SilentandBroken

A lot of us have that experience I’m afraid. You’re not alone. Hugs.

Is Tom widowed? Will he be there to stop Kitt from making a mistake and keep him from turning tricks for money? Mateo may not realize how desperate Kitt is for cash. Kitt’s situation is not sustainable. He knows it….i think. It’s only been 8 days. Hopefully he will open up to Tom more soon. matt needs intervention and he needs to go to the authorities about Kitt. Kitt being 17 makes him still a minor. That’s a problem for daddy dearest as he kicked him out. He could face charges for child abandonment. Kitt’s mother needs to get a backbone. Go to the authorities against hubby’s wishes.

Even with the highly charged emotional pain throughout the chapter, clarity comes through for Kitt and Matt. Kitt reached acceptance for his orientation and gave it voice. At 17, from his background not only is that very courageous, it is prove of his incredible mental strength. The kicker here is, as I understood it in the last chapter, the only person to see the remainder of Matt’s texts were Kitt’s father. I wonder what it said. For a few chapters now (a few months I guess) Matt has been flirting with voicing how he truly feels to Kitt and it’s taken him almost as long to realize it too, let alone understand it. Maybe what he said to Kitt in that last message is him opening up . Kitt fleeing town to protect Matt makes sense but I don’t think Matt realizes that’s what he’s doing yet. He’s going to think Kitt did that thing again to the extreme. I think that’s what he realized once he hit the bus stop. And then his heart truly broke. When he hit his knees my heart broke for him. Now I worry for him as much as Kitt. Both boys could spin into a sever depression.

First thoughts..sigh we were all afraid this was going to happen. Suffice it to say, mistakes were made all around. But the reality is, they were bound to happen at some point. Kitt got careless. His dad got found what he was looking for in his mind even though he didn’t find a damn thing in reality. He completely overrode and ignored the explanation he demanded Kitt to give when he discovered the Matt’s messages. He doesn’t care about Kitt’s heart or interests. Hell he can’t even go to Kitt’s swim meets and big events and show him support his success. He wants a “model son”. A trophy to show off. In my opinion Kitt’s father drove Kitt to Matt’s boundless affirmation and affection because he was a tyrant and had no love to give Kitt. Now things are going to get interesting. Let’s hope Matt doesn’t have a breakdown himself

You’re spot on

Ok the love the boys have for each other is heartwarming. I wouldn’t call Kitt’s dad an ass so much as I would a tyrant. He thinks he’s got Kitt’s life all planned out. I worry Kitt pushes back too hard and his dad gets violent. Matt would flip if Kitt showed up at school with a black eye from his dad or worse.

More compliments traded thoughtlessly. I love it

What I like is exactly the detail of the subtle things that are noticed. The smells and sounds, little quirks of both boys and all the details of the surroundings the author brings to the reader’s attention as if it is Kitt and or Matt thinking it. A hyper vigilant anxious laden person would notice. I also agree that a breakdown is coming.

Hmmm this chapter somewhat reminded me of Dead Poets Society and the kid who offed himself because his dad was much like Kitt’s. There differences obviously but this particular parallel is concerning for Kitt. Hell it’s disturbing for Matt too because he too is also at a crossroads of his own. Good chapter.

Sigh. As observant as Matt is to Kitt’s isolation behavior, he’s oblivious to a lot too. I suppose that’s to be expected. He’s also somewhat on the fence with his OWN feelings towards Kitt but he gets props for voicing them to Kitt where Kitt is not and does not voice his own towards Matt. Lindsay and Kitt’s father’a expectations for Kitt are a HUGE distraction for Kitt. I agree with the general sentiment of the comments that a mental break for Kitt is looming if something doesn’t change for the better for him.

Perfectly stated. I was close on tension beginning to show guess last chapter. Seems so far that the author is only showing readers glimpses of home life for Kitt. I wonder if more will be written about that. Kudos to Matt for having the courage to call Kitt out and for being honest with him. What happens next is going to be interesting. Outside of Matt, Kitt is a loner with classmates and acquaintances but no “friends”. At least from what we can tell so far anyway. Not even on the swim team which I find interesting to note. One would think there would be a few given the same shared sport they’re in. A spark needs to happen somehow some where for Matt and Kitt to take the next step closer to each other. This is a very well written story.

Ok so, a few things I picked up. Kitt has an huge need of affirmation which his parents don’t do well. When his father actually does provide a compliment it’s laced with an expectation for Kitt to “be respectful” which only makes things worse for Kitt. They’re performance driven people with very high expectations and standards with regards to Kitt. This gives him a very poor sense of self worth and anxiety. Shit it looks like MY life at 14. Matt is the absolute opposite and exactly what Kitt needs and thrives on when they’re together. I LOVE how Matt is so forthcoming with praise and compliments to Kitt. The dichotomy of the two families is frighteningly realistic. Matt’s family is full of love and care and is shows it in their acts. Kitt’s is a cold to-do list of tasks. No wonder Kitt is drawn to Matt so much. He’s a dry sponge to that kind of love. I have a feeling things are about to get rough at home and Kitt is going to try to hide it from Matt and Matt won’t have any of it.

Maybe the author meant 8th and never went back to change it. Let’s call it 8th grade. Loophole fixed 😂

Yes! I bet he has ask permission to use the bathroom from his father and the response is “be quick”. I already hate him

Same. I am hooked. I love how he describes that feeling of nervous shyness and attraction. It’s subtle yet so on point. Just ..sigh.

Well there was this one boy…that was so into fitness and sports at like 12-14 he had a flawless chest and six pack. Lighter skin that had softness look to it. I just wanted to constantly stroke it. He had braces a while, then one day just a retainer. His lips looked so soft and he had a small very faint smattering of freckles under his sky blue eyes that I noticed went nearly navy blue at times. His hair was almost a chestnut brown and looked so soft too. He kept it in a side part and had a natural set . God he was beautiful.

Well shit. SOMEBODY is jealous 😂. My how the plot has already twisted.

Ok hooked. Great start. I love how he came out to his parents & they supported him

Brave of Mitch. The way he looked at Peter has me thinking crush. Yay Peter! Boneheaded behavior from Carl. Wise behavior from Tom. Glad to see Coach has a level head. Pity Peter didn’t dislodge Carl’s tooth. For his sake, he’s lucky his head didn’t catch the lock catch. That would’ve been more damaging naturally. Head wounds bleed a lot but it sounds like a laceration and minor concussion. I was right that Peter should’ve watching his back. Things are really going to get interesting now. Carl really isn’t going to quit.

Sigh Neanderthals and followers are in every high school. Proud of the confidence change. I worry the uncle might be right. The boy can hold his own 1:1, but his odds can change with more numbers against him. He might want to be looking over his shoulder

In my hunt for something new to read, i discovered your story. Man the mother was a piece of work. By the commentary, your mother was horrendous too. I’m sorry you experienced this and for the loss of your father. She doesn’t deserve the family she birthed. I’m glad you found freedom. I have a highly critical mother too but nothing like this. At times I have to force myself to not respond to when she’s on her high horse again. If it isn’t being critical, she’s guilt tripping me. I see through it now however.

Well if you want to keep readers on edge don’t change that beautiful mind and run with in once in a while. Why not? 😂

This was a good story. You certainly could have take. Jason down a dark path after Adam’s lies and gone further but you didn’t need to. It was an enjoyable read

well sometimes you just got to roll up those sleeves 😉