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Aaron isn't going to seek help because he doesn't believe he needs it. Sure the kid has issues, but I think this chapter is a good example of how not all arseholes are unhappy, infact a great many are happy being arseholes, you can psychoanalyse till blue in the face when you needn't be. If Aaron sees no problem living life the way he does, and people don't like it, then they simply shouldn't associate with him, rather simple logic

Yes, sit her down in front of the tv while Martha Stewart is on She might even get some great investment tips at the same time

How to fold a fitted sheet? Roll it into a ball and throw it in the cupboard, best not tackle the mysteries of the fitted sheet....or just get one of those highly useful things called a mother to do it, they have mastered such mysteries quite well I find.

Hey Dom, I wouldn't worry about the people who complain about drug use in literature, because they are either closed minded, living in a bubble or a former addict that hasn't come to terms with it being portrayed in an objective light. I think it would be rather remiss of any author who writes fiction with teen characters to not have any form of drug use in their works at some point, from what I've read over 50% of teens have tried illegal drugs, however I think it would be safe to say the number would more likely be around 60% or more. The stats I have seen which are a few years old (because I haven't found any new ones) would also show that 25% of teens use illegal drugs once a month, yet again I think that number is rather low and incorrect. Many people have mentioned the consequences of drug use, outside of financial there are often none for recreational use, go to most clubs on a saturday night and likely half the crowd will have had some drug, the majority of them aren't addicts.....For every person who is an addict, there will be 10 who use drugs recreationally without addiction, so if you can distiguish between recreation and addiction then there is realism in your stories on the subject. I think the way you have portrayed drug use is realistic, in TLW it was recreational, sitting around having fun and relaxing in a social way, in TOU Trina had issues she wasn't dealing with and tried to escape them by drinking heavily and regulary. Safer sex requires condoms, lube, PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) if a condom breaks, regular blood testing if sexually active and the list goes on.....Not everyone will take those steps, you can't control what people do, you can try and influence them but yet again it comes back to realism.... As for unsafe sex in stories, I don't know what effect it has on younger guys, but I do know that the rate of unsafe sex is increasing, mainly due to young guys not seeing their friends dying in hospital like what happened in the 80's-early 90's. If young guys insist on unsafe sex then make sure it is an exclusive relationship (after sexual health testing) with a guy under 25, simply because the number of guys under 25 with an STD or HIV is really low compaired to those over 25, with those in the 30-50 range being the most HIV/STD infected group. I have no doubt someone over 30 will attack me for what i just said, but look at the facts. I have also worked in the sexual health field so I do know what I'm talking about, however not everyone will practice safer sex all the time, so there has to be a multi-layered approach to it. I know that in relation to gay sex education in particular that school's have a lot to answer for, since they provide next to no information, I imagine it's worse in the US with that abstinence only nonsense. That of any help Dom?

If at 19 you believe life has nothing worth living for then you must not have experienced many things, because while there are shit things and people in the world there are great things and people to. That said, I'm not going to say you can do anything you want if you try hard enough cause that's not true, however you can choose to not kill yourself. You can blame other people or 'faith' all you want, but at the end of the day it's your choice, you choose what you do, no one else. If you're not willing to invoke changes in your life then you put up with things the way they are. No one can say that they can't cut out the negative influences in their life, because it's simply not true. I won't regale you with stories of down moments in life, because if no one elses have had any effect why would mine? Life is for living, if you choose not to live it then don't complain about what could have been, you have no right to if you aren't willing to try harder at sorting things out. When in tough times, tough decisions are called for, if you're not strong enough to make them, then atleast don't drag other people down with you. I hope you don't kill yourself, because there is no reason to, at the end of the day death has a nasty habbit of being perminant, once you do it there is no turning back and I can think of nothing enjoyable that happens after death.

Evil, no. Aaron does have major issues that he needs to deal with if he wants to be able to ever have 'real' friends or relationships. That being said, he may be perfectly happy with things and see no reason to work on those issues. It's important to remember that not everyone with issues is unhappy or wants to sort them out, and it doesn't seem like he does at the moment, which is fine for him, however Rory, Luke, Seth and others are best avoiding him if they can't deal with who he is. Everyone changes over time, he might change and decide to work on his issues and become completly different, if he doesn't then those that don't like him shouldn't let Aaron be a part of their lives, quite simple really.

Best Fan Fic: Remix by Julien Gregg If it isn't to late could I add The Scrolls Of Icaria by Jamie, and Sigil Of The Wolf by Christopher Patrick Lyndon to the non GA stories/authors and story of the year categories?

It doesn't open here till the 26th. I plan on going to see it however it'll probably only be showing at an independent theatre, most likely one in the city. I'm holding out hope though that it'll come to the local independent theatre since I dislike going to the ones in the city, simply because I find being in a theatre that's over half full annoying, not to mention the beautiful old decor of the local one, with great staff to, none of those annoying school age kids work there

The downside to being spoiled with all the new chapters so quickly is a couple of days without them seems like so long *pouts* Let's hope it's up before I go to bed tonight I wonder if Rory likes Seth more than he's willing to admit, because even though Seth has changed in Rory's eyes I'm still hoping Rory ends up with Luke, that is if Luke ever lets on how he feels. Till it's up I'll just have to pretend to wait patiently.

