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Love In The Gray Chapter 1: Paired Together.
“Do you feel it too?” Aiden’s voice was so low that Tristan barely heard him, but the words sent a shiver down his spine.As Aiden moved even closer, he blinked several times, taking another step back to put more space between them. A smirk hinted at the corners of Aiden’s silver eyes and caused the skin around his lips to crinkle. He advanced one step forward, then another, until he’d pressed Tristan against the wall with nowhere left for him to go. Tristan’s Adam-apple bobbed as he swallowed hard and tried not to meet Aiden's gaze.“Or is it just me?” Tristan’s breath caught as Aiden’s fingers brushed his, the contact lingering longer than it should have. They were standing too close—closer than brothers should—but neither of them made a move to create space. The heat between them was undeniable in a way that felt dangerous, like standing too close to a flame that could either warm you or burn you alive.Suddenly the power went out, but their faces were still visible thanks to the
Love In The Gray Chapter 2: The confrontation.
Aiden angrily stormed out of the classroom, not responding to the lecturer’s call. How was this even fair? Among all the seniors, he had to be paired with Tristan? That alone got on his nerves and he hated everything else about it too. In fact, it gave him a reason to drop this course—if only he could.“Aiden?” He heard someone call after him but without turning back, he knew it would be one of his friends.“You shouldn’t have left class like that.” Troy said, catching up with him. Aiden rolled his eyes and flicked his hand at the comment.“But that’s not my concern” Troy kept going, “What’s up with you and Tristan?”At that, Aiden suddenly turned towards him, the look on his face so deadly it could stop a heart.“Don’t ever, 'ever', mention that name near me again. ’’ Aiden said through tight lips. Troy only nodded and threw up his hands, not particularly bothered. That was Aiden's problem and he could deal with it however he wanted.“So, what about today’s game? You in?” Troy asked,
Love In The Gray Chapter 3: Be on my side!
"Son of a b*tch!" Aiden sneered, throwing an even harder punch at Tristan before he could retaliate. Tristan shot him a deadly glare, struggling to keep his anger in check.At this moment, he couldn't care less about being the older one. He had been holding back for months, trying to stay calm, but it wasn’t working anymore. For too long, he had let Aiden do whatever he wanted, trying to act mature, but he was done with that now.As Aiden swung at him again, Tristan caught his fist mid-air, using his free hand to throw a brutal punch that split Aiden’s lip instantly.But Aiden wasn't about to back down. The fight escalated, filling the dorm room with the sound of shattering glass, bodies slamming against walls, and labored breaths. Yet, no one stepped in to stop the madness.Aiden suddenly landed a hard punch, knocking Tristan to the ground, blood trickling from his lips. Aiden wasted no time, grabbing Tristan’s shirt, his fist clenched tightly."If you ever drag my dad into this agai
Love In The Gray Chapter 4: Dropping out of college.
"Tristan..." she called, her voice filled with surprise. She couldn't believe he had just raised his voice at her—something he had never done before."You always manage to spoil my mood," Tristan said, taking off his glasses as he walked to his wardrobe. He pulled out a bedspread and laid it on the floor."You can take the bed" he muttered, lying down and turning his back to his mother, who sighed sadly.The pain of trying to get the two boys on good terms was eating her up. She couldn't just leave Aiden like that. She pitied him, pitied what he had endured in the past, and she believed that was why he resented having a new mom."Please, for my sake, Tristan, be kind to Aiden and be mindful of what you say to him... please," she said, her voice soft and pleading. Tristan rolled his eyes subtly. Why was she trying so hard to make Aiden like her? It didn’t make sense to him."I need to be at school by 7 a.m.," he replied curtly, still refusing to face his mother.*****Troy and Jefferso
Love In The Gray Chapter 5: Go on, Beg me!
"Is there something else you both aren't telling me?" Brianna asked, narrowing her eyes. Aiden stayed silent, not bothering to reply.She leaned forward, resting her elbows on the desk and clasping her hands together. "Well, it's not really my place to say this, but—""I can just transfer to another school," Aiden interrupted before she could finish. "It's not like I'll need permission for that especially since I'm not in high school anymore." Without waiting for a response, he walked out of the office, ignoring the lecturer's calls behind him.******Tristan arrived in class and found Catherine sitting in his seat, clearly waiting for him. He kept walking until he reached her.She smiled and scooted over, tapping the empty spot next to her as if inviting him to sit which he did. She pulled out a small goodie bag and offered it to him, but he just stared at it, not understanding why she was giving him a gift."It's a way of thanking you for finding me the book, despite what happened
Love In The Gray Chapter 6: The coaching Deal.
Aiden clenched his fists tightly as Tristan whispered those words. Jefferson, noticing this, quickly moved closer and attempted to grab Aiden’s hands, trying to prevent him from making a scene. But Aiden was not about to let this go.It felt like Tristan was mocking him, and Aiden hated it. Why would he ever need Tristan as a brother? The only relative he had ever truly needed or wanted had died when he was six. Tristan was really getting on his nerves, and every word out of his mouth was just making things worse. Aiden felt the urge to punch him and ruin his face completely, but since he had a reputation for always causing trouble, he decided to keep his anger in check—maybe just for today."Well, you know where to find me when you need me," Tristan said, pausing as Aiden suddenly marched closer, closing the distance between them until they were eye-to-eye. Aiden’s gaze was fiery, his eyes burning red with anger, but Tristan just stared back, unfazed. He didn’t care. This wasn’t the
Love In The Gray Chapter 7: Broken Deal.
