Middle of Nowhere - Chapter 9

[poppyhoney_67]

Title: Middle of Nowhere

Disclaimer: These characters are not mine. They were created by Annie Proulx. I make no money from this and don't want to.

Thanks: To smilesalot. Thank you, Em, for all your help, you have helped me so much, and I'm so glad you're my beta.

Feedback: Oh yes please!! I appreciate every word.

Author's Note: This chapter

Comments

[kmdlrd]

Just wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story. Their first time was so romantic and hot and sexy. Yet, there is such a sweet innocence about these boys. I love the way your story flows - perfection.

He traced absent lines around his chest, imagining holding on to Jack’s hand as he attempted to soothe his worries. Jack had done it, had calmed him down, like Ennis had done so many times with a fretting horse. And like a horse, he now felt like he was running free, but knew he’d always return to the one who had released him. He had no choice.

Just beautiful. Can't wait for more. - B

[poppyhoney_67]

Hi B, thanks for your comment, so glad you liked it your words were lovely. Romantic, hot and sexy - yep, that's what I was hoping for...plus a bit of realism too. Hope that worked for you too. Thanks for reading.

[poppyhoney_67]

Hi Ursel thanks for your comment. Glad you liked it, I hope they can be together again soon too. Thanks for reading.

[samtyr]

"Jack had done it, had calmed him down, like Ennis had done so many times with a fretting horse. And like a horse, he now felt like he was running free, but knew he’d always return to the one who had released him. He had no choice."

--Lovely, just lovely. And so very true. Thank you for sharing this.

[poppyhoney_67]

Hi samtyr, thanks for your comment, glad you liked it. Ennis may want to run away, but his heart is telling him to keep still. Which is good for us! Thanks for reading!

[smiles_a_lot]

Hey C:

I'm reading this with tears streaming down. Thank you for the edits. It means a lot. I really love being your beta and especially love being your friend. We've grown so much together through this. I think the end product, this chapter, is really beautiful and tender and you can see it in everyone's responses. A fitting chapter to gift a beautiful and tender friend.

I agree with Jenna, I love your attention to detail and your long, meaty chapters. Even though I've read this a few times, I still get a lump in my throat when I get to the part where Ennis holds out his hand for Jack's shirt. To quote Jack: You do me in. I am incredibly proud to be part of this fic and especially this chapter. Love you. ♥ Em

[poppyhoney_67]

Hey Em - gulp. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Your words mean the world to me, as you do too. I'm so glad this chapter worked out, and glad you were there to help me. I'm so glad you're my beta.

Middle of nowhere

[argentine65]

Poppy: Wonderful story and wonderful characters. Thank you for sharing and a late wish of a Happy 2008. Martha

Re: Middle of nowhere

[poppyhoney_67]

Hi Martha, thanks for your comment. So glad you liked the chapter. Happy 2008 to you too. Thanks for reading.