[AFriendlyFace] Buy Me A Drink

[wildone]

Hey Kev, thanks for the new chapter

 

First off, hopefully you don't take it badly, but the interlude I didn't comment on as my feelings were about the same as most the others. It was nice to get a bit more insight into Aaron's life but sort of felt it may have been just included in a chapter. I know a few authors use interludes and just never really saw them as being that helpful to the story. What really is the point or objective of them if I can ask? I'm curious of your answer.

 

Second, it was great to read the new chapter . I reallly missed having Aaron's witty humour of his thoughts accompany what he actually says and does. It is probably this that has set this story apart from a majority of others. I love it.

 

The money issue is kind of interesting one. It appears that Ben has lots of it by the type of car he drives, and we know that Mick obviously has no problem with the cash either. I guess the relationship between Mick and Aaron is the big question. Aaron seems to have no hang ups with accepting help from Mick, but when it came to Ben offering (or did he?), he became really self concious.

 

Also in this chapter, Aaron really made it sound like he was first realizing that he was questioning Mick's sexuality and was trying to gauge this by how Mick would react to Ben, as in being jealous of Ben. I may be wrong, but I got the impression that in past chapters Aaron just accepted Mick as being a good friend and wasn't interested in dating or who he may date. Why the sudden change?

 

Lastly, I loved the chapter name. Needless to say, I'm going to lable you as being a big tease ! Here I thought we were going to have a homerun, and they only get to shortstop (I loved that, I have never heard of that 'base' before ). Question, were you aware of supposedly meaning behind 'Turning Japenese' when you named the chapter, or was it actually just in reference to the gardens and the sushi?

 

Anyways, great chapter Kev.

 

Steve

[Dravenn]

Great chapter! I think it's one of the more humorous ones, especially with Aaron's 'italics'. Made me laugh out loud several times. What's most interesting about this chapter is the dynamics going on between Mick and Aaron, that Aaron so readily accepts Mick's handouts and Mick being so happy to sub him, almost like a parent. I really don't think Mick sees Aaron as a romantic interest, although if by chance he does, he's concealing it very well. He's really not bothered by Ben, and since Aaron likes to mention how hot Mick is quite often, I'm still going with the Aaron's got feelings for Mick idea

 

I am beginning to wonder how serious the relationship between Aaron and Ben will get. Although Ben seems quite happy to fall into the role of boyfriend at the moment, I'm not convinced he'll give up his wanton ways quite so easily. I think that if Aaron show the slightest sign of becoming 'clingy' then Ben will revert back to his old Bmad self in no time. Or maybe I'm just being cynical.

[AFriendlyFace]

Thanks!

 

See folks, note the results linking a picture of an almost too pretty young man received. Not even a full hour passed before the chapter went up.

 

A great observation, Gabe!

 

So folks, it's getting about time for a new chapter, who's going to tempt me with pics of cute guys?

 

Speaking of which,after reading "Turning Japanese" it finally dawned on me what was bothering me about Mick and Aaron. Despite my earlier comment, I don't really anticipate Mick harboring a love that dare not speak its name for Aaron. But something was twigging, and I finally got the shape of it. Aaron's feelings for Mick are vaguely Oedipal, aren't they? At the same time that Aaron wants to grow up and be a real "man" (for lack of a better term) in Mick's eyes, he also has a sincere sexual attraction for his roommate. Mixed in there is the need to take care of Mick in the same way that Mick has been taking care of him. In other words, he thinks Mick thinks of him as a little boy, and Aaron desperately wants to prove he's all grown up, to the point of inventing a...sophisticated motivation behind Mick's actions.

That's an excellent and well thought-out evaluation! Of course I won't say whether it's correct or not

 

Another great chapter as always. I liked all of Aaron's inner thoughts. They were just as comical as previous chapters. But most of all I really appreciate how the story is getting deeper into everyone's relationships. Before it was the introductions and things were light and funny, but now we get to see more of the dynamics between Mick and Aaron, and Ben and Aaron.

Thanks, Tiff, I'm glad you're enjoying the more concentrated focus

 

That dinner between the three guys was described very nicely. I could visualize everyone trying to be on their best behavior while trying to act normal and fun with each other.

