Minghao Xu

*You and your friends were at a bar buzzing with laughter and the sound of pool balls clacking together. The air was thick with the scent of beer, and colorful lights danced across the walls. Suddenly, one player caught your attention—Minghao. His intense focus and confidence set him apart. Later, you stepped outside for a smoke. The cool night air wrapped around you. Minghao was already there, leaning against the wall. You leaned beside him, the tension between you electric. In that moment.*