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I’m not sure why some of the comments are surprised and/or disappointed? Last season it was firmly established this guy was an abusive ex and that he and Theo had known each other since they were much younger. This season is starting exactly where season one ended; gunner raping Theo. If you didn’t drop it then, I’m not sure why you would expect the scene to go any differently.
The backstory shows why despite him being abusive, Theo still cares about his ex. They were both in abusive households, and both found comfort in each other. Like in this chapter, both were isolated, without a place to call home and unsure where to go, but they find each other.
Of course Theo wouldn’t punch gunner to get him off, he still sees the teenager who’s dad abused him. Even though gunner has hurt him, Theo still remembers the time of the past they felt comfort with each other. Even when someone hurts you, it can be hard to let go of the positive memories you share.
From season one, it’s been clear this is a love triangle. More accurately, it seems like it’ll be about Theo completely separating himself from his abusive ex and start dating Dylan. I understand why this story wouldn’t be for everyone, and no one is forcing you to read it. But this scene didn’t come out of nowhere, we’ve known this would happen for months.