Something Quite Like Love

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I would be lying if I said that I was taken by surprise when I began throwing up flower petals – a part of me was expecting it. It’s not like Dr. Kris Wu would ever return my feelings for him, anyway. My name is Huang Zitao and I have the Hanahaki Byou.

"It's the things we love that destroy us."

Foreword

This story has been recommended by taorisfics.

Hanahaki Byou (n.) - A fictional illness in which one throws up flower petals as a result of unrequited love. The flowers can be removed from the lungs through a surgical procedure however, the feelings disappear along with the petals.

Note: Although sequels aren't really my thing, I always end up giving in to demand and nothing can really stop the creative flow anyway so without further ado, I present to you the spin-off/sequel - Autumn Melody of Silence!

"Perhaps the thing I was the most in love with throughout the whole thing, is, that the fantasy-element you have chosen to incorporate in your story really breaks up the usual angsty unrequited love story. I have to salute you for taking something fictional and making it a real and legitimate medical condition. Kudos from me on that part. This story is not the regular angsty romance we see in rising numbers all around us these days. But you keep it nice and balanced." - The New Library

"I love everything about this story." - dreamshade

"Honestly, I thought this story was extraordinary. When I saw this I thought it was gonna be a common love story where they end up together. Instead I found a story that was beautiful. Every thing about the way Tao feels is a perfect reflection of a one sided love. Earned an upvote from me. :)" - hailiangli

"This story's a breath of fresh air. Things may not go as expected, romantic-wise but the essense of this story is so beautiful." - xiu_mine

"As always, I love the way you narrated your story. So beautiful and each word flows naturally, making this story really comfortable to read." - kameleon

"This was really an enlightening read." - JoelleYeong

Entered into: 'The Road' One Shot Writing Contest AND Stressed Out Contest

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DISCLAIMER: Apart from the inhumanely flawless Kris and the endearingly charming Zitao whom I unfortunately do not own, everything that is involved in this story belongs to me. Any plot idea or dialogue that may resemble that of a fellow work is merely coincidental. Please respect the right of ownership and kindly refrain from plagiarism. Unless my permission has been given, please do NOT copy, print, repost, save, translate or redistribute this story in any way. Thank you very much! ♥

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nur_fan #1 May 29, 2017 22:08:43

Chapter 1: Hanahaki byou. It was my first time hearing this and I thought it was a real disease so I looked it up on google and it turned out to be a fictional disease(just like what you said) and I loved how you made it as a story concept. I had never encountered a hanahaki byou story so it was a new experience for me- the best one in fact.

ellethereal #2 Jan 19, 2017 13:45:10

Chapter 1: HOLY THIS IS ING GOLD. I MEAN PLATINIUM. I was anticipating ta0ris to get together but then suho’s text reminded me of your ending in the christmas story and… just…. no. And just... damn you jinglei, damn you. And i just knew kris would love someone else but.. it's still so tragic. I didn't know wth hanahaki byou was but i searched it and... wow that's an interesting concept xD And for that little girl to know about love and that at least mickey had minnie... damn. Damn that foreshadow. This was really an enlightening read. "It is said that it is the things we love that destroy us but I believe that it is our choice whether or not we allow that to happen" Oh, damn;; this is so true :')) I really hoped tao would get that surgery, and he did :") At least tao came to terms that someone else could give kris the love he couldn't give him. Tao.... ; - ; you really deserve some love. But at least... he chose both Kris's happiness and his own happiness. But the ending is gold man, just gold.

Monfie #3 Nov 10, 2016 04:04:17

This is so dang relatable. *cries in a corner

Jinislife #4 Oct 19, 2016 06:05:13

Chapter 1: This was an amazing one shot! I loved it so much!!!

BaekYeolFan_ #5 Oct 13, 2016 17:02:09

Chapter 1: My feels <3 my taoris heart </3

angry_spoon #6 Oct 11, 2016 22:16:04

Chapter 1: Oooh this hits me in the feels

shioshilee #7 Oct 11, 2016 14:26:26

Chapter 1: this is so relateable to me.

kyungsoolover112 #8 Oct 11, 2016 14:06:37

:(((( this is sad