I don't believe Aaron is as evil and manipulative as has been said, I do think he has genuine feelings for Rory to, however I think that Aaron will only end up hurting Rory, hence driving him back to Luke (who is far cuter and nicer) Hopefully the whole truth will come out now (pun intended) that Rory has decided to tell the truth, but knowing how Dom writes that isn't certain. If anyone dies I do hope it is the old bitch grandma Alice, that woman has been the cause of a great deal of the problems between Rory and his father, which in turn has caused problems with other characters. Aaron has not set things right, nor will he have, as long as Luke has a criminal record, as someone else has stated, everytime Luke goes for a job or deals with police that fact will haunt him. Seth is kinda an unknown at the moment, but I'm sure he'll play more of a part in the future, it's one thing to hear about a character and another to hear what comes out of their mouth. Now let's just hope chapter 10 is out soon! PS. If Rory doesn't end up with Luke please send Luke to me

Luke and Rory is the better match, Aaron and Rory would be 2 annoying people together, and that would be nasty. Most of Rory's annoyingness is his fault, he reacts like Quinn in TOU, but unlike Quinn he has been left out of the loop on lots of thing he should have been told, so while he may have bad reactions, I think much of it could have been solved if Eddie, Jase, Luke and his Gran had been open and honest in the first place. Plus Luke sounds hotter, and that can't just be wasted

Happy birthday Dom! Hopefully you'll have a great day, maybe even get something special from pretty boy

I like to watch Formula 1, Porsche Carrera Cup, production car races and V8 Supercars, which are like the DTM touring car series in Europe but better, for Americans the closest comparison is NASCAR's that race on proper tracks, none of that oval nonsense anyone sensing that I like cars? I tend to watch Rugby League from time to time, I find Rugby Union boring though, and let

I think a lot of people know and appreciate how much time/effort and finances go into the site. People may not vocalise their appreciation but it is there. It is hard to find good stories/authors with so many out there, but I think this site is a good example of how it can be done. So to myr, thanks for the great site.

As other have mentioned, stretch before and after. Make sure you don't dehydrate. Ensure you have enough calcium in your diet, because the bones support muscle and fat, working out puts stress on them so they can cause problems if they're lacking calcium. Try and eat as healthily as possible, since your body will feel better for it. A suppliment with magnesium and zinc will help the body gain muscle mass, and also ramp up your sex drive A hot bath/shower with a body wash/soap that has a nice aroma will help refresh you, plus working it into the muscles is a good massage and enables you to do two things at once. If none of that works then your clearly doing to much

I kinda get what you mean about odd numbers Ben, i could deal with 25 but 23 is just wrong! Best way to end it would be 30, any chance of that Dom?

Knowing how kids think and feel, I know that continuing the battle in the current way will only serve to make sure it goes on for a long, long time. You need to go Nuclear, embarrass/humiliate him in front of his peers Then tell him that you'll continue to make a fool out of him till he stops, the kid will back down, after all reputation is everything to a kid. I think it it hilarious what has happened so far, however the paint thing was taking it to far, I say take pleasure in getting him back

Happy Birthday, hope you enjoy it!

Hey Dan, you've been writing chapter 27, but how much longer? It's been ages without DOR

I think it's good to see Quinn starting to get over his issues, which he has many of. It was good to see him somewhat happy for once, and even supporting Jude for once, since he has used Jude as a crutch for so long. I get tired of those stories where people meet, issues are solved an it's happily ever after, cause thats not real life for 99% of people, I hope that Quinn and Jude don't end up like that, sure Quinn has some issues to solve, as does Jude but I'd rather have some of the current drama than none at all. Overall a good chapter, I liked 19 more, but they were both good.

Happy birthday red! I don't know what the laws are there, but here 16 let's you get up to lots of naughty things

I know a few nutritionists/sports nutritionists so I have a couple of tips I've been told and learnt. 1. Bannana's, wonderful fruit, the Potassium works wonders, have one a few hours before you go out and one when you get home. 2. Magnesium and Zinc, helps the body clean it's self out and promotes better function. 3. Turkey, for some reason it's good to eat before drinking (or taking any naughty things). 4. Milk Thistle herbal supplement, it cleans out the liver. 5. Lot's of water. 6. Carbs, helps soak up the alcohol like a sponge. 7. A shower then sleep round it out. All tried and proven ways to help a hangover.

I'm gonna have to agree with yours Jules, plus I'll add one more, though it may be replaced later in life, but the night I heard Above & Beyond djing live at Arq last year will be a long treasured memory.

I think 13 years is way to big an age difference, but different kicks for different tricks. As quite a few people now know the biggest age difference with someone I've had is 7 years and that was older, obviously, so I was 15 and them 22. Do I have any regrets? No. I wouldn't go for any older though, plus I probably wouldn't be attracted to anyone over 22 at the moment anyway. When there is to large an age gap it becomes hard for 2 people to relate to one another, let alone the sexual aspects. Age becomes less of an issue as you get older, however when your 30 and under it is an issue. Whatever makes both parties happy is what's important, I've stated what I think, others will state what they think, everyone has different tastes and ideas on things, that's diversity for you.

Happy birthday 'stud' Hope your having a great day, I'll talk to you later