Krista

Hi, Thank you for leaving a comment! I'm glad you took the time to read the story, the open-ending of the story was more of a.. "I'm running out of time and words," reason more than it being intentional. I still had to work through some issues to make the ending seem appropriate. I definitely didn't want to rush a lot of important scenes that I ended up leaving out, because the story easily could've been 50 - 75k words. I do like that it ended up with so many questions. There is no guarantee that he would even be able to lose his pursuers no matter what direction Ty tries to lead them, for example. Then there's the whole legal/justice angle that we know nothing about that would happen if he was to turn himself in or get caught. Anyway, thank you again for your response.

Steven, we've had this talk before about oversharing. I see we'll need to have that talk again when you get back.

Thank you for leaving a comment, first and foremost. I feel the same way, he hasn't processed everything really as everything happened so quickly and he had his own safety to worry about - being out in the elements and such. I really do try to flesh out my scenes with senses. Smell, taste, what they hear, see.. etc. I just think it makes it easier to write the scene, if you leave those out - you really have to struggle to fill the space and you end up with talking heads in a bland background anyway. No hooking up when you're covered in days old sweat, dirt, and ticks Steven... there isn't anything hot about that. So MEET up, maybe. I think Ty doesn't want to just let Jace roam the wilderness. 1. It is dangerous. 2. He's made a connection. So I foresee him and Milly hunting him down later when the manhunt is called off for the evening. -- I do want to see what happens myself. I just hoped there was a bit more of a discussion on this, we'll see! I do want to thank you both again for commenting on this story, it is nice when people take the time to do so and it is far more impactful for motivation to move forward.

I was walking up the sidewalk, baseball bag draped over my shoulder, when I heard the crash, then my mother’s screaming. I didn’t hesitate as I ran up the rest of the sidewalk, bounding up the grand stairs to the wrap around front porch. I pushed open the door to see my dad pressing Mom against the wall with his hands around her neck. This wasn’t the first time I walked into the house to something like this; it was more common than not. He was swearing at her, inches from her face, calling

Potluck Theme: National Forest Jace is a good kid, guy next door, dutiful to his mother, respected by everyone he meets. All that changes when he walks in on something that spurred him to action, an action that forces himself to look into the mirror and wonder just who he was. He doesn't have time right now though, right now he has to run.

I don't have any plans other than preparing for my friend's wedding. He's finally getting hitched to his ball and chain. Late June/mid July-ish depending on how people are getting vaccinated. As I'm typing this though, they're already discussing an August wedding, since both of their birthdays are in August. So I don't know if it will count when they finally do decide. It has been pushed back twice already... It is an outside wedding so I hope there isn't a heatwave. I've not really paid much attention to see what pride organizations are doing and what the Mayors/Governor are doing here as far as Covid restrictions and all that goes. I do hope people who want to - can do so safely. Although, personally I'd rather just have a cookout or something with the small group of friends that have always supported my friends who are gay. Although all four of them would hate it if we dedicated and themed a cookout around them. I've never been a huge fan of crowds as it is and I've only been to like two parades in the past. So that's never really on my radar unless someone wants me to go for moral support or something.

Don't mind me, I had a significant blonde moment in making this original post.

I have one! It was written before the first deadline, but just barely. lol And it hadn't been picked over by the Wildone up north.

Lol. Well - me too honestly. I think it is interesting that the person who knows they're gay vs. the one that doesn't want to label himself isn't the one that bottoms. Luke isn't comfortable with himself though - in my woman experience, my first time I had to be 100% comfortable with myself before I allowed anything to happen. But you know, I kind of don't have the luxury you gay guys have about who bottoms. So I can understand why Jackson being more comfortable with his body and his.. conviction with is feelings, would bottom before Luke could. You finally got your sex scene, you horny thing. Thank you for reading! I think Luke being scared makes him waiver a lot. He has a lot to lose - in his mind, so battling with what he wants with what he holds close to him is pretty stressful, I imagine. You're welcome. thank you for reading as well. Thank you for reading my story! I do like Jackson and Luke too. I agree, I think it will happen and I think it will mean a lot more for both of them when that happens. Thank you for reading! Yes, my erratic posting schedule continues! Woo! Glad you're patient with me. There were a lot of people that did not like Jackson from Chapter One. lol. He was a bit difficult to like at times. But I think that added to his overall appeal, especially for me to write him. Also, teen love is hard and teenagers love with more tenacity than we give them credit for. Looking back in my own relationships, I can laugh at the shallow reasons I might have dated someone, but when I was dating a guy they were very central in my world back then and it always hurt when it ended. So maybe I can spare these guys sadness and not have it end. Yes, them getting back together is something to cheer about for sure. Thank you for reading this story! Thank you! The magnetic pull these two have for one another is very strong at times. So it might take a wee bit more fear and a wee bit more struggle every time they separate - to stay separated. Yeah, I wanted there to be confusion and double meanings with Jackson on this. He spent a lot of time frustrated and hurt by Luke and now Luke is trying to rip off his clothes.. lol. So Jackson asking what he wants from him in a setting of.. the right now sex and the relationship as a whole is nice. I felt the scene throughout was rather awkward though, so I'm surprised people found it, 'hot' or whatever at all really. Although, this bigger attempt was less clumsy than their prior attempts that ended in smiles and having to leave. Thank you for reading this story! I am glad you took the time to read and write a comment.

