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[Early Access] Take Off S2 Ch.127 "Say It Isn't So"
Added 2024-09-30 15:04:41 +0000 UTC| Previous Chapter |
It's here!
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Thank you for your understanding!
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⚠️Spoilers for this chapter⚠️ This marks the end of the gallery/threesome arc. I get nervous sharing my own thoughts because I don't want it to affect readers' interpretation and feelings, but if you really must know, I am sad, too. And if there's any consolation, all I can say is, it can only go uphill from here.
Thank you for reading thus far.
Comments
I really like this chp yall very mature take I've never seen this in a bl or really any romance based media. Nathan made the right choice. I think they'll end up back together at the right time. I wonder what the timeline is between the nsfw and the actual series. Is the nsfw (not including alt universe ones) cannon?
Bluebunny1000
2025-01-20 16:44:49 +0000 UTCYall I been avoiding this chp but today is the day wish me luck
Bluebunny1000
2025-01-20 16:40:10 +0000 UTCNooo! This is so sad. But i actually really respect Nathan for stopping Andrew. I wish things would have worked out differently but i just hope they get back together soon
Rachel Schubert
2025-01-12 09:05:54 +0000 UTCSo interesting to read the comments on here vs on WEBTOON. It really makes it glaringly obvious the age difference and difference in maturity of the audiences. I feel like the audience discussion here is much more balanced and emotionally mature, while most of the comments on WEBTOON just bash Nathan for pressuring Andrew to have sex (which I believe he is in NO way doing given what he knows from his perspective only) and for viewing sex casually / indulging in hookups (which is also completely up to each persons own taste and is not “wrong” at all).
Tee
2025-01-11 09:09:18 +0000 UTCCouldn’t agree more
Tee
2025-01-11 09:04:11 +0000 UTCYou took the words right out of my mouth. Still, this chapter be so DEVASTATING *SOBS*
remi
2024-11-29 10:00:41 +0000 UTCMe too anya this shits so toxic poor baby
Yaoi Queen
2024-11-07 12:55:39 +0000 UTCAhhh good God ur breaking my heart
Yaoi Queen
2024-11-07 12:54:57 +0000 UTCsorry but i hate nathan
anya
2024-11-05 00:03:50 +0000 UTCMy heart goes out to him, but Nathan wasn't wrong. Andrew needs to self reflect and not depend on some else for his own happiness.
Analysandra Cruz
2024-10-29 15:48:45 +0000 UTCMe finish reading this arc: “YOURE LYING. YOURE F**KING LYINGGGG” I mean it in a good way obviously. You are such a talented artist/storyteller that I am constantly at the edge of my seat!!! I can’t wait for the next arc!
Elena
2024-10-24 03:23:48 +0000 UTCI have a feeling we’re in for a time jump of some sort so they both have some distance from each other, a little perspective and maybe even other relationships before they find each other again. That would suck but also makes sense with the story. It’s so well written and keeps true to the characters. I’m dying for an update, every week that goes by without one is torture!
Morgen Schuler
2024-10-23 05:31:52 +0000 UTCthis really breaks my heart for both of the boys😭 i relate to Andrew so much and i love him dearly but seeing Nathan’s side of things i completely get where he’s coming from too!! I have been on both sides of this situation and while it hurts to be the person desperate, it also isn’t nice having to see someone you care about going thru such a range of unpleasant emotions that you may feel like is your fault :( Nathan was being as nice and understanding as he could be but he can’t read Andrew’s mind. Very excited to see how this arc turns out!😩
kid aqua
2024-10-23 02:53:11 +0000 UTCI hate that he says it’s just sex like its nothing but at the same time is not being understanding that he’s nervous and DUDE YOU WERE TRYING TO HAVE SEX with someone else like obviously he’d freak and what!? If he hadn’t seen them leaving together he wouldn’t have told him? Ughffhhfhfhrh 😭😭😭😭
Glenda H
2024-10-19 20:14:18 +0000 UTCI'm speechless, but at this point I still believe Andrew deserves better, and could find better matches about anywhere around him. (roommate, even?)
Gah
2024-10-19 16:41:58 +0000 UTCI feel like Nathan could be a little more understanding?? Like coming from Andrew’s POV he’s a virgin and he’s embarrassed about it, and he’s only pushing him away, not because he’s not ready, but because he wants to “practice” to make sure he’s adequate enough to please. Maybe some reassurance from fucking Nathan would help with that, but instead he just kind of blames Andrew?? Idk I’m having a hard time understanding where Nathan is coming from. I just feel like Andrew made his mistakes because he doesn’t understand communication in a relationship, I just think Nathan could be a bit more understanding of why andrew made his mistakes
Xqueses
2024-10-18 22:23:33 +0000 UTCThis chapter broke my heart so much 😭. Andrew and Nathan deserve each other! I pray they will make up and finally make their relationship official! Please make it happen!
Mackenzie Madden
2024-10-18 20:11:14 +0000 UTCWhy on earth would you try and have sex in the hotel room of the threesome guy after that conversation. Like... go home and think. Or decide if you want to be together and cuddle. Or anything else but have Andrew have sex for the first time like a performance after an emotionally devastating day.
Kobi
2024-10-18 14:39:31 +0000 UTCBut also Jui.... This was a fucking brilliant chapter and I wasn't planning on being exposed like this but HERE WE ARE and I'm ready for the ride. I get know why you said you love this arc so much!!!
