Lover Boys / Disventure camp, James x Aiden /

We Need To Talk

Before we get this chapter started and before you start reading ⬇️⬇️
Warning! And trigger Warning:
This chapter contains self-harm, and mentions of self harm. If you think you won't be able to handle or are not in the best mindset, it would be best if you skip this chapter, for you're own safety.

As Aiden left the coffee shop, he felt lost and directionless for the first time in a long time. The drive home was a blur of thoughts and emotions. He kept trying to shake off the reality that he had been fired. He had always been a hard worker, he never worked less than 40 hours a week and did everything he could to please his boss. And now all of it had come to nothing.

Aiden's mind was racing as he drove home, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through traffic. He couldn't help but feel like a failure despite them firing him because of his now uprising fame.

Aiden's mind was consumed with thoughts about his future. How would he pay his bills? How will he pay off his medical bills? How would he support himself? How would he explain this to his friends? He couldn't even imagine the disappointment they would feel.

As he pulled into his driveway, Aiden couldn't help but feel like he had hit rock bottom. He sat in his car for a few moments, taking deep breaths and trying to gather the strength to get out of the car and face the reality. Eventually, he mustered the courage and opened the door, making his way towards his apartment.

Yes, he hated his job with a passion, no one likes working, but it still hurts that he got fired from his own faults.

Once inside, Aiden collapsed onto his couch, groaning out into the cushion, overwhelmed by all the emotions he was feeling. Everything seemed to be crashing down around him, and he had no idea what to do next. It was hard for him to find a job, especially in a small town. Everyone seemed to know that he was trans, that made jobs sparse and limited, even more limited than before.

For what felt like hours, Aiden just lay there, lost in his thoughts. But eventually, a feeling of determination began to creep in. He knew he couldn't just give up now. He had worked too hard, and had come too far to let this setback defeat him. Likewise, he started to wonder if he could make money off of the internet, the same way that his boyfriend does. Aiden sat up, in sudden interest. What could he even do?

He could try streaming, making YouTube videos, maybe even TikTok... but suddenly, Aiden remembered a certain thing he promised he would do but hasn't gotten around to do so. He jumped up, with a new but refreshing sense of determination. Aiden ran to his room, immediately opening his laptop.

Slowly but surely, Aiden began to formulate a plan. A plan that he should have gotten around to do, a lot sooner than what he has. He would have start by calling his dear friend, Tess.

Meanwhile, back at Ally's place, Hunter and Tess decided to move in with her. Ally also lived in a nice big house, due to her gaming twitch channel. They were all happily living together in the blossoming relationship they have built together.

Tess, Ally, and Hunter were all gathered in the kitchen, cooking up a storm and enjoying each other's company. As eggs sizzled in the pan and bacon sizzled on the griddle, they chatted and laughed together.

Ally was cracking jokes and making everyone laugh, while Hunter playfully teased Tess about her cooking skills. Tess, in turn, rolled her eyes but couldn't help but smile at how happy her boyfriend and girlfriend were together. It was a rare moment of calm and relaxation for the three busy professionals, and they were all savoring it.

As they worked side by side in the kitchen, they bounced ideas off each other for their "extravagant breakfast meal", laughing and joking along the way. Hunter was in charge of making the coffee, and he was trying his best to get it just right. Tess was busy dicing onions and peppers while managing the expert culinary skills of Ally, who was flipping pancakes with ease. The kitchen was filled with the delicious aroma of pancakes, eggs, and bacon cooking on the stove.