That was an evil, EVIL cliffhanger! Damn, girl; you trying to kill me here??

Wow. Just wow, because Anis crossed the line SO hard. Not only did he touch him, he forced him. And dear god, Bill's not gonna take that well, and truthfully, he shouldn't. If he doesn't run screaming from that room, I will be very surprised.

I fully understand Anis's need to touch Bill. I understand it, and I do understand why he did what he did, but wow, that doesn't mean it was okay to do it. And I don't think Bill is going to be so forgiving. He already doesn't trust Anis, and I think more than that, he doesn't trust himself. Now he's come at the hands of a man, and worse yet, Anis.

I'm so fascinated with why Bill won't let Anis touch him. I said before I think it's because he feels he could fall for Anis, so he doesn't let him touch him so that he can't really feel him. Now I wonder if it has to do with being gay. Like he wants Anis, and Anis is a guy, and it's okay to get a guy off, maybe he thinks that it doesn't really mean you're gay if you just get the guy off. But if the guy is able to get you off, then it means that he is really gay. That would explain why he was holding it back so hard, why he yelled NO when he was getting ready to come. Which all makes me wonder, since Bill was thrusting against Anis's back when he was behind him, if Anis hadn't rolled him over, what would have happened if Bill had come that way? Technically, Anis didn't do it, but it was because of a guy.

This is more and more interesting, and definitely one of my favorite stories on this site. You amaze me constantly, and I'm so glad you're writing and posting this.

And I really, really need you to update this soon. Because wow.

Author's Response: Mel (I feel sorta creepy calling you that but I just feel such a strong sense of love for you right now that I feel like we should be on a first name basis)- your thoughtful reviews are such a huge motivation that its impossible to describe. I'm not going to really respond to the add-on to your theory because I worry I'd give something away, but just know that everything you've postulated makes complete sense and answers the questions that I've tried to bring up by Bill's reactions. Homosexuality, along with its social illicitness and its inherent roles of dominance/submission has always fascinated me, and it is indeed part of Bill's struggle (although perhaps not quite as directly as you've suggested). Okay, that's probably too much info but I just want to DISCUSS this with you after you've taken the time to think about it. It's a smutty fic, but I've attempted to make it something more in which you can see the characters as people, and your reviews always make me feel like I'm succeeding. Thank you, and thank you so much for your compliments. And I'm planning on updating as soon as possible :) ~Clare

Okay, you should get a reward for MEANEST CLIFFHANGER EVER. Seriously, that's just cruel O_O *shakes screen* Real plain EVIL.

But on the other side... this was the hottest thing I've read in a while now *fans self* Wow. Just... wow. I don't even have words to describe how incredibly fantastic this chapter was.

Author's Response: It -was- a really bad cliffhanger, I'll own up to it lol. But I'm happy you enjoyed the chapter anyway. Thank you so much for reading!

Hoooow, I hate you ._. ... And I love you of course :P
It's so incredible how you describe this lovescene. I love the way you make Bushido force Bill to cooperate. He does it in a way that he still respects Bill. He knows that somewhere Bill wants it too, but can't deal with it. It's so great to see Bill finally surrender.
YOu do such a great job, because normally I don't even start reading Bill/Bushido stories, becasue I don't like Bushido. You make him a great person who shows respect for other people.

Author's Response: It makes me feel so wonderful that you like my Billshido - thank you! I admit that I didn't like Bushido in RL at all either, but once I started writing him he developed into a much more likable character :) And I love how you described Bill as 'surrendering,' because that's exactly the way I saw this scene. Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and I really hope you enjoy the rest!

oh gosh...... UPDATE!

Author's Response: I will soon, I promise :)

Bill is getting on my nerves but he has his reasons (which I hope to know soon).

Poor Bushido, he couldn't enjoy his birthday gift properly xD

The chapter was amazing as always :D

Author's Response: Thank you :) And yes, Bill did kinda F-up Bushido's Bday...just know that I'm a big believer in people eventually getting what they deserve, and I just might think that Bushido deserves something pretty damn nice from Bill as an apology for his behavior to date...

I was absolutely breathless as I was reading this. The anticipation was fabulous and then...then...gah, woman, you're killing us here! I will just have to save my anticipation for the next wonderful chapter. Lovely, lovely story!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm trying to update as soon as possible :)

As far as I'm concerned you succeeded marvelously. :)

Author's Response: Aw, thank you :)

It was perfect. Can't wait for more. This made my day.

Author's Response: You are too sweet - thank you :) I'll try update quick!

ok that hurt but your still awesome!
more soon, sooner!!!! though

Author's Response: lol ok I'll try :)

Wah, this is seriously amazing *-*
Can't wait for the next chapter :D

Author's Response: Thank you so much!