As they settled down, opening bags of snacks and sipping their drinks, Artemus couldn't help but steal glances at Jennifer. He admired her from afar, silently longing for a chance to express his true feelings. But with each passing moment, the weight of unrequited love grew heavier on his shoulders.
Deep down, Artemus knew he had to find a way to move forward, to cherish the friendship they shared and accept that sometimes, love doesn't go as planned. It would take time but he was determined to heal his heart and continue being there for Jennifer as a friend, even if it meant burying his own feelings.
He took a deep breath, reminding himself that life is full of unexpected turns. And perhaps in time, he would find his own path to happiness, even if it wasn't for the person he had secretly longed for all along.
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Kai sat alone in his apartment, his mind filled with thoughts of Jennifer and the unexpected kiss th
As they walked outside the bar, Artemus mumbled an apology, his voice laced with regret."I'm sorry, Kai. I didn't mean to cause trouble. I just... I lost control." he drunkenly apologizes.Kai sighed, his concern for his friend overriding any frustration he might have felt."It's alright, Artemus. We all have our moments. Let's get you home and make sure you're okay." he reassures Artemus.Kai hailed a taxi, and he carefully helped Artemus get inside the vehicle. Afterwards, he also steps inside, and then he told the taxi driver their destination....After almost half an hour, they arrived at Artemus' apartment, Kai helped him inside and settled him to his room."Kai, you're... you're so handsome. And smart. And cool. No wonder girls really likes you. Especially Jennifer." Artemus is babbling, in a drunk manner.And now, it's all making sense to Kai. The reason why Artemus is behaving like this is because he is heartbroken. It became
The crowd cheered for him. He nodded at his teammates, and the other three started playing their own instruments...Nick and his band members started with their performance. Artemus and the rest of the audience are familiar with the song. And as a result, she started singing along, until Nick started singing the chorus part. And when the song ended, he noticed that Jennifer is screaming at the top of her lungs, as if there's no tomorrow. Artemus can also sense that there was something going on between her and Nick.His gut feeling is so strong, and he can't help but to feel a bit disappointed and kind of hurt, but surprisingly, it doesn't hurt that much anymore."Thank you everyone! Enjoy the rest of the evening!" Nick smilingly said, then afterwards, he and the others left the stage... Wooh! You're the coolest, Nick!" cheered Jennifer, and she looks obviously happy and proud.Artemus just lets out a smile, while watching her.
Few weeks have passed."This is your last day for this semester, everyone. Enjoy your summer vacation to the fullest, and make many wonderful memories! I know you're all getting impatient, so I'm going to formally end this term. Have fun, guys!" the Professor finally ended the class, then afterwards, he left the room.All the students enthusiastically lets out loud cheer and went to their own group of friends to make plans on how to spend their summer vacation."Do you have any plans for the summer vacation?" Nick suddenly asked Artemus and Kai, while being lovey-dovey with his girlfriend, Jennifer."Well, nothing... How about you, dude?" Artemus suddenly asked Kai."I don't have any plans or nothing." Kai casually answered, as he shrugged his shoulders."Then, that's perfect. I want to invite you guys to our family's villa, which is near the beach. You don't have to worry, I'm going to take care of everything, and what you'
Artemus woke up, in a startled manner. He is aware that he has already opened his eyes, but all he can see is the pitch-black darkness.He knows that he's sitting on a chair, and as his foggy mind starts to clear up, he realizes that he is blindfolded, with his arms and legs all tied up. Artemus can sense that he is in a serious situation right now."Where am I right now? And who's the person behind this?" he started asking questions to himself, as he is feeling more scared at each passing minute.His train of thoughts stops in a halt when he suddenly heard a big sound. It's like someone is opening a huge gate. He can catch a glimpse of ray of light from the very small space in his blindfold... "Who the hell are you? And what are you planning to do with me?" Artemus mustered all of his courage to ask his abductor, eventhough his body is shaking. But instead of answering his questions, the unknown stranger gave him a hard slap
Artemus stepped into his dimly lit apartment, feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. The past few weeks had been a constant battle for survival, with mercenaries hot on his trail, all seeking the precious CO-20 vaccine he possessed. As he made his way to his bedroom, his heart raced with a mix of fear and determination.Reaching his bedroom, Artemus wasted no time. He swiftly approached the mini-fridge hidden within the wall and entered the password with practiced precision. With a soft click, the fridge door opened, revealing the small white vial containing the coveted CO-20 vaccine. Artemus carefully retrieved it, his fingers trembling slightly with the gravity of its importance.But Artemus knew that simply possessing the vaccine was not enough to ensure his safety. The mercenaries were relentless, and he needed to stay one step ahead. With a determined glint in his eyes, he reached for another item in the fridge - a small glass container holding a mysterious cocktail dr
Artemus raised the glass to his lips, but before he could even drink the special cocktail that will make him travel to another timeline, one of the abductors suddenly appeared with a menacing glare, grabbed a gun from his holster and pointed it at Artemus."You thought you could escape us, Artemus? You're not going anywhere." he sneered."Well, well, well, look who we have here. Artemus, you've been quite the elusive one, haven't you?" said the other abductor."What do you want from me? I don't know anything!" Artemus was getting scared now."Don't play dumb with us, Artemus. You know exactly why we're here." one of his abductors spoke again."I-I don't know what you're talking about! Please, just let me go!" pleaded Artemus."Oh, we'll let you go, Artemus. But not before we have what we came for."Artemus' eyes widened while looking at the gun."No, please, you can't..."Artemus felt a surge of fear and adrenaline, his hand trembling as he held the glass. Before he could make a move,
As Kai sprang into action, knocking over the stack of crates with a loud crash, the abductors' attention was immediately drawn away from Artemus. With swift movements, Kai rushed towards Artemus, his hands frantically working to untie the ropes that bound his friend to the chair. Artemus stirred awake, his eyes widening in surprise and relief as he saw Kai by his side."What's going on? Get them! Don't let them escape!" one of the abductors was taken by surprise with the sudden turn of events.The two abductors lunged towards Kai and Artemus, their faces contorted with rage. Kai knew that they had to fight their way out of this dangerous situation. With adrenaline coursing through his veins, Kai pushed Artemus behind him, ready to defend his friend at all costs."You think you can outsmart us, kid? You're going down!" threatens the second abductor, while swinging a pipe towards Kai and Artemus.Kai dodged the incoming attack, his reflexes sharp as he countered with a swift kick to the
In their secluded hideaway, Kai and Artemus prepared to embark on a journey back to their original timeline, the year 2020. As they stood on the brink of returning home, memories of their time in the year 2010 flooded their minds, filling their hearts with nostalgia and warmth."Remember our University days, Artemus? The late-night study sessions, the laughter with friends, the excitement of the annual festival... It feels like a lifetime ago." Kai went down the memory lane."Those were some of the best times of our lives, Kai. Meeting friends like Nick and Jennifer, exploring new horizons, and creating unforgettable memories together." Artemus added, while smiling fondly.As they reminisced about the adventures and experiences they shared in the past, a sense of gratitude washed over Kai and Artemus. They knew that their journey back to 2020 was not just about fulfilling their duty as citizens of South Marquina, but also about honoring the memories and friendships that had shaped the