Midnight Rain | Jilix |

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A/n Pov.

The night was a swirl of laughter, clinking glasses, and loud music reverberating through the bar. Hyunjin and Jisung were deep into their drinks, cheeks flushed and eyes half-lidded with intoxication. Across from them, Chan and Changbin were trading jokes, occasionally pulling the two drunken friends into their light-hearted banter.

Hyunjin, though, was far from entertained. He slumped back in his chair, tossing back another shot of soju before slamming the glass on the table. His lips curled into a pout, and his head lolled to the side as he leaned on Jisung.

"My Minho... Minho," Hyunjin slurred, glaring at his half-filled wine, eyes almost teary. "He doesn't get it! Always has to be right, huh?" His voice pitched with frustration, the alcohol amplifying his irritation. "Why does he always have to fight with me about everything?"

Chan glanced at Changbin, eyebrows raised, as Hyunjin's rant continued. "You guys are fighting?" Chan asked under his breath.

Jisung, equally drunk as Hyunjin and a little less coherent, let out a loud sigh, throwing his arm around Hyunjin's shoulders. "No, our Hyunjinnie shouted at him," he mumbled, shaking his head like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. "Because I made Felix quit his job," he hiccuped, rubbing his face as if the thought of Felix resigning from his job as Hyunjin's manager was too much to bear. "It's all my fault," Jisung's voice dropped to a disheartened whisper. "I think he's running away from me."

Hyunjin waved dramatically. "Maybe because, because..." He trailed off, blinking slowly, before suddenly remembering.

Jisung - SAY IT!!!!

"He's got a crush on you! No, wait. You have a crush on him!" He paused again, confused. "Or is it both?" Hyunjin said, half confused and wondering.

Chan and Changbin exchanged a glance, knowing this was more serious than their usual drunken antics "Are they getting mad?" Changbin mumbled, giving a side eye to both Jisung and Hyunjin. Chan leaned forward, trying to catch Hyunjin's eye. "Hyunjin, maybe you guys just need to cool off for a bit. You know how you both get when you fight, even before you guys start dating."

But Hyunjin wasn't listening, too wrapped up in his emotions. "He just left," Hyunjin muttered bitterly, swirling his glass, "like Felix left. And now... I'm here... with you guys. At least you guys stay."

"Barely," Changbin muttered jokingly, making Chan laugh too.

Jisung leaned into Hyunjin, resting his head on his shoulder as they were both frustrated. "We're cursed, Hyun. Felix left and Minho left. They don't love us like we love them."

Hyunjin burst out crying, unable to contain it. "Why would Minho break with me? I am like, the least intimidating person I know." Jisung nodded as if agreeing with him, but now it was time for Chan and Changbin to be shocked. "You guys broke up?" Chan asked, raising his eyebrows. Changbin moved his eyes to Hyunjin; his entire attention was on him now. "You guys just started dating after years of hard work?"

Jisung nodded. "They liked each other for years just to get on each other nerves every single day, like, can't you guys behave like a normal person?" Jisung complained to Hyunjin, his doe eyes being more visible.

Chan nodded before his attention went to Jisung. "Well, why did you and Felix fight?" Chan asked, his curiosity taking place with concern too. Jisung's gaze found Chan's as he shook his head. "I am Jerk." He muttered before he went into deep thought, "Sometimes I wonder, what would I do if Felix did the same as Jeongin?"