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I'm not sure...I think Vac might be doing more harm than good for Gunni right now. Gunni is only 16...he's from a small town, and the only gay porn he's seen was chosen by a girl--she wouldn't know what to pick for him, so she probably just grabbed one with her idea of what gay sex was...and thus, put all sorts of false information and expectations in Gunni's head. With today's accessibility to erotic sites, we forget that people are still different, not everyone is ready to deal with sex at the same time--you might be horny, but to actually have sex with another person could be scary at the moment...don't rush into it until you are ready for it--there is no 'use by' date for virginity. Everything Gunni is going through could simply be nerves and exposure to bad visuals from his friend's poor choice of videos--from what I gather, that film wouldn't have turned me on a 16 either-or even now. You need to have Gunni think about that aspect of his life--that he simply isn't ready, or that he didn't know that other types of erotica exist whic hmight appeal to him more than the domineering thing he was shown. Making the assumption that he is asexual at 16 is doing a great deal of mental harm to a boy who is already uprooted from his home and friends...and it smacks of pop psychology. When I was 16, was I wanting to try sex--hell yeah--but was I ready to do it with another person--no. Maybe being in a small town in the mid 70s had something to do with that, where you felt alone in your preferences. I knew what I wanted--boys--but I didn't experiment with neighbor kids my age, though the topic came up once I chickened out, just not ready. So, let's consider further options for Gunni than one blanket conclusion--maybe have Jo or Eiri talk to him?

Thanks, Bran! Welcome aboard. My style of doing a story is pretty much 'it grows as it flows'...I have only an end goal in mind, and each chapter just comes out as it will. The prompt ideas were a start, but after that, it came out as it entered my head.I hope you like the story as it goes on, and if you have suggestions or anything else, please put them on the discussion group linked on the story description page! I love to hear from fellow members.

Thanks AC. I guess maybe I did something right to capture such nice words from people here. Jay is turning out to be a likeable sort....I'm going to start chapter 11 today and it should cover the rest of Saturday, barring garrulous boys telling me what they want added to their story!

Damn you, Hamen--the first story I pick to read by you--and it makes me cry not once, but several times! Much as I disliked Derek at first, you put me through the wringer with his story, the horrible things he's gone through...and now that I really wish him well, we get a 'perhaps'? I too, read this all in one go, missing an entire night's sleep because I couldn't stop--like everyone else, I'm begging you on my knees to write some sort of sequel! Big C and Hero need there happy ending after all that has happened! My first story here was DomLuka's Desert Dropping, then I went through everything else, only to find he's vanished leaving so much unfinished--please, even though this story is done--it still feels like there's more to be said; please take it up a bit more!

I don't know why I didn't use the name--I'm gonna fix it. Jay has his charming moments--and looks like Miles is not very resistent to them. Wonder how Jay does it? I'm glad you like Miles' reply...you have written your own super moments, though, far more than me.

Great chapter, Renee! Usual thing though--I get involved with the characters and the story is going to end soon. I think there's a lot to go for this trio, and would love to see it continue into summer! Awaiting the next part eagerly!

Gotta love Rob's bull-in-a-china-shop approach to things! Makes me wish I had gorwn up with an older brother. I don't know which to look forward to more, the date with Nelson, or the interrogation by Eric's mom! If Nelson actually comes in to get Eric, I wonder if she'll start in on him?

Jay certainly plans on doing what he can...and I think Miles will begin to blossom given time. Most likely we'll get to see Miles' parents sometime...but they are awfully busy.

Thanks Tim! With any luck, our two heroes will work things out...as for Kurt, he's going to be around...but what effect that will have on J-M isn't clear yet. Still have to get through today.

I did all that? You helped also with your beta reading--it went a lot smoother with your suggestions. I don't know if people catch this--Jay seems to be a very visual oriented person which Miles cannot manage. When I started this, Miles was me--still is--but as it goes on, turns out Jay is my other side--the one who jokes to break up things when they are too serious, sarcastic on occasion but never mean about it.The poetry teacher I allude to drove me home one day and I complimented her on her early 60s Buick--I really did mean it, but she accused me of being a smart-ass. Trials ahead I'm sure, once Miles gets to the rest of the day!

I'm glad it linked properly, the song that is, my editor showed it, but I wasn't sure if GA's would take it that way, and I don't remember if I checked--I was pretty tired.Incidentally, you gave me the idea of linking a song to a story segment with your 'Wings' usage. Also, can't say enough thanks to Tim for the big chunk of Danish! Google Translate sucks swampwater!

POV: Jay 11:50AM. I pulled into Mikey’s driveway; not seeing any other cars I assumed his parents were at work, or out doing errands. I parked in front of the second garage door which was closed. Mikey said that their yard stuff and other tools were in there, so I figured it would be an out of the way spot. Now that I was actually here, I was suddenly nervous; last night was so good, but was it the relief of having saved his life which fuelled our connection, or was it more than that

Thanks, Jay's family is fun to write. The next chapter should be up today...Saturday's promised rematch is underway!I have to thank Timothy M for all the Danish--he's a living god!

