Kiss the Villain

Gareth struggles with his awakening sexual desire in the wake of his encounters with Kayden. He contacts his personal investigator, Nadine, to find information on Kayden. Kayden texts Gareth and proves that he can read Gareth’s relationship style and personality effectively, from his anxiety over his father’s approval to his inability to allow anyone to know his true personality. As Kayden claims Gareth has been a willing participant in their encounters, Niko, Gareth’s cousin, randomly comes to his room to discuss whether Gareth has ever been attracted to men. 

Gareth admits that he’s unsure about his sexuality because of one man. Niko teases Gareth for being a “bottom” in a relationship with a man. Gareth plans to take the upper hand with Kayden to prove Niko wrong.

Two days later, the class mock trial begins, and the prosecution team gives their opening statements. Kayden’s approval of their work makes Gareth jealous. He gives the defense’s opening statement and argues that the rape victim participated willingly and that the prosecution is not able to provide sufficient evidence to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the defendant assaulted the victim. When he looks up, Kayden looks as if he wants to kill him.