Thanks, I was concerned about this actually.

 

As you all may have noticed the scene was described and retold but not lived. I did that for several reasons, on the one hand it was just easier and it wasn't a particularly important scene. Also it was to help keep the story flowing quickly in the direction I wanted to go. In any case, I was concerned that it might not 'work' given the way the rest of the story was told. I'm glad it did

 

It's good to see that Ben genuinely likes Aaron and vice versa, but I still like the subtle mocking on Aaron's part such as 'whispering about lack of money was customary in their circle.' So I guess Ben is the type of guy that gets treated to dinner? Is that why Aaron needs to get a job? Maybe in the future they can come to an agreement. I'm liking Ben more and more with each chapter, but he still comes off as a little high maintenance.

Ben's definitely the kind of guy that gets treated to dinner, at least if he goes on a date. In my mind, although not written into the story (at least not yet ) he would likely get treated if he went with Giorgio or Cosmo as well. With Daisy I expect they would take it in turn. Just the way I imagine it though, as I said it's not written into the story.

 

There is still something curious about Mick and Aaron's relationship and B1ue had a good explanation, but I'm far too tired to add to it or completely decipher it. But I agree that Mick seems to want Ben and Aaron together and wants Aaron to be happy. The way he was so confused when Aaron kept asking him if he was really happy for Aaron was telling enough.

 

Poor Aaron, he's so stressed and emotionally drained by the end of the day.

 

Can't wait for more!

 

 

Yay, it's up!

 

= Best line ever!

Thanks, Cynical!

 

 

I actually don't think it is a problem for Ben. I think Aaron is miscorrectly assuming that because Ben always gets guys to buy him drinks. Remember, Aaron's a bit think sometimes!

 

Great point, Steph. I would personally tend to think that - at this point at least - this would be more Aaron's issue than Ben's as well. Of course that's just what I would think up until now, who knows what I have in store MWAHAHAHAHA

 

(only kidding )

Edited July 21, 2008 by AFriendlyFace

[AFriendlyFace]

Hmmm, good insight, Steph. When Aaron started to object to the sushi restaurant, Ben didn't seem upset by it; he was probably just going to be fine with eating somewhere cheaper, or eating in. I bet he would've liked that better than having to endure an awkward dinner with Mick right off the bat, though he didn't complain much. I think the money thing is more Aaron's insecurity, plus perhaps a little projection; after all, he's quick to judge Ben for accepting free drinks from guys in the club, but gets a bit defensive about his own habit of accepting free everything else from Mick. Pot, kettle, black?

Great point!

 

To that, I'll add that Aaron seems to hold a good deal of stereotypes against Ben and his friends, the money one being only one of them. Being a sociology major or even taking a few soci courses can do that to you, as you get used to thinking in broad generalizations about other human beings, and to labeling people's behaviour... as I remember well from my uni days. The way Aaron "studies" people is a double-edged sword; he had Ben's behaviour nicely pegged in the club, but he didn't know what to make of it when Ben started deviating from the script and showing interest in Aaron. I think he also panics a little when he's no longer the detached observer and is actually involved in the story.

As a sociology major, I have to say I agree with this analysis about what can happen! I think it's also always a bit easier watching something when you're detached from it.

 

Hey Kev, thanks for the new chapter

 

First off, hopefully you don't take it badly, but the interlude I didn't comment on as my feelings were about the same as most the others. It was nice to get a bit more insight into Aaron's life but sort of felt it may have been just included in a chapter. I know a few authors use interludes and just never really saw them as being that helpful to the story. What really is the point or objective of them if I can ask? I'm curious of your answer.

Hey Steve

 

Thanks for the comments.

 

Well, I guess the main purpose is just to give the readers a little something extra that I don't want to have read as part of the chapters. I agree that it does slow down the action and I don't really want to see it in the story. I thought it might be a nice little extra that some people would enjoy though. LOL, evidently these people are relatively few and far between though

 

Second, it was great to read the new chapter . I reallly missed having Aaron's witty humour of his thoughts accompany what he actually says and does. It is probably this that has set this story apart from a majority of others. I love it.

Aww thanks!

