Review: What a gem! Such sensitive and emotional writing.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 5, 2010
There is so much emotions in this moving little story, as I find myself getting teary eyed in parts. Young love could not get better than this. Brian and Tate are such sensitive characters, each young man innocent in his own way. Theirs is one beautiful friendship as they blossom from room mates who care for the other into lovers, but not before a stirring journey of much pain. Both have wounded childhoods. At least Brian has a caring aunt who loves him. But Tate has noone and is the more vulnerable character of the two. Tate never recovers from his suffering when at the age of 6 he nearly died from his mother's fatal accident. Scarred for life, Tate hides his hurts and vulnerability behind tattoos, piercings and a punk look. But all this charming character wants is someone to love him and he is brave enough to acknowledge to everyone he is gay. Not so for the more quiet Brian. Brian is a rather laid back person who likes things as they are and it takes a rude awakening before he realizes he is gay and in love with his roommate. But it could be too late as Tate does not believe him. After all Brian does  have so many girlfriends. The scene when his ex-girl tests his sexuality is just so funny, and maybe the only light moment in the whole story besides the guys' delightful "sexual talk" in a certain bathroom. The story is told from Brian's angle. His silent suffering as he sees Tate falls apart after a terrible sexual encounter is heart gripping. And my heart just reaches out to both young men especially Tate. I could not stop reading as I just want these 2 charming young men to make it. What a wonderful way to temporarily end this one as I read from the first reviewer there is much more to come. Looking forward to much more on Tate and Brian and this time let the story be from Tate's angle. Highly recommended.