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Series:
Part 4 of Apples & Honey
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Published:
2019-11-16
Completed:
2019-11-16
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1,553
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4/4
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Golden Delicious Apples

Summary:

As of s3e7 (aired Nov 14, 2019), this fic may be considered Not Canon Compliant, in that Kira does not profess loving Chris ‘more’ than Ty or reveal that she’s going ahead with the wedding because she’s ‘put too many years in the relationship’.

The thin skin of the Golden Delicious is easily bruised. The thin skin of a delicate, new relationship is easily bruised. The thin skin of a heart caught unawares is easily bruised. The thin skin of new territory in friendships is easily bruised. Tender skin is silky, and sweet, and best when new.

Notes:

A reminder of the snippet inspiring this part (found in the series notes), "With bright yellow skin, they feature a silky texture and a very sweet flavor. Bake into pies, toss slices into salads, and cook down into sauces. They taste best shortly after purchased because the thin skin is easily bruised."

The bruised skin does not, in this instance, refer to literal bruises or physical abuse.

Chapter 1: Bruised Skin

Chapter Text

Kira: chris?
u ok?
i thought we were meeting tonight
to talk (not a date)

Chris: I’m busy

Kira: Really

Chris: I’m at the range

Kira: oh
r u free later?

Chris: I don’t know

Kira: reschedule?

Chris: Idk

Kira: i don’t value my relationship
w/ Ty ~more~ than yours
he’s not more important than u
i didn’t tell u b/c i didn’t want this
This cold shoulder thing

Chris: You’re getting married
but Ty *isn’t* important?

Kira: he is not More important than u
in legalese, yes
in my heart, no

Chris: I thought he was your bf

Kira: so

Chris: It’s one thing to join a gf/bf
but how do I fit husband/wife?

Kira: u can still be our gf

Chris: You’re sure Ty’s not looking
for a sister-wife?

Kira: he’s not flds = no

Chris: You’re not looking for
a co-spouse? (Would that make
Ty a brother-husband?)

Kira: (interesting q but that flavor
of religious polygamy doesn’t have
bro husbands or co-spouses)

Chris: What about life partner or w/e
non-legally recognized ceremonies have?

Kira: i never said we have
to get married, chris
legally speaking we can’t ((bigamy))

Chris: ^ Non-legally

Kira: i don’t want to prioritize
weddings, civil ceremonies, handfastings, etc
over other relationships

Chris: So I’m *just* a gf

Kira: u r not lesser b/c of that

Kira: chris

Kira: ???

Chris: Being at the range is calming

Kira: ...okay

Chris: Don’t text & shoot

Kira: texting exercises the
wrong finger muscles lol

Chris: Were you going to tell me?

Kira: tell what?

Chris: Who your bridesmaids are
(or bridal party for gnc)
Do you have a ring
(or is that too monogamous)

Kira: crhis

Chris:The date
(before it happens)
Bridal registry
(or do gfs not get gifts)
Dinner option & invitation
(or do I *just* not attend)

Kira: i didn’t think you’d
consider polyamory if u
knew about our engagement
from the start

Chris: You’ve been dating me
while hiding wedding planning somehow

Kira: I’m sorry

Chris: Logistically how do I
fit into your wedding planning?
Free help, only a guest,
not invited at all?