GeminiFourth - The Sun and His Beloved Star

3 - The Sun and His Beloved Star

Despite being in disguise as well, his 'Lantern Boy' looked much more put-together than he did. The black cap and hoodie he wore seemed tailor-made for him, his black pants fitting him perfectly and his white sneakers completing the look with a touch of casual charm. Adorning his shoulder, a pair of headphones hinted at his passion for music, while a backpack slung effortlessly over his back enhanced his youthful charm. His hair, slightly tousled and playfully escaping from beneath the cap, framed his face in a way that was both artful and enchanting, stealing away Gemini's breath.

In the intimate space between them, Gemini found himself catching the faint strains of a melody emanating from Fourth's headphones. It was a tune that resonated with him deeply, one that held both familiarity and a sense of poignant yearning. To his astonishment, it was none other than his own newly released song, 'The Lantern Festival I Met You'. The lyrics, like a declaration of their intertwined destiny, echoed in his heart, sealing the enchantment of the moment.

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"Hello!" Fourth waved at Gemini, who appeared to be struck with awe and froze in his tracks. The sight of Fourth's friendly gesture jolted Gemini back to reality, and he mentally scolded himself for losing composure. Despite having rehearsed what he wanted to say to his 'Lantern Boy' countless times, now that the moment was here, words seemed to elude him.

Witnessing Gemini's visible distress, Fourth's caring nature took over. He closed the distance between them, genuine concern etched on his face. "Are you okay?"

Gemini's heart raced, his emotions threatening to overwhelm him as Fourth drew nearer. Swiftly, he stepped back, creating a bit of space between them, and stammered, "I... I'm okay."

Fourth's gentle laughter resonated, the sound making Gemini's heart flutter despite his attempt to keep his cool. Even though Fourth's expression was concealed behind the Snoopy mask, Gemini could sense the warmth of his smile.

"Today must be my lucky day," Fourth said, his happiness creating an infectious aura around them, like a warm and inviting embrace. "I'm able to meet my kind stranger from the Lantern Festival."

Gemini finally managed to regain his composure, a subtle smile playing on his lips. He gestured towards his own face and posed a question, "You recognized me even with this different disguise, unlike the one I wore during the festival?" He felt a surge of delight realizing that Fourth could still identify him.

"To be honest..." Fourth began, adjusting his backpack as he closed the gap between them once again, "I just had this strong feeling that it was you. Call it intuition, but it seems my gut was spot on."

'Hug him, just hug him,' Gemini's internal monologue was becoming a battle between his desires and self-control. The temptation was overwhelming. His 'Lantern Boy' appeared so huggable in his perfectly-fitted black hoodie, radiating warmth and comfort. Gemini's mind raced back to their previous encounter, where the hug had been an act of consolation. This time, he couldn't help but fantasize about experiencing that warmth purely for the joy of it.

Struggling to restrain his impulses, Gemini held his ground, only to be caught off guard by Fourth's actions. In a move that left Gemini both stunned and overjoyed, his 'Lantern Boy' initiated a hug – a gesture that felt like a dream come true. The sensation of Fourth's body against his own was electrifying, an overwhelming rush of emotions threatening to overwhelm him.

As they embraced, Gemini felt himself melting into the moment. He was wrapped in Fourth's warmth, his heart pounding against his chest, and all rational thought seemed to dissolve. It was a hug that transcended words, a silent understanding that spoke volumes. Gemini closed his eyes, leaned completely on the other's shoulder, and fully immersed himself in the experience, savoring every second of it.