"Jeno."

"Mhm?"

It's Saturday and they are at the park, sitting on the bench they found. Jeno holds Jaemin's hand and the latter interlaces their fingers together.

"I have questions."

"What is it? I mean, what are they?"

"Do you just see me as a friend?" Jaemin asks, his tone monotonous.

Jeno creases his forehead and shakes his head. "No. Why would you ask that?"

Jaemin replies with another question. "What do you see me as?"

Jeno pauses for a while before answering. "I see you as someone who I want to be with for the rest of my life. Someone who I will protect at any cost. Someone who I will love everyday."

Jaemin smiles slightly. "Do you really love me? Or you just love me because we're soulmates?"

"Huh?" Despite being confused as to why is Jaemin keeps asking such things, Jeno still replies. "I love you because I want to be with you." he says then gives the back of his palm a short kiss. "Jaemin, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, don't worry." The said guy looks up at the older. He's looking at him softly and his eyes are twinkling. "I love you, too, Jeno. You make me feel safe, loved and appreciated. I think you might be the home that I'm looking for. When I'm with you, I don't need to speak, I can just be quiet and the atmosphere is still comforting. I like the feeling you're giving me."

Jeno kisses his head and flashes an eyesmile. "I'm happy I'm able to make you feel that way. I want to make you feel like you don't have to worry about anything. Whenever you need me, I'll be always here for you, Nana."

Upon hearing that, Jaemin sighs happily. He rests his head on the older's shoulder and closes his eyes.

"Sleep well, my love." Using his free hand, Jeno brushes his fingers through Jaemin's soft hair.

×××

Jaemin opens his eyes and the first thing—or person he sees is Jeno, who's smiling down at him.

"You're awake! Your mom texted. She said let's go home now and eat lunch at your house."

He yawns and nods, getting his head off Jeno's shoulder. The latter lets go of Jaemin's hand for a while to stretch his torso. Their hands are a bit sweaty now because they're been holding hands for few minutes.

Jaemin interlaces their fingers together again before he and Jeno both rise from the bench. They finally exit the park, blushes forming on their cheeks.

"Jeno." Jaemin speaks again as they are walking and Jeno just hums as a respond. "If the time comes that you don't love me anymore, please do tell me, okay?"

"Huh?" Jeno looks at his boyfriend confusedly. "Jaemin, I just told you I will love you everyday. That means, I'm not going to stop loving you."

Jaemin pouts, "I'm just saying, if ever the time comes."

"Well, that time will never happen. So, don't you worry, Nana." Jeno assures him and kisses the back of his palm. "I think you're just hungry, hm? Let's hurry, then. I'm hungry, too."

"Fine."

×××

"Thank you for the meal, auntie." Jeno says as they finished eating lunch.

"Of course, Jeno-ssi. Anytime." She replies, smiling widely.

Jeno bows before walking to the living room where he sees Jaemin sitting on the couch, staring at the wall.

"Hey, love, you okay? You've been quiet since we were eating lunch."

Jaemin turns to him and nods. "Yeah."

"Okay. I have to go now, I need to do something for scho—" Jeno cuts himself off when Jaemin suddenly hugs him so tightly. "Uh, Nana, are you sure you're okay?"

"I'm not! Please, don't leave yet!"

"Alright, then. I guess, I can just do it later at night."

Jaemin pulls away and sighs. "Can you just transfer to our school and move into our house so I can still see you everyday?"

"Huh?" Jeno blinks. "Jaemin, I can't do that."

"Why can't you?"

"Because my mom—"

"I don't want you to leave me everytime!" He raises his voice, tears rolling down his cheek. "I want you to just stay here."

"Jaemin!" Jeno suddenly hugs him, "I don't know what you're going through, but I'm hoping for your recovery. Please, let go of all the burdens in your heart."

Jaemin sighs heavily and buries his face on Jeno's chest. He closes his eyes and lets himself be wrapped by Jeno's touch.

His mom sits next to them and hugs the two of them. Jaemin feels her hug and smiles slightly.

"Min-ah, I know you're still hurt. But he promised he'd still be your father. So, you don't have to worry even though he's not here anymore. I'm sorry if I didn't do anything. I hope you feel better soon."

Jeno wants to ask what's going on but he decided to set aside the thought and hugs his boyfriend even tighter.

Jaemin's mom pulls away from the hug. "Jeno-ssi," She whispers, "Thank you for being here for him." Jeno only nods and smiles slightly. "I'll leave you two for a while."

Later on, Jeno feels a heavy weight on his chest and then he realizes Jaemin falls asleep again. He kisses his head and loosen his hug for Jaemin to breathe better while sleeping.
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