"I love these", Jisung says in between bites of his third s'more.
"Yeah, we got the idea."
Jisung rolls his eyes. "Jeno is eating a bag of marshmallows."
"Hey, I brought this for my happiness."
Jisung holds himself back from making a comment, not wanting to face the consequences of his joke.
"This is actually pretty nice", Mark says, now looking at the fire.
Jisung nods while Jeno says, "It is."
"Did Lele tell you about the camping trips him and Jeno would always go on?"
"He might've. He'll tell me something from when we were nineteen and wonder why I forgot some of it."
"He remembers all that?"
"He remembers what he said. Sometimes, we both won't remember."
"I think I asked you this once but when did you start liking Lele? 'Cause when I met you, it already looked like you liked him."
"A crush maybe. The first time you two visited, I didn't know him that well yet. But I thought he was cute and then he'd smile or laugh and get excited about basketball. He's one of the most adorable people I've ever seen."
Jeno and Mark share a grin at the smile that formed in Jisungs lips while talking about his boyfriend.
"I love when you do that", Mark says. "Talk about about Lele and show how in love you are with him. It's so cute and so sweet."
Jeno nods. "Plus, it made it a little bit easier to convince him that you actually like him."
"I was so scared. It was obvious he couldn't care less about me at first and then we started being friends and I started liking him and I didn't think he'd like me back. Haechan yelled at me and then demanded to visit me again to see. He kept coming and one day, was like 'I don't know what his problem is but I've seen him check you out at least three times and you both keep looking at each other when the other isn't looking. Do something!'"
"I saw him check you out once and started teasing him about it but you were near us so he started threatening to punch me."
"Oh, I remember that."
"We should play a game", Mark blurts.
Jeno narrows his eyes at his boyfriend. "Why?"
"'Cause that way we can ask questions and actually get answers and talk. Right now, with no stakes, any of us can just not talk about something and that's not gonna get us anywhere."
"What should we play?"
"We could do two truths and a lie?"
"Sure. Jisung, go first."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
Jisung rolls his eyes and starts thinking for things to say. "One of my favorite colors is black, I've never had a pet, and I don't think you two are cute."
"The last one was so nice."
Jisung smiles and shrugs. "Which one's the lie?"
"Wait, Jeno, has he ever said we're cute?"
"I don't remember."
"What if it's to throw us off?"
"Final answers?"
"Okay, I'm saying you don't think we're cute is the lie."
"Sure", Jeno adds.
"You're correct."
"That's an interesting way of getting you to admit you think we're cute." Mark pulls out his phone. "I'm telling Lele, Jaemin, and Haechan."
"Go ahead. Jeno."
"Okay, um", he looks at Jisung. "I've thought about a nickname for you, I had a crush on one of my coworkers, and I think reality shows are boring."
"Let me guess, the lie is that you thought about a nickname for me?"
"Pumpkin?"
"I actually don't remember if you've mentioned this stuff. I feel like the nickname one is a lie though, 'cause I'm pretty sure you would've called him by it already."
"Are those your final answers?" Jisung and Mark nod.
"You're both wrong. I've never had a crush on my coworkers."
"Wait, so you've thought about a nickname for me?"
Jeno avoids eye contact. "Yes."
"What is it?"
"Don't get too excited, it's not supposed to make you happy."
Jisungs happiness deflates a little but he's still happy at the thought of a nickname. "Makes sense. It's probably not something super cute but if it's decent enough, I will get happy. Now, tell me what it is."
Five minutes of Jisung annoying Jeno into telling him later, he gets Jeno to agree to tell him and feels his phone buzz with a text. Satisfied, Jisung focuses back on the game and the two turn their attention to Mark.
"Oh, uh", Mark looks up at the sky, thinking. "I want a hug right now, I made out with Jaehyun once, and...I'm full."
"A hug, kissing your friend, and being full...", Jisung says slowly.
"I was trying to think, okay?"
"I only believe you want a hug. I can't tell if you're full right now. I'll say you're full is the lie."
"I think it's making out with Jaehyun. Which is it?"
Mark laughs as he says, "Jisung is right."
Jenos eyes widen. "WHAT? YOU MADE OUT WITH JAEHYUN?"
Mark continues laughing, face bright red. "It was a long time ago. We were at a party and I think Jae was drunk, I don't remember if I was but I didn't care so we agreed." Mark frowns, thinking about how Johnny must've felt at that time.
"Pumpkin, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. It's nothing."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I just remembered something about Johnny. He wasn't feeling good that day."
"Oh. I didn't think you were the type to just makeout with someone like that."
"I mean, not really. But it was also after my breakup and I was just trying to move on."
"Did it help?" Jisung asks.
"It was just a distraction, like everything basically."
"Oh, I see. Should I go again?"
"Mhm. Make them interesting."
"How nice. Um, I like laying my head in peoples laps, I like loud music, and I don't like kittens."
"You don't like kittens."
"I feel like you'd jump because of loud music though. Okay, I'm choosing the music one."
"Mark is right. I like loud music. I do jump if it's sudden but I like it."
"Okay, Pu-uh, I mean Jeno."
Jisung rolls his eyes but stays silent and waits for Jeno say his three statements.
Jeno thinks about what he wants to say, glancing at Mark, trying to decide if they should explain. "Okay, uh, I hate seafood, I want a cat and I've thought about stealing Zoes and I like being called Puppy."
"Easy, you hate seafood is the lie."
"Um, Pumpkin?"
"You've thought about stealing Zoes cat?"
"Jisung is right."
"Yes!" The male smiles in victory.
"About that other thing..."
"Which thing? The cat or the nickname?"
"The nickname", Jeno says quietly.
