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6:00 p.m.
"Phuwin, I've already told you I don't want to go to your friend's damn bar." Fourth didn’t know how many times he'd turned down the offer, but his friend just wouldn't give up.
"You can't stay locked up at home every day. I get that you don’t like partying, but I swear this is just a small gathering with the others at the bar." Fourth sighed and rolled his eyes. "And I'll tell you again, my friend isn't the damn owner of the bar, he's the singer. At least pay me some attention," Phuwin said, sounding slightly offended.
"Sorry, it's just that work has made me really stressed lately, you know? The office is becoming unbearable, and my boring life doesn't help one bit." Fourth, at twenty-four, worked at one of the most important law firms in the country. Despite liking his job, lately his workdays had been longer than legally allowed, leaving him exhausted and with no time for himself.
"Maybe it's time to find some fun tonight…" Phuwin looked at him with mischievous eyes, and Fourth responded with a snort.
"You know how I feel about that." Fourth hated casual hookups. During his university years, he'd slept with a few people, but over time he got tired of sharing a bed with someone he knew wouldn't be there the next morning.
Maybe sleeping with random people just wasn't for him. Maybe he just wanted to find someone who wouldn't leave a cold empty space in his bed, someone who'd share meaningful moments with him.
"Fourth, I'm not saying you should sleep with the first guy you see. All I want is for you to be happy and to unwind with us like you used to. I miss my best friend. We all do." That last sentence made Fourth's heart clench. He hadn't realized his friends worried about him that much.
"Alright. I'll go." Phuwin's puppy face quickly transformed into a bright smile, and he lunged forward to hug Fourth, nearly suffocating him with the intensity.
"Enough, Phuwin, I'm… drowning," Fourth laughed heartily. He was so lucky to have someone like him as a friend.
9:00 p.m.
The bar was smaller than Fourth had imagined. Neon lights were the only thing illuminating the place, creating an intimate atmosphere. The air smelled of alcohol and cigarettes, but in a way, that's what gave personality to the place.There were four tables occupied by people close to his age who were quietly having a drink, which reassured Fourth, who thought that his friends were going to take him to a party packed with people grinding and kissing.
"Wow, if it isn't our dear Fourth, finally dragging his ass out of the damn cave." Keng was a complete jerk, and Fourth had never really liked him, but no one needed to know that, so he decided to fake it with a smile.
"Where have you been hiding? I don't remember seeing you since that time I hooked up with that blond guy at Phuwin's birthday," Mon said, giving him a little punch on the shoulder as a joke. Fourth laughed even though he had no idea what he was talking about because he didn't remember any blond guy.
If asked, Fourth would firmly state that he didn't miss coming to these gatherings with his friend group one bit. It wasn't that he disliked them, but if he was honest, he only felt close to Phuwin. The rest had been his friends since he started university, but none of them knew anything about his life beyond what usually happened at college parties.
So tonight couldn't be more irrelevant to him.
"I've been pretty busy handling a lot of cases these last few months, I barely have the energy to go out." Two of his friends looked at each other and burst out laughing.
"Come on, Fourth, don't be such a party pooper. Be honest, how long has it been since you got laid?" There was that jerk Keng, opening his mouth again. Fourth felt like punching him, but for the sake of public decency, he was going to spare him.
"Honestly, I'm not interested right now. Like I said, I don't have time." His words came out sharper than intended, though he didn't regret it. He felt Phuwin's gaze on him, looking guilty for making him come.
"Damn, and you used to love taking anyone you wanted to bed back in university… Too bad you've turned into such a bitter person." Fourth couldn't care less about anything any of them said about him because they hadn't known him in university, or now.
"Guys, I think…" Phuwin tried to calm the atmosphere, but his words were interrupted by the sound of someone speaking through a microphone. The man, probably the bar owner, announced that in five minutes the band Toxic would be performing, which apparently played there every week.
Fourth looked around, ignoring the small talk his friends were having. He felt so distant and bored that he wanted to get up and leave. The only reason he was still there was Phuwin. His only friend.
Lost in his bubble of inner thoughts, Fourth didn't notice when the neon lights went out completely, replaced by two blinding white spotlights illuminating the small, shabby stage that had been set up with some decorations to give it a rocker vibe, or so Fourth assumed.
The sound of a guitar brought him back to reality. He could distinguish a sweet voice beginning to sing the first words of a song he knew perfectly well. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing was playing, and the boy singing it entertained the audience with that captivating honey voice. He hadn't even come on stage yet, but just his voice managed to capture Fourth's attention, making him curious about who was behind that voice that had captured his attention.
The stage light focused on the center as a seemingly young man emerged from the shadows with firm steps. One step after another until he reached the lights.
Damn.
Fourth was speechless watching him come out with that confidence. Not only was the boy so fucking tall, but his figure was slender like a sculpture crafted with careful detail, his waist was ridiculously small and in contrast his shoulders really broad. The outfit he wore only accentuated his body. His sweater was totally rocker style with its worn appearance, red and black colors, plus an excessively provocative neckline, leaving part of his chest exposed, where a cross pendant hung from his neck, giving him a sexy look. His pants were tight red leather, hugging his firm thighs, looking irresistibly hot on him.
To say Fourth was fascinated would be an understatement. That boy stirred something in his gut for an inexplicable reason.
His body wasn't the only notable thing about the singer, since his face was also a fucking masterpiece. His eyes, fixed on the audience, had a special gleam, probably from the euphoria of the moment. His nose was small and somehow somewhat cat-like, which Fourth found adorable. Impossible not to mention were his plump lips covered in gloss, making them look even juicier. Damn.
As he sang the emotional song, the only thing Fourth could focus on after completely analyzing him was the way that every time he had to sing in a high note, the veins in his neck became visible under the spotlight.
He needed to know who that guy was.
It had been months, even years, since Fourth had felt the need to get to know someone, but this guy… he was simply different. There was something about him that sparked something in Fourth, and that scared him a little.
