The Secret Life Of Billy Chase 9 - 36. Chapter 36

Great chapter, Comsie. Things are heating up between Billy's mom and Mr. Franks. Billy didn't really do himself any favors, throwing her words back at her like that. He could've just said, "I'm not comfortable with the idea of you dating, and I think it's too soon after your divorce from Dad." But he didn't, which shows that he's still maturing and trying to learn how to be an adult. Haven't had any lengthy scenes with Sam, or Trace and his brother Mikey, or even Jamie Cross for quite a while! Have I mentioned how much I love Dizzy?

I think it's good that Billy is maturing and realising that sometimes it's best to leave things alone and let people make their own mistakes.  Speaking of that, we haven't heard from Robin in a while.  I wonder if AJ stabbed him in the heart again yet.

Billy is a lot less mature when dealing with his mom, though.  But to be fair, I think they're both partially to blame for that situation.  I know Billy was angry and thought he was so smart by throwing her own words back at her, but he was acting like a little brat and could have handled that better.  I think both Billy and his mom need to learn to talk things through without being at each other's throats.  To be honest, I haven't liked Billy's mom since she found out he's gay, because she's clearly not as accepting as she thinks she is.  And she could have at least talked to him about dating Mr. Franks.

I can't say that I know how Billy feels right now, atleast not everything, but there IS something very frustrating about having another male "trampling" all over your territory.

I'm not surprised Billy reacted like that at all, God knows I would have done the same. Using their words against them is a very clever and satisfying tactic. You can look smug right after, daring them to either retract or go against their statement. And all they can do is get mad. >:)

Things aren't looking good for Garret's infatuation either. Good on him to be finally coming out of his shell, but oh boy, a rejection can really shut him in his shell for a loooong time.

Nice developments Com.

Go Billy set them ground rules! Bet mommy didn't see that coming to bite her in the ass!

Excellent chapter com. 

Com:

I'm not too sure that this chapter didn't just felt like 'filler'. Sorry, no real content, except for the 'triangle' with Mr. Franks. When are you going to drop the revelation about Bobby and Billy-- Bobby was blackmailing Billy so that Billy could have a place to meet-up with Brandon. Brandon keeps bring-up Bobby. And what about Bobby-- he was having anxiety over Billy and his new 'squeeze' & the 'movie'. Let's get other's involved with Stevie-- remember there is "safety in numbers". Poor Robin just doesn't realize that AJ is just 'using' him and that will not end well or maybe Robin will "see-the-light". 

Enough of the vampires-- what about New Kid in School? And the spin-off, Kiss of an Angel-- need to get these stories moving. My mind can only keep the stories active for so long then I have to reread. Please go back to some older stories and continue them.

Thanks, Mark.

I kinda get where Billy is coming from sort of with his reaction to his mother dating. I’m one of those rare people who while I didn’t dislike my mother I didn’t care when my parents divorced. My mother and I were never very close especially compared to how close I was to my dad, who ended up with custody of me. I still freaked, though I never said a word, when my mom started dating. I remember feeling irrational and not understanding why I was upset considering I didn’t mind they divorced yet I definitely did not like the guy she was dating, the simple fact she was dating, etc... I guess many kids in similar situations to Billy would react negatively.

10 hours ago, MarkE said:

Com:

 

I'm not too sure that this chapter didn't just felt like 'filler'. Sorry, no real content, except for the 'triangle' with Mr. Franks. When are you going to drop the revelation about Bobby and Billy-- Bobby was blackmailing Billy so that Billy could have a place to meet-up with Brandon. Brandon keeps bring-up Bobby. And what about Bobby-- he was having anxiety over Billy and his new 'squeeze' & the 'movie'. Let's get other's involved with Stevie-- remember there is "safety in numbers". Poor Robin just doesn't realize that AJ is just 'using' him and that will not end well or maybe Robin will "see-the-light". 

