Lila tried to punk out and Jack would let her. Why is she running away? Please write a sequel, I would live to see if Jack wins her back? She is bring stupid and stubborn!

beautiful beautiful end! not everyone gets a hea and this made the story feel real to me - it was a great ride! thank you and i look forward to your upcoming stories!!

First off congrats on this being your first completed story.

I think this story was a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. Lila should not be going to the same school as Chase. I dont want to seem harsh but that kid needs to learn how to stand on his own two feet. He uses Lila as a crutch so that he doesnt have to deal with anything. He acts like a 2 year old when he will never truly understand the meaning of love when he isnt willing to accept reality. Jack gave up so much after hisnparents died and yes he hid from Chase because it was the only way he could grieve, I feel like he got the short end of the stick because he made sure Lila and Chase didnt get hurt and he ended up being the one to give up so much. Maybe I feel like Jack was robbed and I want to wrap him in my arms and tell him everything is going to be OK. This story ended the way it began with a storm. And with everyone just as confused as they were in the beginning the only difference is I think the only one that learned anything was Jack. 

Wow, not a happy ending for Jack and Lila. Not a sad no either. Good story.

Wow really did not see that one coming. Good story, ready for more.

Wowza! What on Earth is going to happen now? There are a few things here (my fan reviews and input):

1) As much as I love your passionate writing for each of the characters (Jack and Chase), it's a HARD pill to swallow between Lila and Chase. I get it that they love each other! In certain ways I am sure they do. But, for any moral standards Chase should have never gotten hooked on Lila and should have gone off to college, gotten through it, gotten grounded in life on his own and then..... Maybe.... together.... Not. Right. Now. Or. Anytime. Soon. - PERIOD.

2) It is definitely something that makes you question Lila's moral compass that she has fallen for her student so hard. And someone she should be counseling. It SEEMS true. And real and ever so HOPEFUL.... But I had to put that out there.

3) Jack is going to get over NOT having Lila. I don't pick up that Jack LOVES Lila compared to the LOVE between Chase and Lila.

4) All of this is psychologically worrying. Chase is the delicate one here. He is young and this scene is going to create a ballistic problem sooner or later - I guarantee. So hopefully, all is sorted out before Chase becomes physically self-destructive.

5) I have never known VOICES (the author) to write melodramatic stories - where the ending can only be "Chase offs himself in grief and Jack and Lila console each other. Or wind up guilty and alone..." [saying it so this hopefully DOES NOT happen]

6) The nutjob friend who stole his keys and Chase stayed with for a few days is at the bottom of it. I wonder if Jack slept with this chick and she (or her parents) are the ones pushing this investigation into her background as a threat OVER Jack....

7) I don't really trust Jack and I don't know how the photos honestly arrived there and worry that this is coming from a true psychopath.

8) I love ALL of your stories! I hope you update "Stereo" and "Trois."

Sincerely,

Nim (modified my point #1 slightly and now reposted)

The fact that some people think its okay for Lila and Chase to be together just blows my mind. Chase is 18!!!!!!!! Lila is what 27/28? I'm not saying she can't get involved with a younger man. I mean 22, 23, ok. But a boy who had just gotten 18 ?? Lila took things to far. She had no business judging Jack for not being there for his brother when he was younger. And she complaining about how she was the one who was always there for Chase bla bla bla means nothing. Chase was not her responsibility. She was paid to tutor him and that's it. Jack should have put a stop to this the second he noticed that the friendship or whatever obsession both Chase and Lila have towards each other was getting to intimate. And I'm also wondering about Lila's moral. Does she has one? She knows that its against the rule to form such a close friendship with her students. Besides that, there is no way that she did not notice that Chase feelings for her was beyond that of a friend. She most have notice it. She should have put an end to it. Be clear with him that he needs to get over his feelings for her. Lila is seriously something else. I'm starting to think that she is one of those woman who love vulnerable young boys, that needs or crave for attention. 

