wiping his tears, donghyuck forced himself to wear his clothes for the day. he woke up not seeing mark anywhere in their shared dorm. maybe he was going too fast? he shouldn't have pulled mark down for a kiss. he should have just confessed and told him that he still loved him. but no, donghyuck just had to rush things and mess everything up.

a small part of him also blamed mark for looking so tempting. but he blamed it all mostly on himself for rushing things.

❝j-jeno?❞ donghyuck raised his head and saw his bestfriend the moment he took a step out of his dorm.

the smiling angel then went worried when he saw donghyuck crying. ❝why are you—❞

a hug, that's what donghyuck needed so much right now. which is why he jumped towards jeno and engulfed him in a tight hug, thankful that jeno didn't push him away and hugged him back. jeno comforted him with no words, just his hands rubbing circles behind the crying male.

❝w-why is love s-so hard?❞ all donghyuck wanted to feel was love, he wanted to feel loved in love, but why was he hurting in love instead?

❝hyuck, everyone goes through that stage.❞ even jeno went through that. lucky for him, jaemin and renjun were strong and kept holding on to him. mark just happens to be stupid, along with donghyuck being so dense.

showing a smile when donghyuck's small hands made its way to his, jeno held the crying donghyuck tight to comfort him.

❝let's go?❞

the male only nodded his head and was dragged out of the dorm by jeno. he didn't question why jeno was inside his shared dorm with mark in the first place neither did he question about mark's whereabouts. thinking about it only makes him cry even more. the scene keeps on replaying inside his head, when mark kissed him back and gave him false hope, to pushing him away and apologizing.

it really confused donghyuck but despite of that happening, he still wanted mark back.

he wants mark back in his life.

jeno noticed donghyuck being so oddly silent, totally not himself, but he didn't dare to push donghyuck to speak. he only held donghyuck's hand and dragged him to their campus, letting him cry and release everything he felt out. other reason why he held himself back from comforting the younger, he was scared to expose the plan for today.

❝j-jeno?❞

donghyuck's soft and broken voice then snapped jeno back to reality and just realized that they are already in the campus. it felt like they only walked for a minute but it was five minute when jeno went to check his phone for the time and also saw both jaemin's and renjun's messages.

humming, jeno kept his phone and turned to looked at donghyuck who's scooting close to him. ❝what is it hyuck?❞

wrapping his arms on jeno's, donghyuck had his lips quivering as his eyes went to scan the campus where surprisingly a lot of students are gathered at the entrance this early. ❝why are they looking at me?❞

jeno followed where donghyuck was looking and mentally groaned at jaemin's part in this plan. ❝don't mind them, come.❞

the younger nodded his head and continued to walk alongside jeno, ignoring the stares the students are giving him but he couldn't help but notice them. ❝what—❞

the students gave them a way to pass and donghyuck's eyes then widened after seeing who's standing in the middle of  the crowded entrance. his grip on jeno's arm then tightened and jeno felt the younger pulling him away to a different direction.

❝we should go this way.❞ donghyuck said, looking everywhere except for that specific someone who's standing there looking like a god despite of only wearing some black shirt and basketball shorts, obviously just waking up from his sleep with his hair sticking out everywhere.

jeno shook his head, not budging from his place. ❝donghyuck, trust me.❞

❝no, this is wrong.❞

❝hyuck,❞ jeno removed donghyuck's hands and faced him, facing the tanned male and cupping his face. ❝give him a chance.❞

❝we kissed, i told him i loved him, and he pushed me away!❞

squishing the younger's cheeks, jeno showed him his famous eye smile that even donghyuck couldn't resist. ❝give each other a chance. you two need to work things out.❞

meanwhile, mark was shaking from his place. was it obvious? heck it was but somehow, only jaemin noticed how nervous he was. jaemin then made his way out of the crowd and went beside mark who's gripping the bouquet of flowers very tight and was biting his lips that it possibly is bleeding.

❝relax.❞ jaemin said as he nudged the nervous male.

turning to the side, jaemin's presence beside him wasn't enough for mark to calm down. ❝i'll mess this up.❞

❝no you won't.❞ okay, jaemin has to admit that gathering a lot of people was a bad idea. but in this way, everyone will know that both mark and donghyuck are out of the list to flirt with since they are taken with each other.

if, that is, this works out.

❝jaemin, i need help.❞ as coward as it sounds, mark wanted for jaemin to take his place and say everything to donghyuck for him.

he couldn't do this.

he was scared to mess this chance up.

he wouldn't know what to do if he does mess this chance up.

❝mark, i think it's time to trust yourself.❞ mark does have some stupid and crazy ideas in mind but even though, jaemin wants the older to trust himself. he couldn't just be dependent on him always, jaemin has his own life to take care of. ❝you won't fuck this up if you won't think that you would.❞

jaemin just cursed and from the corner of his eyes, he could see renjun raising a brow at him. but that didn't matter right now. his purpose is to calm mark down and give him confidence.

mark nodded his head, looking down at the bouquet he just bought the last minutes. ❝i can do this.❞

a smile then made its way to jaemin's lips. ❝of course, you're mark lee.❞

nodding at that statement, mark gathered the guts to look up and saw the beautiful tanned male looking straight at him with those innocent orbs of his. ❝i'm mark lee.❞

but a thought then came to mark's head.