Tiara Isom
2024-10-14 13:41:36 +0000 UTCThis right here. Everyone is looking at Nathan turning Andrew down after seeing man shaking in fear trying to get it up and they expect him to be like it's ok babe I totes get it vs....holy shit im a monster I have to be....bc that's the only reason he would keep trying to do this even if it means he hurts himself and after I told him it kills me too see him do that to himself bc I care so much about him. Someone has to be the bigger person and say I can't let you hurt yourself just to be with me and also I don't want to be the reason you feel you have to hurt yourself bc that just hurts me to. Also, if I'm being honest, no one told Andrew he had to fuck Nathan right then to "prove himself". Like talking is 10/10 away to prove you hear the other person and also a great foundation for building trust 😅🌚 But real talk, I low key thought for sure Andrew was gonna eat that ass since he practiced so much 🤣🤣 Especially since if he did, then the issue isn't about "sex" or in some people's minds "Nathan not getting sex". Bc at that end of the day Nathan wanting to sleep with Andrew and not being able to isn't the issue. They've already slept together and he was 10/10 satisfied.... Man left his underwear as a SOUVENIR. You don't do that if you aren't happy with the sexy times 🤣 I feel like what people keep minimalizing Nathan's needs to just wanting to bang which isn't true if you really look back at his actions and responses. These two have had sex...what they haven't had is Nathan being able to make Andrew feel good the way Andrew did to Nathan and Nathan has been left in the dark as to why he can't return the favor. Nathan wants to not just have sex with Andrew, he wants to be a participant in bringing Andrew pleasure when they are together (vs right now he basically just inadvertently causes Andrew fear and pain). The real issue imo is that Andrew doesn't know how to deal with the fact that he wants to meet Nathan's needs while also having to figure out how to work his way up to him also being able to get off in a way he's comfortable. If he could actually say that to Nathan in like a clear way Nathan would then be able to actually be an active participant and could be "patient" and more gentle with Andrew as they try and experiment with each other to see what works. if that situation had happened and THEN Nathan still got pissy I'd be agreeing with everyone in the comments that Nathan was a dick....butttttt that ain't what happened. Bc real talk if Andrew had said I really do like you and want to not only touch you but date you and I'm not being pressured into this BUT I need to work myself up to getting used to you or anyone touching "me" bc it's a whole new thing for me and I don't know what to expect or what will overwhelm me the situation could have gone entirely different. he could have asked Nathan if he could show him physically how much of a WILLING participant he was and then he could have gone down on Nathan and then once they were done Nathan would know he's not rejected and he could have had multiple options which could have included 1) helping Andrew out bc we know he'd get hard then seeing Nathan get off 2) if Andrew didn't want to be touched he could watch Andrew get off which we ALL know Nathan would find hot or 3) left it alone and just cuddled the dude till he calmed down. All options are things Nathan has already done or hinted he'd do but he's never given the chance because Andrew never lets him have the opportunity in the right situation (bc this WAS NOT IT LOL) to make a decision that would be beneficial to both of them and/or help put Andrew at ease.
Tiara Isom
2024-10-14 13:20:08 +0000 UTCI feel like this may conflict with others but I honestly think Nathan handled this as well as can be expected. Imagine going through everything leading to this last scene, you try and talk to your partner and explain to them that your biggest concern right now is lack of TRUST and their solution is let's bang right now after an insanely stressful and taxing situation (not even counting the build up at the gallery). Then not only are you tied up but your forced even more to have to see the person you care about so terrified out of their mind and trying so hard to "prove" they can do something even if it means hurting themselves. It reminds me of the bdsm community and if this were to happen there I feel like so many people would be saying they need to split bc regardless of the desire if a dom can't trust his sub to tell him when he really is at a breaking point then neither of them is going to be able to be safe. For me Nathan said it perfectly when he was like I can't just watch your emotions and figure out your issues, especially when Andrew does everything in his power to hide from Nathan. I get Nathan leaving because after seeing that ending scene & knowing that not even like 5 mins ago he told Andrew that something like this is the exact thing he didn't want and then Andrew DID IT ANYWAY if I were Nathan I would feel like the world's biggest monster who forced someone like Andrew to become so desperate that they would give up their own well being to try and be with me and that.... That is a lot for people who have been together for YEARS let alone the barely month(?) These two have been seeing each other. I think the other side to is the fact that Andrews solution to Nathan's biggest issues I.e. lack of trust is sex. No where did Nathan say in order for me to trust you we need to sleep together. He straight up said he gives two craps about his experience but rather then legitimately talk and maybe explain to Nathan why he did what he did vs just saying I really like you and I thought you liked experience guys which is not a good excuse and low key shifts the blame to Nathan when Nathan real talk has been nothing but honest, direct, and upfront with his needs, wants, and expectations. I'm glad Nathan left bc I can't imagine the trauma that could have occurred if they kept going (I've seen this first hand). I hope Andrew takes time to really figure out what he wants and how to be brave enough to say what he wants and draw a line without feeling the need to change himself or do something out if his comfort zone to make his partner happy. And while I want these two together I hope Nathan takes the time to heal enough that when Andrew comes back he'll be able to hear him with an open heart and be willing to try and learn to trust Andrew. But first Andrew gotta stop putting Nathan and this whole idea/concept of a relationship with Nathan on a pedestal 😭
Tiara Isom
2024-10-14 13:09:49 +0000 UTCI read your response & liked it. Especially your defense of Nathan. I feel his way of dealing with emotional hurt is to be a snapping turtle … to bite & then retreat into his shell … say some not so tactful statements & make a hasty exit. Not the healthiest way to deal with the situation but one that allows him to live another day. However, the anxiety & stress from the original incident will not be resolved & usually compound reactions when another incident occurs. This scene is not the first time we’ve seen Nathan show his spirit animal. We know this isn’t it for our guys. I am very interested in which one will reflect on their most recent interactions & adjust (or mature) their communication style. Andrew’s style is very much a puppy. He peed on the floor & rolls over to expose his tender belly, frantically willing to sacrifice himself if only to get forgiveness & not be turned away.
