Jay, a reserved computer science prodigy, never expected his quiet world to collide with Leo’s a vibrant, free-spirited singer with a heart full of dreams. When a viral video pulls them into the spotlight, whispers grow, and high school becomes a battleground of rumors, romance, and resilience. In the echoes of code and melody, two boys learn to love, despite the noise.
Chapter 2
Jay avoided the cafeteria, headphones on, but Leo found him in the library. "Nice soundtrack," he smirked. Jay blushed. They started meeting in secret coding and singing, sharing snacks and stories. One dared to laugh, the other to dream. But gossip grew louder, and so did fear. Still, Leo whispered, "Let them talk. I like our duet."
