An Unwanted Favor

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docholligay:

For Day 24 of Angstober, but it’s not going in the tag because it’s really just BroTP and a smattering of Reinako. I’ve been working on this since before Angstober started, so god willing, it’s okay. 4,008 words. 

“I’m
going to Mexico!” Haruka’s face lit up in a smile as she
brandished a guidebook. “I’m gonna live on the beach for like, a
month.”

“I
see we’re not taking your lovely and supportive friend.” Mina
teasingly cocked an eyebrow.

Haruka
considered her guidebook. “I just need to get away. Some time to
myself.” Her voice softened. “It’s been about five years, you
know.”

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Our final ‘fic for tonight’s edition of Holligay Birthday Week. This one … Oh man, you guys, this story. Doc fucking lives for her Minako and Haruka BroTP, and over the years, it’s even sunk some into MY thick damned skull and thicker damned heart. I blame “An Unwanted Favor” for a lot of that.

If I were to assemble a list of Essential Holligay, this story would sit near if not at the top. It’s not always an easy read, but it is always an affecting one.