Forced Union

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Chapter 1

FOURTH

"Fourth....?" Gemini asked.

"Yes, what is it?" I answered.

"Are you okay? You look stressed," he said.

"Yes, I'm okay. Just thinking about our exam," I answered.

I feel anxious because the upcoming exam is approaching. If I fail, then my whole life will be ruined. My father will be disappointed in me if I fail this exam. I was shaking, but then suddenly Gemini grabbed my hand and hugged me.

"You'll be fine, I know you will do better," he said, encouraging me.

I hugged him back, enjoying the moment. I have liked Gemini since childhood. I admire not only his external beauty but also his inner beauty. I know these feelings may ruin our friendship, so I keep them to myself. Every time I see him with another girl, my heart breaks into pieces. I know he likes someone, and what's worse, that someone is my sister. My sister also likes him. Gemini and Prim are just waiting for the right time, the time when Prim turns 18. I don't have the right to be mad because we're just friends, nothing more.

He broke the hug and patted my head.

"Let's go inside, or else we will be late for class," he said, smiling at me.

I nodded, and we went to our classroom. I couldn't even speak because I was mesmerized by his beauty.

After class, Gemini and I were walking to the school canteen. We sat at one table, and he stood up.

"Wait here, I'll get our food," he said while walking towards the vendor.

I was shocked but still felt anxious about the exam. We're going to graduate from college in two weeks, and I really need to study. I have to pass the exam.

"Hey, here's your food," Gemini said with a smiley face.

"Hey, how did you know that I like this!? I've been craving this for weeks!!" I asked excitedly.

"It's because I know you. Now eat, enjoy your meal," he said while patting my head.

How can I not fall in love with this guy? He knows everything about me. I'm trying my best to stop loving him, but it's so hard, especially when he's like this. The more I try, the more I fall for him. The more he takes care of me, the more I become selfish about my feelings.

"Fourth..."

I turned my head and saw my other friends walking towards us.

"Ohoo, you and Gemini are always together. Are you dating?" Phuwin said, laughing and teasing us.

I blushed for a second, but his words really brought me down.

"What do you mean dating? He's my best friend. I don't date my friends, plus he's like a brother to me, and I'm straight," Gemini said.

I felt like heaven and earth crashed down on me with the words he said. Phuwin knows that I like Gemini. I don't know how he knows, but one day when we were alone, he asked, "Do you like Gemini?" I was shocked because I've been hiding these feelings since childhood.

"A-ah Fourth, what are you eating? Can I take a bite?" Phuwin nervously said.

He knows that I'm hurt right now, so he changed the topic. After a while, we got up and went to our next class. After class, Gemini talked to me.

"Shall I take you home, Fourth?" Gemini said with a smiling face.

"I'll take him home, Gem. We have something that we need to discuss," Phuwin interrupted.

To be continued...