"And I don't wanna miss a thing…" The song ended with a wave of applause from every table in the bar. The band showed their gratitude and proceeded to introduce themselves. "Thank you so much for being here another week to those of you who come every Friday to watch us play, it really means a lot to us." Oh my god. His voice wasn't just sweet when singing, speaking, it dropped a couple of tones and sounded deeper, so much so that Fourth felt goosebumps. He felt pathetic for being so affected by the presence of a stranger. "And well… for those of you hearing us for the first time, I hope it's not the last." Fourth thought he must be seeing things. Fourth definitely hadn't imagined the hot band singer just winking at him.
Whatever this feeling was that remained inside him, he had to do something about it. Tonight, he had to meet the singer of Toxic.
12 a.m.
The concert ended at midnight; however, his ears still felt the buzzing throb, his heart still vibrating to the drumbeat. People were getting up, leaving their seats to exit the bar, but Fourth didn't seem to have the strength to move. He wanted to stay another hour, maybe a couple more. He didn't feel ready to forget the singer's harmonious voice that had made him disconnect from reality for a few hours.
"If you want to meet Gemini so badly, just say so." Phuwin, watching him with a mischievous smile, brought him out of his bubble, and Fourth looked at him, blinking several times in surprise.
"Gemini? Who's Gemini?" he asked, confused.
"If you'd just listen when I talk…" He rolled his eyes, feeling offended, and added, "My friend, the singer of Toxic. That guy you've been staring at for hours like you want to tear his clothes off. That's Gemini." Suddenly Fourth felt his cheeks heat up intensely.
"Phuwin… I need to meet him." His friend smiled genuinely and simply grabbed him by the wrist and led him toward an area customers supposedly weren't allowed to enter. The backstage. "Hey, what are you doing?" Fourth asked, dazed.
"Playing Cupid between my two best friends." Oh god. Fourth was going to have a heart attack.
"B-but I don't even know if he's interested in me. How embarrassing if he rejects me in front of his bandmates." Phuwin ignored his words and abruptly opened the door leading to the band's dressing room. They all turned suddenly as the door burst open. "Really, it's not necessary…" His words trailed off when he saw every single member of Toxic looking at them with curiosity and confusion. Phuwin approached Gemini and made him step outside to have a conversation where the rest of the band wouldn't stick their noses in, as usually happened.
"Gemini, you might want to meet Fourth. He's a huge fan of yours." Fourth was going to kill him when they got out of here. The handsome and hot singer looked at him and gave him a kind smile. Fourth felt his heart tighten.
Fourth felt embarrassed.. they weren't kids anymore to be doing these things. Would Gemini think he was a weirdo? And his clothes? He hoped the completely out-of-his-comfort-zone outfit Phuwin had forced him to wear wasn't ridiculous. He wore a black shirt with a leather jacket over it and casual black pants, completely opposite to what he usually wore. He prayed that Gemini would at least reject him gently.
"Well, I'm off. Have fun, guys." Phuwin, that bastard, pulled away and winked at them both before leaning close to Fourth's ear to whisper, "He has a crush on you, I know him." That only made Fourth's heart race and his body tense. His friend, without looking back even for a second, walked away, leaving him completely alone with that guy he liked in an overwhelming way and without knowing what to say.
Gemini, who was several centimeters taller than him, stared at him intently in a way Fourth couldn't interpret. His mind raced, trying to formulate a coherent sentence that wouldn't be pathetic, but only compliments about how good he looked came to mind.
"Uh… nice shirt." Gemini looked at him strangely, glancing down at his completely white shirt. No decoration. No different color besides white. Way to go, Fourth. He thought to himself.
"Thanks, I bought it for its originality." The singer said jokingly, and Fourth relaxed, seeing that at least he hadn't laughed in his face for the stupid thing he'd said.
"I meant the outfit you wore on stage. I should have noticed you'd changed clothes," he said, scratching the back of his head uncomfortably. "It looked really good on you." Gemini blushed, and a shy smile that gave him a hamster-like look on his face.
"Uh, thanks, really. No one's ever paid that much attention to my outfits before." Fourth thought the guy in front of him was simply a work of art. He found it hard to believe someone so perfect could exist. Lost in his thoughts, and seeing he wasn't saying anything, Gemini added, "I haven't seen you around here before. Is this your first time?"
"If I'm being completely honest, I didn't want to come and was planning to leave as soon as I could, but Phuwin forced me to come and…" Fourth hesitated to continue the sentence, but he had nothing to lose. If Gemini thought he was a weirdo, he'd let him know and just leave. "…and I just stayed because you hypnotized me." The taller guy's eyes widened in surprise, and his smile broadened, revealing a hint of perfect teeth.
Gemini stayed quiet for a few moments, as if thinking, and after a moment of silence said, "You're interesting, Fourth, you know?"
"And why's that?" he responded with a soft voice. A voice he hadn't used with anyone in years.
"Do you have anything to do tonight?" Gemini asked with interest, still not taking his eyes off his face for a second. It seemed like he was studying every single facial expression Fourth made. Right now the singer was probably seeing how Fourth's ears were red, and if he could see under his clothes, he'd see how his whole body had tingled at the proposal.
"Yes, do you have something in mind?" he said, trying to sound casual even though inside he was burning with desire and some kind of emotion he could hardly describe.
He saw Gemini play with his fingers, as if nervous, as if he wanted to ask something. Fourth found it adorable, and his stomach twisted.
"How about I tell you more about why I find you interesting and you take me somewhere you'd really like to be right now…? I'd like to get to know your world." Fourth's heart pounded like crazy at his words.
I'd like to get to know your world…
I'd like to get to know your world…
I'd like to get to know your world…
He couldn't stop repeating that phrase over and over. Someone he'd just met had asked to know a part of him, whatever he wanted to share. Fourth couldn't remember the last time someone had shown interest in him beyond wanting to sleep with him, and although he was dying to have someone as hot as Gemini in his bed, he also felt that for the first time, this guy might be different from the rest.
