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Jaemin squirms under Ten's harsh gaze. The Thai male had been burning him with his stare, eyes not leaving him for a second; it was beginning to freak Jaemin out. The look in Ten's eyes was almost teasing of a sorts, as if he knew something Jaemin didn't. It was extremely unsettling. Dance practice was almost over and Ten just kept staring at him. Jaemin was a deer caught in headlights; scared to take action, but still curious as hell. But at this point, he was fed up with Ten's strange behavior and decided to find out what was happening for himself.

He walks towards the older male, who just began to smile. "I was waiting for when you'd stop being scared and just talk to me."

"You've been looking at me weird all of practice, did I do something?"

Ten nods and beckons for Jaemin to follow him. "Oh you did something alright." They step out into the thankfully empty hallway. "Jeno and I were talking the other day."

Jaemin raises a brow, choosing to ignore his beating heart at the mention of a certain black haired boy. "Ok?"

"Y'all kissed?"

"W-well...I mean..." Jaemin fumbles with his words and begins to fidget with his fingers. "I..y-yeah, we did..."

Ten smirks, muttering under his breath. "Hyunjin bouta pay up."

"What?"

"Nothing." Ten coughs to cover it up.  "Anyways," He clasps his hands together. "I want details!"

"D-didn't Jeno tell you?"

"Oh please, that kid was way too nervous to tell me anything."

"He was nervous?" That was news. From what Jaemin had seen, Jeno was quite a confident gay. There was no way that Lee Jeno, probably one of the most confident and dominant people Jaemin has ever met, was nervous when it came to him.

"Are you kidding!? The boy was practically bouncing off the walls! I swear you're like his weakness or something." Ten laughs at his own joke, and it just made Jaemin think. If there was a weak person, it was Jaemin, definitely not Jeno.

"What did he tell you though?"

"Hmm? Oh, he said how like two weeks ago y'all like made out and shit." Jaemin's face flushes, his cheeks and ears becoming a dark crimson rose, with its petals falling down to his heart, making it beat at the memory. "And then, after your sister's uhm..." Ten coughs into his fist, not wanting to make Jaemin uncomfortable. "You know, her...yeah. Anyways he said he found you and like I don't know but he said you kissed again and then you stayed the weekend."

Jaemin just nods along, in a daze with his mind clouded by the memory. The touch of Jeno's lips on his own. The great care and gentleness that he used. He had Jaemin wrapped around his finger, not daring to let go.

"But he never said y'all were dating."

Jaemin snaps back to reality. "H-huh?"

"In fact.." Ten puts his fingers to hold his chin in thought. "He didn't even say he confessed. Said something about figuring it wasn't the best time." He looked at the younger boy, who was just smiling softly. "You really like him, don't you?"

Jaemin chokes slightly, barely able to calm himself down.

Ten smirks. "I'm right. You do like him."

"W-well..I mean..." Jaemin glances to the side. It was scary to feel like this again. For someone to enter his life like this. The reason he cut off dating was because he decided to just focus on his future. His grief was so much that he couldn't let anyone care for him. It would just remind Jaemin of his sister. He sighs when Ten puts a hand on his shoulder.

"You're scared, aren't you..." Jaemin nods sadly, but Ten just smiles softly. "I know it's scary Jaemin. You're so used to being independent."

"I didn't think I'd have anyone anymore. At least not like this."

"I know Jaeminnie...But there's nothing wrong with letting someone in. To let someone care for you again. I know it isn't Hayoon, and I understand how hard this is for you. But Jaemin, I think Jeno is worth it. I think he's worth opening up for. As much as you'd like to believe that you can go out on your own, Jaemin...we both know how lonely you are. We both know you want someone in your life again. But you don't deserve to be alone anymore Jaemin. Jeno doesn't want you to be alone anymore. He's here for you...You know that..."

"I know..."

"He won't leave you. I can see the way you two look at each other. Soulmates aren't real but damn, you two are the closest I've seen to soulmates. Maybe in another life, you two really were soulmates, marked by each other, bound together for the rest of your life. You just need to trust in Jeno, alright?"

Jaemin nods and looks at his friend. "Alright." He smiles softly, glad to have someone like Ten in his life. As much as the older was wild, inappropriate, and extremely strange...he was caring. He was wise, and he knew Jaemin like the back of his hand. He was there for the boy, like a true friend indeed.

