This story was very sad. It didn't help that my name is Autumn, so I put myself in A's position. That made it even sadder to me.

That was beautiful.

I'm not really sure if there's any other good way to start the review for this story besides letting you know that much. I've been meaning to review this lovely piece for a while so here I go:

The first time I read this I was in tears by the last four days, and sobbing by the last seconds of A's life. It touched me really deep in my heart, it was so emotional and painful and beautifully detailed. The way you characterized B was spot-on, I don't think people realize that he wasn't always totally manic, but a more quiet type of insanity sometimes. And I love that you showed he could love and feel regret. He does have those emotions even though he may not always seem like it, and I think you did a brilliant job making them visable. For A, let me say you bought his character to life for me. I always refer to him as Autumn now ever since I read this. The way you designed him and made his past at Wammy's, emotions, actions, and relationships so tangible was magical for me. I think my heart about broke when B slipped and said L. Poor Autumn. My heart went out to be during the fight though. He was really hurting. And when Autumn died, I think I forgot to breathe for a moment. [Beyond's eerie calmness was a really nice touch, too.] As B would say, I rained for a long time before I took a deep breath to let it all sink in.

This barely does justice to what I was really trying to say but as long as you know you really touched my heart, it will suffice.

-matty

Holy crap, that was REALLY depressing.

That was brilliant.

Are you sure English isn't your first language? If it isn't, I am insanely jealous, you're an amazing writer. This is the best B/A story I have read, and the sad fact is, if B hadn't let himself get swept away by L his 'anorexic princess' and he wasn't so desperate to get close to the man who has no friends then perhaps A wouldn't have even contemplated killing himself.

I liked the use of the word 'raining' instead of 'crying' because it reflected the fact that B doesn't understand humans as well as others, namely A, and he connects the pain that A feels, even if he doesn't realise this, with his own pain. You're right, raining is not the same as crying, but B perhaps doesn't think of it that way, he may not even know what crying is, yes, the scientific facts relating to tear ducts etc, but perhaps he doesn't understand what provokes it.

In the end, L should learn there can only ever be one L, and you shouldn't force people to live up to an unattainable legacy; much like the Death Note, being L's successor can only bring misery and misfortune, Near being the only remotely well off character from Wammy's in the end.

Ah, I've rambled long enough now.

Added to my favourites.

RippedIntoPieces

That was awesome!

Quite simply, I loved this. And yeah, I cried twice at the end where he lay A's head on a pillow and when A lost the will to live and blamed L, all because he changed B. T_T

I really loved your story!

Wow... It makes sense...

You know, if B had said something earlier... I don't think A would've died... *curls up in corner* So depressing...

Honestly, I think that if B hadn't been pushed so hard, and called "Backup" to top it off, he would've been just fine...

God.. damn... *severely depressed* Ugh... Beautiful story, but I think it's time for some harmless, MxN fluffiness...

I'm not quite sure why I haven't reviewed this yet...

Because wow... wow! This is so truly amazing... I can't find any words. Brilliant, fantastic, sad, wonderful, I love this fanfic so much it hurts. Really, this is the most believable B/A-fic I've ever read.

Once again, amazing.

i really liked this

especually A's personality cause i can really relate to it alot

it was a nice story

i actually read the whole thing which i don't do alot w/ really long fictions but urs was really good

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Woah! that was absolutely incredible! it was so sad! I loved it! and I've never read a story that more than just mentioned A before, but I really liked the name you came up with for him. I think thats a perfect characterizaton of A, and B's was right on! total awesomeness! thanks for writing and posting this! .

...oh my god... this is just about exactly, exactly how I imagined B's past to have been. From how A looked, to the love, the fighting- and the breaking and- ohgod- I cant stop crying.

God... I hope your friend the best, and I thank you for writing this.

Bloody friggin' brilliant. That's about all I can say...! Seriously, that was awesomely written. I usually hate yaoi (dunno what made me click on this fic, but I'm uber-glad I did, despite the yaoi lemon-I would've done without it, but it was so tied into the plot that it added so much... kudos). From the writing style (there's only a couple words I'd change) to the way you play out their motives and emotions and even touch on their backgrounds... I almost cried. Bravo, cuz that never happens. Wonderfully legit reasons why A and B turned out the ways they did... and you did it in a way that a reader can relate to them, and all... Seriously, brilliant.

It was really good

Very sad, I almost cried at some points.

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I feel so sorry for L though.

Because all this stuffs going on and he's probably just sat at his house like:

"Hmm. I wondah how dem kids from Whammy's house are doin'." Roflol.

But yeah anywayz you should make a sequel.

And holyshitz btw that was long.

Ah well.

Was worth it.

*Adds story to favourites*

This was really good! It's amazing! I love the way you made B say "raining" instead of "crying". That really stabbed my heart in a good way (if there is a good way to stab a heart o.O) Anyway, I love it. :3

I have to say that I just went to your profile and I cannot believe that English isn't your first write in English better than most high schoolers in America.

That and your creative brain goo must be magic.I must say that that was one of the most original stories I have ever not only that,it has A in 's so cool.I don't even know if A was a boy or or a girl but the way you portray him was just amazing.

I'm sorry about your would make me so sad if I thought one of my friends was anorexic.I know hoe it feels of my friends cuts and it just makes me so sad and scared,I hope you can help your friend.