Cynus

Just a bit. It's the last chapter, too. Then I follow a completely different character in the sequel. One who is connected to this story, though. This particular arc of the story may end next week, but a new one begins. Hope you stay tuned!

He's cute though, isn't he? Glad you're enjoying yourself, tim!

No promises either way on the Brent/Donny question. You'll just have to wait and see! Clint overthinks yet underthinks everything he does. It's should come as no surprise that this, too, was a failure. This was one of the two strategies I came up with for outlandish coming out scenarios, and I absolutely had to use it. Hope you enjoyed it! Thank you for the review!

I don't know if him trying "hard" would get him anywhere. That'd probably be a disaster, too. As for Brent and Sheila, you'll just have to wait and see what the end result is! Travis decided he didn't really want to experiment after all. Or maybe he was scared, huh? I think they're really good for each other, as friends, and maybe something more than that someday. Who's to say? Oh yeah, that'd be me . . . Thank you for the review!

Why is Brent angry? I'd sure like to know. Clint has long been a champion of sensitive noses. He'll defend them until the day he dies, or loses his sense of smell. I agree with you about what happened with Travis, and that it would've been a mistake, especially since this story is not supposed to be about romance at all. Thank you for the review!

Yay for favorite chapters! It's one of mine, too. And, if tim ever reads this, he'll probably give me shit for it. (love ya, tim! ) The scene between Travis and Clint is one of my favorite to write in the entire story. I honestly planned on Travis to be comepletely straight the whole story, but then on a whim I wrote this section and loved it. This story was never supposed to be about a high school romance. I've already written too many of those. I like to think that the faculty isn't doing too well with the bullying thing, here. But hopefully they'll learn after not too long. Hehe . . . the shower scene was planned from the beginning of the story, before I even put the first words down. Glad you liked it! Thank you for the review!

I wasn't really planning for that twist with Travis, to be completely honest. It sort of sneaked up on me and then pounced out of nowhere. I'm glad I did it, though, because it's one of my favorite scenes. Hoping it was at least liked from others. Clint fighting is probably a hilarious scene, actually. He has no formal training, and so he'd be just as chaotic as ever. He'd probably break more of his own bones than anyone elses. Thank you for the compliments and the review!

Gotta love the image of sheila in the dirt, eh? I definitely do. Everyone needs an Angie in their life.

The way I see "Androsexual" working is that it would be a blanket term for both gay males and heterosexual women, as well as any others who happen to "like males".

I've found this to be a rather interesting reference. Available at Asexuality.org http://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/123256-asexuality-sexual-orientation-lexicon-read-me/?hl=placiosexual#entry1061345333

“Dude, they all keep looking at you.” I follow Travis’ gaze and see the morning crowd of students whispering in their cliques and pointing at me. It’s happened a lot in the last two weeks, ever since the shower incident. They know who I am now, at least, and what’s better is I’ve been able to shower every day without worrying about it. Having done it once, the other times didn’t take much courage at all. And as an extra bonus, I smell nice. Isn’t that lovely? “Maybe I should ju

Well, this time I didn't take notes throughout. I was too enamored by the story to do any such thing. I keep feeling like Tallen is still hiding something, despite his willingness to go through his past like that. No, it's not just a feeling, I'm sure he's hiding something incredibly important. But, then again, you wanted us to notice that, didn't you? I'm still worried about Frostie, but I'm glad he had a good time on the date. They are good together, at least for now. Whatever that secret Tallen has, it could easily turn things on their head, but hopefully they'll still come out on top. I love it. Thanks again!

Uh-oh, Sophie's getting in the middle of things. I'm not sure how I feel about this. Did I mention last time that I'm a huge sucker for guys with green eyes? My first boyfriend had green eyes, and I've loved them ever since. Oh! Sophie did NOT just do that to Frost! I'd have slipped into the office for sure in this case, just to spite her for meddling. I'm sure it's going to make for a better story that Frost chose the other route. Maybe that's why I never have any adventure in my life? I'm too busy spiting it when it shows up on my doorstep. I'm not sure I like the idea of the date any more than Frost does. . . I see a lot of myself in Frost, even though I do have more luck in talking with people. I'm just as turned off by the idea of relationships, though. I adore Tallen, though. He has a bit of a roguish streak, doesn't he? I love rogues . . . Using Charisma as a weapon, now THAT's attractive. I'm glad Frost eventually accepted the date once everything was said and done. Great ending to a great scene. I love these characters, and I'm grateful you've brought them to life. Hope you don't mind me saying so, but I feel kinship to them, similar to how I feel toward my own characters. Almost like instead of my children (as my characters are), they're my nieces and nephews. Your response to my last review mentioned a fear that you're sometimes too wordy. Well, I can guarantee you that wasn't a problem in this particular section. This flowed beautifully. Thank you for writing this.

