That's how you're supposed to learn how to drive. I took my driving test on a stick. Anyone can drive an automatic. It's interesting, at school, a lot of my friends drive stick.
There's nothing "better" about automatic, it's just easier.
This is such a sweet story so far. I can relate to these characters. I especially liked the part where Brendan tells Andrew he knows Andrew is gay and that's really no big deal. It's such a relief when your best friend accepts you without question. Or when Andrew and Jamie try to figure out how to approach Chris and tell him it's okay if he's gay too.
I l I'm curious about what secrets Nicholas is hiding. He seems to have some real pain inside him that he can't let go of.
And I agree, you really love the cliffhangers.
Now I know Andrew is in Montreal or the suburbs where exactly is Jamie? I like the fact I have questions, I'm looking forward to see how your story answers them.