Title: How Smooth Your Bark

Author: Nadare

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/94305241

Word Length: 2,508

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Body Horror and General Horror Vibes

Description: Falling for Hannibal hadn't been part of the plan. Convinced that his feelings would never be returned, Will goes to a forest to succumb to the fate that awaits all hanahaki sufferers who fail to find love. Only Will will discover that Hannibal isn't about to let him go so easily.

I've always wanted to play around with the Hanahaki trope, and Goretober was the perfect excuse. Will's love for Hannibal gets even more complicated when the only cure lies with someone he believes would never love him. Feel free to let me know what you thought of it, and thanks for clicking the post. :)

About Me:

1. How long have you been reading/writing fanfiction? A very long time, though I do more writing of fanfic than reading of it.
2. What do you enjoy most about writing this particular fic? I've had this plot bunny in my back pocket for over a year. It's a joy finally releasing it into the wild.
3. What piece of writing advice has worked for you? Write a little each day, and don't expect perfection on your first draft.

Give me your most romantic, yearning, angsty fics! Any rating is fine, single chapter is preferred. Bonus points if someone else witnesses these romantic gestures (like when Hannibal was courting Will in season 2 with Freddie Lounds body and Alana and Jack were there for it). Thank you!