Hello Duncan.
This is in response to the entire EW series. Needless to say, excellent work. Obviously you have received a lot of well deserving appreciation.
My explicit thanx to Sharon for urging you to be here on GA.
The story develops through every chapter, gradually, exhaustively. There have been some discussion about David's reaction to Scott and vice-versa. There is jus one thing I'd like to say here, NEED and WANT are two very different things. David has both. As long as Scott's there David feels secure, both his need and want is satisfied. I see completely what you tried to envision in the good-bye sex scene. Its a last gesture of intimacy. Scott's spent quite some time with him to be able to see his vulnerabilities. Scott's uncle points it out with emphasis. Yet in the readership in general, I find a lack of empathy for David. For some odd reason, most people choose to ignore this part just like Scott. David is as vulnerable as Luc, if not more. What I mean to say is, not much light has been shed on David per se. He is not some slutty character who is incapable of loyalty. He is, according to my sensibility, a person who chooses to fight his constant persecution, but cannot do it alone. High School, you're right, is not the best place for a character like him.
Obviously the narrative has gone way ahead from this , but since David continues to be a point of reference for Scott when it comes to analysis of his deeper feelings, Maybe fleshing out DAvid's character would be a good Idea. There are quite a few similarities between Luc and David. These similarities can proove to be useful if explored. Essentially because Luc's ex had stark similarities with Scott. It is one of the primary reasons why Luc falls for Scott.
Do give the Ideas some thought. At the end of it, you are the author. I, as a reader must go with whatever you deem fit.
Thank You.
Kaanya