"Have you seen Jaemin anywhere?" Jeno stumbles on his way as he rushes over to Renjun who's leisurely walking up the stairs.

The elder boy stops on his tracks, turning to his friend as he takes his time to answer, not wanting to accidentally send Jeno in a wild-goose chase.

After a moment, he finally nods his head and remembers a certain detail that could help Jeno with his search. "I think he's in the computer lab, he was with Wonwoo hyung before I left."

"Ah, okay. Thanks Ren!" Jeno smiles at him with glee, sharing a quick hug before he continues to rush ahead leaving Renjun chuckling at him.

But as soon as Jeno's figure disappeared in Renjun's sight, his eyes showed pity at his lovestruck friend. Shaking his head, he proceeds to walk up the stairs, heading towards his art club.

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"Oh, Jen, hi!" Jaemin's face instantly lights up when he sees the said boy standing by the door, coincidentally as he was about to leave the computer lab.

"Were you waiting for me?" Asking while stepping closer, snaking his arms around Jeno's figure.

Getting a nod of confirmation, arms hugging him back by the neck, Jaemin caresses Jeno's sides in a gentle manner.

Although the touch is nothing but warm and melting, it still has Jeno tingling along with his beating heart.

"Sorry if I took long, I had stuff to finish up and asked Wonwoo hyung for some help with it." Glancing over his shoulder to see Wonwoo shutting off some monitors.

The said boy felt eyes on him, looking up with his glasses crooked, he flashes them a sweet smile and waves at them. Removing the intimidating cold face he often has on.

Jeno smiles back before meeting Jaemin's eyes again, "don't worry, I understand. I just arrived anyway," he shrugs his shoulders in nonchalance.

After reassuring his best friend for a second, he then changes his words into a scold. "But you should've told me beforehand, if it wasn't for Renjun, I would have ran around in circles for you."

Chuckling, the elder boy gives him an apologetic look before leaning in to kiss his forehead. "Sorry baby Jen, I was on a rush." He reasons.

Face still scrunched up, Jeno lets a huff escape his lips. "So was I." Grumbling about in Jaemin's arms.

A long teasing whistle was heard, obviously meant for them as Wonwoo exits the computer lab, brushing shoulders with Jaemin due to the latter blocking the way.

He honestly didn't want to ruin their moment anyway, so he did his best to move pass without nudging them. "Don't mind me, carry on." He giggles.

Jeno flushes and turns away, a little embarrassed but most likely nervous.

He knows Wonwoo's intentions with his teasing. Seems like he and his friends weren't the only one who were fooled by Jaemin's treatment to his best friend.

To his luck, Wonwoo didn't say anything else. Thanking the heavens that the person they're with right now is a quiet and respectful man.

Although very much introverted, Wonwoo has grown comfortable with some people in their school; including Jaemin and Jeno.

However, despite letting his guard down to them, he still is a quiet boy, probably a charm of his.

So when Wonwoo waves them goodbye, fist bumping with Jaemin before he skips off to find his group of friends, Jeno exhales in relief.

"Wanna go home now?" Jaemin asks, rubbing Jeno's tensed back, ignoring the sweat damping his shirt. It's a hot day, and even with that weather, Jeno still likes to wear clothes that's not suitable for it.

Jaemin is used to it though, so he knows he can make sure Jeno wouldn't get sick. Reminding him later that he should take a bath to freshen up.

When he gets a small nod, he smiles at the younger boy and leads them out the school to head towards Jeno's house.

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Jaemin sighs deeply at the younger boy sprawled out like a starfish on his respective bed, the baby blue sheets messed up alongside the blanket with cat patterns sadly kicked off the bed.

"Jen, what did I say?" Putting his hands on his hips as he stares at the said boy intently, getting a drawled out whine in return.

"I don't wanna take a bath!" Jeno then follows his words with a moan, whining all about as he doesn't look up to meet Jaemin's strict gaze.

It's one of those moments where Jeno is feeling tired and lazy, doing that opposite of what Jaemin tells him to do as he keeps whining.

Sometimes Donghyuck jokes around that he's like a little kid, sulking for no reason.

Basically, after entering Jeno's house to hangout with him before his parents call him for dinner, Jaemin simply told him to wash up and change his clothes.

Understandable, right?

Well, Jeno is lazy and not in the mood to shower even for a quick few minutes. It's a hot day, and usually, his mood comes up on weathers like this.

Fortunately for him, Jaemin has a lot of patience with Jeno's antics, to which the younger boy still wonders to this day as to why and how.

"Baby, come on, if you go ahead right now we can spare some time and do what you want to do." Jaemin tries to persuade him, walking over to him on the bed.

Jeno clicks his tongue, "I'll shower tomorrow, can we just make popcorn now so we can watch that movie?" Deflecting as always.

The elder boy snorts, amused as he watches Jeno squirm uncomfortably in his sweaty clothes.

"You know you don't have to shower for too long, try doing it in five minutes tops." Jaemin shrugs his shoulders.

Jeno rolls his eyes and rolls over to lay on his stomach, "Jen, sweetheart. It's just a half bath. Not a full on shower." Jaemin purses his lips, trying his best.

Huffing against his pillow, Jeno squeaks when he gets a pat on his butt. He thought Jaemin's hand would leave the next second, but the tips of his fingers linger there, tickling Jeno and his heart.

"Jaem..."

"Come on, get up and so we can cuddle after you finish. Luckily we don't have any homework today, but that doesn't mean I'll stay for long." Jaemin states.

Getting a reminder that Jaemin will indeed have to go home later when his parents call him up, Jeno mutters incoherent words while he slowly rises up from his bed.

Stomping on his way towards the bathroom with his pajamas in hand, Jaemin shakes his head at him. Sitting on the bed this time as he waits for Jeno to finish.