BayAreaSooner

First, as always, Kudos Jonothan (One of these days my autocorrect is going to change your name spelling and I won't catch the attempt to correct). Your writing/story telling has always amazed me. My whole take away from this chapter is the last few paragraphs with the dialogue between Hutch and Corbin. I love that the friendship is still there. That both these men acknowledge what they have meant to the other. Corbin really needs to take to heart Hutch words, friendships like that can be broken when pushed too hard and I think Corbin's plans to support someone other than Hutch for chapter President just might be that breaking point. Is Corbin's hunger for short-term power within his senior year worth burning a friendship. It's easy to look from the outside and judge. Is not easy to tell someone who is barely legal drinking age what they are doing can have far more reaching and long-term consequences. The friendships made in college are some of the longest lasting you can have. You think that about high school friends, but for most those collegiate bonds are the strongest.

My personal vote is that the story should go on for as long as I want it to.(as in me, not Jon without an "H", sidebar, I get asked is my name with an "h" is short for Jonathon, strange) And "I" want it to go on for much much much longer. However, I want part II of the trial NOW! I mean come on Jon its been 5 days, the wait is killing me.

I will just say again, because I can....team Mike all the way. I love that guy.

OMG...thank you. Now I don't feel so alone in blasting Corbin. Actually, I think I took it easy on him compared to your comments. But I was feeling a little guilty and thinking I had been too harsh. Corbin is just an absolute tornado and justifies everything to suit his needs. The cool thing is that Jon knows this is not a personal attack on him. How much of Corbin is really Jon, I hope one day we find out. I think that will be the real story to read.

I have to admit that I once was in that group that got aggravated at the unfinished stories. So I got a life HaHa. Sure, I prefer a finished story to one I'm waiting on, but I also realize Comicality as well as the numerous other authors have a life to live just like I do. I feel lucky we have someone who cares enough to write and share with us. We are not due anything, that attitude just doesn't fly.

Are you referring to Nifty.org? If not, do you mind sharing? Thanks.

Hey Jonathan, are you editing these chapters, is that why the remaining chapters are locked? Its interesting to read my own comments from 1.5 years ago. Honestly nothing to change. I would add that I think Corbin might regret his decision not to pursue a little bro. Over my fraternity career I had 5 and each and everyone are precious to me. Even after almost 40 years, those 5 guys are still very important in my life now. I do have other fraternity brothers that are an active part of my life, but the bond built all those years ago with the “littles” is what I look back on and remember the most.

Thank you. 😪 That’s really all i can say. Anything else feels inadequate and hollow. What a joy though watching Zack come alive. I hate that its over, but relieved for Zack’s sake.

Comsie, another great chapter. As much as I hate waiting between chapters, I find it totally depressing that there is only part 2 of this chapter left and then this story is over. That just sucks. Zach is a sweet kid and my heart latched onto him from beginning. I'm happy he found Brody. I really hope all the Zach's out there that are dealing with any type of childhood abuse have a Brody in their life. A Brody to be their hero, a Brody to make their life better.

I won’t lie and say “well worth the wait” because I hate the waiting. But damn what a great chapter. Poor Zach is on such a wild roller coaster and Brody is his security or safety net on the ride. I felt so bad for Brody, he clearly knows Zach is up to something, something that is life altering and Zach gives him the credit. Credit for what? Brody doesn’t seem to handle this part so well and we can only hope that the courage he has given to Zach does indeed payoff. BUT, why do i have this nagging feeling that this Mr. Raffe character and his apparently lack of respect for Zach or at best indifference, will just ignore what Zach writes. Zach is putting all his marbles in play with someone who has shown him no respect. That is brave and truly a sincere cry for help.

How the hell I missed that chapter, I'll never figure out....must have had my head firmly lodged up my ass. Great chapter update on Richie....What are these weird issues going on with his cross-over? You better not make him weird or a copy of Alec...I'll hunt you down, Boys Town isn't that big Ha Ha!

