My Soulmate💙🫂
My Soulmate💙🫂
I'm here to keep you company:)
Nina
I like that :)
My Soulmate💙🫂
I like you ;)
Nina
I should've seen that coming
I like you too ;)
My Soulmate💙🫂
Glad to hear that. Just wanted to remind
you to make sure your shoes are tied
when you go out
I don't want you falling for anyone else :)
Nina
Even if there was no gravity on Earth, I'd
still fall for you :)
My Soulmate💙🫂
The sparkle in your eyes is so bright, the
Sun must be jealous
Nina
Even if there are no stars out right now,
you're still shining like one
My Soulmate💙🫂
I thought of a new nickname for you
Nina
What is it?
My Soulmate💙🫂
Mine :)
Nina
Can I give you the same one?
My Soulmate💙🫂
I'd love that
You know what else I'd love?
Nina
I think I know where this is going
My Soulmate💙🫂
If you stopped running through my head
and ran into my arms instead
Nina
*Happily runs into your arms*
And I'll pretend like that doesn't sound
familiar
My Soulmate💙🫂
1D was inspired by my feelings for you
Nina
When you look up the word 'beautiful', a
picture of you shows up
My Soulmate💙🫂
Then they have the wrong picture. It
should be yours that shows up
Nina
Then your picture must belong under the
word 'perfect'
My Soulmate💙🫂
Funny cause when you look at the
synonyms, all the definitions describe you
Nina is about to reply when she hears her name and finds everyone in front of her smiling at her in amusement. The attention deepens her blush.
"What's making you smile like that?"
Reese peeks over the girls shoulder to look at her phone and announches, "It's Lace!"
"Unless Nina is dating someone we don't know about", Affinity adds.
Ninas mouth falls open as she looks at the younger girl in betrayal. "I am not!"
Affinity shrugs and opens her book. "Okay."
"Oh, are you and Lace having your cute arguments?" Kun asks. "Lele told us about when screaming about how cute you are. He does it a lot by the way."
"Honestly, all of them do", Xiaojun says. "I'll just get random texts in the groupchat and it's always one of your parents talking about you."
"I would ask 'even Doyoung', but somehow, that doesn't surprise me", Ana says.
➳
"You okay there, Yang?" Shotaro asks, looking behind him.
"I'm fine."
"Why wouldn't he be?" Ten asks, wrapping an arm around his boyfriends shoulders.
Shotaro chuckles and glances at Jungwoo. "No reason."
"Hey, I am best friend, I do not third wheel."
"Ten said the same thing when he was me and Renjun."
"I think it's funny how you think dating Renjun is gross but you're in love with someone just like him."
"Don't make me throw up."
"I'm just saying."
Hendery laughs quietly and looks over at Shotaro. "Do you have to 'cause chaos?"
Shotaro shrugs and puts a piece of popcorn in his mouth. "I'm just saying."
"Feed me some."
Shotaro begins feeding Hendery popcorn and then conversing with him. The three in the back watch them in amusement until Hendery looks in the rearview mirror and questions them.
"It's just weird seeing you two like this", Yangyang says while grinning.
Hendery rolls his eyes. "We're not that different, are we?"
"You're just more lovey."
"I agree", Jungwoo says. "But it's cute and I'm jealous."
Ten rubs his friends back comfortingly. Yangyang leans forward to look over at him and asks, "Do you talk to anyone?"
"I don't really care too much to actually have a QPR, but I think it would be nice. I just don't know if I even want that."
Shotaro nods. "That's understandable. This is better for me 'cause I don't like being alone but if you're more comfortable just being with yourself and enjoying your friendships and whatever, then I think it's cool for you."
Jungwoo gives him a small smile. "Thanks. This isn't as scary as it was in my head."
"Sungchan would say that kinda often. He just worries and thinks a lot. He's more relaxed now but there will be situations..." Hendery tries not to look at Jungwoo but the male realizes anyways and snorts. "Sorry."
"You're good. I think Sungchan's over it, maybe a little embarrassed but I think he's moved on."
"Jungwoo", Shotaro says and turns around to look at him. "Do you know what we know?"
"Maybe. What do you know?"
"Does it seem like Sungchan likes anyone?"
"Oh, yeah, I know. It's obvious."
"Thank you!"
Ten looks at Yangyang in confusion. "What do we know?"
