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Summer storms are not for everybody, the loud rumble of the sky can be terrifying to some but the contrast between the gray color that the once blue sky takes and the different shades of lighting is incomparable.
It is no secret that waking up to the sound of thunder when it’s insanely hot outside is one of Renjun’s favorite things in the world. He’s a believer of there being beauty in everything, even more, when rain is falling and streets get that particular earthy smell that only happens after.
But, if there is something he particularly enjoys about weather like this, it’s how Jeno and him get to spend it together and there is nothing in the entire universe that he’d rather do than be with his boyfriend.
Jeno is everything, and he’s the person Renjun loves most. From his perspective, Jeno is perfection in person as every single thing about him is special (he swears it’s a completely unbiased opinion) – the way his smile always reaches his eyes, how gentle and unintentionally funny he is. Jeno is the type of person to make sure you’re okay even when he himself is going through a hard time.
Renjun likes to think of him as the shining star that guides him back home on a dark night.
Having moved in only a few weeks prior, they hadn’t really had the chance to do one of their favorite activities together in their newly shared apartment as they always had somewhere to be, people to meet up but a stormy day seemed to be the perfect excuse to cancel any plan to stay at home and take a nap. Which is exactly what they did.
It’s a rainy Saturday night and Renjun finds himself tangled with his boyfriend in the small space they are currently sleeping in. With his arms wrapped around him, Jeno has his face completely buried on his neck, where he would leave small kisses every time Renjun moved, even just a little.
Ever since they started seriously dating this is how they envisioned their future would be, just the two of them enjoying the smallest yet dearest things in each other’s company.
They first met on Renjun’s 20th birthday, who happened to take all of his friends to the laser tag place where Jeno worked. Small world.
Jeno felt his heart tingle the moment Renjun introduced himself, then when he heard him laugh and maybe he died a little when he winked at him after he had been caught staring.
Things only happened to get better after that.
Being honest with himself, Renjun didn’t expect their “relationship” to actually work at first, mainly because he didn’t know anything about this guy, other than his workplace. They went to universities on opposite sides of the city and they couldn’t see each other all that often, but Jeno would always take time out of his day to send him good morning texts. He seemed lovely and there was no denying how cute he was, so Renjun decided to give him a chance.
Lucky for him, things turned out to be more than just fine because Jeno had amazed him in every way whenever they were out together, making it almost impossible not to fall in love at his feet from how charming he is.
Renjun doesn’t remember enjoying rainy weather before as much as he does now or, more specifically, ever since he started dating Jeno.
Their first kiss happened on the third date, just a few months after they met. The day started out with clear skies and hot weather, perfect to get together.
It was Jeno who suggested going out for a picnic at the park near his university, he was the one in charge of organizing the whole thing — because Jeno is a hopeless romantic and there’s nothing he enjoys more than making sure someone feels loved and appreciated.
The joy of it didn’t last very long though, because not even thirty minutes of them hanging out, it started pouring. Jeno at that moment felt so incredibly embarrassed, having checked the weather predictions a thousand times there were no indications of a storm coming, otherwise, they would’ve never been out like that.
Somehow, the moment they locked hands and started running, they let go of every worry. The sound of both their giggles mixed up with the sound of heavy rain falling, made everything seem perfect. It felt natural.
And, something had completely shifted by the time they found shelter. Maybe it was the wet hair all over Renjun’s forehead, how he would jump on the different puddles they found along the way or how the water drops on his face made his eyes even shinier but it was at that exact moment that Jeno couldn’t fight back the urge to kiss him anymore. He dropped the wicker basket he had in his hand and closed the space that separated them.
He was cold and maybe his lips were a little shaky, but something about the other made him feel warm like never before so when he saw Renjun standing there he knew he had to do it.
The rest is history.
By the time Renjun wakes up, it’s already 10pm. He doesn’t remember falling asleep, just that the last time he checked the clock it read 6:27pm.
“Babe.” He mumbles. “Get off me, I’m hungry.”
His words don’t do anything for Jeno — in fact, he brings Renjun closer to him, doing the exact opposite of what he was asked. As expected.
“There’s nothing to eat.” Jeno replies back, nuzzling his neck. “I can run to the store around the corner and get you something, though.”
A smile appears on Renjun’s lips because, of course, Jeno would offer to do that. Even without asking for it, he will always be willing to do anything for him.
That sweet gesture makes him forget, momentarily, about how irresponsible it is of them to just ignore the lack of food in their apartment.
“Or, you can continue sleeping and I’ll just go there myself, get something for the both of us.”
Jeno shakes his head, tickling him with his hair. It makes Renjun giggle, and oh how heavenly it is to hear that. “Do you not wanna be seen with me?”
Imagine. Only someone that’s not in their right mind wouldn’t want to be seen with him. Renjun knows he’s lucky, he got the whole package in one man and he couldn’t be any happier about it.
