#there's angst in there somewhere about Fintan (bronte's former lover) causing the death of Kenric (bronte's unrequited/secret lover)

[bookwyrminspiration]

That song Me, You, and Steve but the singer is Oralie, the boyfriend is Kenric, and Steve is Bronte

you come into my house (blog) with the implication that there is something gay going on between Kenric and Bronte? I love it.

chaotic thought: Bronte somehow orchestrated the death of Kenric so that he wouldn't have to continue repressing his gay forbidden love from a disapproving world. Because Kenric would be dead. Bronte true villain arc...

but! back to the song! that "I can't disguise the way I feel" really does fit Oralie and the way her and Kenric's affection for each other just couldn't be contained. Everyone knew immediately that they felt something more for each other. Sophie literally was exposed to/figured it out the very first time she met them. Like...there is absolutely no disguise--actually a little surprised there was no interference from the other councilors like "hey you're unfit to do you're job because you're obviously in love so we're firing you. go get married and start a family together because you clearly want to."

oh oh! the "i thought there was a chance we'd be alone" is perfect for their dynamic with Bronte! Specifically the scene where we meet the three of them. Bronte's just third wheeling for them...constantly. And oralie is like bestie can we yearn in silence alone, please. Side note: I know that their love story is supposed to be tragic and moving, but whenever I think about it I'm just...you did that to yourself. the system is set up in such a way that you could've left and been together. I'm probably approaching it too logically but something about it always irked me

I can't get over the implication that Bronte and Kenric are gay and in love. It's fixated in my mind now. Is this why Bronte is always grumpy? Because he wanted Kenric but Kenric wanted Oralie? Is it jealousy? Is Bronte always third wheeling because secretly he's dating Kenric and it's actually Oralie who is third wheeling?

This brings up so many questions nonsie and I don't have any of the answers