All Chapters of Between Closed Doors: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1: Between Closed Doors

Matt leaned against the wall of the club, sweat prickling his skin as the bass rattled through the floor.The lights flashed in time with the music, making everything blurry, and the air was thick with perfume, alcohol, and sweat.Normally, he hated clubs—too loud, too crowded, too chaotic—but tonight wasn't normal.Tonight was the second day of his birthday, and he was here to celebrate with Ella.At least, that was the plan.Then he saw him. Jordy.He was standing across the crowded floor with his friend, looking out of place but completely confident at the same time.Jordy had been dragged here by that friend, probably complaining the entire way, and yet he looked calm, almost like he belonged. Something about him caught Matt off guard immediately.Ella and Jordy's friend were mutual acquaintances, which was why they ended up at the same table.Drinks were poured, laughter bounced off the walls, and for a while, everything felt normal. Jordy kept to the edge of the group, observing

Chapter 2: Morning After

Jordy woke up with a headache.For a moment he stayed in bed staring at the ceiling, trying to remember why his head hurt so much.His mouth felt dry and his body felt heavy.Then the memories from last night slowly started coming back—the club, the loud music, and the drinks."Ugh," he groaned.He reached for his phone on the table beside his bed and squinted at the screen.It was 8:11 AM. Jordy sat up quickly and immediately regretted it.The movement made his head pound harder, and the room spun for a second before settling.He pressed his fingers to his temple and muttered, "Great."After sitting there for a moment, he swung his legs off the bed and stood up slowly.The house was quiet except for faint sounds coming from downstairs.His mom was already up.She was probably in the kitchen making breakfast like she usually did.Jordy stretched his arms above his head and walked out of his room toward the bathroom across the hallway.When he turned on the light, the brightness made hi

Chapter 3: An Unexpected Message

Work was busy from the moment Jordy arrived.The lunch rush had already started, and the line stretched almost to the door. Customers stood shoulder to shoulder, some scrolling through their phones, others staring up at the menu boards with impatient expressions.Jordy pushed through the staff door, tying his apron as he walked.“You’re late,” Dani said as she passed him with a tray.“I’m not late,” Jordy replied.“You’re right on time for chaos then,” she said. “Get in.”He stepped behind the register, immediately hit by the heat and noise. Fryers hissed, drinks machines beeped, and voices overlapped.“Order thirty-two ready!”“Who has thirty-two?”“I need fries!”Jordy barely settled in before the next customer stepped forward.“Hi, what can I get for you?” he asked.“Double cheeseburger, fries, Coke,” the man said quickly, barely looking up.“Anything else?”“No.”Jordy nodded and tapped the order in. “That’ll be—”The man was already tapping his card.Jordy handed him the receipt.

Chapter 4: Mixed Signals

Jordy sat on the couch, staring at his phone, the container of strawberries abandoned on the coffee table.He had just sent the message to Matt, making it clear that last night had been a one-time thing, and he couldn’t stop thinking about it.His mind was still buzzing with last night’s memory, the club, the music, the way Matt had looked at him.It shouldn’t feel like this.It wasn’t supposed to happen again.A notification pinged. Jordy froze, his heart skipping a beat.He opened his phone and saw a new message from Matt.Matt: I understand. I don’t want to make things awkward. I just… I’d like to see you again, if that’s okay.Jordy stared at the screen, blinking several times.He had expected some kind of angry or pushy response. Not this.Not polite and calm, not respectful of boundaries.It should have made things easier, but instead, it made his chest tighten.He put the phone down and ran a hand through his hair, leaning back against the couch.Why am I thinking about this aga

Chapter 5: Just Talking

Jordy saw him before Matt saw him. Matt was sitting on a wooden bench at the far side of the park, one leg stretched out, the other bent, his phone loosely in his hand like he wasn’t really paying attention to it. He looked… calm. Like he belonged there. Like he hadn’t spent the last hour overthinking everything. Jordy slowed down a little as he approached. The park wasn’t crowded, but it wasn’t empty either. A few people were walking by, a couple sat under a tree talking, someone jogged past with headphones in. It felt open, exposed. Too open. He suddenly became very aware of himself—how he was walking, where his hands were, whether anyone was looking at him.Then Matt looked up. Their eyes met, and just like that, Jordy felt it again. That same pull. The same thing from the club. Matt smiled. Not big, not exaggerated. Just… natural. Like he was actually glad to see him. “You look like you’re about to turn around and leave,” Matt said.“I’m not,” Jordy replied quickly, even th

Chapter 6: The Conversation

Matt hesitated for only a second before answering.“I went to see a friend,” he said.His tone was even, controlled, like nothing about the day had been unusual. But there was a brief flicker in his eyes before he looked away, and for a moment, he wondered if Ella noticed.Maya leaned back on the couch, studying him like she always did when she felt something was off. “A friend?” she repeated, a teasing edge in her voice. “Since when do you disappear without saying anything?”Matt gave a small shrug. “It wasn’t a big deal.”Ella spoke before Maya could continue. “I actually came to see you.”Matt turned to her properly now, his attention shifting. “You did?”He walked further into the room, setting his keys down on the table. “Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?”There was no irritation in his voice—just mild confusion.Ella tilted her head slightly. “I did. I sent you a message.”Matt frowned and reached for

Chapter 7: Small Changes

Jordy dropped his phone onto the bed and stared at the ceiling for a few long moments. The conversation with Matt kept replaying in his head, louder each time. A break. The words echoed, soft but persistent. He rubbed his eyes and tried to push the thoughts away, but they clung stubbornly. “Jordy!” The voice came from the kitchen. His mom.

Chapter 8: A Step Forward

Jordy didn’t expect the feeling to settle in the way it did. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t overwhelming. But it was there. Quiet. Steady.

Chapter 9: The Surprise

The ride felt… different.Not quiet in an awkward way, and not loud either.Just calm.The kind of calm that settled between two people who didn’t need to force conversation to fill the space. The road stretched ahead of them, the early daylight casting a soft glow through the windshield as the car moved steadily forward.Jordy leaned slightly against the door, his gaze shifting between the passing scenery and Matt.“Where are we going?” he finally asked.Matt kept his eyes on the road, the corner of his lips lifting just a little. “It’s a surprise.”Jordy let out a small breath, shaking his head. “You’ve said that already.”“And I’ll keep saying it,” Matt replied lightly.Jordy turned to look at him properly this time.That was when he noticed it.Matt kept glancing at him.Not obvious enough to call out immediately—but enough.A quick look.Then back to the road.Then again.Jordy narrowed his eyes slightly, trying not to smile. “Why do you keep looking at me like that?”Matt blinked

Chapter 10: What Comes After

Matt’s hands moved over Jordy like he had been holding back for far too long. There was something intense in the way he touched him, not rushed, but certain. Like he already knew this was exactly where he wanted to be. Jordy felt it everywhere. Every touch lingered. Every movement carried weight. His chest rose and fell faster than usual, his heart beating so loud he was sure Matt could hear it too. Their lips met again, deeper this time. The kiss wasn’t hesitant anymore. It was full, steady, and filled with something neither of them had said out loud yet. Jordy pulled back slightly, his bre

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