𝙸𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢 [NoMin]

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 17

Renjunnie <3

R: i just saw you run out
what's going on?

Ah. I just went to get some popcorn.

R: right
buy some for your friend over there :^)

I-

R: ;)

Jaemin allows a deep sigh to leave his lips as he gripped the counter of the bathroom sink. Bright red cheeks meet him on the mirror and he curses. How on earth did he even end up here? Ah, right. Not only did he hold Jeno's hand, but he squeezed it. Just like his stuffed bear back home. How nice.

Hands come in contact with his cheeks as he tries to shake up whatever came over him. And if someone goes by and looks at him weird, he doesn't notice. His mind is too preoccupied trying to make sense as in why did he have to panic to such an extent that he ran away? It was no big deal. He holds Renjun's and Jisung's hands all the time. It is just a cute friendship gesture. If he was going to become friends with Jeno, this should become a norm, right?

Right?

A mild buzz comes from his pocket. Picking up his phone, he notices a message notification.

Quiet Lee

Q: hey is everything alright?
uve been out 4 a bit n the previews started a bit ago...

Yeah, yeah! Don't worry. Line was a bit too long. I'll be there in a sec.

After finally calming his erratic heart, he makes his way to get some popcorn. Maybe a candy bar too. Whatever to distract him for the long movie that was about to come.

***

As soon as Jaemin sits back down next to Jeno, he offers some of his popcorn. Said boy gives him a soft smile before digging in. They remain is silence as the movie starts. Luckily it distracts Jaemin from the occasional brush of his hand with Jeno's when they reach for the salty snack at the same time.

It's not until a couple minutes in, the tension begins to rise as the plot of the film begins to thicken. Jaemin has been enjoying the movie so far, and he sits on the edge of his seat. He's always been a fan of horror films. If the collection of old horror classics on his DVD shelf is anything to go by.

Just as the first jump scare happens, he hears a small whimper from his side. He turns his head to find Jeno curling on his seat with both of his hands covering his eyes. The guilt about dragging the boy to watch the movie suddenly returns.

"Hey," Jaemin moves closer. "Are you alright?" His hand comes in contact with Jeno's wrists, successfully pulling his hands away from his face. The eyes that meet him are wide and sparkling, but with fear. And for a brief second Jaemin allows himself to think that Jeno's scrunched nose is cute.

"Sorry," the blonds mumbles, eyes darting down. Jaemin frowns. When will this boy ever stop apologizing? "I guess maybe I can't handle it," he gives a shepish smile, shoulders rising. Jaemin frown deepens.

"Here," he moves back on his seat. "You can hold on to me if it gets too scary," Jaemin encourages. Jeno remains unmoving, a silent worry running across his face. "Don't worry. It's okay," Jeno's mouth opens to decline just as another jump scare happens and he clings to Jaemin for dear life.

It's not after a few minutes Jaemin realizes into what position he just put himself into. Jeno was hugging his left arm tightly and the heat radiating from him was suffocating. But not in the bad way. Was he insane? Now he was hyper aware over everything Jeno. His soft locks and long lashes that rest over his cheeks. The smooth glistening skin illuminated by the big screen. The hardness of his arms muscles.

Wait. Muscles?

He was truly fucked wasn't he?

Jaemin feels his phone buzz, but he ignores it too busy trying to keep his heart inside his ribcage. Once it buzzes for the third time, does he look over to his lock screen. Renjun's names pops up. He snaps his gaze towards his friends sitting on the front rows and catches a wink from said boy. The rest of the guys are giggling if their shaking shoulders and wide grins are anything to go by. Jaemin shoots a glare at them who in turn ignore him and try to conceal their laughter.

He really hopes they get kicked out.

"Jeno, if it's too bad, we can head out," Jaemin pats his shoulder in hopes to console him. "I can come watch it some other time," Jeno shakes his head.

"You already payed. I don't want you to waste your money," he pouts.

"That doesn't matter. C'mon," he pulls Jeno up and drags him all the way to the exit. Meanwhile, he ignores the curious glances their group of friends are giving them. He can deal with the questions later.

Once outside Jaemin halts and turns. Jeno startles. "I'm really sorry. You wasted your money and time and I just ruined it by being a scaredy cat," his shoulders sag and he looks away. Even though Jeno continues to blame himself, Jaemin can't help blaming himself. He invited him to the movies to get him to unwind, to feel comfortable. Possibly to start a friendship. He should've said no when he saw Jeno tense at the mention of the film, but he didn't.

Jaemin heart sinks. This is unfair to both of them. They should be having fun, not being all guilty and gloomy. So he drags Jeno by the hand once more, and head towards the arcade. "We can wait for our friends here. There's a bunch of games we can distract ourselves with," and Jeno allows himself to be dragged.

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renren.com had fun sneaking off I see
|nana.likes.u @renren.com
|You're still the worse, I see.
cchen.lin You two look qt together 👀
|nana.likes.u @cchen.lin :))) Wait
|'till I get my hands on you.