"Sungchan likes Renjun and Winwin. Who like him back."
"Oh", Ten says in understanding. "Is that why he's nervous?"
"Probably."
"It would be nice if things work out but how do you think Haeun would feel about it?"
"Oh shit, yeah. Wait, do you think any of the kids even know?"
"Ana probably does."
"Nina knows a lot too", Shotaro adds.
'Cause you and Ten told her."
"Why wouldn't we? We need to become her favorites somehow."
"And Taeil is too likable."
Ten nods in agreement and then looks over at his boyfriend and grins. He places a hand against Yangyangs cheek and pulls him into a deep kiss that makes Jungwoo roll his eyes.
Shotaro giggles at his expression, and then Jungwoo looks at Hendery.
"What?"
"Nothing."
➳
"Wait, you still do weekly check-ins?"
"Now, it's more biweekly or monthly but yes, we still do them."
"That's so cute", Renjun says, gazing at Winwin lovingly.
Sungchans clears his throat, feeling awkward already. Jisung sends him a friendly smile to make him feel better.
"So, Winwin, how was Jisung that time you hung out with the others?" Chenle asks.
Winwin chuckles. "Nervous. I assume he's interesting when drunk."
Chenle smirks at his now blushing husband. "Very."
"Spill, please!" Renjun says, leaning forward, making puppy eyes.
"Lele, please don't."
"You know I'm not going to. Renjun's already a menace enough as it is."
Renjun leans back, crosses his arms over his chest and pouts. "Hey!"
Sungchan chuckles, trying to ignore how cute the male looks. "It's true. I usually have to talk you out of chaos."
"Do you even have to try that hard?" Chenle asks and looks in the rearview mirror to see Winwin shaking his head.
"You both threaten me!"
"Are all your threats about affection?" Jisung asks.
"No, I always say I'll hide his favorite snacks. Gets Renjun pissed though."
"'Cause why would you do that?"
➳
"The kids brought swimsuits, right?" Jeno asks.
"I don't know, ask them."
Jeno rolls his eyes. "You're so helpful."
Taeil chuckles from the back. "Are you always like that?"
"Yep", Mark answers. "And Haechan rolls his eyes at most people."
"True", Haechan agrees.
"Oh, everyone but Princess", Jeno looks at Jaemin,"wait. There's a place that has a lot of specialty drinks. They don't have mockmails though. But it's on the pier so there's a bunch of other stuff there."
"I'll take the kids to do something then. There's a place for brunch, right?"
"Yeah. Oh, I think we're right in time for a carnival."
"I'm eating everything, I don't care."
"No one's gonna stop you, Sweetheart."
"I'll bite your hand if you try."
Jeno eyes his boyfriend in concern, making the three in the back laugh. "Hey, how come Mark is never threatened?"
"That wasn't just for you."
Jaemin gasps loudly, startling everyone. "Oh my God, my babies."
"What?" Haechan asks in confusion since he's driving.
Jeno waits until they're at a stoplight and then holds out his phone to show Haechan the picture of Affinity and Reese sleeping with their heads on Ninas shoulders and Nina's head leaning against Reeses.
"How are they so cute, man?"
Taeil laughs, scrolling through his phone at the incoming text messages from the main groupchat. "Apparently Lele is losing his mind."
"He's always losing his mind over Jisung or Nina at this point. He loves them so much. It's cute."
"All three of them are cute."
Jeno laughs at his phone. "Doie is so funny, demanding a picture of Ana."
"What's worse is that Renjun is demanding to see Haeun with him."
"Did one of you demand to see Minjae?"
"Jaemin already typed 'where's my other baby' in all caps? It made Minjae blush."
"I love our kids."
"Hey", Haechan speaks up. "Did we decide where we're eating for lunch?"
"I made the reservation, remember?"
"I love you."
Taeil smirks upon the attention on him. "I love you more." He looks around at the three. "Don't argue with me. I said what I said."
Jaemin rolls his eyes. "I'm so glad I don't give that much of a damn anymore."
"Haechan, your boyfriend is being mean to me."
Haechan shrugs and smiles teasingly at Taeil in the rearview mirror. "I like when he gives people an attitude. Not me though. I've been getting it for years."
"That was your fault."
"Baby, please."
➳
"How is it being parents?" Johnny asks.
"Honestly, it feels like the only difference is that now we have one more person to hug and take turns picking movies with."
