Reviews for Friends First, Benefits Second
Winzoxox chapter 30 . 9/1
I can’t wait any longer I want to know what happens next. They deserve each other ️
TifaEsque chapter 30 . 8/31
Daaaaaaaaaaaamn. First of awll, I LOVED the Heart-To-Heart moment the Freeman brothers had. Both being open and honest about their feelings to each other, even if they rarely get along. Huey being the patient big brother and Riley being the vulnerable little brother. I just...*Chef's Kiss*. Now with Cindy sayin' yes to Landon? Ugh! I FELT for Riley. The anxiety on his wallk to the house, to getting inside the house and hearing Landon, the hearing about the "good news" and then the moment when he saw the ring? Daaaaaaaaamn.
youngagua chapter 30 . 8/13
Riley needs to listen to Lose Somebody by Kygo and OneRepublic
Chel29 chapter 30 . 7/18
I’ve missed you girl! Lord, I didn’t know that Huey and Jazmine had a falling out before. I’m glad their good now though, hopefully he will propose to her soon, I’m looking forward to that. Lol! I just knew that Cindy would say yes to that lunatic. I don’t trust him one bit. We still need to figure out if Huey had found anything on this dude yet so that he can just go on somewhere. I’m so glad that you updated this girl, I hope you’ll have the time to update “FUR, TDR” as well, there’s absolutely no rush though, as long as you don’t abandon your stories then I’m good. LOL! Keep it up, update soon, and stay safe wherever you are.
Firegirl19 chapter 30 . 7/16
Damnit why?! Huey pleased learn about Landon soon please before something happens to Cindy
IndiaJ chapter 30 . 7/13
I need a EXTREME love scene after you breaking my heart like this. Guys always don’t realize shit till it’s too late. Imma need Cin to cheat on Landon with Riley , please & thank you .
mvsta chapter 30 . 7/13
finally a new chapter holy moly :D
QuestionyTheQuestionMark chapter 30 . 7/13
I'm stressed- just stressed the hell out. But when I saw entanglement I screamed, the internet is undefeated. This chapter hit as always and the shitstorm of next chapter is gonna rain cats and dogs. Please God don't let Riley burn everything to the ground and for Cindy to please leave Lufthansa.
NarutoPlug chapter 30 . 7/12
"Don't hate me too much, yeah?"

No...no, I think I hate you a lot right now...

Lol. JK. Really liked the chapter, especially Huey and Riley having a grown up conversation. It was good to read that.
Now, all that needs to happen is for Lawnmower to get hit by a truck and then life's good.
taydo-the-potato chapter 30 . 7/12
Did the baddest writer in the game drop a new chappie? Oh she did? Oh let's get into it!

Whew Tish, come through with the reality check! It was bound to happen because lord... that man is EXHAUSTING. He wanna be huffy and shit but he and we all know the truth lol

Awwww brother time! We stan a big brother that sneaks us into bars lol. and they were ACTUALLY getting somewhere too! I cannot believe these bitches came out of nowhere and ruined EVERYTHING ugh.

"Married." SCREAM. "Grown." CRYING! "I know we ain't about just skip past that" meeeee bc I was like hello? I'm sorry a pause in the review for the emotional moment I am going through for the convo after. I LOVE them both being vulnerable it makes me feel so good!

OH man that last scene... whew! the drama! I'm ready for it! update soon!
TheMoonlighter01 chapter 30 . 7/12
oh my god you just fucked me aaaalll the way up, my heart was literally thumping as I was reading it

I literally squealed when I saw your notification on my email lol, GREAT chapter as always, your writing really is something else.

Keep up the good work! Update soon!
SuadamPanyuthapum chapter 30 . 7/12
Oh yay you alive lol but in all seriousness, be safe out there. People wylin. Anyway:

At that point you just gotta dip, again, and move on. Let her hold the L. Oh and of course OnlyFans/entanglement made its way into the story
LovinHueyFreeman chapter 30 . 7/12
BABYGOOORRRRLLLL! :D I am SO very proud of you. Finished AND edited this chapter in ONE DAY?! A queen, a legend, we stan.

