Hayden grabbed the pillow tighter to his chest and exhaled lightly, his heart swirling in a myriad of emotions.However, despite those emotions running through his heart, his eyes were glued to the blank projector in anticipation of the night.After the doctor's diagnosis of Andy, the doctor informed Hayden about how Andy was shutting himself up and how that could be extremely dangerous for Andy's health.The doctor even added that Andy is appearing unresponsive to treatment, and it seems Andy has no interest in living again.Hearing the doctor's explanation, Hayden was alarmed and petrified. Soon, a thought regained its place in his mind, and that was to help Andy avoid sinking into the trauma and help him heal.Hayden knew that Andy was uninterested in letting any of his family members know about what happened to him, and neither did he want Levi to get closer again.And those people Andy shut out were the ones who understood Andy the most.Hayden couldn't even dare to boast that he
‘Sniff. Sniff.' Mia gently pats her eyes with a clean handkerchief. She inhaled and sucked in a cold breath before being able to calm down slightly. Her eyes were reddened and red-rimmed, and her nose was pink—the same condition as the boys. “I’ve never cried or let things out as much as I did tonight, but I won't deny that I feel good, guys. Do you?” Mia posed amidst hiccups before brushing all the red-rimmed boys in the room with a glance. “Can't deny it works, but now I've got a massive headache.” They all croaked out with a wide grin and groaned. “Alright guys, it's a lot better than I expected, so this will be the conclusion of our first performance,” Mia explained, and a resounding clap overtook the room for a few seconds. Mia stood up after a few seconds of trying to restrain her emotions. “So guys, I present to you our next list for tonight's welcome party: doodling and letting out. This exercise involves doodling that person's name, cursing, shading, or writing a letter t
“Now this signifies the end of our doodling and letting-out performance.” Mia suddenly stood up and bowed slightly, causing a fierce clap to resound in the cinema.Mia closed her eyes and inhaled to calm herself down, and by the time she opened her eyes, there was an excited glint flickering past her eyes."Now, boys, I'd like to introduce the next plan of the night, which is karaoke, dancing, and drinking. Just as it implies, this time everyone will sing and yell out their favorite song to their hearts' content while dancing, jumping, and drinking—whatever motion you like. I think it should be called physically letting out or singing and dancing your heart away.” Mia explained, causing a resounding clap from the impressed boys.Although the welcome party was held for Andy in the beginning, they all couldn't deny that this sort of letting-out welcome party helped them a lot. This welcome party was miles better than attending the club to party away. After all, letting it out now is bet
'Zen.' He paused his lips and raised his head, his green eyes filled with sincere longings. 'I missed you. Zen…'His lips curved slightly, and he raised his hand to pat the boy's head. 'Hayde, I missed you…'Upon hearing the reply, his lips curved in a wide grin. He stretched out his hand in a bid to wrap around the person's thin yet strong waist. However, before his hand could successfully wrap around the person…A beautiful and sweet scent gently drifted into his nose.Upon smelling the familiar scent, his nose wrinkled slightly. A chin rests on his shoulder and hands wrap around his waist.His brows crinkled slightly, and a gentle smile slowly lit up on his face, but before it could completely do so, his brows furrowed and his nose flared.Suddenly, his lips parted slightly in a shocked gasp, as if he had just recalled or understood something. Immediately, Hayden's eyes flew wide open in petrification.Hayden subconsciously shivered in fear before looking down at the thin hand that
(Hi everyone. It's been a while. And I know it's such a d**n long time. This author gives a bow to all the ancestors. This author is really sorry. However, here's the good news, this author's schedule has loosen up a bit so cheers to more chapters from now on. Thank you all for staying around. Love you.)Besides, what sort of creepy and wicked friend was this jerk, recording such a scene to threaten him? To think that he gave Andy all his poor love? Only for Andy to stab him ruthlessly. What a cruel letdown. Hayden's voice trembled, “Young master Andy…”Andy's lips curved in a wicked smirk, enjoying how Hayden was begging him for mercy. It's good to have such deep secrets about your friends. Who knows if it will come in handy one day when Hayden refuses to help him?Even though Andy was only joking about the video, he didn't expect Hayden to react so strongly! All in the power of love! All because of Zenos! However, he can't deny that the view of the cold Hayden begging him made him
