Jeno ponders in thought whether or not he should lock his bedroom door, shrugging his shoulders in the end as he locks it anyway.

This doesn't even do much, there's a chance they will still realize sooner or later that I left.

Checking his pockets, he almost shrieks at the sound of something hitting one of his windows. Tip toeing towards it, he sighs in relief when he sees Jaemin waving at him ridiculously.

Finger in front of his lips to signal for him to keep quiet, he carefully opens his window and gulps.

He's never done this before, mainly because he doesn't really have the need to do so. With his mother being kind and open to some stuff in the new generation, she trusts Jeno.

The only thing that has stopped him from doing this was he himself, even without his grandparents, the thought of... Escaping, has been more on dangerous.

Well, that isn't far off.

But right now, there's a feeling bubbling in his gut. Making him finally escape out of his room and carefully gets down to where Jaemin is waiting while eyeing him, ready to assist him if needed.

"Hi." He breathlessly greets, Jaemin chuckles at him.

"Ready to go?" Nodding frantically, he bites his lower lip trying to stop himself from grinning when they run off to where Jaemin's motorcycle is parked.

The second Jaemin drives off, Jeno feels alive.

He feels free and can finally breathe again, tightening his grip around Jaemin's stomach as he takes in the fresh air just before they will enter a different atmosphere.

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"Stay close, okay? I know a lot of things can be interesting and could be fun to do, but please, don't wander off behind my back." Jaemin practically begs him.

"This is your first ever party... And it's a big one too, everything can be overwhelming so I suggest to hold my hand."

Jeno couldn't help but tease, "is that your excuse just for me to hold your hand?" Snickering when Jaemin rolls his eyes.

"Darling..."

"Yeah, I get it. I'll try not get too crazy..." Jeno smiles and interlocks their hands, kissing Jaemin's cheek as the latter was still stressing.

"Stop frowning."

"I can't help it. I don't want you to get hurt and lose you," Jaemin sighs deeply. "There's a bunch of fucked up possibilities if you aren't careful."

Jeno squeezes his hand to ease him up, "I know... But you're here, and I just know you won't let me go that easily."

"Oh for sure, I wouldn't do such a thing."

"Jaemin!" A tanned male stumbles up to them, red solo cup in hand as he grins crookedly at them. "You made it– holy shit, Jeno! Fancy seeing you here, doll!"

Jeno blushes embarrassingly at that, "yeah... Jaemin kind of helped me... Escaped."

"Oh shit! Uptight Lee Jeno sneaking out at night with a hot boy covered in tattoos? That's a story to tell." A snort was followed that makes Jeno cringe.

"Anyways, come! Let me introduce you to Renjun!" Following their friend who pushes pass through the sea of people, Jeno gets a little nervous with the unfamiliar stares.

They head to a mini bar, seeing Mark already sitting there squealing at their presence. "Jeno!" Greeting the ravenette boy, whom he's mostly excited to see as he hugs him tight.

The stranger beside him raises a curious brow, Donghyuck giggles and gestures to the newcomers. "Injun, this is Jaemin," the pink haired boy smiles faintly.

"The guy I've been bickering with here and there."

"Sounds like a new best friend to me," the shorter boy quips, eliciting a groan from Donghyuck.

"That one over there is Jeno, he's the good boy I've mentioned." The ravenette boy waves pathetically, struggling in Mark's tight embrace.

"Uh, happy birthday! Sorry I couldn't buy you a gift... This was a last minute decision, I guess." He chuckles sheepishly.

"It's okay," grinning, Renjun eyes him up and down. "Good boy huh? In a party?"

"Long story, he sneaked out with Jaemin. His grandparents have no clue." Donghyuck answers him.

Gasping, Mark pulls away to flick Jeno's forehead. "Ow!"

"Why didn't you tell me! I wanted to see you sneak out and be wild!" Mark barks, Jeno scrunches his nose at the smell of alcohol mixing in his breath.

"Jaemin influencing his goody-two-shoes boyfriend to let loose tonight, how fun." Yangyang comments from behind the pink haired boy.

"Shut up, guys." Jaemin groans, "don't scare him off."

"Oh that won't be our job, babe." Renjun rolls his eyes, "watch out for drunken creeps. Other than that, have fun!"

"Injun, let's go play beer pong!" In a blink of an eye, Donghyuck pulls his boyfriend away from the group.

Mark takes a big gulp of his drink, "well I'm heading off to the backyard, if you guys want privacy, here's a key to one of the guest rooms."

Gently taking the key from him, Jeno furrows his eyebrows. "Are we supposed to have this?"

"I mean... Renjun basically reserved the rooms for us if anything happens," Mark shrugs his shoulders. "If you don't want to go home or just can't, feel free to stay the night."

"I'm pretty sure your room is next to mine," Yangyang spoke up. "Let me know if you need anything, I have a guess Renjun would be occupied the whole night."

"Anyways, I need to use the bathroom, see you around!" Waving at them, their two friends disappear from their sight.

As Jaemin takes a seat on the stool, Jeno glances at the drinks, the person slightly in charge of the mini bar was talking to someone while giving them their drink.

Apparently Renjun didn't want anyone to filch while his back is turned, there's some drinks they aren't allowed to touch anyway.

Tugging on Jaemin's sleeve, he mumbles out. "I wanna try drinking again."

Worry crosses through Jaemin's eyes, "Are you sure?" Hand holding on Jeno's arm.

He nods a little, "I wanna try... And maybe let loose."

"What?" Flabbergasted by his sudden words, Jaemin blinks.

"Alcohol helps you let loose, right?" Jeno tilts his head to the side. He realizes he sounds more dumb saying it like that, but he hopes Jaemin gets it.

"Well, yeah. But don't drink too much of it, and you don't really have to drink it if you want to have fun at a party." Jaemin reminds him carefully.

Humming, Jeno rests a hand on Jaemin's knee. "I know... I just want to try it again, mind guiding me with it this time?" Glancing at the several available drinks in confusion.

"Are you really sure about this?" Jaemin couldn't help but parrot his previous words a minute ago.

Giggling at his boyfriend's concern towards him, he steps closer in between Jaemin's parted legs. "If I don't like it, will you make me more cucumber juice?"

Smiling softly, Jaemin eases up a bit and manages to laugh. "Always."

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Thoughts???

aight spoiler– YOUR CHOICE TO READ IT 💀

nsfw soon– yay or nay?

Lmao I'm kinda sick rn :p

Why did I forget to announce abt my birthday– 💀

ANYWAYS THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO GREETED ME <3