"Oh. You like being called that?" Jeno nods and looks down, unable to see Jisungs smile. "It's adorable. I can see why Lele thinks you're so cute."
Jenos head snaps up. "You don't think it's weird? Or... kinky?"
"Well I don't know if you're being called Puppy when you're having sex-"
"I'm not."
"But it's a cute nickname and it suits you. I kept thinking Mark was trying to call you Pup but Puppy is better. In my opinion anyways."
"It is better", Mark agrees. "Aw, look at Jeno!"
Trying to ignore his heated cheeks, the male gets up and hugs Jisung, making Jisung laugh. Mark takes a picture and gets surprised when the two hug him next.
"You said you wanted a hug earlier but we moved on."
"Oh, yeah. This is nice."
"It is", Jisung says, nuzzling against Jeno.
➳
"Okay, how do I look?" Renjun asks.
Winwin doesn't even have to look to know he looks amazing but since it makes the male feel better, he takes in Renjuns black t-shirt tucked into light blue, cuffed jeans, a black belt around his waist, and suede black heeled boots adorning his feet.
"Gorgeous, as usual."
Renjun smiles and tilts his head up to kiss Winwin. "Thank you. But really, do I look like I know how to do my job?"
"I think the fact that they hired you means they think you know how to do your job."
"True. Except for that one old woman. Why did she freak out that I was wearing a t-shirt in my own studio?"
"Some people just think everyone should be in formal attire when working."
"I would never. I can't have makeup getting on nice clothes. Or ones I paid for."
Winwin chuckles. "We can't have that."
"You understand me so well. Okay, I gotta go and then I have to drop off something to Lele's niece."
"What is it?"
"She found out Lele has a designer friend and is absolutely appalled she hasn't gotten a custom princess dress yet. I'm also gonna get her a tiara from that store in the mall. I'll try not to spend all my time eating."
"And looking around?"
"That too. Maybe I'll bring something back. Okay, I actually have to leave. Bye, I love you." Renjun pecks Winwins lips. "I'll see you later."
Winwin smiles. "I love you too."
Renjun groans. "Stop staring at me like that, you make me wanna abandon my own job."
"I can't help it. I just look at you and I look at you like that."
"Fuck, I'm gonna be tortured today."
Winwin laughs. "Have a good day."
"Have a good day with our weird friends!" Renjun calls.
"You're weird too!" Winwin calls back
➳
Right when Winwin sits down, Sungchan cuddles up to him, snuggling his face in the crook of his neck.
"What?" Winwin asks upon seeing Shotaros amused expression.
"Nothing."
"Liar."
The male shrugs.
"You're so spoiled", Xiaojun says as he hands Shotaro a tray of pigs in a blanket.
"Thank you!" Shotaro smiles up at him, looking too cute for Xiaojun to be annoyed at.
"It's annoying that you use your cuteness to an advantage."
"It's not my fault y'all think I'm cute."
"Finally done ignoring us?" Hendery asks Yangyang when the male stops texting and puts his phone down.
"I'm not ignoring you guys."
"Mhm. How's your boyfriend?"
"He said he misses me."
"Doesn't he always miss you?"
Yangyang chuckles. "A lot of the time, yeah."
"Speaking of boyfriends, Xiaojun, how's Kun?"
"Good, last time I checked. He's been busy with work and spending time with Lele or Winwin, Jaehyun, and Haechan."
"I already tell you that he talks about you every hangout. Haechan once pretended to be annoyed, got up, opened the door and told him to go see you."
"I like him", Shotaro says.
"He's pretty nice", Winwin says. "Just kinda sassy sometimes."
"I kinda want another piecing", Yangyang says, randomly. "But I don't want a navel piercing or a nose piercing and I don't know any other normal places, Taro, normal places I haven't gotten a piercing yet."
"Just wait until Renjun gets his navel piercing and go with him and see if you want anything then."
"He's gonna look so hot", Winwin says without thinking, making Sungchan smile, Shotaro smirk, and Yangyang gag.
"Yang, be quiet, you're disgusting with Ten."
"Do you remember the paragraphs?" Shotaro asks.
"Oh God. I felt like I was reading a romance book."
"Renjun loved it."
"Of course he did."
Shotaro looks up at Sungchan. "Sungie, are you tired?"
"No, Winwin is just comfortable."
"He is", Xiaojun nods.
"Remember when Xiaojun and Sungchan used to cuddle?"
"I'd still do it but Sungchan found people he likes more."
Sungchan sits up. "That's not true!"
"Okay."
Sungchan gets up and brings Xiaojun into a hug before kissing his cheek. "I'm down to cuddle anytime. I'm single, remember?"
"Hey, wait", Shotaro says.
"Something tells me we should stop him."
"I didn't even say anything yet!"
"I can tell this isn't gonna go well."
The male rolls his eyes. "I was just gonna ask about the friend he's been gatekeeping."
"I have not been gatekeeping him! Things were just...complicated."
At his tone, his friends get worried and squish him in between them on the couch, wrapped up in Winwins arms.
"What happened?"
"It's nothing really. I just like someone who doesn't like me back and it's that friend. Just considering the conversation I had with...with them, I don't think it's right to talk about it all. It's not his fault...It's just..." The three who don't know about it exchange a look, wondering if they all heard the same thing and if they should say anything. But Sungchan speaks for them. "It's a guy. I had a good freakout about it and then accepted it. I know I like him but I don't really think I like guys that much so I'd still consider myself straight...mostly."
"Are you okay?"
"It just sucks, liking someone who will never like me back but I'm fine. It's not his fault he doesn't return my feelings. He was really sorry about it too. We're still friends, it's just hard sometimes and I can tell he's still sorry but there's nothing to do besides move past it."
