Wade

Don't call me bruh, pal! Glad you like Chris, he'll be a key character in this story. And knock it off the shameless plugging! Just kidding! I appreciate the feedback! Glad you read it! Means a lot!

Don't call me dude, chief! Thanks for reading! Means a lot. There's plenty more to come!

Yes, Gavin did break up with Blake for that very reason - because he was still closeted. The fact that Blake wouldn't let Gavin be physical with him in public is the reason why Gavin made that comment - plus, Gavin was jealous, seeing how Blake allowed Ben to hold his hand in a public setting. So, Gavin said what he said because he knew it would hurt Blake. As far as Chris being so angry about Gavin showing up, Blake told Chris all about Gavin, remember? Gavin pretty much destroyed Blake when he dumped him. When Blake finally came out to Chris that night, after the football game, Chris was really there for Blake. Helped him get over Gavin, just by being a great friend. Thanks for the support! Means a lot. If you ever have any questions about the story, just ask. I'll try to reply ASAP and shed some more light on the matter.

They don't really mention it to each other. They play it safe, not engaging each other in future chapters. Can't wait to get those posted - especially chapter six, it's my favorite chapter by far. Thanks!

Thank you! You're like my self-appointed editor! I appreciate it. Always try to REALLY a scan over what I've written before posting it. But, being the writer, I know what it's supposed to say, so, I overlook the little mistakes like that on accident. Keep it up! I appreciate it so much. And thank you for the continued support!

Thank you! You're like my self-appointed editor! I appreciate it. Always try to REALLY a scan over what I've written before posting it. But, being the writer, I know what it's supposed to say, so, I overlook the little mistakes like that on accident. Keep it up! I appreciate it so much. And thank you for the continued support!

You are the first person to ever point that out to me. Never thought of it like that. What I'm writing right now is a re-write of an old story between the same characters. In the original version, it was strictly from Blake's perspective. But, in the re-write, I really wanted people to get to know Ben, as well. But, you're right, getting the story from both perspectives, it doesn't really leave much up for debate. Everything's laid out on the table, isn't it? Lol. Dang it. Now, I resent you for bringing that to my attention. Just kidding! Oh, well! The cat's already out of the bag - they've come out to each other.

- BLAKE ABEL FOSTER - Finishing our meals in the food court, I slide my trash into the swinging door of the trash receptacle and place my tray on top of other empty trays. I spin around on my heels and all but crash into Ben, who's coming to throw his trash away, too. "Oh, shit," I say, slightly startled. "Sorry!" I smile and he smiles back. I grab the tray from him, brushing his fingers as I take it from him. I slide his trash into the trash can and turn back around. "Thanks," Ben says with

Whoops! That's my bad with the shifts of time when Blake comes out to Chris. I'll be sure to correct that as soon as possible. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. And don't worry about the story turning to smut. That's the main reason I left the other site I posted on. I didn't want my characters primarily on a site like that. I think I've found my new home, here, at GA. It seems to have an awesome community. I will warn you, while it's not going to be chalked full of smut, there will be quite a few scenes when they kiss - but, not in a huge pornographic way. They're just showing affection for each other. And anytime a sex scene is coming up, I always cut it off and pick up right after they're done. I try to keep this series much like a YA novel - minus the cursing and whatnot. Lol. Anyway, thanks again for bringing that past/present stuff to my attention and thank you so much for the positive review. It means a lot to me!

Hey! New author to the site! Really liking it around here! I have a story posted on the site already, with one chapter accepted and posted. Second chapter is waiting in the "review" process. Feel free to check it out, if you'd like: "Blake & Ben (A New Beginning)." Thanks!

- BLAKE ABEL FOSTER - I wake up the next morning, feeling refreshed from a nice night of uninterrupted sleep. I rarely sleep the entire night without waking up for some unknown reason. But, last night, I slept like the dead. I sit up in my bed, stretch and rub the sleep from my eyes. I lean over toward my night stand and grab my phone to check the time. 10:37 AM God, I love summer. I notice, on the lock screen, I have a Facebook notification. Ben Smith has sent you a friend request. M

Ha! Yeah, Blake kind of laid it out there a bit, didn't he? They'll both be laying it out with subtle hints in future chapters. I'll be sure to post them, when I'm allowed to. I have five more chapters ready to post - just gotta' follow the rules and wait 8 hours in between. Bummer! LoL! Oh, well! This site is awesome! I don't mind!

Thanks for the review! I appreciate it. I have five more chapters waiting to be posted. But that whole, "You must wait 8 hours" rule is making it difficult! LoL! I didn't used to have it with alternating first person narratives. Used to all be from Blake's point of view. I've totally re-written the story. Started posting this story on a "smut" website, as I like to call it. Wanted to go a little more legit with it. Give the characters a background. Make the story more about their lives and their relationship - not just constant "smut" scenes.

- BLAKE ABEL FOSTER - "What about that guy?" Chris asks me, pointing at the guy standing at the counter, ordering food. He's very slim. His hair is jet black, short on one side, long on the other, covering one side of his face. He's wearing a tight black shirt and black skinny jeans. One hand covered with a black and purple-striped fingerless glove. I look at Chris with a you've-got-to-be-kidding-me look on my face, as I take another French fry, dipping it in barbecue sauce before popping

Two boys, both closeted, discover their true selves in each other.