Hey guys! here is chapter 7 of "Love In Neon City", and tomo..

Hey guys! here is chapter 7 of "Love In Neon City", and tomorrow, the conclusion, enjoy ☺️

Chapter 7: The Decision

As the days turned into weeks, Josh and Corey grew closer. The dynamics of the triad shifted, but their friendship remained strong. Marcus and Adrian supported Josh and Corey's decision to explore their connection, even if it meant changing the status quo.

One night, after a particularly emotional conversation, Josh realized how much he had grown and left behind since that first day in the old cafeteria. His jealousy had faded, replaced by a deep sense of belonging. He and Corey had found something very special. He felt that anything was possible.

They decided to take a trip together, away from the city and its distractions. It was Josh's first trip in years, and the experience warmed his heart. They chose a secluded cabana on a website that sold outdoor experiences. A quiet place where they could be alone and focus on their growing bond. These days were filled with laughter, exploration, and deep conversations that allowed Josh to open up in a way he never had before.

As the trip came to an end, Josh felt a looming sense of dread. Returning to the city meant facing reality, and he wasn't sure how their relationship would fit into his life with his family responsibilities. It had become something undeniable, an entity of its own. Corey sensed Josh's anxiety and gently coaxed him to share his fears.

"I don't know how to balance it," Josh admitted one night as they sat by a crackling fire. "I have responsibilities, my mother depends on me, but I've neglected so much of my own life... can I come back from this?"

Corey took Josh's hand, his eyes full of understanding. "We'll figure it out together. You don't have to do this alone anymore."

Back in the city, the transition was harder than they expected. Josh struggled to balance his responsibilities and his relationship with Corey. He needed to be with him, but that desire also felt like a weight too heavy to carry. Incidentally, his mother, unaware of the changes in Josh's life, became increasingly dependent on him, as if the universe was testing him by making his life more tense and stressful by the day. Josh found it difficult to find time for himself, let alone a relationship. There were too many competing voices in his head.