As the evening wore on, Xander found himself alone on the balcony, staring at the city lights.
His mind was a mess, caught between the pull of his past and his undeniable attraction to Milo. He thought back to that first night they’d met—the way Milo had made him feel seen in a way he hadn’t felt in years.
Xander (Top ML)
(standing in the balcony thinking)
**What am I doing?**
A soft voice interrupted his thoughts.
Xander (Top ML)
(Turned)
Xander (Top ML)
(found Milo standing in the doorway)
Milo's tousled hair and unreadable expression adding to the growing tension between them
Milo (Bottom ML)
I was wondering when you’d come out here.
Xander (Top ML)
I needed some air.
It was the best excuse he could come up with, though he wasn’t sure it was convincing.
Milo (Bottom ML)
(Stepped outside)
The cool night air swirling around them
Milo (Bottom ML)
(Leaned against the railing, eyes scanning the skyline)
Milo (Bottom ML)
It’s a nice view, isn’t it?
Xander (Top ML)
Yeah
Xander (Top ML)
(His voice was tight, and he couldn't help but glance at Milo)
The proximity between them felt almost electric, and the weight of their connection grew heavier with every passing moment.
Milo (Bottom ML)
You ever think about why you keep coming to these things?
Xander (Top ML)
Why do you ask?
Milo (Bottom ML)
(Shrugged)
Milo (Bottom ML)
(Gaze never leaving Xander’s)
Milo (Bottom ML)
Just curious.
Milo (Bottom ML)
You don’t seem like the typical charity-event guy. You don’t really fit in with the crowd.
Milo (Bottom ML)
So, why come?
Xander (Top ML)
Maybe I’m looking for something
Milo’s eyes locked with his, studying him intently.
Milo (Bottom ML)
What if you find it?
Xander (Top ML)
(Pulse quickened)
Was he already finding it?
Could it be that something was already taking root between them?
Before Xander could answer, the sound of footsteps approached.
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To be continued...
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