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Ha! Short blunt answer is Im still thinking about it. I know lots of people are not fans of cheating, including me. However, the train ride will not ever include Winnie- cheating aspect or not.
Long answer for that is I have a harder time changing plot points that build characters- it was why I didnt have Winnie be in the apocalypse either despite really really wanting to. My philosophy for the story has never been love instead of something fucked up, but despite it. Call me a masochist.
And for the main point, that sample (which still has a very real potential to be scrapped) was just me toying with the idea of… not exactly cheating and more elusion to a throuple dynamic and just enough angst to kick start it. Cus I like Lila a lot, and I really just wrote those blurbs for myself and decided to share.
If I cant see the dynamic form in the next 130ish chapters from S1 to S4, Ill just toss the FiveXLila romantic aspect and maybe do another fanfiction. If you are super turned off by that possibility, and I decide to change my mind, I can always private message you to let you know. I very much respect the fact you asked.
Also, dont worry of make-up time!! I really like writing domestic chapters, so I plan to do a bunch in their 5 years powerless and normal. Its my favorite.
Have a lovely day!