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I just....... UGH. So much frustration. Mike is a nice guy and I can't hate him no matter how much I want too. Dany just needs to kick it in gear. And yes, I am demanding you let Anna and Dany have their own intimate scene. Even if it's like 50 chapters away.

Love this story. Love Dany. Love the Sharks.

sorry, i don't have time to read your story,
but i'm sure it's amazing,
wanna know why?
because your summary
=best song ever <3
Keep on writing!

I thought it was Dany, I thought the kid finally got his shit together, but noooo, it was Mike. I love Mike, but I love Mike more in Toronto, so he needs to get his ass on a plane and fly out of Anna's life. I hope Dany knows what he's doing with the present and that it doesn't blow up in his face. That would be awkward. Is Dany even invited to the birthday party? The two of them need to have a serious conversation. I want them to just talk, even if it goes nowhere. Dany needs to at least try and show Anna he has changed. I'm also curious as why Ryane is going through all this trouble to help Mike. How altruistic are his actions? Wonderful update, darling!

That was heartbreaking in the best way possible. I love that she imagined Dany as she was painting, imagining what it would be like if he was there with her. It was so cute, but more than that it was very telling. Clearly she is not over him, considering he still seems to occupy a larger part of her mind. I think I died a little on the inside when Dany kind of just stood at the door. I wished that Anna had turned around, but alas she did not. It seems like he's starting to lose hope in repairing the situation. I want them together so badly! haha, but I think you're doing a fantastic job with the pace of the story, not rushing it for the sake of romance.

You're spoiling me! Sorry it took a bit for me to get a comment to you. I had tht GNR concert last night!! Anyway, I really freaking loved this chapter as always. I loved the simplicity of painting Anna's apartment can represent a completely fresh start. I have to say, though, the imagined scene of her doing the painting with Dany instead of Ryane broke my heart. It was such a cute, sweet, and simple thing, but it would have meant the world to her. And the fact she knows she could get that affection elsewhere. But unless it's with Dany, it's not what she wants.

Stalker!Dany's part was equally as heartbreaking. Even though he now knows that the same simple gesture she wanted was what he indeed wanted, too, he doesn't know how to go about getting them back to that point. He knows he can't just waltz into her life again. It's going to have to be something special. And his frustration is as cute as it is sad. I loved that he just fucking flopped himself onto his couch, haha!

I'm glad you're updating this as much as you are! It's made me extremely happy, and I love love love you! <3

P.S. "Get off your ass and update." You're kidding, right? You've been updating like crazy. If you got off your ass any more, you'd be floating.

I know I've been shitty with the comments, but here you go. Finally an official comment via yours truly.

First of all, I'd like to point out just how adorable Dany is in that photo. Not only is the Wisconsin hat precious, but it really brings out his eyes. You've got quite the keeper there, my dear.

NOW ON TO THE COMMENT!

Every pain, every moment of question had been taken from the walls in the form of pictures and things. All signs of anguish, the teal of the surrounding walls, smelt strongly of its demise; my start.
Have I mentioned how much I LOVE how you start every chapter?

I could see without delay nor fog a specter of him beside me, his sarcastic smile crooked and hair impossibly curly. His strong hands had half of the wall covered in paint as I would race him, all the while flicking paint at each other in the hopes of ruining the clothes we were already doomed to cover in paint. And that's when his reflection would smirk down at me and his finger would swipe my nose, a glob of white smeared across my skin. And from there, the paint would become a weapon.
If this weren't her imagination, it would be so unbelievably precious.

My heart cruelly twisted that vision, allotting me a moment so surreal that my body took minutes to realize its impossibility.
</////////////////////////3

He was not the boy who should be holding me, hugging me, because he could never have brought himself to do it. But there was certainly a boy who would.
LOVE KOMO! *cough*

He would have no problem flicking paint at my clothes or getting the job done. In fact, he would wait for me to move close enough in our war of smears just to pull me in for a kiss to end it all, or perhaps just begin again.
Komo is such an ideal man.

He was a guard dog, and with good reason, therefore my presence would be anything but welcome there. With or without him, I wouldn't exactly be accepted with open arms. And that killed me.
Ryane is such a fantastic person. And as bad as Dany is in this, I can't hate him. Just give that big, socially impaired lug a hug.

After all, those visions continued to flood me; fantasies, if you will, of the girl that once gave me everything in the guise of compassion suddenly haunted me, her nonexistant ghost smiling beside me.
Dany Heatley has sexual fantasies about yo- her? Very interesting...

