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hey bitch im taking a dump right now
(07:37)
wtf
did i ask ??
(07:38)
idk man
just felt the need to tell u
since ure my bestfriend
(07:39)
shut up u hoe
i hope you get late for class
(07:40)
Ever since that night at the convenience store, Jaemin has been annoying the hell out of Donghyuck with his random and disgusting texts. I thought this is what you wanted me to do, Hyuck, Jaemin said when Donghyuck told him to stop. If the latter is an annoying bitch, the former is much more. He’s been enduring his bestfriend’s annoying ass for two days already.
Jaemin also explained that his mom (as Donghyuck guessed) confiscated his phone again that’s why he couldn’t reply to Donghyuck’s texts that night. The former failed to get atleast a B minus on his math test and his mother blamed it on his frequent use of his phone. He was able to get that phone back the same night though. Jaemin told his mom that it was needed to bring at school to know if his teachers were coming to class or not.
Donghyuck is on his way to school. He always leaves his house late but fortunately; he arrives in school on time (literally before the first bell rings). Sitting in his mother’s car, Donghyuck is scrolling through their class’ group chat. It was the usual messages; pictures of his classmates’ notes, people asking if there are homeworks, and people who knows there are homeworks and was already asking for answers. Donghyuck tried to remember if he already did all his homeworks and obviously, he did. He can’t afford to get a bad grade just because he forgot to do a homework.
The car stopped infront of the school gate and Donghyuck finally looked away from his phone. He unbuckled his seatbelt and fixed his uniform.
“Bye, sweetie. Take care.” His mother said and patted his head.
Donghyuck turned to his mother. “Bye, mom. Have fun at work. Love you.” He said and kissed his mother’s cheek. Donghyuck has always been affectionate to the people around him. This is one of the things he and Jaemin have in common. They’re not afraid to show their affection. They would hug and shower the people they are comfortable with with kisses. Though sometimes, some people find it too much. Donghyuck and Jaemin don’t care though.
“Love you too, Hyuck-ah.” Donghyuck got off the car and waved at his mother before closing the door.
Donghyuck’s school is pretty big considering he is living in the countryside. He’s been going here since he was in kindergarten which is located in the left wing of the school. The elementary is at the main building which is the one you will see once you enter the school gates. Donghyuck took the path towards the right wing where the highschool building is located. He was greeted by some of his schoolmates and teachers which he gladly returned with a smile. Donghyuck is a social butterfly and he is kind of well-known because he is always at the top of his class (Most of his teachers, the old and current ones, would say his name at least once in their class to motivate their students. Be like Lee Donghyuck, they said.).
Donghyuck actually doesn’t want to be called a model student because he feels like he doesn’t deserve it. He is always late (almost) to class and he doesn’t really listen in class. He always do the studying at home and cram school. Donghyuck thought that if he shows his studious side at school, he wouldn’t have other friends aside from Jaemin and Renjun. Now, don’t get him wrong. He loves Jaemin and Renjun, they’re his bestfriends. He just wants to have many people beside him and he doesn’t want to be judged and called a nerd or a show off. Maybe he was the one being judgmental but he can’t really help it. Donghyuck is happy in his routine; go to school and hang out with his friends, cram school, and go home and study before going to sleep.
Jaemin, as Donghyuck wished, was late for class. The former probably ate something the previous night that’s why he took longer time in the bathroom earlier that morning than usual. Donghyuck laughed at him when he heard about it. Jaemin had to smack his bestfriend’s head to make him stop.
"Lee Jeno lives in our neighbourhood?!?!??!" Donghyuck couldn’t believe it when Yeri, a girl from his class, told him that the Lee Jeno lives in the same neighbourhood as him. (Yeri also couldn’t believe that Donghyuck didn’t know about this. Was he saying the truth when he said he rarely leaves his house?, Yeri thought). Lee Jeno is probably the most adorable schoolmate Donghyuck has. Jeno's beautiful smile would make you think is this how they welcome you in heaven?
