You're brilliant with imagery. I think I've said that about 52.7 times already, but whatever. You always write such sad stories, but it's a nice break from all the 'happily ever after' ones on this site.

I really liked this, I loved your style, and sprite spillage of oxymorons, "his nonchalance goes into overdrive" luvd it :)

beautiful - just beautiful.
darling.
'the flame in his heart burns hot in his chest'