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Chapter 40: No more letting you go.
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Troy adjusted his jacket one last time and nodded at his reflection in the mirror. His outfit was on point: blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and a sleek leather jacket that fit him perfectly—just enough to turn heads.Running a hand through his dark hair, he made sure every strand was in place before flashing a small smile at his reflection. His fine features stared back at him, exuding confidence, or at least, that’s what he told himself. "You’ve got this," he muttered under his breath, though he wasn’t entirely sure why he felt so nervous.He was going to see Eric again, this time, as a surprise. It had been twelve days since they’d started seeing each other constantly, and Troy had to admit that Eric was a cool guy although he was annoying at times. Lately, Troy had found himself thinking about Eric more than he wanted to admit. There was something about Eric that drew him in, something he couldn’t quite put into words. The pull was magnetic, almost addictive, and despite the confusi
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Without warning, Tristan learned in and pressed his lips softly to Aiden's, a kiss so sudden and gentle that froze Aiden in place. His body went rigid, his eyes wide in shock.Now what the hell was going?The kiss was soft at first, hesitant, as though Tristan feared Aiden might push him away. But when Aiden didn’t move, didn’t resist, Tristan deepened the kiss, his hands sliding to the back of Aiden’s neck to hold him close. Aiden’s initial shock gave way to something else, something that made his knees weak. His hands instinctively clutched the front of Tristan’s shirt, his mind a whirlwind of emotions. Anger, confusion, longing all collided in a way that left him breathless. Slowly, he shut his eyes and kissed Tristan back, though his pace was slower, hesitant. He couldn’t believe this was happening. The softness of Tristan’s lips, the faint floral scent of his breath—it felt like something he could get addicted to. When they finally pulled apart, both of them were gasping for
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“Let’s become lovers,” he said, his gaze locked on Tristan’s.Tristan blinked quickly, unsure if he’d heard correctly. He thought Aiden had been mad at him earlier since Aiden had left without saying anything, and now this sudden confession? It puzzled him.His lips parted as though to speak, but no words came out.Aiden didn’t wait for him to reply. He stepped even closer, as if he wanted to enter Tristan's body, his breath warm against Tristan's face as his gaze flickered to his lips. Those lips... He could easily imagine a life spent waking up to kiss them every day.“Let’s start with this…” Aiden murmured, leaning in to capture Tristan’s lips in a kiss.The kiss began gently, as if Aiden were savoring the flavor of Tristan's lips. Tristan froze for a moment, but soon he began to surrender to it, his heart racing wildly. He thought about pulling away for a brief moment, thought about saying something, but instead, he allowed himself to fully experience the moment. Deep down, he had
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Troy’s hand trailed down, gripping Eric's d*ck through his trousers. The unexpected touch drew a sharp, shuddering gasp from Eric, his body betraying him as a throaty groan escaped his lips.Troy didn’t stop the intense kiss until Eric finally pulled away, gasping for air as he tried to steady his breath; Troy's kiss had left him completely breathless. It took every ounce of willpower Eric had to break free and resist Troy’s captivating charm.To Troy’s surprise, Eric’s reaction didn’t anger him. Instead, he chuckled, his gaze never leaving Eric’s face, and a playful smile on his face.“I’m impressed you could resist me,” Troy said, his tone light and teasing.“But that doesn’t mean I’m giving up. Giving up isn’t even on my agenda. I won’t stop until you agree to date me and become mine. That’s a promise... So just sit back and watch.” Troy declared with a grin as he turned to leave the room, pausing at the door with a confident smile.“Goodnight,” he called out before finally walking