Shortpockets
2024-10-13 18:03:54 +0000 UTCHi, I wrote my take in a comment from the 2nd of October :)
Elanor Adler
2024-10-13 08:15:39 +0000 UTCHappy birthday.
EnlightenedSkye
2024-10-13 00:03:08 +0000 UTCTrying not to pressure you, we appreciate you and your talent! Just want to let you know you've created an addiction for us... and we try to be calm while we Jones for our fix... we all wait with baited breath!!
EnlightenedSkye
2024-10-13 00:02:25 +0000 UTCI’m quite interested in your take. The more perspectives one has on a situation, the more informed their understanding will be. Everyone brings their own personal experiences to the table which makes for a diverse study that we can’t help but learn from.
Shortpockets
2024-10-12 23:07:30 +0000 UTCJuiiii please!!! We need to know what happens 😭😭😭
Loiralice
2024-10-11 03:32:18 +0000 UTCOk I'm ready for the next chapter... please?
Anarkia
2024-10-10 14:39:23 +0000 UTCI chose the worst time to catch up on everything 😭 And one hour after my birthday started too.
DoodleePop
2024-10-09 06:07:02 +0000 UTCBasically , and to me thats unfair cause andrew told him what was up from the jump ( the ch where he first went into nathans apartment and they had talked , andrew said that he wanted something serious with nathan and he doesnt want it to be a 1 time thing…. Something along the lines)
Skylin’s Tv
2024-10-07 19:04:33 +0000 UTCNot been able to stop thinking about this since reading! 💔
Hollie Dorward
2024-10-07 17:47:45 +0000 UTCI'm going to stop reading the comments because I feel like I've read a completely different story than lots of people XD
Elanor Adler
2024-10-07 05:54:03 +0000 UTCI would say that the conflict was inevitible, but please don't turn into threesome again or anythings else will make the situation even worse. Both of them need the growth and just let these two solve the problems on their own.
Edwin
2024-10-04 05:30:01 +0000 UTCI thought the threesome was rock bottom… how the heck did it get even worse???
Charlie The Unicorn
2024-10-04 05:00:21 +0000 UTCWth??
Antionne p
2024-10-03 01:56:18 +0000 UTCThis shows that talking is not the same as communicating.
Shortpockets
2024-10-02 12:59:52 +0000 UTCJust because Nathan doesn't express his feelings so openly, it doesn't mean he's unfeeling. All I could see throughout the last episodes is Nathan's hurt expression, time and time again. Andrew is a lot more obvious about it so it seems easier for people to empathise with him. But Nathan has a different personality, which is perfectly valid, and is more experienced, which can potentially mean he's been hurt many more times before. He's learned to rationalise his feelings, but in my opinion THESE feelings are too big for him to do so. He's explained to Andrew how he feels and what he is uncomfortable with, and Andrew has just repeated the same behaviour. Andrew is listening to his words but not truly understanding what they mean, he lives too much in his head and his unrealistic expectations. He's seeing the Nathan he wants to see, not the Nathan that's there. Nathan has been building up all these conflicting feelings of liking Andrew and feeling rejected at the same time, and yet in spite of the hurt he was still giving him time, space, and trust. I don't think Nathan is just there for sex. In fact, while he was telling his friend many episodes ago that he likes Andrew but he really likes sex and didn't know if he could wait for him to be ready, all he's done is waiting, and waiting. And he's showed so much trust in Andrew that he hasn't even known the reason why he was waiting, yet he was still doing it. Nathan is the one who's been more honest of his likes and wants yet he's the one taking the crap when he walks away to protect himself. Part of me would have liked for this to end in a cuddle session, but honestly a bigger part would have found it unrealistic. Nathan is way too busy trying to deal with his own hurt to have to also guide Andrew through his own journey.
Elanor Adler
2024-10-02 06:50:06 +0000 UTCHoly balls that was painful
Katie Essian
2024-10-02 02:28:16 +0000 UTCAndrew is all emotions and feeling unsafe while Nathan is beyond emotions and feeling unseen. So many other things too, but the separation will be good and they will work it out in time. I love that both characters have issues and have hangups and feel human, I’m sad for them but am also rooting for them to heal and be better for each other.
Maisan
2024-10-01 20:17:07 +0000 UTC😭😭😭 this will be good for growth. This will be good for growth. This WILL be good for growth
MatchaLemonade
2024-10-01 16:12:00 +0000 UTCGosh, I'm so sad and irritated 😭 pooor Andrew, he's so stressed 🥺 I hope Nathan won't go to that guy at the bar now🤦
Rukiamara
2024-10-01 15:44:39 +0000 UTCI'm so happy you mentioned abt the bed🤣 that was literally what I thought
Nadia Coutinho
2024-10-01 15:25:24 +0000 UTCThe way you're able to showcase human nature through this story is unbelievable 👏🏾 this is such a complicated situation, and it's really no one's fault! Everything happened too fast for both of them, we have to admit their story had an odd begging, which may have worked for different people but these two lil beans just need more time
Nadia Coutinho
2024-10-01 15:24:01 +0000 UTCI appreciate your comment & I can totally see Nathan being emotionally closed off!