"Hmm." He nodded with a smile. "That sounds more than good." And without further ado, they left that bar together. Two strangers sharing the same curiosity about each other. Two strangers who, without knowing it yet, would spend the best night of their lives.
1:00 a.m.
Gemini and Fourth walked side by side (closer than necessary) while talking about trivial things to get to know each other better. Fourth discovered that the singer was very talkative, always had something on his mind to say, and that calmed him, since he preferred listening. He felt comfortable around Gemini.
"…so when I got angry, I threw a glass of vodka in his face, and he stopped bothering me. Do you think I was too cruel?" Gemini was telling him about the thousands of anecdotes that had happened to him every Friday he sang at the bar, and Fourth could only watch him with a smile. Gemini was so bright, so full of life that he radiated happiness.
"You know I'm all about justice, well actually not really, but yes, you did a great job." Every time Fourth opened his mouth, he felt like he'd forgotten how to. Fortunately, the singer didn't seem to notice.
"Justice? Are you a judge or something? Wait, don't tell me, yes, you must be. I can totally imagine you in a suit and everything." Gemini made a kind of imaginary frame with his fingers to look him up and down, trying to analyze him. Fourth found him cute once again.
With a soft laugh, Fourth added, "Not really, I'm a lawyer."
"I like it. It suits your look." He winked at him like he did on stage, and Fourth froze. "Look, there's a convenience store. I'm starving, is it okay if we go?" Fourth was so blinded by Gemini that he didn't see what was around him, ignoring the store in front of them. Without saying anything, he nodded and followed him.
Once they'd bought Gemini's mango ice cream and Fourth's coffee, they sat at one of the tables outside the store.
"Okay, let's play something fun. The game's called two truths and a lie. You have to tell me three things, two are real, one isn't and, I have to guess which is the lie." He'd never played this before simply because he'd stopped going out, and the only person he saw was Phuwin, whom he already knew everything about, so it seemed fun.
"Okay. The first thing about me is that I hate chocolate. The second is that as a kid, I lived in China for two years. And the last is that in university, there was a girl who gave me a rose every day." Gemini's mouth opened hearing the last one. Fourth didn't really like talking about himself, but doing it with Gemini felt natural.
"I say the lie is the second. It's impossible that you don't like chocolate, everyone likes chocolate. As for the third… I wouldn't be surprised if girls were after you." The singer was extremely sincere and seemed not ashamed of anything he said, which Fourth really liked, causing him to blush.
"You win… I never lived in China, but I did spend a year in Malaysia, though I was so young I don't remember it." Gemini was attentive to everything he said, showing genuine interest in him. "Okay, your turn." Fourth felt the guy's bright eyes looking at him sweetly and couldn't hide his stupid smile.
Gemini was bringing out a side of him that he missed, even if he found it hard to admit.
"Hmm." His eyes looked upward, as if helping him think. The tip of his tongue stuck out slightly, offering a view that Fourth, who was staring intently, would like to commit to memory. "Got it. The first thing is that in a couple of months, I'll graduate. The second is that once I sang at a wedding where wearing blue was forbidden, and my whole band wore at least one blue item. And the last one…" He paused to look at Fourth with a playful smile. "…the last one is that seeing guys in suits and ties turns me on." Fourth felt his body electrify at what Gemini had just said. Was that a hint? Damn right it was.
"Oh, uhm… I…" He heard a small, soft laugh from Gemini, who had managed to turn him red in an instant. Fourth liked this boy, maybe more than he'd like to admit. "I think the lie is the first. Do you even have time to study?" Gemini looked at him with amusement again, probably because he'd guessed wrong.
"Wrong. I graduate in two months. Hope to see you there, with your tie on and everything." Again. He'd winked at him again. Fourth didn't think he could resist his charms much longer. "I haven't been to any blue-themed weddings because we always have to wear black." Fourth nodded but kept thinking about Gemini wanting him to come to his graduation… Did he really want to keep in touch with him? His heart tightened.
"Wow… you're a singer and also go to university? What do you study?" The lawyer asked.
"Social work. Maybe you haven't heard of it… there's not much information about it." He noticed a certain tone of insecurity in the singer and felt the need to make him feel better, to take care of him.
"I know a bit about the subject, but I want you to be the one to tell me about it." Fourth hoped Gemini would talk about it as much as he wanted; he wanted to show him he was interested in everything he had to say. He saw Gemini's eyes take on a special gleam, and before starting to talk about his future profession, he smiled sweetly at him.
"I basically support people who at some point in their lives don't have the same opportunities as others. I accompany them through the process. Just listening to them makes them feel like someone's there for them, you know?" The passion with which he spoke was reflected in the sparkle in his eyes. Fourth didn't know if falling in love with someone in one night was possible, but he swore he'd never felt anything so simple and beautiful for anyone before.
Gemini continued talking, talking, and talking… Fourth kept his gaze fixed on him the entire time, afraid of missing an expression that would make his heart go wild.
3:00 a.m.
The silence of the night grew deeper due to the late hour. The sound of cars diminished, leaving the spotlight to the crickets, singing vigorously.
With Gemini by his side, talking about everything and nothing at the same time, Fourth walked to his little place in the world, where he would show that boy a part of himself. Something he hadn't allowed himself in a long time but nevertheless desired to do. There was some external force pushing him to trust Gemini. And the dangerous part was, he trusted him more than people he'd known for years, despite having only talked to him for a couple of hours.
In front of them stood a white building with a well-preserved façade and a large black door inviting them in. Gemini had no idea what this place was.
"Ready to get to know my little world?" Fourth asked, turning to look at Gemini, who stood slightly behind him.
"More than ever, let's go." Without thinking twice, Gemini took a few steps forward and entered first, causing Fourth to shake his head with a smile at how cute he was.
Welcome to Bangkok´s Night Planetarium.
A large sign welcomed them, and Gemini looked totally excited to be there. He seemed as happy as a child receiving candy. Adorable.
"Tell me, why do you think this planetarium will help me get to know what makes you interesting?" Gemini looked around with a fascinated expression, especially at the ceiling, where thousands of stars were displayed.
