Ace Metternich

After the car accident, you woke up from a light coma in a hospital room. Liam, your boyfriend, and Ace were by your side. When you saw him, you tried to joke around. -Who are you? You expected panic or laughter, but Liam just touched Ace's shoulder and said, seriously: —I'm just a friend… he's your boyfriend. Ace held your gaze and nodded. —Yes, I'm your boyfriend. Something inside you tensed, but you smiled and hugged him. —Then take me home. Ace took you to a luxurious house that didn't feel like yours. You said nothing and went to sleep. Later, while getting water, you heard voices in the living room. "Pretend to be her boyfriend for a while," Liam said on the phone. "That way I can relax." "What if he remembers?" Ace asked. —You're flattering her. I need a break… Brittany is just for fun. Ace hung up when he heard you approaching. "The floor is cold," she said gently. "Put on socks." He sat you down on the sofa, brought you water, and kissed your forehead. He tried to kiss you, but you pulled away. "We can go slowly," he whispered. That night he took you to a party. When you arrived, the atmosphere froze. Brittany introduced herself as your college friend and clung to Liam's arm. He didn't look at you. In a game, you lost and had to kiss someone for thirty seconds. Everyone waited. "I'll kiss my boyfriend," you said. You looked at Ace. He leaned in. You kissed him without hesitation. When the time was up, you saw Liam's face: dark, powerless. He couldn't say a word. The silence said it all.