The Only Sunflower Growing Beside Thorny Rosebushes [Enhypen X Male Reader]

"A Sunflower That Even Droops Low"

After having lunch,M/N was forced to accept Jay's kind invitation to visit his house but they needed to stop by his house first so he could get some clothes just in case rain would fall as he was at Jay's mansion.Once they stopped at the house,they all stepped out and looked at the simple one-story house that could fit a five person family.As M/N opened the gate and headed for the door,the boys admired the simplicity of the place.They were only brought back to the fact they were outside the front gate the moment they heard a door closing,they went in the house and felt a sense of slight safeness when they looked around.The interior was simple and fitting for a person that didn't have much money,Sunghoon walked past the entrance and his eyes instantly went onto the picture frames on the shelves nearby.He looked at them before he knew it was M/N's pictures with his family,they all gathered around him and got an individual picture frame before they went to the couch so they could see the pictures.

As they were inspecting the pictures,M/N watched from his bedroom by peeking out the door.He let out a soft sigh as he was already in some comfortable clothes which was just a combination of a fluffy and oversized white fur sweater with a inner shirt inside,a comfortable pair of gray sweatpants,a soft bonnet that sported white and gray stripes,and some simple gray and white vans.He went out with his bag that had other clothes he could use and walked to them,Niki heard soft steps and smiled when he saw M/N,the boy gave him the same smile before he spoke "You guys finished looking at my family pictures?I'm much different from what I look there,I was still in my childish years in those after all".Jay nodded as he stood up with all the frames in his hand "We just did,don't worry",he replaced them in their places before he turned to M/N "You don't need to worry about your school uniform,I can ask our maids at the mansion to wash it along with mine".M/N knew he couldn't reject the offer and brought out his uniform that was already on a hanger,Jake took it to lessen the things M/N had to carry and,at once,they went to exit the house.

After the boys got their shoes back on and M/N turned off all the lights,they went out the door and let M/N lock the door with his key.As they walked to the car,M/N laughed at how careful Jake was with his uniform "Hyung,I think you're going a bit over the line with making sure my clothes don't get dirty".Jake let out a simple guffaw as he passed the open front gate "For your information,I know how special these sunflower designs are to you and don't want to ruin them",M/N shook his head as he laughed once again but softly.He knew he was gonna be stuck with them like Dorothy with her new friends in "The Wizard Of Oz",however,he liked that instance just as the way the Tin Man liked the fact he was able to attain a heart of his own.

TIMESKIP

It didn't take long for Jay and M/N to arrive to the mansion without the others since they had to change out of their clothes,Jay's driver parked the car that they the boys usually used in the property and gave Jay a nod.The other laughed before he took M/N's hand "Let's head in,my parents haven't seen me bring a friend here that isn't rich so its gonna be a great way to introduce you",M/N softly giggled before he walked out the parked vehicle with him.They went in the house and were instantly greeted by Jay's parents,his father went to M/N and shook his hand "You must the lucky winner from the competition,I extend my congratulations to you getting in the university!".The 17-year-old shyly thanked him as he felt rather new to being greeted in such way,the 19-year-old by his side pat his shoulder before he took his bag "You talk with mom and dad,I'll get your things into my room because that's the only place you can sleep at that isn't the living room".M/N gave him a nod and watched Jay walk to the staircase,he was being led to the living area by his parents as Jay stepped up the stairs with M/N's bag in his hold.

Once Jay got to his room,he got an message update from Jake that said he and the boys were getting closer to the mansion.He responded with a short but appropriate message before he fixed M/N's clothes in his closet after moving some of his to get some vacant spaces,he put the shoes that were in a simple plastic bag at the shoe cabinet by the side of his closet as he laughed.He looked at the flower-adorned shoes of M/N as he laughed "He really likes flowers,huh?",however,he heard his mother call his name and swiftly closed the shoe cabinet door before he went out.As he ran down the stairs,he smiled seeing M/N was sporting a comfortable smile as he was talking with his father.He went to him and sat in between them "Don't mind me,just making sure my friend won't hear my dad boast about how successful he is in the travel industry",his father chuckled "Oh,don't worry.He said he's all ears for it,but I didn't do as such because of a certain something".M/N cleared his throat before he went to get some water,he had to be honest that he hated the fact Jay's parents talked about their difference in finances were so big just as a 'certain something' but he could only express the bottled up feelings of frustration in him since it unintendedly made him feel small and underestimated.

As he was getting a glass mug,he could hear soft steps behind him.He turned around and saw Jay was looking at him "Hyung,why did you follow me?",the other gave him a smile as he walked closer to fill the distance in between them "To make sure you won't hurt yourself,that's all".He leaned close before he whispered "Unless you want me to help you calm your nerves down,all you need to do is to ask",M/N turned red before he swiftly turned around and got a pitcher from the fridge so he could fill his cup with water.He yelped when Jay's hand turned him around and carefully placed the glass mug filled with cold water down onto the counter behind him,Jay let out a small hum before he spoke softly "Come on,let me have a chance at what Hijun did to you.That could help you forget all the negative thoughts in your head,won't you like that?".He chuckled when M/N shut his eyes tight,he kissed him sweetly as he caressed M/N's neck with his right hand.As if the kiss was comfortable,he slithered his tongue in as he held the boy's hands down.He could feel his heart race when M/N placed his hands on his neck and pull him close,he wrapped his arms around M/N's waist as their eyes were closed in comfortability.Jay pulled away when he felt a wild hunger in him "Ah...I almost did the same thing Hijun did to you...",M/N laughed "Well,I can't blame anyone for my soft lips~".Jay softly chuckled and hugged him "You and I are not different,I want you to know that.You and I may be different in economic statuses but money isn't the only thing that makes the world work the way it is,so please don't feel small at what my parents say",M/N rested his head on his shoulder "That's a promise I'm willing to make but very sure to break,hyung".Jay pat the back of his head as he let out another chuckle "Then I'll make you won't break it,simple",M/N let out a giggle before he went back to the living room with the glass mug in his hand and Jay clinging onto his arm.

After a few minutes of talking at the couch,the boys finally arrived and went in with different clothes on.M/N waved at them as Jake and Jay hugged each other like the close friends they were,on the other hand,Sunghoon and Heeseung waved back at the boy.With the whole gang there,Jay's parents excused themselves to give them some personal space.Heeseung went by M/N's side and pat his shoulder "So,how was meeting aunt and uncle?",M/N let out a soft laugh before he explained everything that happened when they weren't there.Sunghoon wasted no time to go by M/N's right as the others listened earnestly while standing,Heeseung noticed when M/N got to a certain part that he gave Jay a small wink.He didn't mind it at all but Sunghoon was bothered by it,the other needed to know what was going on with the two and made sure he found a golden door of opportunity to show up so he could learn the reason why M/N winked at Jay.

TIMESKIP

Once night fell,they were all eating dinner at the kitchen.M/N laughed as Jay told his experiences as a child with Jay's parents feeling rather glad M/N was exhibiting signs of closeness rather than distancing from him,his mother spoke out of the blue "So,I'm sure you're not always financially ready considering you were born middle class".M/N nodded "All my money is just from the bank,I deposit half of it and use the remaining bills.After that,I let the interest do its work to increase the amount of money I have in my bank account",Jay clapped "That is what we call growing up financially,even if none of my friends and myself can do".M/N gave him a raised eyebrow "Except for me,hyung",Jay laughed "Yes,except for you".On the other hand,Sunghoon was still bothered at the sudden closeness of the two and had to wait a bit longer as he thought : "I wonder what made them so close.....I need to know"