CHAPTER 3 DOUBLE F

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The Halloween party was in full swing, with the school gym transformed into a spooky wonderland, complete with cobwebs and jack-o'-lanterns casting eerie shadows on the walls. Zach adjusted his round glasses and straightened his Gryffindor tie as he glanced over at Sean, who was confidently wielding a lightsaber in his Jedi robes.

They mingled with their friends, laughing at jokes and complimenting costumes, all the while sharing secret smiles that went unnoticed. As the night wore on, they found themselves by the punch bowl, a little corner that felt like their own world amidst the chaos.

 As the night wore on, they found themselves by the punch bowl, a little corner that felt like their own world amidst the chaos

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"You make a pretty convincing Jedi, you know." Zach whispering while holding his cellphone to prepare the cellphone camera for the two of them to take selfie photos.

"And you're the best Hogwarts Student I've seen tonight. But let's keep our 'magic' under wraps, okay?" Sean with grinning Face

"Of course. Wouldn't want to cast a revealing spell by accident" Zach pressed the button for them to take a selfie.

They chuckled, their conversation light and playful, yet laden with an unspoken understanding of the delicate balance they maintained. As the music shifted to a slower tempo, they joined the dance floor, maintaining a safe distance but never losing sight of each other. The night was a success, and as they walked home, their costumes now felt like a second skin a disguise that allowed them to be their true selves, if only for a night.

One sunny afternoon, as they sat in the baseball bleachers Zach decided it was time they told their best friend about their relationship. Zach cleared his throat, stealing a glance towards Sean.

"Zach," Sean began, "we can't keep this a secret forever

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"Zach," Sean began, "we can't keep this a secret forever. Our friends deserve to know."

Zach's eyes widened, and he shifted nervously. "But what if they don't get it?" he whispered. "What if they judge us?"

Sean took Zach's trembling hand. "We can't live in fear," he said. "Our love is beautiful, and we should not hide it, especially from our Friends "

Zach nodded, determination in his eyes. "You're right. Let's tell them" Zach with his beautiful smile.

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