Jaemin was shocked by his bestfriend’s sudden appearance in the locker room but was able to fix his composure immediately. Jaemin nodded at Donghyuck’s question. “Why didn’t you tell me?” Donghyuck asked again while shaking his bestfriend’s shoulder.
Jaemin shrugged off Donghyuck’s hands and walked towards his locker. Donghyuck followed him. “I did, like multiple times already but you’re too busy burying your face in your books that’s probably why you can’t remember.” Jaemin glanced at his bestfriend. “And why are you suddenly interested with the people living in our neighbourhood?” It is indeed unusual; Donghyuck paying attention to his neighbours.
“Because everyone thinks I’m a caveman. Our classmates think it’s acceptable that I only leave the house to go to school but it’s unacceptable that I have no idea that Lee Jeno, the cutest guy in our school and the love of your life, is basically my neighbour.” Donghyuck explained.
The younger guy punched in his locker’s code and opened it. “They’re not wrong though.” Jaemin said in which Donghyuck pouted. "You know what, you should try going out sometimes and walk around." Jaemin said while taking out his books (he couldn’t get it earlier because he ran straight to their room) from his locker and turned to Donghyuck, "so you can also burn these baby fats." He even dared to tap his bestfriend's stomach.
Donghyuck scoffed. "I’m offended. I don’t have baby fats." He said while holding his flat stomach.
"Anyways, yes, Jeno lives in our neighbourhood. Since 8th grade I think. We always run into each other in the convenience store. That’s how my crush on him started." Jaemin giggled. Donghyuck moved two steps away from his bestfriend because he knows the latter would start pinching his arm now he's talking about his Lee Jeno. To no avail, Jaemin still managed to reach Donghyuck and started pinching the latter's arm.
"Gosh, Nana. Stop using violence whenever you talk about Lee Jeno. If someone hears you saying his name and sees you pinching and punching me while smiling, they’d think you’re planning ways to kill Jeno." Donghyuck said while pulling his arm away from his bestfriend. It hurts like hell.
"They'd never think that!" He slapped Donghyuck's arm. "Everybody knows I'm a sweetheart" Donghyuck gagged which gained him another slap. "I'm a sweetheart and so is Jeno. We're meant to be. Ugh, can he please date me." Jaemin squealed and is now hugging Donghyuck's arm like its Lee Jeno.
Donghyuck pulled his arm away from Jaemin again. "That’s gay, Nana" He snorted.
"I am gay." Jaemin said proudly.
Donghyuck gasped. "What? Me too!" Jaemin who also faked gasped and after two seconds of silence they both started laughing.
“Me three!” Someone exclaimed at the far end of the locker room. Jaemin and Donghyuck looked at each other and giggled.
Donghyuck and Jaemin were already friends since they were in their mothers’ womb. Their mothers are good friends and moved to the same neighbourhood when they were pregnant with the boys. They thought it would be a good idea to raise their sons together, hoping that they’d be bestfriends just like them. It did happen. Donghyuck and Jaemin grew up together; they did everything together and also have the same interests. They met Renjun in 4th grade, when their family moved to South Korea. Renjun was extremely shy but Donghyuck and Jaemin, the social butterfly that they are, approached the older guy because they both think he’s cute. They became a trio ever since that day.
Wherever Donghyuck is, there are always a Jaemin and a Renjun. The only thing that could take them away from each other is their classes. Ever since high school started, they were never put in the same class (except for Music class which Donghyuck and Renjun are in). They either hang out at a karaoke bar after school (when Donghyuck doesn’t have cram school which is Tuesday) or in each other’s houses. Luckily, the three of them are in the same class in their last year at school.
The trio decided to eat together in the cafeteria (they usually eat at a vacant classroom with their packed lunch but Jaemin forgot to bring his) when lunchtime came. The usual bustling of the students can be heard. Students with their group of friends are seated in their chairs (some at their table), chattering and laughing at the topics they are having. Donghyuck loves seeing this scenery; people enjoying their lives. It gives him a sense of satisfaction. Donghyuck can’t really go out often because of his studies. He can’t really hang out with his school friends aside from Renjun and Jaemin.