Ares
2024-10-01 11:08:01 +0000 UTCSo, Andrew is not ready for sex… and Nathan is not ready for a serious relationship. 🥺😭🤷🏽♀️
Rebeka Gyarmati
2024-10-01 05:28:43 +0000 UTCHeartbreaking but honestly? Needed. Andrew needs personal growth and Nathan needs some time to process everything that happened. It's a beautiful thing to love and be loved but it's a very sad one finding out someone you love has been completely erasing themselves to please you. As much as it hurts that was truly the only thing to do. As always: beautiful story still and I love the way you write them as characters ❤️
Celia
2024-10-01 05:13:28 +0000 UTCI was going to be like noooo. But I get it. Andrew seriously needs to sort out his thoughts and feelings properly and not make decisions in the heat of the moment. They both need to sit down with each other and discuss wants, needs, expectations and what kind of relationship they want with each other. I do have to say that Nathan could’ve handled it better. At least tell Andrew that he needs to gather himself and they’ll talk about it later, instead of leaving like that. Unless Nathan just wants sex from him, okay sure just leave. But if he wants a relationship, mannnn. You done traumatized the guy. I get the frustration, but it’s his first time. As the one with more experience, guide him damn 😭 And if it’s not your preference to guide, say it first instead of letting him get that far. Ahhhh. But we’ll see how both our bbies grow later on 🥹
Raevine
2024-10-01 04:14:42 +0000 UTC😭😭😭😭
Dawn Stockhausen
2024-10-01 03:55:15 +0000 UTCNoooooo Nathan like I get it but noooooo! I hope they get thru this I hope Nathan sticks around to help Andrew thru this and that Andrew doesn’t give up.
Valerie Martinez
2024-10-01 03:21:36 +0000 UTCI agree with you more or less, but I really think Nathan is being petty. He got rejected and pushed away, and now he feels ashamed and got cold. Too cold. On the emotional level he doesn’t know what to do with Andrew. And don’t get me wrong please, Andrews ways get on my nerves more, but in this case I think Nathan should’ve been more mature, or at least a bit more gentle/patient. He acts like he doesn’t even like Andrew. Which is also a lie on his part. But this is of course just my opinion.
Rebeka Gyarmati
2024-10-01 03:18:40 +0000 UTCI think they’re both immature, just differently. Nathan with his emotions, Andrew with experience. I don’t think the lie was the issue, it was that Nathan felt rejected, since for him, intimacy is sex. Rejection made him cold. So I disagree on that one. But you’re right, none of them are bad. They just trigger everyone differently. 😄
Rebeka Gyarmati
2024-10-01 02:59:50 +0000 UTCAgree completely! I’ve been thinking this since the last update but couldn’t put it into words.
Hector G.
2024-10-01 02:52:36 +0000 UTCI feel like everyone is trying to make one of them the bad guy, but I understand both of them. I feel like the main issue with Nathan and Andrew right now are their maturity levels. Andrew is inexperienced and is just trying to do what he THINKS he should, but in the process lied to Nathan. And Nathan is in a position in his life where he values honesty and knows his needs in a relationship, which is sex. I feel like Nathan would have been much less distant at this moment if Andrew had been honest, him lying and pushing Nathan away is what hurt him more than the lack of intimacy. But Nathan also doesn’t seem to really have the patience to deal with someone who’s at a different point in their life. It’s sucks but both of their reactions are real and valid and making one seem more like the antagonist is just unrealistic and disrespectful to how developed these characters are
Muscledaddy69
2024-10-01 02:44:51 +0000 UTC😎😜🤣🤣🤣🤣
EnlightenedSkye
2024-10-01 01:15:50 +0000 UTC😭 I understand I just hate to see them both so hurt
Olivia
2024-10-01 00:30:49 +0000 UTCOmg I totally forgot they were still in that guy’s hotel room 😳
Boop
2024-10-01 00:10:25 +0000 UTCI just had the same thoughts!!
Rebeka Gyarmati
2024-09-30 23:49:10 +0000 UTCI totally understand both of them, maybe that’s why I’m so conflicted. Andrew is just not there. He’s trying so hard to prove himself - Nathan did it right not wanting to have sex with him now. That said, if you like someone, you have way more patience and understanding. Nathan is not in touch with his emotions. He doesn’t not know what to do with Andrews pureness and inexperience. For him, sex is intimacy. I get it, I’m the same, but at the same time him talking all highty and mighty is just not right - he didn’t really put any effort in this in my opinion. He got disappointed, angry, and he is also really anxious. He is right, you cannot depend your self confidence on others - but Nathan also has to give a safe place to Andrew to grow. They both need to grow. LIKE A LOT. Thank you Jui. Altough you constantly make me sooo angry and sad - bringing out emotions like these is a true talent. ❤️😄☺️
Rebeka Gyarmati
2024-09-30 23:47:39 +0000 UTC💯
Dewsler
2024-09-30 23:15:03 +0000 UTCYou know what they say. Gotta laugh or you’ll cry. 🥲
street witch
2024-09-30 23:12:49 +0000 UTCIt's a sad/awkward situation but this made me laugh 🤣
Dewsler
2024-09-30 22:57:32 +0000 UTCI feel so bad for Andrew! But, why is Nathan so cold and tough towards him?? What a mess they are in. It is dilemma to be honest or not about one’s sex experience. Not everyone is same as Nathan. Andrew is very sensitive about it. Can’t Nathan try to understand him? I just hope they will make up somehow the sooner, the better.
