hepburn had it easy, 2/2

[wakeyourheart]

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My heart! I loved how quietly we are shown that Mark has always been a beautiful human being in this story. He is so gorgeous, and earnest in a soft, Mark way. He wanted to do well. THAT KILLS ME. Oo, and it's so nice to have Eduardo's POV at the end because after the movie, we know just how much final clubs mean to Mark, so being able to fill that emotional puzzle piece in myself as a reader made it even more fulfilling. I love the idea that Mark shines so brightly at the 20-person dinner. I love that he uses his newfound powers for good. Oof. I love when writers give Mark something other than thefacebook to pour himself into. I love reading what his energies can do.

And then!!!

I wasn’t expecting you to make me laugh and impress me and be this completely fascinating guy that I couldn’t wait to spend time with. I didn’t know that you were all these good things that you are [...] you’re a person. Suits and table manners and social skills be damned. You’re this smart person with this dry sense of humor that most people don’t get, and they’re missing out. Everyone, all those people at the Porc who laughed - they’re missing out.

Like, how is it that Eduardo just naturally, sincerely says the most validating, soul-affirming words anyone could possibly ever say to Mark? I CAN'T EVEN. Just. This is, like, the most beautiful pearl of self-worth I can possibly imagine for Mark. This dude who was literally accepted into the most prestigious final club at Harvard turns it down because he thinks Mark is more valuable. I've seen people use "falling down in a circle and die" before, BUT I NEVER KNEW WHAT IT MEANT UNTIL NOW.

Not to mention every other little moment that was gorgeous, like Eduardo wondering how Mark's mom could've ever given up on him, or how Dustin was pissed enough to be dismissive of Eduardo, or holding hands outside of the Porc, or starting with silverware, loooollllll, working from the outside-in. I rolled my eyes and giggled with delight. Everyone starts with the silverware (hello, Labor Day weekend Titanic marathon). The unflattering tie! The horror. VANISHING SALAD. Go easy on him, Wardo, that's less of a Mark thing and more of an undergrad thing. ALL THE FOOD WILL DISAPPEAR, EXACTLY RIGHT.

Wheeeee, I hope you write more. This whole thing made me super happy.