I will disagree on one thing: Jo truly knowing the consequences of being with Ian. No matter what he "knows" in theory, he's lived far removed from any criminal aspect in life, and the superficial/new knowledge pales in comparison to his infatuation and borderline obsession with Ian. He might not need babying and the responsibility of his choices lies with him, but we can't pretend Ian didn't potentially fuck up someone's life bringing him into his as more than a ons. I don't blame Ian as if it was intentional, it's just how things are and can be very well explained by everyone's experiences. Good intentions mixed with messy relationships mixed with hope mixed with heavy, long-term trauma, all on top of gang life and the unlike clear-cut "healthy" solution to their situations.
I have my romantic preferences when reading the story (the childhood besties just won my heart over), but I'm here for anything that happens and enjoy the developments cause I trust the author's vision for an interesting story, with a bunch of difficult paths to choose from and what they'll choose.
Thank you. Saying “pick one” really helps huh. They’re ignoring everything that’s made it hard for Ian to just “pick one”.
I also can’t fathom how people hate Ian enough to say he should just be with TJ, and acts like Jo is deserving of better.
With that whole hunter Jo theory, I’m gonna assume he will stick by Ian no matter the consequences. And I agree, he doesn’t know or is familiar with how the gang operates and such to a full extent.
I’m also a sucker for toxic childhood friends shit but these ML Stans ruined my view by shitting on Ian. From the start I have regarded all the main cast and side, but I mainly care for Ian and hope to see his development.
Me too. I believe the author knows what ending they want, iirc they mentioned already having an endgame and sticking to it no matter what.
I’ve come to the conclusion that we can’t call them readers since they mostly likely skimmed the entirety of Wet Sand for positive interactions with their favourite ML and ignored everything else BUT STILL proceed to comment as if they’re dedicated followers that understand the story & proceed to make up shit that correlates to their bias with no real basis to what actually happened
Lmao they came for the porn I fear. They read with gooner brains and I guess because every time Ian is with TJ all they really do is fvck, their porn brain reads it as them being end game
I mainly see them commenting on their chemistry, and I’m here wondering what chemistry. The only I see is probably sexual chemistry, I guess that’s what the fans are cheering on about and it’s sad.
Sexual chemistry is out the window now. You see Ian pushing away and tj saying it's tight and that Ian forgot take him. These are hints that their sexual chemistry is fading and tbh now non-existent
That’s arguable. Ian stated that he remembered the ecstasy while doing that with TJ in ch 81, every part of his body. But I agree that the spark is gone, it’s not the same love. It might still be but not as new feeling or strong as years ago.
It also seemed tense & uncomfortable to me too And definitely a big difference to the beginning where, let’s say, there wasn’t as much internal conflict coming from Ian’s side as there is now. I’m surprised how people don’t peep that the vibe has changed entirely
Ok now you're just making stuff up, selective reading much? Stick to your theories which may be accurate for the most part, but disregarding whole pieces of dialogue and imagery is not how you go about it. I don't even think Ian will have a happy ever after with TJ - despite my wishful thinking - but it won't be for lack of chemistry lol. What are you on about
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I didn't deny they sexual chemistry before but with these new chapters, the chemistry is fading. Ian is showing subtle reluctance. With tj saying Ian is tight and that Ian forgot take him. Those are dialouge telling us Ian isn't feeling like he used to but rather the condition of what is familiar rather desire and pleasure. The sex feels off unlike the previous sex before. Ian looks like he just want it to be over with "just hurry and move" while looking away for a while. When tj kiss him Ian eyes are open and when he closes his eyes he thinks of Jo and how horrible he (ian) is. It feels different because Ian isn't reacting like before, he isn't seeing tj eye to eye, looking at him or grabbing him. Only time we see him look at tj is him reacting negative to what tj is saying, panic in his face when tj said back to the old days, then worried/concern saying he doesn't want to return to those days.
What you said definitely makes sense, you’re good.
The sex isn’t like their first time or first few. Ian mentioned he still remembered the pleasure, but even if he didn’t say it, the body being too tight, lack of proper foreplay and timing, and it feeling rushed is definitely a sign of something wrong.
This is a turning point in which a new man is relevant to Ian’s life, it is not just TJ anymore hence the subtle signs.
Never seen such a group of readers lack reading comprehension on a story they are so called reading. You all realize these characters are very flawed and we are gonna see how wrecking they are before they move on healthily. It's a noir story and from I seen Jo is the one we need be scared of. He's the only one with the conflicting moral ambiguity and in the short time become attached with strong feelings. Not only that but he's metaphorically a hunter. Stop babying him when he knows there were consequences when wanting be with Ian. Stop devaluing Ian character, just because he suffer from his self destruction doesn't mean he doesn't deserve a better life in the future and for the love of BL gods stop the bullshit with tj this man only benefits from Ian suffering. "Pick one" as if Ian isn't built on condition since he was a teenager and still thinks he deserves everything bad. Image a 16 to now 34 year old man in that repeated cycle. My goodness.