Twenty-ninth Run

After hearing those words, Liam's face paled. His heart pounded so crazy that it wasn't easy to conceal.

Brandon, sitting beside Liam, couldn't help but notice the tremors in Liam's hands and the unease in his eyes. He could tell by just the breathing itself. Sensing something amiss, Brandon gently placed a hand on Liam's hands. He squeezed it a little, and that made Liam scratch his head.

"Hey, Liam," Brandon called him softly, "is everything alright? You seem a bit off."

The way Brandon coaxed his man, Hannah, as well as his boyfriend, Marcky, had goosebumps. They've known Brandon for a long time, and he couldn't even smile. His eyes were cold, as if he were ready to be his meal. Right now, seeing him soft and trying to calm his lover is a rare and very impressive moment for the two of them.

Liam took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. "It's just..." he paused, biting his lower lip. "Thinking about what Hannah said, about someone missing something important. What if that pers