Ice Cream | NoMin

Chapter 13

Jeno was unaware that Jeein had already arrived, and it seems that the first thing she did upon arrival was to head over to Jaemin.

Why are they smiling like that too? Were they so happy to see each other?

Does he seem like bothering them or something if he calls Jaemin right now?

Is their plan to bake cupcakes still going to happen? However, if he calls Jaemin right now, he will appear to be a horrible guy who just disrupted such an important moment, or whatever it is.

But if he doesn't do that, there's a chance Jaemin will be upset again, and that's the last thing he'll do.

This is difficult.

Jeno moves his sight away from where he was looking and lets out a long sigh. He then frowns and decides to return later, thinking to himself that there is always another time.

It's a difficult choice for him.

But just as he was ready to leave, someone grabbed his hand to prevent him from leaving, and when he turned around to see who it was, he found Jaemin standing there.

Even though he is grinning at Jeno, a look of intense interest can be seen on his face. "You're already here. You should have called me Jeno-yah." He whispered it, causing the older to redden his cheeks just a little bit.

Why is he continuously blushing when he's around this guy? Jeno doesn't like Jaemin that way the last time he remembers, but according to Donghyuck, Jeno does and he's not simply aware of it.

Whatever it is, what matters is that they will bake cupcakes together.

The older is trying to hide his embarrassment by carefully massaging his nape. If Jaemin didn't see him, he must have left right now. "Thought you were busy." He replied gently as they both looked at Jeein, who was also smiling at them.

"I'm waiting for you. She just got back here and accompanied me at the same time while waiting for you."

"Really?" He smiled shyly. "I thought you had plans with her."

"What? No, I will never ditch you over her. Why would I do that if I already made a plan with you?" Jaemin shook. "I told you there's nothing going on between us."

Jeno gasped. "I-I know. I'm j-just saying and you don't have to explain." 

"Well, communication is the key." He winks. “I will still tell you everything even if you’re not asking.”

To stop himself from smiling, Jeno nibbled the insides of his cheeks, and he eventually found himself brushing his hair slowly. "Are you for real?"

After a brief chuckle, Jaemin nodded as he pushed the older closer to him and dragged him till he was entirely inside. Jeein was watching them as she shook her head and prepared to go. She had just gotten back and intended to rest, but she made the decision to check on their school to see whether it is doing well and if the outcome was satisfactory.

"Oh, you must be Jeno."

Jeno smiled and nodded. "H-Hi."

"I thought Jaemin was joking when he said that you too are getting along now. That's very nice to hear, actually.”

“I think so too.”

“Yeah right. When Jaemin said that, I think he’s just making things up because that’s impossible but after seeing you today, I think he’s telling the truth.”

“Why would I lie about that?” 

“I don’t know. Maybe it’s because of your desperation. You know, it’s really great for the two of you, especially for Jaemin because his sightseeing season is over."