Prologue - 1

Hello, everyone! My name is Safira Helena, and I have been working on this story for some time now. I am a bit anxious to publish it and apologize in advance for any spelling errors. My writing follows a narrative style, mixed with dialogues, and I hope you enjoy it. I have put a lot of care into drawing each character, and now I will introduce them to give you an idea of who they are. Thank you in advance for your support, and if you like it, please don't hesitate to share. Let's get started!

Ayano Sato * (Gregory's Father)

Birthday: December 21 - Sagittarius

Blood Type: B

Measurements (height, weight, shoe size):

5'9", 121 lbs, shoe size 6 (US)

Loves: Ayano takes immense pride in Gregory, as he has always done his best to care for his son as a single father. When he was younger, Ayano got a job at the Lordemon mansion as Gregory was just a newborn, fearing his son might face hardships. Now, Ayano sees that all his efforts have borne fruit, as Gregory is about to finish college. However, Gregory doesn't like to boast about his accomplishments. IN THE END - HE LOVES HIS SON.

Gregory Sato

Birthday: October 12 - Libra

Blood Type: B

Measurements (height, weight, shoe size):

5'3", 121 lbs, shoe size 6 (US)

Loves: dedicating his free time to painting, finding inspiration in the colors and shapes of the world around him. He also cherishes precious moments with his father, enjoying games and activities together. Additionally, he nurtures a romantic love for Slash, making every moment with him even more special.

Slash Yukimura

Birthday: August 4 - Leo

Blood Type: O

Measurements (height, weight, shoe size):

6'1", 183 lbs, shoe size 9 (US)

Loves: Slash spends part of his time working at his family's clothing store, helping manage the business and serving customers. In his free time, he enjoys visiting the library and exploring different stories and knowledge. He is always available to accompany Gregory in his activities, showing his support and affection. Moreover, Slash nurtures romantic feelings for Gregory and plans to make a special request soon, officially inviting him to be his boyfriend.

Starting from the next episode, we will present a detailed description of the characters at the end of each chapter.

[Begin] #001

The afternoon is bidding farewell slowly as people walk through the square. Two young individuals are seated on a bench, chatting and having fun.

Gregory gently touches Slash's arm and smiles, saying, "Slash, you're quite the joker."

Slash laughs and replies, "I'm only like this because of you."

Gregory gazes at Slash with admiration and, a little shyly, says, "I really enjoy being with you. It's been a while since we've had days like these together." The wind gently rustles their hair.

Slash becomes a little timid and says, "I... I just... I mean... I've missed you too."

Gregory holds Slash's hand and responds, "It's okay."

After a few months, Slash finally gathers the courage to confess something that has been deeply bothering him.

Slash says, "There's something I've wanted to ask you for a while now, Gregory."

Gregory asks, "What is it, Slash?"

Slash reflects for a moment, regains his courage, and decides to speak up.

Slash confesses, "I like you, Gregory. I've been afraid to say it for the past few months."

Gregory is somewhat surprised, but Slash continues, "I... I know it's new for you... I mean, maybe I should just go..."

Before Slash can finish the sentence, Gregory places a hand over his mouth and whispers, "I like you too. I wish I had said it sooner."

Slash freezes for a moment, and tears well up in Gregory's eyes. Gregory holds Slash's face, wiping away his tears, and says, "It's alright, Slash." They kiss tenderly, sealing the special moment they're sharing.

[Time Flies] #002

The street is nearly deserted, and a sense of tranquility surrounds Slash. They continue talking for hours, reminiscing about past moments.

Slash says, "I remember the day we met vividly. It's been so many years, hasn't it?"

Gregory chuckles and replies, "It sure has. We were neighbors, and you were a bit plumper back then."

Slash blushes slightly and admits, "I've always been prone to gaining weight. It was hard to resist food."

Gregory recalls, "I used to give you candies."

Slash laughs and says, "You enjoyed teasing me."

Gregory confesses with a smile, "I was curious to see how far you'd put up with it."

The sound of a clock chiming catches their attention, indicating that it's getting late. Slash suggests they should head home.

As they prepare to leave, a man passes by and makes an offensive comment. Slash pauses for a moment, and Gregory notices he's getting angry. Gregory tries to calm the situation, saying, "It's okay, Slash."

However, Slash quickly turns around and points his finger at the man. A strange energy emanates from his hands, causing the man to be thrown into a trash can. The man screams for help, frightened by what just happened.

Gregory looks at Slash in surprise and asks, "What did you do?"

Slash responds with a serious look, "I'll explain later. Let's get out of here."

[Walking] #003

Gregory and Slash keep walking. Slash asks if Gregory wants to go to his house or the apartment.

