Shades Of A 098
Gawd Anwar, stop talking about your ex at a time like this.
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I think the cat wants some attention… (and I so hate I forget the cat’s name >______>
I actually see Chris as a slow, romantic type with sex….but maybe I’m projecting… I wonder if JD was into quick sex because they were at parents’ houses?
Grr… Whole middle section of comment got deleted.
I was saying that comparing a current partner to an ex is bad form, especially when you’re trying to potential have some sexy times with said current partner. I also said having same expectations with a current partner as you did with a previous one is bad form.
I get the impression though…I may be wrong…that JD is Anwar’s only real experience with sex. And since he’s not interested in it, he’s likely not researched it, or watched it, or anything else. At least not of his own volition. So, when you’re used to one thing, and nothing else, you start to go that way. It makes sense to explain well, this is what was expected before. Doesn’t make it any less….bad, but he’s trying.
His name is poof. Because he’s poofy. He is also awesome, as all cats tend to be
Anwar, put down the shovel. Seriously. =|
I think he’s trying to find a gold mine.
Or possibly Australia.
Oh Poof. I know rejection hurts, but you’ll probably be sharing the feeling with Anwar in a page or two.
Poof is like the voice of reason in this scene, that’s why they’re trying so hard to get in “NOOOOO STAHP! You’ll regret it!”. But I’m hoping that Anwar mentioning JD like this, is going to lead to a big soul searching conversation. So you can rest easy poof, job done.
Also I love Anwar’s awkward mid-strip pause, it’s just beautiful
chris does not look happy (in the last panel) with this situation. i’m familiar with this situation, seriously if you want to have sex with someone else do not use others as substitutions, or at least have the damn courtesy of not mentioning they are the substitute >.<
I’m preeeetty sure that Anwar doesn’t want to have sex with JD. It’s just that JD was the only relationship that Anwar’s had and sex was a significant chunk of that relationship and not being interested in sex is what broke up it up (cause Anwar’s a self-sacrificing dolt who doesn’t talk things out first).
I wouldn’t be surprised – after seeing JD in their scene and being reminded of this – if his inner monologue was something along the lines of ‘shit, sex that’s a thing people like right? Chris like sex, right? People say it’s a need like food or sleep, will Chris leave if I don’t give him sex? I don’t want him to. Oh god, what kind of shitty person will I be if I trap him in a sexless relationship, he’s too nice to go back on his promise..’
JD is probably only getting mentioned because they are the entirety of Anwar’s ‘practical experience’. (Which ok, is still bad etiquette but dude has no friggin’ clue what he’s doing and crashing into walls is to be expected).
Talk to people about what’s going on in your head Anwarrr, it’s terrifying a shit, but it’ll help I promise.
Pretty much took the words right outta my brain.
I think Chris is seeing how far Anwar will go before realizing it’s a bad idea. At least get everyone naked once before giving them the talk about good sexual choices. (Yknow instead of sloppy confused feels sex choices)
Oh wow does this remind me of me ten years ago… “HURRY! We must have sex so that you won’t leave me because clearly I was previously left because of sex and not some other reason, sex is an easy reason, so hurry up and get naked so that you won’t leave meeeee!”
Yup
Anwar, you’re projecting. Stop projecting.
Cat yowling at the door while sexy times are going on inside… All too familiar.
I like Chris a ton, which is why I feel like he needs to take some steps back right now. Anwar clearly isn’t ready for even a non-sexual relationship at the moment, and is still really hung up on JD. Not fair to either of them.
Even if Chris is infinitely patient, Anwar is still trying to solve problems the wrong way. Not only that, he’s identifying them as the wrong problem!
Well considering that Chris has said more than once that Anwar isn’t selling this well, I’d say he’s doing a pretty good job of stepping back. He seems pretty aware of this.
I really feel that Anwar is the one who needs to realize and step back.
And I just reread your comment and realized you’re talking about the entire relationship, not just the now-sex.
Yeah. Honestly, from Chris’ point of view, I can’t see at this early in the relationship feeling close enough to Anwar to be ready to help him through stuff he needs to sort out on his own. Maybe there was a time lapse I missed though, so they’ve been together for a few months?
I dunno though. It’s not that I don’t like Anwar, it’s just that I think this relationship is pretty one-sided at the moment.
Yeah, definitely no sex right now, Anwar.
And I can’t help but like the fact that Chris doesn’t look mad right now. Being compared to an ex can sting like hell, but he’s being very calm and not jumping down ‘War’s throat about it.
Also, saying “I’m not JD” may not just mean not liking the rushed thing; it seems like he’s also saying “I’m not trying to get us to have sex.” I’m liking Chris more and more as this story goes on!
Also, off the exact reason for what’s going on here but sort of similar in tone, this is very familiar. For someone who learned that “interacting with the opposite sex = having sex” it was very awkward the first few times meeting new people and not immediately being jumped on. There was no reference to fall back on, so what ‘War is doing here was pretty much the auto-reaction and it was extremely strange to not have a guy pouncing at the first opportunity. It took me more than a year to get to the point where I didn’t think every man I met would try to get me into a dark corner at the first opportunity and I at least know I like sex. Poor ‘War doesn’t, and the only sexual contact he’s had has been with JD, who has shown that they VERY MUCH like sex, so in his head a relationship seems to equate having sex, which is going to keep being awkward until he can sort his head out.
Still, loving Chris’s reactions here. No pushing for sex, no getting worked up or emotional about saying no to sex, just sitting and very calmly speaking. Yay Chris!
Yeah, that “I’m not JD/I’m not trying for sex” thing is EXACTLY the vibe I’m getting from Chris here–he’s not CRITICIZING Anwar for comparing him to JD, because JD is pretty much Anwar’s only experience, he’s saying “This can be, and IS, different.”
And that, Chris, is key. Don’t worry, Anwar will suss it soon. I just can’t tell if he’ll suss it in time to work through his own insecurities or if it will all implode. :(
Please ‘War… this relationship is already something else. More about what you BOTH want rather than what you think is wanted from you. Try to keep hold of that.
My cat is like that when I shut the bedroom door. I gotta lock him out because he will totally jump on the bed with us and give a look like, “Hey, you’re just lying there, you’re not doing anything, you can totally be petting me right now.” He’ll try to tear the door down if it’s closed for more than 10 minutes.
And seriously, Anwar, stop opening your mouth. sigh…awkwardness continues.