The Lodger; Noren NCT

✿*｡ Twenty-Two ｡*✿

Renjun didn't like ignoring Jeno, especially after what they just done. He knew the excuse of his virginity wasn't a very convincing one but its the only one he could come up with at the time. In reality he was kinda glad that it was Jeno that had taken his virginity. The real reason Renjun had distanced himself was the sudden shift in feeling when they had finished. Just glancing up into Jeno's beautiful eyes, both completely out of breath. The moment was so intimate for Renjun and maybe it was because he wasn't use to liking people but he could feel himself getting more and more attached to Jeno.

When Jeno had showed up so late at night, in the pouring rain just to find Renjun it only made him like him even more. He kind of wished Jeno would stop doing such nice things. He was in a vulnerable state right now and had completely lost control of his feelings.

Once the two boys had gotten home that night Jeno had put Renjun's bike in the garage and said he would take it to get fixed professionally since it was very obvious Renjun had attempted to fix the bike all by himself. Jeno had forced Renjun to sit on the neatly made bed in the guest room before rummaging through the draws and getting the elder some dry pyjamas and a warm towel. He had also grabbed some cold medicine from the bathroom saying it was better that Renjun took it now rather than let the cold get worse overnight.

The kindness that Jeno was showing was only making Renjun's feelings stronger and he literally wanted to scream for Jeno to leave him the fuck alone. When Jeno did finally leave, Renjun was a little disappointed, he wanted to pull him back and force him to get under the warm covers with him.

Why did his feelings have to be so bipolar? Maybe he was just tired.

With that thought in mind he forces himself to sleep hoping that when he woke up the weird butterfly's in his stomach would have disappeared...thankfully they did...for a little while anyway.

He had woken up feeling completely refreshed and not a single thought about Jeno came to mind, until he came downstairs.
Jeno stood at the kitchen counter and turned to give Renjun a beautiful eye smile "hey, I made breakfast since my mum had to leave early". He says cheerfully as he places a plate of pancakes onto the table. They smelt amazing ad Renjun's stomach rumbled from the scent alone. Who knew Jeno could cook?

Renjun only give the younger a timid smile before taking a seat opposite him at the table but making no move to get any of the food. It was silent for a while and eventually Renjun began to pick at the food, nibbling little bits awkwardly as the tension hung heavy in the air.

Jeno sighs and pushes his plate away,slumping back in his seat. "Are we gonna talk this out or are you going to go back to ignoring me again?" His tone was harsh and honestly Renjun was thankful for it as he felt a pang of annoyance shoot through him.

"What is there to talk about? I told you everything last night was that not enough for you?" His eyes narrow and he crosses his arms over his chest. He knew Jeno didn't have much patience when it came to this kind of stuff.

Jeno scoffs a little "last night was a ten minute conversation on the car journey home. You barely explained anything to me." He tried to compose himself a little "I get that I took your virginity and I understand that you're upset about it but in my defence I had no idea. And I'm sorry if I didn't match your expectations" with that he grabs his empty plate and shoves it into the dishwasher, turning and leaving the room.

Renjun didn't even shout for him to come back. He let him walk away. He was going to let Jeno be annoyed with him. Maybe the distance would help erase his shitty feelings.

Quickly he throws the rest of the pancakes into the trash, of course he felt bad for wasting them but he had lost his appetite and he doubted Jeno was going to come down from his room anytime soon. He places he own plate into the dishwasher before turning it on and trudging back up the stairs and into the guest room, he made a point of slamming the door as hard as he could before jumping onto the bed and burying his face into the pillows.

His mind wanders for a moment before an idea comes to mind. Quickly he grabs his laptop from his desk and opened up skype. He scrolls through his contacts until he sees the one he wanted. Clicking the call button he waits patiently for the call to be answered before a smiling boy pops up on the screen.

"Renjun! Why the fuck have you been ignoring my calls?" The boy yells, moving his face closer to the camera.

The blonde sighs and takes a deep breath "okay Lucas, so here's the tea..."