✔️My Magical Stranger// GeminiFourth, FirstKhaotung

*29* You won't lose me

As predicted, the last 23 hours before Gemini could return to his body were the hardest for them. After four hours, when it was already dark outside, First had to force his brother out of the waiting room and take him to his room, where with the greatest difficulty he forced him to eat only one sandwich. Fourth claimed he wasn't hungry. The roles have reversed. Now First took care of Fourth. First had to use every argument he knew to get Fourth in the shower. Nattawat struggled, wanting to be at Gemini's side again as soon as possible to keep his promise that he would never leave him again.

"You need to take a bath. Just think, tomorrow your Gemini will return and what will he find? You don't want him to get spooked by your stench, do you?"

"I don't stink," Fourth defended himself, sniffing his shirt.

"Really? Your clothes are covered in blood, and you're sweaty, I can smell you from here," First said provocatively and pinched his nose as if to protect himself from the extremely unpleasant smell. Still refusing to listen to him, Fourth headed for the door to return to the infirmary. He wanted to be with Gemini all the time, and he didn't realize that it wouldn't do much. First stopped him by grabbing his hand and dragging him into the bathroom, where he began to remove Fourth's sweaty and dirty shirt. He forced his brother to face the mirror and said.

"Just look at you: puffy and red eyes, a red nose, messy hair and even traces of Gemini's blood on your neck, that's what you call clean? If Gemini sees you, he'll get scared."

"He's seen me before," Fourth replied without enthusiasm.

"I'm serious, get a grip. Take a shower, brush your teeth and go to bed, I'll watch you tonight. Unless you want me to bathe you."

Fourth was disgusted by the thought of someone helping him bathe. The only person he would allow that to be was Gemini, but he preferred not to talk about it out loud so as not to give his brother another opportunity to make fun of him. He pushed First out the door.

"I can handle myself, I'm an adult now, I'm not a little baby, you don't have to help me bathe! Bye!"

First smiled softly.

It was like a minor victory in this bizarre war where you didn't even know what was going on.

Meanwhile, Khaotung peeked into the room. First offered him a seat, but Tung refused, saying he was in a big hurry.

"I just came by to check on you guys. I have to go somewhere with Off and Tay today."

"Oh, I thought you'd stay here tonight," First was disappointed. Seeing his sad expression, Khaotung tapped him on the cheek with his forefinger.

"Smile at me, I'll try to come back soon. I understand Fourth is sleeping at your place tonight?"

"Uhm. It will be best. I want to keep an eye on him."

"Why? Are you afraid someone will attack him?"

"No, he's almost safe at the Institute. Almost" First emphasized the word "almost" while looking meaningfully at Khao. Thanawat understood.

"It'll be fine, you'll see."

"You know? I'm starting to wonder if being a Knight of the Light isn't some kind of punishment for us? See what constant danger we are in."

"Don't worry, I'm sure Zee and the elders and seniors of our Shadowhunter squad will figure something out. And it's our job, it's our biggest gift to be able to help humans. We can be really proud of ourselves. We overcome fear and pain, we fight against evil and darkness, we're strong and brave. That's not a punishment, we're the choosen ones. And about Fourth... I already told you, haven't I? Don't worry."