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* WillTheyOrWontThey: TheyDo.
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* CoitusEnsues: Twice. The first instance takes place sometime after they've started making out on the regular.
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* BigEater: At one point in the story, Robert orders two double cheeseburgers, two large fries, two orders of chicken nuggets, two apple pies, and a sundae from McDonalds.
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* BigEater: At one point in the story, Robert orders two double cheeseburgers, two large fries, two orders of chicken nuggets, two apple pies, and a sundae from McDonalds.UsefulNotes/McDonalds.
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* TheBigDamnKiss: [[spoiler:Just before Robert comes out to his parents, he does this right in front of a friend of his and Pete's]].
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* TheBigDamnKiss: Robert and Pete share a huge one near the end of the book. [[spoiler:Just before Robert comes out to his parents, he does this right in front of a friend of his and Pete's]].
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* HeroicBSoD: Happens to Robert a few times. [[spoiler:Most notably after he and his parents have their falling out]].
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* HeroicBSoD: HeroicBSOD: Happens to Robert a few times. [[spoiler:Most notably after he and his parents have their falling out]].
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* AngstComa
AngstComa: Happens a few times within the book. Of particular note, it happens to Robert after a fight with Pete.
*AnguishedOutburst
AnguishedOutburst: Happens twice in the book. One happens while drunk.
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* CharacterDevelopmentCharacterDevelopment: The main character goes through quite a bit of character development as the book progresses. He goes from someone who abhors himself to someone that can accept the way he is, as well as love himself.
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* ChubbyChaser: Pete.
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Eventually, Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: [[spoiler:When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* CoaxThemOutOfTheCloset: Pete suggests this to Robert a few times.
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* CooldownHug: [[spoiler:After coming out to his parents and being rejected, Robert has a breakdown. Pete tries this tactic to calm him down, but it doesn't work]].
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* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Eventually, Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: [[spoiler:When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* CoaxThemOutOfTheCloset: Pete suggests this to Robert a few times.
* CoitusEnsues
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* ChubbyChaser: Pete.
Pete. He doesn't find skinny men unattractive, he just finds bigger men more attractive.
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Eventually, Robert comes out to Pete'smother.mother, he and Pete's suitemate Erick, then his parents.]]
* ClosetKey:[[spoiler:When Robert's happened around the time he was 13, Robert had one 13. [[spoiler:Specifically, in the form of his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
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come out of the closet.
*CoitusEnsues
CoitusEnsues: Twice. The first instance takes place sometime after they've started making out on the regular.
* CooldownHug: Attempted a few times throughout the book with varying results. [[spoiler:After coming out to his parents and being rejected, Robert has a breakdown. Pete tries this tactic to calm him down, but it doesn't work]].
*ComfortFood
ComfortFood: A lot of the food Robert binge eats (and stuff he typically consumes outside of his binges) qualifies as ComfortFood.
*ComingOfAgeQueerRomanceComingOfAgeQueerRomance: The whole book is Robert's journey toward accepting his sexuality.
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Eventually, Robert comes out to Pete's
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* ConsolationBackfire
ConsolationBackfire: After their split, Robert attempts to console himself with the thought that he would no longer be lying to his parents, along with many other reasons. It's unsuccessful.
*CoquettishLipBiting
CoquettishLipBiting: Pete does this while showing his reaction to Robert's playing tag football.
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* DarkestHourDarkestHour: The main character has his darkest hour after finally having enough with how he's treated. [[spoiler:Fed up with lying to his parents and fed up with the way they treat him, along with his anger over their treatment of Pete, Robert comes out to his parents. Sadly, they can't accept it and disown him. This leads to a very deep depression episode]].
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* DevotedToYou: Robert can't imagine life without Pete
* DismissingACompliment: Robert is surprised Pete finds him attractive.
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* DespairEventHorizon
DespairEventHorizon: Considering his parents' deeply religious views, and the stereotypes they believe, it's no surprise Robert has one.
* DevotedToYou: Robert can't imagine life withoutPete
Pete. Just imagining it scares him.
* DismissingACompliment: Initially, Robert is surprised Pete finds himattractive.
attractive since his looks has always been viewed in the negative. He thinks Pete is just being nice.
* DownerBeginning: The prologue shows the beginning of Robert's eating disorder. Food became his distraction.
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DrowningMySorrows: Twice. Both times, Robert drinks only to drown his sorrows. He muses that if alcohol were available to him as a kid, he'd be well on his way to being a full-blown drunk.
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* FamilyOfChoice: [[spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
* FatAndSkinny
* FatBestFriend: Robert is this for Pete.
* EstrangedSoapFamily: [[spoiler:Robert's parents don't attend his college graduation in the epilogue]].
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* EarnYourHappyEnding: And how!
how! In Robert's case, he needs to learn to accept himself and overcome his issues.
* EstrangedSoapFamily:[[spoiler:Robert's Robert's parents don't love him unconditionally. [[spoiler:They won't even attend his college graduation in during the epilogue]].
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* FamilyOfChoice:[[spoiler:Robert Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
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* FiveStagesOfGrief
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* FlatCharacter: Robert is the only character given any characterization. Everyone else has a one-dimensional personality.
* FlatCharacter: Robert is the only character given any characterization.
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* FreudianExcuse: [[spoiler:Because of his sadness, Robert unintentionally hurts Pete]].
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* HappilyEverAfter
HappilyEverAfter: It could also be interpreted as a BittersweetEnding.
*HeartbreakAndIceCream
HeartbreakAndIceCream: When Robert binges, it's either due to sadness and/or stress. Many of his binges involve sweets.
*HeartfeltApology
HeartfeltApology: Due to some of his choices, Robert gives these to anybody he's unintentionally hurt.
*HeroesWantRedheads
HeroesWantRedheads: Pete's red hair is one of the most noticeable aspects Robert loves.
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* HollywoodKissHollywoodKiss: Robert and Pete share these. Neither one of them has complaints about the other's ability to kiss.
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* HugAndCommentHugAndComment: Robert and Pete have these moments, but Robert has a bad one with his mother. She hugs him, but then comments on his weight…
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* IHaveNoSonIHaveNoSon: Invoked. [[spoiler:His mother practically says it to him after he comes out]].
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* ImagineSpot: During a car ride while his father is talking ''at'' him about the future. Robert sees himself coming home to Pete.
