𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄 •ﻌ• [ᴄʜᴇɴᴊɪ]

8: ꜱʟᴇᴇᴘᴏᴠᴇʀ ɪɴᴠɪᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴ

During break, Chenle made his way to the cafeteria, feeling a little more awake after surviving his morning classes. The makeup had done a decent job of masking his exhaustion, but he knew the real challenge was maintaining his energy throughout the day. He spotted his friends at their usual table and made his way over, sliding into the seat between Jisung and Renjun.

❝Hey, Chenle!❞ Haechan greeted enthusiastically, his bright smile contagious. ❝How's it going?❞

❝Hey, Haechan. Just trying to stay awake,❞ Chenle replied with a small chuckle.

❝Same here,❞ Mark said, stifling a yawn. ❝Classes are killing me today.❞

As they chatted, Jaemin leaned forward, a mischievous glint in his eyes. ❝So, we were thinking... How about a sleepover this weekend?❞

❝A sleepover?❞ Chenle echoed, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. He hadn't been to a sleepover in ages, and the idea of spending the night with his new friends sounded both thrilling and daunting.

❝Yeah!❞ Jeno chimed in. ❝It's been a while since we all hung out properly. We can order pizza, watch movies, play games. It'll be fun!❞

Everyone around the table seemed enthusiastic, nodding and smiling at the idea. Chenle felt a flutter of anxiety in his chest. While the sleepover sounded great, he was worried about his ongoing struggle with sleeplessness and how it might affect the night.

❝Count me in,❞ Renjun said, nudging Chenle. ❝What about you, Chenle?❞

Chenle hesitated, glancing around the table. His gaze landed on Jisung, who was looking at him expectantly, his eyes bright and a small smile playing on his lips.

Jisung leaned in closer, his proximity causing Chenle's heart to skip a beat. ❝Are you coming too, Chenle?❞ Jisung asked, his voice soft and inviting.

Chenle swallowed hard, feeling his cheeks heat up. The way Jisung's face lit up with excitement, his cute squishy cheeks making him look even more adorable, made Chenle's heart pound faster. He could feel a blush creeping up his neck and knew he was probably turning a shade of red.

❝Uh, yeah... I guess I could come,❞ Chenle said, his voice barely above a whisper. He couldn't help but smile at Jisung's expression.

Jisung's smile widened, and he cooed playfully, ❝Aww, look at you blushing!❞

Chenle's blush deepened, and he ducked his head, trying to hide his embarrassment. Jisung's teasing only made his heart race more, and he felt a strange mix of flustered and delighted.

❝Chenle's coming too!❞ Jisung announced to the group, turning back to face the others. ❝It's going to be awesome!❞

❝Great!❞ Jaemin said, clapping his hands together. ❝It's settled then. This weekend, mine and Jeno's place. Bring your pajamas and a pillow.❞

❝Sounds perfect,❞ Mark agreed. ❝We could all use a break and some fun.❞

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As the conversation shifted to planning the details of the sleepover, Chenle found himself relaxing a bit. Despite his initial reservations, the enthusiasm of his friends was contagious. He felt a sense of warmth and belonging that eased some of his anxiety. Sitting between Renjun and Jisung, he felt more at ease, surrounded by friends who cared about him.

Throughout the rest of their break, Chenle's mind wandered to the upcoming sleepover. He was still worried about his struggles with sleep, but the thought of spending time with his friends, especially Jisung, filled him with a sense of anticipation.

When their break was over, they all headed to their next class, the excitement about the sleepover lingering in the air. Chenle walked beside Jisung, feeling the comforting presence of the other next to him. Jisung's earlier smile and playful teasing replayed in his mind, making him blush again.

As they settled into their seats in the lecture hall, Jisung leaned over and whispered, ❝It's going to be fun, Chenle. Don't worry.❞

Chenle nodded, offering a small smile. ❝Thanks, Jisung. I'm looking forward to it.❞

Jisung returned the smile, his eyes twinkling with mischief. ❝Good. You might even get to see me in my unicorn pajamas.❞

Chenle laughed softly, feeling his earlier anxieties melting away. With Jisung and friends like these, he knew he could face anything, even the challenges of sleepless nights.

Hopefully.

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