“My sweet, my love, my Jeno.. if I don’t get off this couch right now we’re both going to have a problem.” His tone is threatening, all talk, nothing Jeno and his puppy eyes can’t fix in just a second. “I really need to pee.”
Jeno rolls his eyes. “I thought you were hungry.”
“I’m just making stuff up to get me out of here, honestly.” Half a lie, he does need to use the toilet.
From each other they have learnt not to take everything so seriously, it’s nice to have someone you can lightheartedly joke around with on the daily. It’s even better when it’s the person you love, the one you see yourself growing old with, the man who has held you so many times in his arms at night that now falling asleep without him is hard.
They are best friends, and they’re in love. It's the most beautiful thing that’s happened to both of them and they wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.
“If you’re going to the store, I’m coming with.” Jeno announces, following behind Renjun who runs to the bathroom.
Renjun stops in his tracks, turning to look at his boyfriend. Jeno is gorgeous, from head to toe. It’s embarrassing the amount of times he’s caught staring at him, but he simply can’t get enough of it and he doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon because any excuse is good to remind Jeno, and himself, that there’s only one of him.
After what seems like forever, he manages to say what he wanted from the moment he turned around. “Put on a shirt first, though.”
“Only if you ask nicely.” Jeno teases, and it makes Renjun scoff. “If you give me a kiss I may consider it, too.”
Renjun shrugs, biting the insides of his mouth to stop himself from grinning. “You’ll get sick if you don’t.”
Last time Jeno got sick, it was days before his birthday. He caught a stomach bug and spent the entire night running a fever and kneeling in front of the toilet, weak from all the vomiting. It was messy, absolute hell. Lucky for him, Renjun was by his side the entire time — rushing in and out of the room, he had the whole medicine cabinet laid out on their bathroom floor, as well as cold compresses that would barely stay on his forehead, trying to find at least one thing to help his boyfriend before he became completely dehydrated.
Truly something neither of them want to happen ever again.
“And, I might die of a broken heart if you don’t.” Jeno is gentle with his words, and even after years of being together, they still manage to make Renjun shy.
He’s as sweet as they come, every part of him and he’s obsessed with it — in a good way. Renjun enjoys the tender touches that get lost between the sheets, every good morning kiss that tastes a little bit like coffee, the warmth Jeno radiates the second he walks into the room. He is his safe space, he is home.
The hand resting on Renjun’s waist makes him feel butterflies, every single time. It’s embarrassing. “So?” Jeno’s free hand cups his face, long fingers caressing his cheek.
“Don’t you always get things your way?” Renjun asks, wetting his lips. “I will always give you what you want.”
The truth behind asking for a kiss lies within the fact that Jeno really enjoys the feeling of being wanted, desired, and he can’t help but feel that way whenever Renjun is all over him. It may seem silly, stupid even, but hearing him say those words drives him crazy and it’s the one thing he will never get over, how such a simple sentence can bring him so close to the edge, making him feel ready to risk it all.
Jeno stays focused on his lips, hungry, like it’s been years since the last time he had a taste of them. It isn’t until Renjun wraps his arms around his neck that their eyes meet, and in that moment Jeno fully sees him. Glistening eyes under the dimmed lights in the living room make him look as beautiful as ever, just like the first time he saw him up close.
Falling in love with Renjun was easy, and doing so is the one thing he’s one hundred percent sure he will never regret because Renjun is his favorite person, his person, and there isn’t anyone else he could have that type of connection with.
And, God, Jeno feels on top of the world when the last thing he sees before being pulled into a kiss is Renjun’s dimples pop out, because they only appear when he’s genuinely smiling. He has never doubted his love for him, but he loves being reminded of it, even if it’s by the smallest actions.
“I love you so much.” Jeno breathes out, pressing their foreheads together.
They say love hurts, but not for them. It’s always been easy, uncomplicated and, without a doubt, the best thing they share.
“Do you love me enough to run with me to the store and get something to eat before they close and I lose my mind?” Renjun raises an eyebrow, teasing.
The way Jeno rolls his eyes makes him laugh. “Mm, guess I do.”
Intimate moments like these happen every day, just the two of them in each other’s arms right in the middle of their living room, giggling their way through life, there’s nothing particularly special about it but Renjun wishes he could stop time and stay like that forever.
Jeno’s chest is probably the most comfortable place on earth, and nobody other than Renjun gets to know about it. He’s the only one who gets to make himself comfortable there, listening to his heartbeat… it brings a smile to his face. “I love you so much more, by the way.” He whispers.
To most people a summer storm, by definition, is a violent weather condition followed by chaos but, in a way, for Jeno and Renjun it’s been marked as a before and after in their lives, a reminder of one of their firsts together and, the beginning of everything.