The pulsating rhythm of the bass reverberated through the walls of Inferno, a place where shadows danced under neon lights and secrets thrived amidst the haze of cigarette smoke and expensive cologne.
This was Heeseung's world.
Or more, Evan's.
"When I see something I want, I don't give up easily."
"Just remember, some things are more complicated than they seem. And some risks...they're not worth taking."
"I understand. But I also believe that some things are worth the risk. And..if I risk being killed, for you, it's worth it."
"why do you like me? i'm not special."
"you're pretty. that's all."
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jake had everything according to everyone at college. he was the smartest, the popular kid and football captain. he even had girls and boys just crawling at his feet to be with him. but everyone knows he ignores them. not that they cared.
his nonchalant and confident exterior is a facade. underneath is suffering, loneliness and desperation. desperate for someone to fix his lonely heart. maybe it might just take another boy to mend it.
that boy turns out to start work at his workplace.