"Ever since I was little, I've felt great interest in things I don't know, and I think there's nothing as vast and unknown as the universe. It's… hard to explain." He looked down, feeling like he might bore the singer with his insignificant interests, but he felt fingers touch his chin and guide it upward, meeting two brown eyes looking at him without hesitation.
"Explain it to me. It doesn't matter if I understand it or not. I really want to know you, Fourth. You're like an unknown book that stands out from the rest. That's how I see you right now." Fourth had difficulty holding his gaze, his heart pounded rapidly from the effect of his words. Gemini had something in his eyes that he'd seen before and still couldn't decipher. Surely he continued: "Let me get to know you. Tell me everything you know about this place." And without further ado, Fourth did exactly that.
The singer listened attentively the entire time and asked every question that came to mind. Fourth answered them all with enthusiasm.
"Do you have a favorite planet?" Gemini asked, looking at the exhibit in front of them, which consisted of all the planets with a brief description of each. The atmosphere was very cozy and somehow magical. The room was filled with violet and blue-toned lights.
Fourth answered his question with a nostalgic smile: "Saturn. When you look at it… what do you see?" The question was quite general, but Gemini knew there was a story behind the lawyer's question.
"Well… rings. It's different from the rest." Fourth's expression lit up, as if he'd said exactly what he wanted to hear. Gemini remained confused, waiting for his response.
"Different… yes, that's the reason." The singer couldn't understand what he meant. "When I was little, I'd see this exhibit, and my eyes would always get lost in Saturn's beauty and how different it was from the rest. Does it sound stupid if I confess that I used to see myself as Saturn?" he asked, not very sure, but Gemini quickly shook his head, always maintaining his beautiful smile. "When I was a kid, I often felt bad about myself. It was hard for me to understand that I was also different from the rest." Gemini could see a certain pain in his eyes and placed his hand on the shoulder of the boy who seemed to need a push to continue speaking.
"There's nothing wrong with being different. If we were all the same, the world would be a very boring place." Fourth smiled honestly, comforted by what that boy, who had been able to understand him in such a short time, had said.
"I realized I liked boys at an early age, and although my parents, who noticed right away, were completely okay with it… there were… there were people who reminded me daily how different I was." He sighed, as if a weight had been lifted off him. His hands were restless, gripping his pants, and his gaze didn't leave the exhibit for a second. "I associated being different with something negative. Until I discovered Saturn." He finished speaking with a tremor in his voice.
Gemini was on the verge of tears, and not really knowing how to react, he gently slid his hand toward Fourth's, brushing his knuckles, causing a slight tingling. Receiving no sign of rejection from him, Gemini intertwined his fingers with Fourth's, clasping their hands tightly in a show of support. He wanted to show him he was there for him.
Fourth felt understood for the first time in a long time. He felt the singer's soft fingers gently caressing him. It was as if Gemini had opened the first page of that book he so wanted to read.
He never pulled his hand away from the singer’s, he felt safe with him in that place that meant so much to him. He wasn't embarrassed to share his deepest feelings, which he would never reveal to anyone else, but with Gemini, he wanted to.
Gemini followed him, their hands intertwined, looking at every single exhibit in the planetarium and listening as Fourth shared some curious fact or simply one of his cherished memories from when he was a child. They passed through every corner, from the large telescope pointing at the full moon to spaceship models. Gemini looked at each piece in wonder, and Fourth… could only look at him.
At the end of the exhibit, there was a long hallway leading to the exit, but the magic of the place didn't end there. On a domed ceiling, all the constellations were displayed, completely illuminating the dim hallway. On each side, there were benches to sit and observe them better. Gemini dragged Fourth by the hand and sat on one of the side benches. He took out his phone and, much to Fourth's dismay, unlocked their hands. The lawyer felt the lack of contact instantly, already missing the warmth of his hand fitted in his own.
Gemini took different photos, and Fourth took the opportunity to capture the moment too, except he was photographing Gemini. He was all he could see.
"Do you know the names of all the constellations?" Gemini turned to look at him curiously.
"Yes. There's the Big Dipper. Did you know it's used to find the North Star?" The singer shook his head. Fourth pointed to one of the constellations. "That one there is Leo, my grandfather's favorite. He taught me all of this." He let out a sigh full of nostalgia. Gemini looked at him without interrupting, letting him know he was listening. "He really liked it because it's associated with strength and pride, and he had a lot of that. The day he died, the Leo constellation was more alive than ever. I still remember how the stars shone brightly." A tear quickly fell down his cheek from the memory, but he wiped it away immediately. Gemini placed his hand on his leg, stroking it comfortingly.
"I'm sure your grandfather would be proud of how well you've learned. You know everything about this place. You're amazing." Fourth had never felt this way before. His heart pounded hard with every word Gemini spoke. Gently, he took the hand resting on his knee to point at one of the constellations. The singer's gaze fell on him, finding themselves dangerously close.
"Do you see that constellation there?" The taller boy nodded. "That's the Gemini constellation. It's the most poetic of all. It's special. Like you." For the first time that night, Gemini seemed at a loss for words. "It's a somewhat tragic story, but beautiful, in my opinion," he stated, looking at the bright points.
"Y-yeah? Tell me about it," the singer hesitated, still affected by Fourth's confession.
"It's about two twins, Castor and Pollux. Despite being identical, there was a great difference between them. Castor was mortal, and Pollux was not." Gemini nodded silently as Fourth spoke, and instinctively lowered the hand he had been holding alongside his, though still keeping them together. "When Castor died, Pollux couldn't bear the idea of living without his brother and asked Zeus to share his destiny with Castor. Unfortunately, it was physically impossible due to his immortality, so for seasons, one would live on Mount Olympus with the gods and the other in the underworld, Hades. That way, they would always be side by side, together and separate at the same time." Gemini remained thoughtful, he hadn't known the story, but he found it beautiful yet painful.
"They must have been very strong. Knowing the other was both near and so far away at the same time." Gemini's reflection brought a smile to Fourth's face, who squeezed his hand tighter.
