This is a really sweet story~ I love all the fics with Paul having a role, really. :D

The one objection I have is with the time frame you put this in, as in Tory's age. I know it's a little thing, but I can't help but notice. You say he's sixteen, but by that point Tory would of been stalking Colin for about two years, making Colin, I would think, a closer friend.

I haven't reread Off*Beat lately, but I don't think Tory would quite act like that at his current age. I think Tory's more immature actions would make more sense if this was when he was 12 or 13, before Colin moved in. I think he'd be a bit more clingy toward Paul then.

Still, this is excellent. I do really like how you did Paul's character. I think his mix of anger and empathy toward Tory is perfect!

I have to reread my Off*Beat now...

really cute

Very sweet. Tory and Paul make cute friends!