Robert
2024-09-30 22:44:56 +0000 UTCYou couldn’t pay that thing to go limp for the past hundred chapters. 😐
street witch
2024-09-30 22:35:41 +0000 UTCI FUCKING HATE NATHAN BYE
Clo
2024-09-30 22:21:15 +0000 UTCI didn't finish cause as soon as I saw Nathan watching him stroke I already knew 😭😭😭😭 plssssss Andrew babyyy
Nish
2024-09-30 22:02:01 +0000 UTCI dislike Nathan more and more every new chapter. Which sucks because I liked this couple so much. All he did now with this is prove to Andrew he was right to keep being a virgin a secret. Even if they somehow make this work in the future, Andrew knows Nathan might leave if unsatisfied....which is just....ugh. Now he can go have his sex with that other dude downstairs ig. Whatever man.
catdog
2024-09-30 21:58:33 +0000 UTCSigning off!!! 😭😭
Shakara
2024-09-30 21:53:54 +0000 UTCYeahhhhhh they need to be away from each other and marinate in their own thoughts for a bit. Maybe even seek out their friends for support. Cleo seems really chill and a good listener
Boop
2024-09-30 21:04:53 +0000 UTCFirst off... were they gonna do it in THE OTHER DUDE'S bed while he was downstairs waiting to come up?!?! Omg that's great! But beside that.. did andrew not think that would not play into his already fragile state? Everything about this hurts. And Nathan just chaulking it up to him not being ready for him is an asshole move.. poor kid is a bundle of nerves after the past weeks, especially the past day. Who WOULDNT be a mess from that! So sad.
EnlightenedSkye
2024-09-30 20:57:46 +0000 UTCThank you for the beautiful work ❤️
Em BK
2024-09-30 20:53:46 +0000 UTCI need a rage room after this one or something
Ang
2024-09-30 20:35:47 +0000 UTCI genuinely feel like Nathan was embarrassed when he got “rejected” and hasn’t gotten over it and doesn’t know how to put it into words without feeling pathetic and so instead this is how he’s rationalized his feelings and now that Andrew has come clean he’s using Andrew’s truth against him to further rationalize his way from his own feelings. If i’m being completely honest, what i’m saying is Nathan is a poopy cry baby who isn’t in touch with his emotions.
Eggncheesecroissant
2024-09-30 20:03:24 +0000 UTCEXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING / trying to say!!
Skylin’s Tv
2024-09-30 19:54:58 +0000 UTCNooooo my heart 😭😭😭 my bois 🥺 I hope they recover quickly and come back together cause my heart hurts 😞
VioletDash
2024-09-30 19:53:51 +0000 UTCAs much as I hate this, it needed to happen. We don’t need resentment to set in any further. Just take a breather, babes…collect yourselves, come back better, and learn how to communicate! ❤️
Jessica Marie
2024-09-30 19:37:08 +0000 UTCHonestly Nathan is so freaking lame for this. This is exactly why Andrew didn’t say anything. Wow. I was thinking he was paranoid for all the secrecy and training but turns out that he was totally valid for all of it. Because why did they need to do this, why did it have to be about sex. Show him that you value him beyond sex and that he never needed to keep his virginity a secret to begin with. Help him to feel safe with you so he can open up. He came clean about EVERYTHING. Otherwise, if you really don’t like him, tell him that now. Obviously i don’t want him to say that because then my favorite story would be over and i would have nothing to look forward to, but that’s how i would treat someone and would want to be treated. I really couldn’t handle this i’d be traumatized, never date again. It’s over for me.
Eggncheesecroissant
2024-09-30 19:22:43 +0000 UTCSo glad Jui did not just give us the plane. Getting off the flight and following them through their relationship has been such a journey, and I'm so excited now that they've finally put everything out in the open to build up from. Thank you Jui, for taking us beyond the flight that got us here in the first place!!!
Gab✌🏼
2024-09-30 19:06:51 +0000 UTCAlso I don’t like how everyone is immediately thinking Nathan has always been about sex sex sex. Nathan has made it clear that he knows what he wants, yes, however he also has so much care for Andrew too. Immediately jumping on Nathan for “not wanting to cuddle” after just explaining to Andrew that him putting Nathan on a pedestal makes him uncomfortable AND shows that Nathan was right about Andrew not being ready! I do think Nathan could have been more understanding but imagine being lied to for months and the person you want to be with is still doing what you told them not to. Like…cmon
Ares
2024-09-30 18:28:19 +0000 UTCAs rosy eyed as many of us fans’ interpretations have been, this was the most logical result. Doing something so intimate under pressure, without trust, and kinda forced through desperation is no way to go through your first time. That said, I’m glad both parties were finally fully honest with each other and didn’t end the encounter in abject fury and anger. The bridge isn’t burnt, it’s barely been built, and now they can built it together if they give each other a chance. Thank you for a great chapter Jui. Hope all is well with you 😊
Wezzleh
2024-09-30 18:25:11 +0000 UTCThis….. This was perfect. I felt my eyes stinging because I could feel myself wanting to cry. I also loved how you didn’t show them being naked; it made the emotion from this situation hurt even worse. I felt so much for Andrew—wanting to prove yourself and perform but also being betrayed by your body because you’re not mentally there. And Nathan…man, it must be so disappointing to know that you JUST told your partner how he’s only doing things to prove himself you only for him to do it AGAIN. Sigh. So heartbroken.
