The sound of the doorbell broke through the heavy silence of Aaron’s apartment, a welcome interruption to the swirling vortex of his thoughts. He had been pacing, his mind racing, his anxiety escalating, his heart pounding, as he waited for Andro’s arrival. His apartment, usually a sanctuary, a haven, felt oppressive, claustrophobic, a prison of his own making. He opened the door, his gaze falling on Andro, his friend, his confidant, the one person he could rely on, the one person who could help him navigate this treacherous path. Andro’s face, a mixture of concern and curiosity, registered the mark on Aaron’s face, the bruising around his eye, a testament to the violence he had endured, a reminder of the dangerous game he was playing. “What happened to you?” Andro asked, his voice laced with concern, his eyes fixed on the mark, his brow furrowed. “Did you get into a fight?”Aaron sighed, his shoulders slumping, his gaze fixed on the floor. He couldn’t tell him everything, no
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