"Are you sure he'll never you like you back though?"
Sungchan chuckles. "Yes. He's...he's like Hendery, not really interested in anyone but he doesn't care at all and prefers...not...being in...relationships. That's the best way to explain it."
"Okay, so I'm probably thinking about this wrong."
"You are", Sungchan replies immediately. "He's content with himself. Like he just really focuses on his friends."
"You don't have to say anything but I'm thinking of Jaehyun right now."
"I was about to agree but isn't he, like, something with his neighbor?"
"Guys, you're missing the big picture. When have those two ever interacted?"
"I'm not gonna narrow it down so I won't say if it's him or not but yeah, that's what happened."
"Well, you have us."
Sungchan smiles. "I know, thank you."
➳
"No, it's my turn to pick a movie!"
"Hey, we agreed on mine!"
"We are not watching that."
The three wrestle for the remote, arguing about who gets to pick the movie. It's a common occurrence between the throuple, usually being just two of them but sometimes all three.
"Okay, say one of our names on three. One, two, three."
"Taeyong."
"Yuta."
"Yuta."
"Yes!" Yuta pumps his fists in the air, grinning and then kisses each of his boyfriends cheeks before taking the remote and putting on the movie he wants.
Taeyong and Doyoung share a look but smile, especially with how happy Yuta is.
"What is this again?" Doyoung asks, resting him against him, Taeyong mirroring the action on the other side.
"Doyoung!" Yuta whines. "I told you this already."
Doyoung chuckles from how cute he is and tilts the males face to kiss him. "I'm sorry. I don't remember. What is this about?"
Yuta folds his arms across his chest and stares at the TV. "I hate when you do that and it works."
"You're so cute", Taeyong laughs and peppers kisses onto the males face, making him giggle.
When he's done, Yuta sighs. "Okay, I'm gonna go over this movie and then we are going to watch it. And you two are not going to distract me, especially you, Yongie."
Taeyong rolls his eyes. "I am not that bad."
"Liar", Doyoung says. "You keep kissing us and then we forget the movie."
"You do it too! Last month you put one on just to be background noise while we made out. You never even looked at the screen."
"Why would I look at people I don't care about when I could look at the person I love?"
"'Cause it's a movie", Yuta remarks.
Doyoung rolls his eyes."I'm trying to be sweet here, okay?"
"You can be sweet, just don't be stupid." Doyoung opens his mouth but Yuta grins and stops him. "Now, back to what I said."
Luckily for Yuta, when he starts talking, his boyfriends pay attention and actually find themselves interested in the movie after his summary. They become occupied eating the snacks and paying attention to the screen. Taeyong still thinks about kissing Yuta but he refrains, instead glancing at Doyoung to see if he's actually watching. When he sees he is, he sits back and adjusts his position, making Yuta smile over at him.
A smile appears on his face when Yuta puckers his lips and gives him a quick kiss before doing the same to Doyoung. He laughs at Doyoungs lips chasing after his when he pulls away but all he does is lean forward so he can kiss Taeyong instead.
"Okay, we're done."
Yuta sighs and sits back. He feels his face get squished by lips coming into contact with his cheeks, making him blush.
"You feel better, baby?"
"Just the watch the movie, will you?" Taeyong and Doyoung laugh and go back to cuddling him. "I love you", Yuta murmurs, a minute later.
"I love you too."
"I love you too."
➳
Ten giggles at his boyfriend singing along to music playing from the speaker and holds his waist to pull Yangyang into him so he can kiss him. "You're so cute."
"You are too."
Ten sighs. "You're never gonna accept that you're the cute one, are you?"
"The cute one is you."
Instead of arguing like he usually would, Ten just laughs again and smiles at the male before holding his arms out to hug his waist. "I really like you."
"I feel the same way." Ten looks down, fiddling with his fingers. Yangyang tilts his chin up. "What's wrong?"
"What if...what if I love you?"
Yangyang peers into Tens eyes, looking more serious than ever before. "I love you too."
Ten tries to smile but he's still nervous, considering the next thing he's about to say. "What if...I think I'm falling in love with you?"
To the males relief, Yangyang smiles. A really big, adorable smile that goes right along with his adorable celebratory hops. He's too cute for Ten not to smile at it.
Yangyang hugs him and kisses his cheek and then goes back to hopping for a few seconds longer before speaking. "I think I'm falling in love with you too. I just didn't wanna scare you so I didn't say anything."
"Fair, considering I was about to pass out."
Yangyang takes Tens face into his hands and kisses him, taking note of how cute his boyfriend looks right now. He pecks his lips. "I love you." Another peck. "I love you."
The third time, Ten, holds his waist and depends the kiss, smiling against Yangyangs mouth. "I love you too", he mumbles, before kissing him again.
➳
Tennn<3, Wooooo<3, Kun
Tennn<3
ALL BEST FRIENDS ON DECK
Wooooo<3
Uh, aren't you missing someone?
Tennn<3
You're right
*Darci added*
Darci
HELLO
IDK WHY I'M HERE BUT HI
Jaemin
Hi!
Kun
Hi
Wooooo
Hey
Tennn<3
ARE WE GOOD NOW
WE NEED TO MEET UP I HAVE
TO SCREAM
Wooooo<3
WHAT DID YANGYANG DO?🔪
Tennn<3
YOU DON'T NEED TO HURT HIM
Wooooo<3
Are you sure?
Kun
Maybe get to the point Ten
Darci
Kindly, yes, get to the point
Tennn<3
🙄
But anyways
ME AND YANGYANG SAID I LOVE
YOU
AND ADMITTED WE BOTH THINK
WE'RE FALLING IN LOVE WITH
EACH OTHER
Jaemin
I just squealed so loud I scared
Haechan
He says hi
And congratulations
Darci
Hiiii
Kun
I just texted him
Wooooo<3
Hi to him
Tennn<3
Minnie, how long have you been
with Haechan?
