#Rinch Fest 23

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Stories written for @rinchfest 2023

A Promise to Commitment [G]

Summary:

Harold couldn't understand why John had taken this road to keep them warm. He wasn't complaining, but he didn't understand. Until he did.

Prompts used:

Huddling for Warmth • Belly • Nesting The Oh of Realization • Hurt/Comfort

Surviving and Found [G]

Summary:

After John's death, Harold found himself among people and in places he loved. Real or not, he kept searching for whom he had lost, until he found him.

Prompts used:

Family • Flowers • Food/Drinks/Cooking Time Travel/Loop • “Always”

Mending Broken Hearts [G]

Summary:

Neither could tell what it was they felt, and it was annoying and painful and left them alone, giving affection from afar. Until they finally, finally, find themselves at the same page.

Prompts used:

Mutual Pining • “Five+1”

Putting Down Walls [G]

Summary:

Everything started when Harold refected about how John respected his boundaries. More than anyone else, while he was determined to break every little one down. That reflection led to today... and today was the start of a new life. And a trip to Prague. To begin with.

Prompts used:

 Boundaries •  Wedding/Marriage

Creature Comforts [G]

He had led a life without indulging in anything other people loved. The exceptions of the things he loved to do were known only to him. Or so he thought. Harold would make certain John had everything he desired. And by everything, he meant everything. Everyone as well.

Chapter 1

Prompts used:

Pets/Animals • Music

Chapter 2 (written for catch up day)

Dancing • Bookshop • Declaration of Love • Retirement

Chapter 2 was partly inspired by @ununpredictableme's Flight of Fancy (The bookshop part)