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Infinity: Chapter 7
Title: Infinity
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sunshine_173
Rating: G - like, one mediocre naughty word. if even that.
Pairing: BellDom
Summary: Matt is a piano protégé. Dom is a painter who excels passed many his age. They meet at a young age and strike up an instant friendship. From friends to lovers, this is their story, spanning over a course of over two decades.
Feedback: I'm a comment whore. Every time I read one, miniature fairies take handfuls of love from my heart and dispense them into yours.
Disclaimer: I think if I owned Muse, you would know about it. They're a bit famous so I doubt it'd be something easily hidden.
Warning: I feel so redundant with this. NOTHING HAPPENING. If there was, it would be considered child pornography, and that shit ain't kosher.
Note: Yayy another chapter! I'll be completely honest, I'm very insecure about this one. I haven't done something like this before and I'm not sure how I feel. It also took for fucking ever to write. Idek. But it's here. :D Thanksies tolalalive23 for helping me figure out what I was doing with this basically every moment since yesterday night. Oh, and every grammatical, punctual, or spelling error you come across is completely intentional. I was trying to make it more authentic so you tell me if it was shit or not. <3
Selection of letters: April 1993 – October 1995
10 April, 1993
Matt,
I don’t think I ever wrote a letter back to someone as fast as I am right now. I dont really know when you’ll get this though, so it’s probably not that fast. Whatever though. It’s great that you’re doing good!! I’m not mad at you for not replying, I was just really worried. Honestly I had no idea if you were ok or not cos it didn’t sound like nice stuff was happening over there. I was actually thinking that you decided to stop talking to me haha. I’m just really glad you’re ok and it was just something kinda simple. You are totally ok though right? I like this idea, we can be like…penpals or something. Especially since it’s real secretive. Makes it seem like we’re undercover almost. Well im going to go ahead and stop here. I don’t really know what else to say… I hope you get this soon!! Im gonna clean my room before my mum wakes up.
Peace, Dom
16 April, 1993
Dom,
Man am I happy you replied! I was really worried you wouldnt for a bit. I think this penpal stuff is gonna work out since ive been staying at my grans more often. I think itll be easy, ya know? Its awesome you arent mad at me. I guess I was thinking too much. I do that sometimes. Most of the time. Yeah im ok. Nothing has really changed round the house, though it sucks that I cant play piano when im home. My gran says that im really suceeding and I should think about taking actual real lessons but try to get into an advanced class. I dont know if I can do it cos my mum and dad probably wont pay. Whatever though. I think im doing rather good on my own. How is it over there in London? Ive always wondered what the city was like. I dont really remember anything from Cambridge. Have fun cleaning? Haha.
matt
7 June, 1993
Dom,
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SHEET MUSIC BOOK. I love it!! Seriously dude its the best gift ever! I just got it from my gran today, more like an hour ago. It was awesome to see you again, even though it was for a few hours. I hope your gran is ok, I didnt know she was sick till my gran told me you and your dad were coming down for a couple days. Im excited, school is out in a week! I think its the same time for you yeah? Talk to you next time, Matt.
18 July, 1993
Matt,
Sorry that it took awhile till I replied, I haven't really been home the last week so I just now got your letter. I dont have many plans for summer truthfully.... I've just been hanging out with two of my best mates a lot. I think you would like them. Tom and Morgan are them by the way. If you ever come to London, they wanna meet you. They're rather cool, I think youd like them. So me and my dad might be coming back to Teignmouth to see my gran again. She isnt sick anymore but I know he still worries about her. Anyway though. How has summer been for you? Is it still all rainy down there like it was last month? If it is that sucks, but theres not really a difference here so I guess it doesn't suck that bad. Oh!!! I almost forgot. There was that art gallery thing happening last week, remember? I ended up entering one of my paintings and it got accepted! Isnt that awesome? How many of those nocturne songs have you learned so far? Im telling you, i'll win that bet.
Gotta go to lunch so later
26 August, 1993
I think this is a waste of a letter. I also think my gran has an endless amount of stamps. I wonder if you'll be surprised when you get two letters instead of one. Anyway, its the end of summer holidays I guess so Im real worried. Im about to start my first year of secondary school in a week and I'm nervous about it. I dont know why I am. I really dont like school that much. I used to look at is like an escape from my mum and dad and brother, but now there's people at school who dont like me and they like to mess with me sometimes. I'm starting to hate it here in Teignmouth. I wish I could go to school with you. Then I would have friends. M.
