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Fourth knew he shouldn’t have come. He had been feeling like shit all day and the headache from the morning was slowly creeping back… But it was the end of year wrap party. GMMTV had put out so many award worthy shows and now would be the only time they could all get together to celebrate their success.
Fourth knew he’d have to stick it out. He wanted to celebrate just as much as everyone else. He had put his mind and body through so much this last year, he deserved to have fun.
He had arrived with Phuwin since the two had a meeting for a future fashion show they’d have to attend. Phuwin had a way of relaxing his mind and letting him express any and all emotions without judgment. He always knew how to comfort and support people. Which is why he was currently patting Fourth on the back in lieu of asking if he was alright. Fourth just gave a nod and a smile to not worry his friend.
Walking into the venue, he could hear the music before he saw the crowd. How they had managed to get all GMMTV artists under one roof was beyond him. It was amazing to see all the people who worked so hard in one room.
“Hey, I see Pond and Gem! Let’s gooo” Phuwin shouts over the music. He starts to lead Fourth towards one of the center tables. Fourth can see Gemini and Pond sitting next to each other egging one another towards taking a shot of some clear liquid.
“Yooo look who it is” Gemini shouts expanding his arms wide in front of him as he stands. He’s as animated as ever, even more comfortable after a drink. Pond’s eyes are glazed and his cheeks are tinted pink. He looks at Fourth and then keeps his eyes on Phuwin.
Fourth smiles at the two, tries not to think too much about the pain rattling his skull.
“First drink?” He asks as he pulls a chair next to Gemini. He admires the party while he waits for the two to catch up to his question. The lack of response tells him it’s definitely not their first.
“Nooope! You guys are sooo late.” Pond chuckles, sways onto Phuwin. He does it as gracefully as any drunk would. Knocks his shoulder with Phuwin’s and smiles as his head rest on the same shoulder.
Fourth laughs at the response knowing how clingy Pond is when drunk. He already knows Pond’s gratitude about his partner Phuwin will start in a few minutes. He can tell by the way Pond can’t keep his eyes from staring directly at Phuwin.
“Well, let’s slow it on the drinks then” Phuwin says patting Pond’s head. Pond just giggles in response, turning his head further into Phuwin’s neck. It must tickle because Phuwin starts to turn a shade of pink.
“Where have you been? The party started two hours ago.” Gemini pouts. Fourth enjoys the sight. The last month had been hard on the both of them. The filming of their latest show was wrapping up soon. The whole month had been off and tense at times. Fourth can’t recall the last time the two just had a friendly chat. They had been getting on each others nerves frequently.
Fourth couldn’t pin point when it all had started… Except, yes he could. It was Mark. The latest show the two were working on included a love triangle. Who better to play the part than the most shippable person at GMMTV. Mark knew how to flirt, on screen and off. And well… It was throwing off everything.
“I wasn’t feeling too good.” Fourth mumbles. Gemini gives him a “huh?” and leans closer, inspecting Fourth’s face.
Fourth knows he’s turning red. He can feel the heat from his cheeks to his ears. Gemini just leans closer until Fourth can smell the alcohol on his breath. It makes his head hurt.
Leaning away he just shakes his head in response. Gemini grabs his hand, stopping him from fully pulling away.
“Let me get you a drink at the bar. A beer good?” Gemini asks. Fourth was definitely not drinking tonight. He had said so the last time they spoke about the party.
“No, I already told you i’m not drinking.” Fourth answers. He turns to look for an escape. He suddenly feels too much. His head pounding, Gemini’s hand atop of his, his cool breath hitting his reddened cheek. He’s to aware of it all, and he’s ready to bolt.
“Jeez, you’ve had an attitude all year.” Gemini grunts. He takes his hand away, but not as quick as Fourth does. No, Fourth takes it away like it was scalded.
Had he had an attitude? He didn’t think so. It wasn’t like Gemini had been the kindest. He had been hot and cold all of filming. He’d be sweet and caring after a scene to outright ignoring him after another.
Phuwin must’ve heard because all of a sudden he’s grabbing onto Pond. “I think Pond needs some air. We’ll be right back.” He states.
He’s looking worried at all three of them and Fourth really hates that. He hates having to worry his friend just because Gemini’s deciding to be an asshole today.
Fourth wants to wait for the two to leave before he turns to Gemini. But, Gemini is looking at him like he hates him. “I have an attitude?” He scolds pointing a finger at himself. He leans in closer, “You’ve been the asshole all year!” He’s not shouting. At least, he’s really hoping he’s not.
