Vic gets his diploma in psychology, and gets thrown straight into the deep end when he gets referred to Hayenwyck Hospital in Michigan. (Trigger warning?) ** fixing grammar ** Ryūjin is moving this to AO3

- Sequel to Cuts- Kellin struggles to recover from his trauma and Vic struggles to see his husband in pain, leading to a bad decision that has catastrophic consequences. With Kellin's happiness his only priority, Vic figures that their relationship was founded on secrets, so what's one more? ⚠ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠ Contains: - mentions of rape - mental illness - suicidal thoughts/actions - self harm - alcoholism - smut

Kellin is hopelessly in love with his best friend Vic and can't shake these feelings, not even after ten years, not even when Vic falls in love with someone else. Despite clearly despising Carter, Vic's boyfriend, Kellin gains his unwanted attention and can't shake that either. ⚠ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠ Contains: - Rape (semi-graphic) - Self harm - Thoughts/actions of suicide - Violence - Alcoholism