not to mention, the cactus serves as a symbol that represented the state of their relationship when it was first bought. as the relationship progresses, the cactus begins to deteriorate, mirroring the decline of their connection. it’s a subtle yet powerful metaphor for how neglect and lack of care can cause things to wither, but also how, with time and attention, there’s always a chance for it to heal and grow again. it really emphasizes the fragility of their bond and the potential for recovery if they’re willing to nurture it. this was such a good read dude holy fartttttttt i'm abt to recommend this to everyone ik
People who get it, get and people who don’t, don’t and you my friend get it!!!!!
Holy crap, it’s been a while since a BL ACTUALLY MADE ME cry and get so angry, but this one was SO good. It was such a rollercoaster, and this is exactly why sometimes you have to let things simmer and develop over time. Throughout most of the story, I found myself resenting both the uke and the seme.
I read some of the comments and- neither of them were entirely blameless, there was no victim-blaming here (the uke was of course an actual victim he also ended up hurting teh seme). The uke had full agency to leave his situation (was told by others to leave but didn't listen.) he led his exes on and had his own toxic baggage. Even though he was a victim of abuse and stalking, he still messed up in that relationship by leading his ex on when all the ex did was actually love him & was jus clingy and in the first place they got together because he kept chasing after his ex (the irony) :(.
Both characters were flawed, and both hurt their partners in different ways. But what really struck me was how they eventually came to understand the consequences of their actions and the opportunities they lost by not cherishing what was right in front of them, & just how wrong it is. That realization is what helped them grow and change for the better together.
It felt so real and beautifully messy like how people often wish for a clingy partner, but then when they get one, they realize it’s not as easy as they thought. Seeing one person love another for eternity, only for the other person to find it annoying, is such a painful dynamic to witness. I’m so glad the seme came to his senses, and both characters took accountability for their actions. It was such a raw and honest read. This kind of growth, where it’s messy and difficult, is often the most rewarding part of a story. It may be painful, but it’s also the most real. both characters took accountability. It’s so rare, especially in more dramatic or angst-filled narratives, for characters to fully own their actions. It’s not just about the mistakes they made, but also about the moments where they realized they were capable of change. That’s what makes their growth feel earned and authentic.