The Dream Life || Revamped

Chapter 1*

Gemini had finally turned eighteen. He had graduated from La Vista Senior High School, and he would be attending the prestigious Saint Julian Academy. Saint Julian was an all boy university, and it taught the sons of filthy rich business owners and celebrities.

The academy granted Gemini a full ride scholarship. It was a part of their newly reopened and reinvented honor program. They carefully selected six students to attend their academy based on their skills, academic intellect, or who was most likely to succeed. When the program first started, it was random. They chose twelve lucky students every four years, but one year changed the entire trajectory.

A heist happened, and the mastermind behind the scheme was Sirius Marx. Sirius was one of the honor students at the time, and he was a conniving and sadistic person. He managed to manipulate the rest of the honor students into performing the heist all for a delusion he knew he would never achieve.

Gemini shivered at the thought. He couldn't believe that people were so blinded by love, they would commit crimes. "What's going on with you?" A gruff voice asked. Gemini turned around and laughed weakly. He looked at Aries, who was sitting on a burgundy armchair. It had been two years since they were arranged to be married. Gemini's father and the current duke's advisor, Volans, and the Duke of Arlington, Phoenix, agreed to have Gemini and Aries wedded.

Gemini knew why. He would be a median for Aries's loose temper. He was the only one who could calm the heir. Aries frowned bitterly as he rested his cheek on his knuckles. He protested the engagement many times, but he gave up after a year.

"Oh, nothing," Gemini answered as he fluffed up the skirt of his lavender dress. He looked back at the mirror. Gemini had a condition that affected his entire appearance. He had albinism. His hair was bright white. His skin was extremely pale, almost pinkish, but Gemini was proud of his condition. He loved himself for it. He was unique.

It was his birthday party, and he was excited. Monoceros, the current duchess, gave him the lavender gown. He loved Gemini with all his heart and was excited to have Gemini as his future son-in-law.

Aries held his hand out. "Come here," he ordered. Gemini hummed and turned around. His cheeks turned a light shade of pink as he walked over to his fiancé. "This marriage is stupid. I can't believe I'm marrying a freak." He grabbed Gemini's hand and pulled him onto his lap. He buried his head into Gemini's chest.

The party was long over, and Aries was exhausted. He had to dance with Gemini, and it was unpleasant. His relatives were teasing him and would call him a suitable husband for someone as sweet as Gemini. Aries hated it. He was embarrassed to be dancing with a guy who loved dresses and would wear them every day.

Gemini smiled softly. Aries would be starting his fourth and final year at Saint Julian Academy. He was glad to be escaping his own house. His summer tutor, Mister Strauss, was a horrible man. Aries looked down at his scarred hands. He received those scars from whips and rulers.

He frowned bitterly. Gemini giggled. He ran his hand through Aries's auburn hair. Aries started cuddling with Gemini about a couple months ago. He said that it wasn't cuddling. He didn't want to admit it. "Attending the same college as me? Are you insane?" He asked.

"Well I got a scholarship, so it was bound to happen," Gemini replied. Aries looked up at Gemini with disbelief.

"My father had something to do with your scholarship. He's good friends with Headmaster Winslow. I know it," Aries snarled. He knew that Gemini was only admitted to the academy to keep an eye on Aries. "Stupid honor program. I bet the others will just flunk out of the school."

Gemini rolled his eyes. "Don't say that," he scolded gently. He caressed Aries's cheek gently. Aries pouted. Gemini slid off Aries's lap and walked over to the closet. He hummed as he grabbed one of Aries's faux fur coats. He slid the coat on and looked back at Aries. "I don't want you being cruel to what you call 'commoners'. We are just as capable as rich people. Dare I say, we're better."