EPILOGUE
675 Words
Love, Life, and Everything In Between
The early morning sun filtered gently through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Noah's apartment. Adrian yawned, stretching, as Noah stirred beside him. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifted from the kitchen.
“Good morning, sleepyhead,” Noah murmured, sliding his arms around Adrian from behind.
Adrian laughed softly, turning in Noah’s embrace. “Morning… you didn’t even let me get my first cup of coffee in peace.”
“Nope. Can’t have my boyfriend starting the day without me,” Noah teased, pressing a quick kiss to Adrian’s forehead.
Across town, Chen Wei was already humming softly in his apartment, waiting for Liang to finish setting up a small recording session. Liang’s guitar rested against his shoulder as he played a few chords, but his eyes kept flicking to Chen, who was perched on the sofa with a notebook in hand.
“You know,” Chen said, leaning forward, “I never thought balancing your music career and our time together would feel this easy.”
Liang smiled, plucking a soft melody. “It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it. Every minute with you is worth it.”
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A year had passed, and life had been nothing short of blissful for the four of them. Adrian had moved in with Noah, and Liang had moved in with Chen. Their careers soared: Noah won award after award for his acting, while Liang dominated the music scene with his soulful performances. Adrian rose to Managing Director, and Chen to General Manager, yet their relationship remained the anchor in their busy lives.
Despite the demanding schedules, they never stopped carving out moments for each other. Adrian and Noah spent late nights laughing over scripts, debating movie roles, or simply holding each other close on the couch after long days. Noah’s heart was always full when Adrian rested against him, whispering the little things that mattered in their day.
Meanwhile, Liang and Chen had their own rhythm. Liang would come home after long recording sessions or gigs, often humming new songs he had written for Chen. Chen would greet him with a warm smile, a gentle kiss, and sometimes, a playful nudge reminding Liang that he still needed to eat dinner first. Together, they found quiet pockets of time in chaotic schedules—weekend mornings with pancakes, late-night songwriting sessions, or just curling up together in silence, content in each other’s presence.
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Later that week, the two couples decided to celebrate their successes and love together at a cozy rooftop café. Fairy lights twinkled overhead, wine glasses clinked, and laughter echoed into the night.
Adrian nudged Noah playfully. “You still owe me that karaoke rematch.”
Noah grinned. “You’re going down, Mr. Managing Director.”
Chen raised an eyebrow at Liang. “Are you two seriously planning to compete against each other? I thought this was a celebration.”
Liang laughed, draping an arm around Chen. “Hey, it’s more fun this way. Besides, we’re winning together.”
The four of them shared a quiet moment, looking at the city lights below, sipping their drinks, and enjoying the rare peace that comes with love and trust. Adrian rested his head against Noah’s shoulder, Liang leaned against Chen’s chest, and for a moment, the world outside ceased to exist.
“Can you believe it?” Adrian whispered. “A year has passed, and everything’s… perfect.”
“Perfect because we made it together,” Noah replied softly.
Chen smiled at Liang. “And no matter how busy life gets, we’ll always find our way back to each other.”
Liang kissed Chen’s temple. “Always.”
And in that rooftop haven, amidst laughter, love, and soft music, the four hearts beat in unison—reminding themselves that work, fame, and life’s chaos didn’t matter when you had love worth fighting for.
No schedules, no pressures, no worries—just love, laughter, and the simple joy of being together.
And silently, each couple promised themselves: this was only the beginning.
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