Shadowed Hearts

in a small, idyllic town, two boys named Hanzo and Yuto lived parallel lives that were about to collide in the most unexpected and twisted way. Hanzo was the charismatic, golden boy, loved by everyone for his charm and athletic prowess. Yuto, on the other hand, was the quiet, artistic soul who often kept to himself, sketching in the shadowed corners of the school library. Though they shared a few classes, their worlds rarely intersected until the day Hanzo noticed one of Yuto's sketches-a portrait of himself.
Intrigued and flattered, Hanzo approached Yuto with a friendly curiosity, igniting a connection that quickly grew intense. As they spent more time together, Hanzo began to see the world through Yuto's eyes, appreciating the beauty in the mundane. However, what started as a budding friendship soon took a dark turn. Yuto's admiration for Hanzo morphed into an obsession. He began following Hanzo, documenting his every move in his sketchbook and journal. It wasn't long before Hanzo started feeling suffocated by Yuto's constant presence.
The situation escalated on a stormy night when Hanzo found Yuto waiting outside his house, drenched and clutching his sketchbook. Confronted by Hanzo, Yuto's emotions spilled over, mixing love with anger and sadness. He confessed his deep feelings, his sketches revealing a disturbing mix of adoration and resentment. Hanzo, overwhelmed and frightened, pushed Yuto away, leading to a tragic confrontation. In the heat of the moment, Yuto's despair turned to rage, and the encounter ended with Hanzo injured and Yuto disappearing into the night.
The aftermath left the town in shock, with Hanzo recovering physically but haunted by the emotional scars. Yuto was eventually found, but the bond between the boys was irreparably shattered. Their story became a cautionary tale about the thin line between love and obsession, highlighting the destructive potential of unchecked emotions."
-*•NJ•*