The broken ones

Who knew

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" Rj.. " Neil breathes out. It took a while for Neil to recognize him due to the flashing lights that permeated the room.

His heartbeat started to race rapidly as Rj checks him out from head to toe.

" Wow... you look... great. " Rj smirks which sent Neil into a different unfamiliar dimension. The smile on Rj's face sent butterflies to his tummy, and Neil wasn't used to this strange feeling. Maybe because he hasn't eaten since morning or the fact that Rj, the person he was longing for, is in front of him.

" Thank you.. what are you doing here ? " Neil asked, still surprised to see him out of the blue.

" Duh its a party. Of course I'll be here. " Rj chuckles.

Neil blushes in embarrassment and avoids making eye contact with him. The feeling was too overwhelming and Neil can't control his emotions that well. He clasped his hands together and look around the crowd, hoping Jenny or the others are nearby to save him from this awkward situation.

" Do you want to dance with me ? " Rj asked.

Neil was completely baffled by what he said, so he stood there, mouth wide open and unable to say a single word. Rj just smirks at Neil's cute reaction so instead of making him more agitated, he grabs him by the hand and pulls him back to the dance floor.

He wraps his hands on Neil's hips and Neil, who was now enjoying this moment, puts his hands around his neck. By this time, all the other couples were glancing at them but Neil did not care and Rj seems to be more relax than he is.

The DJ notices the both of them and can't help but change the song into a more interesting one. So a slow peaceful jazz music played through the speaker, which lightened the whole atmosphere around them. Both of their bodies sway to the tune of the song, and it was the best feeling that Neil ever felt.

Rj seems to bury his eyes on Neil's own, taking in every bits of his soul and observing the beauty he was missing. Neil does the same, he didn't realize the sharp jawline and cheekbones  Rj had. He looked different from the first time he saw him. He looked way different.

" I tried to find you yesterday but none of you were at the place. " Neil says under his breath, trying his best not to be heard by the couples surrounding the both of them.

" About that.. I'm no longer a part of the gang. " Rj tells him truthfully.

" What ? Why ? "

" I don't know. After telling you to leave the gang, I just thought that I should leave too. " Rj breathes out. He pulls Neil closer, making their bodies touch even more.

" Did that Angel girl got mad ? " Neil asked.

" Oh of course, I've been a part of them for two years. Angel was pretty upset that she even threatened to kill me. " Rj chuckles. " So I've been on the run. "

" Wait. So.. Angel will actually kill you ? " Neil asked, worried that Rj will somehow get torn into pieces.

" If she finds me. Kinda scary though, the fact that this town is pretty small. She can be here at this party too and I don't know that. " Rj looks scared now. His eyes seems to scan the entire room, hoping that none of the gang members is around, especially Angel.

" No wonder why you look way better now. " Neil says, admiring the beautiful hot human being in front of him. Rj blushes by this compliment and he grips his hands on Neil's hips even harder. Neil flinch by his sudden gesture but can't help but enjoy the feeling.
Rj does look better than the first time he met him. Probably because he shaved his beard and fixed his hair or the fact that Neil, who was clueless about his feelings, finally sees Rj in a different way. Right when you develop feelings for someone, every flaw you see in them do not matter, and you start to recognize every feature the person has. That's what Neil is feeling. He admires Rj even if they met recently.

Rj seems to match his feelings with Neil. From the very moment he saw Neil, he saw something he wanted. It soon dawn up to him that Neil is the person who'd accept him for who he is. Neil was someone he wanted to change for.

" Anyways ? Do you know Lizzy ? " Neil asked. If Rj is here, he must know Lizzy then.

" Oh absolutely. That hot chick ? " Rj says.

Neil was completely surprised by what he said. Yes, Lizzy is indeed the most prettiest and hottest girl in town and everyone knows that. But hearing it from Rj ? Neil was jealous.

Rj smirks by Neil's reaction. " But do you know who's the hottest one here ? " He asked, giving Neil a wink before continuing on.

Neil knew what he's answer will be but he can't help but ask. " Who ? " He smirks back.

" Me of course. " Rj says, patting himself in complete confidence. Neil pushes him away, taking his awful jokes seriously but Rj laughs out loud and pulls Neil closer to him to proceed into dancing.

" I was joking around. It's you. You're the hottest person I know. " Rj says, brushing his hand onto Neil's face.

The lights started to dim out, making it hard to see. Neil was annoyed by the DJ, but instead of complaining. He rest his head on Rj's shoulder and they both continued to sway to the tune of the music. All the other couples were enjoying this moment but Neil was treasuring it because Rj is different and after tonight, he won't be able to see him that much.

This time, Rj removes his hands from Neil's hips. But instead of putting them back, he wraps him into his arms, making the best moment of this memorable enough.

Because tonight is the only night, he'll be able to do this.

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AN: Was supposed to put Bea's part afterwards but I want this whole chapter for Neil and Rj's moment and Bea's part is really long. So... on to the next chapter! XD