Gerard is just so hilarious right now. Your author's note made my day, but seeing as it is 4:30 in the morning I haven't decided which day has been made yet. I will decide after I sleep.
I love this story, and it is kind of amusing how this chapter seems like it was written with science and math homework still in your brain. It is really well written I just find that amusing. Sorry if that was weird.
This chapter made me laugh, and almost cry, and also want to commit an act of violence.
Laughter because of Frank's childishness, and Patrick's adorableness. I'm glad you kinda reinforced that Frank is still in love with Gerard, even though he's lusting after Aaron. It shows just how strong his feelings are, but also that he can, and will, move on.
I'm really happy that Frank made the choice to go through with the date. I think it's important for Frank to break out from the bubble he kept himself in. I can't help but wonder if his love for Gerard, while genuine, is also a defence mechanism of some sort, to protect himself from being hurt. He clings on to his feelings for Gerard, so that he has a reason to not go out and try to find someone else. Living with the person who's breaking your heart leaves it mark, and I think that's Frank's scar to bear.
And yes, I kinda want to hit Gerard (what is it with me and wanting to hit your characters? Seriously?). Okay, not hit, but I at least wanna glare at him. I know he appreciates Frank, but how on earth can he be so completely oblivious.
I really like Aaron so far. I'm eager to get to know his character more, and see if he's as nice as he appears. Obviously, I want Gerard and Frank to get together, but I also hope Aaron is such a nice guy that Gerard really has his work cut out for him.
This keeps getting better and oh my goodness gracious, everyone else is more concerned about Frank's love life than he is. Gerard is so desperate to make sure Frank is happy that he is immensely bothered because Frank found someone who made him super happy but didn't get any information to keep in touch. Everyone else just wants Frank to get over Gerard. I feel Gerard should at least be a little concerned for Frank's mental state because not only did he nearly die, but he also is super happy about having met a new person, which he is apparently not very good at. When I came back home after meeting a new boy and spent half the night hanging out with him my best friend questioned if he drugged me because I am uncomfortable being close to people and I was just totally at ease hanging out and being close to him. She then was just glad I wasn't shut in my room moping, and made a friend like she told me to do. A good friend should always be at least jokingly concerned about their friend's mental state when they are so different from their usual persona. That being said, I love this story. It is fabulotastic, as my little sister might say. Sorry for the crazy babbling.
But, I love the new chapter. I like that you've made Frank's love interest an o/c, and I think it's gonna make this far more interesting. You don't have to feel bad about about making him a complete asshole. I can't decide if I want hot French guy to be nice, and leave me torn as to who Frank should choose, or if I want him to be nice to Frank's face, and be an asshole to Gerard behind his back...wait, no, I want the latter. I want a reason to dislike him. But, it's gonna be hard to dislike him, because he did save Frankie. And I love Frankie. I also love Gerard, but I think he's gonna need to fight for Frankie to make up for all the years he left Frankie in pain.
Gerard taking care of Frank made me smile. He obviously does care for him so much, he just doesn't see how much Frank means to him, I think.
You did the last chapter brilliantly my dear. I can't wait for the next one!
It looks like Frank stepped into that romance movie Gerard mentioned, complete with the random guy on the street who saves Frank's life, and now they are going for coffee.
I totally feel for Frank. I think this is a story everyone will love, and identify with. We've all been in Frank's position, of wanting someone who just doesn't see you. It sucks big time, and Frank's pain is very evident, though it is dealt with humourously.
And how on earth is Gerard so unobservant? Well, I take that back. I would be the kind of person who doesn't see someone's obvious admiration. I think maybe it stems from lack of confidence? Not seeing people usually comes from thinking that people don't see you. The mention of Gerard not being with anyone in five years seems to suggest it too.
I can't wait for the next chapter! Please update soon!