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* ImagineSpot: During a car ride while his father is talking ''at'' him about the future.future, no less. Robert sees himself coming home to Pete.
*InsecureLoveInterestInsecureLoveInterest: Robert… My God, Robert! Considering his upbringing, it makes sense.
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* InterruptedIntimacy: [[spoiler:Robert's parents walk in on Robert and Pete kissing. DramaEnsues]].
* ItsAllMyFault
* ItsNotYouItsMe
* ItsOkayToCry
* JustTheWayYouAre
* KissingUnderTheInfluence: [[spoiler:Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
* KnightInShiningArmor: Robert views Pete as a knight in shining armor-type, as well as the rest of Pete's family. Considering Robert's own family, this should be no surprise.
* LGBTAwakening: [[spoiler:Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons, shirtless]].
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* ItsNotYouItsMe
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* JustTheWayYouAre
* KissingUnderTheInfluence: [[spoiler:Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
* KnightInShiningArmor: Robert views Pete as a knight in shining armor-type, as well as the rest of Pete's family. Considering Robert's own family, this should be no surprise.
* LGBTAwakening: [[spoiler:Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons, shirtless]].
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* InterruptedIntimacy: Played straight. [[spoiler:Robert's parents walk in on Robert and Pete kissing. DramaEnsues]].
*ItsAllMyFault
ItsAllMyFault: Robert has a bad habit of blaming himself for his parents' shortcomings.
*ItsNotYouItsMe
ItsNotYouItsMe: Robert says this to Pete while explaining some of his behavior. [[spoiler:Upon seeing what Pete was watching on his computer, Robert freaks out. Later on, when Pete is trying to explain himself, Robert says it's wrong. However, he wasn't referring to Pete, he was referring to himself]].
*ItsOkayToCry
ItsOkayToCry: Normally, Pete would rather Robert because he's hungry or enjoying a snack, not because he's nervous. However, there is one in-the-moment instance where he's totally fine with Robert using his go to binge eating for comfort. It's a weird variation of ItsOkayToCry. Also played straight in different instances.
*JustTheWayYouAre
JustTheWayYouAre: Pete loves Robert as is.
* KissingUnderTheInfluence:[[spoiler:Thanks Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
this.
* KnightInShiningArmor: Robert views Pete as a knight in shining armor-type, as well as the rest of Pete's family. Considering Robert'sown family, upbringing, this should be no surprise.
* LGBTAwakening: Courtesy of his ClosetKey. [[spoiler:Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons, shirtless]].
*LonerTurnedFriend
LoveEpiphany: Soon enough, Robert realizes he's falling for Pete, and vice versa.
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ManHug: Played straight with Robert, but averted with his father (who prefers a handshake over physical affection).
*TheMatchmaker
TheMatchmaker: Robert's mother will play matchmaker for her son, much to his chagrin.
*MatchmakerFailure
MatchmakerFailure: … And his mother fails because she sets him up with a girl.
*MeetTheInLaws
MeetTheInLaws: Robert gets to meet Pete's mother before anyone is aware of their relationship.
* MenDontCry:Averted.
Averted. Considering the subject matter, it's justified.
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MessOfWoe: Robert has his fair share of breakdowns throughout the story.
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OddCouple: Robert is a chubby computer whiz introvert. Pete is a skinny liberal arts extrovert. Together, they fall in love!
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OfficialCouple: Robert & Pete.
* OfficialCoupleOrdealSyndrome: Andhow!
how! Not only do they have to contend with Robert's eating disorder, they have to contend with Robert's religious parents.
*OhCrapOhCrap: Robert has a few of these moments, but one notable example occurs after he witnesses Pete kissing someone else.
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OneTrueLove: Robert and Pete are each other's one true love.
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* PleaseIWillDoAnythingPleaseIWillDoAnything: Robert would even lose weight if it meant getting Pete back. [[spoiler:This happens after a drunken Robert witnesses Pete sharing a kiss with his blind date. Robert echoes this sentiment the morning after, but instead of saying he'll lose weight, he promises to meet Pete's mother as his boyfriend]].
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* RomanceCoverScenethat. Subverted because Robert doesn't outright say he's gay, but there's enough evidence for Pete to surmise the truth.
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* RuleOfRomanticRuleOfRomantic: In their dorm room, Robert and Pete have many romantic moments. One notable example is watching movies together.
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TragicHero: Robert goes through a lot of heartbreak.
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AWeightyAesop: Binge eating will exacerbate your issues.
*WeightWoe
WeightWoe: Robert has these woes, but there usually much more prevalent around his parents.
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YouAreNotAlone: Pete makes Robert feel a lot less alone. He can also relate to his AbhorrentAdmirer because like her, he knows what it's like to be looked down upon because of appearance.
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* UnfortunateImplications: Even though he doesn't literally say it, Erick figures Robert doesn't need to worry about Pete hitting on him (at this moment in the story, Robert isn't out, so everyone assumes he's straight). This implies gay men wouldn't be attracted to him (Robert). At the same time, Erick manages to imply gay men will flirt with conventionally good looking straight men.
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* FridgeSadness: Their relationship can easily boil down to "broken guy gets fixed by a vaguely ManicPixieDreamBoy". Robert's main motivation to change is tied with his relationship.
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* UnfortunateImplication: UnfortunateImplications: Even though he doesn't literally say it, Erick figures Robert doesn't need to worry about Pete hitting on him (at this moment in the story, Robert isn't out, so everyone assumes he's straight). This implies gay men wouldn't be attracted to him (Robert). At the same time, Erick manages to imply gay men will flirt with conventionally good looking straight men.
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* DysfunctionalFamily: Subverted in Robert's case. Both of his parents don't love him unconditionally. It's more apparent with his father than his mother.
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* DysfunctionalFamily: Subverted in Robert's case. Robert's family life appears functional, but is anything but. Both of his parents don't love him unconditionally. It's more apparent with his father than his mother.
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* LGBTAwakening: [[spoiler:Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].
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* LGBTAwakening: [[spoiler:Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees a shirtless his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].Irons, shirtless]].
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* MadeMyselfSad: Thinking about his life causes Robert's sadness to escalate. TruthInTelevision
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* MadeMyselfSad: Thinking about his life causes Robert's sadness to escalate. TruthInTelevisionTruthInTelevision.