“Zen!” Hayden cried out and plopped down on the sofa as soon as Zenos picked up the call. He rubbed his chest, thinking that Andy, that heartless jerk, had been so scary this morning. Almost scaring him to death. Moreover, he missed his Zenos a lot.Hayden believed he'd be able to have a fun holiday with the presence of his sweet boyfriend and Andy, but now he couldn't even dump that sick, heartless jerk for Zenos.“Hayden, I’m sorry. I won't be there for the holiday.” Zenos’ calm voice sounded.Zenos and Hayden had planned Zenos’ presence in Grail State for the holiday; unfortunately, it turns out...Calmly, Zenos brushed Levi, who was using work to mask his pain, before focusing on his baby.Hayden's smile froze immediately. Although Hayden wanted to tell Zenos not to visit for the holiday anymore, hearing Zenos be the first to put down their schedule made Hayden panic in fear.Hayden’s smile disappeared, and a rueful smile appeared on his face immediately. Is it due to the past inc
Ignoring me?As soon as Philip turned on his mobile network, that was the certain text that filled his vision.Immediately, a wicked grin broke on Philip’s face, and his illusionary little tail slanted upward. So what if? He wasn’t scared of that person anymore! Not at all!Philip's eyes crinkled in delight as he continued to read the multiple texts sent by the person last night, a taunting expression on his face.Such a lot of messages! Within how many hours? Such a dramatic person! Philip thought and scoffed.Philip closed the chatting app and immediately tapped on the phone app. Without hesitating, he swiftly dialed the first number that topped the list of received and missed calls. That person was the last person Philip talked to last night, but he didn’t bother telling that person that he wouldn’t be using his phone. Why? Philip couldn’t deny that he was using that to satisfy the request of the little devil in his mind. “Hey.” Philip leaned back on the bed and spoke indiffere
Hayden walked down, feeling pleasant to the bone. A grin surfaced on his face, and his green eyes were practically shining due to bliss.His face contorted into a scowl upon seeing Andy nonchalantly licking an ice cream. Is this jerk okay or okay? Eating so many snacks—when did he begin that? Did this little rascal want to stuff himself to death?Hayden’s lips parted to say a word, but before he could say anything... A completely filled with happiness, Philip swooshed past Hayden and waved his hand, a wild grin on his face. “Good morning, bottom. Hi Andy.” he greetedImmediately, Hayden threw a gloomy glare at the little jerk and Andy. That nonsensical brat kept going against him last night, and now he's happily taking the initiative to greet him. As if Hayden will fall for it.Everyone was so happy as soon as they woke up. Hayden must be the only one who woke up on the wrong side of the bed! Hayden grumbled and sat on a lone couch to himself.“Good morning, everyone. Good morning, H
Upon hearing Hayden's words, an amused smile crept on Zenos' face, and he nodded in agreement. He grabbed the boy's hand and placed his head on the boy's shoulder; he kissed the boy's smooth and pale cheek. "Hm, let's stay at home.” Upon hearing Zenos' words, a smile unconsciously lit up on Hayden's face. However, upon realizing that he had just smiled, Hayden quickly puffed out his cheek and looked away. Huff, that Zenos always knows how to placate him and make him smile so easily. So otherworldly!Zenos got down from Hayden and instead wrapped his hands around the boy's waist and pulled him closer. His eyes were fixated on the boy's lips, and their noses brushed against each other. "Stop holding grudges, young master lazy Hayden." He susurrated in a husky and deep voice. A surge of sweet sensation coursed down Hayden's spine, and his face and ears turned red. His lips subconsciously parted. However, before he could blink, the kiss that Hayden expected on his lips didn't happen
Ring The endless ringing of Hayden’s phone made Hayden groan and turn repeatedly. After a few seconds, he opened his eyes and peered at the phone. After seeing the caller, Hayden grabbed a pillow and used it to cover his ears in ‘frustration.’ Hayden shut his eyes, ignored the call, and let it ring. After a few minutes of contemplation and endless ringing, Hayden picked up the call with a scowl. "What?" he articulated coldly. "Where are you?" Zenos inquired, his voice surprisingly gentle; clearly, he knew Hayden was still annoyed at him. The tides sure turned over!Upon hearing Zenos’s words, Hayden’s expression changed. He puffed out his cheeks, and he bellowed, "You think I don't know that you have men following and narrating my movement to you? You jerk!" He harrumphed coldly and cut off the call. Not up to twelve minutes, a calm-looking Zenos strode into the house. His eyes brushed past Hayden’s friends, and upon seeing that Hayden was absent, he nodded to them in greeting.