"I've never been to your apartment," Gregory becomes embarrassed.

"Now that we're together, you can come whenever you want," Slash smiles.

"I still haven't forgotten when you threw that man into the trash just by pointing your finger," Gregory justifies.

Slash becomes a little nervous.

"I promise to explain when we get to the apartment. Let your dad, Mr. Ayano, know so he won't worry about you," Slash requests.

Gregory is shocked.

"Right, my dad..."

[Father] #004

Night falls through the window of Gregory's house. His father, Ayano, just got out of the shower, his long wet hair dripping on the floor.

"Oh no, the floor is going to be a mess," he says, picking up his vibrating phone.

"It must be my little Gregory," he observes the messages and replies, "Have fun, my dear." A happy smile forms on his face. At that moment, the doorbell rings.

"I'm coming. Has my little one returned?" Ayano gets dressed and opens the door.

[The Apartment] #005

Slash and Gregory arrive at Slash's apartment. Gregory is impressed by the place's appearance. Slash goes to the front desk and talks to the security guard.

"Good evening, Mr. Ryun," Slash greets.

"Good evening, Slash. Who's this young man by your side?" the security guard asks.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce him. He's my boyfriend, Gregory. Isn't he adorable?" Slash shows his excitement.

"Boyfriend?" Gregory feels a bit uncomfortable.

"Haha, it's a pleasure to meet you, Gregory," Security guard Ryun greets.

"The pleasure is mine, Mr. Ryun," Gregory introduces himself.

"We need to go, Mr. Ryun," Slash bids farewell, taking the key to his apartment from the security guard.

"Take care of our boy, Gregory. He's a golden boy," Ryun advises before they leave.

Gregory responds by blinking his eyes and saying, "You can count on it, Mr. Ryun."

Slash and Gregory enter the elevator, and Gregory leans against Slash. Slash notices that Gregory seems a bit tired.

"We've reached the floor of my apartment," he informs.

When they step out of the elevator, Slash says, "Hold on," and carries Gregory in his arms. Gregory feels embarrassed but finds the situation funny.

"You're a sweetheart, you know that?" he comments.

"I just want to make you happy," Slash replies.

Slash opens the apartment door with a gentle force, and Gregory gets down from his arms, observing everything in admiration. He notices that everything is clean and new.

"What do you think?" Slash asks.

Gregory is still fascinated, silent, and Slash waves in front of him.

"Oh, hi, what?!" Gregory realizes he was questioned by Slash.

"Are you alright?" Slash asks.

Gregory finally regains his composure and responds, "Yes, I'm fine. I'm just a little impressed with your apartment. It's incredible."

Slash smiles, clearly happy with Gregory's reaction.

"I'm glad you like it. I wanted to bring you here to show you a bit more about myself," Slash explains.

Gregory agrees with a smile.

"I'd love to learn more about you," he replies.

Slash takes Gregory's hand and guides him through the house, showing each detail and explaining the story behind each object. Gregory feels closer to Slash with each passing moment.

After a while, Slash takes Gregory to the balcony, where they can see the illuminated city below. Gregory approaches the edge and looks down, feeling a bit dizzy.

Slash notices the change in Gregory's expression and gets closer, enveloping him in a protective embrace.

"Are you alright?" he asks. "You don't have to look down if you don't want to."

Gregory calms down in Slash's embrace and takes a deep breath.

"I'm okay. It's just... the view is amazing," he says.

Slash smiles and kisses Gregory's forehead.

"I want you to feel safe here with me. Always," he promises.

Gregory smiles and snuggles closer in Slash's embrace, feeling truly safe for the first time in a long while.

Slash stays in his thoughts for a moment and realizes it's time to talk about that situation. Earlier, he had knocked a man into the trash just by pointing his finger.

"Gregory, I need to talk about something from earlier," he announces.

"Sure, let's sit down," Gregory suggests.

"Alright," Slash says, sighing for a moment as Gregory holds his hand and gently kisses his lips.

He feels a great relief, acknowledging how special Gregory is.

"Do you know about the gemstone on my forehead?" he asks Gregory.

"Yes, I do. When you were a child, I thought it was odd, but nowadays, I think it suits you well," Gregory admits.

"Could you touch it for me?" Slash requests.

Gregory becomes confused.

"Yes, but why?"

"Just touch it, you'll understand," Slash replies.

Gregory delicately caresses the gemstone on Slash's forehead, following Slash's instructions, when suddenly the gemstone emits a bright light. Slash's dark blue hair transforms into long silver strands, and his once ordinary ears become pointed. Gregory is amazed and bewildered by this incredible transformation.

"But... but... how is this possible?" he asks.

"It's a long story, my love," Slash responds, smiling.

To be Continued...

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