RULES. seungjin.

【Ｃｈａｐｔｅｒ １７】

The year is now heading towards March and each of the matched pairs has progressed with their relationships with each other. Felix, Jisung, and Seungjin often went to the Moonlit cafe after school to hang out, study, and do homework. It was also because Felix and Jisung mainly wanted to head there to see their boyfriends, even though Chan and Woojin told them that it was distracting for Changbin and Minho since they would constantly talk instead of work. Jeongin would also be often found with them, however, he always kept to himself since he'd be the only one trying his best to get his work done, unlike his other four schoolmates.

As for Seungmin and Hyunjin, their bond only kept growing, like a blossoming flower just blooming from the progression in their connection. They were the only pair that wasn't officially labeled a couple like Changlix or Minsung since there was mutual thinking that things should be taken slow. Seungmin and Hyunjin were extremely happy with things right now. However, as the days passed on with the constant texting, chattering in classes, and all the sweet moments they spent together, Hyunjin just felt himself fall harder and harder for the cherry-haired boy. By this point, Hyunjin is constantly pondering over if Seungmin would ever hold some sort of romantic feelings for him in return.

It is now like any other day. The five youngest of the group sit in Moonlit cafe towards the back where it is more secluded, with piles of school work displayed on their circular table and about ten mugs of different variations of coffee and lattes there to put plenty of brown stains on the white parchments.

"I still have two essays to write that are due tomorrow! Why? JuSt wHy?!" Felix cries, shaking his papers profusely. His current appearance consisted of dark eye bags, unkempt greasy hair, and baggy clothing that probably had a few stains from the amount of coffee he drank. It just so happens that Jisung, Hyunjin, and Seungmin are also in similar states since now that it was nearing close to Spring break, an enormous amount of school work piled upon their shoulders. Therefore, it can definitely be established that the four high school seniors are fucking stressed out of their minds.

"You think that's difficult. Hyunjin and I have to finish this research project due to first thing tomorrow," Seungmin groans, not taking his eyes off the screen of his laptop. Hyunjin, who is sitting next to him, had his airpods plugged in his ears, blasting GOT7 songs as he quietly sorts through the study sheets that he and Seungmin needed for the two different exams that they had coming up with an intense, concentrated glare. Jisung, who sits in between Hyunjin and Felix, groans as well.

"I feel you Lix. We're just not gonna catch a break are we? My calculus teacher wants me to complete problems from ten different pages in our textbook, and I haven't even got through one section! I'm gonna die!" Jisung complains, dropping his head to the wooden table. Seungmin glances at him judgmentally before rolling his eyes.

"You guys will be okay. Like come on, look at Jeonginnie! He seems to be okay," Minho points out, as he walks up to them to replace their empty mugs with new cups of freshly filtered coffee.

"The only reason why Jeongin isn't fazed is that he's smarter than Jisung. Obviously," Seungmin deadpans as he types on his keyboard. Jisung looks up, chin on the table, and glares daggers at the side of the former's head. Jeongin gives no response and continues to chew on his bagel while highlighting some notes.

"God, do I hate school," Felix grumbles, rubbing his face.

"Yeah, you're not the only one. I think I'm done studying for the two exams Seungmin and I have tomorrow, but I'm not even so sure anymore. My brain is so fried right now," Hyunjin sighs, as he shuffles his papers straight and takes his airpods out of his ears.

"That is such a mood," Jisung adds, staring blankly at his unsolved problems with despair.

"Ugh, I give up. Please assist," Seungmin pleads, giving desperate eyes to Hyunjin. Hyunjin giggles and nods in confirmation before scooting closer to his match, making the latter flush slightly.