Like in the past 48 hours
Jaemin
Well he went to work so less than
that
Why?
Wooooo<3
Because everytime someone's
texted either of you, you mention
being with the other
Jaemin
It's not my fault I prefer cuddling
my boyfriend over plushies
Plus we miss Mark, Jeno, and Jisung
So does Lele
Kun
Oh I'm aware
Tennn<3
Awesome
CAN WE PLEASE GET BACK TO
ME???
➳
"How are you already awake?" Jeno asks when he wakes up to find Jisung scrolling on his phone.
"I got hungry. I meant to eat a granola bar, reply to messages, and then go back to sleep but I couldn't so I've just been mindlessly scrolling through it for about an hour."
"What the hell?" Jeno mutters. "Do you do this a lot?"
Jisung shrugs. "Once a month, at least. When I'm home, I make Lele breakfast."
"I remember. He screamed about it when you first did it and made him realize it wouldn't be a rare occurrence."
"He's so used to doing everything. I hate it."
"Hey, you take care of him too. You're literally the perfect person for him and you're really lucky I'm telling you this to your face."
"Still don't wanna say something nice to mean in person? Voluntarily, I mean."
"Hey, you don't really do it either."
"'Cause Lele and Haechan get oddly happy when I share affection with Mark. It's gonna be the same or worse with you. They already joke about us being the main characters in an enemies to lovers story."
"That's our fault, huh?"
"Yep."
"That's really great", Mark mumbles, startling Jisung. "Keep talking but I'm gonna keep resting and I better be getting cuddled in the next five seconds or this camping trip is gonna take a turn."
"Why am I involved in every threat?" Jeno complains as him and Jisung move to cuddle Mark.
"It's your fault", Mark answers, cuddling into him.
Jisung laughs at the look on Jenos face. "You two are funny."
"I take all the credit."
"So mean, Pumpkin."
Instead of replying Mark presses a small kiss to Jenos neck and then turns over to kiss Jisungs forehead, not wanting to leave him out.
"Is that how you make it up to Jeno?"
Mark does a little shrug. "It works. Snacks and cards work too."
"You guys write cards? That's cute."
"You didn't know that?"
"Jaemin always texts me like 'I have to make it up to the baby' and Haechan texts me like 'where. Is. The. Construction paper?'"
"That sounds like them."
"They tell me about you guys all the time. They really love you. And, like, everything you do makes them scream, even if you don't think it does."
"I admit I was kind of shocked when Jaemin told me how much he likes me. Or started showing it."
Jisung nods. "That's fair. He's...he always cared and he liked you but didn't wanna show it. He was scared and I think now he knows he can be open. It's...it's hard to explain what I'm thinking, especially when there's something he probably doesn't want me to say but just trust him and give him time. He's trying."
"Okay", Jeno says, thinking over the males words.
➳
"Hi, gorgeous!" Renjun greets. "Thank you for choosing me to be your stylist. I have something for you."
"Oh, thank you", the girl says, taking the small pink mesh drawstring bag.
"On your form, it says you are having a girls trip which involves clubbing, formal dinner, and sightseeing."
"Mhm."
"I did that with my friends. It was super fun."
"Oh, nice."
"Mind if I?" Renjun points to her wardrobe.
"Not at all."
"I also did bring a few pieces. They are an additional fee, it's not much and I have a discount code for you that's in your goodie bag so that is an option too if you'd like. Totally up to you. I've had even more clients decline than accept and we're all good." Renjun lays out the clothing items he grabbed and lets the female look over them.
"Somehow, I don't think I've ever wore these combinations before."
"That's the fun of clothing, to style it in so many different ways."
"Can I also see the pieces you brought?"
"Sure."
She gasps at the bubblegum pink bishop-sleeved top. And then she sees the matching skirt. "Okay, yeah, I'll pay for these."
"You'll look stunning in that outfit. Once we've planned the outfits, I'll get started on your makeup."
"Okay."
➳
"I brought dessert!" Renjun calls, entering his apartment.
Winwin meets him at the living room entrance and takes the bag out of Renjuns hand to set it down before kissing him.
"Hi", Renjun smiles against his lips.
"Hi."
"You have fun?"
"It was nice. Spent basically the entire hangout cuddling someone or being cuddled."
"Dammit, I missed it!"
"We missed you too. And you act like we don't cuddle pretty much every hangout. Taro was actually really calm after Xiao made him food. I'm thinking we should hug him more."
"Definitely."
"What did you get?" Winwin asks, looking into the bag Renjun brought.
"I got a little carried away. In my defense, everything was too pretty to be ignored and you shouldn't ignore pretty things."
Winwin chuckles. "You're so cute."
"Not as cute as you when you smile or laugh or get happy so that your eyes light up, like they hold stars in them." Winwins eyes widen, not expecting such a thing to come out of the males mouth. Renjun grins at his reaction and continues, moving forward. "You're so beautiful. You're a piece of art, waiting to be admired, with multiple things combined to make it that way. The longer you stare, the more meaning you can give it. The longer someone knows you, the more they get to know and like. You're also like a plushie because you're comforting and reliable and people smile at the sight of you. They want you there. I want you there. They love you. I love you."
While his boyfriend was speaking, Winwins gaze fell to the ground as his cheeks became dusted with pink, feeling so emotional from hearing how Renjun sees him. He feels soft hands cover his cheeks and his head pulled down so a pair of lips can meet his forehead and then the rest of his face, making him giggle. Renjun smiles, loving when he can do something for Winwin like this. His adorable giggling is one of the males favorite sounds, one he wishes he could record and listen to at any time he wants to feel happy.
