𝐬𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐨𝐲 ; 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐦𝐢𝐧

𝐬𝐢𝐱

The days following the confessions were a whirlwind of emotions for Renjun. He found himself constantly replaying the moments in his head, torn between his deep affection for Jaemin and Jeno and the fear of losing the incredible bond they had built.

One afternoon, Renjun decided he needed to clear his head and headed to his favorite spot: a small, hidden park on the edge of town. It was a place he often went to think, surrounded by tall trees and the soothing sound of a nearby stream. He settled onto a bench, letting the peaceful environment calm his racing thoughts.

As if on cue, his phone buzzed with a message from Jaemin. "Hey, where are you? Jeno and I were thinking of grabbing some food. Wanna join?"

Renjun hesitated before typing back, "I'm at the park near the old mill. Just needed some time to think."

A few minutes later, his phone buzzed again. "Stay there. We're coming to you," Jeno's message read.

Renjun smiled at their persistence, a warm feeling spreading through him. He waited, watching the leaves rustle in the breeze until he heard footsteps approaching. He turned to see Jaemin and Jeno walking towards him, their faces lighting up when they spotted him.

"Hey," Renjun greeted them, scooting over to make room on the bench.

"Hey yourself," Jaemin said, sitting down beside him. "We were worried about you."

Jeno took the other side, sandwiching Renjun between them. "Yeah, we've been thinking about you a lot," he added.

Renjun sighed, appreciating their concern. "I've been thinking about you guys too. About what you said."

Jaemin and Jeno exchanged a glance before turning their attention back to Renjun. "And?" Jaemin prompted gently.

Renjun took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts. "I care about both of you so much. You're my best friends, and I don't want to lose that. But... I've also realized that I might feel the same way. I just don't know how to handle it."

Jeno reached out, placing a comforting hand on Renjun's shoulder. "We'll figure it out together. No rush, okay?"

Jaemin nodded in agreement. "We don't want to pressure you, Renjun. We just want you to be happy."

Renjun felt a weight lift off his shoulders at their words. "Thank you," he said softly. "I'm willing to see where this goes, but we have to take it slow. I don't want to risk our friendship."

Jaemin and Jeno smiled, relief evident in their eyes. "We can do that," Jaemin assured him.

"Absolutely," Jeno added. "We're in this together."

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The next few weeks were a delicate dance of navigating their new dynamics. They continued spending time together, but there was an added layer of closeness, a shared understanding that they were exploring something new and profound.

One evening, they decided to go to a local arcade, a place they had frequented before but now felt different with the shift in their relationship. The neon lights and sounds of games created a lively atmosphere, perfect for their burgeoning feelings.

As they played various games, competing and cheering each other on, Renjun found himself smiling more freely. He realized that no matter what happened, he was grateful for the support and patience Jaemin and Jeno had shown him.

At one point, Jaemin suggested they try the photo booth. "Come on, it'll be fun," he urged, pulling Renjun and Jeno towards the machine.

They squeezed into the booth, laughing as they tried to fit into the frame. The camera flashed, capturing their genuine smiles and goofy faces. When the strip of photos printed out, they each took a copy, cherishing the memory.

As they exited the arcade, the cool night air greeted them. Jeno looked up at the sky, spotting a few stars peeking through the city lights. "Let's go to the rooftop," he suggested. "We can see the stars better from there."

They made their way to a nearby building with a rooftop garden, a hidden gem they had discovered months ago. Once there, they settled onto the grass, looking up at the night sky.

"It's beautiful," Renjun murmured, feeling a sense of peace.

"Yeah, it is," Jaemin agreed, his gaze drifting from the stars to Renjun's face.

Jeno lay back, folding his arms behind his head. "I think this is my favorite place now," he said, his voice filled with contentment.

As they lay there, a comfortable silence enveloped them. Renjun felt Jaemin's hand brush against his, and he glanced over to see Jaemin smiling softly at him. On his other side, Jeno shifted closer, his presence warm and reassuring.

Renjun's heart swelled with affection for the two people beside him. He realized that this was more than just a crush or fleeting feelings. This was a deep connection, a bond that had grown stronger over time.

"I'm really glad I have you both," Renjun said quietly, his voice filled with emotion.

Jaemin squeezed his hand gently. "We're glad we have you too, Renjun."

Jeno nodded in agreement. "No matter what happens, we'll always be here for you."

In that moment, under the starlit sky, Renjun felt a sense of certainty. With Jaemin and Jeno by his side, he knew they could face anything together. And as they drifted into comfortable silence, he felt a warmth spread through him, a promise of a future filled with love, trust, and unwavering friendship.