𝟮 𝗛𝗢𝗧 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗵𝘆𝘂𝗰𝗸 || 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗪

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀

The atmosphere in the shared living space was typically relaxed, filled with the quiet buzz of various activities as each member of the group engaged in their evening routines. It was a scene of domestic tranquility until a simple exchange caught everyone off guard and shifted the dynamics of the evening.

Renjun, looking around for his phone charger, casually called out to Jaemin, who was in the kitchen rummaging through a drawer. "Babe, do you have my charger?"

Jaemin, without missing a beat and with a smile in his voice, responded, "Yeah, baby, it's right here."

Hope, who was passing by with a stack of magazines to recycle, halted mid-step. "Wait a minute," she said, her tone a mixture of surprise and confusion.

At her words, Misty, who was lounging on the couch scrolling through her phone, looked up, her interest piqued. "Oh, you two finally are together?" she chimed in, a knowing grin spreading across her face.

Hope, still processing the casual exchange she had just overheard, turned towards Misty, then back to Jaemin and Renjun. "Wait, what?" she repeated, her voice rising slightly in astonishment.

Jaemin, realizing that their relationship status hadn't been formally announced to everyone, sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck. Renjun walked over from the kitchen, charger in hand, and joined Jaemin, taking his hand in a show of solidarity.

"Yeah, we... um, we're together," Renjun confirmed, his cheeks tinged with a light blush. "We wanted to tell everyone together, but we never found the right moment."

Jaemin nodded in agreement, squeezing Renjun's hand gently. "It just kind of happened, and it felt so natural that we didn't really make a big announcement. Sorry if it caught you off-guard, Hope."

Hope, her initial shock subsiding, broke into a wide smile. "No, no, it's wonderful! I just didn't see it coming. You guys are great together," she exclaimed, her surprise turning into genuine happiness for her friends.

Misty set her phone down and clapped her hands, delighted by the news. "This is fantastic! It's about time you two figured it out. The signs were all there," she teased, her laughter filling the room and easing any lingering awkwardness.

The group spent the rest of the evening discussing Jaemin and Renjun's journey to becoming a couple, sharing stories and moments that had led them to realize their feelings for each other. The conversation was light and filled with laughter, the friends celebrating the new relationship with teasing and anecdotes.

As the night drew to a close, the group felt closer than ever, their bond strengthened by the shared joy of Jaemin and Renjun's relationship. The revelation not only changed the dynamics within their circle but also added another layer of depth to their collective story, reminding them all of the importance of openness and communication in their unique family.