February 11th, 2014 at 12:44am
This story didn't drag on at all, despite the somewhat above average word count for a oneshot. I adore that about it, really.
Anyway, I really like how you portrayed it as more than just meeting a stranger. It was a day at the fair, sure, but it was also as a result of their parties ditching them. That's how I knew it would involve a lot of fluff and funny moments. Despite the emphasis on Hayley being her cheery, carefree self and Oli as the awkward but charming one, I could definitely imagine this happening. I liked how you didn't overuse any "Britishisms" so each word that wasn't strictly American had an impact on me as a reader.
I'm also glad that Oli was the one who decided what they were going to do; poor little clueless thing though. When they got off the roller coaster, it was refreshing to know he didn't try to be all macho nacho man and say it was a lame ride. He was genuine, she was as well; everything about their day was so easygoing.
Then the part with the plushies. That right about there killed me. When they parted ways and the plushies and and and---I have no words. I think I may need two glasses of water---one for how sweet & fluffy this was, and the second for the anticipation of Oli calling Hayley.
In short, you're fabulous and this story is as well. I'm honored to be a part of the deds.
the way you structure your writing is really great and the way you develop your characters is just on point I love it
please write more hayliver because it is an amazing pairing and you are a fabulous writer!