 

Enough of the vampires-- what about New Kid in School? And the spin-off, Kiss of an Angel-- need to get these stories moving. My mind can only keep the stories active for so long then I have to reread. Please go back to some older stories and continue them.

 

Thanks, Mark.

I'm a little confused, so I went back and reread this chapter to see if I missed something here. I didn't mention Bobby Jinette at all in this chapter. Drop what revelation? Brandon already knows about Bobby, and he and Billy already had that discussion. What is there to reveal? And Stevie swore Brandon to secrecy about his social anxiety, so other people are not an option in that situation right now. Robin already saw the light about AJ, but chose to go back because being used is better than being 'alone' in his eyes. I don't write 'filler'. Or at least I try very hard not to. I set up the literary dominoes and put certain situations in motion so they can have a pay off further down the road. So I'm not exactly sure what your criticism is targeting here. You'll have to explain.

As for the 'enough of the vampires' comment...again, I have to admit to being totally confused. It has LITERALLY been 48 hours. I posted a brand new chapter of "Jesse-101", then a 'vampire story' a few hours after that, then a new chapter of "Billy Chase", then another 'vampire story', and next up is "Waiting Outside The Lines". Are you not seeing a pattern here? I JUST started two days ago, and the website is getting five updates. Even if you HATE my vampire stories with a passion and don't want to read them at all, ever...you're still getting a brand new chapter every single day. So, I don't understand what you're complaining about. I'm actually giving you everything you want. Older stories being updated. Every single day. And a 20 year anniversary celebration that's only weeks away. So...what the...? What do you want from me. On GayAuthors, I'm not even supposed to post more than once every 8 hours. I mean, you could support and inspire me to put out my best work, or you can jump on me the second I start posting new material and deliberately make me feel like shit for no reason. That's your call. But I don't really have anything to say to that other than...good things come to those who wait...for longer than 48 hours. Chill out, man. You're getting more for free than most people pay for. Relax.

As for your initial comments on the actual story I JUST posted yesterday, feel free to explain your comments so I can understand them better. K? I'm a bit lost on what you mean there.

But the whole..."Stop all vampire updates and write what *I* want from now on" thing? Ummm...the answer is no. Just...flat out...no. Deal with it. Life get's harder. :: Shrugs :: You want updates to your personal favorites and nothing else...and people in Hell want air conditioning...same difference as far as I'm concerned. Sorry.  

Brandon’s Dad is single...just sayin’ 😋

@Comicality I've never really been interested in vampire stories myself, although I'll say you do write some good ones. I would never be so disgraceful as to ask for you stop writing something, just because I personally don't enjoy it. You are one of the best writers on GA, and you deserve better than some heathen Knows-Nothing telling you what you should write.       

Just because the chapter didn't advance the plot threads that you care about doesn't mean it's 'filler' and not important.  This thing with Mr. Franks is important and shows how Billy and his mom keep growing further apart.  Sure, I miss Jamie Cross, and I wonder what's happening with the rest of the cast (especially Sam), but Billy can't be everywhere and know everything.  I'm just glad we've moved on from the Jimmy Laplane situation, because I think we need a change from this particular drama.

Just asking, but whatever happened to Lee?  We haven't heard about him in forever.  I also think it's a bit strange that Billy's dad hasn't tried to see him since he left, but it doesn't matter.

And one last thing.  I hope MarkE realises that he probably made sure it's going to take even longer before New Kid gets a new chapter.  Just because there isn't a new chapter for us to read doesn't mean the story isn't moving.

Sorry if that sounded harsh, but I'm just tired of seeing people everywhere act like the authors "owe" them anything.

I hope that my comments don't come off as being rude or confrontational. That wasn't my intention. Well...not completely.

I just want every single person reading that post to take a moment and think...what if somebody said that to ME? What if you wrote a story, and posted it here, and that was the response you got? Am I crazy? What would you say if it was you? Be honest.