There are times (exam week) that Donghyuck doesn’t have the time to hang out or even talk to his bestfriends. He really gets stressed when exam week approaches. Renjun and Jaemin have been talking to Donghyuck about this matter. They know Donghyuck often get nosebleeds for staying up all night and studying too hard. Donghyuck’s mother never forced or pressured him to study hard and get good grades. It was all Donghyuck’s decision. He’s always been at the top of his class since he was a kid. Donghyuck thought that there would be more smart kids in highschool. He didn’t want to lose to those students so he decided to sign up to a cram school. Donghyuck loves studying. It’s what he do best.
While Jaemin goes to buy his lunch, Donghyuck and Renjun looked for a vacant table. They found one near the window where you can their school’s garden (which is really ugly since it’s full of dry plants and weeds). Once seated, they took out their packed lunch. His packed lunch consists of the usual fried egg and beans that his mom would quickly cook for him in the morning.
“So, Renjun tell us what exactly happened that you went MIA for two days and after that, Donghyuck will tell us the reason why he exerted a little effort to walk to the convenience store the other night.” Jaemin started once he took a seat beside Renjun and placed down his lunch tray in the table.
Renjun rolled his eyes at Jaemin for always wanting to talk about something. “Chenle’s parents went on an important business trip so they asked me to take care of Chenle because he was sick.” He answered referring to their family friend’s son that he became friends with when they were still living in China. Renjun quickly looked at his lunch and minded his own business after giving what Jaemin wants.
Jaemin clasped his hands together and looked at Donghyuck. “Okay, Injun’s done. It’s your turn now, Hyuckie.” He said in a bossy manner.
Donghyuck sighed at his bestfriend’s eagerness to know everything that they had done. Donghyuck proceeded to tell his bestfriends what really happened that day. From him dropping his toothbrush to him walking to the convenience store. Donghyuck actually wanted to tell Jaemin about the cute guy yesterday because he couldn’t contain his feelings but the latter stopped him. Jaemin said that they should wait for Renjun to come back to school so Donghyuck won’t have to repeat his story twice. Donghyuck actually don’t mind repeating it but he just agreed. Thank god Renjun went to school today or else Donghyuck would lose his mind from containing all the giddy feelings inside him.
"He’s honestly way cuter than Jeno." Donghyuck gushed at his bestfriends while putting the beans in his packed lunch to Jaemin’s tray.
Jaemin had an expression that looks that he does not quite believe what Donghyuck was saying. "You said Jeno is the cutest guy you’ve ever seen so hearing this from you, I need to see that guy ASAP."
"You sure you wouldn’t steal him away from me once you see him?" Donghyuck asked while he was munching the crispy sides of his sunny side up egg.
Jaemin gasped. "I would never! I’m loyal to Jeno." he said proudly as if Jeno is the prize that he got from working hard. “You’re the one who’s crushing on my Jeno.” Jaemin playfully glared at Donghyuck. The latter laughed when he thought of the times Jaemin smacked his head because he couldn’t stop himself from gushing about Jeno’s beautiful eye smile.
"Yeah but I think I turned the cute guy off because I accused him of something he’s not and I literally screamed at his face." Donghyuck pouted.
“And because of your bad breath.” Renjun, who was silently listening to their conversation, added. Donghyuck didn’t pay him any attention because Jaemin’s constant teasing about that was enough to make his head hurt.
Jaemin chuckled at Renjun’s comment and continued. "Is 'dude what the fuck?' really the only thing you could think of?"
"Well, yes! He scared the living shit out of me." Donghyuck said, still pouting at the thought that he probably turned the cute guy off. "If you were in my situation, what would you do?" He asked Jaemin.
"I would turn around like the normal person I am and ask him if he needs something from me." Jaemin answered with his head held high.
