Aceinthehole

---Teddy--- As I walked past Cait and out of Ryder’s room I couldn’t help but become weighed down by everything that was going on inside my head. He got my initials tattooed on his body, why? We were apart eight years by time he decided to do that. Do I mean that much to him? Does he mean that much to me? The whole drive home was like sitting in a fog. Maybe I’m not fully over him, but still, it’s never been this bad! It’s like I can’t even get him off my mind! I let out a sigh of reli

I think someone kept pulling them out because of his irritability and fear for needles.

---Ryder--- Once more I found myself lying in bed staring off at a blank white ceiling. How did I get here? How did things get this bad? How did I let them? I was king of the world. I had everything I’ve ever dreamed of. The fans, the money, the spotlight, I had it all. Stadiums of people used to sing my name, but now here I am in a small white box. That one missing piece in my heart collapsed everything I knew. I had gone on for so long without him, but the second I pulled the plug on Mess

I'm glad you're starting to get attached again. In my experiences with tv, stories or movies the first five chapters are so important in restoring or creating a bond. Without it stories seem to drone on.

To believe in someone so much and accept that they've become a part of the family/will most likely marry your son then watch them destroy your son and walk away like it's nothing, that's a pain I don't want to know. Like you said, they probably don't want to face that truth. A lot easier to water it down and not pay attention to it.

---Teddy— Blake’s words bounced around in my head for a little while as I quietly sat on the couch and tried to reflect on it all. I did ask all those questions back in high school, but we’re not those same kids anymore. Ryder’s not that innocent shy kid he once was, and I’m no longer naïve enough to think I can save someone. We’re talking like the universe is pushing us together, but maybe it pulled us apart for a reason. Maybe things are just too broken and painful to fall back into place

You're right, he needs to make sure he understands and handles all his emotions regarding Ryder before he even tries to let him back in, otherwise it's all going to fall apart.

@sugarsmacks Wow, really the first? That's awesome! Hope to see you around here more often!

---Teddy--- It’s not rare for me to think of Mrs. Sullivan every now and again. Maybe it’s a sign that I was never fully over Ryder, but that’s not the way I see it. She was an amazing caring woman who I was lucky enough to stumble across in my life. She always had advice to give and a smile on her face. She was always joking, teasing and laughing. Her life was just as depressing as Ryder’s, hell, maybe even more. Yet, she smiled her way through it, and that, it’s something I’ve always admi

I'm not sure why I didn't notice these until now, but yes points only matter after all 3-5 rounds end. The ref hadn't called the fight for whatever reason (It's become a huge issue in the sport. Even last Saturday they let guys t-off on unconscious opponents) so Aidan still held all the cards. Presumably all it took were on or two more punches to have it called but by opening the cage door and leaving Aidan broke the rules which results in a forfeit.

Exactly. Once kids find a group they identify with it's hard to pull it from them.

I think he's in a lot of pain, and this is his way of dealing with it. Teddy's parents definitely could be handling it better, but I think they want Oliver to think Teddy is strong and happy.

---Teddy--- As I let my little brother go I couldn’t help but take a longer look at him. I’m pretty sure that’s the first time we’ve hugged one another in, forever. It’s so weird to me how into Messiah he is. It’s so completely and utterly bizarre. But at the same time what did dad think was going to happen? This is his way of showing our father he’s found his own big metal band, and the fact it gets a rise out of me, it only makes it better. “I’m sorry I said no one wants you here.”

Thank you! If you haven't seen it already, it's posted and ready to go!

I couldn’t believe my eyes as the near corpse sat on the surgery table in front of me. Violently shaking and seizing as he longed for freedom. I froze for a few seconds as the significance of the moment took over in my head. But before I could say anything, before I could hesitate any longer the head nurse grabbed my arm. “Dr. Haner.” She let out, trying to shake me into the moment. “Can you handle this or not?” “I can handle it.” I quickly let out, stepping up to the table. “Ryder? Ry

What if the man who broke your heart suddenly came back into your life? What if he laid dying on the surgery table in front of you? Do you forgive him? Do you bring him back to life? Do you put the pieces back together? Or do you let it all stay broken?

I think the most important thing for you guys to remember is this isn't the end of their story. This is just part 1, part 2 will be out soon. The reason for the separation is 1. I think two 30-40 chapter books look a lot better than one 80 chapter book. 2. This is a significant change in their lives. The rush and fun of their teenage years is over. They came of age in two very heartbreaking ways, but now they've found one another again. It won't be too different of a style, but they're different people from when we left them.

All I’ll say is don’t give up yet. Life has a way of fixing what it’s broken.

I promise you I didn’t get bored, and this was actually the end that fueled me to write the first part so well. I wouldn’t be writing a whole 2nd book on them if I didn’t believe in its potential. Its supposed to leave you you feeling hollow, empty and confused. This was Teddy’s story and that’s exactly how he feels. He’s still stuck in that moment as life blew by him. And thats what all you are seeing. A lot of you have been very vocal about enjoying the true and gritty nature of these stories, and with that in mind this was the only way for the story to progress. I don’t know if I would look at them as two separate stories such as one long one. As that was something I almost did, but didn’t want an 80 chapter story posted. Give it it time and trust it, the story is far from over.

I know the time jump and over dramatics can seem a bit, jarring, but I'm positive as the story plays out it'll make more sense

I don't know the answer to that question to be honest. I think that's something we'll have to see about Oliver as he grows. I don't think he would have feelings for Ryder though, I think he just really connects with his words. When you get tied into music like that at such a young age, singers start to feel more like just a band. I think you'll be very happy to find out that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

---Teddy--- As I watched Ryder step into that cab I couldn’t help but feel my heart drop. This is it, I know it is, the way he looked at me, I-I won’t see him for years. I just, if he can’t see me, I pray to god he can still talk to me. Him leaving, it would destroy me inside. I-I just can’t afford it. Yet as the hours passed and I sat down with my parents in the living room, well the press broke news that shattered my already broken heart. I couldn’t help but read the headline over an

I can respect that, but I think this is a story you'll want to follow until the end.

---Ryder--- The second my plane touched down I hit the ground running. It didn’t matter if Scottie could keep up or not, this, it’s my grandma. She’s the only person to have ever been there in my life. She would cross this country bare foot for me, through broken glass or spikes, she’d do anything to get to me if I needed her, and now she needs me. I won’t let her down. Not anymore. “Sir! Slow down!” Scottie yelped trying desperately to keep up with me. As I finally reached the fr

There are some questions I just don't have the answer to. The story writes itself, and I could never stand in the way of it. Even if it sucks for me too.