 

The money issue is kind of interesting one. It appears that Ben has lots of it by the type of car he drives, and we know that Mick obviously has no problem with the cash either. I guess the relationship between Mick and Aaron is the big question. Aaron seems to have no hang ups with accepting help from Mick, but when it came to Ben offering (or did he?), he became really self concious.

This is me speculating as a reader/general person and not as the author.

 

I would think that much of it has to do with the dynamics of the relationship involved and 'role' you see each person fitting. For example if I were Aaron I wouldn't let Mick take care of me the way he does. However, if Mick were my boyfriend, and it was a fairly temporary arrangement, then I might. I think Aaron sees it differently because he views the roles of 'best friend' and 'boyfriend' differently.

 

There's also his higher comfort level with Mick and the fairly understandable goal he might have of trying to "impress" Ben (or at least hold his own) as his new boyfriend which he might not feel with comfortable, familiar old Mick. I also think there's a big difference in Mick and Ben's personalities which might make it seem a bit more acceptable from Mick.

 

Also in this chapter, Aaron really made it sound like he was first realizing that he was questioning Mick's sexuality and was trying to gauge this by how Mick would react to Ben, as in being jealous of Ben. I may be wrong, but I got the impression that in past chapters Aaron just accepted Mick as being a good friend and wasn't interested in dating or who he may date. Why the sudden change?

 

You're completely correct in your analysis.

 

The change was indeed because Aaron was first beginning to question Mick's sexuality. He never considered it before until he had to verbally explain it to Ben. Once he did that and though "wait, does that really make sense?" he became doubtful and did indeed want to gauge Mick's reaction.

 

Good observation, I hope it was fairly clear from the text.

 

Lastly, I loved the chapter name. Needless to say, I'm going to lable you as being a big tease ! Here I thought we were going to have a homerun, and they only get to shortstop (I loved that, I have never heard of that 'base' before ). Question, were you aware of supposedly meaning behind 'Turning Japenese' when you named the chapter, or was it actually just in reference to the gardens and the sushi?

Thanks Steve! I'm so glad you asked that!

 

I was indeed aware of the interpretation of the song. However, that line at the end was just added because of the title name and the speculation about the song. The title was just to reference the Japanese Garden scene and sushi.

 

Incidentally, I also threw in a reference to Nintendo to keep with the theme, but as I said that and the line about masturbation were just extraneous 'they fit and they tie in nicely' lines and not major plot themes like the Garden scene and the sushi.

 

Incidentally though, none of that was the most major shade of meaning I was going for. The obvious, face-value interpretation of the song is that it's about the Japanese, hence the garden, sushi, and Nintendo.

 

The 'supposed' interpretation of the song is that it's about masturbation, hence the line at the end.

 

The actual meaning of the song is that it's about obsession. Obsession is a more casual, but ultimately more significant, theme of the chapter.

 

Aaron's fixation on Ben: "No, Mick I'm stalking him. I found out that's what he was having for dinner and I thought eating the same thing would make me feel closer to him" (paraphrasing here)

 

But most significantly Aaron's questioning about Mick's possible obsession with him.

 

Lastly, the lyrics themselves have some significance:

No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women

No fun, no sin, no you, no wonder it's dark

Everyone around me is a total stranger

 

No sex (in that chapter at least), drugs and alcohol (wine) play a significant part of the story in the future (I don't feel like that's a spoiler since it's common knowledge if you've read the story description), no women (well it's a gay male driven story, but I'm not discriminating ).

 

The second line I won't address because it might give away spoilers

 

The third "everyone around me is a total stranger"...Aaron's very much the 'fish out of water' in this new relationship.

[AFriendlyFace]

Great chapter! I think it's one of the more humorous ones, especially with Aaron's 'italics'. Made me laugh out loud several times. What's most interesting about this chapter is the dynamics going on between Mick and Aaron, that Aaron so readily accepts Mick's handouts and Mick being so happy to sub him, almost like a parent. I really don't think Mick sees Aaron as a romantic interest, although if by chance he does, he's concealing it very well. He's really not bothered by Ben, and since Aaron likes to mention how hot Mick is quite often, I'm still going with the Aaron's got feelings for Mick idea

Thanks Dravenn! I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter enough to get a few good laughs!

