Aftermath

With just a little over a month left of college, Trent has a lot to contend with. At the forefront is the aftermath of Chapter 8.

Chapter 9 of If It Weren't For the Two of Us picks up right after that.

Read Chapter 9 Here

Trent has a lot to process, but thankfully he has a support system to help him through it. For you, the reader, the question is how long does he keep it secret from Mike?

For young gay men, so often they do not have a support system. Those in high school are particularly vulnerable. Thank heavens the world has changed to where younger people today have greater opportunities to speak honestly and be more accepted.

Have any thoughts on this? Comment below or send a private email to timothylane414@gmail.com

A Dark Chapter

Chapter 8 is going to affect people differently. This one isn't so easy to get through, but it forwards the plot significantly, so bear with me and hang in there. Brighter times are ahead.

Read Chapter 8 Here

As frivolous as these stories we enjoy sometimes are, we should always be aware of what "consensual" means and be responsible. My hopes are that no one among my readers has had to endure such an incident.

As always, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments on this blog.

Coming Out to Parents

 Almost all of us have done it. That day you tell your parents and/or family. It's tough. Not everyone has the same reaction. From my friends'  personal stories, I know it sometimes goes well, but it is not a guarantee.

I told both my parents at the same time. I was determined to do it. The schedule went off track, but I wasn't letting them leave without me telling them the whole truth. Once it is out, there truly is a sense of relief. It really is a weight off one's shoulders.

Chapter 7 puts Trent in this scenario. You can read it here:

Chapter 7

I think with each year, parents — and the public become more understanding.

Blessings to all.

A Pivotal Turn

Chapter 6 is posted. You can find it here:

Chapter 6

I really like this chapter. I find when friendships deepen, the characters are more relatable. That depth let's us like them (or NOT) a little more. I think the events in this passage are a pivotal turn in the relationship between Lance and Trent. Both of them are finding their way as young adults. As they align, the friendship between them becomes more critical in their lives ahead.

I wish I had a friendship like this in college. Aside from simple "experimentation" in high school, nothing like this happened to me. Sadly, in my life, sex didn't materialize until after college. Being in denial can do that to you. However, platonic friendships during college were incredible. Some people keep them up for years; others just hold the memories as special times in their lives.

Coming to terms with your sexuality is so much easier to handle when you have friends backing you up. I hope all those reading this will agree and have appreciated the support of others.

Much more to come...

College

 

Chapter 5 is now posted. You can find it here:

Chapter 5

Trent’s college life is becoming intense. When I began posting If It Weren’t For the Two of Us, I had to make a decision of whether to post this in “Adult Friends” or “College” on Nifty. Extracurricular was easier as Mike was 30. Because this was a continuation, I opted to keep it in Adult Friends, knowing graduation would eventually come and college would be left behind. However, the two months before graduation for Trent — and Lance! — would be very critical in their lives. It was a tough call for me.

Because I chose as I did, I don’t know if I have any college readers out there. If so, drop me an email (timothylane414@gmail.com) or comment here on the blog. If any of my readers have college friends who might enjoy the stories, I’d love the recommendation.

Having said that, I’d like to make one. Miles From Home by Roman Jeffries deserves a shout out. The story is listed under College on Nifty. I found his writing very inspirational. The characters really came alive; it transcended the formulaic sexual redundancy. I came to really care what happened to the characters. I hope you will give it a read. That story was one that inspired me to put my own writing out there.

Chapter 6 is coming soon. It’s a goodie.

Tribbles

Fans of Star Trek, The Original Series, have a fondness for the episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles.” The magic of that episode was that it was somewhat out of character for the show because it was filled with humor and had a quirky vibe. It wasn’t like the typical episode.

Chapter 4 of If It Weren’t For the Two of Us reminds me of that, if only in a slight way. Trent finds himself in an unusual situation that is both totally different and a little humorous at the same time. And if you haven’t noticed, Trent has a knack for finding himself unexpectedly discovered from time to time — in a sex way. Things are just about to get serious, so I hope you enjoy this one. 

 Chapter 4

Chapters 2, 3 and Thoughts on Sports

 

Hi readers,

Two chapters have been recently posted. If you haven’t found them yet, you can click here.

 See Chapter 2 Here

See Chapter 3 Here

As Trent creeps toward graduation, his basketball season is winding down as well. In my younger years, I was far from an athlete. My two older brothers were more sports minded, but no one in the family was a star athlete in our high school and college days.

I can only imagine what it would be like to have to conceal one’s true self in locker room situations. It has to be tough.

Basketball will soon compound Trent’s life. Stay tuned.