Save Me, Save You [HIATUS]

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Jungeun held onto the idea that her broken self was beyond saving like it was final. But then Haseul happened.

And so did her desire to save the girl.

Foreword

[++] Minor trigger warning for minimal implications of suicidal thoughts, traumatic flashbacks and brief violence.

twilipse
Chapter 4 is roughly done! All is left is proofreading (let's hope I'm still alive until then) ¯\(ツ)/¯

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St-renaissance
#1
I immediately clicked when I saw the description, cannot wait to read this
baddestirene
#2
Chapter 3: I just found this and it’s so beautifully written, I look forward to see what’s going to happen next and I hope both jungeun and haseul find solace in each other!!!
ackermagg #3
Chapter 3: WOW okay we were given an entire TOUR of Angst City in this chapter. And we got to learn more about Haseul! Yeojin is a cutie pie. Kahei's so kind--wonder who she's lovesick for? And Hyejoo with her, ''school is for the weak... except Yeoyeo'' what a softie. So it sounds like Kahei and Hyejoo + her mom know about Haseul's living situation with Yeojin. Do they help Haseul and Yeojin? Does anyone else know? Haseul just works so hard, she should let people help her :(. We don't even meet Yerim here, but she sounds so sweet to Yeojin. Wonder why she had to leave?

And damn with the introduction of Jiwoo. Can't say I was expecting that. But wow Jiwoo is introduced without acting all happy and smiley and bright to everyone? That's almost unheard of. The way Jongdae acted with Jiwoo though, I wonder if he knew about the dad's affair before the accident? Or maybe reached out to Jiwoo while Jungeun was off being broody somewhere. The way Jungeun and Jongdae talk to each other--it doesn't sound like they're siblings. Or at least, they're not close. It's like there's a large or something. The dynamic doesn't convince me that they've grown up together in the same family. You would think that Jungeun and Jongdae would have gotten closer after the accident, but I guess everyone grieves differently.

I'm a bit confused on everyone's respective ages and jobs? And were Jungeun's family going to her grandfather's funeral? Why did Jongdae have to drive separately if they were all going to the same place? I honestly thought we'd learn more about Sooyoung, based on the hints in the previous chapters. But the pace has been so well-timed; one chapter of filler and flashbacks isn't the worst thing in the world. Were the quotes and song lyrics LOONA songs? Anyway, looking forward to what's next!
latenightlily
#4
Chapter 3: pretty sure i read chapters one and two on ao3,,,and wow,, the emotion in this work is POWERFUL
DAscolli #5
Chapter 3: i was not expecting that turn of event in the 4th and 5th part. Holy mother of loona :O
and little yeojin :( poor girls, i'm ready for the angst
thanks for the update <3333
gaveta123 #6
Chapter 3: Holy
DAscolli #7
Chapter 2: Aaaaaaaaaaah finally i have time to read this t.t
I'm so freaking speechless about this chapter but I absolutly love it.
The dynamic between Jungeun and Haseul was smoothly and even the relationship with Heejin was too really amazing, in some parts I was feeling that awkward tension...

Hyejoo's character was something else, at first I though was Yeojin lmao, want to read I little bit more of her xd

The last part was so 'wtf Sooyoung are you doing' probably these two are exes? Or something like that...

Thank you for this amazing update<333
ackermagg #8
Chapter 2: Chapter 2: I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS. Ugh, your character introductions are so natural. Hyunjin sounds like a sweetheart and Hyejoo is a real trip. Wonder how she knows how to ride a bike? And of course, talented lovestruck sweet baby Heejin. You don't bog down the characters' first scenes with physical descriptions or unrealistically long first interactions with the protagonist and I appreciate that SO MUCH, lemme tell ya. You've plotted already some possible love paths(?) with the Jungeun-Heejin-Hyunjin-Jinsol and it's not heavily biased. I'm curious about Jinsol and Heejin's history! Maybe Jinsol was an old trainee? Or auditioned for Heejin's company but never made it? You don't seem to be going the whole ''secretly-in-love-with-your-best-friend'' thing with Jinsol-- at least that's what I got from this chapter-- and I think you deserve an award for that alone. Sometimes I think that trope is just used because authors can't think of other conflicts to create between the protagonist and their best friend. But it's clear that Jinsol and Jungeun function on a level of mutual respect and begrudging tolerance of each other. There's probably lots of unresolved issues between those two.

Hyunjin showing up backstage with her pass was literally a Superwoman Moment, she gets MVP for this chapter. We got a sneak peek of Vivi I think, wonder what her role's in this? And the whole Sooyoung mess. My immediate theory is that Sooyoung's some loan shark that spots Haseul some money when times get rough and also has some 'fun' with Haseul as payment? I'm sure you'll have a much better concept than mine haha. And Yeojin's Haseul's sister! Some Orbits complain how those two are always written as sisters, but I love it. So we got a mention of Vivi and Yeojin, and if I'm keeping track right that leaves Yerim and Jiwoo still to be revealed. I don't think I've read any fics that has Haseul shrouded in so much... mystery? Haseul seems so genuine and reliable and authentic and transparent and that usually is portrayed in the fics as well. You don't follow the usual 'Loona fic tropes' and I am #hereforit. Lippie's lovestruck moment with Haseul singing-- just lovely. Lip's panic I think made it more endearing? Lip's such a flustered mess around Seul I'm surprised she's still breathing around her. Lippie needs to buy a spare helmet and carry it with her at all times! In case of emergency swooning of pretty girls! But great chapter, once again! Looking forward to the next one!
ackermagg #9
I'm already invested. This chapter is almost 9K words but the pacing is so good you don't even realize the length until you've finished reading. I loved how we already got the first meeting between Jungeun & Haseul in the first chapter. Lip's attraction to her is so natural given her anxiety and antisocial-ness. I'm already looking forward to Lip gradually falling head over heels for Haseulie. Your characterization is so good and doesn't follow usual tropes. Haseul's quietly confident and Jungeun's angsty but more apathetic than aggressive. Her past sounds pretty tragic but it's not melodramatic. I'm guessing Yves was the mysterious stranger but we'll find out soon hopefully? I was a little confused on Chaewon's actual relationship to Jungeun. Is she a friend or another employee? I'm super impressed by this chapter. Lots of first chapters tend to drag because of the overemphasis on protagonist background or world building. But you've managed to give enough insight without oversharing and already hint at the plot. Great writing!
DAscolli #10
Chapter 1: omg i absolutely loved this.
did not expect first encounter in the first chapter lmao, Kim Lip as always being a badass *0*
thank you for this, hoping to read you soon ^^