Renjun pressed his lips together as the meal began, the multiple dishes spread out across the huge table but everyone sitting awkwardly. Sighing, he wanted to reach out with his chopsticks and eat, but it was etiquette to let the alphas eat first.

However, Chenle was chattering with Jisung while Jisung looked like he wanted to crawl into a hole and die, Jeno was teasing Mark, and Jaemin was watching with hawk eyes the interaction between Chenle and Jisung.

Renjun and Donghyuck exchanged a look. They were hungry, and it was obviously showing in their scent because Jaemin, Jeno, and Mark looked at them.

"What's wrong? Your scent smells like it's rotting."

"We're annoyed because we'd really like to eat." Donghyuck said, and Renjun nodded. "We can't really do that until you all eat." Jisung nodded, and immediately Chenle grabbed something and ate it so Jisung could eat.

Jaemin chose something at random, regretting it immediately since it was extremely spicy, and Jeno laughed at his expression as he ate some rice. Mark chose a piece of watermelon and then nodded, taking a bite, and everyone else sighed in relief then began to eat, Donghyuck piling his plate.

"Didn't you already eat?" Mark asked cautiously, looking at the pile of food of the boy across from him.

"I ate chocolate cake which someone stole back."

"You were choking! I can't just let you choke!"

"You definitely could." Donghyuck responded, shovelling food into his mouth. "Especially if that's your kink." It was Mark's turn to choke, grabbing his water and chugging it as his face burned red.

"Definitely not."

Jeno looked uneasy at their discussion, instead turning to look at the others. Jaemin was sitting next to Renjun, but it was awkwardly silent, mostly because every time Jaemin tried to talk to Renjun, Renjun deliberately shoved more food into his mouth.

Chenle however, was still chattering despite Jisung hardly nodding at his statements, and Jeno sighed, eating quietly.

"And then boom! I adopted an entire rainforest!"

"Uh-huh," Jisung said, keeping his head bowed as he ate.

"You're not paying attention are you Ji?" Chenle pouted, and rice nearly came out of Jisung's nose at the sudden nickname.

"My name is Jisung."

"Ji is cuter!"

"You calling me by my name is infinitely more attractive than any nickname. In fact, if you don't talk, I'd practically fall to my knees and praise you."

Chenle shut up, pretending to zip his lips, and Jisung turned back to eating, seeing Renjun sigh.

"Chenle, maybe you're being a bit too enthusiastic."

"But I want to know about him!"

"Jisung's very closed off. You probably startled him."

"So do I stop being myself?" Chenle asked, visibly upset.

"No, keep being yourself. But maybe don't ask him what he does after school. I can tell you that."

"Alright," Chenle said, and went quiet again, much to Jisung's delight. Renjun gave him a look however that made him gulp, and he suddenly felt bad.

Either he felt bad or the waves of sadness cascading off of Chenle, his frangipani scent heavy, especially over Jisung.

If this boy was so easily affected, Jisung definitely didn't want him as a mate. Frowning, Jisung began to feel bad as well, feeding off of the Alpha's heavy frangipani scent.

"Sorry," Jisung managed, practically choking out the word. Chenle immediately brightened, and smiled widely, his scent becoming less bearing.

"It's okay!" Chenle beamed, and Jisung bit his tongue from saying something more.

Renjun smiled a little and Jaemin looked at him. "Sorry about earlier. I didn't mean to be rude."

"You alphas never intend to be rude, but you're rarely nice. Explain that to me."

"I think I'm being pretty nice?" Jaemin asked, confused.

"You are for now, but I'm a beta. You'll snap at me for being impudent and slap me or something."

"Never," Jaemin said, looking horrified at the very thought of hitting someone.

"It happens." Renjun shrugged, leaving Jaemin with a lot more questions. He looked over at Jeno, who offered a minimal shrug, and Jaemin sighed.

"Nono, do you have practice after school?" Jaemin asked, and Jeno nodded. "Can I watch?"

"Jaemin you're literally the manager. You have to watch," Jeno said deadpan, and Jaemin dramatically sighed.

"Nono, it should be romantic! Say you want me to come!"

"No." And Just like that, Renjun and Donghyuck cleared their throats awkwardly.

"We have a class at eleven. Bye!" Donghyuck practically dislocated Renjun's shoulder dragging him away, and Renjun, used to it, just heavily sighed.

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Can you come in today?

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Yes.

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Yeah.

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If absolutely necessary.

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I thought you'd want more money.

We got more offers, edging towards two million.

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Jesus.

Looks like you two are good at your job.

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We'd get more if you joined in.

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I'm not legal.

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Technically you are.

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Fine I'm legal but,,, I don't wanna.

I get enough tips bartending.

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Understandable. So, are you coming tonight?

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Yeah.

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If he's going I have to as well.

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I can't make it, my husband wants me to stay with him.

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Husband more like slave driver.

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Do not insult him.

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Fine.

But we'll see two of you tonight?

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Yeah.

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Yep.

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Mmhm.

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Good.

These phones will be burnt out in about thirty seconds.

See you.

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:) I love writing illegal shit.

Also Jeno and Hyuck kissed today and I WHEEZED THEIR FACES.