"Do you still have the same movie-picking method?" Jaehyun asks.
"We use it sometimes, but it usually ends up being Anas turn to pick."
"She won't always accept it though."
Johnny and Jaehyun nod in understanding.
"Does she seem more comfortable now?"
"Mostly", Yuta answers. "I think, some days it feels like being hit with a wave of reality
"Finally!" Affinity exclaims, hopping around to stretch her legs. At the sight of her parents, she runs over to them and into the arms of the one she gets to first.
Jaemin catches her and swings her around, making her giggle. "Hi, sweetheart. How was it?"
"My legs hurt a little bit but it wasn't too bad."
"That's good."
"Okay, my turn", Mark says, gently moving Jaemin aside and laughing when his boyfriend glares at him.
Jaemin brings his focus to the next kid his eyes land on and he smiles, opening his arms out. "Hi!"
"Hi", Reese mumbles against his chest.
Jaemin caresses the boys hair and kisses the top of his head. "Did you have a nice nap?"
Reese nods. "Nina is comfy."
"She is", Affinity agrees, going to hug Jeno next.
"Was it fun?" Jeno asks.
While the five visit, Minjae stays leaning against Haechan, both of them just taking the moment to recharge from the long drive. When everyone turns their attention to them, Haechan kisses Minjaes head and releases her so his boyfriends can hug her. Then he grins at the younger two and pulls them into a hugl, feeling a sort of peace come from hugging his kids.
"I missed you three", he mumbles, a little surprised at how much he means it.
"We're here now", Reese tells him.
"Why are all of you acting like you haven't seen your kids in days?" Shotaro asks.
"You wouldn't understand!" Renjun calls at him, while smushing Haeun against him.
"Just make sure they breathe!"
"Ana is fine!" Doyoung calls from his place, holding the girl tightly, with Taeyong and Yuta filling up the other sides so she's in the center.
"This is kinda weird", Ana says with a laugh. "Going from no attention to so much of it."
"Are we overwhelming you?" Taeyong asks in worry.
"You are, but it's a good kind of worry. I feel cared for and it's nice."
"I don't know what he's talking about", Chenle says, looking at Nina. "This is a completely normal reaction, isn't it?"
Nina giggles from her place securely in her parents arms, which makes them smile. She nods. "This is definitely a normal reaction."
"I told you!" Chenle shouts, pulling away a bit so he doesn't yell in Nina's ear.
"Okay!" Taeil shouts back. "Let's go eat now!"
➳
"That guy looked so scared", Haeun says with a laugh.
"I don't know why he was surprised. I made a reservation for all of us."
"He was probably surprised it wasn't a business lunch."
"Yeah, but he didn't have to stare."
"At least some of you made him nervous. I swear he was about to spill Taeils drink on him."
"I would've been pissed.".
"Am I that scary?" Johnny asks, looking down at the kids.
"No, but you're tall and sometimes that intimidates people."
"Johnny's a sweetheart", Mark says, hugging him.
Jaehyun nods in agreement, hugging what he of Johnny he can reach. Chenle smiles and takes a picture of the three for his scrapbook.
"You look annoyed now but you're gonna thank me."
"What if we already thank you?" Nina asks.
"Then I love you." Jeno raises an eyebrow at his best friend and Chenle rolls his eyes. "I love all of you, Jesus."
"What are we doing now?"
"Deciding suites. Each suite has three rooms and a couch. Though, I don't think anyone wants to be on a couch."
Affinity looks at Reese and grabs his arm when she sees he's about to volunteer. "Not you", she mumbles.
"But-"
"No."
"You know I'm older than you, right?"
"You know I don't care, right?"
"I can sleep on one of the couches", Minjae volunteers, glancing at the younger ones.
"No, you take a bed. One of us will do it", Johnny tells her.
"I'm sleeping in Alyas suite and Archer said someone can take their other room", Haeun says.
"Okay, kids first."
➳
"Okay, Dads, I'm going with Alya. See you later."
"What?"
"Dads?"
Haeun looks at her parents in confusion. "Are you not? Like, did you not want me to call you that or...?"
Winwin and Renjun are at Haeuns side at once, sandwiching the girl between them. "No, no, no, we don't mind at all."
"It's just the first time hearing it."
"Really?" Alya asks. "Haeun refers to you guys as her dads all the time."
