keeping is downward and doubting and never (quinn/santana)

[intobrakelights]

Title: keeping is downward and doubting and never
Author: intobrakelights/definexfreedom on tumblr
Pairing: Quinn/Santana
Rating: R
Length: ~2500
Spoilers: There's not really anything.
Warnings: Character death. Non-graphic depictions of sex.
Summary: Several years later, everything comes crashing down.

Comments

[hypno_green]

Can I just say that this was incredibly beautiful and sad. My heart clenched in my chest and my eyes stung.

It was just wow. I'm kinda quenchless(which for me is odd)

I just loved it.

[intobrakelights]

This has taken me way too long to get around to the comments, but just: god, thank you so much. ♥ I'm always uncertain about writing angst, so I'm really happy to heat it worked out for you.

[perfectly_vague]

This was something really, brilliantly special.

First of all, what caught my eye was your *epic* BTVS icon... and then I noticed you were writing my OTP, so I had no choice but to read, and I'm SO glad I did. Normally, I'm a sappy, happily-ever-after reader and writer, but I cannot deny how phenomenal this story was (even though it did break my heart).

I love the additional level and intricacies you added that deal with Quinn's grief and why in ways it's so much harder than it would have been otherwise. The line about Santana being her favorite memory was beautiful, memorable, and perfect.

I'm embarrassed to say that I'm not sure I get the ending... I don't know if it's apart of her dream, if it's a note that Santana left before she died, or whatnot... and that's the only thing that has me kind of scratching my head... xD

But regardless, this story was truly wonderful. One of my favorite Quinntana fics of all time (you should consider posting it to the Quinntana community if you haven't already).

Amazing job <3

[intobrakelights]

I don't even know what to say; I'm so incredibly flattered by this comment. (You'd think as a something-like-a-writer I could, you know, use words sometimes, but alas.)

I'm glad you liked the icon, though. *g* BTVS is kind of the best.

In terms of the ending, my original intention was, yeah, it was meant as a note sometime prior to Santana's death. :)

But just...wow, thank you thank you so much.

holy jeezus

[phandomsock]

Wow, so i'm supposed to be working and i found this story on Tumblr (cause i was totally *not* working when i'm supposed to be) and OMG. TEARS.

This is so well done... the angst, the grief, the flashbacks, the voice in Quinn's ear that is so very Santana.. UGH. I'm choking up thinking about it! SO so so good. I'm not much for angst, i used to think, but sometimes it's just so poignant.

Little things that i absolutely loved: Puck and how he understands, Rachel takes care of everything because they're best friends, the note at the end--THIS BROKE ME.

At any rate, *Very* good job.

Re: holy jeezus

[intobrakelights]

Haha, you definitely just described my life when I'm not doing work! Tumblr.

But, ugh, this is just so sweet and I'm so happy everything worked out well for you and just thank you thank you thank you for this comment. I'm smiling like an idiot.

I'm not usually one to write angst, to be honest, but sometimes things happen, apparently, haha.

THANK YOU. <3

[intobrakelights]

I'm so very glad I did, then, and thank you for the comment - it really means a lot. :D

[oh_hail_nah]

My mind has been blown. This was absolutely magnificent and so beautifully written. I think you hit the nail on the head with how a Quinn/Santana relationship would work, and how a Santana character death fic would develop.

Loved it, thank you.

[intobrakelights]

Thank you, wow. It was my first time attempting to write them (although I have a distinct feeling it will not be the last), so I'm thrilled you thought it seemed coherent in terms of their characters.

♥♥♥