Born to Hate

05

"But Fourth...He is so perfect..." Gemini said with the brightest smile his friends had ever seen. "Are you alright?" Joong asked as he pats Gemini's shoulder. Gemini groans and took a sip out of his drink. "This is why I never went to you guys when I need help or advice," "Oi, don't be so mean. We are very helpful," Pond snickers. The four friends were sitting by a cafe, catching up with one another after class had ended for Gemini. A perfect Thursday for a perfect friend day. "How about you, Force? Any moves or...?" Joong winked. Force sighed. "Making a move on Book is like talking to a wall. He never catches my flirts and throws!" Force groans. He took the biggest sip out of his coffee and stared at his wallpaper. A wallpaper of him and Book by the beach. Romantic. "What if...you became as straightforward as Gem?" Pond suggested. Force shook his head. "No way. I don't want to lose my closest and greatest friend. He is everything to me and I'm not sure how he would react once he found out that I like him..." Force looked down with sadness. Losing his best friend is the last thing he would ever want. "Then, take him out on a date. But it's covered up as a friends day out. Make him feel all butterflies and special. Maybe he will take a hint?" Gemini suggested. Force nodded. "It's not too bad...Not only that, Book's birthday is coming. I could celebrate it a day before it after all, there's a party for him." Force said. Party? Gemini felt butterflies. It would be the perfect timing to get even closer to Fourth. He looked at his watch and realise it would be in 2 weeks. Perfect. He smiled to himself. "Is Fourth invited?"

A day had pass

A perfect day for a friend catch up. That's what the other four boys were doing. Phuwin, Dunk and Fourth had never seen Book in so long. They felt so excited to finally catch up with him. They had made a perfect friend date at the beach and conclude it with a sleepover. After all, it's a Friday. Fourth excitedly left his classroom. But instantly was stopped by a stranger. "What are you to Gemini?" The male asked him. He was soon surrounded by 4 other people, staring at him intensely. "Uh...Friends..." Fourth stutters. He felt so scared and afraid. All he wanted to do was run out and meet up with Phuwin who was already waiting for him in the car. "Friend? Heh! Such a great liar. That guy is the last person to make friends. And somemore...With someone like you..." He laughed at Fourth who felt so small and intimidated by them. Everyone who noticed the commotion just ran off, hoping they would not be picked out by the notorious five bullies. "I-i don't know what you guys want but Gemini and I are close friends who appreciate each other." Fourth stutters yet again and immediately, he got slammed onto the wall. He let out a wince from the sharp pain he felt from his back. "Are you perhaps gay?" The leader said and his friends laughed. "He-" "Hey! Let go of my friend!" A loud voice surrounded the hallway as the male, Phuwin, got the attention of everyone. He rushes towards them and pushed them off of crying Fourth. "What are you doing!" Phuwin angrily stared at the boys who rolled their eyes. "Let's go! Don't want to waste time on another rich dude." They walked off as Phuwin gave his fullest attention to Fourth, who wrapped himself into a tight ball. "Hey, it's good. I'm here for you." Phuwin hugs him tightly. "No it's ok...I feel alright." Fourth suddenly spoke up as he wrapped his arms around Phuwin to hug him back, reassuring him. They broke off from the hug and Fourth got up. "Let's go! I don't want Dunk and Book to wait for us!" Fourth suddenly got back his smile but everyone knew. Everyone knew he was not ok. Phuwin made a sad frown. He did not want his friend to feel this way. They quietly left the hall and towards the foyer where Phuwin parked his car. Fourth had his head down and Phuwin noticed a familiar figure. Gemini. Phuwin stared at Gemini who was talking to his other friends which Phuwin recognised from the company dinner and event. Are they heading out too? Phuwin thought to himself and soon felt Fourth grasping him. "Phu...The car is locked..." Fourth mumbles. "Oh right!" Phuwin was knocked out of his trance and rushed to the other side of the car to unlock the car. "Fourth!" The said male flinched and knew it was Gemini calling out for him. Gemini rushed towards Fourth with his bright smile but soon dropped it when he realise his bright sunshine had tear stained face and red puffy eyes. "Are you alright...?" Gemini asked as he made Fourth look straight at him. Phuwin did not want to interrupt them. Perhaps Gemini was the perfect person for Fourth in this case. Phuwin stood away from the car and one side to chat with Dunk, informing them that they would be late.

Fourth did not know why. He just felt that it was something he needed. He just felt that Gemini was someone he needed now. He opened his arms wide and threw himself onto Gemini. Gemini immediately wrapped his hands tightly around Fourth's waist and buried his face between Fourth's neck and shoulder. "Hey...I'm here. Don't worry. I'll always be next to you and by your side." Gemini whispered. This was what Fourth needed. The reassurance of Gemini. He felt so incomplete without the male. "Gem gem...Why are people so mean towards you?" Fourth cries. Gemini paused. "Did they...target you or something?" Gemini asked, fearing the answer would be a 'yes'. Fourth gave a nod. That was all it took for Gemini to feel so agitated and irritated. How could someone target Fourth? Gemini pulled Fourth away and wiped those clear tears away from his cheeks. "Fourth, no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side." Gemini slipped his phone number into Fourth's pocket, gave the male a light peck on his forehead and smiled dearly at him. "Text and call all you want. You getting my attention is my priority." Gemini said as he opened the door for Fourth. Fourth smiled and gave Gemini a peck on his cheek. "Thank you so much, Gemgem." Fourth said as Gemini smiled and closed the door of the car. He touched his cheeks, where Fourth's lip had met his skin, and smiled. "Gem, thanks..." Phuwin patted Gemini's shoulder. Gemini nodded as he looked at the BMW drive off.

"So...Fourth got bullied?" Pond walked towards Gemini who nodded. "They wouldn't stop until they get what they want..." Gemini sighed and groaned in annoyance. "I swear to god, I'll kill then as soon as I see them," Gemini cracks his knuckles and Pond sighed. He could only pray for their safety.