Chapter 2 Good boy
'Greetings to all of you at Camp Buttercup,' Satang's address to the young people who have come to the campsite begins, as it did last year. And this time too, Gem is completely absent-minded during the welcoming ceremony of the adventure educators.
He hears nothing, while his eyes search everywhere for Fourth.
His heart beats so arrhythmically in his chest and his lungs cannot take deep breaths.
'I'm glad that some of you have found your way back to our camp!' says Satang, addressing Gem directly, and laughs as he looks at his searching eyes.
'Hey, Gem! That's you!' 15-year-old Pride taps him on the shoulder. She just sat down next to Gem on the bus after the first break and was looking for a confidant for the two weeks at the holiday camp.
'Huh?' Gem stutters, looking at her questioningly.
And she is so happy about this new acquaintance. Gem looks so good. He is so tall, has broad shoulders and somehow this cool, aloof aura that attracts her all the more.
'Hehehehe!' she giggles with wide eyes and points to Satang with her petite finger.
Gem follows the direction and suddenly stands at attention as he finally sees Satang's deep, pleased gaze.
'Hello P'Satang, hello P'Mark, hello P'Perth,' he shows each of them a polite wai.
And Satang puts his hands on Gems and breaks the formal greeting.
'It's great to have you back, Gem! And this time you seem to be coming voluntarily!' Satang grins broadly and sees Gems' eyes flicker happily.
'Where is Fourth?' is the expected question.
'Who is Fourth?' Pride asks immediately.
And Satang takes another step back to tell the whole group about the son of the 'Buttercup'.
'Fourth is the son of the innkeeper here. He will explain the rules to you and ensure your safety in the mountainous forests. During these two weeks, you will let yourselves be strengthened by the spiritual power of nature,' Satang's voice fills Gems' chest with pride.
Yes, that's exactly what Fourth does.
He is the personification of the power of nature.
Gem smiles touched and freezes immediately when he sees the strong and yet gentle figure of his true friend appear.
Fourth has grown and yet is smaller than Gem.
His full, black hair is wet and swept back, and his bright face bears the marks of aesthetic perfection.
Those dark eyes in a sleek, curved shape.
Those cheekbones that taper down to his delicate chin.
He carries his full lips in a warm smile.
And Gem can't understand what's happening to him when he sees Fourth's appearance.
His eyes float and his heart races.
Fourth's appearance.
He speaks to everyone, while his eyes and his smile are only for Gem.
But he doesn't hear anything either, while his search finally comes to an overwhelming end.
'Gem!' Pride grabs Gem's frozen arm with both hands, "That Fourth asked you something," she leans against him and whispers.
A sight that immediately wipes the smile off Fourth's face.
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Buttercup
ФанфикGem's mother decides to send him to a holiday camp during the summer holidays. 15-year-old Gem definitely doesn't want to go. The divorce of his parents still hurts him deeply and he doesn't want to leave his mother alone. But she is looking for a t...
