ROUGE

FRIENDS 💫

The 4th chapter of the series is here...
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Almost a year has passed since his daring escape from his so-called father's clutches. Thanks to Waan, he found solace and met incredible people along the way. The bond with the sister-brother duo was strong in the initial months, but they eventually decided to cut contact to protect him from their father's reach. It's been a journey filled with both fear and friendship, but he's grateful for every moment of freedom he's gained.

In his first few months, he worked part-time at Alan's garage, a hub of the racing world. At only 25, Alan was already a legend, known for his unbeatable team, the X Hunters. Their track record was unmatched, making Alan's garage the go-to spot for thrilling victories and intense competition.

As Babe delved deeper into the world of cars and racing at the garage, a newfound passion ignited within him. With no clear goal in his past, he now yearned to emulate the skilled racers of Alan's X Hunter team. Summoning courage, he approached Alan one day, his voice trembling with uncertainty.

"Alan, can I talk to you?" he began. Alan, ever attentive, replied, "Of course, Babe. What's on your mind? Is everything alright?" "Yes, but... I want to learn how to race," Babe confessed eagerly. Before he could elaborate, Alan interjected, probing, "But why? If it's just for fame, forget about it." "No, it's not that," Babe insisted, his passion evident. "Watching others race these past months has filled me with a longing to experience that thrill myself. I want to feel the rhythm of the car, to be like them. Can you teach me?" Alan's gaze softened, a faint smile gracing his lips. "North, Sonic, come here," he called out, beckoning two others. "Put up a new poster for part-timers and take Babe to Way. Tell him to register Babe's name in the Trainee Racers." As Babe absorbed Alan's acceptance into the team, excitement surged through him, dispelling his initial fears.

With his natural talent and dedication, Babe has risen to become one of the racing industry's finest, earning the title "King of the Hallows." Despite his racing prowess, he remains grounded, pursuing a part-time education in Mechanical Engineering alongside his comrades Way and Kim at a prestigious university in Bangkok. The bond he shares with the X Hunter team is palpable, akin to that of a close-knit family, each member caring deeply for one another. It's a connection forged through shared passion and unwavering support, defining their journey both on and off the track.

Within the X Hunter team, Babe and Way are hailed as the inseparable duo, their bond likened to two halves of a whole. Yet, hidden beneath the surface, Babe harbors a secret crush on Way. However, he's painfully aware that Way is already engaged to Pete, a prominent businessman and the team's sponsor. Despite his unspoken feelings, Babe resigns himself to loving Way from afar, silently cherishing their friendship while suppressing his longing for something more.

In the busy garage, Charlie secretly struggles with his feelings for Babe. He really likes Babe and wishes Babe would notice him like he notices Way. Every smile and conversation they share makes Charlie want Babe's attention even more. But he's scared to talk to Babe, so he just watches from afar. It makes him jealous when he sees others getting close to Babe. In the quiet corners of the garage, Charlie silently hopes that one day Babe will see him too.

Charlie is very shy, so he doesn't talk much, even in the busy garage. His only friends from university are Waan and Jeff, who study with him at Chulalongkorn University. Charlie and Waan are studying Business Administration, while Jeff is in engineering. Even though Charlie seems innocent, his close friends know he can be mischievous sometimes.

Charlie and Jeff became friends by chance when Charlie went to the engineering department while trying to see Babe. Even though they were both shy at first, they ended up talking and became best friends. Jeff helped Charlie a lot by giving him information about Babe, which made Charlie care for Jeff even more.

Jeff is actually Pete's younger brother. But nobody knows because they've decided to keep it hidden, even from the X Hunter team and Way. Jeff doesn't like being in the spotlight, so they've kept their relationship under wraps. In a world full of danger and deceit, sometimes you have to keep secrets to stay safe.

Even though their fans sometimes get jealous, Babe and Way's friendship kept getting stronger. But Babe didn't realize that every friendship can have problems. Just like a fort can crumble over time, their friendship might face challenges someday.

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Someone's Pov:

A man in his early twenties addressed the old man seated before him in a grand chair. "Sir, we've located him. Should we move in?"

The old man leaned back thoughtfully. "No, let him have his fun for now. I'll give the order when the time is right."
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Guys what do you all think will happen next...let me know in the comments

Take care 😘