The game started almost as soon as they entered the court. The crowd erupted in cheers, shouting the players' names in support. The coach nodded slightly at Aiden, who took a deep breath.Aiden placed his hand in the center, and Tristan added his. Aiden frowned, giving him a hard look, but before he could say anything, Colby placed his hand on top as well, followed by the rest of the team."For our reputation," Aiden said, and the boys cheered loudly, earning even more screams from the girls in the stands, many of whom had crushes on both Tristan and Aiden."Play your best as always, okay? The girls are watching," Kai teased, winking at Aiden, who ignored him. The whistle blew, and the game began.Aiden, known for his speed and talent, scored a goal early on. The crowd roared with excitement, cheering his name.He dribbled skillfully near the top of the key, scanning the court as an opponent blocked his path. Tristan whose side was wide open, waved eagerly for a pass. Aiden glanced in
Love In The Gray Chapter 8: The ghost around me.
Tristan sighed and sat on the edge of his bed, feeling frustrated. Was Aiden sent from hell to torment him? Why had the school involved him with Aiden in the first place? He shouldn't be concerned with matters like this, especially anything to do with Aiden. He needed to find a way to get himself out of this mess."I can't coach him. I won’t coach him," he muttered, standing and making his way toward the bathroom. "If he passes, fine. If he fails, it’s on him. None of my business." But just as he reached the bathroom door, a troubling thought struck him, halting his steps.He might not care about Aiden, but what if the school ignored his plea? What if they kept forcing Aiden on him? These thoughts gnawed at him. Aiden had been stubborn from the beginning, but Tristan thought they'd reached an agreement before the match. So why was Aiden still being such a pain in the neck?"Why is this happening to me?" he groaned, running his hands through his thick black hair in frustration. Everyth
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Love In The Gray Chapter 46: The love maze.
"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
Love In The Gray Chapter 45: Eyes On You.
Troy’s eyes widened further as he heard the voices of Aiden, Jefferson, Colby, and Sam getting closer to the entrance.He quickly checked the time and realized it was almost game time.Panic set in. What was he supposed to do now? He had been caught red-handed, and it scared him because he hadn't intended to reveal his relationship with Eric to his friends just yet.His mind spun as he looked at Kai, then quickly shifted his gaze toward the door. His friends were about to walk in, and he had no idea how to handle this situation."What are you going to say?" Kai asked, staring in the direction of the approaching voices. Troy pulled away from Eric, who couldn't help but chuckle at Troy’s reaction."Is this really how you want to seduce me, acting like a scared little kid?" Eric teased, and Troy shot him a glare but didn't say anything.Kai suddenly turned around, leaning against the doorframe and blocking the entrance. He gave a strained smile, holding up his hand to stop the others fro
Love In The Gray Chapter 44: Caught off guard.
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
Love In The Gray Chapter 43: Kiss me like you mean it.
“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
Love In The Gray Chapter 42: Let's become lovers.
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
Love In The Gray Chapter 41: Teaching you to love me.
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
Love In The Gray Chapter 40: No more letting you go.
The distance between Aiden and Tristan grew wider every day, like a river carving its way through the earth, impossible to cross. Each passing day, it felt as though Aiden was slipping further away, and no matter what Tristan did, he couldn’t close the gap. Tristan couldn’t believe how cold Aiden had become, not after how close they had been. Was this how deeply Aiden had been hurt when he rejected him? If so, Tristan thought bitterly, he was feeling the weight of that rejection even more now. Aiden had stopped coming to their shared dorm entirely. He stayed at his dad’s house, avoiding Tristan as much as possible. On campus, whenever their paths crossed, Aiden would immediately turn away and walk in a different direction, leaving Tristan standing there, frozen and helpless. It was as if Tristan didn’t exist anymore. Many times, Tristan wanted to confront him, to bridge the gap, but Aiden would vanish before he could say a word. They had become like fire and rain—impossible
Love In The Gray Chapter 39: Words I can't say.
Tristan sat on his bed, the faint glow of his phone casting shadows across his face in the dimly lit room. His fingers hovered over the screen, refreshing his messages over and over. Hours had passed since Aiden left with Serene to grab dinner. Surely, something would come through—a text, a call...anything to show that Aiden needed him. Maybe Serene couldn’t handle Aiden if he got drunk. Maybe Aiden would say something careless and start a fight. Maybe Aiden would remember he existed. Maybe... Maybe... Maybe. But nothing came. Frustrated, he tossed the phone onto the bed. The thought of calling Aiden crossed his mind, but he dismissed it almost immediately. What would he even say? "Hey, are you okay?" God, it sounded ridiculous, even in his head. He got up and started pacing, running a hand through his hair. He hated this feeling—the knot in his chest, the gnawing need to know where Aiden was and what he was doing. Worse, he hated imagining Aiden smiling and laughing with Se
Love In The Gray Chapter 38: The brother he never wanted.
Troy and his friends sat in silence, their attention fixed on Aiden, who was engrossed in playing games on his phone."Something happened to you, didn’t it?" Colby asked. Though Aiden heard him, he didn’t respond."Let me guess—Tristan broke up with you," Kai said with a laugh. Aiden frowned, lowering his phone and shooting Kai a sharp glare. But the others didn’t take Kai’s words seriously."It’s not funny," Aiden muttered. His mind wandered back to the rejection. No matter how hard he tried to pretend it didn’t hurt, he couldn’t fool himself.'That dimwit. What’s this sudden nonsense about me being his brother? He’s lost his mind,' Aiden thought bitterly. His friends exchanged glances, watching his expression shift repeatedly."But dude," Sam said quietly, breaking the silence, "what’s your relationship with Tristan? Are you two related or something?" His curious tone made the others lean in.Aiden looked at them one by one, their faces filled with anticipation. "Well..." He trailed
