WOW you've written an amazing story! You kept me hooked right from the start and I've been up all night reading it from beginning to end. I really need to sleep now, but I didn't want to switch off without thanking you for posting a truly romantic story... thanks

I wasn't sure about this story at first; I'm not one much for political this-and-that, but I really like your story. You wove the tale with mastery, and you seemed so knowledgeable about everything. I just...it was amazing.

Thanks for the experience,

Push

Love this story!

Well, that entire story was incredibly sweet. :D

I'm not going to lie, even though this is going to sound really lame, this story reminds me greatly of the song "Northern Downpour" by Panic at the Disco. I mean, really. Have you heard it?

I love this story so far. So much drama but it evens out.

I've been reading this for hours and it's a real feat for me to be honest. I don't have a very good attention span. someone told me recently that I have **AD-OH Butterfly** So insulting but true.

I loved Krystal's and Ant's friendship scene a few chapters back.

I'd love to see the smut scene if you still have it. You can send it to **melissasakurafanfic**

Just do the ** part and it's hotmail. I'm not sure if it'll show up so I'm kinda repeating myself to make sure.

I'm not sure at the moment if I'd want him to give up the Navy for her. Yeah, that'd solve their biggest problem but it makes him happy and even having her might not be good enough.

You should definetly write more Krystal parts if you haven't already or in a sequel if you have or are writing one.

Again, great story.

-PLKAF

Sorry I haven't been reviewing all of the chapters! But I've been reading at lightning speed. Fell asleep reading and got back to it as soon as I woke up.

The more I read it, the more I begin to appreciate your writing style! I can't believe I was ever arrogant enough to presumptuously say I thought it was "bland"? (or something that might possibly have been insulting) -

I love this story because not only is it enjoyable to me as a reader, it's also inspiring to me as a writing! ALSO - quick question. I hated (in a good way) the character you introduced; Judy whatever. But why did you use the name Judy? Maybe I'm assuming, but your fictionpress name starts with Jude...

My fiance, Zach, is a marine and he is constantly gone for months to years at a time. It's hard not having him. Just last year he was sent home because of an injury and hes gone again. Reading your story really touched me because of my situation. It gives me hope when it comes to Zach.

Oh! I wish I'd reviewed this back when you were just posting the story. I'd have left two reviews per chapter! I really like everything. I'm not going to say much here-basically I stand by what I said in my previous reviews. More importantly!

Your author's note really touched a chord (hit a chord?) with me. I don't know how to elaborate (my brain is feeling a bit melty) but it inspired me to continue writing and posting despite a lack of reviews.

Man! I want to argue with Dorian! I think maybe I love the conversations between these people because I also hold very strong opinions on these things. But at the same time I love what Dorian is saying-provocative, intelligent enough to not be able to dismiss too easily. But not just the arguments. I like all of the conversations. It's realistic without being actually real (and therefore boring). I like the way characters and events (what events?) are developing.

This story is like a slow jam. It feels very slow, but in the best possible way. Like savoring each moment of a song, almost. I look forward to reading more!

Well I'm completely blown away by the first chapter. It has me hooked. I have high expectations for the second, but

I'm going to leave a detailed and critical review just because I loved it so much.

At first I was turned off by the plain, rather flat voice/stlye of the writing but you more than enough made up for that in substance. It may be a cliche, as you admit (if I remember correctly) in the summary, but it's a believable one. I liked the exchange(s) and the tension and interaction between Perry, Ant, and Dorian; more specifically, that last conversation between Ant and Dorian. I particularly like how Perry feels real to me; she's not a filler character that exists purely to put Ant and Dorian together. Also, by the end of the chapter I realized that I do like the style-it suits the piece. It's unembellished and a bit expository, but there's enough conversation to make it interesting.

Also, I never knew that Marines were arrogant because of their job! My creative writing professor is an ex-Marine, and he is almost unbelievably arrogant. Dorian is humility itself compared to my professor, and I speak without any exaggeration. Incidentally, my professor is also a bleeding heart liberal.

I'm not particularly fond of any of the names. Especially Ant, because I can't help but think of the insect, and Dorian, because it reminds me of Dorian Gray- sorry!

Also, I'd tell you to work on your summary, because it made me expect something far less good than this, but unfortunately I don't have any concrete suggestions!

This is an amazing story! Can you please send the sex scene from chapter 17 to

I'm sure that you aren't that bad at writing smut.

Aww it so cute and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Awsome story!

Keep writing,

Gup

Woo! That was amazing!

I just loved it!

I can't believe I already read it. I only began yesterday afternoon and I just couldn't stop, even if I have a lot to do.

I even snapped at my co-worker to not let me read as I wanted...

Anyway, I really enjoyed what you wrote and the way you wrote it. You were just so right in the way you created and discribed your characters and their evolution, they looked so real! And I loved their arguments, how they explained their ideas and all. I was quite impressed by your knowledge on every subject you made them talk about by the way.

Well, I don't know what to say to describe how I find your story captivating but I'm really glad you wrote it.

Thanks a lot.

~Tidoo

I am totally in love with this story! I dont think that there was one thing that I didnt like about it...

Cant wait for the TBC to be carried out. Hopefully eventually isnt too long

I love this story of yours :) I stayed up all night reading the whole story while I was suppose to be in bed (I had an early shift at work!)

I love all the characters, dialogue and the story never had any filler chapters and/or boring moments.

I'm really excited for a possible sequel to this lovely piece (I REALLY HOPE YOU FIND TIME TO WRITE IT :):))