Renjun softly massages Winwins cheek, staring with pure love in his eyes. He rests their foreheads together, basking in the males presence and his own feelings for him. "I love you so much, Winwin. You're everything to me, I promise you that."
Winwin nods. "You're everything too."
The couple hugs and keeps the contact when they bring their attention back to the dessert so they can finally eat it. While they do, they discuss their indoor date and agree on cooking dinner and kissing, hugging, or cuddling every chance they get.
"You're perfect", Renjun says after kissing Winwin.
"You too."
➳
"What are we doing?"
"Basically what you, Lele, Princess, and Sweetheart make me and Jisung do."
"Hug it out while saying compliments?"
"Hugging is optional this time."
"I pick the hug", Jisung says and smiles when Mark snuggles up to him and wraps his arms around him from the side.
"You two are cute", Jeno says as he lifts his phone to take a picture.
"You too", Mark says, along with Jisung humming in agreement.
"Okay, all we do is write compliments about each other on the papers. Like, to start, me and you do Jisung and Jisung does us."
Jisung nods, already ready to start. "Got it."
The three get busy filling up their papers and then exchange them, all sharing blushes as they read the words on their papers. The smile on Jisungs face calms Jeno and Mark, the two becoming relieved when he brings them into a hug and kisses each of their cheeks.
"Thank you", Mark says, waving his paper.
"Thank you."
"Thank you guys too. You should do one for each other. I'm gonna text Lele. He's rarely home and I'm kinda worried about him."
"He just misses you."
"I miss him too. I didn't tell him this but one of my favorite things to do is go home after work and see him and get this daily reminder that he's with me."
"You say the cutest shit when you're talking about Lele."
Jisungs blush comes right back, deepening when Mark starts getting excited and taking pictures of him. Jeno smiles as he watches the two, feeling content with how this camping trip is going.
➳
Jaemins hands play with the ends of Haechans hair as he kisses him, softly and slowly. Haechan deepens the kiss the slightest bit, holding onto Jaemin tight like he might go somewhere if he doesn't. From the sensual makeout, Jaemins feelings begin to overpower him, fogging his mind with nothing but Haechan.
It's only when he thinks about going further that he stops and asks, "Do you want to stop?"
"I don't care." Nimble fingers brush against his collarbones as they begin slowly peeling off his shirt. Haechan starts pulling up Jaemins, who lifts his arms to make it easier. Maybe it was the action or how he looks right not but Haechan chuckles and kisses Jaemin. "You look so cute right now."
"I look cute...right now?"
"Yes", Haechan says, smiling and kissing him again. "You're so beautiful and precious. I love you so much."
"I love you too."
Jaemin pulls Haechan into him to reconnect their lips that move slowly against one anothers until Haechan breaks away to place delicate kisses against his neck. Light hands roam Jaemins body as Haechan kisses him, praising the male in between. Jaemin once said he's not glass but Haechan touches him like he is, treating him with so much care, making Jaemin feel his love in a new way.
The male tries to speak but doesn't get the words out. "What did you say?"
"I love you. I love you forever."
Haechan smiles his adorable smile, the fondness never once leaving his eyes as he looks at Jaemin. "I feel the same way. Always."
➳
"You actually climbed a tree to avoid Lele?"
"Yep. I had to climb even higher when he got a football. It worked though."
"And you say I'm weird."
"I'll fix this", Mark speaks up from munching on crackers. "You're both weird."
"You are too!"
Mark rolls his eyes and continues eating his crackers.
"Wanna play twenty questions?" Jisung asks. "I'm bored and this is an easy way to learn things about each other."
"Sure."
"We're not gonna ask, like, our favorite colors, right?"
"I'm not."
"Me either. Puppy, you start."
Jisung smiles at the way Jeno looks down and blushes, finding him adorable.
"Jisung, stop that."
"It's not my fault you're cute."
"Oh God."
Mark laughs and then decides to save his boyfriend. "Okay, I'll start."
➳
Ten, Jungwoo
Ten
What did you do?
Haechan
Uh nothing?
Jungwoo
He means what did you do to
Jaemin?
He's texting us and we're a
little concerned
Well we enjoy it but Jaemin isn't
usually like Renjun, Ten, and
Shotaro THAT much
He won't tell us why though
Haechan
What is he saying?
Jungwoo
How much he loves men written
by women and that books are a
blessing
He's really really happy
Ten
So again, what did you do?
Haechan
Ask Jaemin
Jungwoo
He said you gave him a gift
And a massage?
Haechan
Oh
One moment
My Love😚
Haechan
JAEMIN WHAT THE FUCK ARE
YOU SAYING?
My Love😚
I'm just talking about how happy
I am, why?
They said something to you, didn't
they?
Haechan
Yep. They're curious about the
gift I gave you
My Love😚
You should actually get me a
gift then
Haechan
I-
That's really smart and I love you
so it's working
My Love😚
I love you too Cookie
And thank you🥺💞
Haechan
Stop being cute when I'm not
there to kiss you
My Love😚
Nope cause you'll be here when
you drop off my gift
I should just keep you here again
Haechan
No, my apartment
I miss my clothes
My Love😚
But you look so cute in my
clothes!!
Look at these pictures of you
Downloading...
Downloading...
Downloading...
Downloading..
You look so pretty in that purple
dress❤️
Haechan
Even I'm getting a little concerned
My Love😚
🙄
Haechan
Okay I'll be back, Baby, I gotta
go get you, Jeno, and Mark
gifts
My Love😚
WILL IT BE MATCHING?