I write my reviews as I read the chapter, so earlier notes will refer to earlier points in the chapter and later notes to later points. You have an amazing command of descriptive prose. I'm looking forward to learning from you, especially as that is an area where I am weak in my writing. By a page in, I already know a lot about the protagonist, and I'm excited to see what has made him the way he is. Sophie was much the same way when she appeared in the story. I instantly have an image of her, and can emphasize with her. I see her in a number of people I know well in my life. Your characterization is spot on. Ugh. I'm dreading the moment I meet Chad. Tallen, on the other hand, is positively wonderful. At least what I know of him so far. Okay, finally making another note. I became so wrapped up in the story that I couldn't put it down to comment. You have me hooked. I'm ready to follow wherever this story leads. I'm eager to know who the wolf is, what the sigils, the glyphs, and the aether burns are all about . . . I can't wait! Thank you for writing this.

Email received and will be responded to soon. Thank you for that, and for the review as well. I'm glad you're enjoying the story and the picture. Clint and Angie's dad (Gabriel) is pretty damn awesome. I'd want him in my life, too. Thank you for the review!

Yay! I caught you off guard with something. It's about time. Clint's plans are the stuff of legend. At least he's not responsible for anyone else in his plans, haha! Brent and Sheila's family will be explained eventually, I believe . . . (can't quite remember exactly how much explanation I put in this story, but I am working on a sequel or five. Muse willing) Well, the next chapter is already here by the time I got around to this review. I'll respond to that soon. Thank you for the review!

Me too. My story "Across the Pool" describes why I didn't. He's kind of awesome though, isn't he?

Emi, that's my favorite scene in the entire story. I don't think I've ever written a parent/child scene I've liked more, though there are a few which come close. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. Clint's one of my favorite characters I've ever created. The fact that everyone agrees with me is not lost on me. In fact, it makes me very happy. The flower sender may or may not be revealed. I honestly don't remember if I did so in this story or not. Thank you for the review!

Clint and Silas Drake would be best friends, I suppose. I honestly wasn't trying to extend all of those qualities to him directly. I determined a personality for him and then put him in situations and let him make his own decisions. This is the result. Clint developed himself. Thank you for the review!

Clint is one of the most forgiving people you'll ever meet. He let's go of things easily, especially if there's no harm done. He showed that here with Donny, and his overall caring attitude puts him in Donny's camp now. Heh. The flowers. I don't remember if I even reveal that in this story, but maybe I do? But yeah, Sheila and Brent . . . fun stuff, eh? And Clint's plan will manifest soon. Thank you for the review!

tim! It's so good to see you here. I hope if you choose to continue the story you'll enjoy it, but I understand your perspective. I have my reasons for both writing and enjoying teen stories, but I understand it's not for everyone. Thanks again for stopping by.

Travis and I sit in my room almost a week after I visited Donny. I haven’t had the chance to visit Donny again, but he did send me a text after he the hospital discharged him. He’s doing better, but he’s nervous about returning to school next week. Hopefully I’ll be able to help him, but only time will tell. There’s a definite spring in Travis’ step as he bounds up the stairs, a pillow in one hand and a bag with a toothbrush and some medication in another. He showed up as my sister, Dad

Thank you. That's great to hear, considering my current doubts. I'm glad you're still enjoying it.

Donny has a lot he'll have to deal with, that's for sure. Too bad it's somewhat justified, because that means he'll have guilt riding him as well. But he does have Clint, whatever that will mean in the end. Would you say that Angie is typical of a teenage girl, then? Or am I way off the mark? Having never been one, I'm not 100% certain of how they work, lol. Clint and plans . . . go together like peanut butter and hot sauce. Thank you for the review!

Are you ready for more character insight? Chapter 8 is here. Angie could definitely learn something from Clint, though he could learn from her, too. Clint's far from perfect, after all. Thank you for the review!