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--> Seeing Pete's reaction gets Robert going.
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* NotUnderTheParentsRoof: Should Robert stay at Pete's house, this rule is implied. Pete's mother tells Robert her and her husband are a little old-fashioned in the sense that Robert and Pete would have separate rooms.
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* NotUnderTheParentsRoof: Should Robert stay at Pete's house, this rule is implied. Pete's mother tells Robert her she and her husband are a little old-fashioned in the sense that Robert and Pete would have separate rooms.
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* PoppingButtons: Weight gains leads to clothing not fitting Robert.
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* PoppingButtons: Weight gains leads lead to Robert's clothing not fitting Robert.
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* TheScapegoat: Pete offers to be this. [[S up or down the doorway Xpoiler
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* TheScapegoat: Pete offers to be this. [[S up or down the doorway Xpoiler[[spoiler:Unfortunately, this would be justifying Robert's parents' DepravedHomosexual views]].
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* UndressedForTheOccasion: Invoked by Robert. Pete and his family invite Robert to dinner, but all Robert has to wear is dirty clothing. His clean clothes don't fit because of his recent weight gains.
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* UndressedForTheOccasion: UnderdressedForTheOccasion: Invoked by Robert. Pete and his family invite Robert to dinner, but all Robert has to wear is dirty clothing. His clean clothes don't fit because of his recent weight gains.
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* BigEater: At one point in the story, Robert orders two double cheeseburgers, two large fries, two orders of chicken nuggets, two apple pies, and a sundae from McDonald's.
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* BigEater: At one point in the story, Robert orders two double cheeseburgers, two large fries, two orders of chicken nuggets, two apple pies, and a sundae from McDonald's.McDonalds.
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--> The first one is when he begins to realize his sexual identity. His happy childhood effectively ended the day he saw his ClosetKey.
--> Then, he temporarily loses his best friend.
--> Finally, his family relationship is forever altered.
--> Then, he temporarily loses his best friend.
--> Finally, his family relationship is forever altered.
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* FreudianExcuse: [[spoiler:Because of his sadness, Robert unintentionally hurts Pete.
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* FreudianExcuse: [[spoiler:Because of his sadness, Robert unintentionally hurts Pete.Pete]].
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* ADatewithRosiePalms: During one of their make-out sessions, Robert admits to Pete he sometimes thinks about him. Pete says the same thing, then posits they can do one better. Sexy antics ensue.
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* ADatewithRosiePalms: ADateWithRosiePalms: During one of their make-out sessions, Robert admits to Pete he sometimes thinks about him. Pete says the same thing, then posits they can do one better. Sexy antics ensue.
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* AbusiveParents: Robert's parents are emotionally abusive, though his mom is a little less so than his father, hiding her criticisms behind an I-only-want-what's-best-for-you attitude. Either way, his parents' view of him leads to ForYourOwnGood and ToughLove.
* AdultsAreUseless: Specifically Robert's parents. Their conditional love, criticism, and stance on homosexuality have compounded his eating disorder. Moreover, their attempts to "help" him haven't helped him at all.
* AllGaysArePromiscuous: Averted. The story doesn't portray gay men as promiscuous. But, Robert's mother invokes the trope, "They can't help themselves".
* AdultsAreUseless: Specifically Robert's parents. Their conditional love, criticism, and stance on homosexuality have compounded his eating disorder. Moreover, their attempts to "help" him haven't helped him at all.
* AllGaysArePromiscuous: Averted. The story doesn't portray gay men as promiscuous. But, Robert's mother invokes the trope, "They can't help themselves".
* TheAtoner: Robert vows to be a better boyfriend.
* BigEater: At one point in the story, Robert orders two double cheeseburgers, two large fries, two orders of chicken nuggets, two apple pies, and a sundae from McDonald's.
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* CaughtWithYourPantsDown: Not of the masturbatory nature, but treated that way.
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* CaughtWithYourPantsDown: Not of the masturbatory nature, but treated that way.way by the person being caught.
* CharacterDevelopment
* CharacterizationMarchesOn: There's a huge amount of difference between Chapter 1 Robert versus Epilogue Robert. Justified because of a time jump.
* CharacterDevelopment
* CharacterizationMarchesOn: There's a huge amount of difference between Chapter 1 Robert versus Epilogue Robert. Justified because of a time jump.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Starts at the age of thirteen for Robert.
* DarkestHour
* ADatewithRosiePalms: During one of their make-out sessions, Robert admits to Pete he sometimes thinks about him. Pete says the same thing, then posits they can do one better. Sexy antics ensue.
* DeliciousDistraction: Robert started using food as a distraction when he was thirteen.
* DepravedHomosexual: Invoked by Robert's parents. [[spoiler:They even attempt to get Robert assigned to a new room just to get him away from Pete]].
* DarkestHour
* ADatewithRosiePalms: During one of their make-out sessions, Robert admits to Pete he sometimes thinks about him. Pete says the same thing, then posits they can do one better. Sexy antics ensue.
* DeliciousDistraction: Robert started using food as a distraction when he was thirteen.
* DepravedHomosexual: Invoked by Robert's parents. [[spoiler:They even attempt to get Robert assigned to a new room just to get him away from Pete]].
* EndOfAnAge: Robert goes through a few of these.
--> The first one is when he begins to realize his sexual identity. His happy childhood effectively ended the day he saw his ClosetKey.
--> Then, he temporarily loses his best friend.
--> Finally, his family relationship is forever altered.
--> The first one is when he begins to realize his sexual identity. His happy childhood effectively ended the day he saw his ClosetKey.
--> Then, he temporarily loses his best friend.
--> Finally, his family relationship is forever altered.
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* FatBestFriend: Robert.
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* FatAndSkinny
* FatBestFriend:Robert.Robert is this for Pete.
* FatSlob: Robert temporarily has a slob phase. Also, invoked by his father when telling Robert his weight could affect his employability.
* FatBestFriend:
* FatSlob: Robert temporarily has a slob phase. Also, invoked by his father when telling Robert his weight could affect his employability.
* FlatCharacter: Robert is the only character given any characterization. Everyone else has a one-dimensional personality.
* FormerlyFit: Before his LGBTAwakening, Robert was skinny. Afterwards, he slowly started gaining weight.