 

I already sort of commented on the hand out thing, but you've definitely got a good point in that Mick feels protective of Aaron.

 

No comment regarding which, if either of them, likes the other.

 

I am beginning to wonder how serious the relationship between Aaron and Ben will get. Although Ben seems quite happy to fall into the role of boyfriend at the moment, I'm not convinced he'll give up his wanton ways quite so easily. I think that if Aaron show the slightest sign of becoming 'clingy' then Ben will revert back to his old Bmad self in no time. Or maybe I'm just being cynical.

That's a pretty sensible analysis, IMO. Again, not saying whether it's right or not though

 

 

Thanks very much for the comments everyone! I really enjoyed them, and I really enjoyed explaining what I had in mind with the chapter title!!

 

Speaking of chapter titles, chapter 9 is due for release late tonight, and it's title will be: I can't even think straight

 

hehe, let's see if you guys can figure out what it might reference

[AFriendlyFace]

Chapter 9 is now up!

 

Let me know what you thought

[Cynical Romantic]

You would have to post your new chapter at the exact same time as Duncan posts his, wouldn't you? *LOL*.

 

Hmmm, I wonder if I can read both at the same time? Damn, I wish I had a double monitor set up.

[Tiff]

Kevin! Why are you so evil?!?

 

What kind of ending is that? Leave me emotionally hanging, why don't you!!!

 

What's going on? So Mick is in love with Aaron, and doesn't know it. I find it funny that everyone else is discussing Mick's sexuality/feelings towards Aaron, although if Aaron talked with Mick, he might deny it or not understand.

 

Jake, the lovely straight guy who is so observant. He notices more than Aaron does, tsk, tsk on Aaron. I guess Aaron is too close to see clearly.

But I need to know for sure if Mick is in love with Aaron. For the love of god, please have a scene with Mick spilling his guts, would you? Do that for your fans, please, please!

 

Enough of my rant- great chapter as always. You have such a consistent style of writing and I love the pacing and development. Maybe I'm just an easy reader to please, but there's nothing I would change thus far about your story. The friendships and dynamics and of course loveable Aaron and his inner thoughts are addicting.

 

I'm dying to see what develops. Ben is a good character too, but I love Mick more! Too bad Jake is right about Mick being the safe sensible fall back, and that Aaron is more attracted to Ben. Weird possible love triangle indeed.

 

Can't wait for more! I need the answers....

 

evil, evil, evil.

 

P.S. If this sounds crazy, I apologize. It's four in the morning and I've been on live chat for a good five and a half hours and I don't know what I'm saying anymore. :wacko:

[Former Member]

Well my mind is now officially blown, and what a careless place for me to allow that to happen too. I shall probably get stale potato chips in my head when I attempt to pick up the pieces and stuff them back inside.

 

 

Love that line! I can't wait for the next update! No, really, I can't wait.

[wildone]

Kevin,

 

Thank you for another great chapter .

 

Now lets see:

 

Aaron is falling in love (or is it lust) with Ben.

Aaron is finding out Mick is gay.

Aaron is finding out that Ronnie and Jake both think Mick is in love with Aaron.

Jake doesn't know if Mick knows he's gay.

Aaron realizes Ben gives him immediate pleasure.

Aaron realizes that Mick gives him more than immediate pleasure, he gives him a sense of trust.

 

 

I'm so confused . Damn you Kevin .

 

The only way to solve all of this is to have both Ben's and Mick's first person POV, and somehow I don't think we are going to get that.

 

To top it all off, what about Ben's friends. They have indicated that they will stick by Ben through thick and thin, and are as protective of Ben as Mick is of Aaron. What will happen if Aaron chooses Mick? I don't see a whole lot of good coming out of that scenario.

 

Is there really a right answer to these questions? No matter what, someone is going to get hurt. You have definitely made this a story to be read, and pondered, and hoping the next chapter comes out today .

 

Great job Kev, and since you have seemed to brought the art of a cliffhanger to perfection, I hope you are not consulting with any other authors personally with how to make the perfect evil cliffhanger. With this last chapter I am personally putting you in the top of the class .

