why is it that the good writers always keep the writing so short? *sighs* good capture of the bondage mentality.

Oh, now -this- I really want on my C2. Can't be picky about Soubi/Kio fics, considering the overall lack, but there are certain fics that really do the characters and relationship justice, and for me, this is one of them.

I love Nagisa's anger (and jealousy). I love Soubi's sudden shame (and realization that maybe it hadn't been all right) and his betrayal (so it wasn't really for me?). I love most of all Soubi's need to be desired, his mothlike impulse to destroy himself against the first sign of light in his life. The most tragic thing about Soubi and Kio is that Kio can't save Soubi, no matter how much Kio wants to and Soubi needs to be saved. That you capture all of this in just a few strokes is, well, breathtaking. I'm floundering for more.

Oh, yes, so a Kio/Soubi C2, if I may?

This is marvelous. Absolutely beautiful.
You captured so much with so few words.
A really nice piece, good job.

* faints *

I love the pain behind this piece written in first-person.

It was so raw and real!