Aceinthehole

Haha I'm all good. This is why I love writing about teenagers or young adults. Their lives' are so volatile. Obviously for story purposes I expedite the process, but it's crazy to see how quickly teens and young adults change. That, and they all have skeletons hidden in their closets. Everyone from the burnout, to the most popular kid in school, they're all hiding something. The question is, can they reconcile what they've done with who they're becoming?

---Teddy--- It’s funny, I spent so much time worrying about how Ryder was going to do on the road that I guess I never prepared myself for the fact that he was leaving! I guess I just figured since it’s so hard to get him to hangout this wouldn’t feel any different, but damn was I wrong. It’s not like I know he’s safe at his house or in the studio. He’s sleeping in a van! In a van! “Alright but can you please eat something other than fast-food!” I pleaded to my phone as the face-time c

Me? Hurt one my characters? Never.

---Ryder--- Hearing my own voice on the radio, hearing the lyrics I’d gone over in my head about three hundred times, its-its-its indescribable. I used to dream of this moment, and now it’s here. I’m going on tour! I’m on the radio! I’m making it! I’m actually making it! “So Ryder,” Mrs. Haner began as the song came to an end. “You’ve got your tour, you’re on the radio, what’s the plan from here?” I took a second to really think everything over. I mean, I didn’t think I’d ever eve

Thank you! The idea that the characters all feel real and natural is probably the biggest compliment I can get! Don't worry there's a lot more to this story. Along with the help/brainstorming of @JayT, well this story is only just starting.

Thank you Remi, but this is only the halfway point. You have Plenty more of Ryder and Teddy to go!

Thank you! However, this is just the midway point of the story. There is a lot yet to come. The Brighter the Star...

Wow thank you for sharing! Personally I grew up on bands like the Beatles, Tears for Fears, Beach Boys etc. But as I got older (I say older, but I was shown the Beatles at like 8, and then started looking for heavier stuff at around 10.) my music taste started to get heavier (I credit it to the late Beatles albums. The White album, Let it Be, and Magical Mystery Tour all gave me a want for both heavier and "trippy" music). It's really awesome that you got the see how the radio evolved into what it is today. I personally hate the radio, and only really use spotify, youtube or pandora that way I can mix the genres I listen to. it's ridiculous I have to tune between 3-4 different station just to get a chance to hear a different genre! And rock stations around here? Forget it! We finally got one back! Anyway, if you want to hear an acoustic version of the songs Ive been referencing here's a very good one. Its the song that Ryder sang to Teddy last chapter. Of course no pressure to listen to it! I just love sharing music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzaIHzdZtRY

Haha I still love you too brother! and definitely! You still have the whole reserve left so feel free to let me know what you think! Of course, you'll be getting new chapters for some feed back soon as well! Don't think I'll let you become a stranger.

---Teddy--- As I looked over to Ryder I couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. Pride doesn’t even scratch the surface of how I feel about him today. He was on a stage in front of hundreds of people and rocked it. He proved that despite his anxiety and depression he can make it. I just hope that stupid band of his doesn’t weigh him down. I mean of all the people for my uncle to place him with, did he have to pick the biggest douchebags ever? Today’s supposed to be their day, and yet only one

Haha I'm excited to ring in 2018 with a bang. Lots of different ideas planned for the upcoming year! I'm really happy that I could bring back good memories for you. Warped Tour was an annual tradition for me and my friends as well. I remember running around begging our parents to drive us or pick us up. It was crazy, but they were great memories. It's really cool that you helped out your friend, I'm sure he/she really appreciated it. Who knows, maybe even more than you realized at the time. If theres anything I've learned from my friends/my own experiences in the scene it's that music can be a way of life, and sometimes the only thing keeping some people around.

It's funny how they all go from telling him to find "real" friends, but struggle when he finally does. Guess everyones relied on Teddy too much, and now that he's seeking his own happiness they're struggling to accept him not always being around.

Going to those concerts often I don't blame you. Over the years I've seen some absolute crazy shit go down in them. I'm glad you're charmed by Ryder and Teddy's interaction. The music part is a fun bonus for me, but obviously their relationship/story is the main focus, and the centerpiece of the story.