 

Steve

[Maddy]

That is really truly evil, Kevin... ; ;. I want to know. I'll send you a Gucci Murse if you tell me xD.

 

Maddy (:

[AFriendlyFace]

You would have to post your new chapter at the exact same time as Duncan posts his, wouldn't you? *LOL*.

 

Hmmm, I wonder if I can read both at the same time? Damn, I wish I had a double monitor set up.

LOL, so whatja think, Cynical?

 

Enough of my rant- great chapter as always. You have such a consistent style of writing and I love the pacing and development. Maybe I'm just an easy reader to please, but there's nothing I would change thus far about your story. The friendships and dynamics and of course loveable Aaron and his inner thoughts are addicting.

Awww Thanks, Tiff!

 

And I think you're right, Aaron often "can't see the forest for the trees"

 

 

Love that line! I can't wait for the next update! No, really, I can't wait.

LOL, thanks Jess!

 

I have a lot of fun with Jake. That scene in his apartment (and the 2nd half of it which comes in the next chapter) is one of my favourites in the story.

 

Kevin,

 

Thank you for another great chapter .

 

Now lets see:

 

Aaron is falling in love (or is it lust) with Ben.

Aaron is finding out Mick is gay.

Aaron is finding out that Ronnie and Jake both think Mick is in love with Aaron.

Jake doesn't know if Mick knows he's gay.

Aaron realizes Ben gives him immediate pleasure.

Aaron realizes that Mick gives him more than immediate pleasure, he gives him a sense of trust.

Thanks Steve!

 

That sounds like a good assessment of what Aaron *thinks* is going on. LOL, I'm not saying he's wrong but I'm not saying he's right either

 

I'm so confused . Damn you Kevin .

 

The only way to solve all of this is to have both Ben's and Mick's first person POV, and somehow I don't think we are going to get that.

I'm afraid not; this story does remain from Aaron POV all the way through.

 

Great job Kev, and since you have seemed to brought the art of a cliffhanger to perfection, I hope you are not consulting with any other authors personally with how to make the perfect evil cliffhanger. With this last chapter I am personally putting you in the top of the class .

LOL, well I confess that was a bit of a cliffhanger. That and the "what's my nick name?" are really the only two cliffhangers in the entire story, and this was definitely 'the big one'. On a side note chapter 10 is the final chapter.

 

That is really truly evil, Kevin... ; ;. I want to know. I'll send you a Gucci Murse if you tell me xD.

 

Maddy (:

 

Aww thanks Maddy! I think that might tick off a few people though

 

 

 

 

Anyway, seriously guys, chapter 10 is the final chapter of BMAD. It isn't the final chapter in the story of Aaron, Mick, Ben and company. The much longer sequel will follow soon after. The only problem of course is that while the sequel will definitely be much longer, and while I have it pretty well mapped out, I don't have as many chapters as I'd like

 

I've been incredibly busy the last couple of months and I haven't had very much time for writing. If I can get out a couple of more chapters in the next 3 weeks it might not become an issue. My tentative plans are to release the final chapter of BMAD at the scheduled time, then the next week instead of a chapter/story release I *think* the Anniversary Anthology will come online (I'm just speculating based on public comments Graeme made; I don't have insider info on this one ) so I'm hoping you guys will read my entry for that The following week after that I have a short story planned for release which will fit fairly well with the theme and feel of BMAD I think (although I wrote this story A LONG time ago).

 

So that's three weeks (at least, depending on the anthology release date). IF I can have at least two or three more chapters of the sequel (which I'll release the name for right after chapter 10 is released, that's why I keep calling it 'the sequel' ) then I'll probably just start releasing it week by week as planned and hope I can stay ahead. If not I'll have to make some decisions about posting schedule.

 

 

 

Anyway, back on topic about chapter 10. The chapter is indeed the final one and it is entitled Breaking Up With My Boyfriend.

 

In honour of the final chapter I'm going to close the current poll and record the final votes 7-4 in favour of Mick having feelings for Aaron.

 

The new poll asks for your projection about chapter 10. I hope you guys enjoy it!

 

 

 

Thanks very much for the comments and for making this such a fun story for me to release! I hope you guys and gals all stick around for the sequel!