"Thank you Ten."

"That's hyung to you, I might be foreign but I still care about formalities." He playfully glares at Jaemin who just laughs.

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Jaemin comes home to find his dad in the living room....which was very strange considering it's been over a week since Hayoon and Mrs. Na's death anniversary. He would be back in his office by now.

"Dad...?"

"Oh Jaemin." The man turned to his son who was standing in the doorway. His backpack was slung over his shoulder, his black, large bomber jacket and Doc Martin's contrasting with his bright white hoodie and gray, straight leg ripped jeans. Jaemin's hair was slowly fading in color, making his father think about the fresh honey color that Jaemin would get every month. "I just got an email from the school." He beckons his son into the living room, making the boy sit next to him on the couch.

"Did something happen?"

"Yeah, turns out you got accepted into Seoul National University on a full, 4 year scholarship." Mr. Na turns the computer towards his son, showing him the email.

"No fucking..." He turns to his dad, eyes wide. "Seriously?" Mr. Na only nods, confirming it wasn't fake. Jaemin laughs in disbelief, SNU was hands down, the best college in South Korea. And to get in with a full scholarship was downright insane. All the studying, all the sleepless nights and extra credit...It all paid off.

Jaemin smiles widely, he was feeling over the moon. This was probably the best news he's heard all week. He hugs his dad, tightly keeping him close.

"I know I don't say it enough. But I am really quite proud of you Jaemin. I want you to know that." His dad smiles softly. Jaemin smiles back before racing upstairs. He comes down a few minutes later, telling his dad he was going to Chenle's and then he'd go to work.

"I'll be home probably before 11. Bye!" He gets on his bike and immediately makes his way to Chenle's house. He skids to a stop in the driveway and lets his bike topple over, too excited to even think about using the kick-stand.

As soon as Yukhei lets him in, Jaemin practically jumps down the basement stairs.

"Zhong Chenle!"

"God damn it Jaemin hyung you scared the living daylights out of me!!"

"I don't care!" Jaemin jumps on the couch, sitting next to Chenle excitedly.

The younger one raises a brow. "What?"

"I, Na Jaemin, got into SNU with full scholarship." He smiles proudly.

It takes Chenle a moment to realize what his friend said before he begins to scream loudly. "SERIOUSLY!?"

"Mhm!"

"Oh my god! Hyung that's amazing!!"

"I know!"

"Did you tell Mark?"

Jaemin shakes his head. "Not yet, you're the first person I've told."

Chenle holds his chin in thought. "Text Mark. Tell him we're going out to dinner. I'm paying."

"Eh?!"

"Do it or I'm cancelling your scholarship!" Jaemin gulps and takes out his phone, knowing full well that Chenle had the power to go through with his threat. Mark sends a quick reply, informing them that he'd head straight to the restaurant.

"Ok, let's go. It's not a fancy one right?"

"Oh please Jaemin, as if I'd want to go to a fancy place. No, we're going to your favorite place." Chenle stands and leads Jaemin back out to the driveway, dismissing the driver. "We'll be going by foot Jukyun." The man bows and walks back inside.

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Jeno watches from his bedroom window, Jaemind Chenle speedily biking down the street. He had heard a ruckus, which turned out to just be the two boys whooping and hollering in joy. Jeno smiles at the retreating figure of his love.

J.nono:

You seem happy

It takes a good 15 minutes before Jaemin responds.

Nana_supreme:

Shush

Dont ruin my fun

J.nono:

Why would i?

I like seeing you happy

Nana_supreme:

You're so smooth that it hurts sometimes

J.nono:

lol

Whats got you so happy anyways?

Nana_supreme:

I'll tell you in a bit, promise

J.nono:

Ok

Just keep smiling

Nana_supreme:

God sometimes idk whether to hate you or love you -__-

J.nono:

You love me ?

Nana_supreme:

Thats not what-

Uhm

Ok i gotta go bye

Jeno laughs at Jaemin's panicked state, he loved this side of the younger.

"He's so cute."

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∆Y'all will probably hate me for what I'm about to throw at you and I'm sorry :/ but i just...i need some angst. Please dont hate me too much lol...I mean it isn't my angsty-ist story. I have another markhyuk one in the works (it's not Slopes) and uhm that one will hurt to write. also did anyone catch my easter egg??? ;)) anyways, I'll see you soon∆