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Synopsis of "Echoes of Us"

Tobi thought he had his life figured out—a stable long-distance relationship with Dayo, a fresh start at university, and a roommate, Chike, who was more of a nuisance than a friend. But when a single mistake shatters the boundaries between him and Chike, Tobi is forced to confront feelings he never wanted to acknowledge.

Caught between the love he knows and the passion he can't escape, Tobi embarks on a journey that takes him from the bustling streets of Ibadan to the chaotic heartbeat of Lagos. Secrets unravel, desires ignite, and betrayal lurks in unexpected places. And just when he thinks he has control, a mysterious stranger enters his life—one who knows more about him than they should.

As emotions clash and truths are exposed, Tobi must make an impossible choice: follow the echoes of his past, or embrace a future that terrifies him.

A gripping Nigerian LGBTQ+ romance filled with love, heartbreak, and the dangerous pull of desire.

The Forbidden tides

The cold water cascaded down Tobi's body, washing away the heat of the club, the tension of the night, but not the thoughts that plagued him. Dayo. Lagos. Tomorrow.

His hands braced against the tiled wall as the water streamed over him. His body was tense, aching for something more than just memories.

Would it feel the same when they saw each other again? Would Dayo still look at him like he was the only thing in the world?

A deep sigh left his lips as he reached for the soap, trying to ground himself in the present. But then—

Chike was standing there, eyes wide, mouth slightly open. Staring.

For a moment, neither of them moved. The only sound was the steady splash of water against the tiles.

Then—Chike blinked, shook his head quickly, and turned away, rubbing his hand over his face. "Omo, my bad! I no know say you still dey inside."

Tobi grabbed a towel, his pulse hammering. "Chike, what the hell?!"

"Na mistake, na mistake!" Chike's voice was rushed, too casual. Too forced.

Tobi wrapped the towel around his waist and stepped out of the shower. Chike was leaning against the wall, avoiding eye contact, his fingers rubbing the back of his neck.

A silence stretched between them, awkward and heavy.

Chike cleared his throat. "Uh… you good?"

Tobi narrowed his eyes. "Do I look good?"

Chike chuckled, but it was nervous. He wasn't looking at Tobi's face.

Tobi exhaled sharply, stepping past him. He had known Chike wasn't exactly shy about things like this—he made dirty jokes all the time—but this… this was different.

And not like someone who had just walked in on a friend by mistake.

Something flickered in Chike's expression when Tobi turned to him again. Something unreadable.

But then, just as quickly, Chike smirked. "Omo, see as you dey vex. No be say I never see naked man before."

"An idiot wey go still sleep for this same room with you." Chike laughed, but the tension hadn't fully left his face.

Tobi shook his head, grabbing his phone from the table. His conversation with Dayo was still on the screen. Are you serious? Then come.

Whatever just happened with Chike was not his problem.

Caught in the open