Ooh, I like it.

Though I remember being all excited when I thought this was Minerva/Holly...haha.
But I like this, too. You depict these emotions quite well. Writing from experience, perhaps?
Only one thing: "it almost hurted physically"
That should say 'hurt'
That's all though. Keep writing!

Love,
Carino

this is just so frickin' wrong

Wow, tis was really good, even though I'm not into the whole Mulch/Holly thing. Well done.