Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 21: Birthday Party
"Happy birthday!" Tom smiled wide. In front of him was a birthday cake, not big, but it was homemade. He spent the whole afternoon with Martin, Lucy, Nathan, and Yohan to make it, almost wrecking Andy's kitchen in the process. In front of the cake...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 20: Lovestruck Fool
Some said that love was the best thing in the world. It felt like he or she was _the_ world, and you would give anything for him or her, even your life. Some said it was like being in the heavens where nothing bad would happen. But to Tom, it was the...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 07: You Are Unique
The rain was falling softly behind the window. The trees waved as the wind slowly pulled and pushed them, their leaves falling. The window was closed, yet the cool breeze of the wind was felt in the room he was in. It was a beautiful sight. The soft...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 06: Uselessly Complicated
The first time they met after that sudden revelation, none of them could look at each other in the eyes without being embarrassed and guilty. It was funny, really. In the bar, they had turned each other on so sensually before and none of them didn't...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 05: Dinner with Ducks
Max knocked at the door. They were at his home, and he was eager to introduce Tom to his family. Since they already accepted that he had a boyfriend--thanks to Hans actually being not fully straight--he didn't think they would mind with Tom. Even more,...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 04: Snowy Grave
It was that time of the year again. Kevin watched the snow falling outside through the window. He had a cup of warm chocolate in his hands as he sat on the bed, blanket all over himself. In the city outside, people were walking here and there, happy...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 02: An Honest Step towards Lies
_"Octaviano, non è la tua posizione per domandare cosa puo--"_ With a deep sigh, Octo hung up the call and put his phone on the table. Ever since his father told him what would he inherit, their relationship had been strained. His father was adamant...
Chasing the Sun - Chapter 01: Do Opposites Attract?
Octo leant back on the seat, feeling happy and satisfied. Work had been tiring, but in the end, the results were worth it. He looked over his workmates, chatting and having a good time, celebrating a successful objective. Despite the festive air, he...
Chasing the Sun - Prologue: Cold Warmth
What did it mean to grow up? That was the thing that had been troubling him. As a panther from a rich and influential family, of course growing up would be painless, right? Yet as he leant back on the chair and watched as his family exchanged talks...
Reaching for the Stars - Epilogue: A Lesson in Life
Max opened the door and went inside. Work was tiring, especially today. Fortunately, the commute home was comfortable. He'd never get tired of walking through the quiet, beautiful roads here. The dog took his scarf off and hung it on the hanger, then...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 53: Intersecting Lines
Tom woke up feeling refreshed. Letting out a yawn, he stretched a bit on the bed. He then snuggled closer to the big German Shepherd next to him and closed his eyes again, trying to get a few more minutes of sleep. It felt warm and cosy. The shepherd's...
Reaching for the Stars - Chapter 52: Wolves of the Pack
Kevin stared at the ceilings, his mind too hazy. The rays of the sun through the windows woke him up. He wanted to go back to sleep, but it was already late in the morning. The empty spot beside him smelled like Tom, and so did the room. He then sat...