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When I Leave, Will You Finally Understand Why Storms Are Named After People?

Summary:

Kellin always valued his own happiness above anyone else's, Vic felt very differently until he left.

In a series of excessive, bitter, and threatening letters, Vic describes every emotion Kellin has him feeling. Kellin has to find a way to stop the madness before he ends up dead or even worse, exposed for his true colours.

Notes:

Before I say anything else, sorry about the first chapter being so short! I'm still in the process of planning what lengths I want the chapters to be, but I promise they will be longer.

As you may already know, this story is going to be dark. There's going to be a lot of graphic scenes that can be extremely triggering so do read with caution. Some of the themes being tackled include abuse, suicide, rape and revenge.

That being said, if you are prepared to read this story then I do hope you enjoy. A lot of stories within this story have a lot of meaning (and some truth) and are being told as a way to help me out. It's difficult to explain, but I do hope you enjoy this story nevertheless. :)

Chapter 1: Subtle In Seattle

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When Vic wrote his first letter, he was calm. He didn't want to come across as angry, overly upset or extremely jealous. He simply wanted to give Kellin a subtle reminder that he was hurt, and certainly not over him. Vic didn't know how to write calmly. He only knew exaggerated, dramatic language. His works were a perfect reflection of his personality and the way he had changed from a hopeless romantic to an unforgiving individual who invested himself far too heavily in his previous heartbreak. To start this first letter, Vic drew inspiration from the view outside his window. It was wet and murky, but still and that made it very peaceful.

Where do I start? You left a mark that stayed. 
This story arc has left me crying on my best of days. 
I miss you more than you could ever comprehend. 
Please come back to me, I miss my best friend. 

Subtle in Seattle

Vic was satisfied with his first letter. He knew Kellin would laugh at it, think nothing of it and pass it off as him just taking a little longer than he should to get over the breakup. Vic didn't want to pour everything he felt into the one letter, no, he wanted to slowly ease in to show his pain, crawling under Kellin's skin and striking him when he was most weak. He was going to know exactly how he had left Vic feeling, and much, much worse. 

Kellin smirked and chuckled lightly, scrunching up the letter and tossing it in the dustbin. "What was that?" His partner Oli asked. "Just another real estate agent wanting to buy the house. I think he's already asked like what, three times? Does he even realise we're renting?" Kellin replied, wrapping his arms round Oli's waist. Oli giggled and turned around, embracing his boyfriend tightly, deeply inhaling his sweet scent. "I'm nothing without you." He mumbled into Kellin's chest. Kellin placed a kiss on his forehead and held him tightly. 'I know.' Kellin thought.