Timothy M.

the end was confusing, how could it suddenly be one month later without Alex seeeing a therapist like his Dad demanded ?

OK, I admit I did not read the author's notes at the bottom of chapter 10 in book 3, and that's why I did not realize that book 5 Brothers is actually part IV and not part V of this story. So I managed to read all 40 chapters of this book, Truths and Lies, (and leave a review wondering about all the missing parts) before I started on book 5. So I hope other readers are more clever han me and get it in the right order. But otherwise you are now warned and can go read the real book 4, before continuing with this.

OK, I admit I did not read the author's notes at the bottom of chapter 10 in book 3, and that's why I did not realize that book 5 Brothers is actually part IV and not part V of this story. So I managed to read all of book 4 Truths and Lies (and leave a review wondering about all the missing parts) before I started on this and suddenly realizing that this should have come first. So I hope other readers are more clever han me and get it in the right order. Because by the time I finished with Truths and Lies, I was so fed up wth Perry and his inability to say no and think about what is right for himself rather than try and satisfy the needs of all the people around him, that I frankly cannot stand any more of this story. It's a shame, because it's brilliant and interesting and very well written.

Perry is such an idiot. I've decided not to feel sorry for him no matter how many bad things happen from now on. And I hope he breaks Jessica's heart - stupid, pushy bitch. I'll just feel sorry for Jesse instead.

I'm actually getting feed up with Perry, he is coming across as a weak minded idiot by now. He needs to man up and tell Jessica to get lost - for her sake as well as his own. And why was there a whole lot of stuff missing between book 3 and book 4 ?

somehow a lot seems yo be missing from this chapter as they go straight from dressing at home to kissing at the ball and considering what is said in the next chapter about what happened, it's a big part that is missing. Otherwise a good story

Guess there is not much to add, except that the story wrenched my guts so badly i wanted to hit something. Scary with the obsessed father and sad that things got so bad for Darrell before he finally could start on the road to a new life. And of course the big question: when will you write the sequel, so we can find out who Darrell becomes ?

He, he that was fun - and the reason Zupan get something special is because he does not have enough fine motor skills to handle a knife and fork in normal ways. And even though I'm sure Zander would love to feed him and make it into some kind of foreplay, I think Zupan would be shamed to expose his handiap thus. And Issac knows his friend well. But I really wish you would learn to write wouldn't instead of would when appropriate or even go for would not if the contraction does not work for you. I've seen this mistake in almost every other chapter, and while I can work out what you mean, it still disrupts the flow of reading. And you story is so much fun I want to gobble it up fast.

Wow Sasha I've never been so lucky with guessing before, all my bets paid off ! I thought you were just being really nice yesterday when you complimented me on knowing Zander well, but now I'm sitting here with the proudest grin on my face after reading this chapter. Consider yourself hugged as thanks. I'm also glad that they sorted things out immediately, bodes well for their relationship that they can get angry and hurt but still communicate. Wonder if the murderball team will have a new audience next time they play.

How sweet that Zander has apparently been bragging about his new boyfrind so much that even people he only knows in a vague way has heard about him being hooked up. Obviously these were not his friends, nor was the first guy at the bar, who had to introduce himself. His real friends would know the deal, because Zander would never embarrass Zupan or his friends by leaving them unaware. I bet he has even said something cute and sexy about loving that he can go for a walk with Zu and be in his lap at the same time. Not that I blame Zu for getting out of there, but I sure would have liked for him to see the absolute fit Zander was about to have, I bet he would have just about killed those three guys with something utterly cutting and witty. Oh and I was just waiting for the clothes shopping part, I'm betting that will be a regular occurence, especially the underwear. And that Zupan will be very surprised by how people will notice him in a different way, when he starts looking smart all the time. Zoltan and Bay are just gonna tease him so much about it - but I bet his twin is relieved never to have to take his brother shopping for clothes again.

Blimey, barebacking in the changing room with no lube, they really are getting desperately naughty, aren't they ? But as alway you manage to mix humour and sex in a really wonderful way. Nice that Zander finds it great that Zu is only hot for him - and I'm guessing that he is a bit awed by the fact that Zupan is so obviously committed (using the L word and being protective and possessive). From Bay's comments earlier it seems as if Zander has been used and heartbroken before, so he deserves being loved and wanted.

Thanks for some wonderful chapters in the past few days. Interesting that Zu wanted Zander to be at the bar, I wonder if he'll have second thoughts in between now and then. He obviously has no problem with random people seeing him with a boy on his lap. But based on his reactions towards his brother and gym friends and previous girl hook-ups, he may find it more difficult to deal with his brand new relationship and barely acknowledged bisexuality in front of people who know him. Hope he does not chicken out, that would probably upset Zander a lot.

What an amazing story. Such an original take on how to deal with shyness and the bullying related to being gay. Teasing Peter in a 'safe' environment - even if he did feel very uncomfortable, and explaining how getting upset does not help but being able to give back as good as you get is the best way. I get the point I was a loner who spent most of my childhood reading, and I had a hard time in school because I've never been able to bear teasing. Nothing as bad as the stuff gay teenagers have to deal with, just the geek issue and other stuff. I would guess that Andy had gone through the whole desensitizing process with Marty - after helping Marty with dealing with the earlier 'fat' issues hinted at in one of the chapters. Andy really is very clever and he manipulates people brilliantly - in a good way. So great how he dealt with the gay matter on the swim tream, towards the other people in school and the enemy swim team. Turning the table on the guys doing the bullying - and in such a funny way too. At first I was a bit annoyed about Peter being so clueless about himself, but I soon realized that it was very much in character for his age and personality. He was in denial and pretending about all the touching and flirting stuff being innocent, but no more and no longer than was credible. And when Matthew came out to him, he redeemed himself big time. Showing that he had thought about it, but very coyly hidden this from us as well as himself. Of course I would have liked to read more about their fun in bed, and how their relationship became more serious. But I think you made the right choice about keeping it to hints and funny descriptions. It meant the story stayed in tune all the way through, and they were still quite young - even in the very last chapter two years later on. This will definitely be one of my favorite stories from now on.