Thanks Comsie, of course now I remember about Doc. I guess I need to go back and read the other chapter because no bell went off with your explanation about Richie. Can't wait til next chapter when he and Justin are reunited. That could go really bad or be such a huge uplift.

Ugh I stay so confused....I don't remember what Justin did to doc? Someone help me out. Also I asked about Richie last chapter or the one before and someone said he was mentioned a few chapters prior to my comment, led me to believe Richie was already awake. ugh I stay so confused!

Just let yourself into someone else's home without even bothering to knock. Nice friends the brat has.

My sister is 13 years older so I never had to grow up with a pesky sibling, if anything that is how my older brother considered me to be. I know I'm about ready to pound Sarah's face into the ground in a cat fight yelling "he's mine, mine, mine, now fuck off bitch"!

Comsie, I've made single donations in the past, years ago. I looked on Imagine's website and clicked donate only to get a message that the site couldn't currently accept donations. I found one other place, but it appears PayPal only. Do you have a way to accept credit card recurring donations?

These boys are just so freaking adorable. Love this story Comsie. I know I say that about anything I read that you write, but seriously, this story and Billy are 2 of the sweetest.

How did I miss this previously...Shane is a ginger...Oh damn Deme, I'm jealous jealous jealous. I've always wanted to play with a ginger...for some strange reason my husband seems to think if I do that would be cheating. I think it should be an exception in our marriage vowels.

OMG! Deme and Shane are so cute. I love the time spent at the park and oh my making out in the dark basement, just WOW. Being in the dark probably helped them both with their nerves and allowed them to proceed with out the awkwardness that might have been present otherwise. Great great great chapter Comsie.

These chapters keep getting sweeter and better. I love how this is progressing. Its the sad thing about same-sex attraction, you are scared of your feelings and sometimes can't express yourself to the other person when you don't know how they truly feel as well. Its scary to lay it out there and not know if you are going to be rejected. This is true for str8 kids just starting to date or get to know each other as well. But with being gay, you don't even know if the other person is gay or str8 and trying to figure that out can be frightening as hell and if you get wrapped up in the other person and they aren't gay, its just crushing, maybe worse than just being rejected for other reasons. I really love the flow of this story. Can't wait to see what develops at Deme's home.

Comsie, this was a very sweet chapter. I hate that Shane might have some doubt clouding his head. Maybe its Deme's culture and his just overly friendly, but it sure seems like he is sending strong signals to Shane.

ditto

yet another one have started more than once (I can this about several actually). I do find it more enjoyable on this site than Nifty. I guess it is just so much easier to leave feedback. This is a sweet story and I look forward to seeing how far I get this time, perhaps I'll catch up to current chapters.

You know forget what I said about this particular story having a conclusion. I’m so drawn in, that it could go on forever. I do want the father to be hit by a bus, but I want to see the dynamics of these 4 boys develop further with the now shared knowledge. I especially want to see a love story with Brody & Zach. So yeah, let’s destroy dear old pops and move on to something really great. Now I shamelessly plug for another chapter, is today too soon? tomorrow?

Reading some of the comments about the age people were back when this story started answers some of my questions about if younger people do come to this site or in my case I began with Nifty back in the 90’s at a ripe age of 30 something. I love seeing the ages represented here too. Comsie you really are touching multiple generations with your words. They impact peoples lives. I hope that if there is someone like Zach out there that he too is able to not just read your words in the story but read your words in the comments and know that he can survive. In situations like this so many kids feel there is only one way out and that way not a solution at all. There is always help, but you have to ask. As many of us probably did, about 10+ years ago I was involved in making an “It Gets Better” video that my company produced/released. Even made a huge production of releasing the video (Silicon Valley for you). I truly do believe it gets better. My shit from my childhood is BS compared to Zach, but for both of us at that age it was very real. Levels of abuse (physical or emotional) is still abuse. And the fact is we still need to do a better job of letting those teenagers that are suffering at any level at all, know that they are not alone, there is help, and “It Will Get Better”! I have to go cry again now.