Ares
2024-09-30 18:25:00 +0000 UTC｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)°｡
Nini
2024-09-30 18:20:07 +0000 UTCDAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYMMMNNNNN
Fattwaffles
2024-09-30 17:12:39 +0000 UTCAnd what if I killed myself in front of you?
Tice Spire
2024-09-30 17:08:36 +0000 UTCLike Jui said, we can only go up from here. As awful as things ended up it was definitely needed to show just how human these two are. I can’t wait for the redemption arc☺️
Himitsu
2024-09-30 16:57:03 +0000 UTCI honestly love how flawed these characters are. It’s not often you get to read a truly good story with characters that only have good intentions but still screw everything up without all the comedic hijinks. I love that this story has truly made me feel things. I will say tho, even tho I love my sweetheart Andrew, Nathan is my favorite character. He always has me curious how much more there is to him beneath the surface. I never know what he’s gonna say or do next. And I can’t wait until Andrew and us readers can truly understand him and his motives. That artist guy can go kick rocks tho. He sucks 😤😡
Ash
2024-09-30 16:43:20 +0000 UTC😭
Moontrash
2024-09-30 16:42:47 +0000 UTCPoor Andrew... this is not fair. :(((((
PorkBelly
2024-09-30 16:36:03 +0000 UTCWasn’t expecting my heart to be shattered on a Monday, but here we are. 😭😭
WaxingMoon
2024-09-30 16:22:39 +0000 UTCThinking about how this relates to their future- I can see Andrew always feeling worried that he needs to satisfy Nathan. He will always have that little voice in his head saying, "he will leave." It's hard to retrain your thinking about someone.
Z
2024-09-30 16:19:52 +0000 UTC😭 I’m so sad! Thank you Jui for all your hard work! Can’t wait to read more of the story you have envisioned for Nathan & Andrew!
Jo
2024-09-30 16:15:05 +0000 UTCThis chapter hurt but it had to be done though. I do agree with a lot with what KiKi said. On one hand, Andrew's lack of experience and confidence, along with the lie, put Nathan on edge. Trust goes two ways. On the other hand, now that Nathan knows the truth, he really should have been more patient & if he really cared about him, then they could have compromised by leaving the guy's hotel room and have some quality cuddling time or just quality time in general. Nathan does seem to really care for Andrew but here, it just seems that Nathan's here for the sex. The threesome would have never worked out. Andrew wants (and deserves) more than that. Nathan's goodbye sounded so final. Even a "good bye for now and when you're ready to really try to make us work, let me know" kind of thing would have softened the blow. Now the poor cinnamon roll may spiral out badly from this (or not - just my speculation and I hope I'm wrong). I trust in Jui-sama so if Jui says it'll only be uphill from here then I'll trust the process. (But OMG my heart! :( ) I wanna give Andrew a hug and a stern talkin'-to to Nathan before hugging him too. He doesn't want to pressure Andrew into anything that he doesn't want to do and he feels bad that Andrew had to lie to him about this. So I get it but gosh, that was brutal. Space is definitely what they need now and they can start over fresh. <3
Meela R.
2024-09-30 16:12:48 +0000 UTCThis was a hard one to read, but I am optimistic about their future together as this is all part of their growth and journey as a couple. Hoping for the best for these two and maybe if they take a step back, they'll realize how much they miss eachother and want to put through the effort to make it work. (Mainly referring to Nathan. I think him walking away is more of a defense mechanism. I do think he'll come to his senses after some time to think)
Dewsler
2024-09-30 16:07:41 +0000 UTCOh... shit... wow... nah I'm pissed off
Anarkia
2024-09-30 16:07:03 +0000 UTCNoooo 😭😭😭😭. I can’t believe it. I have to take a break from this story… I hope everything is solved to the end of the year 💔💔💔💔💔
Tryagain
2024-09-30 16:04:33 +0000 UTCI agree !!
Skylin’s Tv
2024-09-30 16:02:25 +0000 UTCIma need a andrew revenge arc Respectfully but um I really hope Nathan doesnt go smash that man after this ch Cause that would be real foul on his part. Im sorry.
