Ch - 19 : Vulnerable Hearts

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_Chapter 19: Vulnerable Hearts_

Chester's voice trembled.

"Parker, we act like a couple. We always have."

Parker's eyes locked onto Chester's.

"What are you saying?"

Chester took a deep breath.

"I'm saying... I like you, Parker. I really, really like you."

Parker's expression softened.

Chester rushed on.

"I know you'll never feel the same. You're just being friendly, but..."

Parker's words cut in, gentle.

"But I do..."

Chester's eyes widened.

"...I do like you, Chester."

Time froze.

Chester's face contorted, emotions overwhelming.

"No, no, no... you can't mean that."

Parker stepped closer.

"Chester, I-"

But Chester bolted, fleeing the apartment.

"Need space... can't think..."

The door slammed shut behind him.

Parker stood frozen, words unspoken.

Y/N watched, stunned.

"Go after him," she urged Parker.

Parker rushed out, leaving Y/N alone.

In the hallway, Parker called out.

"Chester, wait!"

Chester's footsteps faded.

Parker followed, his heart pounding.

He found Chester in the park, sitting alone.

Parker approached cautiously.

"Chester?"

Chester's voice cracked.

"Why did you say that? You can't mean it."

Parker sat beside him.

"I mean every word."

Chester's eyes searched Parker's.

"Really?"

Parker nodded.

"Really."

Chester's face crumpled.

Tears streamed down.

Parker wrapped his arms around Chester.

"I'm scared," Chester whispered.

Parker held him tight.

"Me too."











_End of Chapter 19_

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