Cursed Love (Geminifourth)

CHAPTER 27: Finding Shaman/Exorcist

(LONG CHAPTER)

A week had passed!

I sat quietly at my desk, collecting notes in silence. Gemini was beside me. In all these days, we hadn't spoken-not even about the project. He usually spent the lectures asleep, but today he was oddly alert, eyes locked on the digital board, arms crossed. He had been staring at it for over twenty minutes now.

The class was about to end in a few minutes. I remembered the promise I made to him-I wouldn't talk to him until he told me about his past. Even though I knew he won't tell anything but I still waited. Patiently. Painfully.

As everyone began packing their bags, chatting and laughing like usual, Gemini remained still, gaze unwavering. I didn't say a word.

I simply left.

(Later)

My mom had gone to the village-Grandma was sick again. I tossed my bag onto the sofa and collapsed next to it, closing my eyes for a few minutes.

What haunted me more than fatigue was the fact that it had been a week, and I still hadn't uncovered anything about Gemini's past. Father Lee hadn't contacted me either. I was stuck. Helpless.

And the worst part was-I couldn't tell anyone. But I needed help. I couldn't do this alone anymore.

I picked up my phone and called Satang.

The phone rang. And with every ring, my doubt grew stronger. Should I say it or not?

He picked up.
"Satang, can you come to my house?" I asked, my voice quieter than usual.
"I'm dropping Dunk off," he replied. "Wait a bit."
"Bring him with you, please," I blurted out and hung up too quickly.

I sighed, tossing my phone away. "God," I whispered, pressing my palm against my forehead.

I dragged myself upstairs and collapsed onto my bed. I was too tired to even think straight.

Then-
A knock on the door.

I groaned and sat up, only to see Satang and Dunk already standing in my room.

"THE FUCK THIS QUICK! UH The front door was open?" I asked, surprised.
"Yeah lol, anyway you didn't lock it," Satang said, sitting on the edge of my bed. He looked concerned.

"What happened now" he said as he tossed his bag beside him.

So, I did. Every little thing.

(Author note: Zorry👄🫦Too lazy to write everything.. ok so Fourth explained everything to them)

Satang rubbed his temples, clearly overwhelmed. "So this is why he's always so cold..." Dunk muttered, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Fourth," Dunk looked at me, "I know a shaman. Someone powerful."

"Can we talk about this tomorrow?" I asked. My voice felt like it belonged to someone else.

"Yeah! Come to school by six, okay?" Dunk replied, slinging his bag over his shoulder.

"We'll talk more after class," Satang added. "Then maybe we can meet him."

"Alright. Done," I nodded, walking them to the door.

(NIGHT)

After they left, I stayed up searching for shamans or anyone skilled in exorcism. My eyes burned from staring at the screen, but I didn't stop.

And then-I found someone.

His profile stood out. The comments, the reviews-people were praising him like he was a miracle in human form.