Dream (Norenmin)

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Their first weekend together they spent pretty laid back. They helped Renjun unpack and get settled with him having a few things to go get next week. Jeno was uneasy for all of Sunday and couldn't sleep at all that night. He tried, he let Jaemin and Renjun cuddle him, sing to him, massage him. Nothing worked, so yes by the time the 10 am trial came around he was too tired to think about it. Maybe it's for the best, maybe it will be easier to get through.

His boyfriends accompany him much to his reluctance, he would rather they not be subjected to the details but they want to be there for him and deep down he knows he needs them. They sit together on the bench, Jeno in the middle of course. They hold his hands and try to just be a silent comfort for him. When the judge walks in they both feel him start to shake and Jaemin quickly reminds him to try a coping mechanism, Which that in its self makes him calm down. The three guys who assaulted him walk in with their heads down, seemingly ashamed of themselves, but probably an act.
Most of it goes by in a blur but when he's called to the stand and has to actually face them he puts on a brave face and walks up. At first he can't look them in the eye but then he remembers that his boyfriends are here and supporting him and they think he is strong so he will be strong.
Their lawyer asks him some questions trying to make him out to be the bad guy, trying to make him sound like he asked for it but he held his head up high and held his ground.
In the end they were convicted and in a few weeks they will have a sentencing hearing. Jeno is just relieved it's almost over. When the judge drops the gavel dismissing the court he breathes a big sigh of relief earning a back rub from both sides of him. He doesn't move to stand immediately, because in all honesty on his way back to his seat when he had to be close to his attackers his legs felt like jelly and he almost thought he wasn't going to make it.
"Thank you for being here for me, even though I told you not to." He softly looks at his boyfriends before finishing.
"Sometimes I don't realize just how much strength you two actually give me. I appreciate it so much, so now I'm going to buy you lunch because I'm starving." Jaemin and Renjun giggle at his cuteness and both of them are relieved since he had no appetite this morning.
He finally stands and goes up and thanks the lawyers who are working hard for him and thank them for allowing him to sit with his boyfriends.
"Thank you for everything, I was so scared but I had no reason to be." His lawyer smiles softly and pats his shoulder.
"You are so welcome Jeno and just to let you know it is your choice wether you want to come to the sentencing hearing or not. Also I got word yesterday that the owner of the club has filed suit as well so that should add to their sentence since I don't think any of them can afford to pay the fines." Jeno sighs again and shakes his hand before bringing his boyfriends over to meet him, Jeno even offers to take him to lunch but he declines since he has lunch with his wife everyday.
They go of course to Jae and Tae's bar so they can fill them in on the good news. They have a mini celebration and of course Jaehyun covers the tab.
After a long emotional day they are happy to be home again.
"I can't wait for time to just focus on school and you guys. I'm so glad this is over." Jeno says snuggling his loves on the couch.
"Me too, but you were so brave today. I'm so proud of you." Jaemin says softly while Renjun just hums and continues to trace his hand down Jeno's arm.
Jeno smiles and snuggles in more.
"Can you guys just hold me tonight? Like all night, don't let go." He says softly.
"Of course, let's go get in bed and we can cuddle and talk about anything and everything." Renjun says quietly, they both agree of course and they all start their nightly routines. Since the bathroom isn't that big Jeno goes first while the other two straighten up their small messes and get their school things ready. They just started living as a threesome but already have the routine down. When Jeno finishes, Jaemin goes next so Renjun helps Jeno gather his school stuff and plug in all the laptops to charge. Renjun then leads Jeno to the bed and kisses him briefly before telling him to get in and wait for them. Jaemin walks in and quickly does what he needs to so he can crawl in and cuddle Jeno.
"I love you baby." Jeno says softly kissing his head.
"I love you too Jen." He sighs and snuggles to his side and waits for Renjun who leans over and kisses Jaemin goodnight first then Jeno.
"I love you Jaemin. I love you Jeno. Goodnight." They both respond with their I love you's and good nights and hold each other until they fall asleep. For Jeno it doesn't take that long as the exhaustion of not sleeping the night before and the emotional toll of the day have wore him out.

The next morning as the sun peaks through the window shade just a tad, the alarm clock beeps annoyingly waking them. One by one they groan and roll away to get ready for their day. Jaemin is the first to brush his teeth then he comes back and changes so he can start breakfast. Renjun goes next but Jeno still wants to stay in bed and contemplates not going to class at all but in the end decides he needs to get back some normalcy in his life.