Almost is Never Enough: The Falling Game

Chapter 28

⚠ WARNING ⚠
GRAMMATICAL ERRORS AHEAD!

3rd Person Point of View

  Jaemin just looked at Jeno while they were walking holding each others hand, and then, he shook his head and let out a smile.

  "A-Aren't you feeling uncomfortable with this, Jeno?" Jaemin asked as he raise his head to look at Jeno.

  The older stopped for a minute to look at Jaemin, then looked away and started walking again.

  "Do you think I will do this if it'll make me feel uncomfortable?" Jeno asked the younger.

  Jaemin let out a sigh and then remained silent for a moment.

  "I don't know. May be you'really just forcing yourself to do this." The younger answered which made Jeno let out a very deep sigh and became silent until they got in to the Dining Hall.

  "What did really happened between the both of you?" Their Manager asked as they had the chance to get seated.

  Jeno and Jaemin looked at each other and then looked away.

  "I think you must ask him." Jeno answered as he pointed Jaemin and shook his head.

  "I don't know what came into my mind this morning. I just acted like an immature person, the reason why... we fought." Jaemin answered and shook his head.

  "Did the both of you know that you almost ruin everything? What if Superior knew what happened?" Their Manager asked which made the boys shook their heads more.

  "Do you know how much effort is Superior spending just for this game? Do you know that you are earning double because of him? Hey, guys. Wake up. You're soon to be adult. Don't act like a baby." Their Manager added. The boys just silently listening to their Manager's discussion.

  "I'm not telling this just for Jaemin. I am telling this to the both of you. You are the Hyungs in this group. You should act like one. You should become an example to Chenle and Jisung. Aread yout just going to show them the immature side of yours?" The old man added.

  "Are you still going to play the games or shall we just go back to Seoul and work for your upcoming Album?" Their Manager asked.

  Jeno and Jaemin raised their head and looked at each other.

  "Can you give us some time to think about it? We can't just decide right away." Jeno said, still looking at Jaemin.

  The old man just let out a deep sigh and stand up.

  "Fine. I'll give you time until tomorrow. I need to go back to my Office near this Hotel. I still have some things to do." Their Manager said as he bids goodbye and left Jeno and Jaemin alone.

  "It's almost dinner time. Would you like to eat first? Or talk about it?" Jaemin asked as he get his phone in his pocket and playes with it.

  "Let me order some food and then let's talk about it while waiting." Jeno said as he stood up and went to the counter to orderood for their dinner.

  Jaemin just looked at the older walking through the counter and then puts his attention on his phone again.

  It didn't took long for Jeno to comeback. The older changed his seat. He now sits on where their Manager was sitting a while ago, in front of Jaemin.

  "So, what are we going to talk about?" Jeno asked as he looked at the younger who's busy on typing.

  Jaemin didn't mind Jeno for he didn't heard and noticed that the older spoke.

  "Yah. Na Jae Min. Are you listening to me?" Jeno asked again which made Jaemin startled.

  "Are you saying something?" The younger asked which made Jeno let out a sigh and smiled.

  "I asked you if what are we going to talk about." Jeno answered.

  "Oh, sorry." The younger said as he placed his phone on top of their table. "Look, Jeno. I didn't mean to do that."

  "To do what?" The older asked and played with his fingers.

  "To get angry at you." The younger answered and looked straight right to Jeno.

  "You were angry? At me? Why Jaemin? What did I do wrong?" The older asked as he looked at Jaemin's eyes.

  "I don't know, Jeno. But let me tell you honestly. I don't really like it when you're using the sentence 'But this just a game' or 'We're just playing this game' as an excuse. I don't want to hear that. Also, I don't want to see you treating others the same as how you treat me, the way you talk to them, the way you show your feelings. You may call me selfish but that's the truth." Jaemin said straightforward.

  "What are you trying to say?" Innocent Jeno asked.

  "Let's think that we're not playing the game and I-I'm jealous. That makes me feel uncomfortable." Jaemin answered as he looked away.

  Jeno stayed silent for a while and gulped.

  "Why didn't you tell me about it earlier?" Jeno asked as he get his phone for he received a message coming from Renjun.

RENJUN

Please, forgive him.

  "I got scared, Jeno." The younger answered.

  "If you have told me about it then we aren't arguing right now." Jeno said as he's typing, replying to his friend's message.

RENJUN

Please, forgive him.

I will. Thank you.

  After that, he placed his phone on the table and paid his attention to Jaemin.

  "That's why I am apologizing to you, also to our members. This is all my fault, Jeno. I'm really sorry." Jaemin said as he held the older's left hand. "Please, let's continue playing thsee games." The younger begged.

  Jeno smiled and then held the younger's hand using his right hand.

  "Jaemin, I can't be angry to anyone for a long time or keep grudges, you know that, right? But Jaemin-ah, if you'll keep on promising something and then you'll just break that, please, just stop." The older said which made Jaemin shook his head and trying too pull back his tears.

  "I'm also a human being, Jaemin. I get tired, just like you. So, please. Think carefully before you decide." Jeno added as he held the younger's hand tightly.

  "What should I do to prove that I will change my attitude?" Jaemin asked still not looking at Jeno.

  "I will give you one last chance, Na Jae Min. Just one last chance, and if you break those promises that you told me, I will no longer consider you as my friend and as my... lover." Jeno said and shook his head.

  The younger, then raised his head and let out a very big smile, which made his tears fell down. He stood up and walked to the older to give Jeno a very warm hug.

  "Thank you, Baby." He said and cried.

  Jeno let out a very wide smile and caressed the younger's back.

  "You're always welcome, Baby. But, keep your promise, okay?" The older asked.

  Jaemin nods and said, "I will."

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Hey, guys. I'm really sorry for the grammatical errors, as well as the typos. I hope that you'll understand. Thank you♡