Chapter 205
Hanson’s essay seemed a bit rushed, and some sentences were tangled with the kind of slips they’d
expect from someone speaking off the cuff. But maybe that was what made his story seem all the more
credible.
Three years ago, Hanson was fourteen.
By a stroke of luck, he’dnded a gig on “Breeze of Youth.”
He yed the younger brother of the lead, a sweet, shy kid who just adored his big bro.
Despite his tender age, Hanson had a real spark for acting.
Even with his limited screen time, he’d diligently memorize his lines and even sought acting tips from
Joseph, the actor ying his brother.
Joseph was kind to him, saying more than once that Hanson was like a real–life little brother.
All Hanson felt was joy at the praise. He didn’t think much of it when Joseph would sling an arm around
his shoulders or lean in close,ughing into his neck.
He figured it was just how boys got along when they were tight.
But as filming progressed, Joseph found more and more reasons for physical contact.
After a scene where Hanson’s character won a big game, Joseph hugged him so fiercely and nted a
big kiss on his cheek.
Hanson froze, but the director seemed to love it, and with no experience to tell him otherwise, Hanson
assumed this was just how things went in showbiz.
Then came a scene where the brothers were roughhousing, and Joseph pinned him to the bed. On
camera, it was all yful wrestling, but underneath the covers, Hanson felt an ufortable rubbing.
Back then, Hanson was too innocent to understand what was going on, but he started to feel more and
more ufortable.
Thankfully, Hanson’s role was small, so after a few more scenes, he was about to wrap
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But just before the final shoot, Joseph cornered him in the bathroom.
Joseph kissed him, said he liked him and promised more roles if Hanson was willing.
That was when Hanson finally understood the weird vibes he’d been getting, and he realized that some
men liked other men, and Joseph was one of them.
Panicked, Hanson shoved Joseph away and bolted.
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Joseph pursued him, but in a fit of anger, Hanson pushed him hard against the door, which was caught
on security footage.
Joseph hit the doorknob and dropped to his knees in pain, drawing the crow to themotion
The aftermath was brutal. Hanson was vilified online, and Joseph’s fans harassed him mercilessly.
Hanson wanted to tell the truth, but shame andck of evidence silenced him. Pressured by his
parents, he even apologized to Joseph.
The incident left deep psychological scars, and Hanson struggled with depression for a year before he
began to recover
He returned to school life, trying to forget the past, and even as “Breeze of Youth” gained poprity, he
wouldn’t allow anyone to mention the show around him.
Meanwhile, Joseph was getting more and more famous online. There was even a scandalst year
with a female pop star, which kinda confirmed that he’s straight.
That was until Hanson saw a livestream where Seanined about Joseph’s touchy behavior,
proving Joseph never changed.
Hanson debated whether to share his story, fearing another onught of abuse, but he decided to
speak out. He was about to be an adult, and he didn’t want his past to shadow his future. He
hoped to prevent others from suffering in silence.
His message was clear: sexual harassment affects everyone, and silence only emboldens the
perpetrator.
The livestream fell silent after his story, but online, the response was explosive.
Some called Joseph disgusting and didn’t care about his orientation, and they were just against him.
Hanson’s supporters pointed out Hanson was fourteen years old when he was sexually molested, and
Sean looked fourteen now, Joseph’s apparent type.
Joseph’s fans defended him, iming orientation was a personal freedom and insisting on his
innocence.
But the argument was upended when the female idol from the “rtionship scandal” spoke up,
confirming a brief rtionship with Joseph thatcked Intimacy and ended abruptly after going public,
Now, everyone understood the rtionship was likely a cover for Joseph’s true preferences, and the
outcry intensified against him.
“Holy smokes. That guy’s cunning gives me the creeps.”
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“Only someone who’s been there would be on guard for an online beatdown. Hanson’s drama is the
real deal.”
“I’ve got nothing against gay folks, but I can’t stand those with a lousy character.”
“The deceived girls are the real victims here. How many have suffered because of these deceivers?”
“Poor little Hanson must have felt so helpless back then, and his whole worldview shattered by that
scumbag.”
“I can’t believe I used to think his interactions with his brother were so heartwarming. Fangirling over
his and Raines‘ chemistry is my biggest sin.”
“Oh no. Don’t tell me Raines got harassed back in the day, too.”
“Please, no. Just thinking about it is making my blood boil.”