God, I could see her so vividly smiling that sheepish smile, her dark eyes wide as her fingers traced over my shoulder with comforting grace. And for once, in this moment of hypothetical thought, I would not pull away, but pull her into me for the embrace I had owed her for years.
</3 D: awwww

There was surely something to do, something to be done for her. But how was I to speak my words through materials once her birthday came around? It was damn near soon, and knowing my luck, Komisarek would be sending her only the end-all-be-all of a gift to steal her away permanently.
Is he... jealous? Dany Heatley is feeling emotion! He's becoming human!

Though my voice trailed away into the nothingness of early afternoon, my mind completed my verbiage for me. ...Love.
Wow.

Damn. Dany grew A LOT in this chapter. He's all out of the pull-ups and using the big boy potty with his big boy pants.
This was fantastic, as per usual.
Ryane is such a good, loyal guardian. And not hard on the eyes at all.
As much as I love Dany and just want to give him a hug, he kind of deserves this for being such an ass to her. Like seriously? No offense, but hasn't he made enough mistakes in his life that he doesn't need to be shooting himself in the foot like this? Stop being such a self-pitying little bitch and let someone fucking love you. Duh! ... /rant
loveyoudany. *cough*

Finally he gets it! Now he's going to sweep her off her feet and they're going to ride into the Canadian sunset. I can hope....

So I've been reading the story quietly for the last few updates. And I really loved this last chapter. I didn't feel like it was a filter. And I adore the new banner image!

That chapter was a lot of things, but shitty filler is not one of them. I thought you did a great job with showing Anna's side of the story, her emotions and feelings on being back, and how she was trying to cope with everything going on around her. I just wanted to give her a big hug, all while pushing her out the door and into Dany.

The intereaction between Anna and Ryane was fantastic. I had a feeling that he had 'more than just friends' type of feelings for her, but I commend him on not making her feel guilty about not realizing it. I also commend him for suggesting Anna go talk to Dany to get some closure. It's important that the two of them have a real conversation. I really want to see Anna just tell Dany how hurt she was by his actions and how she felt/feels about him.

The contrast between Dany and Mike was written beautifully, and even though Anna knew that Mike was everything Dany was not, she still seemed to have lingering thoughts about Dany. I think that goes with the whole closure thing. She is not going to be able to move forward until she confronts the issue at hand.

I cannot wait for the next chapter, and I hope it has some good Anna/Dany interaction. I've missed them together. I want to know what Dany has planned to win Anna over. Great update, and super quick too! <3

I cannot possibly explain how happy I am you're updating so often. This chapter was everything but a shitty filler. Stop selling yourself so short! I've said a million times how much I love Anna's relationship with Ryane, and this was just the perfect example of why I do. I can't decide if I'm surprised or not to learn he had feelings for her. There were a few things that pointed to the fact he did, such as his own heart ache at her leaving and the harsh words for Dany after she did.

I can say, however, that I am one hundred percent surprised that Ryane defended Dany toward the end of the chapter, saying he's changed. It's clear that Dany knows he took Anna' friendship and love for granted, and like I've told her, I cannot wait for the confrontation! I do however, dig this whole starting over thing. Starting over doesn't necessarily mean without Dany. I sense a fresh start for the two of them, too.

See, if I can say this much about a chapter, it's deifnitely not a filler. I cannot wait for more, of course. I'll just pester you via AIM, 'cause this was amazing as always! (:

<3

And so he finally understands.

That was a really powerful chapter. The writing just blew me away, it was just so beautiful. The song lyrics fit perfectly into the chapter, winding in and out of the narrative. Dany has changed, he has leaned and he has grown. I really like the character development you implemented, and it really worked well within the timeline of the story. It didn't happen too quickly (or quickly at all) and even though he has grown up a little, and started to understand things a lot more, I adore the fact that it wasn't a cliche "she fell into his arms and they banged all night long" welcoming back. Though, I can't wait until the two of them do make up (which they have to. They do. I am serious, they really have to.)

Great job as always, and I cannot believe you updated so quickly. Keep it up! <3

I cannot even begin to describe the perfection that is this chapter. I'm so glad my fangirling over this story of yours motivated you to update again. That alone makes me happy beyond belief! I guess I should start at the beginning. When I saw the lyrics to Fix You, I almost cried. Not only is that song one of the most powerful things I've ever heard, but even without reading Dany's thoughts, I realized how perfect that song is for both him and Anna, and their relationship.

The growth of Dany in this one chapter kind of blows my mind. From feeling frustrated and sorry for himself at the beginning, unsure of how he should even begin to approach the subject of how to get her back... to the utter determination at the end! In my sick mind, I kind of love that she blew him off, 'cause yeah, now he does know exactly how she felt but for fucking years!

