Genre: BL | Mafia | College | Dark Romance | Slow Burn

Chapter 1: The Devil in Black (Part 1)

The first day at Westbridge University was supposed to be the beginning of a normal life for subho a 19-year-old scholarship student who wanted nothing more than to graduate, support his younger sister, and leave his painful past behind.

But fate had other plans.

Rumors spread through the campus like wildfire.

"Don't make eye contact with him."

"He's dangerous."

"People disappear after crossing him."

Nobody dared say his name loudly.

Then subhoo saw him.

A tall man dressed entirely in black stepped out of a luxury car surrounded by armed bodyguards. His cold grey eyes held no emotion, yet everyone moved out of his way.

Damien Valentino

Officially, he was a final-year business student.

Unofficially, he was the heir to the most feared mafia family in the country.

Girls admired him.

Boys feared him.

Teachers ignored the rules when it came to him.

subho rolled his eyes.

"Just another spoiled rich guy."

That single thought changed his life forever.

Later that afternoon, Ethan accidentally bumped into Damien in the library.

Books fell to the floor.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone expected Ethan to apologize.

Instead, he looked Damien straight in the eyes.

"I'm not scared of you."

A dangerous smile appeared on Damien's lips.

"No one has talked to me like that before.

subho up his books.

"Then today is your lucky day."

He walked away.

For the first time in years...

Damien Valentino laughed.

Not because it was funny.

Because he had finally found someone who wasn't afraid of the monster.

He whispered,

"Interesting..."👀✨

As Subho walked out of the university gate, the evening sky had already turned dark. A cool breeze swept through the nearly empty streets.✨

He adjusted the strap of his backpack and headed toward the bus stop, unaware that a black SUV was moving slowly a short distance behind him.

Inside the vehicle, a man spoke into a small earpiece.

✨

"Target has left the campus."

Another voice replied,

"Keep your distance. Don't let him notice."

The SUV continued to follow.👀

A few minutes later, Subho stopped at a small roadside café to buy a cup of coffee. When he looked up, he noticed the same black SUV parked across the street.

A strange feeling crept into his mind.

"Am I just imagining things?"✨

He shook his head and continued walking.

At that very moment, from the top floor of a nearby building, Damien watched everything in silence.

Luca stepped beside him.✨

"Should we intervene?"

Damien kept his eyes fixed on Subho.

"Not yet."✨👀

"They're getting closer."

"I know."💖

For the first time, Damien's calm expression changed. His gaze hardened, as if he recognized the danger before anyone else.

Far below, Subho's phone suddenly buzzed.

He frowned at the unknown number and opened the message.✨👀

> "Stay away from Damien Valentino... unless you're ready to lose everything."

Before he could react, the message disappeared from his screen.

Subho looked around.

The street was crowded.✨

But it felt as though someone was watching his every move.

A faint smile appeared on Damien's face as he whispered to himself,

"The game has already begun."👀✨

Next Chapter: Eyes That .... wait for the chapter 2😋💖

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Chapter 2:--(Part 1)

The next morning, Subho Roy stood in front of the mirror, fixing the collar of his university uniform. He tried to push yesterday's strange encounter out of his mind, but Damien Valentino's cold grey eyes refused to leave his thoughts.

"It was just an accident," he whispered to himself.

When Subho reached Westbridge University, he immediately noticed students staring at him. Their whispers followed him through the corridors.

"That's the freshman who talked back to Damien."

"I heard Damien smiled at him."

"He's asking for trouble."

Subho ignored every word and entered his classroom.

His best friend, nao Brooks, rushed toward him.

"Subho! Have you lost your mind?"✨

"What happened now?" Subho asked with a tired smile.

"You challenged Damien Valentino in front of everyone. Nobody does that."

Subho shrugged🌠

"I didn't challenge him. I just spoke normally."

Noah sighed.✨

"You really don't understand who he is."

Before Subho could reply, the classroom suddenly fell silent.

Everyone looked toward the hallway.

Damien Valentino walked past the classroom with two bodyguards behind him.

He didn't stop.

He didn't speak.

But for one brief second...

His eyes met Subho's✨

It lasted only a moment.✨💖

Then Damien continued walking as if nothing had happened.👀

The whispers grew louder.

"He looked at him again."👀✨

"Why would Damien notice a freshman?"✨

Subho looked away and opened his notebook, pretending not to care.

But deep inside, he couldn't ignore the strange feeling growing in his chest.

Something about Damien felt different.

Not frightening...

Just mysterious.😕

And somehow, their paths kept crossing.

Echoes of Us✨

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The Eyes That Followed (Part 2)💖

Classes ended later than usual. Dark clouds had covered the sky, and a light rain began to fall over the campus. Students hurried toward the gates, laughing and chatting, while Subho quietly packed his books.✨

Noah caught up with him near the exit.

"Are you coming to the café with us?" he asked.

Subho smiled apologetically.✨💢

"Maybe next time. I have work after class."

Noah nodded and left with the others.

Subho started walking toward the bus stop, enjoying the cool breeze. For the first time that day, the campus felt peaceful.

Then his phone vibrated.

An unknown number.

He opened the message.

> "Stay away from Damien Valentino if you value your future."

Subho frowned.

"Who sent this?"🙄

Before he could reply, the message disappeared from the screen as if it had never existed.

A cold chill ran down his spine.

He looked around.👀✨

People were walking past him as usual, yet something felt... wrong.😟

Across the street, a black SUV was parked with its windows completely tinted.

Inside, someone was watching him.

Not far away, another black car slowly pulled up.

Damien stepped out, adjusting the sleeve of his black coat. His expression remained calm, but his sharp eyes immediately noticed the SUV.

Luca walked over and spoke quietly.

"They've found him."

Damien's jaw tightened.

"I know."

"Should we move now?"✨

Damien watched as the SUV's engine started.

"Not yet," he replied. "If they're only watching, we watch too."

A few seconds later, the SUV drove away without making a move.

Subho never noticed it.🙄

He simply adjusted his backpack and continued toward the bus stop, unaware that someone had already marked him as part of a much bigger game.

Damien looked at the empty road and spoke under his breath.

> "You're already caught in a war you know nothing about, Subho."✨

Far away, inside the SUV, a mysterious man smiled while making a phone call.

"The target is under Valentino's attention."

A deep voice answered,👀💢

> "Good. Phase one is complete."😉

End of Chapter 2😋