Ok, I don't think Sidney is perfect but he seems to be pretty damn close to it. I think though that it's good for Amanda though to see him in that light because he really is a nice guy. I like that they're starting to bond & understand each other...it's cute. Can't wait for more. :]
I don't think Sid's perfect, but more that's just the way she's portraying him and because he's so similar to Matthew she sees him as perfect. But I love Sid the character. He's exactly how I try not to picture him. (Basically, you know the deal. I love to hate Sidney Crosby.)
Also, I loved the whole dream scene, with Matthew telling her to let go. That was just so amazing. I have a story for you... kind of relating to that. :).
Oh, and next, I don't even know, maybe they get in some sort of argument or something so then it's like God, he really is like you Matthew or something. Actually, that was kind of lame. So scratch that. Well you know how we do, I say stupid shit and you get an epiphany from it.
But I love you for actually posting this though you totally didn't have to! You should have just slept. Dedication for the win though. I looooooove youuu. :arms:
I think that Sidney is perfect, but that's why Amanda is starting to like him. He's a genuinely nice guy, and it's not just a mirage to Amanda.
Obviously, as with EVERY other comment I leave, with EVERY story, I think the two of them need to jump eachother. However, with this story, I think there obviously needs to be some emotional bonding as well. But, the Penguins evidently agree with me since they're the ones who sent Sid over in the first place.
Oh God, the things I would do to SIdney Crosby if he was stuck in my house. =)
Oh my god. So, I know it had nothing to do with the story, but the thing about your driver, Mr. Avery, made me LOL so hard!
But on a more serious note, I think Amanda is a really cool person but just needs someone to open up to. She's upset about Matthew, and she feels guilty about Sidney "replacing" him. But, she needs to see he's exactly what she needs! She needs some Sidney lovin'. ASAP.
I liked it! And I like Amanda...she may be broken inside but she doesn't let anyone know that. She's strong and she has a lot of pride. Can't wait for more. :]
How did I not realize you posted this earlier? What the fuck me.
So, I think I'm a pretty epic person, jussayin'. Ahaha, just kidding, I'll tell you what I think of Amanda the character in a second.
Honestly, I think she's awesome. Your characterization is awesome, and with the plot, and her losing Matthew, it all fits. She's guarded, but at the same time her walls are seemingly dropping because Sid is so close to Matt, he reminds her of him in a lot of ways and while she hates it, I think that somewhere inside of her she likes it. Now call me crazy, but I really look into characters when I write and read, so if this sounds whacked out, lemme know later when we talk dahling<3.
But back to what you want, predictions and the like: I think that she's just hurting and while I'm pretty sure I know you nearly close to inside and out, I'm sure you'll keep me and everyone else guessing with this, but I have a feeling that maybe as time wears on and they get closer, she'll want to drop her walls but won't be able to bring herself to do so. Like anybody that has been through a lot of loss and pain, even sometimes when they shed those protective bearings it's really hard to get over things.. cough cough.
But I think I got way off topic with my comment. It's 10:30 and I miss you and I doubt my head is on straight right now. > : O
Back on topic: your writing is amazing. Even though I already read a good chunk of what happened when you sent this to me, I was still in awe. Your descriptions of things just blow me away. It's actually pretty crazy, the feelings that erupt sometimes when I read your stuff, like butterflies at the line: beauty before brawn, or when Sid called her Mandy. I just, I absolutely love this. Like, sosososo much.
:arms: Hopefully this comment wasn't TOO spastic for you and I answered your question. Bah.
Rinaaa, this took me like a billion years to get around to reading this. Gah, I love it so much. Amazing, amazing, amazing. It's ironic, kind of. I just lost someone with that same name... So yeah, I was like bawling the whole time. Love this:] More!
Oh. My. God. I love this so much. Your writing always impresses me no matter who you're writing about or what the plot is, and this time it was no different.
A sharp pang hit me like a flurry of bullets to the chest when he smiled back at me, the feeling of emotional constriction setting in around my chest and stomach. My turn was made with haste and I rushed up the stairs to be alone with my hurricane f thoughts and overwhelming pain. Oh, how I missed that perfect man…
The memories of our last and first moments together wreaked havoc on what little hopes for happiness I had found in the boy down stairs and his smile.
I collapsed hopelessly on my king size bed; cold black bed sheets unleashing shivers over my already near hypothermic body.
He smiles just like you, Matthew.
That whole last part of it just crushed me but in a good way. It takes an amazing writer to move me to tears and you definitely did it. Have I mentioned that i love you?!
Ugh. Thank you <3 I can haz moar?
:arms: Talk to you in a sec!
PS Sid is really lacking in Canadia. We might have to fix that.