Haechan
LET IT BE A SURPRISE
I LOVE YOU
My Love😚
I LOVE YOU TOO
Ten and Woo said you abandoned
them
Haechan
I forgot about them to be honest
My Love😚
Um they know what happened
Are you okay with that?
Haechan
I assumed they'd figure it out
with the way you spoke😂
I just don't wanna be questioned
about it but it's fine
My Love😚
Oh okay. They won't bother you,
I promise
Haechan
Okay
➳
"I'm pretty sure you and Lele get more excited than Mark does."
"You should be just as excited."
"Okay, I'm here", Chenle says, walking up to them, catching his breath.
"You okay?"
"I'm fine. I've just been distracting myself all day."
"Won't they be back tomorrow though?"
Chenle nods. "Yeah. I just miss Jisung. The apartment feels empty and his clothes don't smell like him anymore."
"Oh, yeah."
Johnny rolls his eyes at Jaehyun and then pulls Chenle into a hug. "Just a little bit longer. We're here."
"Thanks. Okay, now, let's start. And Jaemin wanted us to get stuff for him since we're the planners."
"Is he not happy about that?"
"Him and Haechan both sent eyeroll emojis and Haechan said that hopefully I can find a gift just as good as his."
"What did Jaemin say?"
"He just sent an arrow agreeing with Haechans message."
➳
Though Jisung seemed perfectly fine, smiling, laughing, and talking, the two males with him could see the effect of his thoughts, dimming his mood.
"You okay?" Mark asks.
"Yeah, it's nothing."
"You sure?"
Jisung looks down and nods. There's no way for him to explain how worried he is, despite the two being nothing but nice to him. He misses his boyfriend and best friends, people he isn't scared of because he knows they love him. He constantly questions if they're enjoying this as much as he is, if he's bothering them. If they'd rather be without him.
"Jisung, you obviously have something on your mind."
"It's not important."
"You look sad."
Jisung stares at Jeno, trying to read his face to see if he actually cares about whether he's sad or not or he's just stating the obvious. "I'm fine."
"That's what Princess says when he's the opposite. I don't believe you're any different."
The male says. "I'm just overthinking", he mumbles.
"Do you wanna talk about it?"
"Am I bothering you two?"
"What?"
"Do you wish it was just you two instead and that you came here without me?"
"Where is this coming from?" Mark asks, sitting down next to Jisung while Jeno takes a place in front of him.
"Nevermind."
"Jisung."
"That's not gonna work on me."
"Please?"
Jisung sighs. "I'm afraid to enjoy this. I've been happy and I like you too. I meant it when I said I...love you. You said you did too but..."
"You need reassurance", Mark guesses.
Jisung nods. "Yeah. I was honestly surprised this was your idea. Before I knew...I asked Lele if...if you were okay spending this much time with me."
"Dude-", Mark stops when Jeno laughs but continues upon seeing Jisung smile and nod for him to go ahead. "I get really nervous so I worry I'm gonna, like, have it not go well but I don't mind spending time with you. And I'm more comfortable now."
"I don't mind either. We just both act the same way towards each other. This was supposed to help that."
"It is helping. It's just partly me."
Mark leans his head on Jisungs shoulder, Jeno mirroring him on the other side. Jisung lets out a small giggle at the hair tickling his neck.
"You're really cute, you know?"
"HE'S BLUSHING!"
Renjun😝
Renjun😝
We are going shopping
Now
Jaemin
Hello to you too😂
Renjun😝
Hi Minnie
Anyways, shopping
We need to get matching outfits
I have something in mind
Oh also would you be down for
a photoshoot?
We can include Haechan too
Jaemin
Absolutely
To everything
Renjun😝
Awesome
I'll be there soon since I'm
already out
I figured we could get matching
outfits first since Haechan is
still working and then we can
get him
Jaemin
You really thought this through,
didn't you?
Renjun😝
Tbh I spent last night
daydreaming about it
We're gonna look so cute and sexy
Okay well let me ask first
Do you already own knee-high
black boots?
And an oversized hoodie dress
Jaemin
You want Haechan to lose it at the
sight of me, don't you?
Renjun😝
Duh
But I have a plan so the losing it
will be mutual ;)
➳
"I still don't know what we're doing."
"That's fine", Renjun says, causing the male to roll his eyes.
"Love", he calls softly, looking at Jaemin. "What are we doing?"
Jaemin grins. "Something fun."
"I bought you a gift earlier."
"Don't worry, this is like a gift for you."
"Uh, huh", Haechan says, unconvinced as he looks around the space. "Why are we here?"
"Your boyfriend is gonna be my personal model. You get to watch us take pictures together in our matching outfits and then you are gonna take pictures and I'm gonna style you."
"You're not putting me in lingerie, right?"
"Not unless you wanna be", the male answers with a shrug. Jaemin opens his mouth to speak and then immediately shuts it, turning pink as he realizes that his boyfriend is right there. "Were you gonna say something?"
"I'll text it to you."
"Something tells me I'll be the third-wheel today."
"You will."
"Awesome."
➳
"Haechan, I love you but if your eyes aren't closed, I will be very upset."
"How annoyed will you be if I tell you I'm not scared of you?"
"You want me to find a reason to make you scared of me?" At his silence, Renjun smirks. "Thought so."
"I'm rolling my eyes right now."
"I don't care what you do as long as your eyes are closed."
"Lovely. Can I look yet?"
"Nope!" Renjun quickly sets up the props, the mattress he has making Jaemin laugh.
"Why do you have that?"
"I like to take pictures in all the clothes I make and this one is perfect for certain garments."
"Renjun, what the hell do you have?"
