Hello!! I'm too shy to comment on ao3, but I was sooo happy with the update I decided to comment here (anon, but it's one step at a time, right?).
First, I LOVE YOU FIC, seriously! I never expected to become so attached to this rareship, but I have read and reread each chaper many times every day. Your take on Alex and Marc's relationship is so different from what I'm used to reading, it's so refreshing. And Vale too, sometimes people write him in a way it makes me dislike him, but here his actions feel realistic, his friendship with Alex as the years go by is so nice, even if they take so long to call it that.
Love to see Alex's conflicting emotions about Marc, like yes, it's his brother, but at the same time his rival, so how can Alex feel completely happy for him if he's fighting and competing for the same thing? I feel like this trip to "Tokyo" made Marc even more suspicious, can't wait to see it!
Aw, Alex waiting for Vale and then sleeping there was so cute! I found it so funny that Alex's resolve to hide his feelings about Vale crumbled so easily, but I can't blame him when Vale's acting like that, so amiable and content.
This half of the chapter was a rollercoaster of feelings, one second I was nervous, the other I was elated. Alex was impulsive, but so brave confessing! I was holding my breath, hoping that Vale wouldn't reject him. I couldn't believe when Vale said it was only a crush, they spend years slowly building their relationship to what it is now, Alex wouldn't risk it for so little.
It was hilarious seeing him so afraid of Marc's reaction, I know it will complicate things, but don't worry, Vale, Alex will protect you!
I couldn't stop smiling when Vale accepted Alex's advances. When Alex said to focus on him, I couldn't help but remember his interview when he told the journalists to focus on his career and not Marc's.
Their kiss scenes were a mix of hot, adorable and so loving! So jealous of Alex, but who wouldn't want to hold Vale's waist, tug his hair and hear him giggle? I loved that Alex was so sappy, he's so in Iove! And Vale's such a tease, but he seems as enamoured as Alex.
I could talk even more, but I don't want to bother you more than I already did. I just really love this fic and it makes me really happy to read it. Thanks for updating, I can't wait for the next chapter!
dearest anon thank you so much for your kind words!! I really struggle to properly articulate my appreciation, but please just know you've made me very happy :)))
I promise you are never bothering me by leaving a comment, on ao3 or anon or whatever way you are most comfortable with! one of the greatest joys of writing for me is hearing others thoughts so this is loveeellllyyy <3