NCT One-Shots

Wanna Be Yours pt.2|NoRenMinHyuck

"How was it with Jeno?", Renjun asks, instantly regretting it.

He didn't want to bring it up but he couldn't stop himself. Whether from curiosity or to play his part of being a caring friend, he didn't know.

"It was good", Haechan answers. "How was it with Jaemin?"

"Nice."

An awkward silence falls over them, both wanting to ask the same questions unbeknownst to each other.

Are we okay?

Do you mind?

What are we now?

Are you jealous?

"What-"

"Are you-"

They speak at the same time and laugh, the situation easing them.

"You go first", Haechan says.

"I was just gonna...",.his voice dies down as he realizes how silly his question is.

"You were just gonna what?"

"I was gonna ask if you're okay. You're not usually this awkward." Renjun forces a laugh that doesn't reach his eyes. The brunet notices but doesn't say anything.

"I am. Are you?"

"Yeah."

Haechan rolls his eyes. "And you're telling me I'm being awkward. Also, why are you all the way over there?"

Crap, he noticed.

Renjun shuffles closer to the male, trying to maintain a few inches of distance. He doesn't wanna be too close, not while his heart still speeds up if Haechan does anything but also feels ready to shatter every time he gets reminded of his unrequited feelings.

It's still too much for Haechan so he closes the space between them, letting their arms brush against each other. He feels his friend stiffen beside him. He shoots him a confused look but Renjun shakes his head.

"What were you gonna say earlier?"

"I forgot."

When all Renjun does is nod, Haechan lets out a sigh.

"What's happening right now? Why do you feel so distant? Are you mad I left you? Did I do something?"

How is Renjun supposed to explain that he's being distant because he's trying to forget all the thoughts he's not supposed to have about him? How is he supposed to explain that a rush goes through his body just by being near him but it's not supposed to mean anything? How is he so supposed to explain that he badly wished he hadn't went with Jeno making him feel the need to go with Jaemin even if he did enjoy hanging out with him?

"'M sorry", the ravenette mumbles. "I just don't really know what's happening either."

And because Renjun is stupid, he locks the brunet in a hug that leads to them cuddling. He tries to ignore how right it feels and just focus on the show they're watching. Haechan is still suspicious but having Renjun hold him is enough for the moment.

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"What's wrong with you three?" Jeno asks, joining them against the lockers.

"What do you mean?" Jaemin asks.

"Haechan looks like he wants to punch you, you look like you're trying to challenge him and Renjun is wondering what's with you two."

The three boys exchange a look before breaking it, none responding to light-haired male.

After a minute, he laughs. "Okay so either you can talk this out right now or put it on pause 'cause I wanna borrow Haechan."