"They're different but inseparable, don't you think?" Fourth asked, shifting his tone to something more intimate and directing his gaze toward the singer's lips.
"Would it sound crazy if I said it reminds me of us?" His voice came out like a forbidden confession, like a secret. Each breath grew heavier, waiting for Fourth's response as he looked at him with bright eyes.
"Maybe, but I like your craziness. Perhaps we are a bit like Castor and Pollux." Under the light of the constellations and with nervous breaths, Fourth asked, "Gemin.. Can I kiss you?" He had never been more sure of anything. He didn't know if he was destined to live an eternity with this boy, but he wanted to take the risk.
Gemini felt his breath stop for a second and replied in a thin voice, "I was waiting for you to say that." And with a half-smile on his face, Fourth finally brought their lips together, sealing that invisible promise they were making to each other.
Gemini's lips were soft against his. They kissed slowly, savoring the sensation of their mouths dancing over each other's. Each movement increased a heartbeat. What he felt resembled the vastness of the universe.
Their hands never stopped touching, remaining together while their mouths longed for each other with every caress, every brush of their lips. Fourth didn't think he could stop kissing him. The way Gemini melted into his mouth made him want to continue, but he wanted the night to go on. He wanted to live more adventures with him; he wanted to kiss him in every corner of the city if possible.
Little by little, he placed small kisses on his lips until he pulled back just enough to leave a meaningful caress on Gemini's face, who looked at him with eyes illuminated by the constellations and the desire for more. Without speaking a word, he stood up and offered him the hand that wasn't holding Gemini's to lead him out of that magical place that had marked a before and after that night.
They would be more than Castor and Pollux.
5:00 a.m.
The night breeze hit them as they left the planetarium. Fourth and Gemini kept their hands intertwined, enjoying each other's warmth, not wanting to let go.
Unlike the hours before entering the museum, when the world was silent, now they could hear voices of people in the distance, and Fourth saw several groups heading in the same direction. He frowned and asked:
"Where are all those people going?" He pointed at the crowd so Gemini could look in that direction.
"I guess to the night market. Want to go?" He offered and squeezed his hand a little to encourage him to accept. Fourth, without thinking twice, nodded.
During the walk, Gemini told Fourth that the market was well-known among people living in the area, implying that he lived not far from there. He also explained the different types of food they could find at the market and recommended things that were a must-try. Fourth, letting him talk, watched him with adoration.
Once they arrived, Fourth found himself amidst the scattered crowd; far from feeling overwhelmed, he felt safe with the singer holding his hand.
The market consisted of a long street full of street stalls filled with both groceries and ready-to-eat food. At that moment, he felt his stomach rumble.
"I see someone's hungry." Gemini laughed and tugged his hand for him to follow. "This stall is my favorite. They sell the best Khao Soi in all of Thailand. Try it, you'll love it." Without time to react, he watched the singer order two plates and pay for both, which made Fourth smile.
They sat at a small table with their plates and started eating as if it was the last food left in the world. Both were starving and decided not to talk for the first few minutes, enjoying the flavor exploding on their taste buds. When the plates were completely empty, Fourth broke the comfortable silence:
"Oh my god, I don't think I've ever eaten so fast in my entire life. It was delicious." The two boys looked at each other and laughed. Understanding each other was so easy for Fourth that he found it hard to believe this night was real. "Thank you, Gemini," Fourth said sincerely.
Gemini, whose mouth was a mess after eating, asked: "Thank you for what?"
"For making me so happy tonight." Fourth opened his heart; it was impossible to keep everything he was feeling to himself. A simple meal at a street stall with Gemini felt like the best day of his life. It was so simple and yet so beautiful.
The singer's ears turned red despite trying to contain his blush, and Fourth really wanted to kiss him. However, he picked up his napkin and brought it to Gemini's mouth, while his other hand gently held his chin and cleaned the food remnants staining his precious face.
"Sorry, I'm a mess when I eat." Gemini apologized with those puppy eyes that melted Fourth. "Thank you for being here today." The singer brought his hand to Fourth's, which was still holding his chin, and placed it on top, caressing him with his fingers.
The people around them seemed to disappear for both of them. Only the two of them existed.
A voice on a megaphone brought them back to reality. Fourth blinked several times, looking at their joined hands, feeling that familiar warmth in his stomach.
"Attention customers, the stall will close in five minutes due to rain. Please vacate your tables." The owner announced, making them realise that, indeed, it started pouring down.
"Shit… what do we do now?" Fourth didn't want the night to end there. He needed more of him. He needed to know everything about him. He needed to kiss his lips once more to keep him in his memory. Gemini must have noticed the concern in his voice because he calmly reassured him and said:
"My house is just a few streets away from here. Let's go." House. They were going to Gemini's house. He was going to the house of the boy who had stolen his heart in just one night. For the first time in years, Fourth felt his world tremble at the idea of going to someone's home.
Running under the heavy rain, without letting go of their hands even once, they crossed the long market street, leaving behind another place with an unforgettable memory.
Fourth had never felt the way he did at that moment. In just a few hours, Gemini was giving him back everything he had been missing. He was showing him that the world could be beautiful if you have the right person by your side. Fourth knew Gemini was his person; he didn't need to think about it.
With Gemini, he had been able to feel the impossible. He didn't care if it was sudden or too soon; he wanted Gemini to be aware of what he made him feel inside. Fourth stopped abruptly, making Gemini turn around with a confused face.
"Is everything okay or…?" The question hung in the air because Fourth didn't let him finish the sentence. He lunged at his lips desperately. He wanted to make him feel how much he needed him.
Gemini responded instantly, returning the kiss with passion. Fourth's hands held Gemini's face, pulling him closer. Their tongues made contact the moment the singer opened his mouth, inviting Fourth to deepen the kiss. The singer's tongue moved skillfully against his slowly, wanting to explore every corner of his mouth. Fourth, taking the opportunity to breathe, bit Gemini's lower lip, who responded with a sigh and took his mouth again, this time more forcefully.
