The club was alive with music and energy as the group gathered around a large table. Perth, Santa, Est, William, Gemini, Fourth, Pond, Phuwin, and Aou filled the space with laughter and banter. The table was cluttered with drinks, snacks, and an easy camaraderie that came naturally to the close-knit group. Pond and Phuwin exchanged knowing smiles, clearly enjoying each other’s company as a couple. Nearby, Gemini fed Fourth a piece of snack with a soft smile, while Est leaned closer to William, teasing him with playful flirting.
At the other end of the table, Aou leaned toward Santa, talking animatedly. Santa chuckled softly, seemingly at ease, while Perth sat near them, his jaw tightening as he watched the interaction. His grip on his drink was firm, and though he tried to join in the general conversation, his eyes kept drifting toward Santa and Aou.
Suddenly, Phuwin clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention. “Hey, how about we play a game?”
“What game?” Est asked, intrigued.
Phuwin pulled out a deck of cards from his pocket, fanning them out dramatically. “Let’s play I Am the King. Simple rules for anyone that doesn't know this game—whoever draws the King card gets to command any two numbers to do something. Fun, right?”
The group exchanged excited glances, nodding in agreement. “I’m in!” Est said eagerly.
Phuwin shuffled the cards and scattered them across the table. Each person picked one card, flipping it over to reveal their fate.
“I’m the King!” Pond declared with a triumphant grin.
Groans and laughter erupted around the table. Pond smirked, tapping his chin as he considered his command. “Okay, Number 3 and Number 8 need to hug each other.”
Gemini glanced at his card. “I’m Number 3.”
Est grinned, holding up his card. “And I’m Number 8. Guess it’s us.”
The two stood up and shared an exaggerated, overly dramatic hug, drawing cheers and laughter from the group. “Nice, nice!” Phuwin said, clapping.
Est, still grinning, sat down and said, “Next round, I’m definitely getting the King.”
Phuwin collected the cards and shuffled them again, spreading them out. This time, Est let out a victorious whoop. “Yes! I’m the King!”
Everyone groaned as Est smirked mischievously. “Alright, Number 1 and Number 6 need to do a love shot.”
Perth sighed and revealed his card. “I’m Number 6.”
Fourth raised his hand sheepishly. “I’m Number 1.”
Pond leaned back in his chair, grinning. “Oho, it’s your boyfriend, Gemini.”
Gemini crossed his arms, huffing. “It’s fine. Just do it, Fourth.”
Perth and Fourth grabbed their glasses, intertwining their arms as they completed the love shot, much to the amusement of the group. The rounds continued, with dares becoming increasingly bold and hilarious. Drinks were passed around, and the atmosphere grew even livelier.
Then, during another round, Phuwin drew the King card. He grinned devilishly. “Alright, Number 2 must kiss Number 3 on the lips.”
The table erupted into gasps and laughter. Pond smirk. “Oho, it’s getting hotter in here!”
Aou smirked, raising his card. “I’m Number 2.”
Santa hesitated, looking at his card before reluctantly saying, “I’m Number 3.”
The table went wild. Pond, William, and Gemini teased, “Ohooo!” while Fourth and Est exchanged concerned glances, their eyes flickering toward Perth.
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FanfictionA story of two childhoods bestfriend who have always been so close with eachother and clueless about their own feelings, however once they enter the same university, jealousy begin to spark among one of them which driven to furious, disappointment a...
