All Chapters of Behind the hoodie; tales of secrets, desire and power : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11 – The Intense NightThe car arrived exactly at nineBlack, silent, waiting at the corner of Noah’s street like it already knew he would comeNoah stood by the window of his small apartment for several minutes before moving, hands shoved deep into his hoodie pocket as his mind replayed the last week over and over againThe classroomThe questionsThe subtle smilesThe way Professor Elliott could turn a simple lecture into a private conversation in a room full of peopleNoah exhaled slowlyHe grabbed his jacket and stepped outsideThe driver opened the door without saying a wordThe ride across the city felt longer than it should haveStreetlights flashed across the car window in golden streaks while Noah watched the reflections of passing buildings blur togetherHe tried not to think about where he was goingBut it was impossibleElliott’s presence had a way of filling the space even when he wasn’t thereThe car eventually slowed in front of a tall building made of glass and

Chapter 13 – Beyond TutoringThe door handle turned slowly, the soft metallic sound slicing through the heavy silence of Professor Elliott’s office while Noah’s pulse jumped straight into his throatFor one sharp moment neither of them movedElliott reacted firstHe took the folder from Noah’s hand with smooth efficiency and slid it back into the desk drawer, his expression already returning to the calm professional mask he wore so effortlessly in front of the university“Sit,” he murmured quietlyNoah blinked once but obeyed, dropping into the chair opposite the desk just as the door openedThe dean stepped inside, tall and slightly round with silver hair and the tired patience of a man who had spent too many years dealing with academic politics“Ah, Elliott, I thought I saw the light still on,” the dean said casually, then his eyes landed on NoahRecognition flickered the

Chapter 15 – Threat ActionsFor a second the world stoppedNoah stood frozen in the doorway, his hand still gripping the handle while Luca stared at him like he had just uncovered something pricelessSomething dangerousThe phone in the other student’s hand tilted slightlyStill recordingNoah’s pulse slammed hard against his ribsToo fastToo loudToo exposedBehind him, the office door remained openElliott was still insideAnd if they angled that phone just a little more—Everything would be over“Put that away,” Noah said sharply, stepping forwardToo lateThe student smirked faintly“Relax, we’re just documenting late night tutoring,” he said, voice dripping with mock amusementLuca didn’t laughHis gaze shifted past Noah brieflyToward the officeToward ElliottThen

Chapter 17 – The Sealed Action NightThe door opened just enough to let the cold night air slip insideAnd with itHimLucaLeaning casually against the frame like he belonged there, like this wasn’t the first boundary he had crossed tonightHis eyes moved slowly from NoahTo ElliottThen back againAnd the faint smile on his lips said everything words didn’t“Well,” Luca said softly, stepping inside without waiting to be invited“This is… interesting”Noah’s chest tightened“What are you doing here”Luca ignored the question, his gaze drifting around the apartment like he was taking inventory“You always kept things separate,” he continued, almost thoughtful“Club life here, school life there”A small pause“Guess that didn’t last”“Leave,” Elliott saidCalmSharpFinalLuca looked at him then, really looked this time, amusement flickering in his eyes“You must be the professor”SilenceThen a slow step forward“You know,” Luca added, voice dropping slightly, “he’s very popular where

Chapter 19 – The Past SorrowThe silence after the message felt louder than anything Noah had ever heardHis phone remained in his handScreen still glowingWords still thereUnchangingUnforgivingImmediate Disciplinary ReviewStudent: NoahFaculty Involved: Professor ElliottNoah didn’t breathe properlyDidn’t think clearlyDidn’t moveUntil—Elliott took the phone from his handNot forcefullyBut firmlyLike he had done this beforeLike chaos was something he knew how to hold without letting it spill“This was expected,” Elliott said quietlyNoah let out a hollow laugh“Expected”The word tasted bitter“You expected my life to fall apart overnight”“I expected them to react”“That’s not the same thing”&ldq