**Chapter 5: Getting to Know Jian**

As Jian continued to shower Kian with attention, they started to talk more. At first, their conversations were brief and casual, but gradually, they began to open up to each other. Kian learned about Jian's tough exterior and his soft spot for those in need. He discovered that Jian was not just a bad boy, but a complex and multifaceted person. One day, Jian approached Kian in the cafeteria, where he was sitting alone, eating his lunch. "Mind if I join you?" Jian asked, nodding towards the empty chair across from Kian. Kian hesitated for a moment, but then shrugged, indicating that it was okay. As they sat down, Jian started to talk about his passion for music. Kian was surprised to learn that Jian was a talented guitarist and had even played in a band in his previous school. Jian's eyes lit up as he talked about his love for music, and Kian found himself drawn to Jian's enthusiasm. In turn, Jian learned about Kian's love for art. Kian showed Jian his sketchbook, and Jian was impressed by Kian's talent. They spent the next hour talking about art, music, and life in general. Kian found himself feeling more and more at ease around Jian, and he started to see him in a different light. Over the next few days, Jian and Kian continued to talk, sharing stories and laughter. Kian learned about Jian's difficult childhood, about how he had grown up in a tough neighborhood and had to fight to make a name for himself. He learned about Jian's loyalty to his friends and his strong sense of justice. As they talked, Kian started to see Jian as more than just a bad boy. He saw a person who was vulnerable, yet strong, who was fiercely loyal and protective of those he cared about. Kian found himself drawn to Jian's complexity, to the many layers that made up his personality. Jian, too, was getting to know Kian better. He learned about Kian's kindness and empathy, about his passion for art and his love for music. He saw the way Kian's eyes lit up when he talked about his favorite artists, and he heard the way Kian's voice softened when he spoke about his friends. As they spent more time together, Jian realized that he was falling for Kian, hard. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, that Kian was still hurting from his breakup with Miles. But Jian was willing to take the chance, to be patient and to prove to Kian that he was the one he deserved. One day, as they were walking down the hallway, Jian turned to Kian and asked, "Hey, do you want to grab coffee with me this weekend?" Kian looked at him, surprised, but then smiled. "Yeah, I'd like that," he said, his voice soft. Jian grinned, feeling a sense of excitement. He knew that this was just the beginning, that he had a long way to go to win Kian's heart. But he was willing to take the chance, to see where things would go with Kian. As they parted ways, Jian couldn't help but feel a sense of hope, a sense that maybe, just maybe, he could help Kian heal and find happiness again.