 

 

-Kevin

[Tiff]

OH MAN! One more chapter!!! That's it?!? I know, I know, a sequel, but the release will be awhile and I need to know what will happen to Mick, Ben, and Aaron.

 

Booo... *echoes*

 

Anyway, for the anthology, I am DEFINITELY reading yours. I don't read them all, although I'd like to. Getting busier for me, too. But I have time set aside for my special authors: You, Krista, and Kit! Whoohoo.

 

Something to keep my going...in this rain...and humid weather.

[Cynical Romantic]

Oh damn, amidst all th excitement with all these new stories to read, I forgot to post my review, didn't I? Well, mea culpa.

 

Anyway, the one thing that stands out in my head from all 9 chapters so far is that your story is really a lot of fun to read. No, really. It's light and it's entertaining and believe me, I mean those in a very positive way. A few times, it made me laugh out loud, and if you knew me, you'd know that takes a lot.

 

I'm disappointed to hear that Chapter 10 will be the last one. I was looking forward to many more installments. But knowing that it's wrapping up, and with that giveaway title, I can pretty much guess what happens... unless you're just toying with us, of course. (Evil authors on this site! Evil, I say!) I suppose I'll just have to hold out for the sequel.

[Tiff]

Now that CR mentioned the title, I'm going to curse you and your evilness once again!

 

Who is going to get dumped? I would say Mick, because Jake pointed out that Aaron is not IN love with Mick. But then again, you never know. Maybe there would be a huge coming out party for Mick, and then Aaron will realize...OK, I don't know! I like Ben, but I like Mick better. Holy crap, and love triangles.

[AFriendlyFace]

Anyway, for the anthology, I am DEFINITELY reading yours. I don't read them all, although I'd like to. Getting busier for me, too. But I have time set aside for my special authors: You, Krista, and Kit! Whoohoo.

Awww, wow! Thanks, Tiff!

 

Yours are always anthology stories I look forward to reading as well

 

 

I'm disappointed to hear that Chapter 10 will be the last one. I was looking forward to many more installments. But knowing that it's wrapping up, and with that giveaway title, I can pretty much guess what happens... unless you're just toying with us, of course. (Evil authors on this site! Evil, I say!) I suppose I'll just have to hold out for the sequel.

OH MAN! One more chapter!!! That's it?!? I know, I know, a sequel, but the release will be awhile and I need to know what will happen to Mick, Ben, and Aaron.

 

Booo... *echoes*

 

LOL, well truth be told, the way I view BMAD is practically as one long, self-contained prologue to the main story. BMAD is also a lot more PG than the main story will be.

 

Don't worry though, they'll be alot of time to find out what happens to Mick, Ben, and Aaron. You'll also even Cosmo, Ronnie, Jake, Amanda, Giorgio, and Daisy to a lesser extent. I tend to write character (versus plot) based stories and one of my main objections with BMAD (and the story to come) was to avoid getting mired down with the stories of my secondary characters. For example my first story Indefensible purposely didn't really have a single main character, it had about seven plus many more well-developed secondary characters. That's one of the reasons I love the story so much (and intend to get back to writing it), but it just got a bit overwhelming trying to do them all justice (although again I plan to in the end). Anyway, this is Aaron's story, but I promise you will get a good look in at the others, especially Mick and Ben

 

 

 

Oh damn, amidst all th excitement with all these new stories to read, I forgot to post my review, didn't I? Well, mea culpa.

 

Anyway, the one thing that stands out in my head from all 9 chapters so far is that your story is really a lot of fun to read. No, really. It's light and it's entertaining and believe me, I mean those in a very positive way. A few times, it made me laugh out loud, and if you knew me, you'd know that takes a lot.

Thanks CR! That's actually one of the best compliments you could have given me. The 'fun factor' is the primary vehicle in which I want to deliver the story.

 

Now that CR mentioned the title, I'm going to curse you and your evilness once again!

 

Who is going to get dumped? I would say Mick, because Jake pointed out that Aaron is not IN love with Mick. But then again, you never know. Maybe there would be a huge coming out party for Mick, and then Aaron will realize...OK, I don't know! I like Ben, but I like Mick better. Holy crap, and love triangles.