HOT, HOT, HOT !! And just a little bit funny too. And very well written. What more can I say - you've done it again. Looking forward to the next date - and I bet it does not go the way Zupan expects.

He finally meets someone he likes - and he has sex with Joey while thinking of Colin. What an idiot ! I lost all respect and interest right there. And it seemed so promising a story.

Finally, I've been waiting for this chapter for a long time. I like it that they are still a bit tentative about their relationship, but still manage to commit to each other. Hope they have a nice sleep and a cuddle when they wake up. Did you manage to read the comment I left in chapter 1 ?

I totally agree with Lisa. Zupan needs someone who can keep him on his toes mentally and play games with him. This story looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. You've already run into one of the problems wth having two main characters beginnign with Z: getting them mixed up. Zupan handed him his drink, line already pushed down - should be Zander (and lime). Oh and you had how instead of who a couple of lines higher, but I think we all prefer to have chapters fast and with a few mistakes rather than wait for perfection.

At least, Toby's mum is a good and supportive parent - though I'm surprised she hasn't gotten him some therapy. Or maybe she did, but not enough, as she may not have realized until right now how bad Toby was messed up by the Dillon incident. But it makes me sad that Simon and Luke are so afraid to tell their parents the truth. You've done a good job of portraying Lucy and Geoff as nice, loving parents - yes they have faults and are annoying at times but that just makes them more believable. And somehow I think that they will be more devastated to learn that their sons were terrified of telling them that to be told about them being gay. If you really love your child, I think you'd feel like having failed utterly as a parent, when you found out that your child did not trust you for this. And I'm not saying that I don't understand Luke and Simon hesitating in the beginning, but I'm really wondering why they are so afraid and adamant about not telling their parents. Especially Simon now that he has seen Toby's mum being fine with them being boyfriends. And Simon should realize that he'll hurt Toby by staying in the closet for too long.

Ohhh what an evil twist here, that Luke has to deal with Simon being bullied and tortured and almost mutilated. Hope he feels even more guilty now about not doing anything to stop Landon and the other idiots when they attacked Ryan or reporting them afterwards or at least telling his parents. It's a compelling story even if it is rather depressing that the good guys are treated so badly. And I mean Ryan and Simon and even to some extent Toby, once I learnt of his past. Oh and maybe Damon as well - seems like they'll all need years of therapy by the end of the story.

I'm surprised that Ryan didn't go home and blow his brains out with one of his father's guns. Actually that would have served them all right, mainly Luke and Todd, but even more so Mitchell and Landon and the other culprits who hopefully would have been exposed and expelled and maybe even persecuted by the law. I'm so disgusted by the betrayal and cruelty that I actually want Luke (as well as Todd and everyone else) to feel the guilt and remorse of having done something so awful and unforgivable that they drove the good guy to suicide. And I wouldn't mind for Ryan's hateful father to have the stigma of his perfect son killing himself, either. But I guess it's better to hope that Ryan will get the help he needs to get over the massive trauma and to move on with his life and find someone else to love and be loved by. Cause Luke certainly does not deserve Ryan (or Elliot either for that matter).

Hmm you really have a fetish for guy's names starting with Z - although Zander did start out being spelt with an X, when Bay defended him in the bar. Anyway, it'll be fun to see where you take this . and nice that Issac and Bay can be the ones to help Zu sort things out rather than the other way round.

Am I the only one to feel that this story ended too soon ? There were so many emotional ups and downs (and mainly the latter) that two or three more chapters showing their relationship sailing smoothly instead of being in stormy weather would have been good for unclenching my gut after reading the first 31 chapters. Somehow I get the feeling that you like the drama but get bored with happiness fairly quickly. I's OK as you do write wonderful drama, but you could work on writing more of the aftermath. I think it would make your readers very happy. Because in fact chapter 32 (and parts of ch 30) were great to read, full of tender but still funny moments - and in any case I'm sure Bay and Issac would still have issues to deal with for a while yet. Anyway, thanks for a fantastic story, it will stay on my favorite list forever.

This was the best chapter of a great story (I loved the butt groping game), so I'm rather upset that it is also the last, and that there has been no update for a long time. I like the way that our perception of Sam and Dane changes over time and for this chapter also how we view Dane's friends. Aaron is totally cool.

Insanely hot ! But I hope they'll switch positions once in a while, even if Drew seems happy being the bottom. Or than Ethan will at least allow some mutual fingering time. Now Ethan just needs to sort himself out regarding school, friends and parents. But I'm guessing there will be some bad stuff with all of that, before the story is over. Just hope it does not rip them apart.

Fuck Ethan you really are mean and stupid. You could have averted suspicion for a while longer and protected your relationship if you and Drew had started to spend lunch together with the other guys. Why do you persist thinking with your dick - arrrgh though I guess part of the problem is lack of maturity as well as intelligence, I keep forgetting they are only supposed to be 14 years old, they come across as older most of the time.