Love Bites

Haechan's New Friendship

NEXT DAY

In the morning, Taeyong woke up first. He looked over, frowning at how swollen his ankle was. He hoped Jaemin could walk...He didn't want to leave his baby with their parents. Taeyong decided to get out of bed and grab a sock. 

'I could sneak some ice up here for it at least,' he thought to himself.

He quietly went down the stairs. His dad was nowhere to be found, but his mother was up watching TV. She turned to look at him. 

Carefully, Taeyong slid out of bed and pulled on a sock, trying not to make the mattress creak. He paused, thinking.

Maybe I can sneak ice up there.

Just to help.

Quietly, he left the room.

Downstairs, the house was already awake in pieces. His mother sat in front of the TV, the glow flickering across her face.

She looked up the second he entered.

"Taeyong, why are you up so early? You still have an hour."

"I wanted to check what we have in the fridge," he said smoothly. "Maybe make something for you guys. And... I can make a list if you're missing anything."

Her eyes lingered on him. Then she nodded.

Taeyong didn't wait for her to change her mind. He moved into the kitchen, already pulling ingredients out.

Egg dumplings.

Rice.

Something simple.

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Renjun's POV

I woke up to Jeno's hair all on my cheek. We fell asleep watching movies together. I shook him awake because I needed to use the bathroom. 

"Nono," I said quietly, shaking him.

 "Hm?" 

Back to sleep. I couldn't help but smile. 

" Jeno, come on. Wake up. We need to get ready for the day. " I tried again. 

He rolled over dramatically. "Ughh, fine, I'm up." He said.

 I moved to get out of bed and went straight into the bathroom.

Jeno's POV

I watched him leave, half-awake and smiling.

His hair was a mess.

Still... ridiculously cute.

I got up slowly and grabbed clothes for both of us. The shower turned on, steam already fogging the bathroom door. I joined my lover who was already washing up.

While under the water, my thoughts drifted.

Jaemin.

I wonder if we could all hang out today.

Just us.

Me, him, and Renjun.

Yeah... that sounds nice.

"Jeno! Come on! You've been in there forever!" 

Renjun's voice snapped me out of it. When did he get out?

"Yeah, yeah—relax," I called back.

And rushed.