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been blooming alone (over you)

Charles x Max - rated E - ch. 9 of 14

Maybe Max already knows, sees through Charles right to the roots. “You don’t want to know? Who it is, I mean?”

“No,” Max snaps.

Charles flinches. He feels raw, exposed, like everyone can see the blooms unfurling in his chest.

And then Max is turning to him and sliding a possessive hand around the base of his skull. He waits until Charles meets his eyes.

“They don’t matter.” His long fingers curl in to press at the hinge of Charles’ jaw. “You will make them fall in love with you. Or.” Max swallows, throat bobbing reflexively. He leans in so close they’re breathing the same air. “Or you’ll get over them. Maybe…maybe fall for someone else. Anything can happen.”

“Anything,” Charles echoes, feeling insane. Max doesn’t know. Max is jealous of himself.

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A huge congratulations to the Batch of 2023-26! The lights were bright, the energy was electric, and the memories made at AURORA 2026 will last a lifetime. We recently gathered at Krishna Hall to bid a grand farewell to our incredible BBA, BCA, and B.Com students. From the first day of college to this final, glowing night of Aurora 2026, it’s been a ride to remember.