Donghyuck rolled his eyes at the younger. "I did do that after but you? I highly doubt it. Knowing you, you’d probably scream your lungs out and scare the guy away."
"That's not true!" Jaemin said, pointing his chopsticks at Donghyuck.
"Yeah, sure" Donghyuck rolled his eyes at Jaemin again. “And also, he called me bro. That’s how hets address each other. What if he’s straight as a pole?” Donghyuck shared his another worry.
“Hyuck, honey. You’re cute. Everyone is gay for you.” Jaemin said assuring him. Renjun, who was sitting quietly beside them, also nodded in agreement.
“Aww Injunie, are you gay for me?” Donghyuck turned to the shorter guy while batting his eyelashes and with his hands on his cheeks. Donghyuck has a crush on Renjun and the older guy knows about it too.
“No way, Lee Donghyuck.” Renjun said, slapping his friend’s face playfully.
See, Renjun really isn’t Donghyuck’s ‘I want him to date me’ crush. The latter really just likes the former because he’s cute and really smart. He's just simply amazing. And also, Donghyuck feels like he's six foot tall (maybe there’s a little exaggeration here but that’s what he actually feels) whenever he’s with Renjun.
Donghyuck looked at Jaemin and pouted. “Renjun’s not gay for me though.” Donghyuck once again glanced at oldest guy at the table whose attention is not on them anymore.
“Doesn’t matter; he’s still gay.” Jaemin said dismissively.
The three of them finished their lunch and they all went back to their classroom. When the class started, Donghyuck and Jaemin proceeded to take down notes while Renjun had his head down behind them. I couldn’t get enough sleep last night because Chenle’s parents came home late Renjun said when he told his bestfriends that he would take a nap.
School ended with Renjun sleeping in all their remaining classes. Luckily, the teachers were too lazy to walk to the back of the classroom so Renjun wasn’t caught. Jaemin and Donghyuck, whose seats are infront of Renjun, also tried their best to cover their sleeping friend.
Donghyuck was waiting outside the locker room for Jaemin. Renjun went home first because he was still sleepy. After 10 minutes of waiting, Jaemin walked out of the locker room and approached his bestfriend who looked so bored.
“Hey, Hyuckie.”
“Let’s go.” Donghyuck looked up and fixed his backpack so they can go home already. Every Tuesday, Donghyuck would go home with Jaemin in the latter’s mother’s car. Donghyuck’s mother can’t pick him up on this day every week because of work and luckily, Jaemin’s mother’s day off is in the same day.
“Oh, but my groupmates and I decided to have a meeting today.” Jaemin said that made Donghyuck stop in his tracks.
He turned to Jaemin. “Groupmates? In Music?” Jaemin nodded. “You still have a month to prepare for that though.”
Jaemin shrugged. “They said the early, the better.”
“So, I’m going to walk today?” Donghyuck pouted.
Jaemin widened his eyes in shock. He had forgotten what day it was. “Sorry, Hyuckie. I already told my mom that she doesn’t need to pick me up today. I also forgot that you don’t have cram school.” Jaemin said and threw an apologetic look at his bestfriend.
Donghyuck sighed as he starts to walk home. This is the only day he’s actually free and just wanted to get home quickly to study a bit and sleep early but now, he needs to suffer from walking first before he gets to do all that. Who knows you might see that cute guy again, Jaemin told him earlier. Donghyuck sighs once again. He’s been hoping to see Mark again because it’s been so long since the last time I saw someone cute aside from Jeno (his actual words). He knows that it’s not impossible because he needs to pass Taeyong’s house, where the cute guy is staying, to get home but he also knows that it’s a weekday and there’s a possibility that the cute guy is at Seoul right now, attending a class in their university.
Sadly, as Donghyuck assumed, he didn’t see Mark that day.
Two weeks have passed and Donghyuck and his groupmates in Music have started working on their project. The students in the 12th grade Music class were separated in four groups. They are supposed to make their own song and perform it infront of the whole school by the end of the month for their school’s foundation day. Luckily, three (out of five) of Donghyuck’s members are in a band which makes it easier for them. Donghyuck and another member, Jacob, are assigned to write the lyrics and after that, the remaining members will arrange the song according to what they’ve written.
