roses. ∥ 2jae.【paused】

六

Jaebum
Good luck for your test today! I believe in you.

Jaebum hit send, looking at the screen of his phone as he got to his respective classroom. He made his way to his seat where Mark was already waiting for him. The two of them greeted each other and the younger sat down when suddenly his phone vibrated. It was Youngjae. Excited, he replied.

Youngjae
Thank you. Ah, and Jaebummie? I got a tiny request for when I do well.

Jaebum
Request? Tell me more.

Then it went silent for a few minutes. Jaebum worried that something has happened to him. Maybe someone harassed him again or he hurt himself? But it turned out that it was something way more surprising, something the elder wouldn't have suspected in the first place.

Youngjae
Let's meet tomorrow.

His eyes went wide in shock. Jaebum could swear that his heart stopped for a second once he read the words again and again. Tomorrow. He wanted to actually meet him tomorrow. Was he dreaming?

Of course he was aware that sooner or later they would meet anyways, buy that early? Jaebum was sceptical. As much as he liked to meet him in person as soon as possible he was also worried. Why was that? He didn't know himself, his gut just told him.

However, if Youngjae wanted it then Jaebum would grant his wish.

Jaebum
That soon? Alright. Let's do it then. Does tomorrow after school on the rooftop sound good?

Youngjae
Sounds perfect, deal!

"Why are you smiling like that hm?" Jaebum didn't even notice the massive grin on his face, not until Mark pointed it out. As soon as he did, he blushed. "Ah, got it. Finally found a cute girl, huh? Come on let me see too!"

Jaebum couldn't reject his offer. He tried to, really, but it was impossible as his best friend ripped the device out of his hands forcefully. He just stared at the screen and because of some reason Jaebum just let it happen. Mark scrolled through their conversation, his cocky smile slowly fading. This meant nothing good.

"That guy-" Marks expression changed from emotionless to a smirk, but this one wasn't as cheerful as the recent. It felt dark as if he had something in his mind. Something utterly disgusting and terrible. "-You must really like him."

He then gave him his phone back. The elder smiled as if nothing happened. Jaebum opened his mouth to say something, defend himself, defend Youngjae, but was interrupted by the teacher coming in.

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Tomorrow's the day

Jaebums emotions were a mess. It was like a nervouseness and excitement morphed together and spread through his body. The more hours passed until tomorrow, the more he felt like throwing up. What the heck is up with you? Come on, be a man!

He was happy to see him but yet he couldn't help but to worry. What if that whole thing was a prank and he wouldn't come in the first place, leaving Jaebum waiting? Or even worse, what if he'd mess up and it ends up in the younger hating him? These thoughts just wouldn't leave him alone. It was like a curse. They made the whole situation harder than it originally was.

His gaze then drifted to the vase on the table. A bunch of roses, all meant for Youngjae, were placed inside of it. They caused an idea to pop up in his head. I should take one of them with me, give it to him in person.

Jaebum was certain that Youngjae knew that he's the one who gifts him roses anyways so why not? Maybe it would even ease some tension. Added to that, the elder would make a great first impression, probably.