Sweet lies // Markhyuck

Date

Jaemin stumbled backwards on his feet and the fluster grew upon his face. He looked like he had a hard time spitting out what he had to say in defence. Chewing up on his inaudible words. Body frozen.

I gripped him close to my face by his collar and pierced my eyes straight through his soul. Seeing all of the fear and lies hiding around the rim of his pupil. However, I don't know what kind of lies they were.

"Don't you fucking dare", I grunted in a low voice.

Don't you fucking dare what? I didn't exactly state what i wanted to say.

Don't fucking interfere with their relationship or don't fucking dare to hurt Donghyuck?

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The same old usual routine. After school, I crashed at Donghyuck's place, pushing work aside and decided to hang out to play games. We do this all the time, which was normal but I had finally came to the thought about Donghyuck and Jeno. Donghyuck is rather hanging out with me outside of school more than Jeno. Sure we all hang out together at school and on some weekends but ever since Renjun mentioned something about it, it had been a little skeptical.

Jeno doesn't seem to be hanging out with us on weekends as often anymore. He says it's because he has to visit his grandmother, which is understandable. Donghyuck seemed to be disappointed but always kept his bright smile. He's the kind of person who wants to be loved.

"Donghyuck-ah, where has Jeno been? He hasn't been answering my text", i asked.

"Uh I don't know, probably at his grandma's house again", not breaking eye contact away from the screen and his hands occupied with a controller.

"Mmm, okay"

Why did he sound so unsure?

"Did he not tell you? Why did you sound so unsure?"

"He gets angry whenever I ask him where he is going. He said that if he's ever away from me or the boys, it's because he's visiting his grandma. You don't expect me to get angry at him right?", he turned his head away from the screen and raised an eyebrow. "Especially when it's for his grandma..."

"Eeyy, I see", i said and rested my hands at the back of my neck and laid on his bed relaxing.

I breathed out a loud sigh and Donghyuck looked at me with a "what?" expression.

"Do you like going on dates?", I blurted out. Not really sure why that topic came to me mind. But i kept my cool and on top of that, I was just curious myself.

"Hyung what are you talking about? You're being weird today"

"No I was just asking, so do you?",I asked again.

"Uhh, actually haven't been on one yet", he looked down at his controller and his cheeks are flushed with embarrassment.

"What? Am i hearing this right? You and Jeno... haven't been a date together... yet?!"

What is this guy doing? I shook my head at their slow progress. Sure I am in no place to do anything about. Or maybe I can.

"No, he said he doesn't like going on dates", i was surprised at what Donghyuck just said. I'm amazed that Jeno just lied to Donghyuck, in fact, Jeno is head over heels for dates. Multiple.

"What the fuck...", I whispered.

"How do I persuade him to go? Help me please, any strategies? Be my cupid", he pleaded with excitement and clung onto my arm. The gentle grip of his sent tingles circulating around my body. So soft but so impacting. Why is this happening all of a sudden? Shouldn't I be used to it? He always does this but...

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Sunday 4:27pm

BeThereOrBeSquare:
Hey hyuckkk
Lets go to that new chicken place!

FullSun:
Okie
I'll take a shower first
What time?

BeThereOrBeSquare:
5:30pm? Just meet at the restaurant.
Seen at 4:35pm

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Sunday 4:36pm

BeThereOrBeSquare:
Yah, lets go to the new chicken place
dont bitch out

Mr.EyeCandy:
Ugh ok fine
What time?

BeThereOrBeSquare:
5:30pm
Just meet outside of the restaurant.
you better be there.
Seen at 4:40pm

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Donghyuck's pov

I came out the shower with a towel wrapped around my waist and walked to my woredrobe. Opening it wide and just stared at my clothes for a good minute. What should i wear? Blue? Red? Pink? Mark hyung likes pink.

After multiple try-ons, i settled for the pink t-shirt that mark hyung gifted me last christmas and black skinny jeans. Styled my hair in front of my bathroom mirror, which took me longer than usual. As i was putting on my white watch, i checked the time and it read 5:15pm. Mark hyung would be so salty if i'm late again. Out the door i go.

I arrived at the chicken restaurant, but he was no where to be found. I started to get impatient with my arms crossed and my feet tapping in an off-beat rhythm. Looking from side to side at the semi busy pathways, I took my phone out and dialled his number.

"Ugh, where the fuck are you?", but the other end was still beeping.

Sorry but the person is not available, please leave a message after the beep.

Three times repeated.

I swift my head in the direction of the fast motorcyclist that had just drove past. Then i saw Jeno on my right.

"What are you doing here Jeno?", I asked him curiously.

"Waiting for..."

"Mark hyung", we said in unison.

My phone vibrated after a few moments of our eye contact. I turned my phone on and revealed that i received a message from him.

BeThereOrBeSquare:
Soz
Cant make it
Something came up
Enjoy :)
Sent at 5:41pm

Wow. Speechless. But thanks I guess.

I heard a ring from Jeno's phone, he looked at it then looked at me.

"Mark hyung, blew up on us. Let's just have dinner together ey?", he smiled and wrapped his arm around my neck guiding us into the restaurant.

All in all, the evening was great. My first date, chicken and good company. Giggles and little cuddles. Jeno insisted that we should split the bill, which was not a problem. Though it was different but it was nice...

I guess...