All Chapters of Love In The Gray: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Troy groaned as his eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the rays of sunlight streaming through the open window. Once his vision cleared, he opened his eyes fully, only to be met with a sharp, throbbing pain in his head, pounding like a drum. He groaned louder this time, clutching his head as if it might split apart.He glanced around the room, noting its unfamiliarity—dark curtains, pale blue walls, and the faint scent of an unfamiliar cologne filled the air. He wasn’t in his dorm room, and judging by the silk sheets wrapped around him, he wasn’t in his usual cheap, cotton bedding either.As he sat up, his body stiffened, eyes widening in realization: he was naked, with only the sheet covering him. Not a single piece of clothing was on his body.“What the hell…” he muttered, scanning the room frantically for his belongings.Fragments of last night came to mind: music, laughter, and too many shots of whiskey... then nothing. A complete blank. Was that it? How did he end up in a strange r

Aiden locked eyes with Tristan, his expression filled with pain—not from spraining his ankle, but from the realization that he had missed the shot.“I just… missed the shot,” he said, while their friends exchanged shocked glances, unable to believe that they were interacting peacefully.Tristan took a deep breath and placed a hand on Aiden’s shoulder. “Forget the game. Let’s get you to the nurse first,” he said.“You wished me good luck, but it all turned into bad luck,” Aiden mumbled to himself, staring at Tristan, who reached out to help him up.Eric approached slowly, looking down at Aiden with a faint smile.“That was quite a fall, Aiden,” he said with a chuckle, though there was a hint of concern in his eyes.Aiden ignored him and tried to stand, but his ankle gave out, and he nearly fell again. Tristan quickly caught him, and Aiden’s eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat as a spark flared in his chest from the simple touch.“Take it easy, will you?” Tristan said, holdi

Aiden sprang to his feet and stormed out of the office, brushing past Tristan’s shoulder as he left."Aiden..." Brianna called, but he didn’t look back.Tristan, however, quickly followed him outside."Aiden, wait," Tristan called, reaching out and gently grabbing Aiden's arm to stop him.People nearby turned at the sound of Aiden's name, their eyes widening as they saw the two of them together—*not* locked in their usual heated argument. They exchanged glances, murmuring in disbelief."Are they… actually getting along?"Hearing the whispers, Aiden pulled his arm free from Tristan, a frown settling on his face."What do you want from me? Can’t you just keep your distance? If you can’t, then act like you don’t notice anything,” he muttered sharply, while Tristan took a steady breath."You asked if I was doing this just for grades or my graduation, didn’t you? Well, maybe at first… but now, I’m curious about something else. And I hate being curious, you know..." he replied.Aiden ran a

Eric's hands moved swiftly over Troy's body. Troy drew in a sharp breath, his eyes squeezing shut as another soft moan slipped past his lips as Eric sucked intensely on his neck. But when Eric’s hands began to slide up under his shirt, Troy halted him, snapping his eyes open as though he’d suddenly broken free from a spell.He swallowed hard, silently cursing himself for reacting to Eric's mere touch. The triumphant smirk on Eric's face only fueled his frustration."Stay away from me," he said, pushing Eric away as he headed toward the door. He’d almost made his exit when Eric’s voice called after him."I'll text you the time to meet at my place. Our dates start today, I guess...?" Eric said, while Troy continued walking without responding.******Tristan strolled onto campus, blending in with the familiar group of students who greeted him. But he was so absorbed in thoughts of assignments and the novel he'd been reading the night before that he paid little attention to them. As he w

The whole basketball team gathered in a tight circle around their coach, their expressions attentive and eager.Coach Williams stood at the center, his hands on his hips and a proud smile on his face."Listen up, everyone," he began, making eye contact with each player."I just want to say how proud I am of each and every one of you. You play hard, play smart, support each other, and you’re not afraid to be yourselves. I’m honored to be your coach, and I wouldn’t trade this team for anything in the world," he said, smiling—a rare sight, as he was usually the strict type.The team erupted into cheers, clapping each other on the back, sharing proud grins, and shouting their appreciation. Their voices filled the air with contagious energy, and a few players patted Coach Williams on the back, showing just how much they appreciated him.Coach Williams raised his hands, chuckling as he quieted them down. "All right, all right, calm down! Now, I’ve got some news for you. It’s something you