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* FridgeSadness: Their relationship can easily boil down to "broken guy gets fixed by ManicPixieDreamBoy". Robert's main motivation to change is tied with his relationship woes.
* FriendlessBackground: Robert before college.
* FriendlessBackground: Robert before college.
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* FridgeSadness: Their relationship can easily boil down to "broken guy gets fixed by a vaguely ManicPixieDreamBoy". Robert's main motivation to change is tied with his relationship woes.
relationship.
* FreakinessShame: Applies to Robert's weight and sexual identity. He gets better.
* FriendlessBackground:Robert before college.Implied with Robert. When he thinks about losing Pete as a friend, he never wants to make another friend again so he can avoid the sadness.
* FreakinessShame: Applies to Robert's weight and sexual identity. He gets better.
* FriendlessBackground:
* GodIsGood: The main character hails from a religious background. Robert eventually distances himself from said background, but it's implied he simply changed his mind on some of those beliefs.
* GuiltComplex: Whenever his parents bring up the subject of his weight, Robert feels guilty.
--> He also feels a considerable amount of guilt over his sexuality at the beginning of the book.
* GuiltComplex: Whenever his parents bring up the subject of his weight, Robert feels guilty.
--> He also feels a considerable amount of guilt over his sexuality at the beginning of the book.
* HopeSpot: Robert's visit with his parents during spring break causes him a huge amount of stress, but he instantly feels better the moment he enters his dorm room and sees Pete. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, he forgot to grab the scale his mother had given him and had forgotten to lock the door. DramaEnsues]].
* IAmNotPretty: Robert is convinced he's unattractive. But, Pete would beg to differ.
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* IdentityBreakdown: Robert wrestles with his sexual identity.
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* IdentityBreakdown: For half of the book, Robert wrestles with accepting his sexual identity.identity and how it could affect his familial relationships.
* IShouldHaveBeenBetter: These moments are especially prevalent when Robert is visiting his parents.
* ImagineSpot: During a car ride while his father is talking ''at'' him about the future. Robert sees himself coming home to Pete.
* ImagineSpot: During a car ride while his father is talking ''at'' him about the future. Robert sees himself coming home to Pete.
* InternalizedCategorism: Robert's internalized homophobia.
* JustTheWayYouAre
--> Seeing Pete's reaction gets Robert going.
* MiseryBuildsCharacter
* MoodWhiplash: Happens at the end of Robert's spring break. [[spoiler:When Robert finally gets back from spring break, his stress instantly melts away when he sees Pete. Unfortunately, it returns the moment his parents walk in on him and Pete kissing]].
* MustMakeAmends: Robert contemplates ways to make up for not calling Pete during winter break.
* MustMakeAmends: Robert contemplates ways to make up for not calling Pete during winter break.
* NiceGuy: Robert doesn't want to hurt anybody, but it sometimes happens despite his good intentions. Unfortunately, one attempt at being nice backfires spectacularly.
* ObsessedWithFood: When Robert is binge eating, he's obsessed with eating more. However, this isn't the case when Pete is making him happy.
* OhCrap
--> Also, since Pete's five-year-old sister is having a meal with them at the same time, it's a good idea to keep details minimal.
--> He also can't bring himself to say the word "boyfriend" until just before he and Pete reconcile.
* PoppingButtons: Weight gains leads to clothing not fitting Robert.
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* PrettyBoy: This is how Pete is described. [[spoiler:Erick sets Pete up with one during his and Robert's split]].
* ProneToTears: Robert. Though, so is Pete.
* ProneToTears: Robert. Though, so is Pete.
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* PrettyBoy: This is how Pete is described.Robert views Pete. [[spoiler:Erick sets Pete up with one during his and Robert's split]].
* ProneToTears: Robert. Though, so is Pete. Justified considering the plot.
* PunctuatedForEmphasis
* ProneToTears: Robert. Though, so is Pete. Justified considering the plot.
* PunctuatedForEmphasis
* RoundedCharacter: Robert. Of course, considering he's the main character…
* SafeZoneHopeSpot: For the most part, Robert's dorm room has been his safe space throughout the story. However, it only takes one moment of letting his guard down and he finds himself in a HopeSpot.
* TheScapegoat: Pete offers to be this. [[S up or down the doorway Xpoiler
* StaticCharacter: Everyone else except Robert.
* SweetTooth: Robert has a definite sweet tooth. Many of his snacks are sweets.
* TakingTheHeat: Pete offers to do this. [[spoiler:After Robert's parents disown him, Pete offers to take the heat so Robert's parents will only blame him for their falling out. Unfortunately, this would be painting himself as a predator trying to seduce their son.]]
* TakingTheHeat: Pete offers to do this. [[spoiler:After Robert's parents disown him, Pete offers to take the heat so Robert's parents will only blame him for their falling out. Unfortunately, this would be painting himself as a predator trying to seduce their son.]]
* TemporaryBulkChange: Robert's weight fluctuates throughout the story.
* ThisIsUnforgivable: Robert knows his parents will never accept him if they find out he's gay. [[spoiler:Once they know, his parents completely disown him. Though, in the epilogue, it's mentioned Robert's mother talked with him on the phone when he recently called. However, seeing as we're talking about the epilogue, this isn't explored]].
* WakeUpCall: Robert has one. [[spoiler:Specifically because after Pete breaks up with him, he witnesses Pete kissing another man]].
* AWeightyAesop
* WeightWoe
* AWeightyAesop
* WeightWoe
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* YouAreNotAlone
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* YouAreNotAloneYouAreFat: Averted. Outright stated by Pete's little sister, but she didn't mean anything bad.
* YouAreNotAlone
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Robert has one for a single chapter. [[spoiler:The admirer-in-question is Jessica, a high school senior Robert's mother invites over. Results in a MatchmakerFailure]].
* {{Angst}}: It wouldn't be a young adult novel without angst.
* AngstComa
* AnguishedOutburst
* AppearanceAngst
* AngstComa
* AnguishedOutburst
* AppearanceAngst
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* AttractivenessDiscrimination: Played straight with Robert because of his body type. Averted in a later instance. [[spoiler: When Robert goes home for winter break, his mother sets him up with a chubby girl. She instantly develops feelings for Robert after he compliments her in an attempt to make her feel better.]]
