Sorry late update, I just got home at 9 pm from traveling and I'm really tired smh.

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"You're almost done with the mini album, all you need to do is to decide on how you want to decorate it for bonus points I guess." Jaemin flashes him a charming smile.

Jeno, however, was not as equally as optimistic. Not even close or half way there.

Knitting his eyebrows that causes his forehead to crease, he blinks at the camera in his hands and says, "we're not almost done."

"Huh?" Jaemin raises a brow at him in confusion. "But you already have several photos–"

"They're not good enough," Jeno cuts him off with his teeth slightly gritted together. Showing how deadass serious he is.

"We need to take more."

"But–"

"The beach is a good place to take photos, take us there." Jaemin couldn't say anything as Jeno was already dragging him by the wrist.

Although the physical touch was something he'd sometimes wished for, and the usual cranky Jeno is cute in his eyes– the younger boy's personality is concerning Jaemin.

It's a simple photography project, where you can take photos freely, make a mini album off of them and design it however you would like– be you and find your kind of style, apparently.

But the way Jeno thinks of it isn't the best path, he wants it to be perfect and get good grades at the end– without knowing his own style and being himself.

Jaemin hopes it still somehow goes well anyway, despite Jeno's perspective and goals, at least he'll be all right.

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"What's with the face?" Jaemin furrows his eyebrows at the raven haired boy in front of him.

They had just met up at the place Jeno told him to go to; by a single text and a period at the end as a bonus.

Seeing the unsure look Jeno is currently sporting with, Jaemin grew concerned and eyes him carefully whilst waiting for his answer.

Luckily, Jeno was still a little vocal– Jaemin would have gotten even more worried if the younger boy wasn't saying anything.

"I just saw my classmates' works." Jeno mumbles, the elder boy raises a brow at that signaling for him to continue.

"They all look pretty nice..." Gulping nervously as he gnaws on his lower lip, he adds. "Unlike mine."

Jaemin then sighs in pity at that, realizing the younger boy felt insecure of his own project as it is his self claimed weakness.

To which Jaemin obviously disagrees with.

Sure Jeno isn't a professional and is all that when it comes to photography, but compared to how the boy himself describes his skills, it's definitely better than what he thinks.

Donghyuck would probably say it's a bias opinion of Jaemin's (because he likes Jeno) but if you'd really ask for honest opinions from any of them, they'd agree nonetheless.

Besides, sixty percent of the time, Donghyuck is joking around.

"Jeno, your work is absolutely beautiful."

"You're just saying that because you don't want to upset me." Jeno scoffs at him bitterly, doubting Jaemin's compliment towards him.

The tattoo artist sighs and takes the camera from Jeno's grip, not forgetting the sling around his neck too. "Jen, the project is about finding your own style, isn't it?"

"Yeah, but–"

"You can't compare your work to others, pretty boy. You're different from them in a very good way, you have your own style."

Jeno looks down at that, "that's the thing, I don't know my style." He mutters, slight annoyance laced in his tone.

It doesn't miss Jaemin's ears, smiling a little and hoping it comes off kind and encouraging as he hands the camera back to Jeno after messing around with the settings a little bit.

The raven haired boy looks up when the camera was gently nudged towards him, "why don't you explore, then. Maybe you'll find it."

Jeno hesitates to take a shot, staring at the busy scene in front of them with his pupils also shaking a little from all this.

Noticing him getting tensed up, Jaemin steps closer and positions himself behind Jeno, gently placing his hands on his shoulders that still manages to make him flinch.

"Hey," he gently calls. "What's the matter?"

"It isn't... It's– it'll look ugly." Jeno stammers but manages to speak out his thoughts.

"Why do you think so?"

"Isn't it too... Busy?" Jeno glances at the scene once again, seeing all the people passing by in a hurry with several cars honking.

"So? Don't photographers take pictures at busy places like this? It's all over the magazine." Jaemin mentions.

"... I'll ruin it– it won't come out good." Jeno sighs tiredly. "I should be studying, doing homework, do the chores if it weren't for this project." He suddenly rambles.

However, it still makes Jaemin chuckle in amusement. "Sounds boring." His statement immediately gets a glare from Jeno, turning his head to look at him intently.

"Less stressful."

"Sure, doll. Whatever you say," Jaemin snickers mischievously.

"Do not call me 'doll' or any stupid flirty names!"

"All right cranky," Jaemin wheezes at the look Jeno is giving him.

"You're ridiculous–" Jeno groans in annoyance before finally clicking the button, taking the shot unprepared.

Hence, when he sees the picture displayed on the small screen, he clicks his tongue. "Not good enough, should be less blurry."

Jaemin rolls his eyes behind his back and sighs softly, "pretty boy, there's really no problem with blurry pictures." He says.

"It doesn't have to be clear for it to be perfect." He chuckles, "anything can be picture perfect." He states while staring at Jeno's side profile.

He fights the urge to come closer, probably kiss him or something, and clears his throat. "How about this..."

Jeno was the one to pull away, just so he can face Jaemin properly as he turns around with the latter pouting at him.

"You come over to my place an–"

"I am not doing anything with you besides this." Jeno strictly says as he cuts him off.

Snorting, "not part of our deal." Jaemin lilts before reaching out to cup Jeno's cheek, the owner gasping from the action.

"Don't worry, doll. I won't do anything to you, just gotta show you something." He winks with a smirk on his face.

Jeno flushes but scowls at him anyway, feeling ridiculed by his words and smacks the hand off his cheek. "It better be appropriate, Na Jaemin. Or else I'd really call the cops on you."

All Jaemin could do was laugh in reply, shaking his head as he gestures for Jeno to follow him. "I won't take you there today, but I'll walk you home, pretty boy."

"Planning my death schedule, great." Jeno sarcastically says with his arms crossed, following Jaemin with heavy steps that makes him look like a grudging toddler.