Days passed, and Gemini found himself visiting the café more often. He didn't know why. Maybe it was the coffee. Maybe it was the ocean view. Or maybe it was the quiet boy who, despite his reserved nature, made Gemini feel… at peace.
One evening, the town held its annual summer festival. Lanterns lit up the streets, food stalls lined the sidewalks, and the sky buzzed with excitement. Gemini wandered through the crowd, taking in the lively atmosphere.
Then, near the beach, he spotted Fourth.
He was sitting alone on the sand, away from the noise, gazing at the horizon.
Gemini hesitated, then walked over. "Hey."
Fourth looked up. "Hey."
Gemini sat beside him. "Not a fan of crowds?"
Fourth shook his head. "Too loud."
Gemini laughed. "Yeah, but that's part of the fun."
They sat in comfortable silence, listening to the waves. Then, suddenly—
Boom!
Fireworks exploded in the sky, scattering golden sparks across the night. Fourth tilted his head back, watching in quiet awe.
Gemini turned to him. The colorful lights reflected in Fourth's eyes, making them shine. For a moment, Gemini forgot about the fireworks, the festival, and everything else.
All he saw was Fourth.
And in that instant, something shifted.
Something he couldn't quite explain.
But he knew one thing for sure—
This summer was about to change everything.
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