SilentandBroken

This was the comment I was hoping to find after reading this chapter twice because ..well real life got in the way preventing me from finishing this chapter in one go. By time I got to the end I am left with the same feeling that wait, something doesn’t fit right for this to be a complete close. That said, my favorite character in this chapter is Cody. You had me tears when he said how angry is was at their parents. How quickly he matured in his thinking. I kept noticing how he noticed small details and was confident in himself he was to speak out. I felt for him so much. I can only imagine how awkward the ride home was. I’m glad another chapter is going to be written. The twists with Roy, as well as Lorianne and Gavin’s detective skills I feel need a little more meat to make that line satisfactory in conclusion. Like WILL Roy finally get the courage to date one of the twins or will Lorianne give Roy a closer look now that she’s confirmed he’s straight? She’s got nothing to lose now so why not? Plus and perhaps more importantly, I need to see some type of resolution with Joel and his parents. Cody is soo mad at them and hurt from all of the fallout with Joel I worry, now at 11, he’s going to hate his folks and become a rebellious hellion. It would be so devastating to Joel if that were to happen I could see him taking that blame upon himself. I’d love to see how Cody and Lacy get on too. That was a cute thing. Celia said she was a smaller female version of Trace but I disagree. She’s also like her mother as strong willed as she is. Speaking of Trace and Celia, I am so glad to see them stand up for Joel and against that cold old fish of a woman in Celia’s mother. How affirming Joel must have felt to hear that. I want to know what a post high school Joel and Davin relationship looks like too. I want to see Cole blossom a bit with that musical talent. All in all, great chapter but we definitely need one more.

@Jeff Burton this is a helluva story man.

We really need a hug emoji . Hugs man .

Oh I have ideas…but then you’d probably block me 🤣

Can I just say THANK YOU for this list. I didn’t realize how many I’m missing. Also, and perhaps more importantly, I am so grateful to see Comicality still making more than a few lists here. Man I miss him.

did it look something like this? 🤣🤣🤣

I hate the idea of breaking up Davin and Joel. As for Roy? More compatible? Eh.. throughout this story he’s always had eyes for the twin girls so this doesn’t track unless he has an epiphany and frankly I can see Davin straight up telling him there’s more fish in the sea than the one’s already taken. Fish elsewhere. Idk I can see Roy being best friend and maybe best man. But to use his story to split Davin and Joel? No. Something else would have to be the cause of that.

Only 3? Those are rookie numbers

What can I say, I have high expectations when I read greatness.

So…there’s a few months of time jump? One can hope.

Mmm shower sex is soo hot. I half expected Joel to say yes to Davin’s “can I fuck you?” question. This was such a great bonding chapter for them. It took a minute for sure but i am really hoping they bond so well now it becomes obvious they’re more than just friends. also, @Krista you need to write this story through the the baseball season. Otherwise that whole baseball angle in the story is pointless

Strictly a reader..for now here. Love the dark mode. Love the mobile focus. Waiting for the day I have to start over because I don’t remember my pw 😳and I don’t have a way to reset it without risking locking myself out.

Thank you

At times a story as dark as this is one needed to help remind those of us who have self destructive habits we struggle to shake and are feeling too weak to fight it anymore..alone.. For me, especially this time of year around the holidays, as they’re chock full of trauma anniversaries, .. I am just looking for someone who can relate ..really relate to the battle of my that never really seems to end. Sure, therapy helps a lot but I confess that a lot of times it feels…unfulfilling. Like you’re in the mood for a specific food and are really hungry for just that and don’t want anything else but getting it isn’t in the cards for whatever reason. So you find something else to fill the hunger and while what you found was good, it wasn’t what you wanted. So, that’s where GA and stories like this come in. It’s a safe way to fill that ache without the extreme risk. So thank you. So many phrases and “thoughts” through Simon echoed how I feel so often it is refreshing for me to know that I am not alone because even though this is a fictional story based off some real life experiences for you, it isn’t fiction to me. Thank you so much for pushing through and finishing this story. Oh and yes, a story of chapters 8-12 would be wonderful. hugs, Silent-ish

@Krista

A sequel is demanded.😋🤪

Yep. Still feel the same as my original comment after a re-reading.

Let’s hope not. They’re a better match. Rory is kind and caring and thoughtful and selfless. The complete opposite of Nathan who isn’t capable of loving Robbie how Robbie needs much less deserves. Rory is. Perhaps Rory can be pansexual and love the person and be sexually attracted to the person they love regardless the gender

Yep. Still standing on my original comment here too. While there aren’t too many signs to readers Ridley might be gay (this is GA after all) and some not so subtle hints Gabe is, I think if this story weren’t in a Gay Authors story forum, some might not pick up on both boy’s hints at their orientation. Frankly, I really like this subtlety. It gives the feel that this story could be a slow burn and there isn’t a damn thing wrong with that as the character building with these two at least is well thought out. Ridley finds comfort and solace in isolation. Gabe’s focused attention on to Ridley is showing how thoughtful and caring Gabe is by his comments. The back and forth banter in Ridley’s bedroom hints at Ridley and Gabe hitting it off quite well regardless how resistant Ridley is. I think Gabe has already picked up on this.

Rereading this one. My original comment still stands. I am already hooked @Krista

Yay! Another chapter! Now That oh is gets to test the life saving skills. More teasing from Rory. Sigh..

Tyler definitely knew what he wanted