"Yeah", Haeun says, looking up at them. "I thought I said it."
"That's fine. We love it. And even if we didn't say it to you, we call you our daughter."
Haechan nods, approaching them. "They do. Winwin is in shock, like every other week. He's always like 'I can't believe I have a daughter'."
Winwin rolls his eyes. "You're lucky I don't have anything on you."
Haechan smiles sweetly and blows a kiss for good measure. Behind him, he hears someone clear his throat and sees his boyfriends staring at him. To tease them, he blows kisses at Taeil and Jisung instead.
Jeno shrugs. "That's fine. I'd rather have a real kiss anyways."
"Okay." Haechan goes over to them and places the lightest peck to the corner of Mark and Jenos mouths. He's about to do it to Jaemin when the male raises an eyebrow at him, prompting him to kiss his cheek instead.
"Hey, why doesn't Jaemin get the same kiss?" Mark complains.
"I'm scared of him, I'm not worried about you."
Jeno chokes on his laughter and smiles when Mark glares at him.
"All of you are mean."
Princess, Sweetheart, Pumpkin...
Sweetheart
Oh Jesus
Haeun
our phones are definitely gonna overheat
Alya
Or shut down
Doyo
Hopefully that doesn't happen
Please, no one kids mute this. You're all
here so we can get communication
through all of us
Ana
Doesn't that mean none of the adults
should mute this also?
Jeno
Okay, no one mute this
Anyways, the point
We're gonna go over our plans so it's not
a surprise to you and we can get do as
much as we can before we go
Today, all you kids get to relax and stuff
your adorable faces
The rest of us (or whoever wants to) is gonna go out dancing and some are definitely gonna drink
Minjae
Are you one of them?
Jeno
Maybe
Tomorrow, you can sleep in. We'll have
brunch at 11 and explore
We can split up so you all can do what you
want but because there's a bunch of us,
you all will have a chaperone for
wherever you decide to go
Nina
Question, if we have our own money, we
can buy whatever we want, right?
Jeno
I'm scared to answer this
Hendery is your chaperone
Shotaro
Why him?
Jeno
I feel like he won't break easily
Shotaro
I know I'm special but I feel like the kids
could break him
Jeno
Taeil
He'll let you have fun but he's also reasonable
I think
I don't trust any of you not to break really
No, Hendery and Taeil, yeah
Nina
You think I need two?
Jeno
I think all of you need five
Affinity
I just wanna walk around, take pictures,
and look in a bookstore
Reese
And take a bite or sip of everything I eat
Affinity
Yes :)
Alya
What are the rest of the plans?
Jisung
There's a beach nearby so we can go there
No one die please
Don't get injured either
There was more but I forgot
Ana
Wow. Very...helpful
Jisung
😂
➳
"Cookie, what are you gonna wear?" Jaemin asks.
"I have no idea. I can't even tell what I feel like wearing."
"Can we dress you?"
Haechan nods. "Sure." He sits on the edge of the bed and lets his boyfriends look through his clothes and talk amongst themselves. After he a minute, he gets curious and asks, "what are you three gonna wear?"
"Jeans is all I know", Jaemin answers. "I might borrow a shirt from Renjun."
"A t-shirt", Mark says.
"Puppy?"
Jeno blushes at his nickname and looks away to avoid eye contact. "I'm not sure actually. A flannel or something like it, probably."
"I'll help you", Haechan volunteers. "I have an idea."
"I vote you wear a dress", Jaemin tells him. "I also don't know what to put you in."
"Works for me. Now, which one?"
➳
Jeno enters the room in a black and grey flannel with the top three buttons undone, exposing his chest and the thin, silver chain around his neck, his sleeves pushed up, revealing the silver bracelet each of them has, black jeans, and his hair up and out of his face.
"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Jeno asks, nervously, a pink blush coming to his cheeks.
"I think I just fell more in love with you", Haechan says, deepening the males blush.
"Come here", Mark says, reaching out for him and pulling Jeno to stand between his legs. "Can I kiss you?"
Jeno nods adorably and waits for Marks lips to meet his. The kiss is soft and gentle, drawing Jeno in, but soon enough, Marks lips are off his, allowing someone else to kiss him. Haechans kiss starts off a bit rougher and then slows down as he holds Jenos waist and presses the male against him. When he gets to Jaemin, Jaemin smiles at him before reaching a hand up to his face and pulling him into another kiss, much lighter than the ones with Haechan or Mark. As soon as their lips part, Jeno gets pulled into Haechans arms, who hugs him tight like he's a teddy bear.