Raindrops sneaked between their mouths, leaving a salty taste mixed with the heat of their mouths after eating a spicy dish. Fourth had never kissed anyone with such passion before.
Their lips lingered together for several minutes as the world fell silent once more, the rain seeming to disappear even as it soaked them through. There was nowhere else in the world Fourth would rather be. Standing in the rain, kissing Gemini, was exactly where he wanted to stay.
Finally pulling apart, Gemini said in a weak voice: "Let's go home, we'll catch a cold if we stay here." Fourth nodded and took his hand again.
6:00 a.m.
The door closed impatiently behind two rain-soaked bodies. The silence of Gemini's house contrasted with the pounding of drops falling on the street outside. Nothing could be heard but the sound of their mouths crashing against each other's, the desperation of their kisses, the desire to explore one another.
Fourth, without stopping devouring Gemini's mouth, pushed him against the door. His hands settled on the small waist that had tormented him all night; he felt privileged to be holding it. Gemini's arms wrapped around Fourth's neck, keeping him close, wanting to feel their bodies together.
"I thought you wanted to come here so we wouldn't catch a cold." Fourth said with a teasing smile between the short kisses Gemini kept giving him. The singer let out a small, embarrassed laugh and added:
"And here we are, right? Away from the rain." He teased. Fourth couldn't contain himself and pulled him into another kiss loaded with hours of accumulated desire. He wanted to kiss Gemini until their mouths were numb.
Gemini laughed mid-kiss but went along with the same eagerness, opening his mouth inviting Fourth to take it further, slowly introducing his tongue.
The singer's mouth was warm and contrasted with how cold his body was from the rain. Fourth kissed him with passion, and reciprocated by Gemini, their tongues became embroiled in battle. Fourth moved his hands from the boy's waist to slip them under his wet shirt, feeling his cold skin and his body tensing at the touch.
His hands disorderly traced the path of his back down to his hips, wanting to touch him impatiently. He needed more than this.
Between fierce kisses and anxious touches, Gemini moaned involuntarily, sending chills through the lawyer's entire body, who felt that sound was the most beautiful thing he'd ever heard.
Encouraged by the sweet moan that had escaped Gemini's lips, Fourth lowered his kisses, spreading them across his cheek, following along his jaw, where he left a bite that made the singer moan again, and ended at his neck, kissing it slowly and leaving marks so Gemini wouldn't forget this moment.
Gemini's back arched with pleasure, and he could no longer contain himself. With a choked voice he said: "I-I want more. Bedroom now… please." It made Fourth stop exploring his neck hungrily to look at him, finding two round, big eyes looking at him with a peculiar gleam. He was drunk with desire for him.
Careful not to fall, Gemini led him toward his bedroom without stopping kissing him on the mouth for a moment. Their saliva mingled between laughs every time they bumped into some object obstructing their path.
Fourth was completely lost for Gemini.
Finally reaching the bedroom, Gemini surprised Fourth by lowering his hands to his pants, unfastening them uncontrollably, as if in a hurry to see him naked. Fourth's pants, which felt tight from how hard he was, slid down under the singer's rough touch, who pulled them down until they fell around his ankles. His erection was now completely visible with only his boxers on, but far from being embarrassed, he brought his hand to Gemini's pants, confirming how hard he was too beneath his trousers.
The singer pressed one last heated kiss on his lips as his hand slipped into Fourth’s black boxers, which were damp for more than just the rain. The moment his fingers brushed along his length, a low growl rumbled from Fourth’s throat against Gemini’s mouth. Gemini didn’t pull away, though the kiss had already broken; his eyes dropped, completely focused on what his hand was doing below as he touched Fourth slowly, almost torturously.
After slowly jerking him off, Gemini abruptly dropped to his knees, looking up at Fourth, who watched him trying to contain himself. Gemini removed his hand from the boxers to quickly pull them down, finally revealing his wet, erect cock.
Without warning, Gemini wrapped one hand on the base and let his tongue glide over the head of his length. Fourth didn't try to hold back the low moan that escaped him when he felt the singer's tongue slide along his erection. His hands drifted down to Gemini's hair as the boy worked between his legs, fingers slipping through the soft strands without pulling, letting Gemini set his own rhythm.
Growing more confident, Gemini slowly took the shaft into his warm mouth, lips closing around him as he tried to take as much as he could. The room filled with quiet, broken only by the sound of Gemini’s lips each time he pulled back to breathe before taking his cock again.
"Keep going… d-don't stop." Fourth wanted to feel Gemini take him entirely. He grabbed his hair to hold him and speed up the rhythm to his liking, guiding him as he wanted.
The singer felt the head of Fourth's cock press against the back of his throat, but instead of pulling away, it only made him want to move faster. The length slid in and out of his mouth, sucking eagerly the shaft while Fourth’s hand tightened in his hair. The grip only made him more excited and, keeping his mouth around him as the pace quickened, Gemini lowered one hand to touch himself, unable to hold back any longer.
Fourth was already close, but he didn’t want to finish like that. He wanted Gemini in other ways. Releasing his hold on the boy’s hair, he guided him back until Gemini stood up. The singer looked at him with eyes that clearly asked for more, and without hesitation Fourth pushed him onto the bed, remaining standing over him.
Without being told anything, Gemini positioned himself on his knees, looking up to meet Fourth's eyes, who brought his hand to his glossy lips covered in pre-cum. Gemini parted his lips slightly, allowing Fourth to insert his thumb for him to suck. In Fourth's eyes, there was no greater beauty than what he was seeing right now: Gemini looked so utterly undone for him, messy hair, rosy cheeks, and bright red lips. And Fourth found himself wishing he could capture the moment and hold onto it forever.
"You're unreal. I can't believe I have you like this." His thoughts had to be spoken aloud; he wanted to praise Gemini and see him blush.
