Date: 26 May 2013 11:15 Title: Sixteen
I didn't know we were exclusive! LOL! Oh gawds Andy, priceless. And hee, hee going back to the lobster spurning moment too. Love that little nod back. He's a rogue and he's only probably honing his roguish skills and charms in Maine god help the universe if gets out of the Cape! He'll certainly see the world and the universe as his oyster (or lobster).
Again though with the contrast. Where Andy is glib and frivilous with his relationships, whoring himself out, Scotty falls hard. To Andy it is probably unimportant to worry about hurting his 'non-exclusive girlfriends' because isn't it only just for fun and kicks. But with Scott his thinking his attitude is different. He invests completely - he gives it all he's got just like he will when it comes to that other mistress of his the Enterprise's engines.
I love certain things especially about Scotty's bit - the Irish band covering the Irish band, the fact Scotty secure's tickets to such a concert, the holding hands for the whole of the time for the whole of the four weeks, etc and the use of the word Secondary for his 'high school' cos that's a real touch and awareness of the setting he lives in. Class act Steff as always - even when writing about cads.
Author's Response: He really is a rogue! And many years later, still has a reputation in his region of Maine for it, too. XD He's not quite glib... he's just very hormonal and thought he could manage without hurting anyone (including himself!), and failed utterly. Teenagers = poor decision making skills. Scotty... aye. He picks up a love of Irish rock thanks to this. XD Years ago, I was writing pieces for him to U2. Admittedly, he branches out some as he expands his horizons, musically, but both of his favorite bands are Irish -- U2, of course, and Raining Nails (post WWIII). Thanks for noticing! High School as a term originated in Scotland, but secondary sounds 'right', at least for his time and his world. Thanks so much.
Date: 24 May 2013 05:11 Title: Sixteen
I wonder if the way they approach love and relationships is a direct result of their circumstances? Scotty, who has never felt loved; always felt out of place and alone falls hard for his girl, willing to give her what he, himself never had, but wanted out of life.
And Corry, so loved and safe within his family, feels that he can dabble in romance because, right now, his family's love is wrapped securley about him. He doesn't need to find that safety and security elsewhere. It still doesn't excuse the fact that he's a dog for scheduling two dates on the same night at the same time. ;-) Ah, the raging hormones of teenage boys - every mother's worst nightmare. ;-)
Author's Response: I'm honestly not sure, with Scotty. He falls hard, and it wouldn't shock me if it was compensation for not getting nearly the normal amount of affection and attention when he was wee. But I think he gives his all to her because he just can't fathom not. LOL! And God, Corry. I don't doubt it. He knows he's safe at home, so sure, why not dabble? He is a dog. It's facepalm worthy, but very him at this age, and very cute.
Date: 23 May 2013 23:58 Title: Sixteen
Oh, this was so sweet. Â Scotty in love is just the most wonderful thing, and Corry is such a cad but lovable despite it. Â
(I sort of imagine the very next scene is Sally and Barbara teaming up to get some revenge.)
Author's Response: Well, in the year of 2246, Corry is still known throughout Midcoast Maine as being a player. XD I'd say they definitely got their revenge, aye! And yes, Flora and Scotty only lasted a month, but she gave him music, removed from him the 'virgin' label and remains a permanent warm spot in what was otherwise a rough life. Thanks for the comment!
Date: 23 May 2013 15:47 Title: Sixteen
Ewps!
Andy's gonna get it!
Loved Scotty's romance (and very believable for the TOS Scotty as well, who I felt loved passionately when he had relationships on the show, and really should've had more) was delightful.
Author's Response: Andy's reputation follows him, for sure! As for Scotty, aye; I think I once calling him a romantic paladin, and still think it fits. Admittedly, I wish he'd keep his head better and maybe not fall quite so hard and fast, but even so. Thanks!
Date: 23 May 2013 07:36 Title: Sixteen
bwahahahahaha! Wow Andy. Wow. That's a helluva excuse to try and come up with. Way to go!
Author's Response: He was definitely a player, there. Thanks!
Date: 23 May 2013 07:05 Title: Sixteen
OH MAN. Scotty's was so sweet and perfect, just a beautiful examination of all the little things he loves and what makes him so loveable. He's head over heels for this girl and I love that for him, especially after everything.
Then we get to Corry and what a player he is. Nice to see a nod back to Sally here and their past, how Corry is just smooth ... and then makes the classic blunder of too many girls in one night. Oh, Corry, you dog you.
This one was fun. :)
Author's Response: He really was. I'm pretty sure that the only reason they broke up was because he was so serious, he very likely asked her to marry him. In all sincerity. And she gently (and it was gentle, and sweet) told him that they weren't going to work out, she wasn't anywhere ready to settle. And oh, God, Corry. I love him, but I think his hormones outran his brain and heart this time, yeah. Thanks!