Jaemin sighs at the brunet boy standing before him, looking down as he sways his hips a little bit to the sides; a habit he does.

Scanning his visibly anxious figure, he purses his lips and shakes his head. "This morning, you are later than usual, Jeno-ssi."

The simple statement still makes Jeno wince, "my apologies, Mr. Na. Really! I know it's not a surprise but I was–"

He then quickly zips his mouth when Jaemin waves him off, signaling him to calm down. "I did not ask for your reasons, Jeno."

"I'm sorry!"

"It's okay, just... Fix yourself for a moment and head off to your office, alright?" Jaemin replies in nonchalance.

Brushing off the confusion and surprise, Jeno nods and bows respectfully to his boss before running off once again.

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"Alright, you two, go ahead and enjoy your lunch break. I'll see you then," The blue haired man announces, lips curling up to a kind smile.

Being granted permission to have a lunch break, "Thank you, Mr. Na," both of his secretaries say in sync, smiling back just as kindly as their boss.

Sharing curt bows to each other, Jaemin's secretaries leave his office to have lunch while he has to quickly answer a phone call first.

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"I can't believe he let you off, again!" Lia enthusiastically says rather than complain. "Like– how? Why? No offense, really. I'm just so curious!"

"Trust me, you're not the only one, Lia." Jeno replies and then takes a bite of his food.

"What if... He likes you!"

The brunet boy chokes on his fried chicken at that. Lia quickly helps him while handing a glass of water, eyebrows knitted together in worry.

"My bad, Jen." She sheepishly smiles.

Jeno chuckles breathlessly and shakes his head, "it's fine, you didn't mean to do it." Shrugging his shoulders at the end.

"Now... Back to the topic," Lia smirks mischievously. "He probably likes you–"

"No he does not." Jeno hisses, trying to keep it down as his gaze desperately signals Lia to hush it as well.

To his dismay, the raven haired girl didn't catch on and instead continues her actions.

"Oh come on, why do you not have hope for that? Isn't that your dream come true?"

"Wh– what are you talking about?" Jeno's eyebrows furrow in confusion.

The girl across the small table giggles, "don't you have a crush on Mr. Na?" She blurts out with no hesitation nor shame.

Unlike Jeno.

"Lia!" He whisper yells, looking around their surroundings with his face showing panic.

However, today is not his day. Because his female friend only snickers at his reaction.

"It's true, though. Is it not?"

"N-no!"

"You stuttered," Lia points out in a monotone. "It's getting pretty obvious, Jen."

"It is?!" Jeno shrieks a little, eyes blown wide while Lia cackles aloud. "Hey! It's not funny!" He whines at her, quickly finishing the last bit of his lunch in the meantime.

"You're so cute, Jeno-yah." Lia coos at her colleague. "If you weren't gay for Mr. Na–"

"I'm not!" Jeno cuts her off a little.

"As I was saying," Lia drawls. "If you weren't gay for him– or gay in general, then I would've totally flirt with your small yet cute ass."

"Lia!"

"Right, get back to important business." The raven haired girl drinks her cucumber juice. "I'm just saying, he probably likes you too."

"I do not–" Jeno was about to say, but Lia glares at him.

"Don't even try to deny it all, Lee Jeno. I'm your friend, and I have also seen it."

"Seen what?"

"You want Mr. Jaemin to either be your boyfriend or sugar daddy, but he can do both, I think." She shamelessly speaks out.

"Choi Jisu!"

"Just admit it, you have feelings for our boss." Lia pretends not to hear Jeno's whines.

"And that's totally okay, because he's single and I can assure you you are not home wrecking anyone, so in short, he can be all yours."

"Oh God..." Jeno was close to giving up and just leave to head back to his office.

"What? I'm being a supportive friend here by giving you hope!"

"False hope to be exact." The brunet boy corrects her.

Lia grins widely and snaps her fingers, "see! You basically admitted it!"

"No I didn't! I'm just say–"

"Bla bla bla," Lia giggles at Jeno's offended reaction. "Sorry, Jen. But I will not let you lose hope and down yourself like that!"

"But–"

"As your friend, I'm telling you to stop denying your feelings because it will hurt more if you do. Take that as an advice from the best friend cupid you have here." Lia proudly says.

"If I stop denying my feelings, will you at least bring this topic more... Privately? Keep this as a secret." Jeno mumbles, eyes looking around just in case.

His colleague shrugs her shoulders, "I will, but..." Trailing off, she then lowers her voice. "Even to Mr. Na?"

"Especially from Mr. Na, do not speak about this to anyone else but me."

"But– how will you guys get together!" Crossing her arms, Lia whines a bit too loud.

Frantically shushing her, Jeno shakes his head. "There is no chance that will happen, he doesn't even like me back."

"Likewise to him! He doesn't even know his cute secretary has a crush on him, and I'm not talking about me– I like someone else, fret not."

Rolling his eyes at the raven haired girl, Jeno bites his inner cheek. "I'm sure it would not happen, no chance."

"Hello? You don't even know how he feels." Lia gives him a weird look. "Just saying, what if. You know what I mean?"

"Well, he probably doesn't feel anything romantic towards me, or will take it as seriously as I would."

"Gosh, didn't know heart-eyes Jeno could also be so miserable. Weird mood swings, doll." She quips.

The brunet boy snorts, "I'm just saying and mentally preparing myself for the possible worse events." He replies in all honesty.

Grunting, Lia tuts at him. "I sure have a lot of work to do to help you." Glancing at her watch, a sigh escapes her glossy lips.

"But first, let's head back. I have to send some files," nodding in agreement, Jeno and Lia finish their lunch and soon walks back to their respective offices.

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Thoughts??

How is everyone? Are you enjoying this so far?

Sorry for not many exciting moments yet, especially with JaemJen.

But don't worry, we'll get that soon ;p

Also, let's welcome March 2022!