Another fine chapter Mark! It leaves me feeling disappointe in Frank though--either he doesn't know the full score with Zach and his parents--or he just isn't willing to admit that Wally is a complete asshole. I am 100% with Zach's feelings on this--he needs to get emanicipated himself, or find a person willing to take over as legal guardian if Frank won't do it. I found the fact that his mother still wouldn't admit he was right to be typical of spouses of domineering husbands. She doesn't deserve any more consideration or respect than Wally for treating Zach as she does. Sadly, they don't see that not only respect--but love--also has to be earned and encouraged to grow; it isn't an automatic result of parenthood. I feel for JJ, knowing that what Alex says is right, but it makes him feel isolated and alone, which he has had too much of in his life...just when he thought things were opening up for him. Is the bloom off the rose? Are JJ's rose-colored glasses becoming clear? I fear so...but I hope he comes to realize that this will be a good thing for their relationship, making them more equal partners in it. Where's the next one?

Man, nice way to build tension! I was on my feet with Jasper ready to tear into Nelson for that trick! Rob is gonna go ballistic--I hope you are going to show us that and the date. More, please!

Never had kids, but had to babysit nephews a few times..back then, you could spank kids, and I did once or twice but not hard, and not more than two whacks with my hand...still, I didn't enjoy it. I think I got the observance necessity from having done that job--you couldn't turn your back on them and take anything for granted. Nice to see the milking thing actually was true--I only milked a cow once, but the motions seemed pretty similar to other fun stuff. Next part is underway--it covers the rest of Saturday's date.

I hope you checked out the song I quoted...Wishing You Were Here by Chicago...he's got it bad for Miles. They were thinking the more immediate the punishment, the better it might take...sucks for Jay, but we haven't seen how that works out yet. That's the next bit since I got dog tired and it was already 2899 words and had most of a day left. Broaden the scope just a tad on names--Johan would have been fine-Jan was a contender for a while, but my final choice beat it--no obvious (to me) contraction available. Go a tad bit west is a clue.

I was afraid you forgot about us James. I always look forward to writings by you, and wish for as much as often as I can get them. I understand about the time constraints: I've been working on my latest chapter for two days, was at 2900 words, and had just gotten half-way or so. It was a convenient point to stop, so I posted that part, the rest of the chapter will be a part 2 of the same day. I felt I owed something pretty soon as I try to do two chapters a week...strange how what started as a prompt based character has changed into a story of its own...but it is very satisfying to write it and I'm still using prompts for the initial idea. Awaiting more as soon as you can--it's nice to see Oscar at home, but Jean's words are pretty ominous.

AC, you do go on! We've had Jay's POV before, but not in an important way...he'll be around more. I thought the switch in viewpoints was reflecting that they were both there now, and gave us Miles' perspective on Jay since we already had his. Mid-paragraph was an awkward spot to do it, I admit. But didn't it add to the drama?Our two heroes seem to love each other, but we have to reaize that neither has actually said it yet....

POV: Dirck, Jay “Can I talk to you?” Rosalie’s voice was low so it wouldn’t be heard upstairs, but loud enough that I could hear it over the local news—we both liked to stay up for the national news, then watch the first part of Johnny Carson. By the flickering light of the screen, I could see her brows slightly wrinkled in thought. I picked up the remote and turned the volume down a couple clicks before turning back to her. This early in the Spring, there wasn’t much work t

Not sure it's clinical depression, but a lonely teen's angst over losing his major friend is pretty strong stuff to deal with on top of being insecure.It was Old Spice my dad used, or Avon, which my aunt sold--I opted for something slightly less flowery.

Ah, memories! I glossed over Police Woman because I liked CHiPs more. I'm glad you liked the interaction--I was hoping it wasn't too intimate yet, so I tried to temper it with their uncertainty, which I think most people feel at first no matter what the era. A love story? At a gay authors' site--who'd a thunk it!

Gosh Gary, I was worried because this one was so long--but Jay's day just kept getting longer, and he had no other options than to get to the end. Jay outing himself? Or did his sister start it? He could only think of Miles--so we don't know.

So much of what Miles does and thinks is driven by his lack of self-worth--while we don't know the roots of it since he doesn't mention actual abuse--he has been so 'down' on himself that he can't really grasp that Jay could be really there for him...so he ignored the phone.Greg could simply represent the need for physical release...while Jay is the elusive dream to be wished for buy unlikely in reality.

Not quite fitting in at school didn't help either--it just increased what AC called his 'invisibility'. Miles badly needs a connection outside himself--can Jay be that link?