In college, Ace was embraced by a group of close friends and recounted the emotional journey of a shy newcomer who discovered an attraction to long-term team member Z that he could neither ignore nor fully embrace. As the connection between Ace and Z becomes closer, the silence becomes stronger, both illuminating their fears and fueling their insecurity. Although the attraction between them seems unquestionable, their inability to openly acknowledge and express their feelings for each other may sever the strong bond of their instinctive mutual attraction. Author: Jordan Gear
