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Chapter 52: Let's make it real.
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Love In The Gray Chapter 53: Secrets at sunrise.
The first rays of sunlight filtered through Tristan's curtains, bathing the room in soft light. Under the sheets, their bodies pressed together in a lazy embrace. Aiden's head rested on Tristan's chest, their breaths in sync. "Awake or not?" Tristan whispered into Aiden’s ear, his voice a mix of teasing and affection. Aiden groaned, shifting slightly. "I'm not, I'm weak to move,” he muttered, his eyes still closed. "Don’t you want to go to school?" Tristan asked softly. Aiden opened one eye, the corner of his mouth twitching into a half-smile. "Maybe this is why it’s hard to date someone so intelligent." Tristan chuckled softly, his hand brushing over Aiden’s back. His amusement, however, vanished the moment he heard his name called from downstairs. It was his mother’s voice. "Oh no..." Tristan panicked, making Aiden raise a brow, his eyes still half-closed. "What?" Before Tristan could answer, another voice joined in—Aiden recognized it immediately. His dad. Aiden’s
Last Updated : 2024-12-03Love In The Gray Chapter 54: Red-handed.
Troy leapt out of bed, hurriedly grabbing his clothes and fumbling to put them on with shaky hands. Of all times, why did Aiden have to show up now, just when things were getting interesting? "You could’ve knocked," Eric muttered through clenched teeth, his voice low and frustrated as he reluctantly began dressing too. Aiden stood with his back to them, facing the doorframe, arms crossed. A loud scoff escaped his lips. "Knocked? Seriously?" he scoffed again, louder this time. "I’ve always walked in here whenever I wanted, and it’s never been an issue before. This is my place too." He started to turn toward them but stopped, adding pointedly, "Besides, how is this my fault? You’re the one who didn’t bother locking the door." Eric opened his mouth to protest, but Troy intervened, his voice calm yet firm. "Both of you, that’s enough." He shot Eric a warning look before turning back to Aiden. "And you can turn around now." Aiden turned to face them, his eyes immediately narrow
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Love In The Gray Chapter 55: Busted... Almost.
"Oh my God! What are you guys doing?" Brittany exclaimed as she marched fully into the room, shock written all over her face. Tristan scrambled to his feet, hastily stepping away from Aiden, whose lips still tingled from the moment they had just shared. Aiden sat up on Tristan’s bed, hurriedly adjusting his disheveled clothes, trying not to look as flustered as he felt. By the time Brittany reached them, her expression was a storm of frustration. "Mom..." Tristan started, his voice unsure, but before he could say another word, Brittany grabbed his arm and began swatting his back with surprising force. Aiden and Tristan exchanged wide-eyed glances, both struggling to process what was happening."I told you not to fight with Aiden anymore!" Brittany scolded, punctuating her words with another swat. "When are you going to listen? He’s your younger brother, for heaven’s sake!" Tristan blinked in stunned silence, while Aiden barely suppressed a grin. She didn’t suspect a thing. Se
Last Updated : 2024-12-07Love In The Gray Chapter 56: Brothers? No way!
Troy stretched softly as he and Eric finished their dinner. "Are you satisfied, or should I make something else?" Eric asked.Troy responded with a small smile as he stood up. "I'm satisfied," he said, gathering the empty plates from the table. "I'll do the dishes," he added casually, avoiding Eric's gaze as he carried the plates to the small sink in the corner of the kitchen. Eric remained seated for a moment, his eyes following Troy as he rolled up his sleeves and began washing the plates. The gentle sound of running water and the soft clinking of dishes filled the quiet room. After a pause, Eric got up and walked over to Troy. Without saying a word, he wrapped his arms around Troy's waist from behind, resting his chin lightly on Troy's shoulder. Troy froze for a moment, his hands still under the water. "What are you doing?" he asked, glancing at Eric from the corner of his eye. "Hugging you," Eric said simply, his voice light but warm. "I can see that," Troy muttered, s
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Love In The Gray Chapter 57: The truth they fear.
The whispers began early that morning, spreading like wildfire before Aiden and Tristan even set foot on campus. Brittany’s farewell message had been recorded and shared with the entire school, and by now, nearly everyone had heard the news. Some students were shocked, others didn't care, and a few even thought their sudden closeness made sense. But most were left confused—were they really brothers or just stepbrothers? And if so, why did they hate each other so much? Sam entered the classroom with Jefferson and Colby, their conversation already heating up. "I knew it," Sam declared smugly, his tone dripping with self-satisfaction as if he'd uncovered some great secret. "I always thought they were brothers." "Honestly, it explains a lot," Colby agreed as they took their seats. "They’re so close sometimes. I even thought they were dating at one point, but this clears things up." "Does it, though?" Jefferson frowned, leaning forward on his desk. "What do you mean?" Colby ask
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Love In The Gray Chapter 58: Where truth hurts.