Hayden stomped into his mansion, his face reddened and his cheeks puffed out in anger. He clenched his fists, several thoughts pervading his mind. To think Zenos didn't follow him at all! Although Hayden said Zenos shouldn’t follow him, he didn’t expect that Zenos would indeed do as Hayden said. Hmph! Who cares anyway? Does he seem like he cares? No. He didn’t. He wasn’t moved a bit. Not a bit. Unfortunately, Hayden’s increasingly reddened eyes betrayed him. The night started so good and beautiful; how can it end like this? He even said that Zenos should give him a break; what if Zenos indeed does as he says… Hayden’s eyes reddened, and he was on the verge of bursting into tears… The sudden scoff of Mason and his sarcastic voice drifted into Hayden’s ear. "Oh. You remember you still have an apartment and friends here?” Mason chided without taking a glance away from his phone or taking a look at Hayden’s face. In fact, he believed that Hayden was there to visit them. “Stupid.” H
Upon seeing Zenos’s back, Zenos’s subordinate's expression changed instantly. One of them pointed at Zenos’s back. "Boss. You're…" Before the subordinates could let out a word, Zenos’s cold gaze swept past them.The subordinates immediately kept their mouths shut and could only watch Zenos stride past them. As soon as Zenos stepped out of the place, the subordinates’ expressions changed and their faces turned cold. How dare these lowly assassins do something like that? The subordinates inwardly swore to make the assassin's last days on earth a living hell! Zenos strode toward Hayden at a long and fast pace. He grabbed Hayden’s hand and dragged him out of the supermarket. As soon as they arrived in the parking lot, Zenos let go of the boy’s hand and scowled, his heart filled with petrification and heartache. What if he didn’t discover the gun and the bullet met Hayden? What if? The thought is enough to send overwhelming fear coursing through Zenos. "Are you crazy? How can you co
Zenos familiarly strode toward the cart section, and grabbed a cart with his right hand, and Hayden’s hands with his left.As soon as the duo left Chips n Chops, Hayden happily suggested that they should go to the city's famous supermarket to get the sketch paper, and once they are done with that, they can continue strolling and find other places to visit!Upon seeing Zenos act so familiarly as if he had been used to this all his life, Hayden’s eyes widened in shock. Hayden has always taken Zenos as someone lofty, high, and mighty who is used to extraordinary actions and not ordinary actions other humans do day-to-day.Hayden’s hand held Zenos’ hand tighter, and his eyes fixed on Zenos’ tall and straight figure. "How can you do this like... like you were familiar with this?" He inquired, his voice filled with shock. Zenos’ lips curved up in amusement. What is this little rascal thinking again? "Familiar." He calmly proclaimed in acquiesence Hearing Zenos’ confirmation made Hayden’
"That moment when you told me you don’t want to have anything to do with me, even though we just met, I became a wreck,” Zenos confessed sincerely, replaying that moment when he stepped into Hayden’s room with snacks only for Hayden to lash out at him.At that time, Zenos believed that he’d never have anything to do with the boy. Who knew that they’d end up becoming so close that they wouldn’t be able to do without each other?The city was cold, and beautiful lights pervaded the city, the cool breeze caressing them softly. Even though the night was cold, somehow being next to each other while holding each other's hands, Hayden and Zenos felt inexplicably warm. The duo couldn’t help thinking inwardly that they needed to be doing more of this from now on reminiscing.Upon recalling that moment, Hayden’s expression changed, and a surge of regret overwhelmed him. Back then, Hayden lashed out at Zenos, thinking that Zenos would coax and explain to him, but he hadn’t expected that in a
"Oh, not again.” Hayden took a step back and exhaled; he puffed out his cheeks and huffed. He made a mistake again! How could he make a mistake for the umpteenth time now? Huff! So infuriating! Hayden’s eyes landed on the drawing, which was now splashed with a different color! Sigh! He gently removed the drawing from the board. Even though he had the idea, he kept making lots of mistakes due to his absentmindedness. Furthermore, he also had a bout of anxiety overwhelming him today. This was all due to the upcoming design exam. In the past, before Hayden set his eyes on Zenos, Hayden had always believed that he wouldn’t venture into design, but ever since he met Zenos, Hayden was inspired to pursue his design career. Hayden believed that in the future, he and Zenos would surely lead the business company to the top. The thought made Hayden’s expression soften and made his bout of anxiety diffuse slightly. Immediately, Hayden felt inspired and a lot of calm; he took a step bac
Hayden leisurely lay on his stomach while flailing his legs, his hand holding his phone tight and his fingers tapping the keyboard rapidly early that morning, leisurely chatting with those rascals in the mansion. It was vivid that Hayden was in a good mood after all; a certain person didn’t wake up with an aching body that morning!Just thinking about it feels great and makes his mood extremely surreal; even his face seems to have a permanent smile on it. Suddenly, the bedroom door was opened, and a darkened face, Zenos, strode into the room at a long and fast pace. Feeling the fierce aura exuding from Zenos, Hayden’s eyes flew wide open, and he turned to Zenos in bewilderment, "What are you… Mmmhhh." Hayden had yet to complete his statement when he was pressed down and kissed ferociously by the dark-faced Zenos. Soon, Hayden was flipped over by Zenos, and his hands were pinned above him. Hayden’s brain rang, and he became alarmed... What. What was happening? How can Zenos pres
Zenos pushed the door and strode into the room calmly. His lips curved up, and he shut the door behind them. The boy had been so sure of trapping Zenos with his plans so much that the boy didn’t bother to shut the door tonight. Only if the boy knew how much Zenos took precautions! Zenos gently sat next to the boy; his soft eyes landed on Hayden's adorable and pure sleeping face. Hayden sleeping like this made him appear so free, pure, and untainted by the world's darkness. It made Zenos want to protect the boy from any harm.Zenos' lips curved up upon recalling the boy’s naughty antics from earlier. His hand fell on the boy’s hair, and he softly brushed Hayden’s hair with his hand. Zenos’s lips curved upward, and a light chuckle spilled past his lips, "How'd you get the mind to torture me, babe?" The boy should have known that riling Zenos’ desire would make Hayden wake up with increasing pain. However, the boy has always been naughty; who knows if the boy enjoys the… Suddenly, H