You and Me (GEMINIFOURTH)

Chapter 2: A Secret Escape

The school day dragged on slowly for Fourth. Every tick of the clock seemed to stretch on longer than usual, the minutes sluggishly crawling forward. His mind wasn't in class—it was on Gemini. Their stolen glances earlier had left him distracted, the anticipation of their secret date bubbling beneath the surface of his thoughts.

By the time the final bell rang, Fourth could barely contain his excitement. As students began to shuffle out of the classroom, Fourth exchanged a brief look with Winny and Satang, who had been part of the plan from the beginning. Winny, ever the jokester, gave him a wink. "Have fun, lovebird," he teased, loud enough for only their small group to hear.

"Just be careful," Satang added quietly, his concern always present in moments like these.

Fourth nodded in appreciation before grabbing his bag and slipping out of the classroom. His heart pounded in his chest, not from nerves, but from the thrill of it all. Meeting Gemini in secret always carried an element of excitement, as if they were stealing moments that belonged only to them, away from the eyes of the world.

Outside, the golden hues of the setting sun painted the sky, casting long shadows across the school grounds. Fourth walked toward the back of the campus, where a quieter exit led to the narrow alley behind the school—far from the watchful eyes of the staff and students. As he rounded the corner, there he was—Gemini, leaning casually against his motorbike, dressed in casual clothes that made him look even more effortlessly handsome.

Gemini's face lit up the moment he saw Fourth, his expression softening in a way that only Fourth ever got to see. "Hey," he greeted, his voice a warm contrast to the cool evening air.

"Hey," Fourth replied, unable to keep the smile off his face as he walked closer.

Without a word, Gemini pulled him into a gentle hug, his strong arms wrapping around Fourth's smaller frame. The feeling of Gemini's chest rising and falling against him was comforting, grounding Fourth in the reality of their relationship—their love. It wasn't just a secret hidden away; it was real, tangible.

"Ready?" Gemini asked as he released him, tilting his head toward the motorbike.

"Always," Fourth said, climbing onto the back of the bike, slipping his arms around Gemini's waist.

With the rumble of the engine beneath them, they sped off, leaving the school—and the weight of expectations—behind.

---

Their destination was a small, tucked-away park just outside the city. It wasn't anything fancy, but it was perfect for them—quiet and isolated, a place where they could be themselves without worrying about who might see them.

Once they arrived, Gemini parked the bike, and they wandered through the park, the setting sun casting a warm glow over everything. There was a small bench by the lake, partially hidden by trees, where they had been before on other secret dates. It had become their spot—where they could talk, laugh, and just exist together.

Sitting down on the bench, Fourth leaned back, his eyes drifting toward the lake. The water shimmered under the fading sunlight, but it wasn't the view that held his attention—it was Gemini.

Gemini sat beside him, closer than necessary, his arm casually draped behind Fourth on the back of the bench. The breeze tousled his dark hair, making him look even more effortlessly perfect. But it was the way he was looking at Fourth that made Fourth's heart race—a look filled with warmth, affection, and something else. Desire.

"You're staring again," Fourth said, mimicking Winny's earlier teasing tone, though his voice was softer, more intimate.

Gemini chuckled, his deep voice sending a pleasant shiver down Fourth's spine. "Can you blame me?" he replied, leaning in closer. "You're hard to look away from."

Fourth blushed, turning his gaze to the ground, but Gemini wasn't having it. Gently, he cupped Fourth's chin, tilting his head back up so their eyes met. There was no need for words; the look in Gemini's eyes said it all.

Slowly, Gemini closed the distance between them, his lips brushing against Fourth's in a soft, lingering kiss. Fourth melted into it, his mind going blank as the warmth of Gemini's lips consumed him. Every kiss with Gemini felt like the first—electric, exciting, and filled with the quiet passion they had to hide from the world.

When Gemini pulled back, his forehead rested against Fourth's, his breath warm against Fourth's lips. "I missed you," Gemini whispered, his voice barely audible, but the sincerity in it made Fourth's chest tighten.

"I missed you too," Fourth replied, his own voice equally soft.

Gemini didn't waste any time, kissing him again—this time deeper, more fervent, as if trying to make up for all the time they couldn't be together in public. Fourth's hands found their way to Gemini's shirt, clutching it as he kissed back, his heart pounding in his ears. It was moments like this that made everything worth it—the secrecy, the risks, the constant need to hide. All of it was worth it, just to be with Gemini like this.

After what felt like forever and yet no time at all, they pulled apart, both slightly breathless. Fourth rested his head on Gemini's shoulder, the sound of their breathing and the gentle rustling of the trees the only noise around them.

"We should do this more often," Fourth murmured, though they both knew it wasn't that simple.

"I know," Gemini sighed, his arm wrapping around Fourth to pull him closer. "But for now, we have this."

And for now, it was enough. In the quiet of the park, away from the expectations of school and family, they were just two people in love—no titles, no secrets, just them.

As the sun finally dipped below the horizon, casting the park in shadows, Gemini leaned down once more, pressing a soft kiss to Fourth's forehead. It was a promise, silent but understood—that no matter what the world threw at them, they would always find their way back to each other.

"I love you," Gemini whispered against Fourth's skin, his voice steady and sure.

Fourth smiled, his heart swelling with warmth. "I love you too."

And as they sat together under the slowly darkening sky, Fourth knew that, no matter what challenges lay ahead, this—they—were real.