30 August, 1993
matt,
im kinda ignoring the first letter cos i dont really know what to say back, sorry, and i feel like this one is important. i have a couple things to say. 1, year 7 isnt that bad. i liked it honestly. dont worry about it, its easy but i dunno how different your school and my school are. 2, are you bullied matt? you havent told me that... have they hurt you? like really bad? this is why i hate living in a different city miles away cos i want to beat the crap out of them if they hurt you. next time i come down there you tell me who messes with you and ill set them straight ok? school will be fine dude, dont worry! im sure they're just jealous of you and your awesome skills with the ladies.
dom
2 September, 1993
Dom the mighty,
Well... school blows. You were right about this year, it seems like it'll be cool. My english teacher is neat. She's kinda old but she's nice. Its only the second day but I think you're right, it will be kinda easy. Now the not so cool part... I guess those blokes still dont like me cos they ruffed me up a bit today at lunch. said i was too much of a girl to be allowed to wear trousers and a tie. i dont know what i did to make them not like me so much but sucks. dunno if you could take them, they're two years older and real big. though i just noticed that they're your age so maybe you could, but i dont want you getting hurt cos of me. ladies? psshhh, they dont know i exist.
M
20 December, 1993
Dom,
I planned this to be mailed to you EXACTLY on christmas day, so you should be reading this right now after you opened all your presents! hope you like you gift! I'm spending the Christmas holiday with my gran this year which is nice. Mum is off somewhere and dad is off somewhere and Paul doesn't really come home these days. Its snowing tons down here, its almost up to my waist! Ive had a cold the last few days so I cant go out in it which is a bummer. Oh I guess when you came down here with your parents, you really did show those guys whose boss!! I was leaving the grocers with gran yesterday and one of those blokes walked by and actually waved at me! can you believe it? I still dont trust him, but it's was cool. So thanks again. Well have an awesome christmas holiday!
M
25 December, 1993
Matt,
Best. Paints. Ever. Better than the ones my mum got me for my birthday, but dont tell her I said that... how was your christmas? Hopefully it was great. It's cool you get to spend the holidays with your gran. Ugh I have a cold too, its the worst. Your welcome! Its nice to know that my threats of severe bodily harm did not go forgotten hah. Oh, and good news. Me and my parents are going to head down there to spend New Years with my grandmum so we can hang out, yeah? I'll go ahead and end this. Off to bed.
Dom
10 February, 1994
Dom,
My father decided to not let me go to my grans anymore so I dont no if youll ever get this. I guess Ill keep writing you like normal and keep them in my school notes. Im sorry this is happening. I dont really know why he keeps doing this. Probably doesnt want me to be happy. At least he hasnt found out I still talk to you!
M
15 February, 1994
I dont want to tell you this cos I think youre gonna worry about me but youre really my only friend…I wish I lived in London. But uh my english teacher asked if I could come to her class after school and I did. She said she noticed the “appearance of several bruises” and was “wondering if anything was happening at my home.” I guess I never told you my dad hits me sometimes. Its not a lot! Just little things sometimes I guess. If I dont come home directly after school or whatever. Im used to it, its not really any big deal. But the other day I got real angry and yelled at Paul and my dad slapped me and I got a bruise on my cheek and I guess my teacher thinks Im abused now. She wants to talk with my parents and I dont know how to get her to not go so Im thinking I might just tell her I live with my gran but Im rubbish at lying. Im sorry if you think Im doing the wrong thing… I think if she talks to my mum and dad thatll it will only get bad. Please dont worry. Actually I might not send this one to you so if you read this part Im sorry again.
23 February, 1994
My parents argue a lot. Its rather annoying to be honest. I was trying to sleep last night and they just would not shut up. This kid that used to mess with me asked if I wanted to try a cigarette today and I did. I threw up. Dont try those, they taste terrible.
M
25 February, 1994
Great news!! I snuck into the music room during lunch today to practice the piano cos I havent been to grans in so long and I didnt know the music teacher eats lunch in her office so she heard me and at first she was angry that I snuck in without permission but I guess she heard enough of my version of requiem for a dream that she wants me to start coming in during lunch to practice! She said that she had no idea I played piano and she kept looking at me funny when I told her I never had real lessons but whatever. Shes really nice and her name is Miss Jacky and she said she thinks Im already good enough for the spring concert. Isnt that awesome??!
