Lovely. I'm searching random pairings today, and this came up, and it's great. I was almost choking up by the end... I'm hoping that fluff ensues?

aw! very sweet. wonderful fic. hope you write more of the same pairing

“How could you die -- just -- just when I realised I need you?”

Anything you write is simply heaven and this was no exception. I adored that line - tears streaming down my face. When I saw the D/R, I was surprised but your explanation for the connection was plausible and honest. Beautifully written, intense emotion. Wonderful.