When I first saw the description to this, I thought it was easy to enemies to lovers but no there was a lot more going on with this. At first I hated Jeff because he was a short tempered man who hated Terrence because he thought that Terrence’s sister was having an affair with his father but not only that but he also forced himself on Terrence and almost raped him. But after he had major character development and saved Terrence from being taken to the hospital. He helped Terrence get help and tried making him realize that he wasn’t a burden and that he deserves to live. He saved Terrence from commuting suicide twice and it was so cute when he told Terrence to just give up his life and to give it to him and that he will keep it until he is ready to have it back. Terrence and him even got closer because of that and Terrence began to care for Jeff. Jeff was able to find a specialist that Terrence trusted and helped him feel happy since he was by his side. Once Terrence started making improvements they were able to enjoy themselves and invite friends. He even waited for Terrence to trust him enough to show him his scars and when he did he just started kissing them. Terrence was finally able to get better and they both loved each other but Terrence would push Jeff away sometimes because he felt like he wasn’t able to do anything for Jeff and was worried that he would go back to his old state. Jeff doesn’t care about that and tries to convince him to stay with him. Jeff’s crazy mother finds out about their relationship and tries to kill Terrence but accidentally stabs Jeff. While Jeff sad in the hospital recovering, Terrence leaves and takes the time to try to survive without Jeff. He realizes that Jeff was his only reason for living but didn’t want to put all that pressure on him so he tries to figure out how to live on his own. After Jeff gets out he tries to find Terrence and realizes he left so he calls him and Terrence told him that he is going to try to let go of him. Jeff tells him that he will never let go if him and will be waiting for him. We fast forward to Jeff’s graduation day and Terrence appears. Jeff holds on tight to Terrence and Terrence asks him if he’s sure that he wants to stay with him because he won’t be able to have kids, won’t be able to get his moms blessing and there’s still a possibility that he will go the way he was before. Jeff tells Terrence that all he needs is for him to be at his side. They move in together and are happy to be at each other’s side. It was hard to complete this since at the beginning it seemed like it would’ve been a toxic relationship and makes me think that the seme didn’t deserve the uke but they love one another and the seme would do anything to make the uke happy and healthy. You have to get through so many boundaries while reading this story which made me consider dropping it many times but that’s what makes it a good story and I’m so happy I didn’t end up dropping it. Rating: 9.8/10
Cocoon of the Heart