Forbidden Emotions

On thestreets of Tokyo, the Black Dragon gang's base was hosting night. The atmosphere inside was thick and tense. Despite being 20 years old, Taiju still led with his tough and charismatic demeanor. But the distance between you and him had recently made everything more complicated.

Taiju's closest friend, his feelings were mixed. Although he wanted you to be close friends with him, Taiju's interest in you was starting to spread to him as well.

One evening, everyone had started to disperse after work was over. You were planning to stay a little longer and go outside the base to talk to your friend. However, Taiju appeared in front of you.

"You can't go," he said harshly, stuffing his hands in his pockets.

There was something in his eyes. This wasn't an ordinary order.

"Taiju, what's going on?" you asked, tilting your head slightly.

“I need to talk to you,” he said, the harshness and determination in his voice frightening you a little.

It was rare that Taiju would decide to leave you alone. You usually felt safe around him, but his behavior tonight worried you.

“Why? What happened?” you asked.

“It’s hard to tell you this, but… that boy.” His eyes were focused on you, but in reality, he wanted to test you in some way with what he said.

Your heart started to beat faster at the mention of your friend’s name. Taiju’s words cut you like a knife.

“Be careful with him”

Taiju’s demeanor was different. He wouldn’t normally do this.

“What do you mean?” you had to ask.

Taiju locked eyes with you for a moment, taking a deep breath. Then, softening his voice, he said, “Just… don’t trust him too much. He wants to take you away from me.”

These words froze you for a moment. You couldn’t have imagined Taiju saying something like that.

“Taiju,I only see him as a friend,” you said

Taiju smiled, but this smile gave off a frighteningly cold impression. “You know that. But that boy wants to see you in a different way. Remember, him taking you is like stealing from me.”