Penta Ent. | JungHo ✅

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We had landed safely and were currently heading back to his home. He didn't bat an eyelash when I had declared that I was going to stay over since we had gotten in later than expected. I received texts from my friends welcoming me back to Seoul, but it didn't raise my mood any. "Jinho, when we get in, let's talk." "Excuse me? Just because we're friends and dropped the boss-employee label doesn't mean you can just talk to me in such a way." "What-" "Quiet. In fact, go straight home when we arrive. Expect a few texts from me tomorrow." I was fuming. I was upset because of the power he held over me and at the fact that he was using it at such a time as well. I was also upset at the fact that I couldn't do anything unless I wanted to jeopardize my job.

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The car came to a stop and we promptly got out of the car. I hurried to the trunk then did what I had to do. "Jungwoo?" "I'm not moving unless you let me stay." "You're being ridiculous." "Me? Says the one who's sending their assistant home at such an ungodly time of night. Hell, it's not even that. You're sending someone who's trying to give a flying fuck about your feelings away? Someone who's noticed your foul ass mood!?" I know what I had done, and I could see the anger on his face. "Since when did you grow balls to fucking curse at your boss huh? I didn't even fucking ask you to give a shit about me nor my feelings! God damn it Jungwoo, just leave me be!" I let out a shaky breath then looked up. "Fine. Fine. Have a good night then." I pushed past him and made my way home.

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I called Jaehyun out of habit. "Hello?" "Jaehyun..." "Are you crying...? What happened?" "I'm not crying you idiot." "I'll let the fact you called so late slide cause you sound awful. Are you home? I'll come over. Tell me everything." "Can I come over instead..." He was quiet then agreed. "I'll come get you, so stay put. Got it?" "Yeah.." He hung up and I took a seat at a nearby bus stop. I touched my cheeks and confirmed they were wet. When did I start crying? Why was I crying? I started to laugh as I had answered my question. I had just cost myself my job. The realization sunk in and the tears had welled up and overflowed. I couldn't stop. The cold air blowing didn't help either.

"Jungwoo?" I lifted my head then felt Jaehyun embrace me. "Your eyes look a bit red. Did you cry more?" "No." "You don't have to hide, Woo. When we get back to my place, let it all out, okay?" I slowly nodded then leaned against him. "Thanks, Jae..." "I'm your best friend. And I don't really mind doing things like this. Sometimes you forget to care about you and put yourself first." I frowned at the fact that he was right.

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I sat on the edge of the bed then looked down at my hands. They were red from the cold as I had forgotten all about my gloves. "Woo..." He lifted my head by my chin then smiled. "Ready to talk?" I nodded then felt the bed dip. I told him what had happened before I called him then looked away. "He doesn't deserve someone like you. You did cross the line with cursing, but other than that, you did nothing wrong. I think if he does fire you, then good. Don't waste your abilities on someone ungrateful like him."

I remained silent as the thought of leaving Jinho's side didn't sit quite well with me. It was strange. "Jae." "Hm?" "What if...I didn't want to leave his side?" His hand stopped rubbing my arm and caused me to look at him. "Don't tell me you've gotten attached." I shook my head then clarified it was just a what if. Yet despite saying that, it didn't feel like a what if.

I slowly opened my eyes and was greeted by a light green color. "Jae's shirt..." I couldn't remember what time I had fallen asleep, but I still felt tired and slightly weak. "Morning sunshine." It was Jae's voice. Did me stirring wake him up? "Morning...what time is it?" "Close to 11." I sat up in alarm as I remembered I had to get to work. My body relaxed as memories of last night surfaced. "Hungry?" "No." "You should eat..." I sighed then felt him pick me up out of bed. "What are you doing?" "I'm not going to let you skip breakfast." "But this position..." "You're precious, just like a bride." I looked away as heat rose to my face. He always found ways to tease and embarrass me.

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I slapped his thigh as we watched people wipe out at the dumbest things. "Woo." "Hm?" "You look much better." I tilted my head then widened my eyes as he fed me. "Don't do that. I'm able bodied..." "Can't I pamper my best friend once in a while?" I pouted while I chewed. It's not that I didn't like it, though. "Ah, it's back on." I was too into the TV that I had completely forgotten about Jinho and the messages that I was to expect from him. "Hey- Jae...?" "Hm?" "Why are you staring? Are there crumbs?" "Actually, yeah. Right...here." I was confused until his lips connected with mine. He pulled away with a redden face and shifty eyes. "They're gone now..."