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That'll probably happen, and Joe might write about it, but remember that pool party? (Chapter 29, I think) Kayla asks Jack what he thinks of Belle and Becca, and Jack's impartial, saying that Kayla is all he notices. Yeah, he seems pretty devote. Of course, that's not to say that he won't, can't, look. Like with Rhona. That fog has come over me, but I've pushed through. Jack can too, I think. (But I've been signle)

Yeah, this has happened to me a few times(I think only twice) in the same way I'm about to describe. It's never been immediate for me. It happened recently with a girl I had a class with who I vaguely knew. One day she asked me question, and it was like I just noticed her, like I was aware that she existed, but then she really was there. If that makes any sense. I looked at her and it was like a freight train. It was really hard to answer her question after that. So yeah, I think it happens, and it's normal.

Yes, I see the problems. Yes, I understand that a lot of strife and pain is occurring. Yes, I see how things don't always end well. Yes, I'm aware that we're all making an assumption on this. I just don't see how the story can't end well. It's She Is The One. Kayla is The One. I think we can make an inference that 34 chapters with Kayla, and Jack saying(or thinking) She is the one, means she'll be the one. Not Tara, not any other girl. In one way or another, it'll end with Jack and Kayla together. No matter the circumstances, when the story ends with Jack and Kayla together, for better or for worse, it'll be a happy ending to me. I get that negative theories are fun to discuss and ponder. I enjoy them. But in the end it's just not plausible for them to split or fail. If anything, even if they, in the far, far, future, spilt up, Jack and Kayla will be together for a long time. If it ends bad, I will literally eat my hat.

Now, that would be a plot twist. However, I don't think it's possible. In fact, I'm utterly mind boggled trying to imagine it. No, I don't think that's Joe's plan, or will be. I think I had something else to say, a theory or something, but my brain is thoroughly fried.

I agree here to a certain extent. We still have 2? Chapters left in the summer saga, most likely. So, while I think their may be something heavy coming, there'll probably be a lot of build up. So there's a few things I'm envisioning. First, we'll learn about Kayla's parent. What's been the problem, if they're on the mend, ect. Second, Jack and Kayla will sit down and have a nice long talk. There'll be crying, yelling, anger, jealousy, but I think they'll come out on the other side a-ok. Kayla may still feel awkward with sex for a while, which, as we saw in the chapter, annoyed Jack. Maybe after having their own discussion, Kayla and Jack talk to Tara. They work on getting things smoothed out. Third, maybe not in this next chapter, but the familiar face is coming. Who is coming, what will happen, are all questions that are on the table. They will probably cause some problems. Maybe it's for the better, and maybe they're only part of a larger plot. Fourth, from what I got in the chapter, which I noted in a previous post, I think there's something up with Joe. I don't know what, but I'm seeing some sort of problem coming. Maybe he's into Sam. All these things, along with some other problems which we, or I, can't foresee, will probably cause a super problem. All the catalysts for one big explosion.

I read this chapter on my 16 hour car trip. Another good one, as always. With the threesome as the last chapter, this one seemed light. (Not that I minded) So, the way Joe ended it, it left a cliff hanger of sorts, at least for me. I always have this feeling, but I really think someone/thing is awaiting Jack, Kayla, or Tara when they get back. Or a combination of things. The familiar face might make its appearance. But I'm feeling it might have something to do with Joe. Jack noted that he'd not heard much from him, and that he'd been hanging with Amanda/Sam & Alan. Which brings me to think that either Joe had a little bit of a thing for Sam, or it could be nothing. Here goes my crazy mind trying to comb through all the possibilities. Maybe we'll get an update on Kayla's parents, (good or bad). I don't know. But I've got a feeling. (Insert Black Eyed Peas joke here)

I look forward to reading it. It seems like we rely on the characters, the story, as much as you. And we couldn't ask for a more wonderful story. I hopefully you have a good trip, and thank you.

Congrats on your recovery!

These are not my words, not do I agree with them completely. As my very conservative mother calls them "the gay mafia." Now that's pretty radical, but often times, people in America, where anyone one is entilted to an opinion, are bullied for holding the opposing view. But it's not my place to say what's right or wrong. As for the ruling itself, I guess I don't really care. I'm glad that people are able to be together happily now. If the churches start to get bullied, then maybe I'll care. On the other point, I remember reading the first chapter in late June. I was wondering when the anniversary was coming up. But I started when chapter 3?(or two, I can't remember), was just put out, and had to go back to read the first one or two. Followed it here. And it's a much happier place here.

Yup, I use steam, so I have TF2, Binding of Isaac, and a few others. I prefer PC over console anyway, but I don't want to start any wars, so. Also, KOTOR is fantastic. My favorite RPG.

I really wish I'd played these games, along with many others, but my parents didn't (don't) like gaming systems. And I have an Apple Mac. I honestly have only played KOTOR, COD (4 in particular, since it's actually decent), and Minecraft. I want Civ, bio shock, ect, but I just don't have the money.