M
8 March, 1994
Miss Jacky says she’s never seen anything like me which I guess is good right? She also said I was a natural and that I should think about not quitting piano. My dad is going out of town in a couple of weeks so I should be able to walk over to my grans house cos I know my mum wont care, which means I can finally send these! Im getting tired so Im going to go to bed. Hope the moon is just as bright in London as it is here.
M
15 March, 1994
Matt,
It’s been almost a month since I last heard from you and honestly I’m kinda worried. I hope nothing happened… Not much is really going on up here. Well I don’t know what else to say, I just hope you get this and you’re ok.
Dom
24 March, 1994
Dom,
Finally!! I’m spending the rest of the week and the weekend at my grans and I finally get to mail you. I really dont even remember most of what I wrote but hopefully it was nothing too boring. Im feeling a bit lazy right now and dont want to go back and read through, though its only a handful.
M
28 March, 1994
Jesus Matt, here I thought you disappeared off the planet and you send me a million letters. I guess I’ll answer all of them here. Gotta say I’m glad you’re alive! 1) Ah ok. I was worried something worse had happened. Glad I was wrong. 2) And now I will worry. Why didnt you wanna tell me? I hate that your dad hurts you and I wish you wouldnt hide it from your teacher, it would be better if she knew cos then something could be done and you could, I dunno, live with your gran or something. Promise me you’ll talk to someone, please. 3) ugh Tom had me try one and it was terrible. 4) that’s great Matt! Seriously, its awesome that your teacher is cool with you playing the piano. She sounds nice. If you do the spring concert I’ll try to talk my mum into driving down there with me so we can see you. I have supreme powers of persuasion, ya know. I’ll go ahead and end it here, I have a homework and chores to do.
Reply soon! Dom
8 June, 1994
Matt,
Once again, another school year almost over, and once again, YOUR BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW! How old are you again? 40? Kidding! Haha. I hope you like your gift, it should be at your gran’s either now or tomorrow. Have a fantastic birthday and my dad and I will be coming to Teignmouth in a couple weeks and Tom said he’d ask his mum if he could come with us so you might meet one of my closest friends! Again, have fun tomorrow and hopefully I’ll see you soon.
Dom
15 July, 1994
Dom,
It was great seeing you again and meeting Tom. Hes a bit dorky but hes cool, so I like him. I still laugh every time I remember when he tripped and fell off the dock into the river. I’ve been practicing more on the guitar but it doesn’t have the same feel to it as a piano. Honestly I cant believe you gave me a guitar, I don’t care if it used to be your dads. Its beautiful and fun to play when Im in the mood so again many thanks! This is definitely an interesting summer so far. How has yours been since you got back?
M
23 December, 1994
Matt,
Aaaand it’s Christmas time!!! There is so much snow here that I cant even get out of my house to go play in it. I’m hoping the sun will come out so I can put this letter in the mailbox and that it’ll get to you soon. My mum found this Christmas tree and it is massive. I had to help my dad move it to the front room so that the star can go on top it. what are you and your gran doing for the holidays? Have a good one! Your present should be there by now.
Cheers, Dom
15 February, 1995
Dom,
It’s been getting a bit rough around my house lately. My parents won’t even look at each other and my mum now ignores both me and Paul. My father doesnt talk to me much and when he does its to tell me how much of a shite son I am and how worthless I am and how he knew he shouldnt of let my mum keep me. I try to ignore most of what he says but it hurts dom. It really hurts. Sometimes I wish he was hitting me instead cos at least that pain goes away. I stay at my grans almost every day now and she looks so sad when she sees me after ive left the house. I feel guilty because I know she worries about me and I dont really want her to. I wish you were here, or I was there.
24 February, 1995
Oh god Matt Im sorry that you have to listen to your dad call you those things. You dont deserve any of it, I hope you know that. You are so much better than what he says. You are no where near worthless, he’s the worthless one. You are brilliant and talented and intelligent and funny and he is nothing compared to you. Im happy that you have your grans to go to and that he doesn’t stop you from going there anymore. Don’t feel guilty, she has a right to worry. At least people aren’t giving you are hard time at school right? You damn near popular there! Be happy, mate. Something good is going to come out of this, I’m sure of it.
