ALPHA UNIVERSE #3: BEAUTIFUL TROUBLE

CHAPTER 23

Jisung doesn't know how long he will stay out of sight and just be invisible.

How long will he hide behind Renjun and Jeno, who are honestly and respectfully shorter than him?

His eyes were big as saucers, shaking like lifeless leaves the moment they landed on a specific spot. In front of the main counter, her scarlet hair, which shined a brighter orange under the light. Her clothes are pretty much the same as those he saw on the campus in the morning.

Same bar, same stool, same tension.

Are you kidding me?

"Johnnyyy hyyuunngg," Jeno cooed, aloud and teasing as it is, when the trio approached the counter.

The said bartender's face lit up, greeting them back with a wave and motioning for them to sit, as he still had a customer to serve.

Renjun saw the youngest acting timid, head hung low, and lips in a tight line.

He was worried, of course. But shortly after, when Jeno pointed to something or someone just a few seats from them, the Chinese alpha grinned.

"JISUNG, what do you want? My treat." He strongly emphasized his name, making the younger's eyes widening again, pleading and wanting to relay a message.

Renjun playfully flashed a quizzical look, an innocent smile, and flashy doe eyes, even though Jisung's panicked pheromones already gave away the warning.

"Jenoooo, JISUNG looked sick."

His said lover, who's already taking sips, just hummed, facing the two, who's one looks like he's ready to drop on his knees and beg.

Although funny and a unique sight, Jeno wrapped an arm around the Chinese's shoulder and pressed a soft kiss on his cheek.

"Let Jisung live, baby. Might as well escort you to the reserved room while he does his own."

Renjun lightly squealed and excitedly pecked at his lips.

Jisung was nearly close to crying as he gripped Renjun's sleeve.

"Hyung..."

"Oh! Johnny-hyung's coming. We'll get you back in an hour." Jeno winked as he dragged his lover with him, ripping the pure alpha's hold as well.

Well, Jeno didn't say to spoil the fun; he just doesn't want to see their dear youngest kneeling.

Besides, he's one of those who grew tired of hearing the youngest's rants about his bad decisions. Next to Jaemin, who locked him in a room and almost nagged him for a day.

Currently, Jisung saw Johnny a few meters away from him behind the counter, motioning for him to come.

Given that he doesn't want to interact with any other bartenders, be alone, and get his straight ass rammed in a room, he dragged his feet to his known seat.

He hopped on the stool where he saw the female beta downing shots while scribbling something on the textbook. His brows knitted at that.

"Surprised? Same. Even though I see her like that almost every day." Johnny shrugged and slid a bottle of red wine and a wine glass in front of the young pure alpha. "Help yourself. Jeno already paid for it."

"Thanks," Jisung lightly smiled, pouring half almost immediately.

Johnny shook his head at the sight. The boy is too busy to contemplate, and the girl is too busy trying hard to ignore his presence. It was already given by the pure alpha's nervous scent and the beta's small, stealing glances.