Ethan went to boarding school every year, he didn't love it but it was better than staying home. Every year it was the same, maybe some new classes but he kept the same routine, same friends, and same self-loathing behavior.

Things change when Julian starts extending St. Eve's Academy. Everything about him draws Ethan in, his dark hair and sickly pale skin, his quiet demeanor, and his dark eyes that always stared at him.

Ethan goes out of his way to talk to him but Julian prefers to keep to himself.

A tale as old as time, two kids stuck together at some school, two kids with bad families, and two kids who need each other but have to work past their own issues to finally be happy.

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"I was going to ask if you wanted to go for a smoke, but your hair is all wet," Julian said taking in the droplets of water that were left on Ethan's neck, some trailed down his throat, teasing Julian.

"So?"

"So... You'll get sick."

"Now you care if I get sick?" Ethan gave him an amused face, a smile tugging at his lips.

"No," Julian sighed composing himself, "Do you want to smoke or not?" Julian said with an edge to his voice.

"Sure," Ethan raised his eyebrows
and followed Julian outside.

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started: 12/3/22
ended: 7/19/23

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also heads up with story isn't very plot heavy more just watching their relationship together and it develop.
also the is not at all an accurate display of addiction #smokingisnotcooldontdoit but seriously don't yell at me bc of how unrealistic their smoking habits are it's just for funnies :P
also sexual content lmao read at your own discretion :D

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