"Don't worry, I'm just gonna get in bed with your boyfriend." Haechan sighs, making the two giggle. The brunet smiles at the sound, happy they're happy. Renjun finishes setting up the space and goes over to Haechan. "Okay, ready to see your sexy boyfriend?"
"Renjun!"
"What? I know damn well him, Jeno, and Mark think it everytime they see you. I do."
Jaemin blushes. "Renjun!"
"Wait, stay just like that. Still keep your eyes closed, Haechan."
"Got it."
Renjun takes a picture of Jaemin and smiles at the adorable result. "Let's try one thing." He pulls Jaemin over to the mattress and tells him to sit with his back facing the center, tucking his knees. Renjun copies his pose on the other side so they're back-to-back and takes the picture. He takes a few more and then once satisfied, gets up check and squeals. "We look so good!"
"Can I see now?"
"Oops, sorry, Haechan." Renjun gestures for Jaemin to stand in front of them. Once he does, he says, "You can open your eyes now."
Haechans flutter open to see one of the best sights he's ever seen. Jaemin is smiling shyly at him, pink on his cheeks, dressed in a short, light gray oversized hoodie dress and knee-high black suede boots.
"You look so beautiful", he says, bringing his hands up to hold Jaemins waist, pulling him in between his legs. Jaemin avoids eye contact as he smiles, overjoyed at the males reaction and the compliment. Renjun finds the moment too good not to capture and takes a picture while they're not focused on anything but each other. Satisfied, he checks the picture and makes a mental note to duplicate it in black and white. He hears a giggle and looks over in time to see the couple share a kiss before Jaemin takes a small step backwards, both of them coming back to reality. Haechan looks over at Renjun, embarrassed, which makes the dark-haired male grin. "Renjun, you look good too."
"I appreciate the compliment. Now just be our supportive audience while we continue and then I'll get to you."
"What are you gonna do to him?" Jaemin asks, hoping Renjun will tell him this time.
"You'll see."
The two continue posing, smiling and laughing while Haechan frequently glances up from his phone just to check on Jaemin. He smiles at the two, finding them cute and only feeling a little jealous that he's not in Renjuns position. Renjun, who's keeping an eye on Haechan, internally smirks everytime he catches the male checkout Jaemin or stare with an expression he knows all too well. When the two are done posing together, Renjun runs out of the frame so he can photograph Jaemin alone.
Realizing this, Haechan stands and moves next to him to get a closer look. Jaemin tries-and fails-to ignore the eyes on him, unintentionally looking perfect for cute pictures. Renjun squeals over the adorable male, constantly complimenting him along with Haechan.
After Jaemin is done, he takes pictures of Renjun, seeming much more relaxed now that he's the one behind the camera, praising his friend.
"I bet Winwin will love these", Haechan says.
"He will. Sungchan too, he's our personal cheerleader. I love him so much."
"That reminds me, I need to hangout with him."
"Same."
"Done?" Renjun asks a few minutes later. Jaemin nods so he runs over to him to see the pictures and gasps at how well they came out. He pecks Jaemins cheek as a thank you and then grins at Haechan.
"I'm scared."
"You'll be fine. Okay, Minnie, please occupy yourself while I get him ready. You can look at anything, I don't care. And if you see something you like, it's yours."
"Thank you."
Renjun takes Haechans hand and drags him into the bathroom. He quickly grabs his makeup case and clothing options.
"Okay, first, are you okay with me putting makeup on you?"
Haechan nods. "I don't mind."
"Perfect! First", Renjun says as he takes out the makeup products. "I'm thinking of a dark look. I feel like smokey eyes would look so good on you. Along with the color black. You can look", he points to the clothes, "if you want. The outfit is simple. A black t-shirt and black ripped jeans. It's the accessories that will tie it together."
"Is this what you do with your clients?"
Renjun nods. "Mhm. I've actually styled people for a photoshoot before. That was really fun but I don't get to do it a lot." He begins running the brush along Haechans face. "I've also styled people for a music video. I'm pretty sure he went to the studio Mark works at."
"What's your favorite, like, theme or event to style people for?"
"I love it all but I think I learn a lot and become more creative when I do challenging concepts, like, in the music video, there were dancers and it was like a bright, colorful, and neon theme that was really cool. I also love any event where I can put people in dresses and just go all glam. I also love seeing their reactions. Oh, I once did makeup for girls at the dance studio downtown and their reactions were priceless. They were so happy and I loved seeing how the older girls smiled when I complimented them. It was amazing." It's then that Renjun focuses on Haechans expression. "What? Did I talk too much? Sorry."
Haechan shakes his head. "No. I just think you're really cool and admire you for what you do. I'm sure you make everyone you style so happy."
"Oh." Renjun blushes. "Thank you."
"I feel like it's rare to see you get shy."
"It's not super rare. I don't get shy with Yangyang, Winwin, Xiao, Taro, and Hendery."
"What about Sungchan?"
"He's so sweet and kind and adorable so sometimes I blush when he compliments me but I'm just chaotic and wild or whatever as I always am with them all and I'm always comfortable. Apart from them, though, I get really shy sometimes. And awkward."
"Is that why you're worried about Mark?"
Renjun nods. "I mean, he almost passed out that one time, when I said something about...I don't remember but I know it had to do with tops."
"You said the sex is better when tops are riled up so to do the lap dances in private."
"Oh, yeah, that. Tilt your head up, please."
"How did you get into this? Like makeup and fashion?"
"Oh, um, disobedience, kind of. I loved stuffed animals as a kid and because of you, know, society, I always got 'boy'", Renjun air quotes, "toys. Some of them, like legos, I liked, but I wasn't one for action stuff and whatever. And I have female cousins, there's one who's like a sister, I hung out with a lot, and we'd go out and get kids meals and the girl toys would always be better and they didn't look like girl toys all the time either. And I didn't give a damn if something was pink."