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* AttractivenessDiscrimination: Played straight with Robert because of his body type. Robert ruminates that being fat also provided the perfect excuse for why he never dated in high school. Averted in a later instance. [[spoiler: When Robert goes home for winter break, his mother sets him up with a chubby girl. She instantly develops feelings for Robert after he compliments her in an attempt to make her feel better.]]
* BrokenBird: Robert. Due to a combination of his upbringing and denial of his sexuality, Robert isn't the picture of good mental health.
* CannotSpitItOut: Robert has a hard time expressing his feelings. Sadly, this is a major reason for why he is a binge eater.
* CaughtWithYourPantsDown: Not of the masturbatory nature, but treated that way.
* CannotSpitItOut: Robert has a hard time expressing his feelings. Sadly, this is a major reason for why he is a binge eater.
* CaughtWithYourPantsDown: Not of the masturbatory nature, but treated that way.
* CoitusEnsues
* ConsolationBackfire
* CrushBlush
* DespairEventHorizon
* DismissingACompliment: Robert is surprised Pete finds him attractive.
* DownerBeginning: The prologue shows the beginning of Robert's eating disorder.
* DownerBeginning: The prologue shows the beginning of Robert's eating disorder.
* DumbStruck
* EarnYourHappyEnding: And how!
* EverybodyCries
* FellAsleepCrying
* FirstLove: Pete is Robert's first love. Implied with Pete, but never outright stated.
* FiveStagesOfGrief
* ForgetsToEat: Inverted due to Robert's eating disorder. Subverted because he replaces meals with sweets.
* FreudianExcuse: [[spoiler:Because of his sadness, Robert unintentionally hurts Pete.
* FridgeSadness: Their relationship can easily boil down to "broken guy gets fixed by ManicPixieDreamBoy". Robert's main motivation to change is tied with his relationship woes.
* FiveStagesOfGrief
* ForgetsToEat: Inverted due to Robert's eating disorder. Subverted because he replaces meals with sweets.
* FreudianExcuse: [[spoiler:Because of his sadness, Robert unintentionally hurts Pete.
* FridgeSadness: Their relationship can easily boil down to "broken guy gets fixed by ManicPixieDreamBoy". Robert's main motivation to change is tied with his relationship woes.
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* HasAType: Pete admits to being a chubbychaser.
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* GuiltyPleasures: Robert feels guilty when eating around his parents.
* HasAType: Pete admits to being achubbychaser.chubby chaser.
* HappilyEverAfter
* HasAType: Pete admits to being a
* HappilyEverAfter
* HeroicBSoD
* HisOwnWorstEnemy: Robert is his own worst enemy before his temporary breakup with Pete. Also applies with his binge eating.
* HollywoodKiss
* HisOwnWorstEnemy: Robert is his own worst enemy before his temporary breakup with Pete. Also applies with his binge eating.
* HollywoodKiss
* ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe
* IdentityBreakdown: Robert wrestles with his sexual identity.
* IdentityBreakdown: Robert wrestles with his sexual identity.
* InsecureLoveInterest
* TheInternetIsForPorn: Robert finds out Pete's sexuality when he catches the latter watching porn.
* InterruptedIntimacy: [[spoiler:Robert's parents walk in on Robert and Pete kissing. DramaEnsues]].
* ItsAllMyFault
* TheInternetIsForPorn: Robert finds out Pete's sexuality when he catches the latter watching porn.
* InterruptedIntimacy: [[spoiler:Robert's parents walk in on Robert and Pete kissing. DramaEnsues]].
* ItsAllMyFault
* ItsOkayToCry
* KnightInShiningArmor: Robert views Pete as a knight in shining armor-type, as well as the rest of Pete's family. Considering Robert's own family, this should be no surprise.
* LoveEpiphany
* LoveHurts
* LoveHurts
* LoveObstructingParents: Though clueless about their son's feelings throughout most of the story, Robert parents are this for Pete.
* LoveRedeems: Robert becomes a mentally healthier person because of love.
* MadeMyselfSad: Thinking about his life causes Robert's sadness to escalate. TruthInTelevision
* AManIsAlwaysEager: Watching Robert play tag football gets Pete going.
* LoveRedeems: Robert becomes a mentally healthier person because of love.
* MadeMyselfSad: Thinking about his life causes Robert's sadness to escalate. TruthInTelevision
* AManIsAlwaysEager: Watching Robert play tag football gets Pete going.
* MenDontCry: Averted.
* MomentOfWeakness
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone
* MyGreatestFailure
* NoPeekingRequest
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone
* MyGreatestFailure
* NoPeekingRequest
* NotUnderTheParentsRoof: Should Robert stay at Pete's house, this rule is implied. Pete's mother tells Robert her and her husband are a little old-fashioned in the sense that Robert and Pete would have separate rooms.
* OfficialCoupleOrdealSyndrome: And how!
* OneHeadTaller: Shown on the book cover.
* OneHourWorkWeek
* OneThingLedToAnother: Upon being asked how they ended up dating, Robert is mortified at the idea of telling Pete's mother about how he found out Pete's sexuality. Neither he or Pete go into detail.
* OneTrueLove
* OneHeadTaller: Shown on the book cover.
* OneHourWorkWeek
* OneThingLedToAnother: Upon being asked how they ended up dating, Robert is mortified at the idea of telling Pete's mother about how he found out Pete's sexuality. Neither he or Pete go into detail.
* OneTrueLove
* ParalyzingFearOfSexuality: At first, Robert can't even mentally describe himself as gay, only referring to it as "that feeling" or "the feeling".
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* PostStressOvereatingPostStressOvereating: Robert binge eats whenever stressed.
* PreClimaxClimax
* PrettyBoy: This is how Pete is described. [[spoiler:Erick sets Pete up with one during his and Robert's split]].
* ProneToTears: Robert. Though, so is Pete.
* PreClimaxClimax
* PrettyBoy: This is how Pete is described. [[spoiler:Erick sets Pete up with one during his and Robert's split]].
* ProneToTears: Robert. Though, so is Pete.
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* RelationshipCompression
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* TheRevealPromptsRomance: Drunken advances will do that.
* RomanceCoverScene
* RomanticRibbing: Attempted by Robert, but he finds his attempt cheesy. Pete doesn't seem to mind.
* RuleOfRomantic
* SatelliteLoveInterest: Other than being the love interest for the main character, Pete doesn't get much characterization. Readers don't get to see anything from his point of view, just Robert's.
