4th Aug 2014, 7:47 AM
in Ch. 22: Valentine's Night
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Jocelyn
4th Aug 2014, 7:47 AM
Yes, one last bit of MarNel before moving back to Rain. The next update WILL feature Rain again at last. Sorry again for the wait, but thank you for your patience. So we're gonna stop hassling me, right? ^_^
Still, before that let's talk about what's going on above. Poor Chanel is an incredibly insecure person, but are her fears justified? Do you think Maria's words put her mind at ease? Can Maria even promise something like this given all the instability in her home life right now? After all of the above, how healthy would you say this relationship is right now?
©2004-2014
Rain, all characters and all other aspects of the story are copyright material belonging to me.
And don't forget, Rain - Volume 1 and 2 are available at Lulu!
Still, before that let's talk about what's going on above. Poor Chanel is an incredibly insecure person, but are her fears justified? Do you think Maria's words put her mind at ease? Can Maria even promise something like this given all the instability in her home life right now? After all of the above, how healthy would you say this relationship is right now?
©2004-2014
Rain, all characters and all other aspects of the story are copyright material belonging to me.
And don't forget, Rain - Volume 1 and 2 are available at Lulu!
User comments:
And, pretty healthy too, in my opinion. Focusing on your own flaws is better than focusing on those of your partner, and a medium amount of self-reflection is generally good in any situation. Plus, they're communicating, rather than keeping this stuff bottled up.
In short, this relationship seems good to last. And I swear, if anything happens to either of these two, I will... keep reading, because it'll make interesting drama. But I won't be happy about it!
Well, it is Maria's birthday, so actually they'd be 18 and 14 now (I don't know if I've ever shared this here, but Chanel's birthday isn't until July [birthdates will be included on a future cast page update]).
I'm actually kinda surprised I don't see more objection than I do (I'm glad I don't, but I am surprised), but I remember stuff like this happening in high school. Plus, it's the same age gap between my wife and I, so it doesn't bother me. ^_^
I think that the most likely threat is that they will simply grow apart. Four years is a lot bigger of a difference at that age.
... except I was also like Chanel, until relatively recently. It's a long process to be free of that tendency to self-deprecate much more than is socially appropriate or psychologically healthy.
Of course, many people in Maria's life situation would see college as an excuse to get faaaaaaaaar away from home. Especially if parents are still paying for college; easier to hide one's unapproved social life a good plane ride away.
There are no other words for it.
"My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die."?
As in I needed a Spanish surname. But I don't deny that Inigo Montoya probably inspired it. XD
Has Chanel ever told Maria she loves her? She damned well should say it now.
Hello! My name is Chanel Montoya, you kidnapped my girlfriend. Prepare to die!
I think there's room for the other kind of story, where the allo character isn't great about the ace character's needs, but it's definitely a breath of fresh air to see this kind of story for once.
They're so sweet together. I love them so much and I really hope it's meant to be.
The one concern I do have is that they are still high schoolers. A lot can change emotionally, and just because they happen to both be gay doesn't mean they're automatically perfect for each other. But.
While we haven't gotten to see a lot of them actually getting to know each other, it seems by the way you've written them that they genuinely care for each other a lot. And I really, really hope that's indicative of a truly strong and healthy relationship that can last. Because I'm a sap like that, and these two are just. TOO. CUTE together.
I know Maria still has past crushes on the brain. I know 'Nel still has her insecurities. But I'm a firm believer that strong partners can work through those things together. And I really love to see healthy relationships portrayed in stories like this. So, here's hoping~💕