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I Took the Stars From my Eyes (And Knew that Somehow I could find My Way Back) by Imstill_thinking
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, The Fall Guy (2024)
20 Jun 2026
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When had they stopped being so close? College, when Ryland retreated to the east coast and Colt hitch hiked to Hollywood? High school, when Colt made friends outside of Ryland for the first time? When had they grown so far apart that Ryland couldn’t help Colt heal?
“I just,” he sniffed, “Did I do something wrong? I’m sorry if I did. I know we aren’t as close, but I don’t understand why you’re pushing me away.” the tears were falling faster, he couldn’t stop the words, they had built up for too long at this point.
“Ryland. It wasn’t just you I was pushing out. I didn’t want anyone to see me like that.” The light turns green and Colt starts moving again. “I-” Colt groans. “I’ve thought so many times about what I could say to you, to apologize. But, nothing ever seems like enough, y’know? And then it just seems easier to not, y’know, say anything.”
Ryland knows Colt well enough to know that’s the best apology he’s going to get. He swallows down his own anger, even if he wants to shout ‘can’t you try?’. He clenches his jaw, turning to look out the window.
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Ryland is present for the events of The Fall Guy, and it changes some things. Along the way Ryland and Colt reconnect.
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last to make it home by Drhair76
Fandom Project Hail Mary (2026), The Fall Guy (2024), The Gray Man (2022)
19 Jun 2026
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