Donghyuck and Jacob have decided to talk about their lyrics through text and phone calls. Donghyuck knows he won’t be able to manage his time between his cram schools and meetings with Jacob and fortunately, the older guy understands that.
Donghyuck writes his lyrics in the car; on the way to school, cram school and home. Donghyuck can’t really insert the time he needs on coming up with lyrics on his busy schedule. He is good in almost everything but his time management skills are non-existent.
hey
im like??? halfway done with my lyrics
but i don’t think any of these makes sense
ughhh
(21:48)
actually, same
maybe we should meet on friday??
lets work on our lyrics together
(22:24)
but :c
i have cram school, remember?
cant really skip it, sorry
(22:26)
i’ll wait for you to finish then
(22:26)
whaaat
you’ll do that for me??????
you’ll skip your weekly movie marathon for ME???
i always knew you have a crush on me cobie :*
(22:28)
ew bitch no
and yes, i’ll wait for you
just don’t make me wait for too long
(22:29)
Their Music project has been taking too much of their time. Donghyuck rarely sees Renjun and Jaemin in the past week because they are both busy on their own projects. Our group is not as talented as yours, Hyuckie, Jaemin told him when he once asked them to hang out in his house and forget that they have a project to do for a second.
Donghyuck’s group members, in his amazement, finished working on their song in just a day. He never knew that those members (Dowoon, Younghoon and Jaehyung) are that talented. Also, he heard that their band is actually a big deal. Blame caveman Donghyuck for not knowing that. They’ve been practicing for their performance in a studio near their school. Sometimes, they would practice singing at school when some of their teachers let them prepare for the foundation day. Donghyuck also asked permission to his teachers in his cram schools if he could skip until the end of the month to focus on his project and surprisingly, they let him saying it’s okay since it’s for his grades. Donghyuck never skipped cram school before so he didn’t know if they were strict about missing a day of class.
Taeyong and Doyoung, his boyfriend, would sometimes visit and watch their practice. They also help making their song sound better since they are more experienced in that field. There are times that Donghyuck is tempted to ask Taeyong about Mark but decided against it. He’s pretty sure they’d tease him about it and won’t leave him alone.
The day of the performance came and Donghyuck is confident that his group will do great. His group members really did a good job in making the song and also Jacob, Taeyong and Doyoung for helping him with his lyrics.
Donghyuck went to the school gymnasium where the event is being held. He was really glad when he heard that only the 11th and 12th graders are here today because the lower years already done theirs yesterday. Donghyuck doesn’t know what would happen to him if their school insist on squishing all of the students in the gymnasium.
Donghyuck sat beside Jaemin who is obviously shaking from nervousness unlike Renjun who is calmly talking to his group members infront of them.
“Why did I take Music class instead of Dance, again?” Jaemin said and started biting his nails. Donghyuck shakes his head at his friend and stopped him from ruining his nails.
“Because you love me and Injun so much.” He answered.
“I wouldn’t be this nervous if I took Dance.”
Before the school year starts, the students need to choose among Dance, Music, and Theatre. Donghyuck and Renjun have been consistently taking Music while Jaemin takes Dance. But since it’s their last year in high school, Jaemin decided to take Music instead because I want to spend more time with you guys, he said to his bestfriends in which Renjun rolled his eyes at. That’s the only class we don’t have together. Don’t you get sick of seeing us every damn second? Because I do.
“You’ll be great, Nana. Don’t be too nervous.” Donghyuck assured his friend. Jaemin calmed down a bit when the older held his hand.
They quietly watched the performances of the Theatre and the Dance class from both 11th and 12th grade. All of their performances were really fun to watch. The students from the Theatre class did a musical and the other did comedy skits which made the principal laugh so hard causing his wig to almost fall off. Jaemin and Donghyuck almost fell off their seats from laughing so hard when they witnessed that.
