Ruthless | Nomin

Chapter 15

Jeno looked around the classroom before finding Jaemin in a compromising position with an alpha female. At first he thought to approach and make sure Jaemin was okay but then he saw the subtle glances and smirks they had on their faces and he smirked too. He wouldn't play Jaemin's game, though. He'd win by letting Jaemin think he won and ultimately biting Jaemin back.

It was childish yes but Jeno was still young enough to let himself be childish every one in a while. So class commenced with Jaemin sticking close to the alpha girl and Jeno ignoring their antics. He saw how unsatisfied Jaemin was with his reaction and he felt victorious. He was going to give in since Jaemin seemed utterly devastated over the lack of attention but then Jaemin got up and walked over to him. 

"Jeno~ don't ignore me~" He whined. Jeno held back the urge to smirk and listened to the teacher intently. Jaemin continued to pester him until the teacher said something about partners.

"Once you've picked a partner come tell me and I'll assign you a country." The teacher stated. Jaemin smirked and dashed to the teacher so that he was the first to get to her. 

"Me and Lee Jeno will be partners. I'm Na Jaemin." Jaemin said excitedly. The teacher chuckled at this.

"I know who you are sweetie. Your country is Italy." She stated sweetly giving Jaemin a packet with his and Jeno's name on it. He smiled and rushed back to Jeno. 

"You have to talk to me, now. We're partners." Jaemin smirked deviously.

Jeno held his hand out for the paper and Jaemin handed it over willingly. As he went shove it in Jeno's face teasingly he felt a sharp pain on his waist causing him to yelp. 

"Ow Jeno that hurt!" Jaemin whined rubbing at his waist, which had been pinched by Jeno.

"I win." Jeno hummed triumphantly before snatching the paper gently and reading over it with a victorious grin. 

"Technically, I won. I caused more damage. That's how fights work." Jaemin corrected with pride.

"Yeah, sure." Jeno responded sarcastically.

"So you admit it! I win again! Jaemin, 2 and Jeno, none!" Jaemin cheered quietly. Jeno just chuckled at his antics and let it happen. He was okay with losing as long as it's Jaemin who's winning.

The large group of boys walked down the street, joyously teasing Jeno and Jaemin for their "cute little fight" that occurred earlier.  Jaemin continuously boasted about how Jeno admitted his loss and Jeno just walked calmly and quietly with a very faint smile on his face. 

"You do know you're only winning because he's letting you right? Like be proud that you can make the almighty brooding Jeno soft but don't try your luck with other pure bloods or alphas that you don't know. I'm not trying to discredit you but be safe okay? Don't let it get to your head." Yukhei uttered with concern. His voice low so that only Jaemin could hear it. Jaemin nodded with a soft smile in response. 

"Don't worry, Xuxi. I know that." Jaemin responded sweetly. Yukhei smiled with the boy and ruffled his hair affectionately before letting Jaemin return to his boasting and getting on with teasing Jeno. 

They soon arrived at Jaemin's house, their typical hangout spot since his sister and parents were almost never home and very trusting. The boys burst through the door of Jaemin's very clean house and froze upon seeing Jaemin's father staring at the boys with a cup of tea hanging in midair. Jaemin was first to break out of the shock-induced trance.

"Dad! You didn't tell me you'd be back so soon, is mom here too? I thought you guys extended the trip?!!" Jaemin exclaimed as he bounded over and flopped on his dad, excitedly shaking him in a tight embrace. Mr. Na chuckled at his son's antics before returning the affection.

"She went out to the store for groceries and we finished up earlier than expected. I'll tell her to get extra for your friends. How's my favorite boy?" Mr. Na asked as he placed kisses all over Jaemin's forehead and cheeks causing him to giggle. The remaining boys sat themselves down around the living room and watched the wholesome moment in silence with small smiles gracing their lips.

"I've been great! Look, I made new friends!" Jaemin exclaimed excitedly jumping up and gesturing to his friends to stand up so his father could meet them.

"Dad, this is Jeno. He was meanie at first but his friends were cute so they became our friends." Jaemin said as he wrapped his hands around Jeno's shoulders before shoving him away playfully to collect Jisung. This caused his friends and father to laugh.

"This is Jisungie! He is literally the cutest thing I've ever seen. You're a grandpa now because this is my son. I had to give Chenle to Hyuck so that they could date. They aren't dating yet." Jaemin winked causing Jisung and Chenle to light up like flares. The boisterous laughter continued.

"Last but not least, this is Markie. He'll be Chenle's dad, too. Whenever he confesses to Hyuck and stops acting like a wimp. He's also giving parents everywhere a run for their money." Jaemin explained cutely. It was then Mark and Donghyuck's turn to blush. The boys all calmed down after a while. They shared with Jaemin's dad what they'd been up to. Jaemin's dad shared stories of Japan and Jaemin's childhood.

About an hour later, Mrs. Na came through the door with, what appeared to be, an endless amount of groceries. The boys got up to help unload the car and put the groceries away. Jaemin, Jeno, Chenle, Renjun, and Mrs. Na worked on putting things away while the rest brought in the bags and they were finished in no time. 

"Oh! Mom and Dad, Sungchan goes to my school again." Jaemin pouted as they were trying to decide on what to make for dinner.

"WHAT?!?!?!?!?"