The classroom was noisy with students chatting, their voices low but clear enough for Tristan to catch fragments of their conversation. Most of it revolved around him and Aiden. Faustino slid into the seat beside him, leaning closer. "Tristan... is it true? What everyone’s saying about you and Aiden?" he asked, his voice filled, with curiosity. Tristan didn’t reply. His eyes were fixed on the open book in front of him, though he hadn’t processed a single word. He flipped a page mechanically, pretending to read while the whispers around him grew louder with every passing second, drowning out the words on the page. "I knew they hated each other before, but this sudden closeness? Could it be their parents are single and got married?" one student speculated, their laughter echoing around the classroom."Isn’t it weird? How can they be stepbrothers? Tristan and Aiden? That just doesn’t add up," another joined in.Tristan’s hands clenched the edges of his book, but he kept his face ca
Last Updated : 2024-12-09Love In The Gray Chapter 59: Crossing paths with the past.
"Aiden?" she murmured to herself, her gaze lingering on the boys. "Why does he look so much like Aiden?" As they disappeared into the distance, she began walking back to her car. The resemblance was shocking, and for some reason, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she needed to find out if it was really him. Just as she reached for the door handle, about to instruct the driver to turn around and follow them, her phone rang. “Ma’am, we’ve found a suitable place for you to rest,” her manager said the moment she answered the call. “All right... I’ll head there now,” she replied calmly before ending the call after he told her where to meet. “Take me to the Luxe Hotel,” she instructed the driver. He nodded and started the car. As the vehicle moved, she couldn’t help but glance back, her eyes trailing the direction the boys had gone. Her heart felt heavy as the car sped away, leaving the area behind. She sighed deeply and rested her head against the seat. Memories of Aiden be
Last Updated : 2024-12-11Love In The Gray Chapter 60: The mother he hates.
Stepping out of his room, Aiden froze when he saw Tristan leaning casually against his doorframe, arms crossed, as if he'd been waiting. "Don’t tell me you’re planning to avoid me now," Tristan said, his voice calm yet challenging. "I wouldn’t dare." Aiden muttered softly, looking away as if to hide his blush.Before he could say more, Tristan's hand slid to Aiden's wrist, pulling him closer until their noses almost brushed. The closeness made the air between them tense, charged. " What do you think about kissing right here?" Tristan teased, a playful glint in his eye. Aiden raised an eyebrow, his smirk widening. But before he could respond, Tristan leaned in, pressing a quick, fleeting kiss to his lips. "I’d stay longer," Tristan murmured, "but I’ve got class... and a project due by noon." Aiden nodded, his gaze following Tristan. "I’ll head out first, then." As he reached the stairs, he turned back briefly, catching Tristan's eyes with a soft smile before giving a small
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Love In The Gray Chapter 83: Overcoming all odds.
Aiden sat at the edge of the bed while Tristan perched on the reading table, both engulfed in silence, unsure of what to say. Tristan kept glancing at his phone, waiting for a call or text from his aunt to confirm her arrival, but nothing came. They had been away from home since morning, yet there was no news. "I'm worried, Tristan," Aiden muttered, breaking the silence and catching Tristan's attention. "I am too," Tristan admitted. "But I believe it will be okay." "What if Mom is still against it?" Aiden asked, his voice tinged with unease. Tristan looked up at him, his expression firm. "If that’s the case, I’ll have no choice but to go against her," he said quietly, placing his phone down. Just then, his phone buzzed. He picked it up to see his aunt's name flashing on the screen. Quickly, he swiped to answer. "Anything?" he asked, his voice tight with anticipation. "I'm sorry," his aunt replied, her voice apologetic. Tristan exhaled deeply, and Aiden immediately knew w
Love In The Gray Chapter 82: Belinda's Intervention.
Brittany stepped out of her car and walked toward them, her face a mix of confusion and disbelief. Tristan and Aiden turned abruptly, startled by her sudden appearance.“Mom,” they both called out in unison, their voices filled with nervousness.“What was that?” Brittany asked, raising an eyebrow as her piercing gaze shifted between the two of them.“Mom... I can explain. Can we go inside first?” Tristan asked cautiously, reaching for her hand, but Brittany pulled away.“I can walk on my own,” Brittany said curtly as the boys stepped aside to let her enter.“Do you think she saw us?” Aiden asked in a hushed tone.“I don’t know,” Tristan replied, his voice low. “But even if she did, I’ll have to explain. I’ve always known this day would come.”“Tristan…” Aiden said softly, his concern evident.“Don’t worry,” Tristan reassured him, offering a faint smile. “I’ll handle it. She’s my mom, after all.”The two followed her into the house, their steps heavy with apprehension.Inside, Brittany
Love In The Gray Chapter 81: The Boyfriend's Claim.
