It had been a week since the incident at the café, and Fourth was finally back to his usual self. Thanks to his brothers, Gia, and-though he would never admit it-Gemini's subtle yet not-so-subtle protective actions, the dark cloud that had loomed over him had finally faded.
Now, the university campus was buzzing with excitement. The long-awaited Exchange Programme Fest was in full swing, an event meant to welcome students from a neighboring university as part of an inter-university collaboration.
Unlike previous years, where exchange students came from different countries, this time, the event focused on local university connections, bringing a fresh yet competitive energy to the campus.
Colorful banners fluttered in the breeze, stalls were being set up across the main quad, and students rushed around, preparing last-minute arrangements. The atmosphere was chaotic but lively, filled with laughter, discussions, and occasional bickering over logistics.
Among the bustling students, Fourth and Gia stood at the center of attention near the Faculty Board, where the list of selected representatives for different faculties had just been pinned up.
And the representatives for the Business Faculty are... a student announced loudly, making the crowd around them lean in to hear.
Fourth didn't have to wait for the name to be read out because Gia had already nudged him hard, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Fourth Jirochtikul and Gia Titicharoenrak ! The crowd broke into loud cheers, with some clapping and others whistling in approval.
Well, well. Gia smirked, flipping her hair dramatically. Looks like we've been chosen by popular demand.
Fourth chuckled, crossing his arms over his chest. Lucky ? More like voted in overwhelmingly.
It wasn't an exaggeration. The selection process had included student votes, and Fourth-being well-known for his sharp business acumen, savage attitude, and undeniable charm-was a clear favorite. Gia, with her strategic mind and impressive public speaking skills, was equally popular. Together, they were a powerhouse duo.
I mean, we do make an iconic pair. Gia grinned. Brains, beauty, and business skills. Who else could they choose ?
Fourth gave her a playful side-eye. A little too full of yourself today, aren't you ?
Excuse you. Gia scoffed. We earned this, Fourth. I say, we celebrate our victory.
By actually getting to work on this event ? Fourth raised a brow.
That too. Gia admitted before looping her arm through his. But first, let's grab some coffee. You know, before we get roped into the chaos of planning.
This was going to be interesting and Fourth could feel it in his Gay Instincts that some drama was on its way too.
The campus was alive with energy and excitement as students prepared for the upcoming fest.
Every faculty had set up their own stalls, decorating them with banners, lights, and creative props to attract visitors. The business faculty's stall, where Fourth and Gia were stationed with their classmates, was no exception.
Fourth stood on a ladder, tying a string of fairy lights across the top of their stall while Gia supervised-or rather, bossed everyone around.
Fourth, higher-no, lower-wait, okay, actually higher again ! Fourth rolled his eyes but complied, adjusting the lights as she instructed. Gia, do you actually know what you're doing, or are you just making me suffer ?
A little bit of both. Gia grinned, tossing him a roll of tape. Besides, I like making you work. Keeps your hands busy so you don't go around causing trouble.
Oh please. Fourth scoffed. The only one causing trouble is your brother who-
He stopped. His instincts kicked in before his eyes even confirmed it.
Gemini was here.
Gemini had no reason to be at the university today.
Usually, when he came, he had an excuse-picking up Gia, dropping something off, anything to make it seem like he wasn't just showing up for Fourth.
But today?
He couldn't focus on anything at work. No matter how much he tried to drown himself in meetings, reports, or unnecessary tasks, his mind kept drifting back to the younger alpha.
To that night at the club.
To the kiss they shared in the washroom.
It had changed something inside him-completely.
Gemini was still the same to the rest of the world. The same nonchalant ,cold and mysterious male with an attitude that made people gravitate toward him.
But with Fourth...
He was different.
And he didn't know why.
With no explanation for his own actions, he found himself driving straight to the university, letting his instincts guide him.
Pulling into the parking lot, he barely had time to turn off his car before a harsh bang against his window nearly cracked the glass.
Gemini's eyes narrowed as he rolled down the window, only to be met with the scowling face of a bulky, arrogant-looking senior.
Gemini raised an eyebrow. You got a problem ?
That's my parking space. The guy sneered. No one dares park here.
Gemini let out a low chuckle, leaning against his seat. Ah, one of those guys.
Just another university jock with an inflated ego and a bad case of dominance syndrome.
Without giving the guy another glance, Gemini unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car, about to walk away-
But then, a forceful shove from behind sent him stumbling forward.
Everything in Gemini snapped.
A push from the back ? Coward.
He loathed people who attacked from behind, and this guy had just made the worst mistake of his life.
His pure-blood alpha instincts roared to life, and before the guy could react, Gemini turned on him with blinding speed, landing a solid punch straight to his jaw.
The crowd gathered instantly. Students cheered, gasped, and whispered, knowing full well that a fight between alphas was not something to take lightly.
But this wasn't even a fight.
Gemini was faster, stronger, and deadlier. His pure-blood alpha strength was on a whole different level, and within minutes, the guy was on the ground, bruised, panting, and struggling to stand.
If Gemini landed one more hit, the guy might end up in the hospital.
And he would have done it too-
Except a voice stopped him.
Phi Gemini.
It wasn't loud.
It wasn't forceful.
But it was enough.
A single touch against his wrist, a soft voice breaking through the haze of his anger.
Gemini turned his head, and there he was-
Fourth.
His wide, concerned eyes looking directly into his own, his small but firm hand gripping Gemini's arm, his alpha presence gently but powerfully reaching out to Gemini's own.
Gemini's blood-red eyes flickered, then dimmed.
His body, which had been tight with fury, slowly relaxed.
The older alpha swallowed, feeling his heartbeat slow down as Fourth's presence wrapped around him, soothing his instincts.
Fourth's alpha was calling out to his own, telling him to stop.
And he listened.
Without another word, Fourth grabbed Gemini's wrist, dragging him away from the scene and away from the curious, whispering crowd.
Because if there was one thing Fourth had figured out by now-
It was that Gemini always listened to him.
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There u go with the update
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