Why'd Gary just turn away and walk off? I feel like slapping the boy for doing that...see what you made her do? YOU MADE HER CALL ROXIE. I don't like Roxie...
As sad as the beginning of this story is, I love Garrett and Allison's friendship in the later chapters. I mean, it's amazing to see such a loving and close friendship. And I'm glad that Eric talked her into going and making up with Gare. I feel bad for him, because Allison has yet to tell him about where she wants to go to college, but at the same time, it'd almost be the same thing, when the band goes out on the road. I love this story to bits and pieces!
And, I wanted to just add this: I remember reading the first chapter of this a long time ago and for some reason, I never kept up with it, until you gave me the link. I literally gasped when I re-read the first chapter and realized that I read the beginning a long time ago. AND, when I look at my new story and then read this, it's crazy - there's so many similarities - character wise. I don't want you to think that I took the characters or anything, because Roxii (my real nickname) is just based off of me. And then the whole Eric being the brother and stuff. I just thought it was so . . . weird? Lol.
Anyways, I'm done now! I love this and can't wait for more! (:
I love the new layout; and that picture is really nice :D just like the update! I really liked it because it's sort of the climax of everything, ya know? I'm scared and excited to find out what's going to happen next. If she goes to NYU, there's that fact that she'll hardly ever be able to see Garrett. But now that Garrett is drifting away, will it matter? Gah, I need to know what happens :) I kind of have the feeling that Eric already told Garret because of the way he was acting when Ali went over....?? Oh, I just wanted to know: is it Allison or Alison? You spelled it both ways, so I'm not positive. lol but yeah, great chapter :D update soon please! <3
John’s face softened as he saw the torn expression on her face. She looked so sad, so broken. He wanted to fix her, but he knew he couldn’t, that had always been Garrett’s job.
He didn’t know what to say, what he could do to make her feel better. He wiped away a stray tear with his thumb, leaning forward and letting his lips graze her forehead. He held her in his arms, her hands clutching onto his shirt and his hands running up and down her sides. It was all he could do, but he wished he could do more. He hated seeing the girl who always laughed it off, cry, the girl who always kept trying, seemingly giving up, the girl who always seemed so unbreakable, breaking, right in front of his eyes, in his arms.
It killed him, and for the first time, John wondered if this is what it felt like to be Garrett.
well i got nothing in my stocking since it isn't christmas yet. lol but yeah. i'm surprised that she left the tote, especially since she hasn't even hinted to garry about the letter yet. i'm thinkin shits about to hit the fan quite soon.
I love this story. Especially this chapter. It struck a personal chord with me. I've gone through so many similar situations with friends. And it's shit. But I love how you're writing about it. It's honest and vulnerable and exactly how it feels to be in that situation.