Skylin’s Tv
2024-09-30 16:01:10 +0000 UTCMy thing is If he ( nathan )cares so much about andrew like he claims Why couldn’t he just cuddle with him?? Or end the whole night by understanding him but saying u need time Why jump immediately to sex to show that the other person likes u after what he confessed to u ?? Why put pressure on him ??? THERES SO MANY WAYS THIS SITUATION COULD’VE BEEN HANDLED The way he’s(nathan) acting you would’ve thought he put in sooo much effort into the relationship when he hasn’t put in barely anything. I feel like i would’ve been able to relate/understand more where Nathan was coming from if he had put effort into the relationship But he hasn’t done that at all. Its always been sex sex sex… Im still on the part where he had left Andrew in the restaurant for so longg on valentine day ( i know call me petty lmao)but it’s like little thingz like that. I feel like if nathan REALLY cared about andrew like he said, He wouldve been more understanding and wouldn’t had pushed him especially when he saw how he (andrew) reacted…
Skylin’s Tv
2024-09-30 15:59:42 +0000 UTC😭😭😭
Princess
2024-09-30 15:54:25 +0000 UTCI understand that Andrew wasn’t completely honest since he was afraid to lose Nathan but what Nathan did was just cruel 🥲 Literally telling the poor guy he was going to have sex with someone else. God honesty is really Key, Andrew hides behind anxiety and Nathan seems to hid behind anger. At the end of the day I feel as they are both right and wrong. I suppose all comes down to perspective and who you have a bigger heart for at the end of the day 😎💕
J.C. Madden
2024-09-30 15:47:49 +0000 UTCNo, I don’t like this. Communication! Pls
Michelle Watson
2024-09-30 15:46:42 +0000 UTCLiterally me! Now I’m so upset while going into work 🥹
J.C. Madden
2024-09-30 15:44:10 +0000 UTCLike I can't imagine ever treating a decent partner or ex that way
cha0ticneutral
2024-09-30 15:42:32 +0000 UTCBruh the way my heart hurts isn’t even funny. Great job Jui! You do such an amazing job of conveying the panic and emotion 💕 ( a little too well bc I’m crying at my desk at work)
Samaruo
2024-09-30 15:39:17 +0000 UTCAhhh!! Andrew is just super nervous so of course he can’t get in the mood but he’s freaking out and Nathan is shutting down 😭😭 my babies just need a little timeeee 🩵
Victoria
2024-09-30 15:37:11 +0000 UTCThis exactly! Nathan’s behavior is sooo gross. Breaking up then immediately leaving to have sex with someone else is DIABOLICAL. His words sound mature but his behavior isn’t. I hope that Andrew learns his true worth and realizes that the way Nathan has treated him in this arc is not okay. I feel they can only move forward together if they’re on equal footing.
Jazmin
2024-09-30 15:35:35 +0000 UTCSo disappointed in Nathan. He has only shown himself to be interested in the physical. This was a perfect opportunity to just cuddle instead, even if too raw to talk. Nathan could have reassured him that they can take more time and get to know each other better and just enjoy the each other's company. I know they end up in a better place eventually, but I really hope the path includes someone pointing out Nathan's selfishness and telling Nathan to get bent.
Penny McClure
2024-09-30 15:32:15 +0000 UTCFor real, like I get that sex is important to Nathan but to be like "Wow you didn't want to fuck me right when we started dating? Unforgivable. Not worth it. Literally going to take someone else home right in front of you." is so malicious and cold.
cha0ticneutral
2024-09-30 15:30:48 +0000 UTCMy heart is sooo broken for both of them. 💔❤️🩹
Charliie Kreitzer
2024-09-30 15:29:53 +0000 UTCI am actually so glad this arch ended! Can’t wait for the next chapter
Sussy Nunez
2024-09-30 15:29:32 +0000 UTCFinal thoughts i do get this chapter fo the drama and plot tools, but let's not validate Nathan's action here. Yes, we could say that his harsh words will finally be a stepping stone for andrew to finally be more honest and open, but that does not take away that, the way is acting is leaning towards selfishness, as he only thinks about himself--he thinks that the only way for andrew to truly like him was to have sex with him; which could be the result of our toxic dating culture. He is not giving an inch of space, even after andrew confessed to him, only giving him an ultimatum, either you can do it or we are not meant to be. And for me that's is wrong so I hope he apologizes tbh.
calisto nguyen
2024-09-30 15:29:18 +0000 UTCYou always put everything I'm feeling into words, chapters after chapters. Thank you ❤️
Charliie Kreitzer
2024-09-30 15:28:56 +0000 UTCThey need to start from scratch again
ramoth
2024-09-30 15:28:26 +0000 UTCJui, you are killing me! Really😩 I am at the office but I want to cry so bad 🥹
Sussy Nunez
2024-09-30 15:28:07 +0000 UTCWell, while that was a complete disaster, I’m so glad that Andrew finally came clean about everything & they finally talked. I’m also very glad that Nathan set his boundaries, and was able to walk away. Now I’m patiently awaiting the uphill.
GMRKitty
2024-09-30 15:27:28 +0000 UTCAaaah my babies 😭😭😭
Yuzurin
2024-09-30 15:27:00 +0000 UTCI completely agree! Andrew put a lot of expectations and pressure on himself, and over time those began to show and cause him inner turmoil, which confused Nathan when he would try to push things further. There was a disconnect up until Andrew finally told the truth. At that point, it just didn’t make sense for them to do anything further.