"What was that for?" Jeno asks, still having no idea.
Mark chuckles. "You don't know what you do to us, do you?"
Jenos eyes widen in shock. "What?"
"You're perfect", Haechan tells him. "Absolutely perfect. And you look gorgeous right now."
"But you're still so fucking cute, it's crazy."
"We love you", Jaemin tells him.
"I love you guys too."
➳
"We should get Renjun."
In his suite, Renjun gasps in delight and pulls the males into his room. He leads Jaemin over to his bed where a suitcase lay open, packed with clothes. He rummages through one of his bags and takes a black article and then pulls Haechan into the bathroom with him.
"I take it Renjun's dressing Haechan?"
Jaemin shoots an awkward, friendly smile at Winwin. "Yeah. He just showed me his clothes, grabbed something and then took Haechan in there."
"What did he grab?"
Jaemin looks around and points to the bag he saw Renjun grab something out of. "That bag."
"That's his dresses, slash clubbing bag. Haechan's probably getting put in a dress. And his makeup is in there so if Haechan agrees, he's getting his makeup done too."
"He did so he is!" Renjun shouts through the door.
"Need some help?" Winwin asks, seeing Jaemin go through the shirts.
"I don't know, I don't feel like making decisions today."
"Whatever you wear, I'm doing your makeup to match!" Renjun calls.
"Thank you!" Jaemin calls back and looks at Winwin. "What goes with my jeans and these earrings? Also, how do they look? I can't tell if I'll be fine with clip-ons or I should actually pierce my ears."
"How about this?" Winwin asks, pulling an aqua blue top from the pile.
"This is cute. Let me see." Jaemin manages to get the bottom part of the top zipped and then he looks up at Winwin sheepishly.
"Need help?"
"Yes, please."
Jaemin turns around so Winwin zip up the rest and then goes to check out himself in the full-length mirror in the corner of the room. "Thank God for Renjun. Also, why don't I own this?"
"Let me see!" Renjun sticks his head out of the bathroom and gasps. He goes over to Jaemin and pulls him into a hug. "You look so pretty!" Jaemin giggles. Renjun turns to his boyfriend and gestures to his friend. "You get my point, Winwin?"
Winwin rolls his eyes and then shouts, "Haechan, Renjun's stealing trying to steal your boyfriend!"
"I don't blame him but Jaemin's mine, Mark, and Jenos!"
"Cookie, what are you even doing in there?"
"Waiting for Renjun!"
"Can I see?" Jaemin asks Renjun.
"Not yet. I'll come into your room later to do your makeup and let you see Haechan."
Jaemin nods and waves before leaving and going back to his own suite, where he finds Mark dressed in a white t-shirt and light acid-washed jeans. He glances up at Jaemin. "Hey." He looks at his boyfriend again, making Jaemin chuckle.
"Hi."
"You're so pretty", Mark says, stunned. He gently touches one of the earrings. "Told you those would look good. But I mean, it's you. It has to look good."
Jaemin smiles and leans in to kiss Mark, when Jeno comes in. "Where's Haechan?"
"Renjun is dressing him and doing his makeup, and then they're gonna come here and he's gonna do mine."
Jeno nods. "I'm gonna go talk to someone, I'm bored."
"Um, we're right here?"
"Not you, you keep teasing me so I'm calling you boring." Jeno smiles. "Bye!"
Jaemin chuckles and waves and then looks back at Mark and finds him staring where Jeno just disappeared. "That's kinda your fault, Bubs."
"Hey, I'm not the only one."
➳
"You look good", Haechan compliments, admiring Renjuns outfit.
"He does." Renjuns cheeks go pink and he smiles at his boyfriend. Haechan isn't surprised when they meet right in front of him and kiss. When they pull awat, Winwin looks at Haechan. "You look nice."
"Thank you. Let's hope I don't injure myself."
"It's a block heel, those help keep you stable."
"And it looks good?"
"Honey, all of you looks good. Your boyfriends aren't gonna know what to do with themselves. I say you tease them all night and then sleep somewhere else."
Winwin rolls his eyes. "You would say that, wouldn't you?"