* RomanceCoverScene
* RomanticRibbing: Attempted by Robert, but he finds his attempt cheesy. Pete doesn't seem to mind.
* RuleOfRomantic
* SatelliteLoveInterest: Other than being the love interest for the main character, Pete doesn't get much characterization. Readers don't get to see anything from his point of view, just Robert's.
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* SexEqualsLove
* SexIsLiberation: In Robert's case, it is, but only during the moment. After everything is said and done though, SexIsLiberation leads to Robert having a better life.
* SexMiseducationClass: Pete laments the current state of sex education for queer kids.
* SexyDiscretionShot: The few sex scenes aren't very graphic.
* SilenceOfSadness
* SleepCute
* SmittenTeenageGirl: Robert attempts to comfort a girl by telling her she's fine just the way she is. She instantly develops a crush on him.
* SoProudOfYou: Whenever Robert shows a step toward better mental health, Pete is proud.
* StoodUp: Pete asks Robert to call him during winter break, but Robert never does. Naturally, Pete is angry about this.
* StrawAngst
* SexIsLiberation: In Robert's case, it is, but only during the moment. After everything is said and done though, SexIsLiberation leads to Robert having a better life.
* SexMiseducationClass: Pete laments the current state of sex education for queer kids.
* SexyDiscretionShot: The few sex scenes aren't very graphic.
* SilenceOfSadness
* SleepCute
* SmittenTeenageGirl: Robert attempts to comfort a girl by telling her she's fine just the way she is. She instantly develops a crush on him.
* SoProudOfYou: Whenever Robert shows a step toward better mental health, Pete is proud.
* StoodUp: Pete asks Robert to call him during winter break, but Robert never does. Naturally, Pete is angry about this.
* StrawAngst
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* TearJerker
* TearsOfRemorse
* TheyDo
* TooUnhappyToBeHungry: Played with. Robert's binge eating is due to sadness and stress.
* TragicHero
* TraumaCongaLine
* UnableToCry
* UndressedForTheOccasion: Invoked by Robert. Pete and his family invite Robert to dinner, but all Robert has to wear is dirty clothing. His clean clothes don't fit because of his recent weight gains.
* UnfortunateImplication: Even though he doesn't literally say it, Erick figures Robert doesn't need to worry about Pete hitting on him (at this moment in the story, Robert isn't out, so everyone assumes he's straight). This implies gay men wouldn't be attracted to him (Robert). At the same time, Erick manages to imply gay men will flirt with conventionally good looking straight men.
* UnresolvedSexualTension
* {{Wangst}}
* WillTheyOrWontThey
* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre
* TearsOfRemorse
* TheyDo
* TooUnhappyToBeHungry: Played with. Robert's binge eating is due to sadness and stress.
* TragicHero
* TraumaCongaLine
* UnableToCry
* UndressedForTheOccasion: Invoked by Robert. Pete and his family invite Robert to dinner, but all Robert has to wear is dirty clothing. His clean clothes don't fit because of his recent weight gains.
* UnfortunateImplication: Even though he doesn't literally say it, Erick figures Robert doesn't need to worry about Pete hitting on him (at this moment in the story, Robert isn't out, so everyone assumes he's straight). This implies gay men wouldn't be attracted to him (Robert). At the same time, Erick manages to imply gay men will flirt with conventionally good looking straight men.
* UnresolvedSexualTension
* {{Wangst}}
* WillTheyOrWontThey
* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre
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* GayAngst: ((Gayngst)): This is what leads to Robert's eating disorder.
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-->-- ''Robert clarifying clarifies his spoken thoughts to Pete''
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* Coming-OutStory: Specifically Robert's story, though Pete has his own coming out early in the story.
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* Coming-OutStory: ComingOutStory: Specifically Robert's story, though Pete has his own coming out moment early in the story.
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* Break-Up/Make-UpScenario
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* Break-Up/Make-UpScenarioBreakUpMakeUpScenario
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* Coming-outStory: Specifically Robert's story, though Pete has his own coming out early in the story.
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* Coming-outStory: Coming-OutStory: Specifically Robert's story, though Pete has his own coming out early in the story.
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* IHaveNoSon!
* It'sNotYou,It'sMe
* It'sNotYou,It'sMe
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* IHaveNoSon!
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* Loner-Turned-FriendLonerTurnedFriend
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* MeetTheIn-Laws
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* MeetTheIn-LawsMeetTheInLaws
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* Please,Don'tLeaveMe!
* Please,IWillDoAnything!
* Post-StressOvereating
* Please,IWillDoAnything!
* Post-StressOvereating
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* Please,Don'tLeaveMe!
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* Second-ActBreakupSecondActBreakup
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His life goes down a different path when he meets his roommate, Pete. Robert is instantly drawn to Pete, though he initially tries to squash his own feelings. However, he finds they're just too strong to ignore.
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His life goes down a different path changes when he meets his roommate, Pete. Robert is instantly drawn to Pete, though he initially tries to squash his own feelings. However, he finds they're just too strong to ignore.
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* Break-Up/Make-upScenario
* ChocolateofRomance: Played with. [[spoiler:In a bid to elicit a smile from Pete, a drunken Robert tries to feed Pete a piece of chocolate]].
* ChocolateofRomance: Played with. [[spoiler:In a bid to elicit a smile from Pete, a drunken Robert tries to feed Pete a piece of chocolate]].
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* Break-Up/Make-upScenario
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* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Later on, the first person to Robert comes out to is Pete's mother.]]
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* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Later on, the first person to [[spoiler:Eventually, Robert comes out to is Pete's mother.]]
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* CoaxThemOutOftheCloset: Pete suggests this to Robert a few times.
* CooldownHug: [[spoiler:Following coming out to his parents, Robert has a breakdown. Pete tries this tactic to calm him down, but it doesn't work]].
* CooldownHug: [[spoiler:Following coming out to his parents, Robert has a breakdown. Pete tries this tactic to calm him down, but it doesn't work]].
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* CoaxThemOutOftheCloset: CoaxThemOutOfTheCloset: Pete suggests this to Robert a few times.
* CooldownHug:[[spoiler:Following [[spoiler:After coming out to his parents, parents and being rejected, Robert has a breakdown. Pete tries this tactic to calm him down, but it doesn't work]].
