CHAPTER 6 SUNSET PLAN

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Zach and Sean sat on the edge of lake with their Embrace on each other. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow on their faces. The air smelled of freshly mown grass and possibility.

"Harvard," Zach said, his voice tinged with determination. "That's where I want to go. It's my chance to become a doctor, to make a difference."

Sean nodded, his gaze distant. "And MIT," he replied. "I've always admired my father's company, the legacy he built. Biochemical Engineering-it's my path."

Zach's eyes searched Sean's face. "Our dreams are pulling us in opposite directions" he asked softly. "

Sean's thumb brushed Zach's cheek

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Sean's thumb brushed Zach's cheek. "Love doesn't always follow a straight line," he said. "Sometimes it's a winding path, full of twists and turns."

Zach leaned into Sean's touch. "We can't ignore our dreams," he said. "But what if they tear us apart?"

Sean's lips found Zach's forehead. "Maybe," he murmured, "our dreams can coexist. Maybe we'll find a way to bridge Harvard and MIT, medicine and engineering."

Zach chuckled. "A joint venture?"

Sean grinned. "Exactly. We'll be the couple who defies convention. You'll save lives, and I'll revolutionize science."

As the first light of dawn crept across the sky, Sean parked his car just outside Zach's quaint little house nestled at the end of a sleepy street. The world was quiet, save for the occasional chirp of an early bird or the distant bark of a dog. Sean looked up at the window of Zach's bedroom, imagining him there, lost in dreams. He reached for his phone and dialed Zach's number, the soft beeps breaking the silence of the morning.

 He reached for his phone and dialed Zach's number, the soft beeps breaking the silence of the morning

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The phone rang once, twice, thrice... but there was no answer. Sean's heart fluttered with a mix of excitement and nervousness. He knew Zach was not a morning person, but today was special. He dialed again, persistent, his gaze fixed on the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of movement.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the ringing stopped, and a groggy voice answered, "Hello?"

"Zach, it's me," Sean said, his voice a gentle whisper. "I'm outside. Get ready. I've got a surprise for you."

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