----Ryder--- It’s weird, how quickly strangers can grow into what feels like family. It feels like it was just yesterday that I nervously showed up to Teddy’s to apologize for yelling at him, but now, now I’m out to dinner with his parents. I mean me, they’re out to dinner with me. Last summer I spent all day in my room writing music! I didn’t even get along with my bandmates that much! Hell, I don’t even get along great with my new bandmates! But then he came into my life, I turned and smil

No doubt Ryder has had a tough life. Of course, being a person who shuts even those similar to him out, there are times he hasn't helped himself. It sounds nice to have been that close with your brother, even if you've both drifted apart.

Cy will be back in the near future! (Thought I lost the his newest chapter, but turns out I just suck at organizing things!)

-------Teddy---- I don’t think I’ve ever felt my heart race as much as it did driving back to Ryder’s house that night. Every now and then I would look over to him, shaking lightly in the seat. He was trying his hardest to keep his head out the window, but I knew if he did barf it wouldn’t fully make it out of the car. His breathing seemed to grow deeper and deeper as we approached his house “Are you okay?” I asked, finally seeing the cemetery off in the distance. “Yeah” he forced ou

Thank you, I really enjoyed reading this post. It'd certainly be nice to be important to one another again, even if it is just as friends.

The stories have to be based on something I suppose

More great advice. Being upfront with my sexuality could at the least show that I trust him. I also agree, when I get the chance to take my shot I'll definitely shoot it.

I think your perspective was really helpful. I'll definitely be careful in not becoming too much of a friend that I miss that curiosity phase as you put it (afterall that's my favorite part of dating. The nights staying awake wondering about the other person, or getting really excited just to say hi to them). You really do raise good points. Plus old is a strong word, you seem plenty young to me!

@Cia @Mikiesboy @BlindAmbition Thanks everyone! I hadn't really thought about how ahead of myself I was getting. I think it's a really good idea for me to calm myself down, and just reconnect with an old friend for a while. I mean like I said we have 8 years to catch up on. I'm sure at some point over the next few weeks/months dating will come up and I'll have my answer.

So I asked my friends about this but they haven't exactly given the most helpful advice. It's kind of a long story so I'll try and keep it short. Home on thanksgiving break I was messing around with tinder (for those of you who don't know it's a mobile dating/hook up app) and stumbled upon an account I thought was an old friend's from middle school (profile picture was blank). I had a semi-crush on him growing up, and decided I'd just find him on instagram or facebook instead (because tinder is well, tinder!). As luck would have it I find him and message him. We have a pretty good time messaging each other and he suggests we even meet up some time. I happily agree but due to going to school a state away have to wait a good 2-3 weeks before it's possible. Later that night through some facebook stalking I find out that the tinder account wasn't his. Now I wish I could've ended the crush there, and waived him off as straight, but the complicated thing is he's easily one of those guys who could be gay or straight. A few friends helped go through his account as well and walked away scratching their heads. Now up until this point I was like whatever I have no real hint that he's gay. Until last night when I had a question about some stupid nonsense. I started off saying "Sorry to bug you but blah blah blah." his response "You could never bug me, I always enjoy talking to you." He even dragged on the conversation a little bit longer after I tried to end it. Before you tell me I'm a complete basket case, don't worry, I already know that. But I just get this weird gut feeling that's driving up the wall! This week was the first time talking to him in 8 years, and yet that message and the conversation following just felt like those 8 years never happened. Like I said, I know I'm totally being crazy over this. But I have a bad track record of falling for straight guys and walking away pretty bummed out, so this time I'm trying to be careful but at the same time, well, you can probably tell how in my own head I am right now. I'd love to hear any advice or help any of you can offer!

What a different story I first had in mind! I can't help but laugh thinking about how simple I was going to make it, but then Ryder came to life and jumped off the page. Without saying too much, there's a lot of chaos ahead.

I think what makes Ryder such a great musician. He never really has just 1 sound. We hear him singing classic songs like wish you were here, or fear of the dark, yet also modern rock/metal songs like song #3, can you feel my heart and square hammer, he even sings songs by ed sheer and twenty one pilots. I think the music his father listened to played a big impact, but overall Ryder's attracted to a variety of sounds (Rock obviously being his favorite). It'll be a problem for him if he ever finds success and wants to explore making music in lighter styles.