Date: 02/26/10 12:38 am Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
I love how you worked in all the vacation pics.
Author's Response: Thank you, it was fun working them all in, if a bit of a challenge! Next chapter is up and I hope you enjoy it. :D
Date: 02/26/10 12:22 am Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
BRavo! That was perfect, just a bit of incertitude, to show us they are only human after all... and I have to say that I LOVE the nickname Bibi, I use it all the time ! Don't know why, I just think it's perfect, like Tomi :P
Can't wait for the next chap, I've been waiting for it, culmination of years of build-up will be interesting for sure !
Author's Response: Definitely still human! ;) And having a good vacation in spite of it, overall. Thank you, I'm so pleased you think it's perfect. (I like the Bibi nickname, too.) ♥
Date: 02/25/10 11:50 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
Love the dialog between them. Can't wait for the next update!
Author's Response: Thanks so much!! Next chapter is up and I hope you like it. :D
Date: 02/25/10 11:50 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
I'm pretty sure the fluff outbalanced the angst in this chapter, most definitely. :)
My favorite chapter so far.
Loved the bit about Tom and the briefs, boxers, AND swim trunks. Mean ol' Bill picking on him! :P
Hugs,
Author's Response: Awesome, I'm so pleased to hear it. And thank you! I'm very pleased you enjoyed this chapter best.
The swim trunks and boxers are proven - the briefs in addition are my own imagination! ;) And Bill's just being a supportive twin, trying to um, downplay his neurosis. ;D
Thanks and the next chapter is up!
Date: 02/25/10 11:43 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
Before I say anything else, I LOVED Bill's CherryTree rant! I like to think this is how he actually viewed the situation.
Anywho, loved the fluff with the little bit of angst in this. The twins' concern in this chapter is especially for couples that have been together for a long time. It really make their relationship seem more practical instead of a bunch of sunshine and rainbows. Lovely chapter!
Author's Response: I couldn't help myself, lol. As far as I can speculate, I think it's plausible? He strikes me as the kind of guy who'd be pretty upset about their own American label basically leaving them hanging out to dry, after all. >_>
I definitely think they'd be a bit insecure even after being together for some time, simply due to...well, the kind of relationship it is. It's a valid concern. And not all sunshine and rainbows, sadly! Thanks so much. ♥
Date: 02/25/10 11:36 pm Title: "nothing's like before"
I read this at lunch and I swear to god, I forgot I was at work. That whole lunchroom was just gone, I was so caught up in this chapters. SUCH a wonderful job!
Author's Response: Ooh, awesome. *_* To hear you were swept away so completely makes me really, really happy. Thank you!
Date: 02/25/10 11:20 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
This is sooooooooo perfect. I love it. It's like a story with pictures, since it coincides so nicely with all the Maldives pics. Awesome job. xoxo
Author's Response: Thank you so, so much! I'm very happy to hear that you think it works well with the Maldives pics. Next chapter is up and I hope you continue to enjoy!
Date: 02/25/10 10:07 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
Bill in those fucking SHORTS! When I saw the pic of that I thought I had lost my mind. I was like, no way? Bill...what? He's always been a tease but... GODDAMN IT BILL!
... plus I can totally see Tom being all anal retentive about his swim trunks. He strikes me as the type, especially with his germophobia.
Author's Response: I knooooow, those shorts slayed me! Bill was having quite a fun, sexy vacation. I read some third-hand reports that Bill was bathing in the nude and using a towel to cover his bits when the staff came round but I don't know whether to believe that. So there we have it! (He actually DOES wear boxers under his trunks, you can see it, but I was guessing as to underwear beneath the boxers. ^_-) Thanks for your review and the next chapter is up!
Date: 02/25/10 09:26 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
i loved reading about the twins vacation in a romantic perspective...really good chapter
Author's Response: I'm really pleased, thank you. Next chapter is up and thank you for your review! :D
Date: 02/25/10 09:21 pm Title: "simple and clean is the way..."
