Midnight Rain | Jilix |

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A/n Pov.

The early morning sun casts a warm glow through the curtains, Felix blinked awake, slowly opening his eyes. His opened arms embraced the light inside his relaxed body. Next to him, Jeongin was relentlessly sleeping on his side, breathing softly. It felt almost dreamlike, seeing him here again—after so long without talking, the familiarity felt ethereal like they went back to their teenage life.

The quiet sound of the door unlatching drew his attention. His gaze went toward the door, expecting Minho who stood there, two hot mugs of coffee in hand, with a playful smile tugging at his lips, trying to light up Felix's inner soul. "Morning, sleepyheads," Minho whispered, walking toward, and carefully setting the mugs on the bedside table. Felix sat up slowly, grinning. "Is this digestible?" He asked, narrowing his eyes but Minho just shrugged, leaning against the wall with his usual relaxed face. "Maybe not, all I know is you have to drink this?"

Jeongin chuckled, shaking his head as he drew all attention to him. "Typical housewife," he said, looking at Minho. Minho was silenced, not knowing what Jeongin said for a second before Felix burst into laughing, placing his hands on his mouth, stopping himself from laughing. "He isn't my wife, more like a granny," he said while laughing. Minho who was silent for a while, widened his eyes and shouted while complaining, "YAYYY, DID YOU JUST CALLED ME A TYPICAL HOUSEWIFE?" Felix and Jeongin, both of them laughed, the morning light making the moment feel all the more special.

But the sudden buzz of the doorbell got all the attention, Felix and Minho shared a glance as they were asking each other the same question. "Who could it be?" The doorbell continued to ring all the way, "Is it Wooyoung Hyung?" Felix asked before smirking, "Or Hyunjiin?" Minho's face became pale, but he shrugged it off "Let me check it first," Minho said, turning his heels off toward the exit with an uncleared face. Felix and Jeongin also got off the bed and followed Minho out of curiosity with a smirk as they expected Hyunjin. 

As soon as Minho unlatched the door, half expecting Hyunjin— but the silence was too thunderous here. Minho narrowed his eyes, "And why are you here?" he asked firmly, Felix and Jeongin who were a few steps behind Minho stopped too while looking at Jisung standing at the door. Jeongin's eyes looked back and forth at Felix and Jisung.  

Jisung - Can I talk with Yon~ F-Felix?

Minho's eyes avoided Jisung's puppy-looking eyes as he looked back at Felix to respond. Felix just froze for a second, remembering the first time he fought with Mirae, Jisung was there for him— and that's what hurt the most. He was suffering all of these alone, just alone while knowing the whole truth. 

Felix - What talk?

Felix asked, but all he wanted was to disappear, Jeongin well aware of Felix's inner thoughts, gradually walked before Felix. "And why?" He asked rudely, his eyes narrowed with hatred as he walked toward the door, beside Minho. Jisung widened his eyes, shocked to see Jeongin here as well but again focused on Felix with all his heart.  

Minho - You wanna talk Felix?

Minho asked Felix, well noticed Jisung clenching his jaws before his gaze went toward Felix too. Now all the attention was on Felix, and he was quite silent before slightly shooking his head, tilting his head. Jisung, disappointed with Felix's answer, sighed and let out the breath he was holding. 

Jisung - See, even if you don't wanna talk, I am just here for Hyunjin's concern— and for yours too. Please let me talk and I swear I won't bother you anymore. 

Jisung tried to convince Felix, his eyes full of hopes like a sad flower waiting to be bloomed. Minho rolled his eyes but still talked from Jisung's side. "I guess you both should talk," Minho said, "But only if you want Felix." Felix slightly nodded but it was almost unnoticed by all but Minho.