"I won't do that to you. Today anyways."
"I love you too."
They kiss again and Haechan interrupts. "Please don't makeout in front of me. None of my boyfriends are within arms reach."
➳
At the sight of Haechan, Jaemin, Mark, and Jeno, Chenle, Taeil, Jungwoo, and Ten rush over to gush over their friends.
"You look so hot", Ten compliments, admiring Haechan in a black off-the-shoulder mini-dress with lace-up sides, black suede over-the-knee block-heeled boots, black smokey eyes, and red lipstick.
"Renjun really does know how to do his job", Jungwoo says, earning nods from the others.
"Thanks for ditching me", Jisung says sarcastically once he approaches.
"Have you seen your sexy best friend?"
"Yes?"
Chenle rolls his eyes and gestures to Haechan. "Look at him!"
Jisung looks at Haechan gives him a small smile. "Hi."
"Hi."
Jisung brings Haechan into a hug and speaks into his ear to tell him, "You look beautiful" before kissing his cheek and then pulling away to do the same to Jaemin. While they do that, Chenle hugs his best friends and compliments them, which makes Jeno roll his eyes.
"Hey, have any of you seen Renjun or Winwin?" Sungchan asks.
Jungwoo smirks. "Why?"
"So I can avoid them."
Jungwoo points behind him. "Too late."
Sungchan turns around and takes in Renjun dressed in some of the tightest pants he's ever seen, a red tube top, silver jewelry with pink, glossy lips, cherry pink eyeshadow, and butterfly clips in his wavy hair. He's eyes widen and witholds a gasp.
Oh, fuck, he thinks.
Renjun smiles at him, looking so damn pretty. "Hi."
"H-hi."
Worry takes over the males features. "Are you okay? Are you nervous today?"
Sungchan nods. "Yep."
"Do you wanna leave or sit down?"
"I got him", Jungwoo volunteers. "He said he came here to loosen up." He looks at Sungchan. "Right?"
Sungchan nods. "Right. I just need some alcohol and to not think."
"Oh, okay-"
"You still gonna pretend?" Taeil asks in amusement.
"What?"
"Ooh, what's happening here?" Shotaro asks, appearing with Hendery.
"Taeil is being weird, I don't know."
Shotaro raises an eyebrow and Renjun groans. "I can't be sober for this. Don't question me!"
"No promises!"
➳
Johnny smiles at Jaehyun. "I've wanted to do this."
"Slow dance in a nightclub?"
"Slow dance to an upbeat song, yes, but I mean, be like this with you."
Jaehyuns eyes lift to meet Johnnys. "I'm sorry."
"Don't apologize, you didn't do anything."
"I hate that I hurt you."
"It doesn't matter anymore. I have you and that's what everything was about anyways." Johnny hugs Jaehyun and rests his head on his boyfriends shoulder and looks around. When he sees a girl eyeing them, he pulls back. "Now, I'm gonna do something else I've been wanting to do."
Jaehyun starts to ask what is when Johnny kisses him, hard and deep, taking him by surprise. He kisses back, tightening his grip on Johnnys waist and pulls them flush against each other. Once Johnny is satisfied, he pulls back just enough to catch his breath and smiles, looking so angelic to Jaehyun.
"You're beautiful."
"You're not too bad yourself."
Jaehyun playfully rolls his eyes and then asks, "Now, what was that for exactly?"
"Some girl was looking at you and I've always wanted to kiss you and show people you're mine."
"I didn't even see her and even if I did, I don't care. I'm yours. I'm a hundred percent yours."
Johnny smiles even bigger. "I like that." Then he adds, "And you like me, I know. I like you too."
"You're perfect", Jaehyun mumbles against Johnnys lips and then kisses him.
"I'm glad they're happy", Xiaojun comments, looking at Jaehyun and Johnny.
Kun nods. "Me too."
Xiaojun turns to Kun and wraps his arms around his boyfriends neck, pulling him even closer, and smiles. "You know what else makes me happy?"
"Me?"
"Very."
Kun pecks his lips. "You make me happy too."
Across the club, Sungchan and Jungwoo dance a little too close for a certain couples liking.
"They're staring", Jungwoo tells him. "They know we're just friends, right?"
"They should."
"They should?"
"I didn't admit it was you I had a crush on for a while but I know I did to more than just Winwin."