He can’t help the way his eyes turn to slits or the way his eyebrows furrow. He’s pissed off. How dare Gemini throw this at him today of all days. In front of Phuwin and Pond.
“Okay, how about we all go outside for some air?” Phuwin suggests concerned. Fourth starts to stand, except now Pond is speaking gibberish.
“So sooo cute. Guys, look at my Phuwin. My Phuwin is sooo pretty. I have the cutest partner.” Pond is smiling so bright at his Phuwin. He’s poking his finger at Phuwin’s cheek, unaware of the tense atmosphere in front of him.
In turn, Gemini knows how to hurt Fourth. He knows what buttons to press. He knows how to make him smile. But right now, most importantly, he knows how to make Fourth hurt.
“Yeah. You do have the cutest partner, Pond. I wish I did.” He says it looking directly at Fourth. He has a smirk on his face. He knows his statement will hurt Fourth, he wants it to.
It does.
Fourth doesn’t feel the tears until they hit his cheek. He blinks fast. Hard. But they’re rolling down his cheeks now.
He starts to leave, but Gemini is grabbing his hand. “shit, I didn’t mean that.”
Fourth tries to get his hand away, but Gemini unknowingly has a grip on him. He’s able to free himself only after giving Gemini a shove.
Maybe it’s the combined headache and hurt or all the smells surrounding him. He suddenly feels sick to his stomach.
He needs out, he starts making his way to the doors. People are noticing he’s there and as he passes he hears people call out his name. He can’t put names to the faces so he keeps his eyes on the doors. He just needs to make it out those doors.
“Hey, Fourth wait!” It’s Phuwin. It’s not his Gemini. Because Gemini isn’t his. Gemini hates him now apparently.
“Gem was being such a jerk. You know he’s drunk. Don’t let him get to you like that.” Phuwin says, out of breath. That’s when he realizes it’s not just Phuwin, but Pond as well. He’s slacked over Phuwin barely staying up.
“God, he’s drunk.” Fourth says. Phuwin looks down at Pond and chuckles. “You don’t have to stay Phuwin, I’m fine.” He tries to reassure.
Phuwin gives him a look “Yeah right, you look like a kicked puppy.”
Fourth can’t deny that. He probably looks like shit right now. Just as he’s ready to encourage Phuwin to go, he sees Mark walk out.
“What’s going on? Are you three okay?” He asks, walking straight to Fourth. He can see the worry all over his face. As much of a flirt Mark had been, they’re just friends.
They both know this. Except, Gemini thought different. He had seen Mark kiss him once, outside of a scene and kind of lost it.
Since then, every time he sees Mark he recalls the way Gemini had shoved Mark away from him. He remembers the anger on Gemini’s face, the shock on Mark’s.
“is he being an asshole again?” Mark asks. He goes to wipe Fourth’s cheek but he pulls away. OF course that’s when Gemini decides to make an appearance.
“Don’t touch him!” He shouts from the door. He’s fuming. He is also really off balance he almost trips on his way over.
“Bro, I don’t know where this imaginary beef came from… But trust you’ve got it all wrong” Mark says, pushing Gemini by the chest in warning.
Gemini grunts taking the push as an invite to puff out his chest ready to throw a punch. Fourth notices this and goes to grab his right arm. “Alright, calm down. You’re not fighting anyone.” Fourth whispers.
Gemini is quick to accept defeat by dragging Fourth away to the outdoor seating area. Phuwin and Mark just shake their heads and drag Pond back inside.
They sit by a fountain. It’s pretty and the sound of trickling water is calming Fourth down.
“You’ve been insane the last few months. You can’t just hold my hand now and expect me to forgive it all.” Fourth says. He keeps his eyes on the fountain while he speaks. One look at Gemini and it’s over. He’ll forgive and forget.
“I know… I’m so sorry. I know i’ve been acting like an idiot… And what I sad in there was furthest from the truth Fourth. I just… Seeing you with… Mark… It has been so shit.” He whispers. He reaches for Fourth’s hand, and the latter lets him. He lets him hold his hand, lets him caress his knuckles as he speaks.
“I know you two are just friends… At least, I do now. I just saw red when he kissed you, and that’s all I can think about when I’m with you.”
Fourth can hear the hurt in Gemini’s voice. He’s happy that Gemini is finally speaking about this. He’s also confused because there’s no way Gemini just said he’s been jealous.
