Replay || l.jeno

C l i p - 26

Dream gathered in the practice room and began stretching. The comeback was nearing and they had just finished recording the tracks. All they needed now was to learn the dance and start shooting.

"How was the tour?"

"Fun but stressful." Donghyuck answered. He finished stretching his jet-lagged body and sprawled out on the floor. "It was a good thing Namu stayed with us on tour. She really helped take a load off of us by lending a hand."

Chenle cleared his throat, breaking the awkward silence that followed Donghyuck's statement. The tanned boy just shrugged.

"Is she doing fine?" Jeno surprisingly asked. He stopped stretching as his eyes softened. "Has she moved on?"

"Well—"

"I assume all of you have stretched so shall we get on to practice?"

All heads turned to the door as Namu walked in what looked like her pajamas. Her hair was tied nearly into a ponytail that reached her mid back. She was slightly more tanned and had lost some weight.

A sweet smile adorned her lips as she bowed as a greeting. "It's been four months. Long time no see, Dream."

"Ugh, I've had enough of your face—"

"NAMU!" Jaemin ran up to the girl, pulling her into a bear hug. The girl tapped on his back as she was beginning to see the light from how tight his hug was. "Were you so excited to see us? You're still in your pajamas."

"I want to live." Namu barely choked out. Jaemin let go and ruffled her hair. "And no, my brother brought me here while I was still sleeping and refuses to drive me home."

"You've lost so much weight! Your cheeks aren't that squishy anymore." Jisung frowned, squishing her cheeks. "How does it feel like to have more fans?"

"Okay I guess? I don't know I've been feeling watched lately." Namu replied.

"Are they stupid?" Renjun huffed in Chinese. "Right in front of him."

"Correction, both of them are stupid." Chenle pointed to a frozen Jeno. His face was unreadable as his stare was glued to the girl. The internal panic in his eyes was covered by his bangs.

She had given almost everyone a hug, besides Donghyuck who she kicked. Reluctantly, the girl walked up to Jeno with a blank expression.

Namu extended her hand towards him. "Nice to see you again."

Jeno nodded and just shook her hand. He was at a loss for words. The scenarios he had thought of for their meeting played in his mind as he mentally cursed at himself for not being able to say anything.

"You can let go of my hand now." Namu's stated, snapping him out of his mental breakdown.

"Oh right. Sorry." Jeno grumbled, awkwardly walking back. He just continued to stare at her from afar.

"Donghyuck. Reonjeon." Jaemin called in a whisper.

The two boys looked towards Jaemin who had a smirk on his face. They knew he was up to no good. "What?"

"Call the rest of the five wingmen."

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"We'll stop at at the pre chorus today. Good job." Namu announced. The boys dropped dead on the floor trying to catch their breath as the girl fixed her things.

"Have I ever told you I hate you?" Donghyuck panted, getting up.

Namu nodded, finishing the last bit of her water. "Don't worry the feeling is mutual Hyuck."

"Why don't we have dinner out tonight? You know, to celebrate the Seasonings Squad being together." Jisung suggested. Hums of agreement were heard but Namu shook her head.

"I have to fix things in my apartment but I'll take that offer another day." She politely declined.

"Hey Sapling."

Namu's eye twitched at the nickname. "What do you want shoulder pads?"

"I was wondering where you got your art materials." Renjun distracted Namu, keeping her inside while Jaemin approached the quiet Jeno.

"Offer to take her home." Jaemin whispered.

"What?" Jeno blinked, wondering if he heard his best friend right.

"Did I stutter bitch? Walk her home you coward." Jaemin crossed his arms and raised a brow at Jeno who was about to protest. "What happened the last time you didn't listen to me?"

Jeno shut his mouth, his tongue poking his inner cheek in irritation. His friend had a point he didn't want to admit. He looked at the promise ring on his index finger.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow!" Namu waved to the boys as she walked out.

"You have a chance. Don't be a pussy and waste it." Donghyuck encouraged, placing a hand on Jeno's shoulder. He gave Jeno a push towards the door and a thumbs up.

"Come on. Please make up with her so Jinae would make up with you." Renjun begged.

Chenle rolled his eyes at the older's statement. "You just want her to come over more."

"Biaswreck her." Jisung added to the support. "I'm still her bias so."

Jeno sighed and dashed out the room. He sprinted through the halls until he caught sight of her small figure.

"Namu!"

The girl stopped in her tracks at the familiar voice and looked back. Jeno was a meter a way trying to catching his breath.

"I need to talk to you."

Namu tilted her head slightly. "About?"

"I—"

"Sorry I'm late, Julie. We had a meeting." Mark apologized, jogging up to the girl. He noticed Jeno standing just a couple of meters away and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Give me a moment you dickhead. I didn't even ask you to pick me up." Namu deadpanned, pushing him away. She looked back at Jeno who just stared. "What did you want to say?"

"Nothing. Stay safe on your way home." Jeno mumbled.

"You too."

With that, Namu left him and approached Mark without a second glance. The two conversed rather enthusiastically in English as they walked away. Jeno watched as Mark put his arm around her and leaned closer to her.

"What're you doing here? I thought you were going to walk Namu home." Jaemin gasped. Behind him was Jisung and Renjun who were also confused.

"I give up." Jeno dryly chuckled as he put his hood up. He shoved his hands in the pocket of his hoodie, thumb grazing the promise ring on his finger.

"What?"

"She's happy now. I need to move on now."

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So they meet again