I love this, simple as that. I read something like the last 6 chapters in the last hour and ended up hating Ryan at the end of this one. I think that's just attributed your amazing ability at making Alfie so real and pulling the reader so into his head that they feel like they are living through him. I'm glad you're taking your time with this but still can't wait for an update.

update soon ^ ^

I'm quite addicted to this story now!
I find myself checking my gmail just to see if I got a new chapter alert!
*sending you much deserved chocolates and candy*

cliff hanger of doom D=

For some reason I did not want to read this story. Really I don't know why, but yesterday I said what the heck, and OMG I love it!

You said "I hope you enjoy all the same" as if it's possible not to! Ryan and Alfie make THE best story on fictionpress. Believe me I've looked, and your story is still the only one that makes me squeal with excitement and open the alert right away. And even though your on like the 18th chapter I still haven't figured everything out. Like why Ryan ever put up with Greg for so long when he could have Alf. D'aw!
Anyway I'm containing my excitement and awaiting the next chapter. I love the chapter as always.

Poor Alf: the end of this chapter was so sad. He really doesn'think that he can be loved. As usual I really enjoyed your story, it's so believable and well written.

You seem to have perfected the art of "cliffhangers" :D
This chapter has a rather melancholy feel to it, where it's not overly sad, it's not exactly happy either. Lately the thought that seems to dominate at the end of each chapter is "poor Alf..." That poor dear really just needs some good ol' lovin'!
The plot is really starting to heat up and I can hardly wait to see what happens next! Of course, yet again you have offered an example of what incredible writing looks like. I think I noticed a couple of typo mistakes but I prefer to gloss over minor things like that. I say it every time but that's because it needs saying; the way you write this narrative, how it seems to be a mix between first and (second, third?) person is incredibly original and does a superb job of really drawing the reader in. It has a significant 'real' factor that makes us relate to each of the characters on some level.
Excellent work, eagerly awaiting the next installment!
~Iconic

Enjoyable indeed. Getting your review reply and finding out this had been updated was the best part of my day.
I recommended this story to a very good friend of mine, and she's head over heels for it. So on her behalf, thank you very much for such a great story.

As for this chapter; Oh Alf, you were doing so well just letting him in. Way to regress at the end. It's sad how he doesn't believe that Ryan is interested in him beyond sex, even though he he really wants too.
Also, I really appreciated the description of Alf's home. It's been mentioned before, but never in such detail, and it really served as a reminder of just how poor his situation is. Oh I wanna give him a hug!
Well, I guess I'll have to leave the hugging to Ryan. Which really isn't a bad deal :)

Another great chapter, and looking forward to the next one.
Happy writing~

So good, although it didn't do anything to relieve the suspense. I am so anxious for Alf. Is Ryan's turnaround a bit too fast, or is Alf reading him wrong? I'm not sure, but I'm interested to find out. Update notifications for this story always make my day (I mean, no pressure or anything...).

Poor Alfie; that's heartbreaking so matter-of-fact and negative. He really needs some love and I don't mean the physical. You can sort of see two pov going on there. Ryan saying he knows ans that he's staying anyway but Alf seeing it as payment not used to anyone wanting to spend time with him. Loved the way he goes from 'Ryan' to 'the pastry chef' all depersonalised. Something special, wants it but reads everything as proof against. Poor Alf.

Is this story fully planned out?

I do hope he gets a happy ending, at least some positive spark for the future.

You are a genius or something. It's always, always, always so sad. But! But it's always so amazing. Alf has a real ** up view of himself, and even though I like that, it's really depressing. Eh, I can admit that his pain is great drama but I just wanna see him have a moment. A good one, you know? Preferably with a happy consequence and with Ryan.

I LOVE YOU, ALF. AND YOU TOO, ZEBBIE.

Ooh! Ryan better say no! That he does want something special or I gonna be so mad at him! lol. Alf deserves more then that. He should be happy!

To compare Ryan to Peter - I hope Ryan can show Alf that he means more then that. you know??

Loving it! I can't wait for more!

I am so in love with Alf and his cynicism and Ryan and his optimism, it's crazy. I look forward to the next update.