I am SICK that Tish's POV comes directly after the quote from Huey xD Okayyyy I see you Tish, plugging Fenty Beauty and SavagexFenty AND running an OnlyFans. Get your coins hunty. (She's still a hoe and I still hate her guts, but I'm not a hater lol). And I reiterate: that hoe didn't deserve such a nice gift! Should've gotten a Walmart gift card, bitch you ain't special. But shout out to Riley for painting such a dope piece lol. AYOOOO, Riley's hilarious man. "Oh for real?" I probably would've spazzed out lmao. Lord Jesus, that breakup scene triggered me... had me thinking about *a certain dread head* LMAO VERY well done! Her "scheduled entanglement" I AM DEAD. You won.

Detective Huey has been on the case I see! All droopy eyed and yawning. I see you boo! Get that fake nigga! The Kourt sounds like the best bar "or something" that ever barred or somethinged :)))) Oh damn, I forgot Riley was underage lmfao Huey you suave mfer! Finesse game on 1,000. Girl. The bar conversation between Huey and Riley... actual chills. Had me on the edge of my seat. You seriously KILLED that dialogue. Huey DODGED THAT HOE WITH THE QUICKNESS LMAO. We love to see it. Why can't all guys be as direct about their toxicity as Riley with his "I'm complicated. Sorry." Sigh. And damn, Huey used to be toxic too it seems lol I was completely enamored with his recap on his and Jazmine's breakup though, you did thatttttt. The people NEED to see a little side story or something about those five months please and thank you. Absolutely living for the way Huey is so careful as to not force Riley to share more than he's comfortable with. We all need family like that lol.

She said yes... I die. If she wants Landon to knock her teeth out like Fabolous did Emily B, then more power to her. Damn, Riley... too little too late bud. I feel so bad for him though lol I can't imagine him remaining calm and unbothered after the conversation he just had with Huey. Rooting for him to wild out and fuck shit up lol. Aye, when is someone gonna push Landon's ass off of a cliff btw? Patiently waiting. I cannot WAIT to find out what Huey discovered in his investigation!