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"Wait, what did you just say?" he asked, his eyes wide with surprise.Kai only shrugged, a playful grin on his face, and pointed toward the front of the room, gesturing for Aiden to focus.Tristan, meanwhile, seemed to enjoy the effect he had on Aiden. Whenever Aiden dared to glance his way, Tristan was always looking back at him, his eyes twinkling with amusement.Despite Kai’s reminder, Aiden found it almost impossible to pull his gaze away from Tristan. Each time their eyes met, a rush of warmth and excitement flooded him, making it nearly impossible to focus on anything else.By the end of the class, Aiden was exhausted from trying to pay attention. As everyone started packing up their things, Tristan walked over to him, gently grabbing his wrist and leading him toward the back of the room. Aiden, almost like a child being guided, followed Tristan until he came to a stop."Why are they acting so strange? Something about them just doesn’t sit right with me," Colby muttered, glancin
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Colby looked at Aiden and Tristan, then glanced between Troy and Eric, tilting his head curiously at their quietness."Wait a second, you're all speechless. Does that really mean... are you all dating?" he asked again. This time, Tristan chuckled at Colby's sudden question. Though Colby was right, it wasn't the right time to let anyone find out."Why don't we put it this way?" Tristan began, standing straighter as he looked at Colby."Colby, think about it. Do you honestly believe it's even possible for Aiden and me to date? I mean, with our personalities? Have you forgotten who Aiden really is?" he asked, casually slipping his hands into his pockets, ignoring the glare Aiden threw his way.Colby squinted, scratching his head as if trying to figure it out."Well..." he started, narrowing his eyes like he was solving a difficult puzzle. "I mean... yeah, you do have a point." He paused, then shrugged and added, "That's why I asked. I know how much you two can't stand each other."Aiden
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"Archaeology? Over food? Out of nowhere?" Colby blurted out, his voice full of disbelief.Aiden bit his lip, trying not to laugh. He liked what Tristan had just done. It was a clever way to stop the group from staying longer because he understood his friends. In class, they’d know they were in class. But at a restaurant, where they were meant to eat? Nah! There was no way they’d stay seated for long.Kai, who was quiet and observant, noticed Aiden’s reaction and smirked to himself."Why are they so good together? They're a perfect match" he said to himself, leaning back in his seat, holding back his laughter.Tristan ignored Colby as he leaned forward and began explaining the basics of archaeology with his usual calm and captivating demeanor. He made it sound so easy that each of them could understand. The group, though initially baffled, couldn’t help but pay attention as Tristan dove into a lesson that seemed oddly out of place but so natural for him—as if he were in a classroom."I
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Aiden started walking toward them, ready to confront Tristan, but his steps faltered, and he paused. Balling his fist, he turned back toward the cab."Take me back," he muttered, slipping into the cab quietly as it drove off.Meanwhile, Tristan had no idea Aiden had been there. After Lisa pulled away from the hug, she waved at him. Tristan nodded and made his way into his apartment.He took a bath, made himself something to eat, and then settled onto his bed. Grabbing his phone, he decided to call Aiden.Work had been hectic, and he hadn’t had much time to talk to Aiden lately. He felt guilty but couldn’t help it.He tapped Aiden’s name and called, but Aiden didn’t pick up."It’s barely 8 p.m. Is he already asleep?" Tristan wondered, dialing the number again, but still, no answer. He decided to send a text instead."I’m just getting home. Call me when you see this. It’s been a while since we spoke, and I miss you." Tristan sent the message, then, before he knew it, his phone slipped f
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"We should break up, Aiden. Let's end this here."The words hit Aiden like a punch to the chest. He blinked rapidly, trying to process them. It was sudden; he wasn’t actually prepared for this. He swallowed hard as his eyes grew weak and heavy. With all his strength, he stared up at Tristan."Why?" he muttered, his voice shaky. "Is it because of the rumors? Because of the gossip? I swear I can handle it. I’ll...""It’s not just the rumors," Tristan cut in, his tone firmer now. "It’s about my mom. About your dad. What are they going to think when they find out? My mom might go crazy. This isn’t just about us anymore, Aiden. It’s bigger than that.""But…" Aiden began, his voice breaking, but Tristan stood up, the chair scraping loudly against the floor. "I don’t want to put my mom in a position where she feels embarrassed looking at me. And I don't want your dad to feel I betrayed him" Tristan said, his expression strained as he avoided Aiden’s gaze.Aiden’s heart dropped. Desperatio
