OKAY. HOL UP. LEMME COOK.

Wayne September 7, 2023 3:33 pm

First of all, how dare they be this way?

Second of all, what is this audacity?

Thirdly, I am a TJ simp so what I say might be biased but — who the fuck cares.

OKAY.

No, I don't like Jo. People complain about TJ being obsessive and then there's this guy. Had sex with Ian one time and began obsessing over him. Proclaimed them just friends and continued to be obsessed. Told himself it wasn't healthy — continued to be unhealthy. The difference between TJ and Jo is simple, TJ is a criminal and Jo isn't. Alas, both of them are equally obsessed and that's the TEA.

Now I move on to Ian. Which kinda threw me on a loop at some point. I like him. But I think he's playing games and hurting people in the process. First, he toys with TJ. Says that he's selfish and stuff. Then, he does something unexpected and pushes TJ away. Okay. Fine. BUT THEN, he acts all wounded when TJ abandons him and scratch record a few more panels and he's getting fucked by Jo. Like. Uhm. What are your FEELINGS, my boy?! And don't get it wrong, I also think he toys with Jo's emotions. Giving and taking. Like a person playing tug-of-war with a dog.

And TJ can do nothing wrong. Really.

KIDDING.
Okay. He's clearly fucked up. I cannot deny it. Shady past, instead of getting better, he got worst. Yes, he's a criminal but I cannot stop thinking about the whole "do you know how many shit I've put up with?" And the "As long as you're here, nothing will happen to Ian" parts. The first, he said himself. The second, his underling did. Which brings me to the next questions : what is his purpose? Is it to protect Ian? What drives him?

( and, honestly, I'm hollering — Jason was the one that told him that love would turn everything he's built to ashes and so, as I understand, he began to distance himself. And now, look at him, asking Jason to wake up and tell him differently. I mean, I'm not excusing him, but it's clear he let himself be influenced from a VERY young age and now he's reaping what he sown )

ALAS, I don't understand how people can say TJ and Ian don't have chemistry.

They clearly have a past together. A past not only full of happiness, not at all actually, but shared trauma. Call it TJ's obsession ( Ian's leg wound ), call it Ian's necessity to be there for TJ — they are so attached at the hip that if one of them is nearby, the othet forgets the rest of the world and focuses solely on the other.

Even the sex between them is different than other's.
The way they grip at each other, how they react and what they say. To end with the marks TJ was no longer hesitant to put on Ian.

AM I READING TOO MUCH INTO THIS?! Maybe.

But. I like it.

I like their chemistry. And while I do think it's an unhealthy relationship, I like it ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ with how they are, what they have done, how they are — I expected nothing else.

Jo? I have my doubts. I don't like him. But. I'm eager to see where the story goes with him. I haven't forgotten that gun he took back from his homeplace and I do think it's not the last we see of that gun. So. I'm guessing Jo vs. TJ at some point?

I dunno, I dunno.

I'm too invested now. And I'm all here for TJ. Sorry. Not sorry.

Responses
    tatiisok September 10, 2023 11:50 am

    I’m confused on this logic? You said you like TJ and not Jo. Yet TJ is same one who’s trying to put Ian in life he DOESN’T want. And at least Jo know he may be obsessed and is making attempts to control it. Nobody cares who you root for but that makes no sense how you talk about one, but the other you favor so much is the same thing with extra baggage.

    Wayne September 10, 2023 7:07 pm
    I’m confused on this logic? You said you like TJ and not Jo. Yet TJ is same one who’s trying to put Ian in life he DOESN’T want. And at least Jo know he may be obsessed and is making attempts to control i... tatiisok

    And I'm confused on your logic. Same cake, different slice ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

    If you read my post correctly, the only way I compared them was on their obsession. That's it. That's that.

    I don't think TJ and Jo are similar in more than that.

    I did say that TJ/Ian were unhealthy ... or did you also skip that part?

    I dunno what point you're trying to make here. Are you here to chastise me for the character I like and the one I don't? Damn , don't I feel special ♡

    tatiisok September 10, 2023 9:57 pm
    And I'm confused on your logic. Same cake, different slice ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭If you read my post correctly, the only way I compared them was on their obsession. That's it. That's that.I don't think TJ and Jo ar... Wayne

    And you clearly can’t comprehend mines. I said IDC who you root for. But you’re argument sounds hypocritical and plain stupid.

    Wayne September 11, 2023 1:31 am
    And you clearly can’t comprehend mines. I said IDC who you root for. But you’re argument sounds hypocritical and plain stupid. tatiisok

    And now you are shooting wanna-be insults at me. Damn. I'm so wounded. Whatever will I do now that a complete stranger has called me an idiot?

    Oh, no. Wait. I will read better.

    Oh, yes.

    You called my ARGUMENT hypocritical and stupid. My bad. I should have read better before feeling so offended.

    ( a word of advice : you should do the same thing too ... read before writing ♡ )

    Wayne September 11, 2023 1:33 am
    And now you are shooting wanna-be insults at me. Damn. I'm so wounded. Whatever will I do now that a complete stranger has called me an idiot? Oh, no. Wait. I will read better.Oh, yes.You called my ARGUMENT hyp... Wayne

    And just as a forewarning : I am not replying to you anymore. I just answered you to raise your blood pressure and have fun. The moment you are willing to talk about the plot and characters without being so childish, lemme know ♡

    Be_Th September 13, 2023 1:31 am

    I also found the whole story interesting, recently everything new (ongoing kind of new) I found was a wannabe tragedy, shit plot but they'll fall in "love", and a whole "extremely completed plot" which in reality just useless info stretching the chapters.

    So I'm also really interested in what will happen next. I feel that I trust the author to take it any direction, TJ, Jo or maybe someone else.
    You gave me a slightly different perspective on TJ,(more likable, ig)(or was it hearing my thoughts from another person, who liked TJs candidature more).
    Anyway, can't wait for season two

    Thank you

    tatiisok September 13, 2023 1:52 am
    And just as a forewarning : I am not replying to you anymore. I just answered you to raise your blood pressure and have fun. The moment you are willing to talk about the plot and characters without being so chi... Wayne

    Lol girl shut up, whole bunch of nothing

    Wayne September 13, 2023 4:11 am
    I also found the whole story interesting, recently everything new (ongoing kind of new) I found was a wannabe tragedy, shit plot but they'll fall in "love", and a whole "extremely completed plot" which in reali... Be_Th

    yUP! And, I mean, there's nothing wrong with following a trope that's successful, but when we get different stories, like this one, some people don't like it for that exact same reason. I guess it's just a matter of perspective!

    And this story falls in that spectrum. At this point, we really don't know where it's going and I think that's part of its charm. So, agree with ya!

    ( I also believe the author has a lot of doors to choose from, so let's cross our fingers and do our bets because I don't see an easy future ahead lol )

    Pleased to read I could give you a different opinion on TJ, but let's see if this boy helps me build a case for him in the future lol ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

    Norn September 23, 2023 3:13 am

    TJ doesn't want to protect Ian. He just wants to possess him and drag him into the mud so he can never have a happy clean life if it means he can't be part of it. He literally orchestrated it so Ian would go to jail and be traumatized.

    Ian is also a manipulative and flighty asshole who is keeping TJ and Jo on a leash without cutting any of them loose.

    Now, TJ is hot as hell and his physical chemistry with Ian is electric. Definitely can't deny that. But I think it would be more of a 'yaoi cliche' to allow TJ to get off scott free. Yawn. There is a reckoning coming within the gang and it is coming for him. Now it's a matter of is he still enough of a selfish piece of shit to drag Ian down with him.