As Ravi walked to get some fresh air, he felt the breeze blowing on his neck, wrapping around him uncomfortably. He paused for a moment and turned around, but found no one there. Ravi waited, expecting that someone would appear. But nothing happened.The gentle wind caressed his face, anda he took a deep breath, recognizing the familiar scent. Ravi's lips formed a thin line, disappointed with Raymond for not following his instructions."Come out, Raymond!" Ravi ordered, his voice filled with disappointment.Ravi sighed, his hands in the pockets of his sports pants, as he watched Raymond emerge sheepishly from his hiding spot behind a tree. Raymond even followed him without wearing any shoes."I told you to stay at home," Ravi said. He still felt guilty about his rough behavior from the previous night, even though he hadn't intended to act that way. Ravi didn't know what was wrong with him at that moment; it was like he had lost control of himself. But it had all happened.Raymond stood

"Daniel?" Ravi gasped, looking at Daniel standing at the door, his eyes locked sharply on Raymond.Ravi took a step forward, a mix of disappointment and joy welling up inside him as he saw Daniel, who now appeared to be okay. Ravi approached and made a sound to draw Daniel's attention, who seemed to have forgotten about Ravi standing there."Daniel? Where have you been?" Ravi asked, even though he already knew half of the truth about Daniel. Still, Ravi hoped for honesty.Daniel's eyes shifted to meet Ravi's iris, and an expression of surprise crossed his face as if he'd just realized Ravi was there too. Daniel opened his mouth, only to close it again, appearing confused in response to Ravi's question."Daniel?" Ravi called again."I was staying at a friend's house." It was true, and Ravi had suspected Daniel would lie. Daniel avoided Ravi's gaze, instead staring intently at Raymond. Ravi almost scoffed; he didn't like it when someone lied when the facts were so clear."I know you're l

Ravi slammed the door behind him and was startled to find Adrian floating by the window, his wings flapping, hands folded across his chest, wearing a smug expression. He knew all too well that this creature was the one responsible for the chaos Ravi had just experienced. Ravi quickly moved to the window, fists clenched in anger, a sharp gaze directed at him with disapproval. He opened the window with a loud creak. "You're the problem here."The man, still grinning in the same posture, made Ravi long to lash out at Adrian for using harsh words he had never directed at anyone else. Ravi had no idea how Adrian was capable of doing this to him, but the fact that this man with white wings was not human should have made it possible. Ravi heard a loud knock from outside his room and momentarily ignored it."Want me to put on a show? Unfortunately, not right now. We'll see tonight," the man said casually, but Ravi knew that something terrible was bound to happen to him later."What are you goi

There was only the sound of clinking spoons and forks around Ravi, who had kept his lips sealed tight the whole time. He hoped that his parents never found out about the embarrassing incident he had just gone through, and he also hoped that his brother wouldn't say anything about it.Ravi felt restless inside but remained quiet, playing with his food. His lips hadn't touched the shapeless mess on his plate. Ravi's mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't stand being here any longer. Even his room felt very scared now, after repeatedly reliving the incident.Where could he go to calm himself down? Adrian would surely do it to Ravi again, maybe even crossing the previous limits, and Ravi couldn't resist, no matter how hard he tried, without Daniel being there."Where does Ravi want to go?" Daniel suddenly asked after Ravi stood up and began to walk out of the house.Ravi didn't try to turn around and heed the warning in the tone. Instead, he immediately spoke, devoid of any emotion. "Don't f

"Raymond, do you think this is the best way?" Ravi asked as his hand grew weary from holding Raymond's hand like this for over an hour. Ravi also squirmed uncomfortably, not just from Raymond's grip but from the way their shoulders bumped in the dimly lit room amidst unused objects."Yeah, Ravi. Adrian can't break through this wall, and we're holding onto each other," Raymond replied, his voice growing softer with time. Ravi tried to ignore the fact that Raymond's eyes were now gleaming, reminding himself that he shouldn't care anymore, especially since they were both men."Are you happy?" Ravi asked casually."Yes, I get to be with Ravi, and Ravi touches me. I'm very happy."Ravi's grip tightened, and once again, tendrils of light began to emanate from Raymond's hand, never ceasing to amaze Ravi. "Can you do it again?""Of course, when our hands are interlocked like this, it will appear, Ravi."Ravi nodded and began to stretch his aching legs, searching for a comfortable position in h