4/24/2003 c31 9nopinion
Over? O v e r? my heart aches. fantastic run that I was glad to be privy to, thanks.

nop

4/23/2003 c31 9Asitha
I loved this story from the beginning, and I loved it through the end. This is truly one of the times that I am glad that I took an advanced English class this year, because only this year did we go in depth about analyzing literature. I love the ending, the readers have control over what they think should happen supporting the whole concept of reading for enjoyment. Many times authors take away that factor and cheapen the whole thing. I love your style and would be thrilled if you would put out more things like this.

4/23/2003 c31 1jkb
Okay, I'll admit it...I was just like everyone else when I realized that you'd finished this fic...

mostly due to the fact that it seemed you'd left so many things undone, and unsaid...but then I realized...that's life. One of the wonderful things about this story is the realistic way you portrayed these two boys, and the way you chose to close their story is just in keeping with that.

My frustration in the ending of this beautiful story is actually selfish. I would be just as happy if you'd continued forever. I could read chapter after chapter of Ben and Anthony, as they matured and grew, through birthdays and holidays, vacations and work, ups and downs...well, you get the idea.

Thank you again for writing this wonderful story...

jkb

4/22/2003 c31 redredredred
are you planning on writing a sequel perhaps or have i totally missed the point of your afterword... cuz i wanna know if Anthony leaves his family while they return to their country... ^^ well, otherwise the ending just seems a bit rushed so if you are editing, maybe you could redo the last paragraph or so, no matter what though, i REALLY liked this story ^^ so i hope you write more in the future

tchao,

~redredredred

4/22/2003 c30 2DisgruntledOL
I really enjoyed your story. Your descriptions of things were fresh and new and kept the story entertaining instead of bogging it down with useless information. I got really attached to your characters, especially Anthony, and you did a wonderful job of keeping them in character and believeable. But is it really over? There are many questions still left unanswered, such as...Will Anthony have to go back to South America? What will his Mother do when she comes back to the house and finds his father drunk with the poem? How will Ben and Anthony's familys react to their relationship? Will Anthony's depression go away? Will Anthonys depression have any more of an impact on his and Ben's relationship? Are they running away for good? If they are, what about school? What about after High School?

I don't want to sound pushy or anything but it would be great to see a sequel or more story on this to get some closure. I really love your work. Keep it up!

4/20/2003 c30 6octavia
It's done! It's done! Whee! I love it. You've written a powerful piece of work here, and I hope to someday see it in print somewhere =)

4/19/2003 c30 16Painted Desert
I love your story. It's not often is there a good and realistic fic. Most of the fics here everyone's having sex 24/7 and say "I love you" the night they meet. That's why I love your story, cause they didn't have sex the first time they met and I like how Ben and Anthony tried to keep their relationship secret. Keep writing, I'm so glad you updated!

4/18/2003 c30 redredredred
wait this is finished, but, but... we don't know what hapened after that and what about some closure with Jake... and stuff? this is too good to just shop off, why did you write now complete? well, i hope you finish ^^