oneiric | lee jeno

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Third POV
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Police, Emergency Medical Teams and Fire fighters came to address the current situation. Apparently, the venue was set on fire after Jeno was escorted by Donghae away from the venue.

"Madame Kim and the family is currently being investigated after being shot by her husband in an act of saving his daughter. Princess Ara and his father left the scene to avoid more 3rd parties intervening their personal spaces."

Jeno stared at the small television inside the ward. He was currently sitting on a hospital bed. His suit was ruined that they had to rip his left sleeve to properly aid his wounded bicep. He had an arm sling to support his wounded left arm. He saw his mother talking with the Police along with Donghae.

He moved slightly his arm and moved to face his brother Moonbin. "Don't you want a room, Jeno?" Mother stood in front of me, concerned. "No, this is not big. It won't be needed." Jeno declined his mother's offer.

"But Jeno—"

"Mom, I'm fine." The blond male gave his mother a soft smile. She immediately nodded and left with Donghae to address more issues regarding what happened tonight. Moonbin looked at his brother as he chuckles.

"Do I look funny?" Jeno glanced at him.

"You're never funny, Jeno." Renjun barged in their conversation. Jaemin and Haechan followed him behind. They were still in their white suits and emotions remained unfazed. His friends were there to make sure he was okay after the whole incident.

"Renjun, what happened to your hands?" Jeno noticed the multicolored bandaids around his fingers on both hands. "I got into the mess and had to throw a wooden board by your courtyard." Renjun opened his palms to show few scratches that were not covered. The others chuckled at his response. "In short, our friend was about to be abducted." Jaemin placed his hands on Renjun.

"We can't risk our newly elected SC president to be kidnapped and leave all the work to SC vice-president Taehee." Haechan teased the brunette.

The brunette glared at him. "I'll be going ahead. I'll see you back at home." Moonbin said his goodbyes before getting out of the ward. Jeno looked at his friends, thinking if they got killed or abducted like what happened to Renjun, it could've been worst.

Or got himself killed in the process?

"Does your mother know?" Jeno was concerned about their lives. Renjun shrugged as to say nope. "You're serious?" Jaemin looked at him.

"I haven't called my mom—"

"Renjun?" He turned his back and saw Taehee panting. "Taehee? What's wrong?" He forgets the boys and walk towards her. "The news—I w-was worried s-sick.. I-I—" Her voice was shaky enough to let them know that she was about to cry. Renjun pulled her into a hug while she sobbed quietly.

"Is it me or Renjun is getting soft?" Haechan whispered to the remaining boys by his side. "I am enjoying the sight." Jaemin purposively modulated his voice louder, making the brunette glance at them with a pissed expression.

Renjun took Taehee outside of the ward. "Oh geez, he's pissed." Jeno burst into laughter. It was already 10:50 pm after they chatted about random stuff. Jaemin headed home first. "Who's gonna pick you up?" Jeno poked Haechan's shoulder who is busy looking at his phone. He placed his phone in his pocket and sighed. "I'm waiting for Renjun cause he's taking me home because my brother is lazy." He looked pissed and at the same time tired.

"Renjun is still having some alone time with his little Taehee~" He mocked Renjun's voice whenever he calls Taehee by her name.

The two boys decided to roam around the hospital hallways. It was a bit lonely but their company is stronger than their fear. "Jaemin is still around." Haechan points at the nurse's desk. He was leaning on the counter with his father, Dr. Na.

"I thought you left." Jeno tapped his shoulder which startled the silver haired boy. "Good evening, Dr. Na." Haechan greeted his father which smiled softly. The nurses were secretly glancing at Dr. Na. "Boys isn't it a bit late?" Dr. Na grabbed his clipboard after the nurse handed it to him. "I can't go home yet because it isn't safe yet." Jeno answered first which made the charming doctor choke in his own saliva.

"Oh my.. I am sorry! I totally forgot I am talking to a prince." He repeatedly bowed in front of the young prince which made him a little uncomfortable. "Dr. Na.. it's okay. I don't like being addressed formally, just call me Jeno since I'm your son's friend." Jeno wavered his palm bashfully to make the doctor stop bowing.

"Alright, Jeno—Ah Jaemin!" He called his son after remembering something. Jaemin turned to his father with question on his face. "I forgot my spectacles in your friend's room. Could you go get it for me?" Dr. Na requested.

Haechan pushed Jaemin by the shoulder. "A-Ah yes dad. Jeno come with me." Without hesitation, he grabbed the blond by the other arm and dragged him to the elevator. "You could get it by yourself." Jeno grimaced at his friend. The elevator ride was silent and it was the clock was ticking to 11. Jaemin sighed as the elevator stopped on the 4th. The doors swiped open and Jeno got out first.

"Which room is it?" Jeno turned around. "Areum's." Jaemin smirked as the elevator doors closed.

Jeno's heart sunk as he heard his best friend and also left him alone. It can't be. A million thoughts swarmed into his head at once as he dashed towards her room. He was feeling the euphoric waves around him, knowing what he just realized. He didn't mind the stinging pain as he ran.

He slowed down as he was nearing her hospital room. His hand was shaking as he held the doorknob. Is she awake? Is it true?

"Yes mom, I'm fine."

Her voice was heard from the outside. Jeno resist his tears from falling as he opened the door slowly. The room was a bit dimmed with only lights switched on by her bed stand. The blond slowly made his way to her bed where she was sitting up and talking to someone by the phone. It was a short call and hang up.

When she looked at her side, she flinched at first. "J-Jeno?!" Areum almost dropped her phone. Her eyes roam around his tired body and sad expression on his face. She placed her phone on the table with her mouth slightly opened.

"How are you—"

Jeno directly hugged Areum without letting her finish talking. He placed his chin on her head while her face was just on his chest. For some reason, her tears started to build up at the corner of her eyes. She liked the feeling of his warmth. She slowly snaked her arms around his waist.

"You woke up, I'm glad." He whispers softly. Areum's throat started to ache as she hears his voice. She didn't knew how she missed him so much. "You idiot!" She murmurs. She could feel Jeno's beating heart quicker than horses. He slowly moved his face and looked at her sincerely.

Jeno had shed a tear slowly. "How can you still look good while crying while I look like a messed up tomato?" Areum sniffed as she chuckles foolishly. He sat on the bed but never broke their embrace. He chuckles at her little joke as he tucked a strand behind her ear.

"I've been meaning to tell you this.. I like you." Jeno moved his hands to hold her cold hands. Areum's eyes widen of what she just heard. "A-Are you serious?" She wanted to make sure if this wasn't just a fairytale joke.

"I am. I like you Jun Areum." Jeno looked flustered. "Is this some sick game are you playing with Hae—"

He pulled her face into a short kiss. Her mind went blank as he moved away while wiping his lips.

"Better?" He sounded some arrogant asshole now. Areum's face was set on fire as she tried to avert her eyes from him. "What happened to the girl who hates me?" Jeno had a huge grin on his face.

"Loves you now." Areum's reply made him blush.