I kind of expected Luke not to get into Georgia but part of me still feels like there’s more to this than he’s saying. Yes, he said he wants to stay close to home, but I kind of get the feeling he’s still torn between pleasing Jackson and his mother. I’m not sure how I feel about Jackson’s reaction either. He kind of acted like nothing will change. Like it hasn’t hit yet. This isn’t resolved yet. I still feel that since Cindy found the rejection letter before Luke did, this has her manipulation in it. It’s a good chapter but sort of leaves me unsettled.
Oh I’d have told her more that just to back off. It’s way passed that point now as Cindy isn’t listening to anyone and barely listened to the principal. She’s beginning to unravel me thinks
Props to both Luke and Jackson. Luke for finally publicly pushing back against Cindy. Jackson for not pushing back as it isn’t his fight. Olivia would be wise to formally file a complaint to the principle for Cindy’s behavior.
Cindzilla saw red when she saw her son dancing in such a way that would make a nun have a heart attack. She’s losing control of her son and she knows it. She’s only making enemies now and even more so with other staff and adults. It’s only a matter of time until she has a mental break at this rate. Frankly I’m shocked she didn’t get slapped by Olivia on the dance floor.
I can testify from experience that it is quite possible at 14-15 years old to be that manipulative. True, MOST aren’t. There’s definitely exceptions to it. I was manipulated and abused by an older student when I was 13 as a freshman. He was 15 and a Sophomore. Lots of factors involved there. Not arguing, just saying. Noah gives me the fucking creeps
1) Cindy is always looming. Whatever.
2) nothing has materialized at this point as far as coming out and committing to one another post high school. Neither boy can’t make up their damn mind, but for different reasons. Jackson doesn’t want to force Luke out or make things difficult at home for him, wanting him to be happy…but he also wants him with him 24/7. Toby was right. Jackson still acts like a lost puppy around him.
3) I have a strong suspicion that the decisions will be made for them..err rather, they won’t have control over some things. they need to learn to trust the each other more and have faith all this shit will work out in the end.
It’s your world. My high school started the DAY after Labor Day. I know others start the week before and they STILL got that day off. It’s whatever you want it to be.
Cindy, are treading dangerously close to losing your son. Just wait until Luke realizes YOU were the distraction to Jackson. I have no doubt the coach is going to be keeping a much tighter eye on your nosey ass.
48 hrs and while much has happened in that time, more panic will set in once he doesn’t show for school the following week at his old school with no word. A lot can happen this first week
Nick dammit! Don’t you realize who you have, what you’re looking for is your roommate?! Ugh.
I like this Jack. Not sure what brought it about but I hope it stays. I hope Nick catches on quickly. But alas, I fear that Noah will do what he did again but worse or something worse to break Nick’s trust and I hope it’s Jack he runs too and Jack is the one who kisses him first to wake him the fuck up.
I still sense apprehension with Luke. Not in a lack of self confidence way as much although that too is there, I sense more of a disconnect with Jackson. I know people see them getting more in sync but I struggle there. I noticed it when Luke took Jackson to the underground spring. Their career ambitions are so different. It’s like Luke is aware of this but afraid to take that thought further. It’s like he’s afraid of being hurt or at least knowing he will if he continues to keep this up. But, for now, he’s enjoying the time as best he can. I am not so sure he realizes what he’s feeling though. But he’s definitely unsure about something and I’m not sure it’s what his mother thinks or will do this time.
No I get it. But, with Simon you don’t really have to. All Luke has to do is watch casually. Luke isn’t stupid. He’s observant. He’d see the applications and possibilities immediately. BUT it’s like anything else, until you actually see it in front of your face, that believe it can be you too, isn’t really there.
All I’ll say is that this swim team tradition is the perfect opportunity for Luke to see what he and Jackson could have by watching Charlie and Simon. Simon has been a quiet character. Maybe he’s just comfortable enough with his sexuality that he can help Luke out of this paralysis
I agree but the thing to remember is they’re 18 and THAT level of maturity probably hasn’t developed yet. Not that it won’t. I Just think the determining factor will definitely be Cindy. Frankly, Luke needs to grow a set and tell his mother to fuck off. SHE hasn’t respected him once this entire story. Henry however, I think knows they’re messing around. He has to have seen the pics on Luke’s phone. That’s a difficult position for him to be in.. I think Jackson has to push Luke to either come out to his mother, make the decision on college and if he wants to follow Jackson to Georgia or not. Luke isn’t a leader. He’s a follower. That’s what his mother groomed him to be. Hopefully Jackson can change that.