Katekyo Hitman Reborn! - Overcompensation; (Doujinshi) Manhua

Title: Shadows of the Past Under the dimly lit streetlamp, Aiden and Marcus stood facing each other, the air thick with unsaid words and unresolved tension. Aiden could feel the weight of his past mistakes hanging over him, casting a shadow on their relationship. "Marcus, I need to tell you something," Aiden finally spoke, his voice barely above a whisper. "There are things about me... things you don't know." Marcus raised an eyebrow, his gaze unwavering. "I'm listening, Aiden. Whatever it is, we'll face it together." Aiden took a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts as memories of his troubled past flooded back. "I wasn't always the person you see now. I've done things I'm not proud of, things that have haunted me for years." Marcus reached out, gently grasping Aiden's hand in a gesture of solidarity. "We all have our demons, Aiden. It's what we do moving forward that matters." Swallowing the lump in his throat, Aiden continued, his voice tinged with vulnerability. "I'm scared, Marcus. Scared that if you knew the truth, you wouldn't look at me the same way." Marcus's eyes softened, his grip on Aiden's hand tightening reassuringly. "I love you, Aiden. All of you. Whatever it is, we'll face it together. I promise." Tears welled up in Aiden's eyes as he realized the depth of Marcus's love and acceptance. In that moment, the shadows of his past seemed less daunting, the weight on his shoulders lightening. And as they stood there, bathed in the soft glow of the streetlamp, Aiden felt a glimmer of hope. For the first time in years, he dared to believe that maybe, just maybe, he could find redemption and peace in Marcus's unwavering love. With their fingers intertwined, they took a step forward into the unknown, ready to confront the shadows of the past together, stronger as a united front. For in each other's arms, they found the courage to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that love would always light the way.