By day, one is the misfit student, a bad boy with a penchant for rebellion who drives his professors to the brink. By night, he's a high-octane adrenaline junkie, living for the thrill of the race and the freedom it affords him. His disdain for rule...
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Gemini tried to mask his surprise with a forced casualness, but his quickened heartbeat was undeniable.
He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his gaze often darting toward Fourth, who was blissfully unaware of the effect he was having.
Pahn, now at the table, was energetically introducing everyone. Everyone, this is my older brother Jimmy and my twin brother Fourth.
Gemini managed a small, somewhat nervous smile as he looked at Fourth. Uh, hey, Fourth. Fancy meeting you here.
Fourth, oblivious to Gemini's internal turmoil, greeted him with a friendly, if slightly puzzled, smile. Hey, Phi. What a coincidence.
Phi ?! Gemini's heart nearly escaped his body when her heard the younger one call him with his smooth voice.
Pahn glanced between them, catching the slight tension .
She gave Tu a knowing look but chose not to comment, instead focusing on helping to ease the group into conversation.
Tu, noticing the exchange, leaned in slightly towards Gemini with a mischievous glint in her eye. Looks like I've set up quite the evening. I knew you'd appreciate the surprise.
Gemini, trying to regain his composure, nodded. Yeah, definitely a surprise. Thanks for this.
As the conversation flowed and everyone settled into their seats, the initial awkwardness slowly dissipated.
Pahn and Tu chatted animatedly, while Jimmy and Sea exchanged polite pleasantries. Fourth, caught up in the conversation, seemed to enjoy the mingling new acquaintances.
As the dinner continued, the restaurant buzzed with the gentle clamor of conversation and the clinking of cutlery against plates.
The group, now well into their meal, had fallen into an easy rhythm of conversation. Tu and Pahn were sharing lively stories from their day, punctuated by bursts of laughter. Jimmy, seated beside Fourth, was regaling the table with anecdotes from his own college days, while Fourth listened with interest, clearly enjoying the atmosphere.
Gemini, sitting across from Fourth, was busy staring and observing the younger one.
His attention was split between the conversation and Fourth.
His attention was momentarily diverted as the phone's screen lit up with a call from Pond, causing his curiosity to spike.
Excusing himself with a polite smile, Gemini rose from his seat and stepped away from the table to take the call.
He answered with a slight hint of eagerness in his voice. Hey, Phi. What's going on ?
Pahn's voice was brimming with excitement as she spoke quickly. Gemini ! You won't believe this—there's an impromptu street car race happening downtown tonight. It's supposed to be a big deal. I thought you might want to check it out !