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
Love In The Gray Chapter 80: Betrayal In the Blink of an Eye.
Eric finally managed to pull Jarvis away from the edge of the rooftop, breathing heavily as relief washed over him. Before he could scold Jarvis again, he found himself enveloped in a tight hug. "Eric... I still love you, honestly," Jarvis whispered, his voice trembling as he clung to Eric. For a moment, Eric stood still, his hands hovering awkwardly before he gently pushed Jarvis away. He stared at him, searching for the right words. "Look, Jarvis," Eric began, his tone calm yet firm, "it’s been four, five months since we ended things. You need to take it like that because I don’t love you. Not anymore."Jarvis opened his mouth to respond, but Eric didn’t let him. "I already have someone I’m stupidly in love with. It’s time you let go of these... feelings you still have for me, because it’s not going to work." Eric’s gaze softened slightly, but his words were unwavering. "I love my boyfriend more than anything, Jarvis. So it’s time to wake up and stop being delusional about m
Love In The Gray Chapter 79: The Dare To Love.
Eric turned to look at Troy again, taking his hand as they walked back into his room. "Why are we going back inside?" Troy asked, curious. "To grab this." Eric lifted a jacket from the wardrobe, slipping it on before pulling out another for Troy. He helped him into it with ease. Troy smiled, inhaling the addictive scent that clung to Eric's jacket. Taking Eric's outstretched hand, they left the room together once more. "So, what plans do you have tonight?" Troy asked, breaking the silence. "I'm spending time with you," Eric replied smoothly. "Now that Dad seems okay with us dating, I’m not wasting any more time. You don’t know how hard it’s been holding myself back.” He gave a sly wink, making Troy chuckle and roll his eyes playfully.They made their way to the door, ready to leave the house, when it suddenly swung open. Lucian stepped inside, dressed in a stiff, formal suit that looked entirely out of place on him.Eric pressed his lips together, trying hard not to laugh.
Love In The Gray Chapter 78: His Irresistible Return.
When Tristan finally broke the kiss, his voice was raw with emotion. "I can’t do this anymore, Aiden... Let’s go back to how we used to be."Aiden stared at him, emotions swirling like a storm he could no longer contain. Without a word, he grabbed Tristan by the collar and kissed him again, this time with more intensity, more desperation. Minutes later, he abruptly pulled away, stepping back as his breath came in ragged gasps. His face shifted, the vulnerability vanishing as a cold, unreadable expression slipped into place. "So?" Tristan asked softly, his voice uncertain. "So?" Aiden chuckled, obviously annoyed. "Who the hell do you think you are, deciding when to leave and when to come back?" "I..." Tristan began, but his gaze dropped, and the words faltered on his tongue. "You don’t get to do this," Aiden snapped, his voice sharp and filled with hurt. "You can’t just walk away and then show up like nothing happened. You don’t get to mess with my head like this.""I was wro
Love In The Gray Chapter 77: Mine or nothing.
Every day, Aiden tried to convince himself that everything was fine—at least on the outside. But deep down, he was struggling. He knew he was lying to himself. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t stop thinking about Tristan. It was frustrating because he had done everything he could to block Tristan out. But every time he walked into their home, the urge to confront him was there—to ask him to at least reconsider, to talk about… them. Yet, Aiden always held back. He didn’t know if it was pride, fear, or just pure exhaustion, but he never acted on it. Instead, he forced himself to stay busy and resist the temptation.That evening, distraction came in the form of basketball with his friends. The court was alive with energy as they ran and competed. The cool air didn’t bother them as the game kept them warm. Troy wasn’t around; he had gone to visit Eric. Supposedly, Eric had invited him over, and Troy had agreed, which gave the others plenty of reasons to tease him nonstop."You g
Love In The Gray Chapter 76: Playing 'Stranger'
The dim lights of the bar flickered as Aiden slumped against the counter, his eyes red and swollen like he'd been crying the whole day. The air was thick with the smell of alcohol and cigarette smoke, matching the storm inside him. He exhaled shakily, the cigarette between his fingers trembling as he brought it to his lips. The bitter taste mixed with the burn of the whiskey he had been drinking for hours. His friends—Kai, Sam, Jefferson, Colby, and Troy stood nearby, watching him with worried eyes. They hadn’t seen Aiden like this in a long time.“This is bad,” Colby muttered, glancing at Jefferson. “We can’t let him keep going like this. He might die at this rate or worse, end up with lung cancer.”Before they could intervene, Aiden let out a loud laugh, his voice thick with pain. His friends froze.“Tristan’s a jerk, and I hate him,” he laughed, his words slurred and uneven. “You heard me, right? He’s a complete jerk!”He slammed his glass down on the counter, startling the bart
Love In The Gray Chapter 75: The pain of a breakup.
"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
