My first draft of chapter 32 is done. yay! I feel like this one will take several passes so it will still be a few days before I can get it to proofers but a first draft is a good milestone. I'm really happy with how the second arc is shaping up.
To address a few questions I've gotten over the last few chapters, in no particular order:
- The story is not going to turn dark. The events at the end of last chapter have setup some new challenges for our triad to face but they will do so.
- We meet Robert's mother! She's ... special. Not as special as Lavi's grandmother but I haven't figured out how to get her into the story yet but really want to.
- The drama of Melissa and Lavi versus the cheerleading coach evolves and while it will take a while for details to come out Mrs. Richardson is going to really regret pushing this conflict.
No smut in this chapter, just life but there will be plenty in the future.