The 11th grade Dance class did a Freestyle battle among themselves and 12th grade did a flash mob. Renjun almost held the guy sitting beside him in a choke hold (from shock) when the said student suddenly stood up and did a short krumping performance infront of him. You could’ve warned me that y’all are doing a flash mob, Renjun said when he apologized to the guy after their dance performance. The 12th grade Dance class added a special performance at the end which made Jaemin furious.
“I knew I should’ve taken Dance class again.” Jaemin grumbles in his seat after seeing Lee Jeno perform Troublemaker with a girl from the same class. “That bitch sure is lucky.”
Donghyuck shook his head at that.
The students from the 11th grade Music class are going back to their seats after doing a mini concert of their own. Donghyuck sincerely congratulated some of the students that he recognized.
Their turn came and they all stood up to go to the backstage. Renjun’s group is the first one who is going to perform. Both Jaemin and Donghyuck wished him good luck in which Renjun returned with a genuine smile. Renjun’s voice is very beautiful. Donghyuck and Jaemin hugged Renjun tightly when they first heard him sing. I can listen to you sing ALL DAY, Renjun, Donghyuck remembers Jaemin saying as he wipes his non-existent tears.
Renjun and his groupmates finished performing and unsurprisingly, they received a warm round of applause and a few shouts of praises (mostly directed at Renjun). The eldest of the trio went back to the backstage with a red face. It’s obvious he is not used to all the attention he received.
“I hope Jeno already went home. He can’t see me embarrass myself infront of the whole school.” Jaemin said, back to his nervous self.
Renjun smacked his head. “Stop saying that. You’ll do great, okay?” The older guy said in a gentle voice. Jaemin thanked and hugged both Renjun and Donghyuck before going to the stage with his group members.
Donghyuck started feeling nervous when he got into the stage. The last time he stood infront of many people was in grade school, when he did his valedictorian speech in their graduation. And he wasn’t nervous back then because he knew he earned that with his hard work.
Donghyuck glanced at the audience and if he was thinking clearly, he would think that the guy sitting beside his mom (the event today is an open house. his mom took a half day at work to fully support Donghyuck and his bestfriends) in the front row is the cute guy that he met that night but he was too nervous to confirm it.
“GO HYUCKIE WE LOVE YOU!” He heard Renjun shouting. He was obviously forced by Jaemin to do it. Donghyuck looked at his friends who are already back in their seats, cheering for him. He chuckled, his nervousness slowly fading away. He shoots his friends finger guns in which they received in the most exaggerated way.
Mark entered the school gymnasium where Taeyong said he is at. It’s massive and filled with high school students, teachers and parents. Mark walked to the front row to look for his older cousin. He decided to visit again to somehow escape from all the stress in Seoul. He was supposed to go straight to Taeyong’s house but the older forgot to give him a spare key the last time he visited so here he is now.
Mark sat at the vacant seat between Taeyong and an older woman. He was greeted by the older guy and his boyfriend, Doyoung, which he gladly returned with a smile. Taeyong informed the raven-haired guy that his son is going to perform a song. You and Doyoung already decided to adopt?, Mark asked in which the older guys blushed at. Taeyong later explained that the kid he used to babysit, who he also treats as his younger brother and son, is the one who is performing.
Mark then noticed the students standing on the stage. There’s a guy sitting behind the drums who is rushing to finish his burger. Damn, did he starve?, Mark chuckled at the thought. The other two are tuning their guitars, there’s a guy who is calmly sitting behind a keyboard who is quietly talking to the last member seated infront of him.
Mark listens to the soft tune of the keyboard as he scrolls through his phone. The man who is playing it started singing.
The man who doesn’t love you
I’ve always being envious to him
The words that come out from me, who is crying beside you, are only
“It’s okay, everything is alright”
Donghyuck laughed at Jacob when the latter asked him if they could write a song about his ex. “I thought you guys lasted for like a week only?” He asked still laughing.
