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24: warm embrace.
the spacious canteen was empty, it was odd to see how no students were sitting, eating, screaming and running like they usually do. the canteen was obviously quiet, a bit dimmed since the storm has darken the sky and day. but now it was empty, it would be so scary if i was alone here but luckily i wasn't. this beautiful boy is always right beside me.
"i hope there's food." jeno hoped and ambled beside me.
harvey and mark were responsible to ready the room, pushing the desks and chairs to sides. maeri, renjun and haechan were responsible to search for the blankets and pillows that they could possibly get in the clinic. the youngsters were with harvey and mark, just fooling around while jaemin was readying the smart board, turning it on and finding for a perfect movie.
then me and jeno, responsible for the food.
when we entered the kitchen, jeno turned on the lights as i explored the kitchen. very neat as expected, organized and so. "try to look for that fridge, i'll in this cabinet." i said as jeno obliged and went to the fridge on the other side.
"uhh nana?"
"hmm?"
there was a long pause. "never mind..."
i opened cabinet and smiled. "bingo." i murmured as my eyes sparkled when i saw tons of cup ramen. i grabbed it, maybe there were 10+ but i grab for each one of us, technically 9 cups of ramen. "you got some?" i turned around and looked at jeno.
i tilted my head when i saw him blankly staring at me, his eyes shaking and so did his muscled body. he didn't even search if there was any food in the fridge, instead he just... stood and stared at me? "uhh jeno?" i spoke and felt a bit unsure and uncomfortable.
i stood with my arms hugging the cups of ramen, jeno looking into my eyes while deliberately taking small steps.
"jeno?" i spoke while shaking as i tried to step back, but the counter stopped me from doing it. "jeno is there something wrong? please tell me~" i plead and pursed my lips as he continued to oddly walk towards me, eyes staring into mine.
he walked up to me slowly and pulled me closer to him wrapping his arms around me. at that moment, the cups of ramen dropped down the floor, bouncing. his embrace was warm, and his big, strong arms seemed very protective when wrapped around my frail body. the world around me melted away as he squeezed me tighter, not wanting the moment to end.
in that embrace he was cocooned better than any butterfly-to-be. i felt his soft skin and the gentle squeeze on his own. he bathed in me warmth and the smell of freshly laundered clothes.
there we stood in silence, yet it was magically peaceful because it was just the two of us, while i felt his touch, warm soft touch.
"j-jeno what are you doing?" i stuttered and stood stiff while he hugged me. "i..." he pursed his lips.
"i just wanted to hug you." he whispered mellowly, giving me goosebumps.
i smiled warmly and hugged him back. it was such a magical moment, so amazing and relaxing since i was around his arms.
now i was confused, i didn't know if this was a slight sign of him being a bit interested in me or he's just very desperate for a hug.
it breaks my heart to not know and how i fall deeper in love with him. but i enjoy.
note: oof this suck shsjhsjs i am making tea for my mother because i'm a good daughter lol.