Ash
2024-09-30 15:26:59 +0000 UTCI just hope Nathan doesn’t sleep with that other guy
_jlau
2024-09-30 15:26:11 +0000 UTCI agree, as much as it is hurting all of us they definitely need to part ways right now and reflect
_jlau
2024-09-30 15:25:44 +0000 UTCHaving this will make the uphill so rewarding. Thank you Jui, I really am looking forward to more even if my heart has to break to get there. 🖤🖤
Aleesha
2024-09-30 15:24:48 +0000 UTCShouldn’t have read before work 🥺 now my stomach is in knots. I know Andrew needs to grow more comfortable with himself but Nathan also needs to understand walking out and not reassuring him he doesn’t need to rush it also isn’t helping. I feel like both of them need to grow more so we can have the end game we know will happen. Sometimes the growth is what we need for something beautiful to happen. I just hope Nathan grows patience and Andrew grows confidence. Both characters clearly love each other but are not on the same wavelength which is the issue
Morgana Prezioso
2024-09-30 15:24:14 +0000 UTCOoh your words were the first warning. And the red hue on the panels was the second... It really was hard to read. The whole time I felt quite uncomfortable because everything just didn't feel right. I know how we got here but it felt so wrong and forced. Neither of them looks happy or relaxed or like they are enjoying it even a little bit. Nathan looks uncomfortable and Andrew just looks like he is an absolute nervous wreck and about to cry, especially when it won't work (which is probably caused by the whole situation). Am overall his expressions and emotions change so quickly this time, fear, desperation, anger.... The whole palette. And his neck vein almost popping because he is so focused and strained. But what really got me was his teary, pouty face close to the end. Oh that hurt again. But also Nathan's expressions which seem to be cold at first glance, but also have the underlying hint of desperation, sadness, maybe a bit of disappointment. There are sooo many emotions around this time Aaah! And the way you managed to capute and show all of them and the whole situation and all by mainly focusing on that is amazing!! Kinda want even more of their inner works and all for that whole thing. I know this chapter hurts, but I know that's what it is supposed to do. It is there to show probably their lowest point at this storypoint. And also as you said it can only get uphill from here on, right? And I really want to hear your thoughts about it! Thank you Jui and your Team for your work on this chapter 💜🙏🏻
Kiki
2024-09-30 15:23:28 +0000 UTCTrue Natahn should be the one groveling tbh. Like andrew is literally the whole package, i mean i get this arc for the dramatics of it all, but the way I want this to end is nathan apologizing 😭
calisto nguyen
2024-09-30 15:23:15 +0000 UTCYESSSS 👏🏼👏🏼 I absolutely agree! This is completely unfair to Andrew. He needs to be patient and gentler with him
_jlau
2024-09-30 15:22:49 +0000 UTC😢 I’m sad, but also somewhat happy nothing happened. I would’ve been shocked if Andrew really was ready to go, considering the circumstances and situation. And while I know others may not think so, Nathan’s actions here were meaningful. Yes, it seems cold and mean, but he’s trying to help Andrew see and understand that just trying to make Nathan happy isn’t the only thing that matters. Andrew has to be fully ready as well; mentally physically and emotionally. It can’t be one-sided. They have to trust each other. I’m looking forward to the uphill! I think it’s going to be magical.
Ash
2024-09-30 15:22:36 +0000 UTCAlso the first time won't be in another dudes hotel room. 🤢
ramoth
2024-09-30 15:21:20 +0000 UTCNahhh this is Nathan's issue, this is not on andrew at all. Like the way Nathan is acting up is the epitome of gay/modern dating nowadays where it's all about sex. I mean sure Andrew "lied", but Nathan is literally putting so much pressure on Andrew for the validation that he'll get when they finally get to have sex. And it's not giving cute on Nathan's part.
calisto nguyen
2024-09-30 15:21:16 +0000 UTCAs much as I hate how this ended, it's probably for the best. Nathan was right. Andrew wasn't ready, he was just terrified of losing nathan. I highly doubt he'll do anything with the other guy now. If he even planned on it in the first place. But now they can take their time and have space to truly talk and fix their relationship, for when andrew is ready and nathan doesn't feel like he's coercing andrew
ramoth
2024-09-30 15:20:29 +0000 UTCWhat?! Are you f kidding me? 😭😭😭😭
Mariel Castro
2024-09-30 15:20:25 +0000 UTCAs much as it hurts, maybe it’s good for them to part ways and reflect. I feel like Nathan was way too harsh with Andrew though 😞
_jlau
2024-09-30 15:19:25 +0000 UTCWow. Brutal. 🙁
Jay Crow
2024-09-30 15:19:02 +0000 UTCI'm going to hate this 😭
Gah
2024-09-30 15:18:30 +0000 UTCMy poor little heart 💔
Carla Sanchez
2024-09-30 15:17:57 +0000 UTCSame here-- like this being their first time would set a horrible tone for the rest of the relationship, and it already kinda has
cha0ticneutral
2024-09-30 15:17:36 +0000 UTCMy heart hurts. They were supposed to be happy together.
Kat V
2024-09-30 15:16:46 +0000 UTCgah 😭💔
Maddi Willis
2024-09-30 15:16:42 +0000 UTCAndrew put too much pressure on himself... the devastated expression is heartbreaking. Nathan is cold to ensure lines aren't crossed that aren't meant to be.
Love
2024-09-30 15:16:30 +0000 UTCThe way my heart literally dropped into my stomach….oh this makes me so sad. I hate that Nathan won’t have any patience with Andrew.
_jlau
2024-09-30 15:16:26 +0000 UTC…just waiting for the uphill… 🥲🥲
MatchaTC
2024-09-30 15:16:17 +0000 UTCNoooooooooo
Havyn
2024-09-30 15:14:04 +0000 UTCI’m excited for the uphill…. But I don’t know how I feel about Andrew possibly groveling when it isn’t completely his fault 🥹 The time and place was just not it so I just can’t seem to blame him, I love him to much 🥲
J.C. Madden
2024-09-30 15:14:03 +0000 UTC🥺😭💔😭
Girl Soma
2024-09-30 15:12:58 +0000 UTCNooo! Nooooooo!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭
sekacecir
2024-09-30 15:12:06 +0000 UTCOmg
Zoe Barnard
2024-09-30 15:10:47 +0000 UTCwell this is making me sad
Morgan
2024-09-30 15:10:32 +0000 UTCI’m actually crying
Cherry Blossom
2024-09-30 15:10:29 +0000 UTCNOOOOOOOO! Oh god my heart….
Ngan thach
2024-09-30 15:09:57 +0000 UTC😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Hydrasteeth
2024-09-30 15:09:54 +0000 UTCAhhhhhh the angst
Jasmin Emily
2024-09-30 15:09:44 +0000 UTC