"Ah, don't look over there." Sungchan starts to but Jungwoo blocks him and then glances back at Winwin and Sungchan. "They're smart, right?"
"Yes, why?"
"'Cause I'm making sure they're not gonna misinterpret this somehow."
"They wouldn't."
"We could still make them jealous, though."
"Would it even matter?"
"If you're feelings are mutual, like I'm convinced they are, then yes."
"What if they think I like you again?"
Jungwoo glances around. "Ten! Yangyang!" He waves them over and the four begin dancing, while staying in pairs.
"I love being single and watching drama", Taeil says before sipping his pink margarita.
"Same", Shotaro says, which earns him a look from Hendery. "You know what I mean."
"Sure, singleton." Hendery grins smugly and walks off.
"I take pride in not giving a fuck about anyone but", He gestures to Henderys retreating feature, "how do you not jump him?"
Shotaros eyes widen and he nearly chokes on his drink. "Taeil!"
"Don't act like you wouldn't ask someone the same thing."
➳
"I wonder what our parents are doing."
"Giving extreme public displays of affection, dirty dancing, and getting drunk."
Zoe gives her daughter a look. "Is that what you think Archer and I do?"
"Well, I know you wouldn't want to do too much in public but I don't actually know what you do when I'm not there. I don't wanna know either."
"Why didn't you two go?" Haeun asks.
"Yeah, I could've watched them", Ana adds.
"Too many people and Doyoung said to never have you be in charge of anyone ever."
"Why?"
"'Cause he wants you to relax and enjoy yourself." Archer looks around. "None of your parents want you to be responsible for anyone actually. That's why you're having chaperones tomorrow. Please be children and teenagers and have fun."
"It's nice that we have you all."
Zoe and Archer smile and hug Alya while saying, "That's how we feel about you. Even if we, technically, only have one kid."
"Which is more than enough."
Alya smiles and leans against Zoe.
"Oh, who wants candy?"
"Me!"
➳
"Why are you here?"
Hendery looks at Shotaro. "Excuse me?"
"Why are you here when there's two people at the bar looking like they'd rather drink you instead?"
"Isn't there only one?"
Shotaro looks past Hendery to the man and woman who are both eyeing his best friend. "Nope."
"Oh. Well, I'm okay."
"You sure? They're fairly attractive."
"You don't mind?"
"No wonder. Hen, I don't mind at all and I don't care either. You can have whatever other relationships or non-relationships you want."
"I know you don't care but it's the same for you. And warning, I probably won't be back until morning."
"I'm aware." Shotaro shoos Hendery away. "Go."
Hendery rolls his eyes and places a kiss on the males forehead before making his way to the bar.
Not wanting to be alone, Shotaro scans the club for anyone he recognizes and finds Jungwoo alone. He makes his way through the dancing bodies and gets to him.
"Where's Sungchan?"
"Somewhere." Jungwoo gestures to the crowd. "He saw Renjun and decided to continue avoiding him."
"They really need to talk."
"They really like him?"
"Yes. Honestly, they kinda already act like they're dating. Sungie is their special best friend."
Jungwoo nods in understanding and then focuses on Shotaro. "You okay?"
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"
"I saw Hendery with someone and I've never seen you alone for more than ten minutes."
"He's enjoying himself and I can be without company, I just don't like it."
"Lonely easily?"
Shotaro nods. "Yeah. I just feel better when I'm with someone."
"I see. You can stay with me or like, come and go."
"Are you just gonna stand here?"
"For now. I'm not really interested in going in that and I'm not a huge drinker. I also don't wanna get too drunk."
"You do embarrassing stuff?"
"With some convincing, yes. Don't try getting me drunk."
"I'm not going to. But, can I convince you to dance?"
"Sure."
After a while, Shotaro gets tired of dancing, so him ans Jungwoo find an empty table to sit at. Craving affection, Shotaro asks Jungwoo if he's okay with it and upon his confirmation, he leans his head on his shoulder.
Mark, Chenle, and Taeyong find their way over to them.
"My headache has already started", Taeyong mumbles, with a pout.
"Dude, I told you to slow down."
"Shut up, Marky."
"Don't call me that."
Chenle giggles and rests his head on Mark and then smacks him for moving. "Stay still."
"Where are your boyfriends?" Jungwoo asks.
"They've been stolen by Taeyongs boyfriends, Johnny, and Renjun."
