I just write randomly for a while, then edit. Most of the time I stare at what I've written going, "What the hell? Did I really write that?" Most of my characters are based on the people in my life, but never just one person. It's like that one character is all my friends combined with a touch of a personality twist. Characters will always be my favourite part. :)
Story comments can do that. :) If I get a story idea, I don't even pay attention to anything at all. I just randomly pick out details I want to happen, and twist and pull them to a scene I want. Or, I just write and edit later. Lol.
Yeah, FanFics are cool to read. I usually read those, because that's where the really good writers are, or so people think. Most of the original fiction I've read is poorly written. You're one of the talented writers that could probably write both. :) Eh, I'm just a huge procrastinator. Lol. I know what it's like to get a new review - brightens your whole day. If you read my story, you will see that I started off to a crappy start, got a little better, and crapped out again. >_>
It's fine - I was soo surprised you didn't have a whole crapload of comments. It's really a wonderful story. :D Yay! ^_^ I'm the worst updator... I can't even update my story. Lol.
Wow, that must suck for you. I love rain. No one in my town does except me and my best friend. I can understand why rain makes people sad. But I love it.