After a week of messaging, they finally agree to meet in person. They choose a discreet café in a quiet corner of the city, a place far from their families' surveillance. It's a rainy afternoon when they arrive, both wearing dark sunglasses and hooded jackets. They sit in a secluded booth at the back, nerves on edge.
Julian is the first to speak. "So, we're doing this?" he asks, a mix of defiance and vulnerability in his voice.
Romeo nods, his eyes fixed on Julian. "Yeah, we're doing this."
They talk for hours, sharing stories about their lives. Julian reveals he's always felt out of place in his family, more interested in art and music than in the brutal business of crime. Romeo confesses that he's tired of living in his father's shadow, expected to follow in his footsteps without a say in the matter. They bond over their shared desire for freedom, for a life away from the violence and corruption that defines their families.
As the rain continues to pour outside, they find themselves leaning closer. Their hands brush, and it sends a shiver down Romeo's spine. The tension between them is palpable. Finally, unable to resist any longer, Romeo leans in and kisses Julian. It's a soft, tentative kiss at first, but it quickly deepens, fueled by all the pent-up longing and forbidden desire. They pull away, breathless, knowing they've crossed a line they can't uncross.