❝hey, do i look good?❞ he suddenly became conscious.

honestly speaking? he looked like he just got up from his bed, which he did. but jaemin wondered how he still managed to look like those hot dudes in the neighborhood. mark could wear a trash bag and he'll probably slay it. ❝would you believe me if i say that you're hot?❞

❝jeno and renjun are going to kill you for saying that.❞ mark chuckled, already shooing the nervousness away.

seeing that he's growing more confident, jaemin thinks that it's his time to leave beside him. ❝you'll do well.❞

❝i will.❞

and with that, jaemin made his way to the crowd that's growing in numbers but he made sure to stand at the very front where he could see up close and also making sure that jeno and renjun are right beside him. as bad as it sound, jaemin did think that there's a small possibility that mark is is going to ruin this chance.

but hey, the possibility of those possibilities being possible is just another possibility that could possibly happen.

now, it was just mark and donghyuck left in the middle of the crowd.

this is now or never. ❝lee donghyuck!❞

the tanned male flinched when mark suddenly shouted his name out. as much as he wanted to say something, no words came out of his mouth. he is still in shock at what's happening.

mark could see that and took this as a sign to continue speaking. ❝i, mark lee, am here to apologize for everything i done to you, for every crack i made in your heart, for every tear that fell from your beautiful eyes, for sigh you release in disappointment, and..❞ a sad smile was then formed from his lips. ❝for being the worst boyfriend anyone could ever have.❞

donghyuck felt the need to take a step back everytime mark goes closer to him, but his body won't cooperate with his brain and stayed still there.

❝are you willing to give this worst boyfriend a chance?❞ mark stopped right in front of donghyuck, panicking in the inside when he saw his eyes getting glossy but he remained composed on the outside. ❝a chance to show that he may not be a perfect boyfriend but he can be the best boyfriend for you.❞

recalling everything he had done, mark won't actually be shocked if donghyuck walks away from him and rejects him in front of everyone. but he'll be definitely hurt by it. nonetheless, he's going accept whatever that is going to happen.

if you ask jaemin, he's actually doing well. doing more than what he expected he would do. but this is all too good, he's going to mess up any seconds from now and jaemin's going to bet on it.

❝i mean if you don't want to then it's completely fine! i'll cry a bucket, or even a river, at night but nah dude, it's fine.❞ and there it is, what jaemin expected to see from mark. ❝i'm not forcing you. although, i wish i could force you like how you forced me to be your—❞

❝you think we should help?❞ jaemin said, getting both jeno's and renjun's attention.

even jeno was itching to help mark not miss this one chance. ❝i think we should.❞

but don't you think that both mark and donghyuck are getting too much help from them? renjun thought that they should leave them alone and let thim fix their own problem. before jaemin and jeno could move from their places, renjun had held both of their arms and pulled them away from them. ❝i think we should let them be.❞

❝but mark's panicking!❞

❝and donghyuck's not speaking!❞

renjun crossed his arms at the two, ❝and?❞

❝they need help!❞ the two said at their boyfriend who's totally not amused at their decision to lend a helping hand to fix q relationship they are not even included.

❝no, they don't.❞ the short male said while pointing a finger at the two who's putting up a show to everyone.

jeno and jaemin turned around and had their eyes widened at the surprising sight.

the sight of donghyuck throwing himself to mark, the bouquet of flower in between them, and smashing their lips together.

gasps and whispers were heard from the crowd. some where happy that they finally got back together but most of them, mostly girls, were disappointed that their mark lee is taken once again. it'll be hard for them to flirt with him this time since it looked like mark was serious with his words and is really going to be loyal to donghyuck this time around.

❝you're stupid mark.❞ donghyuck mumbled from the kiss, as if mark didn't know that fact. ❝you don't have to force me.❞

❝do you forgive me?❞ mark held the bouquet with one hand while the other snaked its way to donghyuck's waist. ❝will you give me a chance?❞

donghyuck smiled, leaning forward to capture mark's lips to surprise him. ❝i won't forgive you yet, you need to prove yourself first.❞

mark's face fell after hearing that, earning a chuckle from the tanned male.

❝but i'll give you a chance.❞ donghyuck threw his arms on mark's neck and tiptoed to match his height. ❝promise me that you'll stick true to your words.❞

mark's lips curved to a wide smile as he nodded his head aggressively. ❝yes! yes, donghyuck! i promise!❞

donghyuck gasped when mark hugged him on the waist, still having the bouquet in hand, and spun him around like he was just as light as a leaf. ❝mark, put me down!❞

❝i love you.❞ mark did as what he was told and went rest his forehead on donghyuck's. ❝i love you so much sunshine.❞

donghyuck smiled, ❝i love you too.❞

❝let us not break up ever again.❞ mark said as he shivered at what he recalled from last night. ❝i don't want to sleep at jaemin's dorm.❞

curiously tilting his head to the side, donghyuck hummed in a questionable tone. ❝why?❞

❝it's nothing you should know.❞ what's important is that that they are finally back and this time mark is going to do everything not to mess this second chance up. ❝sunshine?❞

donghyuck didn't even bother asking what happened inside jaemin's down where he shared with jeno and renjun. looking up to mark, he only raised a brow when he called him with that pet name he missed so much. ❝what is it?❞

❝can you kiss me again?❞

jaemin smiled. see, he knew mark could do it. although, he did feel bad that he thought of mark fucking up. but at least they finally settled this out. now his next problem is how renjun still had energy left to restrain him and jeno from going to mark and donghyuck after all that happened last night.

he was so sure that he was destroyed well last night by both him and jeno. he even sang so loud that mark probably could have heard it from the living room.

huang renjun truly is someone not to mess with.

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