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1. Ostinato by ecbaker

   Fandoms: Original Work  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   16 Jul 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Original Male Character/Original Male Character
   • Coming of Age
   • Gay Male Character
   • Bisexual Male Character
   • Childhood Friends to Lovers
   • Friends to Lovers
   • Best Friends to Lovers
   • Implied Childhood Sexual Abuse
   • Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con
   • Suicidal Thoughts
   • Mental Health Issues
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Slow Burn
   • Angst
   • Romance
   • Friendship
   • Drama
   • Trauma
   • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
   • Fluff and Humor
   • Heavy Angst
   • Smut
   • Religious Guilt
   • Jealousy
   • College
   • University
   • Original Fiction
   • Original Slash
   • Mutual Pining

   Summary

   In the aftermath of a violent incident, childhood friends Ryan and Talon navigate the effects of trauma and new beginnings in a different city. The upcoming trial looms over them, in which they both play important roles. Meanwhile, Ryan begins his first year of university and Talon joins a local band. Amidst unresolved feelings and pursuing their ambitions, they are forced to face the dark history underpinning their complicated relationship.

   Series

   • Part 2 of Two-One-Two

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   36,307

   Chapters:

   5/32

   Comments:

   8

   Kudos:

   12

   Bookmarks:

   3

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