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As the music pulsed through the room, Aiden watched Chad's face flush under the colorful lights. The swirl of emotions from the past weeks felt like a whirlwind. Chad's hand tightened around his drink, his eyes darting nervously. Aiden leaned in to whisper, "You okay?"Before Chad could respond, a loud voice cut through the music. "Hey, Chad! You gotta tell them what you just said!"Chad's eyes widened. He had meant to keep this quiet, meant to savor the fragile moments between him and Timothy. But now, every face turned toward him, expectant and curious. The room seemed to hold its breath.Chad swallowed hard, the words caught in his throat. "I... I like boys," he blurted out, the confession hanging in the air like a challenge. The room erupted in shocked murmurs and surprised glances. Timothy's heart pounded in his chest as he saw Chad's vulnerable expression.Before Aiden could react, the lights flickered and went out, plunging the room into darkness. A scream echoed through the hall, followed by the unmistakable sound of shattering glass.…