Peace, Dom.
18 May, 1995
Dom,
Well, I guess this would be called good news. For me, at least. My parents are getting a divorce. They finally agreed on it. I dunno why it took so long cos they hate each other. Dad left yesterday. Dunno where but I don’t think hes coming back. My mum doesn’t care much for me or Paul but I saw her crying yesterday and she just hugged me a little bit ago. It was so weird. She also told me it would be a good idea if I moved in with gran. She said they already talked and that gran agreed and would very much love to take care of me. That’s good, yeah?
M
4 October, 1995
Dom,
I’ll just keep this short cos I’m really excited and its hard to write this so you can read it but IM MOVING TO LONDON.
Matt
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A/N: I apologize if there were points when Matt or Dom were too mature sounding for their ages. One of the biggest difficulties with this, if not the main one, was trying to make myself have a 11-13 year old brain. Cos like, when I was those ages, I was...mature I guess. So I really have no idea how an 11 year old talks except for my close friend's annoying as fuck younger sister and I'll be damned if I'm basing my boys off of that thing. So if you caught any of those moments where they sounded like adults instead of little people, pleease let me know as I'm trying to work on that. I was going through chapter 1 out of boredom and read something I'd had Matt say and I was like, what the fuck ten year old says that? Who knows. anyway I'm rambling and I'm tired but SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK.
Author:
sunshine_173Rating: G - like, one mediocre naughty word. if even that.
Pairing: BellDom
Summary: Matt is a piano protégé. Dom is a painter who excels passed many his age. They meet at a young age and strike up an instant friendship. From friends to lovers, this is their story, spanning over a course of over two decades.
Feedback: I'm a comment whore. Every time I read one, miniature fairies take handfuls of love from my heart and dispense them into yours.
Disclaimer: I think if I owned Muse, you would know about it. They're a bit famous so I doubt it'd be something easily hidden.
Warning: I feel so redundant with this. NOTHING HAPPENING. If there was, it would be considered child pornography, and that shit ain't kosher.
Note: Yayy another chapter! I'll be completely honest, I'm very insecure about this one. I haven't done something like this before and I'm not sure how I feel. It also took for fucking ever to write. Idek. But it's here. :D Thanksies to
lalalive23 for helping me figure out what I was doing with this basically every moment since yesterday night. Oh, and every grammatical, punctual, or spelling error you come across is completely intentional. I was trying to make it more authentic so you tell me if it was shit or not. <3 Selection of letters: April 1993 – October 1995
10 April, 1993
Matt,
I don’t think I ever wrote a letter back to someone as fast as I am right now. I dont really know when you’ll get this though, so it’s probably not that fast. Whatever though. It’s great that you’re doing good!! I’m not mad at you for not replying, I was just really worried. Honestly I had no idea if you were ok or not cos it didn’t sound like nice stuff was happening over there. I was actually thinking that you decided to stop talking to me haha. I’m just really glad you’re ok and it was just something kinda simple. You are totally ok though right? I like this idea, we can be like…penpals or something. Especially since it’s real secretive. Makes it seem like we’re undercover almost. Well im going to go ahead and stop here. I don’t really know what else to say… I hope you get this soon!! Im gonna clean my room before my mum wakes up.
Peace, Dom
16 April, 1993
Dom,
Man am I happy you replied! I was really worried you wouldnt for a bit. I think this penpal stuff is gonna work out since ive been staying at my grans more often. I think itll be easy, ya know? Its awesome you arent mad at me. I guess I was thinking too much. I do that sometimes. Most of the time. Yeah im ok. Nothing has really changed round the house, though it sucks that I cant play piano when im home. My gran says that im really suceeding and I should think about taking actual real lessons but try to get into an advanced class. I dont know if I can do it cos my mum and dad probably wont pay. Whatever though. I think im doing rather good on my own. How is it over there in London? Ive always wondered what the city was like. I dont really remember anything from Cambridge. Have fun cleaning? Haha.
matt
7 June, 1993
Dom,
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SHEET MUSIC BOOK. I love it!! Seriously dude its the best gift ever! I just got it from my gran today, more like an hour ago. It was awesome to see you again, even though it was for a few hours. I hope your gran is ok, I didnt know she was sick till my gran told me you and your dad were coming down for a couple days. Im excited, school is out in a week! I think its the same time for you yeah? Talk to you next time, Matt.
