The Lodger; Noren NCT

✿*｡ Thirty-Six ｡*✿

"Are you getting any of this?" Yangyang whispers, his hand pressed against his forehead as he desperately tries to keep up what what the teacher was saying. Renjun could see his notes from where he sat and they weren't written in Chinese, but they weren't written in korean either.

The comment makes Renjun laugh but he nods "actually yes I am" the answer causes Yangyang to pout slightly. Unlike the other day, his brown hair had a slight curl to it and Renjun had to admit it looked good.

"Damnit" he mutters, dropping his head to the desk "I swear I'm the dumbest person in this class. Why the heck did I think I could do advanced physics?"

Renjun laughs, although he didn't know Yangyang that well he seemed to be a very easy person to talk to. "I guarantee you're not as bad as you think" Renjun whispers, picking his pen up when the teacher glances in their direction.
A thought comes to mind and he leans closer to the other boys desk. "I could help if you want"

Instantly Yangyang sits up straight, a smile on his lips. "Seriously? You'd do that?" He beams, trying not to draw attention to himself.

"Of course, it will help me out with my studying anyway" Renjun explains "how about today after class?"

Yangyang nods eagerly "Renjun where the heck have you been all my life!?"

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The hallways were always crowded at the end of the day, but Renjun spotted Yanyang stood near the entrance, waiting patiently for him.
"Heya!" He beams when Renjun finally reaches him.

"Hey, you ready?"
The other boy hums in response and the two head out, thankful that the crowds weren't as bad now they were outside.

They walk through the car park but Renjun comes to a stop when seeing Jeno leant against his car, phone in hand.
The blonde turns to Yangyang with a smile "hold on a sec, I need to speak to someone" he takes a few steps closer which causes Jeno to look up from his phone.

"There you are. You took your time" Jeno mutters, turning and opening the car door, ready to get in.

"Wait I'm not coming home with you" Renjun says, watching as Jeno pauses. "I'm studying with a friend"

"A friend? What friend?"
Yangyang takes a small step closer and offers a kind smile, but Jeno doesn't send one back. He looks the boy over once before moving his gaze back to Renjun. "Can't you study at my house?"

Renjun was a little shocked at this. "Well for starters it's not my house, and I think it would be better to study elsewhere" he says, his eyes narrowing a little "away from distractions".

Jeno's eyes narrow slightly as he looks back over at Yangyang before turning and getting into the car. Renjun had no idea why he was suddenly acting like a total asshole again. He actually thought that maybe they were starting to become friends but obviously he was wrong.

With a sigh, Renjun grabs Yangyang's wrist and drags him along, just wanting to get away from Jeno's car "come on, let's go".

He'd decided that Sicheng's cafe would be a good place to go. It's never extremely busy or overcrowded and the Renjun has been told the coffee tasted great although he would much prefer a hot chocolate.

The walk didn't take long and thankfully Yanyang didn't ask any questions about Jeno. If there had been questions, Renjun wasn't completely sure how well he could answer them since he was still incredibly unsure about what he thought of Jeno.

They enter the shop and Sicheng glances up, a big smile on his face when he spots Renjun. "I thought you weren't working today!" He was leant over the counter, an empty coffee mug in his hands.

"I'm not, I came to use the nice atmosphere to help me and my friend study" Renjun says, gesturing over to Yangyang who also offers a small wave.

Instantly the expression on Sicheng's face changes as he studies Yangyang, his eyes moving back to Renjun. "I-is this Jeno? Shall I kick his ass for you?" He whispers and instantly Renjun shakes his head.

"Nonono! This is Yangyang, he's in my physics class" he laughs a little "trust me Jeno wouldn't want to be seen in public with me"

Sicheng gives him a pitiful look before changing the subject "what drinks would you like, I'll bring them over" he gives them a friendly smile as the two order their drinks and take a seat by the window.

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A/N: I'm not dead just hella stressed. I'm sorry if updates aren't as regular as I'd like them to be. Just bear with me guys.

But thank you for reading it seriously means a lot~♡