"You have me. Do whatever you want with me," he said after removing the lawyer's finger from his mouth. The proposal ignited Fourth, who pounced on him to lay him back on the bed while kissing him desperately once more. He again slipped his hand under the boy's shirt, but this time removed it completely, finally seeing that waist that drove him crazy. Bringing his face close, he began kissing his smooth chest, giving special attention to one of his nipples, sucking eagerly while playing with the other. Gemini let out a few whimpers that sounded sweet to Fourth's ears as he twitched with pleasure.
He continued trailing kisses downward until he reached Gemini’s stomach, which rose and fell as the singer’s back tensed each time Fourth’s lips brushed a new spot along his skin. When he reached the waistband of Gemini’s pants, he glanced up, silently asking for permission. Gemini answered immediately with a small nod, pushing his boxers down until he was completely bare beneath him.
Fourth tried to push his own pants and underwear off that were still tangled around his ankles. Gemini wasn’t satisfied with that and, propping himself slightly, he reached for the buttons of Fourth’s shirt, undoing them one by one before sliding the fabric off his shoulders and revealing his worked-out body beneath.
The lawyer wasn't obsessed with the gym, but he liked to work on his body from time to time, which had paid off with defined abs, a formed chest, and strong arms. He loved feeling Gemini's gaze travel over every part of his body. It turned him on to know he had an effect on him.
"Fourth… I need you." Gemini broke the heavy silence with a breathless voice, his chest rising and falling quickly. Fourth looked down at the sight before him: Gemini beneath him, naked and needy. He had never been so affected by the way someone looked at him. With Gemini, everything felt new and intense in a way he had never experienced before.
"You're fucking perfect," he said quietly, admiring the beauty of Gemini's body. Broad shoulders and a small waist with long legs that he would take care of working on later. Gemini blushed and said in a whimper:
"Fuck me, please.”
Fourth lowered himself to kiss him fiercely, feeling his sweet tongue against his, causing his erection to harden more and rub against Gemini's due to the proximity of their bodies. Both groaned at the addictive sensation. The lawyer brought his hand to where their lengths brushed against each other, grabbing them both at once to jerk them off together. Gemini whimpered against his lips, asking him to go faster; however, Fourth had other plans and suddenly pulled his hand away, causing Gemini to complain about the lack of stimulation.
"Not yet, baby." Fourth left a soft kiss on his lips. "Do you have…?" He didn't need to finish the question because Gemini understood immediately. He reached slightly toward the nightstand and pulled out a bottle of lubricant. Fourth took it and carefully coated his fingers with the liquid.
The singer positioned himself on his knees on the bed, completely exposed for Fourth, who was behind him, upright again, watching without any pretense as Gemini was open for him, which turned him on even more.
Making sure to be gentle at first, he said: "I'm going to prepare you, okay?" He kissed his shoulder when he heard Gemini beg him to go ahead.
Fourth placed his fingers at the rim, playing with him, testing how long it would take for Gemini to whimper again. Without making him wait longer, he slowly inserted two fingers, allowing the singer to get used to the sensation. Gemini moaned involuntarily; having Fourth tortuously slowly opening his fingers inside him was overwhelming. He wanted it all, and he wanted it now.
Finally making a move, Fourth curled both fingers inside the singer to provoke a reaction, and that's what he got. Gemini arched his back and felt his body receive electric shocks from how good it felt. The lawyer kept playing with his fingers, scissoring them to open him as much as possible.
Gemini's constant moans didn't cease; they only increased when Fourth took it upon himself to pull his fingers out and thrust them back in more roughly repeatedly, adding a third finger. The lawyer's fingers, now slippery, found that weak spot that made Gemini cry out.
While Fourth stimulated the area, he left several kisses on Gemini's back, who was gripping the sheets beneath him with his fingers, his knuckles white from the force he was exerting. Having Fourth work his interior with passion, making him feel loved with every kiss and always checking that he was comfortable, made him feel something more than desire. He wanted Fourth; he needed more of him.
"I'm n-not going to last much longer," he stammered, trying to get Fourth to slow down. He responded by leaning in and making Gemini turn his head to kiss him, slipping his tongue in and tasting his warm cavity once more. The singer moaned mid-kiss when Fourth touched his prostate again with his fingers, causing Gemini to break the kiss to say: "Fuck me now. I need you… inside me."
Fourth felt his body tingle upon hearing those words; Gemini made him feel in a different way. Each of his words provoked an earthquake of sensations inside him.
"Turn around, I want to see you." Without complaining, Gemini shifted as told until they were facing each other, their breaths uneven and mingling in the small space between them. He looked completely undone, chest rising and falling as he struggled to steady his breathing, lips flushed and slightly swollen from being bitten, hair hopelessly tousled, eyes glossy with emotion. Comparing him to a work of art fell short.
Fourth reached for the lubricant again, pouring some into his palm before wrapping his hand around himself, stroking slowly as his gaze moved over Gemini beneath him. Then, without a word, he guided his cock to the boy's entrance, causing him to tremble with anticipation.
"Do it now… I can't take it anymore," Gemini demanded with a trembling voice. Fourth, careful not to hurt him, slowly inserted his member, restraining the urge to thrust too soon. Instead, he focused on the sensation of Gemini adjusting to him, letting him stretch as he eased deeper, wanting to savor every second of it.
The singer gripped the sheets as he felt Fourth fill him; he was big, and getting used to him took a couple of minutes where the lawyer only watched him with dark, desire-filled eyes while murmuring praising, telling him how hot he looked this way. Gemini could only moan in response.
After a while without moving, Gemini gave a small sign that he was ready. Fourth didn’t need to be told twice.
He started with slow thrusts, enjoying the way Gemini’s body melted beneath him each time he moved in and out. The rhythm was gentle at first, the singer’s moans falling in time with each motion. The dark room filled with quiet gasps and heavy breaths. Fourth searched Gemini’s gaze while he moved, silently asking if he could go faster.
"Faster… q-quicker." At that, Fourth thrusted harder, making Gemini feel his cock inside him, dominating him as he wanted. The lawyer felt drops of sweat fall from his forehead; Gemini’s skin glistened the same way. Each time Fourth pulled out and thrust back in, Gemini’s body twisted beneath him, overwhelmed by the sensation.
