kbois

Yeah. Troy went completely blank. It's not surprising. There are still quite a few possibilities floating around but we can probably shelve the triad. I don't think it's these guy's dynamic.

The chapter is rough in a lot of ways. There's a lot that's unsaid, yet implied. If you aren't sure about the chapter, leaving it and going back is a wise move. Maybe you'll change your mind. Maybe not. Whatever the case may be, it's fine.

That's the only question that matters.

Miles knows who that someone was. Owen can only guess. Realistically it could have been anyone on the ranch, or a friend.

Thank you!

This should not be a surprise.

TROY I watched Owen for a moment as he turned and walked toward the bar to get us some drinks. I noticed several social media content creators sidelined by fans who recognized them. I felt lucky, as no one recognized me by sight. It was an advantage of working behind the scenes. My publisher was here, as were a few others I knew from industry seminars and conventions. I made small talk as I gradually made my way over to the bar area. I caught sight of Owen talking to a guy with his bac

Never mind asking why I'm like I am WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?

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Miles has had a lot to deal with in his life and the reason for his reluctance to form any kind of relationship since leaving Troy will be clear in the upcoming chapters. While he did not share an intimate relationship with Robbie, she has taught him a lot about love and friendship.

Absolutely true. Their past will definitely influence how they proceed with their future, whether it be apart or together. Young love is more often than not, intense and fleeting. Adult relationships tend to be deeper and lead to a longer commitment.

Everyone is definitely entitled to their opinions regarding Miles. The situation is what it is. Whether or not anyone likes or doesn't like Miles won't change the outcome of the story. The only thing that hasn't been written is the epilogue. I know there are writers out there who will change a major plot point of a story to appease their readers. I have never done that, nor will I. I do occasionally add a scene or clarify something but only if it is for the betterment of the story itself. I am fortunate enough to have extremely savvy readers who have caught things I have missed, and as a result, I've had to edit future chapters to address a problem or situation that otherwise would have been unresolved. Other times I've deliberately left you guys hanging. Miles reasons for leaving will not change. But you will find out soon. Maybe it'll be enough to sway a few of you. Maybe not. Whatever the case may be, these boys are fiction so love 'em or leave 'em, the choice is yours. I really do love to see the differing opinions. To me, it means I've created a character worth putting down on the page.

I'm kinda leaning towards writing toward specific genres too. It's a good opportunity for writers to test the waters of something they haven't done before.

They are definitely going to have their 'come to kbois moment' It won't be a public spectacle.

It's a given that unless all y'all want to believe in the possibility of a triad, that someone will get hurt. It's inevitable.

We don't know any of the specifics of what Miles was up to while away. I can't comment much else because I'd definitely give something away. This struck me as wrong: Miles wouldn't know how to go about developing an emotional relationship, with Troy or anyone else. Miles may have grown tremendously. Don't forget, he's had Robbie. Troy even pointed out as he was watching the vlogs that Robbie was a good influence. It's unfair to continue the assumption that Troy is the only one who has matured when you don't have the reasons for why Miles left or what hes done to deal with those reasons.

You've got some good insights. Still remains to be seen what will pan out. I do because I can.

Everything is going to come into the light soon. Then I can comment a little better without giving anything away.

In a roundabout way. Meanwhile, Miles didn't have that opportunity. He has to come to grips with adult Troy.

Smart move.

They were together for more than a year. They met at 16 and parted ways at 19. But you are right that the relationship they had then was much different than whatever potential relationship could be. It's part of growing up. Once the explanation is laid out on the table, the ball will be in Troys court. He'll be the one to dictate what sort of friendship, if any, they have. It won't be a short path either. Too much water under the bridge. They'll have to rebuild and start from scratch if that's even possible.

I try. Weaving these webs is both easy and hard. It's weird because as I'm writing, I don't think about some of the connect-the-dots-moments that you guys will inevitably point out. Half the time I'm like...huh? Did I mean to write it like that? Somehow it works.

So many damn things need to be resolved. And they will be. The answers may be surprising. Or maybe not. Several of you may have already figured a few things out.

Great observations. There's still 10 chapters left and so much can happen. I love that you've picked up on the probable fact that this meeting is fleeting. Troy and Miles have separate lives and it's going to be difficult for either one to justify making a drastic change. Could it happen? Maybe. Will it happen? Only time will tell. We still need answers from Miles regarding The Abandonment. They're coming. Soon.