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* DevotedtoYou: Robert can't imagine life without Pete
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* EatingtheEyeCandy: Both Pete and Robert. Though, in the former's case, it's never completely shown from his point of view.
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* EatingtheEyeCandy: EatingTheEyeCandy: Both Pete and Robert. Though, in the former's case, it's never completely shown from his point of view.
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* FamilyofChoice: [[spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
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* FamilyofChoice: FamilyOfChoice: [[spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
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* FriendswithBenefits: This is what leads to Robert and Pete becoming boyfriends.
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* FriendswithBenefits: FriendsWithBenefits: This is what leads to Robert and Pete becoming boyfriends.
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* HasaType: Pete admits to being a chubbychaser.
* HeartbreakandIceCream
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* HasaType: HasAType: Pete admits to being a chubbychaser.
*HeartbreakandIceCreamHeartbreakAndIceCream
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* HugandComment
* IhaveNoSon!
* IhaveNoSon!
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* KissingundertheInfluence: [[spoiler:Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
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* KissingundertheInfluence: KissingUnderTheInfluence: [[spoiler:Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
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* ParentsWalkinattheWorstTime
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* Post-stressOvereating
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--> ''"It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."''
-->-- ''Robert talking about his body''
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--> ''"It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."''
-->-- ''Roberttalking about clarifies his body''
spoken thoughts to Pete''
-->-- ''Robert
* AttractivenessDiscrimination: Played straight with Robert because of his body type. Averted in a later instance. [[spoiler: When Robert goes home for winter break, his mother sets him up with a chubby girl. She instantly develops feelings for Robert after he compliments her in an attempt to make her feel better.]]
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* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Later on, Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
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* ChocolateofRomance: Played with. [[spoiler:In a bid to elicit a smile from Pete, a drunken Robert tries to feed Pete a piece of chocolate]].
* ChubbyChaser: Pete.
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Later on, the first person to Robert comes out to is Pete's mother.]]
* ChubbyChaser: Pete.
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. [[spoiler:Later on, the first person to Robert comes out to is Pete's mother.]]
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* HasaType: Pete admits to being a chubbychaser.
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* ReadyforLovemaking
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* Second-ActBreakup
* SecretRelationship: A driving force of the plot.
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* SweetheartSipping: An ice cream sundae in lieu of a milkshake.
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* AllGaysLoveTheater: Pete was a drama kid in high school. His favorite musical is [[Musical/Rent]].
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* AllGaysLoveTheater: Pete was a drama kid in high school. His favorite musical is [[Musical/Rent]].Rent.
* BearHug
* BestFriend: Robert and Pete quickly become best friends.
* BestFriend: Robert and Pete quickly become best friends.
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* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on, [[spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on, [[spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
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* TheBigDamnKiss: [[spoiler:Just before Robert comes out to his parents, he does this right in front of a friend of his and Pete's]].
* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified aftercomes coming out to his religious parents]].
* Break-Up/Make-upScenario
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete.Later [[spoiler:Later on, [[spoiler:Robert Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey:When [[spoiler:When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[spoiler:his his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after
* Break-Up/Make-upScenario
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete.
* ClosetKey:
* CooldownHug: [[spoiler:Following coming out to his parents, Robert has a breakdown. Pete tries this tactic to calm him down, but it doesn't work]].
* ComfortFood
* ComfortFood
* CryintoChest
* DrowningMySorrows
* FatBestFriend: Robert.
* FeudEpisode
* FriendlessBackground: Robert before college.
* FriendswithBenefits: This is what leads to Robert and Pete becoming boyfriends.
* FeudEpisode
* FriendlessBackground: Robert before college.
* FriendswithBenefits: This is what leads to Robert and Pete becoming boyfriends.
* HeartbreakandIceCream
* HeartfeltApology
* HugandComment
* HeartfeltApology
* HugandComment
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* LGBTAwakening: Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees [[spoiler:a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].
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* It'sNotYou,It'sMe
* KissingundertheInfluence: [[spoiler:Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
* LGBTAwakening:Robert [[spoiler:Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees [[spoiler:a a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].Irons]].
* Loner-Turned-Friend
* LoveInterest
* ManHug
* TheMatchmaker
* MatchmakerFailure
* MessofWoe
* NoworNeverKiss
* OppositesAttract
* KissingundertheInfluence: [[spoiler:Thanks to some LiquidCourage, Robert does this]].
* LGBTAwakening:
* Loner-Turned-Friend
* LoveInterest
* ManHug
* TheMatchmaker
* MatchmakerFailure
* MessofWoe
* NoworNeverKiss
* OppositesAttract
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* RealMenHateAffection: Applies to Robert's father. Instead of hugging his son, Robert's father shakes his hand.
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* Please,Don'tLeaveMe!
* Please,IWillDoAnything!
* Post-stressOvereating
* RealMenHateAffection: Applies to Robert's father. Instead of hugging his son, Robert's father shakes hishand.hand.
* ReunionKiss: Twice
* StupidSexyFriend: Pete starts off as this regards to Robert.
* YouAreNotAlone
* Please,IWillDoAnything!
* Post-stressOvereating
* RealMenHateAffection: Applies to Robert's father. Instead of hugging his son, Robert's father shakes his
* ReunionKiss: Twice
* StupidSexyFriend: Pete starts off as this regards to Robert.
* YouAreNotAlone
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* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family.[[Spoiler: Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on, [[Spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[Spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on, [[Spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[Spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
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* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family.[[Spoiler: Near [[spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on,[[Spoiler:Robert [[spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of[[Spoiler:his [[spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on,
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of
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* EstrangedSoapFamily: [[Spoiler:Robert's parents don't attend his college graduation in the epilogue]].
* FamilyofChoice: [[Spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
* FamilyofChoice: [[Spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
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* EstrangedSoapFamily: [[Spoiler:Robert's [[spoiler:Robert's parents don't attend his college graduation in the epilogue]].
* FamilyofChoice:[[Spoiler:Robert [[spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
* FamilyofChoice:
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* LGBTAwakening: Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees [[Spoiler:a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].
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* LGBTAwakening: Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees [[Spoiler:a [[spoiler:a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].
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-->-- ''Robert talking about his fat''
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* AllGaysLoveTheater: Pete was a drama kid in high school. His favorite musical is Musical/Rent.