I'm happy that you updated and I really can't wait to read what would Chase say about Lila leaving?? I don't know why peope are hating on Lila, Lila gave Jack the chance in his bed room to tell her about the photos and he did not. She drop hints about him keeping something from her and he advioded the question. So I completely understand why she's piss I would be too, he totally knew about it because he hinted about her sleeping with students in chapter 1 and the thing is that he knew her for long period of time and her didn't tell her??? I don't really think that Jack cares about Chase after Jack slept with Lila Chase meantion that his brother did he would hate him. If Jack cares about his brother and wants to mend their relationship then he should have halt his activities with her. A lie is a lie no matter what especially when you start caring about someone. I really do like Lila personality, I really really would like Chase to have a shot with her but like everyone else I end up thinking does he really love her? If I was Lila then that would be the only thing that would be concerning me.

I'm really glad this was updated. So thank you! I have to say I found it really hard to try to root for Lila this chapter or understand her way of thinking. Her reputation, her FREEDOM, her liveilhood is all on the line but all she seems to care about is the fact Jack omitted a real big truth in why he had photos of them together along with her and seemingly intimate moments with Chase. It's like she completely missed the part where Jack said his firm was trying to build a case on her because of allegations being made by parents. Hello, parents are bringing your behavior up and think something is going on betweeen you and several male students, and that doesn't make you panic and check yourself and your questionable behavior? No? She's more worried about the fact Chase's feelings were hurt? I really think she's lost her mind or her common sense.

I understand completely that she and Chase are close, but she has crossed a line in not keeping strict boundaries erected between them. She never should have given Chase a key to her apartment, or seen him after school if it wasn't in a public setting, because when you stack all that up, it looks real suspicious that more than mentoring or tutoring is going on. And what she may view as something being innocent can be turned around and used to paint her as a child molster in the public's eyes, which she doesn't seem to be too concerned about.

I think it would serve in her best interest to leave Chase completely alone. Jack, I feel for you bruh. He had a duty to his job and a duty to his brother and to Lila by extent, and there was a huge conflict of interest on his head. Lila may have accused Jack of being a lawyer first but she should have hammered it in her head she needed to be a teacher/educator first and not someone's surrogate mother, best friend, confidant to a teenaged boy not taking into account mixed signals could happen and he could read more into her attention than what she intended. 

I really hope she examines all the facts and not let her main concern only center around Jack keeping the truth from her, but the fact she might not be completely out of hot water just yet. And she needs to tone down that thirst for Chase because she's not helping dissolve any of those rumors by constantly having the receptionist check for him.

This all makes me wonder if she is in love with Chase. 

Sorry this is so long but this chapter just brought out a lot of emotions. Fantastic job!

If Jack is telling the truth about the photos, then Lila has to do her own investigation to see for herself if he was trying to protect her.  She can start with the Principal and then she can finally let her guard down and seriously give Jack a chance.  She can't get involved with Chase.   He's still a child and she is what a hundred years older than him.  As he truly matures, he'll come to realize that she was there for him as a guardian, not a girlfriend.  There is no need for him to  hurt himself or anyone else.    I grew up having serious crushes on my big brothers' friends.  I was crushed when they came around with their girlfriends and I realized that they were way to old for me and I was a child who didn't understand anything because I had not even begun to live. I think that's where Chase is right now.  I know he really loves Lila and she really loves him. He just needs to understand that she does not love him in a romantic way. That is just creepy to have her in love with  him just because he turned 18.  Jack's firm would be justified in investigating her, because she would clearly be a threat to the fragile children in her care. Chase probably needs therapy. Not just to overcome Lila and Jack, but also to forgive his brother for giving his father the keys to the car.  Truthfully,  all three of them need  therapy.

She's being unreasonable, what did she expect him to do?!

Thanks for the update! Missed this story, hope the wait is not too long for the next one!