Jacob pinched his arm and glared at him. “Yes but it still hurts you know!”
“It wasn’t even a serious relationship!” Donghyuck said, wiping the tears in his eyes.
Donghyuck ended up writing lyrics for Jacob’s ex since they both couldn’t think of other topics to write about. This is better than nothing, he said which made Jacob beam at him happily.
You’ve broken the gap in the middle of this season without making a sound
Don’t take a break
Stay here with me, always...
Mark quickly looked at the stage when the second guy started singing. He thinks the voice sounds familiar.
“She no longer needs me”
The more I want you
My reality gets heavier
I guess everything will be difficult after this hasty confession
Mark looked at the younger guy singing confidently on the stage. He recognizes him now. It’s the guy he met that night. To say that he’s in awe is an understatement. He wanted to go up to the stage to listen to Donghyuck closely. Mark never heard someone sing like that. The way the words flow out of his mouth, the way it sounds so beautiful when Donghyuck’s singing it.
Mark wonders if Donghyuck’s singing it for someone. He thought that whoever the person he’s singing it to, they’re very lucky.
“She no longer needs me” I want you more
Even if this reality is heavy and rough
I love you. I love you. With all my heart
“He’s so… beautiful.” Mark said unconsciously.
Taeyong who was quietly watching Donghyuck’s performance heard what his younger cousin said. He looked at Mark who is staring at the stage like he is on a trance.
Donghyuck’s group already finished performing but Mark still looks like he has been hypnotized. He cannot believe he just heard the most beautiful voice he has ever heard in person. Mark reminded himself to praise Donghyuck when he gets a chance to talk to the younger guy.
Donghyuck sighed in relief after their performance. Jacob hugged him tightly when they were both in the backstage.
“I bet my big ass that my ex cried after hearing our song.” He said smugly.
“Say goodbye to your big ass, then.” He replied and Jacob slightly pushed him. He laughed and went to congratulate the other members for doing a good job.
The event ended and the people are starting to exit the gymnasium. The trio went to the front row to greet their friends and Donghyuck’s mom who came to support them. Donghyuck called the attention of his mother and the older woman immediately ran to hug his precious son.
“You were so amazing, sweetie.” She pulled away from the hug and turned to her son’s bestfriends. “You too, boys. I’m so proud of you all.” She said as she patted Jaemin and Renjun’s head. The two boys thanked her and gave her a hug.
Taeyong and Doyoung also approached the trio to praise and congratulate them in which the three younger boys returned with grins and hugs. Taeyong looked behind him to check on Mark, if he’s still there. Donghyuck followed Taeyong’s eyes and that’s when he noticed the raven haired guy standing behind Taeyong. Mark was already staring at him and that made Donghyuck slightly red in the face.
Donghyuck couldn’t believe what he is seeing at the moment. It was really the cute guy. Taeyong saw the two boys staring at each other and decided to introduce Mark to everyone.
“Hyung, you never told us you have a cute cousin.” Jaemin said bluntly.
Taeyong and Doyoung laughed, already used to Jaemin’s bluntness.
Mark chuckled shyly and Donghyuck find it so adorable.
Renjun groaned and rolled his eyes; the youngest really doesn’t know when to shut up.
Donghyuck elbowed Jaemin’s sides, he finds him so embarrassing.
“It’s him.” Donghyuck whispered. Jaemin looked confused. “The cute guy I’ve been telling you.” Jaemin’s eyes widened and looked back at Mark. He agreed that the older guy is indeed cute but Jeno is still cuter.
Jaemin, being the embarrassing and the ever supportive bestfriend that he is, asked both Taeyong and Doyoung to help him and Renjun to bring their things to Donghyuck’s mother’s car. Before Donghyuck could ask why and tell them that they don’t even have things to bring to their car, Jaemin was already pushing older guys out the gymnasium.
Mark is just as clueless as he is. They both looked at each other and laughed. They started walking out of the gymnasium. Donghyuck decided to start a conversation. He can’t let this chance pass again.