WELL DONE my love! Super excited to see what's coming next!
N. Risa chapter 30 . 7/12
(This is N. Chanel btw), girl, I'm so happy you're safe and feel comfortable posting again. It's funny, because I've been thinking of this story today and seeing this in my inbox made me so freaking happy! Just wanted to let you know that i AM SOO READY for this chapter, and you started off with Meg? Whoa, she and Saweetie changed my music tastes for life yooo! I'm HYPED! I miss this story so much, thank you for updating!
Tish knows her angles, gotta respect that! WHATTTT? I mean, i was questioning the potential break up but... WHOA, she's not basic at all, she let go of HIMM?
well, respect to her character. Never be with someone who doesn't have you as number 1 in their heart. The type of messy she would have been wasn't cute... plus... Dolan...
"doesn't trust anyone or anything on this ghetto-ass block" hahaha! Why is that line so me? I swear, back in college, there was this street i had to pass before i got to my apartment and there was a hair saoloon at the corner, who'd leave poorly closed bags of clippings and raggedy ass weave which would be in the streetsm and then some of them would be outside loud and smoking, and my faux bougie ass would mentally scream "The ghetto"
yes... i moved on campus the next semester. No, I don't regret it and I never want to see that street again. Tish girl... i relate so hard!
"For one thing, she wasn't a therapist." Tish needs to write a book! She's a bit of a bitchy individual, but her mom didn't raise a fool. Gotta give her props when she's not being messy. I like her boss ways!
Yikes... she did not... okay, lemme take back a few nice things I've said about her... that's kicking a dead horse. She's ice cold...
Uh... Riley... man, i feel so awks reading this now... i need that GIF with the short stubby kid with the awkward stare because that's exactly how i feel right now xD.
She came up with this whole speech, and he's just like... bruh.
xD I so can't! Okay, he is a KID!
Whoa, he only reacted to 'side chick'... man. what a waste yute (youth)!
I mean... he did, but he also didn't? Gosh, Tish is low key goofy for saying that aloud. hahahah. She's desperate for that last say isn't she. Girl, saying that means you cared and its against that speech you made making it seem like you don't. (B Simone voice) Baby-girl, quit while you're ahead. Don't waste your time on that 'kid'. You know the truth, don't bother boo!
Why is so so bad! leave that lil boy alone now! xD.
Uh, she's low key hurt though, but okay girl. You do you, idrc.
She's too rich to need Onlyfans. Someone likes attentions, doesn't she xDD.
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Huey is such a savage. My goodness!
Twin Brother, ha! Classic! xD
"Bars who know who you are and wouldn't let you in," wow, Esco's got quite the rep. Geez! This boy is absolute tears!
"JAZMINE'S DUMPLINGS AIN'T SHIT" I wanted to cry hahaha! I like how how you write his character. He's true to the "I'm a R.N., we don't talk about our feelings vibes" I love how you're showing how his front isn't fooling anyone unless they subconsciously choose to ignore it. I love how you paint his denial to be so strong, that he denies his denial and is spiraling into a self destructive mess because of it. I'm not saying that I'm glad you wrote him as a wreck, i'm happy at how organic it feels. How his behavior gradually changed with each chapter until it reached a boiling point and he's slowly withering away in the most 'gangsta' way he could. He isn't crying on the outside, and he willed himself not to feel sad on the inside. But he's aware that he feels like shit despite purposely not acknowledging why.
His pride has been constant throughout the whole story and it's ups and downs has been fascinating to read. I love how you just didn't let him drop his pride, but get his brother (who prefers not to get involved in matters like this) to literally pry the hurt outside so he could acknowledge it, in a 'safe' space and with his safety net (alcohol) but with company. (because day drinking alone is sad)
Huey? Hero Complex? Okay then... lol!
Yo, Riley's been drinking and smoking all day, that's a low blow Huey! you gotta make his gig deep sober! Completely sober, that way he cant blame it on the influence later on.
"What do you feel by that" whoa, full-on hood-therapist mode huh? Lol; love it!
"You feel upset?" why do i feel like Huey's mocking... or am I just a cynic?
Is Huey studying psych?
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"Over you"
Yooooo! I'm not gonna be over that line? I'm anxious to read the next line... I'm so giddy! this is hyped! I absolutely love this, sweet, juicy... drama; tea!
YESSS! Or Yikess! Man, idk what to feel right now. I'm so conflicted? omg! Reality tv at its best here!
Whoa, deep.
Your friendship didn't get fucked up from Landon bro, you did that on your own. The psychopath is actually innocent there.
Huey, you know the answer, but i also wanna know what Riley thinks the answer is.
Ha! facts!
More facts. Think carefully boy; you're not as dumb as you act.
He better be giving those girls WATER! When you're that fucked up, you think you want more alcohol, but you don't. PLEASE say he's giving them WATER, because damn, i dont want him as *my* bartender. I'll die xD.
Whoa, Riley's getting grown... that's hot!
"You feel it," whoa... spicy! Aww, i just wanna... aww!
Whoa, those words... sounds like Huey and Jasmine had quite the talk and he memorized each word that stung and fixed the issue to keep her. Wow. Amazing!
Oooh, juicy backstory I didn't know i needed. Idk why, but I feel like I can hear the background music, the stage lighting and the feint smell of alcohol and mix of perfumes. Like... i'm with them, watching, observing; third wheeling.
ohhh, he said the J word
spicy! Picante! Me gusta!
lol, it sure as hell didn't. When she burst in trying to play captain-break-his-heart he was ready to hit her with a bye Felicia. That was so awks xD.
Huey is doing psych! Definitely! or reading a shit tone of psych books! or binge-watching Oprah and Dr Phil.
Lol, Riley's been deflecting whole season. lol. pls.
That was sooo cute!
"sometimes," lol, lil boy, go to bed. pshht. :eye_roll:
hahah I'm thinking, "The Kourt?" Kourtney Kardashian? xD is it? Lol? Idk,the idea just brushed through my mind, lmao.
oohhh, I'm feeling it, I'm feeling it! This is the jitters! I'm sooo hyped for this! yesss! You amazing author YESS!
Hahah, Cindy is Lea Michelle cancelled.
Fuck her, lol. I wanna drag her, and I don't even fight.
This was an enjoyable, remarkable, tell all chapter that tore apart and rebuilt walls that have never been publicly addressed to that degree before. I bow to you, and I'm awaiting the next chapter.
Wew, chile. Cindy likes mess... apparently. Wew, remind me to get some caffeine next time you drop a big one on us like this again.
Much love, and stay safe dear.
xx
CocoaMoon chapter 30 . 7/12
I saw this alert and immediately said “NIGGA WHAAAAAAAT?!” I was so excited! Hope you’re staying safe outchea! This was a great chapter and also fuck Landon and everything he stands for, I hope he chokes
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