Because this was so very wonderful, I've recc'd it at my friday fic recs at snapedom. I really enjoyed reading this story, despite initial reluctance because of the pairing. There's such a great amount of emotional territory covered, despite the small word count, and despite (and this impresses me even more) the unemotional tone throughout. I think it takes subtlety and skill to convey so much in so few words, without excess sentimentality - I admire it very much.