The 2nd-year architecture students' table was buzzing with energy, laughter, and the clinking of glasses, fueled by a free-flowing river of alcohol. Loft and Korn, despite being part of the boisterous crowd, seemed to be in their own world. Loft, especially, was trying his best to blend into the joviality of the evening, sipping more than his usual share of drinks, in an attempt to drown the unease simmering beneath the surface. His eyes, occasionally straying to Kin, betrayed his internal turmoil. Korn, ever the observant friend, was quick to notice Loft's odd behavior.
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"It's good you can move on and enjoy the night, but maybe just don't drink more, you've drunk far too much already," he suggested, concern tingeing his voice. Loft managed a weak smile in response,
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"Just let me drink, Korn, it's the only way I can enjoy for now."
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Loft responded with a forced smile, attempting to hide the bitterness that was slowly creeping up his throat. His gaze often drifted towards Kin, who was sitting at a table slightly removed from theirs.
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Suddenly, the room's lively atmosphere took a palpable turn for Loft when he noticed Kin struggling to stand. For a brief moment, he wanted to rush to Kin's aid, but then Than moved in swiftly, steering Kin away towards the restroom. Loft found himself standing up, a magnetic pull compelling him towards Kin's direction.
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"Where are you going?"
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Korn questioned, a look of concern shadowing his features as he noticed Loft's unexpected departure. Loft, however, didn't answer, his focus drawn to Kin and Than.
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Korn chose to watch from a distance, his gaze flitting between Loft and the retreating figures of Kin and Than. He hesitated for a moment, before deciding to follow Loft.
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A little away from the crowd, Loft's gaze fell upon Kin and Than. The closeness, their shared laughter, the intimate moment, and finally, the sweet kiss they shared sent a torrent of emotions through him. He'd kissed Kin before, but those moments were starkly different from the tender display he was witnessing now.
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"Poor Loft,”
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Korn mumbled under his breath, watching the events unfold from a broader perspective. His heart had grown numb from all the complex relationships and unrequited affections that had been playing out in his life. Loft's heartache, Kin and Than's newfound intimacy, it was all too overwhelming. Despite his numbness, he couldn't help but feel pity for Loft.
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Taking decisive steps, he moved towards the shocked Loft, gently grabbed his head and spoke directly into his ear to be heard over the club's din, "Let's go back to our table." His handsome face, lit by the soft glow of the club lights, his earrings shimmering, and his eyes locked on the intimate scene between Kin and Than, Korn was a picture of strength and determination in the midst of emotional turmoil.
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As the evening's festivities began to ebb away, attendees squeezed out every drop of merriment they could from the tail-end of the party, unfazed by the minor altercation that had sparked mid-way through. Loft, however, was in a state of utter disarray, his constitution worn thin by copious amounts of alcohol. Friends rallied around him, offering their support, including John, a petite but robust companion who occasionally hit the gym with Loft and Korn.
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Korn, after bidding farewell to others, joined the small group gathering around Loft. The sight of Loft, limp and almost twice the size of John, made the situation seem heavier.
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"It looks quite heavy,”
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John commented, glancing at Loft's unsteady form and not just referring to his physical weight. Loft was almost twice his size, but John was referring more to the emotional burden that Loft was carrying. He continued,
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"...I think it isn't all his fault after all, it's the accumulation of all of our actions."
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Korn nodded in agreement, his eyes still locked on Loft. "I think so," he concurred, "but maybe today is his day to bear it.” He sounded resigned, acknowledging the inherent unfairness of the world.
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John turned his attention back to Loft. "What should we do with him now?" he asked, worry creasing his young face.
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"My place is somewhat in the same direction as his, but I can't manage to send him home all by myself." John glanced at Loft, who was currently leaning heavily on Korn, the severity of his drunken state making it impossible for John to handle him alone.
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"I can take care of him,” Korn said, determination firming his voice. "Maybe let him stay at my place for tonight. It's too dangerous to leave him alone.” He offered a solution.
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John, relieved at Korn's decision, agreed. They, along with one other friend, hoisted Loft's massive frame onto their shoulders, supporting his weight as best they could. They maneuvered their way towards a nearby vacant taxi, ready to take Loft to a safe place, despite the chaos of the night.
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After successfully helping Loft out of the taxi, Korn managed to guide him through the immaculate corridors of the condo building, eventually settling him on his own plush sofa. It was the same one where they had sat only a few days earlier, exchanging ideas and laughter over chilled beers, but tonight the mood was considerably different.
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With a pang of concern mixed with pity, Korn looked over at Loft sprawled on his sofa, his normally lively eyes shut tight. Despite the heavy intoxication that had rendered Loft semi-conscious, there was a lingering aura of allure around him that had made him one of the university's most sought-after guys.
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"Our Loft, the top university's hot guy,"
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Korn commented, his voice tinged with a bitter amusement. But as Loft mumbled something incoherent, Korn leaned in closer, straining to hear.
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"P'Kin, I'm sorry," Loft's words were slurred and quiet, but they still managed to reach Korn's ears. The proximity, the alcohol, and the vulnerable state Loft was in, stirred something within Korn. The mixed bag of emotions he was experiencing were potent - sympathy for Loft, the physical attraction he felt towards him, and his own emotional turmoil. Unable to resist the moment any longer, Korn leaned further, pressing his lips against Loft's in a heated kiss.
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Loft, though heavily drunk, reciprocated the kiss with a surprising intensity. Overwhelmed by the passionate exchange, Korn succumbed to his desires and slowly began to undress, helping Loft to do the same.
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"Let me take care of you tonight,”
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Korn whispered, his voice barely a murmur as he ran his fingers over Loft's bare skin. "I'll help you release all this heaviness inside." Korn was a skilled lover; he had been taught by the best - Kin - during their past intimate encounters, and now he was using all those lessons to pleasure Loft.
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As the night deepened, the room filled with the sounds of pleasure, Loft's deep moans mirroring Korn's own. The raw intimacy of their passionate encounter echoed through the quiet apartment, their connection acting as a balm to the emotional wounds they had endured throughout the evening.
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