Unscripted Ties

Unspoken Words and a Day at Disneyland

Gemini stood at the doorstep of Fourth's apartment, Leo balanced on his hip, a hesitant look in his eyes. The morning sun was barely up, casting a soft glow over the quiet street. Fourth opened the door, looking slightly disheveled from sleep, but his face softened immediately when he saw Leo reaching out for him.

"Hey, kiddo," Fourth said, taking Leo into his arms, a smile spreading across his face as Leo snuggled into his chest.

Gemini watched the interaction, a small smile playing on his lips. He seemed like he was about to say something, his mouth opening just a little before he hesitated. His eyes flickered with something unspoken, something that was weighing heavy on his mind. But then, he shut his mouth again, the words dying before they could form.

"Thanks for bringing him over," Fourth said, his tone neutral but warm, his focus entirely on Leo. He didn't press Gemini to speak, didn't ask for an explanation.

Gemini just nodded, the smile slipping from his face, replaced by a tightness in his jaw. "I've got dance practice. I'll see you later," he said, his voice low and almost distant. He turned on his heel, walking away without another word, his retreating figure looking smaller, somehow more burdened, as he headed to his car.

Fourth watched him leave, his heart aching with the knowledge that whatever Gemini was struggling to say, it was buried deep, hidden behind the walls they'd both built. With a sigh, he turned his attention back to Leo, pressing a kiss to his son's forehead. "Let's get some breakfast, okay?"

Three days later, they had a press interview to promote their upcoming concert, "Geminifourth Run the World." The stage was set, cameras pointed at them from every direction, the buzz of anticipation in the air. They answered questions about the concert with practiced ease, smiles that were meant for the public painted on their faces. They also announced their new songs that would be released soon, hyping up their fans for the fresh music.

After the interview, they headed backstage, the atmosphere finally relaxed as they started removing their makeup. Gemini seemed unusually quiet, his eyes fixed on his reflection in the mirror. He opened his mouth to speak, "About the other day when you came to—"

But before he could finish, Fourth cut him off, his tone calm and detached. "You don't have to explain yourself, Gemini. I don't care." Fourth's words weren't filled with anger or resentment; they were just a statement of fact, as if he had already moved past whatever it was Gemini felt he needed to explain.

Gemini's eyes flickered with something—hurt, confusion, maybe even regret—but he just nodded, swallowing back whatever he had planned to say. They exchanged a brief look in the mirror, and then it was over. They packed up their things, said their goodbyes, and went their separate ways.

Their lives slipped back into routine after that. They continued practicing for their concert, working together seamlessly, performing couple stages as if their lives depended on it. There were moments during the rehearsals when their eyes would meet, and the world seemed to pause for a heartbeat, but then they'd blink, and the moment would be gone, swallowed up by the reality of their professional lives.

When Leo's birthday came around on August 10th, Gemini and Fourth took a week off from their busy schedules. The three of them boarded a plane to Japan, deciding to celebrate Leo's third birthday at Disneyland. They wanted to give Leo a day where he could be free, where they could laugh and make memories without the eyes of the world on them.

Leo's face lit up with pure joy the moment they stepped into Disneyland. He was wide-eyed at everything—the rides, the characters, the magic that seemed to pulse through the air. Fourth couldn't help but smile, his heart swelling with pride and love every time Leo looked up at him with those big eyes full of wonder.