18 July, 1993
Matt,
Sorry that it took awhile till I replied, I haven't really been home the last week so I just now got your letter. I dont have many plans for summer truthfully.... I've just been hanging out with two of my best mates a lot. I think you would like them. Tom and Morgan are them by the way. If you ever come to London, they wanna meet you. They're rather cool, I think youd like them. So me and my dad might be coming back to Teignmouth to see my gran again. She isnt sick anymore but I know he still worries about her. Anyway though. How has summer been for you? Is it still all rainy down there like it was last month? If it is that sucks, but theres not really a difference here so I guess it doesn't suck that bad. Oh!!! I almost forgot. There was that art gallery thing happening last week, remember? I ended up entering one of my paintings and it got accepted! Isnt that awesome? How many of those nocturne songs have you learned so far? Im telling you, i'll win that bet.
Gotta go to lunch so later
26 August, 1993
I think this is a waste of a letter. I also think my gran has an endless amount of stamps. I wonder if you'll be surprised when you get two letters instead of one. Anyway, its the end of summer holidays I guess so Im real worried. Im about to start my first year of secondary school in a week and I'm nervous about it. I dont know why I am. I really dont like school that much. I used to look at is like an escape from my mum and dad and brother, but now there's people at school who dont like me and they like to mess with me sometimes. I'm starting to hate it here in Teignmouth. I wish I could go to school with you. Then I would have friends. M.
30 August, 1993
matt,
im kinda ignoring the first letter cos i dont really know what to say back, sorry, and i feel like this one is important. i have a couple things to say. 1, year 7 isnt that bad. i liked it honestly. dont worry about it, its easy but i dunno how different your school and my school are. 2, are you bullied matt? you havent told me that... have they hurt you? like really bad? this is why i hate living in a different city miles away cos i want to beat the crap out of them if they hurt you. next time i come down there you tell me who messes with you and ill set them straight ok? school will be fine dude, dont worry! im sure they're just jealous of you and your awesome skills with the ladies.
dom
2 September, 1993
Dom the mighty,
Well... school blows. You were right about this year, it seems like it'll be cool. My english teacher is neat. She's kinda old but she's nice. Its only the second day but I think you're right, it will be kinda easy. Now the not so cool part... I guess those blokes still dont like me cos they ruffed me up a bit today at lunch. said i was too much of a girl to be allowed to wear trousers and a tie. i dont know what i did to make them not like me so much but sucks. dunno if you could take them, they're two years older and real big. though i just noticed that they're your age so maybe you could, but i dont want you getting hurt cos of me. ladies? psshhh, they dont know i exist.
M
20 December, 1993
Dom,
I planned this to be mailed to you EXACTLY on christmas day, so you should be reading this right now after you opened all your presents! hope you like you gift! I'm spending the Christmas holiday with my gran this year which is nice. Mum is off somewhere and dad is off somewhere and Paul doesn't really come home these days. Its snowing tons down here, its almost up to my waist! Ive had a cold the last few days so I cant go out in it which is a bummer. Oh I guess when you came down here with your parents, you really did show those guys whose boss!! I was leaving the grocers with gran yesterday and one of those blokes walked by and actually waved at me! can you believe it? I still dont trust him, but it's was cool. So thanks again. Well have an awesome christmas holiday!
M
25 December, 1993
Matt,
Best. Paints. Ever. Better than the ones my mum got me for my birthday, but dont tell her I said that... how was your christmas? Hopefully it was great. It's cool you get to spend the holidays with your gran. Ugh I have a cold too, its the worst. Your welcome! Its nice to know that my threats of severe bodily harm did not go forgotten hah. Oh, and good news. Me and my parents are going to head down there to spend New Years with my grandmum so we can hang out, yeah? I'll go ahead and end this. Off to bed.
Dom
10 February, 1994
Dom,
My father decided to not let me go to my grans anymore so I dont no if youll ever get this. I guess Ill keep writing you like normal and keep them in my school notes. Im sorry this is happening. I dont really know why he keeps doing this. Probably doesnt want me to be happy. At least he hasnt found out I still talk to you!
