I wasn't going to leave a review, but as an asexual, I thought I really need to let you know that the definition of asexuality in this story is wrong. What you described looks very similar to demisexuality, which is when a person does not experience sexual attraction unless they have a very strong emotional connection to that person. Demisexuality, though is on the asexual spectrum, so I'll give you that. Also, something that kind of bothered me about this story is that being asexual, which is simply not feeling sexual attraction, is completely different from being aromantic, which is not feeling romantic attraction (not wanting a relationship). People can be romantically attracted to someone, but not sexually. Therefore, asexuals can fall in love even though they don't experience sexual attraction. So really with this review, I just wanted to say if you are going to write about an asexual character or asexuality please make sure you actually know what it is before you offend someone with your ignorance. And just a side note, I'm really rooting for Raphael and Izzy!

No, I didn't think you were mean, ;) - I hope you're fine now.
I actually think it's a well written short story even though I don't think you've described asexuality correctly. What you described is demisexuality - an asexual person can fall in love like most other people do or even experience love at first sight and have a great relationship - we just don't feel sexual attraction to the person and that doesn't change with time or emotional bonds either. Which doesn't necessarily mean no sex at all since every person is different.
I hope you don't mind but I just had to speak up about that... (and I'm quite happy they'll keep this couple around for a while in the show - I'm interested in how they'll portrait their relationship)

Yea...my thoughts exactly. Still cant get over the fact they shoe horned Rizzy...the cringe was real. And while some may like that, they gave the Malec unclear explaination as to what happened after 207 bit...then 208-209 lacked Malec. When they promised moments...in promos only to have it dropped. Ok i.m ranting. Love this. Kudos!