Allow me to explain my recent absence.

I haven't updated in a few months, as you all know. However, I do have more than a good reason, as you can imagine.

1.) School started, and this year I have four AP classes, and each are demanding, therefore my attention goes to school first. And in order to do well, studying takes up most to all of my time. The rest goes towards sports, family, and friends.

2.) Writer's block. Yes, it's a bit cliche, but as of now as most of you know, in A Real Pain In The Neck, the chapters have been fillers. The next chapter I had planned was going to build up to the of the story, however since it has been so long since I've written on the story, I forgot how I wanted to go about it.

3.) Recently, about two weeks ago actually, my parents told me that they were getting a divorce. Before this I'd already been worried because things were obviously tense between them, and it stressed me out. It will take a while before the actual papers can be filed and everything, but since my elder sister is out of the house, I have to be the strong one for my younger brother. And right now it's stressful, seeing as it's still fresh, then adding school stress and the fact that soon I'm going to have to try and figure out what college I'll be going to, etc, since I'm currently a junior in high school.

Another thing. I really appreciate all of your concern. Some of you have messaged me, and it's not that I didn't appreciate it and didn't message back. I decided I should tell everyone rather than the three or so people that have messaged me, voicing their concern.

And while I do appreciate it when you guys encourage me to update my stories, going on my wall and messaging me to update is a bit...much. Please understand this site, and my stories, are NOT my first priority by far. And sometimes when too many people ask me to update, it kind of deters me from doing so. Going so far as telling me to update because no other stories are is a bit ridiculous. I repeat, I have other things in my life that come before my fanfiction writing.

I write when I'm in the mood, not when I'm told or asked to.

On that note, I'm considering asking someone to co-author one or most of my stories and help me with the plot, etc.

If you would like to help me, please message privately me with this form filled out;

What I can call you: (name, nickname, etc.)

How old are you?: (If you're not comfortable saying so, it's okay. Just say so.)

Do you have fanfic writing experience? Co-authoring experience?:

Is English your first language? Are you completely fluent?:

What story would you like to co-author? Are you willing to co-author more than one?:

It will take me a bit of time to choose a co-author. I need to talk to everyone and see who I can trust before I allow them to co-author.

Thank you to everyone who read this, and I hope it clears some things up.

Love from me,

RayneInspiritExotic