“Do… Do you like me, Gem?” Fourth tentatively asks.
It must be the way Fourth asks. Or the way he looks up through his long lashes. Or maybe the way his cheeks pink up. Definitely the way he bites his lips. It makes Gemini short circuit. He doesn’t know where to look or what to say.
So he says the first thing that comes to mind.
“Of course I do! I haven’t thought of anyone else the past two years. You’re all that runs through my mind. I sleep and I dream of you. I wake up and I want to be near you. I try to go to bed and lay there thinking about you… I…” Gemini can’t stop the confession. He finally looks directly at Fourth and loves what he sees.
Just Fourth giving him a shy smile. His eyes open wide. His ears as red as ever.
“I want to kiss you… Can I? Can I please kiss you-“ Gemini can’t even finish his last sentence. Fourth is leaning over the table. Both arms on the table as he tilts his head to the left, laying his lips on Gem’s.
"What are you doing?" Gemini asks in a soft whisper, his hot breath drying Fourth's lips. Fourth takes a swipe at his own lips before speaking, leaning in closer. "I don't know." He softly answers. Fourth goes to pull back, and Gemini doesn't know why he doesn't feel relieved. Can they really do this?
Once their lips brush against each other's, they pull slightly apart. Their breathing comes out heavy and when Fourth licks hip lips once more something in Gemini explodes and he crushes their lips together.
The kiss gets desperate. Both knowing they shouldn’t be doing this, especially not at their work party where their boss and colleagues are behind some doors.
They’re moving their lips in sync, with so much pressure that will surely cause bruising. Gemini bites at Fourth’s bottom lip gaining a soft moan from the younger. Gemini slips his tongue into Fourth’s mouth, exploring and entwining them together. They find it's not like the kisses they've shared in the past. Those had been rehearsed and gentle. They didn't want to be gentle though; they wanted to be rough and not think of any consequences.
Gemini wraps his arms around Fourth’s neck pulling them closer together. Except, Fourth is pulling away. Before Gemini can complain he’s been dragged towards the concrete wall. Behind some beautiful rose bushes by a willow tree. As much as there’s to admire, he can’t. Not when the true beauty is standing right in front of him. Fourth is looking… Sexy. His eyes are half lidded. His lips are swollen and red. He’s looking so eager.
Fourth grabs at Gemini's hips pressing his digits under the boy's shirt caressing the tan skin. Gemini pushes Fourth toward the wall making sure their lips never separate. Their hands start to wander and their cheeks start to flush from the lack of air.
The way the two kiss is urgent and heated, nothing soft or gentle about it. Their bodies were on fire and they never wanted the heat to run out. "Shit Fourth..." Gemini moans out as the two press closer together.
It’s like a spell has been broken. Fourth is pulling away, eyes wide. Horrified. They can’t be doing this. Not when they both have their careers to think about. Not when Fourth was doing so good at ignoring his feelings.
“Hey babe, What’s wrong.” Gemini’s voice has gone all soft again. He’s leaning towards Fourth, caressing his cheek. “We shouldn’t be doing this.” Fourth whispers.
“I don’t regret it… The kiss.” Gemini states. He’s trying to calm Fourth down. He knows how quick he can spiral, gets too much into his head.
"You're killing me Gem." Fourth brokenly
whispers, looking anywhere but at Gemini.
Gemini realizes he won't be able to convince Fourth with his words, but maybe he can with his actions. Gemini leans in and timidly captures Fourth’s lips with his own, tugging at his bottom lip before pulling away. He’s hoping that Fourth is happy again, but when all he sees is worry he lets out a frustrated sigh before crashing their lips together.
The kiss is short and loving; Gemini makes sure to pour everything he's got into it.
He captures Fourth’s lips with his own one last time before nibbling his lower lip. When they pull away they're breathing heavy and staring at one another.
"What do you want Gem?" Fourth asks, wanting to know what sort of game Gemini was playing at. He ignored him, made him feel like shit. then he kisses him…
"What?" Gemini asks looking at Fourth with confusion.
"What do you want?" Fourth asks, this time sounding tired.
“I don’t think I understand, Fourth.” Gemini answers walking closer to Fourth.
“Don’t play with me Gem. What. Do. You. Want.” Fourth states, stabbing his forefinger on Geminis chest with every word.
“I just want you.” Gemini answers. And it’s so simple to state. And it’s so beautiful to hear.
They both just look at each other and smile.