M
15 February, 1994
I dont want to tell you this cos I think youre gonna worry about me but youre really my only friend…I wish I lived in London. But uh my english teacher asked if I could come to her class after school and I did. She said she noticed the “appearance of several bruises” and was “wondering if anything was happening at my home.” I guess I never told you my dad hits me sometimes. Its not a lot! Just little things sometimes I guess. If I dont come home directly after school or whatever. Im used to it, its not really any big deal. But the other day I got real angry and yelled at Paul and my dad slapped me and I got a bruise on my cheek and I guess my teacher thinks Im abused now. She wants to talk with my parents and I dont know how to get her to not go so Im thinking I might just tell her I live with my gran but Im rubbish at lying. Im sorry if you think Im doing the wrong thing… I think if she talks to my mum and dad thatll it will only get bad. Please dont worry. Actually I might not send this one to you so if you read this part Im sorry again.
23 February, 1994
My parents argue a lot. Its rather annoying to be honest. I was trying to sleep last night and they just would not shut up. This kid that used to mess with me asked if I wanted to try a cigarette today and I did. I threw up. Dont try those, they taste terrible.
M
25 February, 1994
Great news!! I snuck into the music room during lunch today to practice the piano cos I havent been to grans in so long and I didnt know the music teacher eats lunch in her office so she heard me and at first she was angry that I snuck in without permission but I guess she heard enough of my version of requiem for a dream that she wants me to start coming in during lunch to practice! She said that she had no idea I played piano and she kept looking at me funny when I told her I never had real lessons but whatever. Shes really nice and her name is Miss Jacky and she said she thinks Im already good enough for the spring concert. Isnt that awesome??!
M
8 March, 1994
Miss Jacky says she’s never seen anything like me which I guess is good right? She also said I was a natural and that I should think about not quitting piano. My dad is going out of town in a couple of weeks so I should be able to walk over to my grans house cos I know my mum wont care, which means I can finally send these! Im getting tired so Im going to go to bed. Hope the moon is just as bright in London as it is here.
M
15 March, 1994
Matt,
It’s been almost a month since I last heard from you and honestly I’m kinda worried. I hope nothing happened… Not much is really going on up here. Well I don’t know what else to say, I just hope you get this and you’re ok.
Dom
24 March, 1994
Dom,
Finally!! I’m spending the rest of the week and the weekend at my grans and I finally get to mail you. I really dont even remember most of what I wrote but hopefully it was nothing too boring. Im feeling a bit lazy right now and dont want to go back and read through, though its only a handful.
M
28 March, 1994
Jesus Matt, here I thought you disappeared off the planet and you send me a million letters. I guess I’ll answer all of them here. Gotta say I’m glad you’re alive! 1) Ah ok. I was worried something worse had happened. Glad I was wrong. 2) And now I will worry. Why didnt you wanna tell me? I hate that your dad hurts you and I wish you wouldnt hide it from your teacher, it would be better if she knew cos then something could be done and you could, I dunno, live with your gran or something. Promise me you’ll talk to someone, please. 3) ugh Tom had me try one and it was terrible. 4) that’s great Matt! Seriously, its awesome that your teacher is cool with you playing the piano. She sounds nice. If you do the spring concert I’ll try to talk my mum into driving down there with me so we can see you. I have supreme powers of persuasion, ya know. I’ll go ahead and end it here, I have a homework and chores to do.
Reply soon! Dom
8 June, 1994
Matt,
Once again, another school year almost over, and once again, YOUR BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW! How old are you again? 40? Kidding! Haha. I hope you like your gift, it should be at your gran’s either now or tomorrow. Have a fantastic birthday and my dad and I will be coming to Teignmouth in a couple weeks and Tom said he’d ask his mum if he could come with us so you might meet one of my closest friends! Again, have fun tomorrow and hopefully I’ll see you soon.
Dom
15 July, 1994
Dom,
It was great seeing you again and meeting Tom. Hes a bit dorky but hes cool, so I like him. I still laugh every time I remember when he tripped and fell off the dock into the river. I’ve been practicing more on the guitar but it doesn’t have the same feel to it as a piano. Honestly I cant believe you gave me a guitar, I don’t care if it used to be your dads. Its beautiful and fun to play when Im in the mood so again many thanks! This is definitely an interesting summer so far. How has yours been since you got back?