I'm excited to see what this birthday of hers will bring, especially with Dany's newly found determination and possible creativity. I think he needs to knock her off of her feet. I mean, hello Dany. "I could tell her everything I should have said a thousand and one times already." Now he gets it. NOW, he gets it. I want to hug him and cry and flail and slap him all at the same time! See, he even makes me use improper grammar. And shit. Heh.

Bah, again, so happy I've become your muse for this story getting updated! I'm more than happy to stay in that role. I love our late night AIM sessions, and if they help you get inspired to write, well that's just a bonus! More soon, please! (See, I can even ask nicely...) <3

I honestly don't know why I am up this late but I'm so happy I am. Oh Dany.... you have so much work to do. Good chapter!

I honestly don't know why I am up this late but I'm so happy I am. Oh Dany.... you have so much work to do. Good chapter!

It's the first kiss of the story and it's between the wrong people! Rina, why do you do this to me? haha. Okay, so I don't mind Mike all that much, but I still prefer Anna with Dany. Everyone can see that she needs to stop running away from her life, and I hope she can start seeing that too. I honestly cannot wait until the Anna and Dany come face to face, and as much as I love Ryane, he needs to stay the fuck out of this. :P

I hate that she was so easily able to give into that kiss, but it makes so much sense. She's basically been in a long term relationship with a guy, in every single way accept physically. There is only so long you can go without a physical relationship, and Anna who has been devoid of one for the past few years is going to latch on to the first little bit of it she gets.

I do hope that Mike persuades her to go back to San Jose.

Great update as always!

But whyyyyyyyyy isn't she kissing Dany? Well I know why and it's probably going to be a another 22 chapters before she kisses him. Good chapter!

I knew there was a reason I hadn't gone to bed yet! Getting news that this was being updated was like the cherry on top of my day, I swear. The first section of the chapter... I cannot begin to explain how giggly I get when Ryane Clowe pops up. I love that despite how long Anna's been gone and how cowardly (to her) it may seem, he's always there to say "Hey, I miss you. Come back." And I'm so glad she said she'd do just that, 'cause duh, I'm dying for the Anna/Dany confrontation now that he seems a little less asshat-like.

I could find no rhyme or reason to dislike it in the least, save for this small space that seemed to be missing—the empty void that could only be filled by the voice of that boy I had left with all of the right reason. That just knocked me on my ass, Rina. No matter how much she tried to move on, he's there in the back of her mind. Of course the sentence should be practically capitalized and bolded because it's a glaring "OH HEY I'M IMPORTANT. LOOK AT ME" type thing!

But then damn it, just when I'm cheering for Anna to run back to San Jose, Mike effing Komisarek waltzes in all "let's eat and watch movies and cuddle." You tear my heart in two. And while everything in my body screamed with foreign emotion, through the chaos, I somehow found it effortless to kiss him back. I'd find it effortless to kiss that hunk, too. Juuust saying! Anyway, that certainly throws a wrench in the plan for Anna and Dany to work things out, doesn't it?

You're amazing. This story is phenomenal. It stirs emotion in me, and I love you for that. Can't wait for more, now that I'm dying to see what happens next!

Bah, okay! I have no laptop since mine died on me and then I find out you updated TWICE. After months, you updated twice and I'm not even around to read it and flail and be properly excited because I have no laptop. Figures, right? Anyway! As judging my the almost unintelligible garble above, I was really stoked that you updated this story.

As I read chapter 20, I was swooning over Komi and almost forgot about Dany completely, even though, I don't know, he's mentioned all throughout the chapter! Ha, I just really love Komisarek and was super excited you added him in. I think we talked about our mutual love of him before!

He's so understanding, not to mention perceptive, and while I was almost screaming at my computer screen for Anna to just jump him, I know her heart belongs with Dany. This though, I let out an exhale and bitterly smiled. "You always read so far into things?"

"Only when I care about someone."

"You barely know me," I whispered.

He stepped closer. "Yeah, well, that doesn't mean I can't care. Excuse me while I die, hahaha! You have a way of turning a tough ass hockey player into a realistically romantic guy without making him sappy. Just perfection!

Then there's chapter 21 which reminded me of why, even through all his flaws, Dany sends my heart a-flutter. The wedding scene was beautifully written, as was Dany's reaction to it. The speech.... oh the speech. Something tells me he wasn't entirely talking about his brother and his bride there. I know Anna weighed heavily on his mind, and that was only proven when he pretty much offered a hot piece of tail.

He finally realized what he had, the big doofus. Too bad it took her running away to make him see it! I love though, that he's going to wait for her to come back. I can't wait to see him put his foot in his mouth when he finally does see her, though, since we know he's not very good with words, haha!

Love this so much, and I love you! Sorry it took me a while to get a comment up and I'm sorry if it's all over the place. =P

More soon! <3