TOWJWAGABI, Part 8 (complete)

[myrna1_2_3]

Okay, I finished this part--the new part is Brian's POV. I didn't change anything from the teaser!

Comments

[parallactic]

The setup for the B/J argument packed a wallop of intensity. It's also how I see the characters. Brian's such a control freak, he makes things happen, and falls apart when things are out of his control. Justin's life has a habit of changing on him suddenly, so of course he'd want stability. But, IMO, he's going about it the wrong way in wanting life to stay still. Life doesn't work that way. Is it bad of me to say that in this fic, I'm more interested in whether Justin wakes up, and if he does what he's going to do, than who he's going to end up with?

BTW, do you mind if I post a link to this fic to the LibertyDiner lj community?

[myrna1_2_3]

BTW, do you mind if I post a link to this fic to the LibertyDiner lj community?

Not a bit--link away!

I'm more interested in whether Justin wakes up, and if he does what he's going to do, than who he's going to end up with

I totally agree! Because it doesn't matter who Justin's with until he's present enough to really know his own mind!

Thanks for the comments!

[parallactic]

Thanks.

To be honest, romantic triangles are a dime a dozen. Sometimes I'm in the mood for it, sometimes not. But for me, self discovery stories never get old. This isn't a criticism against your writing skills, I think you're setting up the triangle very well, it's just that I'm not in the mindframe for it. Maybe next week. *g*

[bliss_]

*thud* (that was me falling out of my chair)

Amazing as always.....cannot wait for more! :)

[myrna1_2_3]

Glad you liked it!

[joesther]

This is absolutely gorgeous.

Brian, withholding his feelings, his truth, but wanting so badly to spill his guts. I can just see him, his eyes, wanting to talk but not able to. Justin, his need to know, but unsure, wary, cautious. Beautifully done.

You've managed to take a situation I didn't think you could and turn it around so convincingly. This fic is art. I really, really love it and while I hate to pressure you to send us another chapter

[joesther]

Sorry, I just noticed it cut off my review. What I was going to say was...

and while I hate to pressure you to send us another chapter, I am eager to see what you have coming next. This story is very different and very interesting, and the characters have me enthralled. Thanks for keeping us hooked. :)

[myrna1_2_3]

A little pressure is good for me!

Glad you're enjoying the story--thanks for letting me know!

[maroni]

"you don't follow a pan of lasanga to f*cking Harvard"

!!!!! LOL!!!! brilliant!!!

[myrna1_2_3]

Hee! Thanks!

[rose7]

So, Brian is finally not only dishing the truth out to others but able to be honest with himself to some degree. This is getting even more interesting with every installment.

Although I am wondering who is thinking this

And the irony--the unfairness--of it all was that Brian was the fucking king of coping in just the way Justin was now.

Brian numbed himself; kept himself just aloof enough to look like he was playing along, but in truth, nothing could touch him. That had been the plan anyway.

Is that a comment by Justin or Brian admitting it to himself?

I must confess that I wait for the next part with more than my usual lack of patience.

[myrna1_2_3]

Is that a comment by Justin or Brian admitting it to himself?

That's Brian admitting it to himself. I think Brian is generally a man who knows exactly why he's doing whatever it is he's doing!

Thanks for the feedback!