M
23 December, 1994
Matt,
Aaaand it’s Christmas time!!! There is so much snow here that I cant even get out of my house to go play in it. I’m hoping the sun will come out so I can put this letter in the mailbox and that it’ll get to you soon. My mum found this Christmas tree and it is massive. I had to help my dad move it to the front room so that the star can go on top it. what are you and your gran doing for the holidays? Have a good one! Your present should be there by now.
Cheers, Dom
15 February, 1995
Dom,
It’s been getting a bit rough around my house lately. My parents won’t even look at each other and my mum now ignores both me and Paul. My father doesnt talk to me much and when he does its to tell me how much of a shite son I am and how worthless I am and how he knew he shouldnt of let my mum keep me. I try to ignore most of what he says but it hurts dom. It really hurts. Sometimes I wish he was hitting me instead cos at least that pain goes away. I stay at my grans almost every day now and she looks so sad when she sees me after ive left the house. I feel guilty because I know she worries about me and I dont really want her to. I wish you were here, or I was there.
24 February, 1995
Oh god Matt Im sorry that you have to listen to your dad call you those things. You dont deserve any of it, I hope you know that. You are so much better than what he says. You are no where near worthless, he’s the worthless one. You are brilliant and talented and intelligent and funny and he is nothing compared to you. Im happy that you have your grans to go to and that he doesn’t stop you from going there anymore. Don’t feel guilty, she has a right to worry. At least people aren’t giving you are hard time at school right? You damn near popular there! Be happy, mate. Something good is going to come out of this, I’m sure of it.
Peace, Dom.
18 May, 1995
Dom,
Well, I guess this would be called good news. For me, at least. My parents are getting a divorce. They finally agreed on it. I dunno why it took so long cos they hate each other. Dad left yesterday. Dunno where but I don’t think hes coming back. My mum doesn’t care much for me or Paul but I saw her crying yesterday and she just hugged me a little bit ago. It was so weird. She also told me it would be a good idea if I moved in with gran. She said they already talked and that gran agreed and would very much love to take care of me. That’s good, yeah?
M
4 October, 1995
Dom,
I’ll just keep this short cos I’m really excited and its hard to write this so you can read it but IM MOVING TO LONDON.
Matt
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A/N: I apologize if there were points when Matt or Dom were too mature sounding for their ages. One of the biggest difficulties with this, if not the main one, was trying to make myself have a 11-13 year old brain. Cos like, when I was those ages, I was...mature I guess. So I really have no idea how an 11 year old talks except for my close friend's annoying as fuck younger sister and I'll be damned if I'm basing my boys off of that thing. So if you caught any of those moments where they sounded like adults instead of little people, pleease let me know as I'm trying to work on that. I was going through chapter 1 out of boredom and read something I'd had Matt say and I was like, what the fuck ten year old says that? Who knows. anyway I'm rambling and I'm tired but SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK.
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I found it the other day and read it all over two days, and then I saw the update and gasped and squealed and ran to read it!
I love this, they're so adorable <3
YAY MATT MOVING TO LONDON!!
And you did make their maturity believable, don't worry. I noticed like halfway through how their grammar and punctuation got better as they got older lol
can't wait for more! :D
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Two things. 1) That comment just made me so happy :D. Thank you for reading dear!! 2) I...fucking love your avatar.
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I really love this fic. Now you're back on the saddle, so to speak, I hope we'll get fast updates *nudge, nudge*
Cheers <3
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And of course, that last letter is so full of hope! I simply cannot wait for the next chapter!
<333
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BUT that doesnt dilute how happy your comment makes me! <333
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No, I think your boys are perfect. My brother and his friends used to be like that at that age, but now (at 14/15) most of them type properly but they still act immature when they're together. XD
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Oh good, thank god haha. That was the biggest thing I was worried about so i'm happy it went over well. thanks!
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I loved to read those letters... And Matt is moving to london? Interesting :)
xxx
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Sometimes I wish he was hitting me instead cos at least that pain goes away.
^At that bit I started crying. :') Poor Matt! I hope everything will be better for him now!
*hugs*
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thank you dear!! <3 <3
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ps: hate Matt´s parents. Bastards.
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Ikr, ungrateful assholes
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