I kind of see the resemblance Steven, maybe that is the reason? Also, I had some not-so-flattering nicknames growing up. I didn't answer to them aside from giving people the stink eye or side-eye that typically shut them up. I guess Krista counts, but that was self-derived. Some of the unflattering ones were, 'Legs,' because I have long legs. I know, real inventive there, but boys called me that so go figure. My Volleyball coach called me, "Brick Wall," because I was a pretty good blocker when it came time to. But then again, it was easy being the best blocker when I was easily the tallest person on the team (District really). My basketball coach called me Hossetta - the feminine version of Hoss. I never found it flattering, but still it was because of my height. I was taller than the Center on the boy's team, mind you. Again, none of these aren't all that inventive and I don't want them repeated at me. *Pre-emptively glares at Steven* so please, please, no.

Sangria - Blake Shelton The One - Gary Alan Let's Make Love - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Lady A - Need You Now

I drove in silence, my mind numb to the day. I had to keep Luke out of my thoughts so that I could steady my breathing and compose myself. This close to the final scheduling for the end of season championship invitationals I couldn’t afford to show up looking like this. Part of me knew why Luke did what he did. I didn’t know if I could be as brave with someone like Cindy hovering over me in the hallways looking for any excuse to jerk me back out of school. Or show her any part of me I didn’t wan

Good lord, I couldn't live in those.. too high, way too high. I'm not into city living regardless though, so I just couldn't. lol.. and I definitely wouldn't be spending the money they're demanding to live there. I also agree - there is zero innovation or anything to the outside. Amazon's Poop building looks nice though, if they deliver. From afar though, I can't unsee it.

😮 Grade A burn there, Grade A. lol.

His story isn't over. He may still get a very happy ending.

Aww that's adorable!

I was good with numbers, I actually thought once upon a time to become a math teacher. Teaching doesn't pay well enough and I'd have to deal with brats all day, so I just didn't go into that. I love doing Algebra though, all those nice rules and concepts. Geometry was my least favorite. Although, I have to admit, I do struggle with practical math. Like using math to build a building, etc.. I focus far too much on the concept and not the math and I get frustrated. On a side note: People do have favorite numbers though. 22 and 57 are mine. I've just always been drawn to the number 57, I don't know why. There's no real significance to it in my life. (And when I get to 57 years of age, I doubt I'll enjoy it then too). 22 was my High School athletics number and for some reason it just stuck with me.

Oh my.. Letterkenny, my husband and his best friend just found that show... it is horrifying to me. The main actor would be cute if he didn't squint and have a cigarette in his mouth all the time though. -- My Television addictions are: Bridgerton, although I binged it pretty fast and yeah, I know it is very oddly paced and not socially or historically accurate to the times what so ever. (Which I don't really care about accuracy if it is entertaining and not otherworldly different) I don't know how it differs from the books. I binge watched Elite on Netflix as well, a very teenage-soapy series. Tiny Pretty Things also on Netflix. (Although, I think if it doesn't improve a lot, I'll be done with it after one season). Outlander.

Aww, it is heartbreaking when people push away the one closest person who can be in the same boat with them. Jackson really crying and not being able to be, what would you call it... not a rock, but I don't know Jackson I guess. He doesn't get to be Jackson right now, because he is struggling and that does hurt me too.

Freshmen are meant to be terrorized. 😇 I kid, I don't like bullying and I definitely wouldn't want to unleash Cinzilla on them. I wonder though, with Luke being a bit stand-offish and distant, will it give Jackson prime opportunity to relapse just a teensy little bit and give Cinzilla a bit of a comeuppance. Aww, I'm sorry for the torture of long waits just to give you angsty stuffs.. lol. The next few, 'working ideas,' aren't so bad I don't think. Maybe I'll get them to paper faster this time. Lol. Nothing beats a first love really, but yeah I'm glad I'm a few notches on my belt past that myself. Thank you for hanging in there between the delays and writer's block! It is very much appreciated and I love you all for it. By all means, yell at them they need it sometimes. I hope I don't leave you on a.... que? Again. Some of the things I want to cover in the next few bits are a lot less angsty, maybe a bit frustrating for certain people, but you know... yelling might help. Oh gosh, she's a witch too!? Cinzilla the Witch. I'm glad you like the story and love the characters, I'm glad they're not stale, and I'm glad they feel real. It always puts a smile on my face when people tell me my characters are realistic, I want that so much in my down to the earth romances. So I want to say thank you for that.

I bought an e-book, "Red, White, and Royal Blue," it is about a President's adult son. It is a bit of a fast and easy read so far, with some humor. There isn't a lot of depth right now, which I don't think there is supposed to be any. There is political humor, some I have to overlook to keep reading since my political views differ from that of the author and the characters lol. My 'biggest' issue with it, is how the "Parents," and the older adult figures talk in the book. For a President of the US, even talking to their children I wouldn't have imagined a lot of swearing and such. I guess times are changing, but I don't swear around my children and probably won't ever say certain 4-letter words around them. But yes, I give it a good review overall so far.

That night I ended up tossing and turning, it wasn’t an annoying restlessness that I felt though. It was something I could live with, but it did annoy me when Mom and Dad started getting ready for church bright and early the next morning. The clouds had broken overnight completely so the mid-morning sun bounced off the snow, it made my room brighter than I liked. Groaning, I pulled the pillow over my head. The rest of the day was pretty wasted as well, the snow and cold kept everyone in and

Mine was something me and my friends were brainstorming when I decided I really didn't like my first name. I didn't want to be a Chris or a Christie or a Tina. At first it was Christa, but I didn't like the Chris part so I started using a Kr to shorten it instead. There were also three more Christinas in my class so shortening my name to Krista just made it easier for everyone involved, even my teachers. My mother refuses to call me Krista though, so I still had to deal with it at home.

Merry Christmas y'all.

I saw that! The pooch only suffered a couple punctures. Good thing is was a smallish gator.