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* AllGaysLoveTheater: Pete was a drama kid in high school. His favorite musical is Musical/Rent.[[Musical/Rent]].
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* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[Spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
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* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[Spoiler:Near [[Spoiler: Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
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--> "This was supposed to be my armor."
--> "What's that?" Pete asked, instantly alert."
--> "Oh, nothing," Robert stuttered, surprised he'd actually said the words out loud.
--> "It didn't sound like nothing. You can talk to me, you know."
--> "It's stupid."
--> "I doubt it. Go on, tell me. What about your armor?"
--> "It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."
--> "What's that?" Pete asked, instantly alert."
--> "Oh, nothing," Robert stuttered, surprised he'd actually said the words out loud.
--> "It didn't sound like nothing. You can talk to me, you know."
--> "It's stupid."
--> "I doubt it. Go on, tell me. What about your armor?"
--> "It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."
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--> "This ''"This was supposed to be my armor."
"''
-->"What's ''"What's that?" Pete asked, instantly alert."
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-->"Oh, ''"Oh, nothing," Robert stuttered, surprised he'd actually said the words out loud.
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-->"It ''"It didn't sound like nothing. You can talk to me, you know."
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-->"It's ''"It's stupid."
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-->"I ''"I doubt it. Go on, tell me. What about your armor?"
armor?"''
-->"It's ''"It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."
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--> "This was supposed to be my armor."
--> "What's that?" Pete asked, instantly alert."
--> "Oh, nothing," Robert stuttered, surprised he'd actually said the words out loud.
--> "It didn't sound like nothing. You can talk to me, you know."
--> "It's stupid."
--> "I doubt it. Go on, tell me. What about your armor?"
--> "It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."
At the age of 13, Robert realized he likes boys. Due to his conservative and religious parents, Robert started coping via binge eating. By the time he starts college, he's gone from a skinny little kid to a chubby young adult.
His life goes down a different path when he meets his roommate, Pete. Robert is instantly drawn to Pete, though he initially tries to squash his own feelings. However, he finds they're just too strong to ignore.
When Robert finds out the feeling is mutual, he's torn between the world of his parents and his own sexuality. But, every time Pete says he likes Robert just the way he is, Robert's heart flutters. He's smitten, and he doesn't think there's any way to go back.
''The Way You Are'' is a coming-of-age young adult novel by LJ Mile.
* AllGaysLoveTheater: Pete was a drama kid in high school. His favorite musical is Musical/Rent.
* ArmouredClosetGay: For half of the novel, Robert is this. As the story progresses, he gets better.
* BigBeautifulMan: In Pete's eyes, Robert is beautiful.
* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[Spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on, [[Spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[Spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* CoaxThemOutOftheCloset: Pete suggests this to Robert a few times.
* ComingofAgeQueerRomance
* Coming-outStory: Specifically Robert's story, though Pete has his own coming out early in the story.
* DysfunctionalFamily: Subverted in Robert's case. Both of his parents don't love him unconditionally. It's more apparent with his father than his mother.
* EstrangedSoapFamily: [[Spoiler:Robert's parents don't attend his college graduation in the epilogue]].
* FamilyofChoice: [[Spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
* Gayngst: This is what leads to Robert's eating disorder.
* IhaveNoSon!
* LGBTAwakening: Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees [[Spoiler:a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].
* ParentsWalkinattheWorstTime
* ThePatriarch: Robert's dad, whom Robert describes as a manly man.
* RealMenHateAffection: Applies to Robert's father. Instead of hugging his son, Robert's father shakes his hand.
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--> "This was supposed to be my armor."
--> "What's that?" Pete asked, instantly alert."
--> "Oh, nothing," Robert stuttered, surprised he'd actually said the words out loud.
--> "It didn't sound like nothing. You can talk to me, you know."
--> "It's stupid."
--> "I doubt it. Go on, tell me. What about your armor?"
--> "It's just…" Robert sighed. "I used to be used skinny."
At the age of 13, Robert realized he likes boys. Due to his conservative and religious parents, Robert started coping via binge eating. By the time he starts college, he's gone from a skinny little kid to a chubby young adult.
His life goes down a different path when he meets his roommate, Pete. Robert is instantly drawn to Pete, though he initially tries to squash his own feelings. However, he finds they're just too strong to ignore.
When Robert finds out the feeling is mutual, he's torn between the world of his parents and his own sexuality. But, every time Pete says he likes Robert just the way he is, Robert's heart flutters. He's smitten, and he doesn't think there's any way to go back.
''The Way You Are'' is a coming-of-age young adult novel by LJ Mile.
* AllGaysLoveTheater: Pete was a drama kid in high school. His favorite musical is Musical/Rent.
* ArmouredClosetGay: For half of the novel, Robert is this. As the story progresses, he gets better.
* BigBeautifulMan: In Pete's eyes, Robert is beautiful.
* BlackSheep: Because of his weight, Robert is the BlackSheep in his family. [[Spoiler:Near the book's ending, Robert's black sheep status is solidified after comes out to his religious parents]].
* ClosetGay: During most of the book, Robert is only out to Pete. Later on, [[Spoiler:Robert comes out to Pete's mother.]]
* ClosetKey: When he was 13, Robert had one in the form of [[Spoiler:his 16-year-old neighbor, Jeremy Irons]].
* CoaxThemOutOftheCloset: Pete suggests this to Robert a few times.
* ComingofAgeQueerRomance
* Coming-outStory: Specifically Robert's story, though Pete has his own coming out early in the story.
* DysfunctionalFamily: Subverted in Robert's case. Both of his parents don't love him unconditionally. It's more apparent with his father than his mother.
* EstrangedSoapFamily: [[Spoiler:Robert's parents don't attend his college graduation in the epilogue]].
* FamilyofChoice: [[Spoiler:Robert views Pete and his family as his own. The same goes for Pete's family]].
* Gayngst: This is what leads to Robert's eating disorder.
* IhaveNoSon!
* LGBTAwakening: Robert realizes he's attracted to men when he sees [[Spoiler:a shirtless Jeremy Irons]].
* ParentsWalkinattheWorstTime
* ThePatriarch: Robert's dad, whom Robert describes as a manly man.
* RealMenHateAffection: Applies to Robert's father. Instead of hugging his son, Robert's father shakes his hand.
