FOUR PILLARS

Chapter 17: Cecily Smith

"Why are we here?" is the question he wants to ask as he is dragged through a seemingly empty planetarium. Do not get him wrong, the stars are amazing and the displays? Out of the world definitely, pun intended, but just why is he not at school but stuck with this madman that brings him to this place during school time and during weekdays? No wonder it is so empty.

He shrugs the question off, wanting Bright to have this moment where he actually looks happy and appreciative towards the dark floor with white speckles as some sort resemblance towards stars in the universe. He does not know why but when he sees the manic glint in Bright's eyes earlier at his class, something in him just screams that he needs to comfort this boy.

" I know you want to ask why we are here and I know you are trying to be nice by not asking but your eyebrows are scrunched my dear so please I would not judge you for questioning the reason of your abduction," Bright said without even turning to look at him. " Well, it's a date! And we are skipping school like normal students do," he continued before turning to face the dark-haired boy.

'Figures,' he wants to say but he did not so he just smiles and asks lightheartedly, "Can't we go on a date after school? Like MOST normal people do?" amusement tinted his voice, can you blame him though? They are not exactly the runaway couple who plays hooky whenever they want(not that they are a couple yet).

The silence after that was loud but not exactly chilling, it's more like a pause for them to think.

"I only have you for today and I am going to be gone for a little while so I need to make up for the time," he said. He leans in towards Win which makes Win feel surprised with how close they actually are. His eyes are shining with happiness as well a little tint of mischief in it but Win knows deep down there is a little misery that he himself cannot help Bright if that man refuse to open up.

"I need this so I would not miss you," Bright feels shaken, it is almost like he can never be with Win anymore but he knows that is not true. If it takes him to go against the world, even the universe, he would dare to stand and take over everything, as long as Metawin by his side (and F4 obviously because there is no way the F4 will let him have all the fun).The other man puts a hand on his slightly larger one, long fingers intertwined with his, "It's okay," the taller of the two offers comfort for his chaotic heart.

Bright can only smile, it's not entirely happy but it does not mean he gives up hope, "That's a lie though. I can have all the time in the world with you but by the time we are not in the same room together, I will miss you," his smile turns into a grin when he sees Metawin's face reddening at his words. 'And the fucking place I go will suck all my happiness so I need my mental anchor to not fucking kill anyone in that fucking house anyway,' he adds internally.

It is still a bitter truth though. He needs to meet his family to talk about his 'engagement' BUT he won't think about it today so fuck the soon-to-be-broken engagement.

He focuses on the soft hand that grounds him to this place, to a safe space to love and feel loved. He won't mind dying right now, if it's with his universe.

"Well, it's okay. I'm going to miss you too, whenever we are apart," in Win's opinion, it's a beyond cringey, whatever he said to Bright but it's okay, a little toothache can be cured by how cute Bright's smile in reply to his assurance.

They turns their gaze from each other, once again facing towards the mostly empty planetarium. It is strange how a planetarium can look so dull, so dark when they have countless artificial stars across the ceilings.

"I've always loved the stars since I was a child, I almost use Star as my nickname you know?"

"That's so cute but why change it to Bright though? I mean it is equally great but just wondering,"