With the deafening gunshot, chaos erupted once more in the already tense room. Xavier's life flashed before him as the bullet sped towards him, but in an act of heroism, a man swiftly pushed him out of harm's way, both of them stumbling to the floor in the process.
Gasping for breath, Xavier looked up to see the face of his savior, grateful for the unexpected intervention. "Are you alright?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.
Xavier's heart swelled with gratitude and confusion as he locked eyes with the mysterious man who had come to his aid. There was an unmistakable familiarity in the man's physique and the caring look in his eyes stirred emotions within Xavier that he couldn't quite place. It felt like a father's protective love, a desire to shield his child from danger.
Xavier
