MAY BE IN ANOTHER UNIVERSE (geminifourth)

Bouquet of Hope

"Wow, can you believe it, Winny? Pond Naravit and Gemini Norawit just performed together!" Winny exclaimed as they left the concert venue, his eyes wide with astonishment.

"Seriously, man. Two dance legends on one stage! I'm still processing it," Matte chimed in, his voice brimming with excitement.

"How about you, Fourth? What did you think?" Matte turned to Fourth, who had been silently walking alongside them.

"It was... good," Fourth replied curtly, his face as unreadable as ever.

"Good? Just good? Man, you're so fucking tight lipped.That performance was mind-blowing!" Winny said, shaking his head in disbelief.

Fourth remained silent, his thoughts elsewhere. He had loved the performance, more than he would ever admit. Gemini Norawit's voice had resonated deep within him, and when their eyes met, even for a brief moment, his heart had skipped a beat. He had worn a mask, partly to blend into the crowd, but mainly to avoid being recognized by Gemini. It was foolish to think Gemini would notice him among thousands, yet their gazes had locked twice. If Gemini did recognize him, he might think Fourth was just another fan, or worse, a stalker who is ignoring him for his attention. Fourth was unsure if he could handle that.

"Congratulations, Gemini," a young, handsome man greeted Gemini as he returned backstage after his performance.

"Thanks, Phi Jeff. I can't believe you came to my concert. It means a lot," Gemini said, hugging him warmly.

"Come on, kiddo. I wouldn't miss it for the world. You know that," Jeff replied, patting Gemini's back. The backstage area buzzed with energy as famous Thai celebrities gathered to congratulate Gemini on his solo, self-sponsored concert and to celebrate his birthday.

Despite the crowds and the noise, Gemini's thoughts drifted back to the concert, to that moment when his eyes had met with someone familiar, someone who had looked at him with a mixture of admiration and something deeper. He couldn't shake the feeling that it was that person even if he had been wearing a mask.

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"Wow, this bouquet is stunning! P'Gemini's fans have exquisite taste," one of the staff members remarked, admiring a blue orchid bouquet amidst the plethora of flowers gifted to Gemini by his fans at his birthday concert. The bouquet, though modest in size, captivated everyone with its mesmerizing combination of blue orchids and white roses.

"Congratulations, Gem," another strikingly handsome man greeted Gemini with a broad smile.

"Thanks, P'Off, for attending my concert. It's an honor," Gemini replied, hugging him warmly.

"Don't be so formal. We wouldn't miss popstar Gemini's concert for anything," Off said, laughing.

"Bro, you just got a mountain of gifts and bouquets from your fans. You're so lucky," Mark,one of the celebrity guests close to Gemini commented as they entered the room where the gifts were kept.

"I am thankful to them," Gemini said, glancing proudly at the gifts.

"Phi, can you show me the bouquet you're holding?" Off asked, drawing everyone's attention.

The staff handed the bouquet to Off. "It's so gorgeous, Gemini. Whoever gave this to you has an impeccable taste in flowers. Blue orchid bouquets are rare, exceptional, and pricey," Off praised touching the Orchid petals.

"Yes, it's beautiful. Your fans are rich, bro," Pond added, admiring the bouquet.

Gemini gazed at the bouquet. Blue was his favorite color, and while he knew many of his fans were wealthy, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone very special had gifted it to him. Those eyes he glimpsed in the crowd during the concert, which he had dismissed as a hallucination, now seemed to hold more significance. He knew he was imagining things, for the person he admired didn't even know him as an idol; he was just a stranger to him. Yet, he couldn't help but hope that the eyes belonged to the person who sent this bouquet. Despite being rejected twice, he still wished for his wild imagination to come true.