 

 

Are you all able to vote in the poll? I noticed that the numbers still show 11 voters (last poll's numbers), but that no one has voted in the new poll. I'm thinking maybe it won't let you if you've already voted in the original? If so let me know and I *think* I can fix that.

 

 

-Kevin

[Former Member]

LOL, thanks Jess!

 

I have a lot of fun with Jake. That scene in his apartment (and the 2nd half of it which comes in the next chapter) is one of my favourites in the story.

 

I really like Jake too. He's a good friend who seems to have a good head on his shoulders.

 

I'm thinking maybe it won't let you if you've already voted in the original?

 

That seems to be the problem.

[AFriendlyFace]

That seems to be the problem.

Thanks Jess,

 

What about now?

 

I reformatted it a bit...if this doesn't work I probably *can't* fix it

 

 

 

In other news, Graeme just released the Anniveraries Anthology

[wildone]

Don't worry though, they'll be alot of time to find out what happens to Mick, Ben, and Aaron. You'll also even Cosmo, Ronnie, Jake, Amanda, Giorgio, and Daisy to a lesser extent. I tend to write character (versus plot) based stories and one of my main objections with BMAD (and the story to come) was to avoid getting mired down with the stories of my secondary characters. For example my first story Indefensible purposely didn't really have a single main character, it had about seven plus many more well-developed secondary characters. That's one of the reasons I love the story so much (and intend to get back to writing it), but it just got a bit overwhelming trying to do them all justice (although again I plan to in the end). Anyway, this is Aaron's story, but I promise you will get a good look in at the others, especially Mick and Ben

 

Darn you again Kevin , not only giving us a cliffhanger chapter name, but here I was going to say "AH HA!!" he gave us a spoiler that Ben and the others will still be around, so he must be still with Ben. But nooooo, you have to question the poll the way you did, so it isn't a simple Ben or Mick answer.

 

Thanks Jess,

 

What about now?

 

I reformatted it a bit...if this doesn't work I probably *can't* fix it

 

 

 

In other news, Graeme just released the Anniveraries Anthology

 

Nope, can't vote. So I'll just give you my guess, Aaron will continue on with Ben.

 

Steve

[AFriendlyFace]

Darn you again Kevin , not only giving us a cliffhanger chapter name, but here I was going to say "AH HA!!" he gave us a spoiler that Ben and the others will still be around, so he must be still with Ben. But nooooo, you have to question the poll the way you did, so it isn't a simple Ben or Mick answer.

LOL, well either way couldn't the one he doesn't pick remain in his life and even the events of the story?

 

 

 

Nope, can't vote. So I'll just give you my guess, Aaron will continue on with Ben.

Thanks for the vote, Steve. I put it in manually for you

 

Sorry about the brokenness of the poll everyone.

 

 

...by the way I did mention that there's really TWO endings to the story and that whichever characters wins the popular vote will determine which ending I use right?

 

 

:king:

 

(that may or may not be a fib )

[steph]

...by the way I did mention that there's really TWO endings to the story and that whichever characters wins the popular vote will determine which ending I use right?

 

 

:king:

 

(that may or may not be a fib )

ohohohoh, I got it!! Aaron breaks up with Mick as the fake boyfriend! So, now Mick's gonna have to fend off the hordes of guys all alone.

[B1ue]

Can't vote either.

 

No analysis form me this time, I'll leave it to the characters.

 

I think Ben will get dumped, and Aaron will wind up with neither, directly. Because he's kind of a dork, and that's the only way to make the confused jumble of nerves someone else problem. The only way to prevent that ending would be for Ben to take off his shirt at some point during Aaron's speech, at which point all higher level functions will cease.

 

That or Mick will get drunk out of his gourd and crawl into Aaron's bed, which may have the same effect.

[B1ue]

Alright. It's been a couple of days. We've been patient, since you're busy Kev, and the anthologies all came out, but there are limits. Time for a bribe, I think.

 

Wesley Nault, recently of Project Runway season five.

[Maddy]

Well, his signature does say that the next comes out today :eyes: And we all know Kevin is a man of his word *big nudge* so I'm pretty sure we'll have another chapter to read by tonight.

 

 

Maddy (:

[shadowgod]

waits....... impatiently.