For a moment, Gemini opened his eyes and found Fourth looking down at him with open adoration while continuing to move against him, hitting the same sweet spot over and over. His chest rose and fell, bathed in a shiny layer of sweat that made him look irresistibly more attractive. The lawyer grabbed his legs and positioned himself between his tight thighs, wrapping them around his hips, allowing him deeper access as he kept hitting his pleasure point, hitting it with more desire than before.
Fourth, lost in everything he was feeling, couldn't help but let the words slip out while passionately fucking him: "I like you so much it scares me."
The singer responded with a whimper that sounded like the sweetest sound to Fourth's ears, who was clouded with pleasure. The atmosphere grew increasingly dense, with sounds of their skin slapping together again and again.
"Fourth…" Gemini said between accelerated gasps. "I'm g-going to… I want… I want to ride you." Fourth's insides stirred at the idea, and without hesitation he stopped abruptly, leaning down to kiss Gemini’s lips with passion, slowly mingling their tongues. When he pulled out, Gemini let out a quiet whimper at the sudden emptiness.
Carefully, he grabbed the singer's thighs more firmly to move them both, positioning Fourth against the bed's headboard and Gemini on top of him. The sight was almost unreal; he had Gemini on top, his chest rising and falling as he caught his breath. Fourth felt a knot in his chest from how fast his heart was racing.
Gemini wrapped a hand around Fourth’s cock and positioned him again before lowering himself down. The moment he took him inside, a broken cry left his lips. This time the thrusts were controlled by the rhythm Gemini set, rising and falling on his penis with a passion that grew with each hit he felt inside. The singer was very tight, and the position only made Fourth enjoy the sensation that intoxicated him even more.
"Gem… You're perfect," Fourth said with a growl as Gemini kept fucking himself on the lawyer's cock, both joining in a sea of moans that met on each other's lips every time they leaned in to kiss.
The thrusts became slower and their breaths heavier; Fourth knew Gemini wouldn't last much longer, and taking advantage of the slowed rhythm from exhaustion, he moved as best he could, managing to regain control and laying Gemini back down on the bed.
"D-don't stop now. I… need you," Gemini pleaded, looking at him with those round eyes that Fourth adored.
"Baby, I need you to turn around for me," Fourth requested, kissing his collarbone, which produced a sweet moan. Gemini, with the lawyer's help, turned over, facing the mattress.
Fourth entered him again, giving his all to please Gemini, who melted beneath him in a nest of whimpers, sighs, and moans. He thrust his hips brutally, causing a clash of skin between their bodies. His cock reached the deepest part, to the singer's most sensitive spot, who arched his back the moment Fourth began relentlessly hitting that place.
"H-harder. Make me come." Gemini said between broken gasps as Fourth increased his thrusts, shaking Gemini's insides.
Fourth’s movements grew more frantic. Wrapping one arm around Gemini’s waist, Fourth reached forward and took Gemini’s cock in his hand, stroking him while continuing to thrust. The combined sensation pushed Gemini over the edge, his body shaking as he came with a cry into Fourth’s hand, who followed right after coming inside him.
The lawyer left a kiss on his shoulder before turning him over, being very considerate with him and treating him carefully. Fourth cleaned them both carefully before they settled back into the bed, Gemini's head resting on Fourth's chest while he stroked his hair. The singer kissed Fourth's chest several times while murmuring how much he had enjoyed being with him.
"Gem…" Fourth called softly. Hearing him acknowledge, he continued: "I really like you, truly." Despite having said it before, he wanted to repeat it to make sure he heard it.
Gemini pushed himself up on his elbow, lifting his head to look at him and replied: "I like you too, so much." He smiled sweetly and looked down. "I… was afraid you might think I do this with just anyone. I don't. But there's something about you that's different from the rest." The silence in the room created an intimate atmosphere, like when they were alone in the planetarium.
Fourth felt relieved hearing Gemini's words and added: "I don't do this either. I stopped years ago and had no intention of doing it again until… you appeared in my life tonight." He brought his hand to Gemini's cheek, caressing him gently with his thumb. "I'll sound like a complete crazy person, but… I want you by my side. I want to get to know you. I want to take you on a date, and I want to discover the world with you as the sun's rays blind us." Gemini blinked slowly, never abandoning that sweet smile, and leaned down to give Fourth a short kiss, who felt his heart calm.
"Didn't you say we would be better than Castor and Pollux?" A wide smile formed on Fourth's face hearing Gemini mention the story he had told him earlier. "I think we already are. I won't let this be just a one-night thing." Knowing the singer felt the same intensity toward him changed everything.
In a moment of insecurity, wanting to make sure everything was real, Fourth asked: "When I wake up tomorrow, everything will still be the same, right?"
Gemini looked at him with concern and quickly replied: "Tomorrow I'll make you the best breakfast you've ever had in your life. Then I'll take you to see my band rehearsal, and when that's done, I'm going to take you on a date. I want everything with you, Fourth. Everything." Gemini calmed him in the sweetest way possible, and Fourth felt that knot that had formed in his stomach disappear.
They stayed in silence for a while, simply enjoying each other's company, looking into each other's eyes as if there was always something new to discover in them. After a while, Fourth broke the silence.
"If the sky wanted to write our story in the form of constellations, it would start beautifully, don't you think?" He paused to catch his breath before continuing. "Two people who meet by chance and turn everything upside down in one night, becoming inseparable." He brought his lips to Gemini's nose, kissing him lovingly and making him laugh softly.
"We're so intense, and God, I love it. I love you." Gemini hid his face in Fourth's neck, blushing from the weight of the words they were sharing. The lawyer hugged him around the waist, pulling him close, feeling his body heat.
"I'm glad I met you, Gem." He stroked his hair, running his fingers through the blushing boy's strands. "Should we sleep?" Fourth suggested, and Gemini nodded against his neck.
7:00 a.m.
The night was ending for Gemini and Fourth, but destiny had already decided to unite them for life, like two stars shining together in the same constellation.