@Joe Long, that-one-guy, thanks for the encouragement. Maybe I'll give it a shot. It's the getting the girl part. I seem to handle breakups well. (I've only had one though). In other news, my motivation to write is all over the place, but I've been on it the past two days, which is nice.

Haha thanks, but there's my anxiety. I have a massive fear of rejection. I'm working on it, but yeah. Also I don't know her. I know her name, and that's about it. I mean, she recognizes me, but I don't know.

Hey, I'll be traveling through Iowa on Saturday! Who knows, maybe we'll run into each other unknowingly. (Haha, not likely)

No, just "Freddy's." I ate there today actually. The chicken tenders are pretty good. (I also sorta have a crush on this cute girl who sometimes works the register.) Edit: oh! I get it now. 5 nights at Freddy's. I guess I'm uncultured haha.

Yeah, that's the truth. Lots of times, life sucks. It kicks you while you're down and then laughs. But so often, people forget what's ahead of them. I'm not going to sit here and say my life is awful. It isn't. But I sure as hell don't live a great life. Yeah, I'm better off than what, 90% of the rest of the world? Just because I live in America. (But man, fuck those people you shame you for having problems. If you tell someone about a problem, and they make some reference to kids in Africa or something like that, fuck them. They're shits. That type of response/ideal peeves me so much.) Some things seem to get better with age, others get worse. (I'm not a sage though, I'm 19) I write based off my somewhat limited experience. Good and bad. I'm sorta like Joe Long, relationship wise. I've had one girlfriend. Still a virgin.(I've not really decided what I think about that one.) For the longest time, I didn't fit in with any group of my friends. I drifted and didn't hang out. I was lonely. Hell, right now I'm semi-depressed because I'm still lonely. Wait. Where am I going with this? Ah. I my point being, life has ups and downs. Joe Long's post seems to sum that up. I'm sure I'm gonna face a lot of shit in the future. So that's where I'm coming from when I write. Sometimes I write characters as what I couldn't be. But I don't forget what I can do. I don't lose sight of that possibility of things I have the ability to do. (That's pretty damn cheesy)

There's my problem. Those ideas, especially the one in the fight scene, aren't mine. They're Joe's. I'm purely an imitation writer. I just adopted the characters, using the information from the 33 chapters, and wrote. I view it as a suggestion. In hindsight, one that might have been better shared privately. (I really like the idea of a heavy injury fight) I don't want anyone to think, that if Joe, even in the future, has something even remotely similar to that, that it was my idea the scene could have been based off. I also don't want people to think that that I think that my ideas are "all amazing and perfect." If he were to use any of my suggestions or references, I'll probably hardcore fanboy, but that's it. I don't want credit, but I fear I've spoiled something good. On the other hand, Joe could not be thinking even close to along those lines, and it'll be good anyway.

He maybe laughs? Takes suggestions/ideas? Enjoys them? I just hope we don't spoil any of his ideas (pls fight don't be spoiled)

Ok. Again, I enjoy the theories. Hell, I've written meta fan faction about the fight. While, as I have said before, the fight seems plausible, all of this is a little too over the top. @Joe Long, I see that Rhona could tease Jack. She probably will some, but I don't think that's the way Joe is pushing her as a character. I don't like Rhona, I haven't and I don't. Haven't seem enough of her to get to know her. However, Joe asked us to give her a chance, saying she's based off one of his good friends in real life. I don't see Rhona as the type of person to drive a wedge between Jack and Kayla, unwittingly or not. @Joe Long & Mr_Fairplay, I can see the distrust building. I understand the position you're coming from. That being said, from my standpoint, I don't see Kayla growing that apart from Jack. Not my previous posts about this. If Kayla cares, even an ounce, about her relationship, she's gonna try to figure out the problem. Jack's not gonna let her drift. If she closes out, yeah he'll get depressed. But that won't stop him. As well, I don't know what Joe has in store. Who knows, it could be Brad coming back, and he could attack Jack ect. But I view Brad as more of a dark horse. Trying to amend for his mistakes. As well, I don't see a fight, like I've said(wow, I've really been reiterating a lot), happening in the near future.

Roller skating rink time! There's your third theory, @Mr_Fairplay. I don't know what happens there, but it's gotta be good.

Haha, yeah ok. I used the name because I was tired of writing "Jack and his friends" ect. It's more of a joke anyway. In fact, it is a joke. I'd say call em' what you want, just so long as you're clear on who they are.

Hmm. Rhona does seem like a tease. But I don't see how flirting/teasing with Jack would create a big problem for him. I would really like to know what's going on with Kayla's parents, however. Joe has been waving that flag in our face for a few chapters now. Something's bound to happen soon.

No. Brad's parents told The Squad to stay away. Last we heard, he was going to prison, and they never followed up. We can assume he was given a lenient sentence or sent to that reform school.

Haha 😬, whoops. Hey, I'd still accept it. I'd love it, in fact. The actual reason I wrote that fight that way the first time was because I didn't want it too real. I'm gonna feel really bad if I spoiled some real plans to bring Jeff in.

I'm afraid to say I don't. I'm a Midwestern guy. Sorry. If you look back through the forum I think a guest noted he was from Australia, so you might try to reach him.