Fated To Love • GeminiFourth

5. The Tides Of Fate

The days turned into weeks and then to months, Gemini and Fourth basked in the glow of their blossoming love. Every moment spent together felt like a beautiful dream. However, beneath the surface of their happiness, a storm was brewing—one that neither of them could foresee.

As the end of the school year approached, Fourth's family received unexpected news. His father, an esteemed diplomat, had been assigned to a new position overseas. The announcement sent shockwaves through Fourth, who had always envisioned spending his senior year with Gemini by his side.

“Fourth, are you okay?” Gemini asked one afternoon, sensing the weight on Fourth's shoulders as they sat on a bench beneath a sprawling tree in the schoolyard. The golden sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating a warm, serene atmosphere.

“I’m… I don’t know. My parents told me this morning....we’re moving. Soon,” Fourth replied, his voice shaking. The words felt like a punch to the gut.

Gemini’s heart sank. “But… what about us?”

“I don’t want to leave you, Gemini. I can’t imagine being away from you. But my family—” Fourth’s voice trembled as he struggled to find the right words.

“It’s okay,” Gemini interrupted softly, forcing a brave smile. “If you have to go, we’ll figure it out. We’ll stay in touch, right?”

“Promise?” Fourth asked, his eyes searching Gemini’s face for reassurance.

“Of course,” Gemini replied, though doubt lingered in his heart. “I’ll always be here for you.”

Over the next few days, they tried to make the most of the time they had left together. They revisited their favorite spots in the city, laughed at old inside jokes, and shared sweet kisses that lingered long after they parted. But with each passing moment, the reality of Fourth's departure loomed ever closer.

On their last night together, Fourth suggested they return to the aquarium. It was a bittersweet decision, filled with nostalgia for the love they had shared in that magical place.

As they walked through the dimly lit halls, their hands clasped tightly together, the vibrant colors of the fish danced around them, mirroring the emotions swirling in their hearts.

“Do you remember our first date here?” Fourth asked, a wistful smile on his lips.

“Of course! I thought you were so cheesy with your pick-up lines,” Gemini laughed, trying to lighten the mood.

“Hey, those lines were legendary!” Fourth teased back, but the smile faded as he looked deep into Gemini's eyes. “I’m going to miss all of this. I’m going to miss you.”

“I’ll miss you too,” Gemini admitted, swallowing the lump in his throat. “But we’ll find our way back to each other. I believe that.”

As they reached the jellyfish exhibit, Fourth turned to face Gemini, the soft glow illuminating their faces. “Promise me something, okay? No matter where life takes us, we’ll always remember what we had. That love like ours never truly ends.”

“Promise,” Gemini whispered, tears brimming in his eyes. “You’re my first love, Fourth. You always will be.”

In that moment, they both knew what was coming. The urgency of their emotions hung in the air, thick with unspoken words and lingering touches. They leaned in closer, hearts racing, and shared a kiss that was both heartbreaking and beautiful—a kiss that spoke of every promise they had made and the love that would echo through time.

As they pulled away, Fourth whispered, “I love you, Gemini.”

“I love you too,” Gemini replied, his voice barely above a whisper, the weight of their impending separation hanging heavily between them.

But as the night wore on, the reality of their impending separation settled in. They sat in silence, the weight of their hearts heavy with unfulfilled dreams and futures that felt uncertain.

Eventually, they made their way outside, where the cool night air brushed against their skin. The stars twinkled above them, a reminder of the endless possibilities that lay ahead.

“Fourth…” Gemini began, but the words caught in his throat.

“Just hold me for a moment,” Fourth said softly, wrapping his arms around Gemini, pulling him close as if to shield him from the pain of what was to come. They stood under the stars, wrapped in each other’s embrace, knowing that this was a goodbye—a moment etched in their hearts forever.

As dawn began to break, a sense of finality hung in the air. The time had come for Fourth to leave. They walked together to the entrance of the aquarium, where Fourth's family waited.

“I’ll be back, I promise,” Fourth said, trying to reassure Gemini, but the tremor in his voice betrayed his uncertainty.

“I’ll be waiting,” Gemini replied, forcing a smile through the tears that streamed down his cheeks.

With one last kiss, filled with longing and unspoken words, they parted ways, each step taking them further from the love they had built together. As Fourth climbed into the car, he looked back at Gemini, who stood there, heartbroken but resolute.

The days that followed were a blur for Gemini. He threw himself into schoolwork, trying to distract himself, but no amount of effort could dull the ache of losing Fourth. The phone calls became less frequent, and each message felt like a reminder of the distance between them.

Then, one fateful evening, as he was scrolling through his phone, Gemini stumbled upon a news alert that sent chills down his spine.

"Plane Crash Claims Lives of Passengers, Including Diplomat's Family."

His heart raced as he read the article, each word a knife twisting in his gut. “No, it can’t be…” he whispered, the room spinning around him.

The report detailed the crash of a flight Fourth's family had boarded, leaving no survivors. Tears streamed down Gemini's face as disbelief washed over him. He couldn’t breathe. Memories of Fourth flooded his mind—his laughter, the way his eyes sparkled, the warmth of his embrace.

“No! This can’t be happening!” he cried, the grief overwhelming him. He collapsed to the floor, clutching his phone as if it could change the reality of the situation.

The days turned into a haze of sorrow. Gemini found it hard to breathe without Fourth by his side, and every moment felt like a haunting reminder of their unfinished story. The world around him continued to move, but he felt frozen in time, stuck in a moment filled with despair.

Finally, unable to bear the weight of his grief any longer, Gemini found himself standing in front of Fourth’s grave. The cemetery was peaceful, yet the silence felt deafening. He knelt before the headstone, his heart shattering all over again as he traced the engraved letters with trembling fingers.

“Fourth,” he whispered, tears cascading down his cheeks. “I don’t know how to do this without you. You were my first love, and I can’t imagine my life without you. I thought we had more time… I thought we would find a way back to each other.”

He pressed his forehead against the cool stone, surrendering to the tide of grief that threatened to consume him. “I promise I’ll never forget you. You were everything to me. I’ll carry you in my heart for the rest of my life.”

As he sat there, surrounded by the quiet rustle of leaves and the distant chirping of birds, Gemini felt a flicker of hope ignite within him. In that moment, he believed that somehow, someway, their love would find a way to bridge the gap of time and space. No matter what happened, he vowed to carry Fourth’s memory with him, as a beacon of love that would guide him through the darkest days.

Little did he know, this was not the end of their story. It was only the beginning of a timeless journey that would span lifetimes, where love would persist through every challenge and separation, waiting for the day they would meet again.