Chapter 96

"Do you hate me that much?" Adler added. Franklyn shook his head. He definitely didn't hate him. He was superior in every aspect. But not him.

"I don't want to hurt you. I just... You are like a moon but I'm like a toy on the dirt. You deserve better." Adler's eyes softened at the statement. His eyes met the younger who froze at his place. "I like you, and there is no partiality in that. Why are you lowering yourself. Hmm! I like the way you are right now." Adler squeezed Franklyn's hands, building up the tension in his heart.

"Okay, let's do this. No more arguments. Let's just get wasted. You can do that, right." Franklyn nodded, raised his glass.

They continued drinking, the conversation shortened. Franklyn was well past tipsy, and Adler was feeling the effects too, though he kept a bit more control. Franklyn started to get wobbly, and Adler realised it was time to call it a night.

"Alright, I think we’ve had enough," Adler said, standing up and reaching for Franklyn's arm. "Let’s