"Same. I'd get jealous of Alyssas toys and my mother would tell me I'm a boy so I get a boy toy. Me and Alyssa traded sometimes though. My mother didn't agree but if Alyssa cried, she got whatever she wanted."
"At least you got something out of it, right?"
Haechan nods. "True."
"Anyways, I'd play with dolls", Renjun continues, fluffing Haechans hair, "when I was with my cousins 'cause I didn't have a choice but I began to like it and I loved all the clothing options dolls had. So I was interested in girly things or whatever but my parents would try to get me out of it so it also became a thing to disobey them and, like, with clothes, I just thought crop tops, skirts, and sweaters were cuter than mens clothing. I just wanted to wear this stuff so I did and I began to love it. I feel just as happy in feminine clothing as I do in masculine clothing. And I just find makeup so interesting and beautiful 'cause of everything you can do with it. Like makeup art is actually why I wanted to learn to do makeup at first."
"So everything about you is pretty."
Renjun throws his head back and laughs. "Thanks. Okay, I'm actually done. Now just put on the black outfit while I go see what Jaemin's up to."
Haechan nods and gets up so he can close the door after Renjun walks out. Renjun finds Jaemin staring at his bulletin board covered with his favorite designs.
"How does Haechan look?"
"Hot."
Jaemin chuckles. "I should've expected that answer."
"You know you agree." Jaemin nods. "He's really nice. I just kinda rambled and he listened and asked questions but he also said he admires me for what I do."
"He's a really good listener."
"Just not that one time?" Renjun teases.
"To be honest, I don't think he was listening at all."
"I was listening!" Haechan says, getting their attention.
"I knew black would look good on you!"
"It definitely does", Jaemin mutters, making Haechan smirk.
"Time for accessories", Renjun says, bringing jewelry over to the male. "I know exactly how I should photograph you." He looks around and points the table pushed against the wall. "Minnie, can you pull that table out please?"
While Jaemin does that, Renjun touches up Haechans outfit and frowns until he remembers what's missing. He grabs a black studded belt and tells Haechan to put it on before sitting down at the table. He instructs him to lean forward, resting his head on his stretched out right arm and his left arm out as well so Renjun can see the chunky silver bracelets on his wrists. Haechan looks to the side, staring at the wall with a hooded gaze.
"Is this right?"
"It's perfect", Renjun smiles, lifting his camera. "Three, two, one."
He continues taking pictures of Haechan in various poses while Jaemin lingers around, honestly just wanting to look at his boyfriend. Once Renjun and Haechan are content with the photos, Renjun drags Haechan back into the bathroom to change his makeup.
"What is the next outfit?"
"Something that will make Jaemin scream, I assume."
Haechan holds up the oversized cream-colored distressed hem v-neck sweater with a black stripe trim. The outfit comes together in his mind as he looks at the black shorts that will definitely be hidden underneath the sweater.
"I'm guessing this is gonna hang off my shoulder."
"Yep. Do you like it?"
"I love it actually."
Renjun smiles. "I'm glad you do. Okay, I'm going very simple. You have very pretty eyes."
Haechan laughs awkwardly at the compliment. "Thanks."
Renjun finishes the makeup and then leaves to get Haechan shoes while he gets dressed. When he returns and finds the male in the sweater, he squeals and brings him into a hug at how cute, cuddly, and fluffy he looks. Haechan does a double-take at the pair of boots that match Jaemin and Renjuns.
"We were thinking about you earlier when we were shopping and decided to get you a pair. Jaemin was gonna save them 'cause he wasn't sure if you'd like them or not but I figured now was a good time to show you."
"I do like them. Boots are really cute."
"I know right. Now I'm gonna go tell Jaemin to distract himself again so he can be surprised." Haechan nods and slips on the boots and then walks out.
He goes over to Renjun who's doing something on his camera. "Oh perfect. You look gorgeous by the way. Now two..three poses are a must and then we can play around, okay?" Haechan nods and listens to the males directions.
He moves onto the mattress and sits up on his knees. Renjun adjusts everything around him, making sure it looks as cozy as possible. The next position is Haechan laying on his stomach with his legs up and his face between his hands. The last pose is him sitting up with his legs tucked under him, leaning forward on his right arm, the sweater falling off his opposite shoulder, slightly covered by the decorations on the bed.
Tired of waiting to see Haechan, Jaemin quietly walks over to where the two males are just in time to catch the last pose. He lets out a loud squeal and runs over to hug his boyfriend. "You look so adorable and so cute and pretty!"
Because Renjun is Renjun, he suggests some couple photos. One of them is the two side by side laying on their stomachs doing the flower pose and the other is Jaemin laying his head on top of Haechans.
"These came out great", Renjun says, clicking through the photos. "Marks birthday is coming up, right?"
"Yep, and then Jaemins."
"Well, a gift idea could be you two and Jeno taking pictures like this and putting them in a photo album or something to give to Mark."
"Oh my God, yes."
I love Renjun so much
I love all my characters but I would definitely say Renjun is a favorite. He is just perfect and I love writing him. Oh my God, I love him so much
Yes, I am simping for my own character, deal with it
I love the entire photoshoot scene, I just had to do it, especially Haechan with the sweater. I'm literally smiling writing this right now
Please please please give me nickname ideas for Jisung (from Jeno), so they should be annoying/not explicitly nice but can become nice/endearing over time
My phone and my laptop show different word counts but either way, this is the longest chapter yet and I hoped you enjoyed it
I love you
Edited(or at least I tried)❤️