He's not sure which one of them said it aloud.
I really loved that line, it show how deeply connected they really are. Love
Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad that showed the connection. ♥ Glad you're enjoying and hey - next chapter is up! ;)
Date: 02/25/10 03:10 am Title: "...is a little later on"
OMG botTOM! GAHH! Not many people write it! Amazing! It's so intimate!
Author's Response: Woohoo, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Date: 02/25/10 12:00 am Title: "nothing's like before"
The line where Tom asks Bill what he was thinking that felt so bad absolutely made me melt! It really highlights their twin connection, and how heartbreakingly sweet the twins are. Oh! And the pocket Bill comment was adorable as well. Loved this chapter!
Author's Response: I totally believe they can feel each other's emotions that way. Together so much, how can they not? :) They are so much love. (Everyone could use a pocket Bill, yeah?) Thank you! Hope you like the new chapter too. ;D
Date: 02/24/10 09:47 pm Title: "nothing's like before"
I'm sickly right now, but I forgot about it completely while reading this. You have a way of drawing me totally into the story. :) Once again, lovely job!
And the last 2 lines were brilliant. Others have gotten that tattoo into their stories, but it always seemed forced or out of place. This was a perfect fit and worded beautifully.
Oh, and I hope you're feeling un-icky by now. :)
Author's Response: Excellent, I'm so glad it transported you! :) That makes me really happy.
Ah, thank you so much! I'm glad the tattoo theme seemed to fit into the story naturally. Definitely what I was striving for. :) Eh, the ick comes and goes. Hoping tomorrow will be a trouble-free day. Thank you!
Date: 02/24/10 02:48 pm Title: "nothing's like before"
seriously, this is probably one of my fav stories ever..i'm obsessed with the back and forth ness..it like really stricks a cord with true human emotion..just love it..yay!
Author's Response: Wow, that's very high praise! Thank you so much. I hope you continue to enjoy it! :D
Date: 02/24/10 01:28 pm Title: "nothing's like before"
I love it 8D as always.
more soon please :*
Author's Response: Hurrah! Thank you so much. More is up. :D
Date: 02/24/10 06:48 am Title: "nothing's like before"
Fantastic chapter. You handled a difficult conversation really well. Sometimes I have trouble with scenes like this, because it seems unlikely that these things have never come up before, or been said before. But you built up the tension just right, so that we can tell Tom has never vocalized these fears. I guess my rambling point is that the conversation felt very authentic, which is great.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I am utterly happy that the scene came across as authentic to you. It's a difficult moment, a turning point, and I really wanted to handle it properly. I'm glad you're enjoying the story! ♥
Date: 02/24/10 04:44 am Title: "nothing's like before"
I hope you feel less icky now! This was so gorgeous. It made my heart clench. I can't wait for more. :D *hearts*
Author's Response: It comes and goes. :( Thank you, I'm so pleased! A bit of sweet resolution, then Bill turns into a tease. :D
Date: 02/24/10 03:50 am Title: "nothing's like before"
perfectly perfect! can't wait for their first time. you write those so well.
Author's Response: Very yay! Thank you, and yep, that update is scheduled for Saturday. Don't miss today's fluff update. ;)
Date: 02/24/10 03:05 am Title: "nothing's like before"
yay they're not fighting anymore
and they're going to have sex for the 1st time *grins*
i wonder what things Tom has to pick up?
more please
Author's Response: Hurrah for not fighting anymore! ...yes, the "first time" tag on the story comes into play. ;) Tom has a few essentials they need, we'll find out on Saturday. Thanks for your review and the next chapter is up!
Date: 02/24/10 01:50 am Title: "nothing's like before"
I love how you added Bill's tattoo in the last part. My battery is gonna die RIGHT NOW so I have to make this short.
LOVE TOM. So much. Ugh. NO WORDS. Thanks for writing this!
Author's Response: Ah, thank you for your review! Even on the verge of battery death. ;) Tom is finally giving in to the inevitable and it's good for both of them.