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Y'all I cried a fcking ton reading this. Didn't expect to get so emotional on something with such a simple plot but I guess, when such care and love was poured into making the characters, one can't help but sympathize. I kid you not I cried more than the people who actually experienced the story lmao. I was crying for Lyle for all the times he wasn't able to and making a mess when he finally let out his feelings.
When he thought it was raining, and his brother and father was flabbergasted that this person who hardly changes his expression let out tears, it made me fcking sob. That instance told me a lot of things about his character without even needing the details. Such good writing!!! It evoked so many reactions from me and the thing is, it didn't need to try hard to do so. It all did was make me care about Lyle. The rest will follow. Everything he experiences, I feel like I do to. So even though I've never fallen in love, the fact that he did and got heartbroken made me hurt too.
Seriously, I really have to care about a character before I get affected and attached with their story. I can like it well enough but I still feel like a spectator if I don't. The moment I care about their dreams, hopes and pain, I'm invested, anticipating the next chapter, sacrificing my sleep and no longer a spectator but a participant in their life. I seriously fcking love reading ╥﹏╥
Anyways, Lyle's character development also made me cry. You go live your best life!!! You deserve it