I really don't ask for much. Just have some grace when you talk to me. Like you would with any random person on the street. Face to face. There was someone who made almost the EXACT same argument in the review of another story on GA, but he was respectful, he had manners, he was honest about his disappointment concerning new updates, and told me what was on his mind. He treated me like a human being! And I answered him with the same respect and class that he approached me with. No big scandal there. I truly appreciated his comment, and explained why the story updates were taking as long as they were. Done. No further problems at all. I respect his point of view, and I let him know that.

But he wasn't RUDE! He didn't demand anything or try to shame or humiliate me for not doing everything his way. I mean...can you see the difference? Because I can. Don't be a dick to me. That shouldn't be too much to ask of somebody online. 

Treat me like you would anybody else. And if that's a problem for you...then that's a personality disorder, and you need to get that fixed. Because I know people who would have a total MELTDOWN if they had to deal with some of the comments that I deal with on a weekly basis. If it hurts you...then don't use those same tactics to hurt somebody else. Didn't we all learn this in Kindergarten? Fuck!

I am ashamed of the manner you are being attacked in some of these comments. You are an author of many excellent stories and work hard at keeping them all up to date. I have been editing this story for several weeks and am greatly pleased in one sense at how well you write. Of course, in another sense, I am bored with how well you write because I find little or nothing that needs correction. You do an excellent job of keeping several balls in the air at the same time and do not deserve to be picked on for any of the efforts you are making.

No bribery has been involved in this message.

10 hours ago, Will Hawkins said:

I am ashamed of the manner you are being attacked in some of these comments. You are an author of many excellent stories and work hard at keeping them all up to date. I have been editing this story for several weeks and am greatly pleased in one sense at how well you write. Of course, in another sense, I am bored with how well you write because I find little or nothing that needs correction. You do an excellent job of keeping several balls in the air at the same time and do not deserve to be picked on for any of the efforts you are making.

No bribery has been involved in this message.

Thanks. It may sound strange, but I've gotten used to it at this point. Sometimes it hurts, but...what am I going to do? Stop writing? Stop following my passion? Kill myself? Sell my soul to them so they can have their way?

I just don't see what the goal is in treating people that way. What's the point? The only thing they can accomplish is making me feel like shit and not writing anymore. That's, like...the ONLY result that can come from their comments. So...is that what they want? If so, then they failed. Miserably. They've been failing for 20 years, and will keep failing for 20 more. :: Shrugs ::

What have THEY done for anybody?

Stay angry. Who gives a fuck? Hehehe!  

On 9/20/2018 at 8:43 PM, Will Hawkins said:

I am ashamed of the manner you are being attacked in some of these comments. You are an author of many excellent stories and work hard at keeping them all up to date. I have been editing this story for several weeks and am greatly pleased in one sense at how well you write. Of course, in another sense, I am bored with how well you write because I find little or nothing that needs correction. You do an excellent job of keeping several balls in the air at the same time and do not deserve to be picked on for any of the efforts you are making.

No bribery has been involved in this message.

I totally agree to this comment. It has been only a few weeks since I came across GA (and I'm very glad about it😄). In this short period I have been reading all chapters of "Billy Chase Chronicles" and of "Jesse - 101" and "Kiss of an Angel", as well as some "short" stories Comicality wrote ( am I an addict??? ). Today I am on the "New Kid"-book. Okay, I do not read EVERY description about how the 'actors' have sex, but that does not mean that it bothers me or that I'm experiencing it as to be 'fillers'. In Dutch there is a saying:"De beste stuurlui staan aan wal" which is litteraly translated: The best drivers are on shore. It means that it is easy to say how someone should act or to criticize when they are not faced with the difficulty themselves.

I guess Mark E Gower should better ask himself whether he is a better autor than Comicality before he comes up with a non-supporting comment. As well as the autor is entitled to write the story in the way he wants to put it, the reader has the right to skip any part he does not want to read (or maybe even STOP reading whatever the autor publishes).With sincere greetings from The Netherlands I would like to say to Comicality: I very much appreciate (or should I write LOVE?) what you are writing and I will keep on following you!!! Warm hugs. 😍