Mazzy Star and had an extra ticket so I took Lenny (as a friend)

Mike O'Toole's avatar

Hahahaha -wow

Beth's avatar

i've got to use this from now on in

'I have to tell you, Lenny, I like someone right now. This wasn’t exactly a lie. Don’t we all like someone at any given time? It doesn’t mean we even have to know the person’s name.'

Michele Peters's avatar

Oh, Hannah. This is a beautiful un-love story. I take it back, it is a love story, really, but for yourself. And, for letting Lenny down easy.

Summer of Men's avatar

Thank you so much Michele. A love story for myself, I love that. Big hug to you and thank you for reading:))

Danté McCarthy's avatar

Oh, also you’re the queen of great endings. And I love the title. I know I say it all the time but it’s true!!

Summer of Men's avatar

I never ever get tired of it! I love that you like that ending and title, my biggest cheerleader:)))

Beth's avatar

ditto to the best endings

Chris Keller's avatar

sadly beautiful, but marvelously told, down to the honey pool in the bottom of your teacup. the act of trying is important.

and who leaves their cat? now i feel empathy with the antagonist. the little details are everything.

Summer of Men's avatar

I love that you noted that detail with the honey and I most def agree, who leaves their cat?!

Isaias Alfaro's avatar

You keep getting better and better.

Summer of Men's avatar

Isaias! Thank you for reading:) Knowing how much you read that is a real compliment.

Beth's avatar

cannot wait to read saving for after work!

Staci Greason's avatar

Gorgeous and haunting ❤️

Summer of Men's avatar

Staci thank you so much for reading and sharing that. Big hug and love always. xoxox

Beth's avatar

Staci is right, gorgeous and haunting, so good i am right there with you in that theater

Norseman's avatar

This one hits deep. I really felt the quasi-melancholy and the out-of-stepness you were feeling.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

This is beautiful, Hannah!

Summer of Men's avatar

Thank you so much Rea!

Stuart Moulder's avatar

Beautiful melancholy. Your evocation of longing amidst the mundane tugs at the heart. Yes, yes we do all deceive ourselves in love.

Summer of Men's avatar

Oh I love that Stuart, 'longing amidst the mundane tugs at the heart' Thank you for sharing that and as always, for reading.

Summer of Men's avatar

Thank you for restacking Rea! xoxo