Reviews for Swimming Lessons
endlessangels chapter 1 . 11/19/2014
Amazing! Love it! I really want a sequel...
Kaizen Kitty chapter 1 . 6/25/2013
I like how this is written. The introduction is good, it's not heavy, it's light, introducing the reader into the new world you've created with confidence, AND a clear voice. A voice that sounds realistic, words that could have actually come from a person's mouth.
Although, I found the exposition (describing how Ivan looked - black hair, specific eye color etc) kind of unncessary, and if I may say boring. You didn't do anything with that information, it wasn't relevant to the plot. I understand that there are certain things you need to cover (like Ivan's love for gardening and his connection to his mother), but still try to spread the exposition out over action and dialogue.
Other than that, this story pleased me a lot. Maybe I would've liked to see more of the Ivan/Ryan dynamic, and less Ivan/dad - but you could pin that down to personal preference. Thank you for sharing!
falling-into-fate chapter 1 . 4/27/2013
Oh my god. That was AWESOME. Lmfao, first, I gotta say that I love Ivan's dad. I really do. I would love to see his reaction when he hears that they're together. xD I really liked this whole thing. I was expecting Ryan to be an asshole at first, but he wasn't. Thank god. Anyways, I just loved this. Awesome job! :)
Guest chapter 1 . 2/15/2013
fun fluff !
theangrypotato chapter 1 . 10/19/2012
Oh. My god. That was amazing and hot and cute and -puffs up and floats away-. Awesome, I really liked it. And, usually I read longer stories when I put then in my favourites... but I must fav this because it's just... ASDFGHJKL; -steams. :D
Guest chapter 1 . 10/19/2012
Ohhh, that was so awesome... and incredibly hot! Haha, good job. :).
EmeraldReporter chapter 1 . 8/29/2012
I liked this story. Not for the, inspiration; doing the deed and all that. (Okay, that might by lying) but, I liked the concept.

You, mentally ( italicised) inspired me to think up my own story.

My story, well, more like concept stems from a movie called "Amar te Duele" for it's setting is in Mexico. Guadalajara, Jalisco more like it, equivalent to, Atlanta, or Seattle. Adding in the ambiance of "Man on Fire"

The story would revolve around two juveniles. Matthew (working name) on one side of the city, lives in comfort, attending a prestigious Private Secondary School (High School) who's surprisingly in-tune with all the cliques of the schoolhouse. He's not a gossip, by any means, but he is quite the sociable character. His family life is not as, ornate ("picture-perfect") as his Academic life. He has an elder brother of 3 years. At length, an over-protective, coyful jock. Opposite that, he is an occasional confidant; helping Matt deal with the loss of their Mother, when need be. Father on the other hand is kept at a tactical distance, as love has been lost. The unintentional culprit being Step-Mom. Step-Mom in earnest, gives care, and respect to Fathers son's. The senior brother gives respectable response, while Matt, the younger brother gives her a curt attitude. Father does not like it.

On the day by day in the life of Matt (surname, also in-the-works), he is halfway through his Freshman year, on the Swimming and Tennis teams for his school. He is a genius that chooses not to be exceptional. And (like me,) gets A's in all of his classes. He accepts that he chooses to be gay, and is monogamous to a point.

He is a critical/analytical person that does what he wants, when he wants. (All within the liberties that his allowance & his cerfew provides, of coarse.)

On the other side of the city,
Ibbit chapter 1 . 12/24/2011
That was delightfully awkward. They moved from friends to hello-almost-sex pretty quick. But that's okay :] I can handle it. Just this once. (liiiiiees) I like the idea of naming the plants. And I also liked the whole "Did you just…swallow?" ... "Yeah, obviously," . Cracked me up. Anyways, this dealt (my opinion) too harshly on the rich vs poor aspect. But then again I have no rich friends, they may in fact be prick-ish about the subject.

So, lovely story. Very short, good writing, good imagery, uhm.. etc. The thought process went a little back and forth at the beginning, but that must be normal for teenage boys.

Luck writing, and living.

~ibbit :]
Elira Winter chapter 1 . 4/6/2011
So cute. Lovely story.
annne chapter 1 . 8/21/2010
Aww that was sweet.
Keela1221 chapter 1 . 8/13/2010
That was adorible. I loved the fluff! His Dad was freaking awesome, I laughed at his "my gay son" jokes and the pizza thing was hilariouse! Sorry for mispellings
Rae Kitano chapter 1 . 8/13/2010
Really love this story.

I never get sick of reading it. It's one I come back to when I want something short to read before going to bed.

Thank you.

Rae.
fullofsunshine chapter 1 . 7/30/2010
AWW. THIS WAS SO CUTE. SO ADORABLE. gah. I loved it :D
iwanttodeletethiswtf chapter 1 . 7/22/2010
this was so hilarious and cute. the dad is a boss. and ryan is just adorable. i like ivan also of course, but i think the dad has to be my favorite person. haha! (:
big.break.and.laryngitis chapter 1 . 6/19/2010
So... about how I love this. So yeah. This is actually really amazing. I was captivated. Then the c0cks came out and I was like "Guh." Literally just stupefied. Amazing job :)
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