"Where's Hendery and Sungchan?" Chenle asks.
"Hendery found himself entertainment and Sungchan is dancing, I think."
➳
"You okay?" Jungwoo asks, looking at Shotaro.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"You sure?"
"Yeah, I just..." Shotaro shakes his head. "Nevermind."
"What?"
"Nothing."
"Taro, tell me. Or I'm just gonna keep bugging you. You know I will."
"I want kisses", Shotaro mumbles, not looking at him.
"Do you want just anyone or...?"
"That will work but I'd prefer a specific person."
"Ah." Jungwoo nods in understanding. "Well, I'm here as a stand-in until then."
"Thank you" Shotaro looks at Jungwoo. "Kisses."
Jungwoo grabs Shotaros face and peppers kisses all over, making the male giggle.
"Hey, my turn!"
"Huh?"
Shotaro gets squeezed in a hug by Renjun, who then proceeds to give him a bunch of kisses.
"Hey", Winwin says, nodding at Jungwoo.
Jungwoo nods back. "Hey."
"You seen Sungchan anywhere?"
"He's just everywhere, I don't know", Shotaro tells him.
"So, are you securing your place in the Taro fanclub?"
"Sure."
"Where's the president?"
"Busy. He's having fun."
"There you guys are", Yangyang says, joining them. "We can't find anyone and Ten almost killed someone."
"He almost poured a drink all over me and then tried to argue with me about it. You bet your ass I'll kill him."
"Ten."
"Okay, moderately injure him."
"Thank you!"
Jungwoo gives the two a look. "You guys are weird."
"Thought you knew this already. You've met Hendery, right?"
"He's not here!" Shotaro says in annoyance and then looks at Jungwoo, who gets the message and kisses his head.
They group talks for a while. It's nice but Shotaro begins to miss Hendery, just wanting his best friends comfort. He becomes more clingy, but tries not to let Jungwoo know so he doesn't bother him. But unfortunately, he's not good at hiding his emotions so Jungwoo notices anyways.
"What's wrong?"
"Hm?"
"That doesn't work on me. Ten pulls that shit all the time."
Shotaro sighs. "I want a kiss, but not like...not like how you've been doing it. And I'm not asking you to either. I don't want it to be you either. Is that weird? For someone you're just friends with? Like, with how I feel?"
"I don't think it's weird. I wanna kiss Jaemin sometimes but it's just 'cause he's cute and I love him as a person."
"Same", Ten agrees.
"Do you wanna kiss Jaemin as well?" Winwin asks his boyfriend, and Renjun rolls his eyes.
"No."
"Do you want a kiss at all?" Jungwoo asks Shotaro.
"What?" He shrugs. "You don't mind."
"I really don't care. Which would be bad if you did but I know you don't so." Shotaro nods and Jungwoo gives him a short kiss that only somewhat satisfies his want to be kissed. "Did that help?"
"Kind of, but I still want..."
"Hendery."
"Yeah."
"So, is that a thing now?" Yangyang asks in amusement.
Jungwoo shrugs. "If Taro wants it to be. It makes no difference to me."
Memories appear in Tens mind, settling guilt into him. "I'm sorry."
Yangyang looks at his boyfriend in confusion. "For what?"
"You're still feeling bad about that?" Jungwoo questions and goes over to Ten to hug him and kisses his head before looking at Yangyang and responding, "We dated. That was part of why I know I don't really care for romance and why I know physical touch doesn't make a huge difference to me. I like hugs and cuddles though."
"You dated?" Kun questions, looking at his friends in shock.
"Oh, you didn't know?" Jaemin asks, joining them along with his boyfriends.
"It was before we met", Jungwoo tells Kun.
"Oh, yeah, that was around the time I met you two", Jaemin says to his friends.
"Does anyone else wanna share?"
I know he's not there a lot of him but everytime I write Taeil, I love him more and more
"You owe me sleep" lives rent-free in my head and I think soon, so will Jeno. HAVE YOU SEEN HIM IN THE BROKEN MELODIES MV? AND RENJUN IN A BACKWARDS CAP. ALSO HAECHAN. AND CHENLE. AND THE SEQUENCE OF JENO, JAEMIN, AND MARK RAPPING
I know y'all just found out now but Ten and Jungwoo have been exes in my head for at least three months
I think that's all
I love you ;)
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