Middle ground

Chapter 1

Renjun's POV

Anger, so much anger, it was the only emotion Renjun can feel when he came out of his literature class. Literature was one of his favourite courses but Professor was surely testing his patience, his analysis for sense and sensibility was perfectly fine, it wasn't his fault that Professor found his criticism a bit harsh. Seething with rage, Renjun was not looking where he was going and bumped in a strong chest, fuck these sports kids. Ready to give this person a piece of his mind Renjun lifted his head, but all the profanities died in his throat when he saw Na Jaemin in all his glory.

"Are you okay. I am so sorry I wasn't looking where I was going."

Adonis uttered with his pouty voice. He was already giving Renjun a heart attack there was no need for this lethal pout.

Finding his voice Renjun responded, "No need to apologise. It was me who was running with my eyes closed." Chuckling a bit in the end. It was not awkward at all, not even a little bit. Satire.

"Are you heading to the cafeteria?"

"Yeah...why do you ask?" Renjun raised his eyebrow.
"It's just Yangyang ditched me for his boyfriend. And I am all alone so I thought maybe I can join you guys." There he goes with his lethal weapon. And what is Renjun gonna do say no?

"Sure you can." Well it was worth it because Renjun got a million dollar smile from Jaemin. Maybe his day wasn't going that bad. Literature Professor can go fuck himself.

Now Renjun and Jaemin were not complete strangers. They had been together in the few courses last semester so you can call them acquaintances.
They choose a table near the window, the rainy view was so enchanting.

"Not being rude or anything but why are you not sitting with your fanclub?" Renjun inquired while sipping his strawberry shake. He ordered this just because he was craving strawberries, there was no hidden agenda of annoying Jaemin.
Jaemin made a face but didn't comment. Okay maybe Renjun ordered strawberry shake to witness Jaemin's adorable facial expressions.

"Fanclub?" Jaemin asked genuinely surprised. What? This guy must be joking! Right?

Rolling his eyes Renjun supplied, "Don't act dumb Na, the puppies who always follow you around. Surely you must know about them."

"Wait people follow me around?!" He almost shrieked. Renjun facepalmed. He wasn't expecting this.

"Hello bitches. How are you doing on this fine morning?" Came the dramatic little shit.

"Nothing just Jaemin here claims that he doesn't know that he has a fanclub."

"What? Na Jaemin tell me this is not true?" Leave it to theatre kids to make castle out of sand.

Jaemin looked a bit worried now, Renjun was trying to repress his laugh.

"Is it a bad thing?" Came a very small voice.
Renjun and Donghyuck burst out laughing. Jaemin was looking between them like a confused puppy.

"No Jaems it's not a bad thing. It just means you are so innocent for this world." Donghyuck supplied while catching his breath. Jaemin was still confuse.

"It's not bad Jaemin, there are just some students around the campus who admire and support you."

"Ah okay. They must be very nice then."

"Yeah very very nice."

"Why does it feel like you are being sarcastic."

"Because he is Jaems."

"Jaemin finish your poisonous drink or you are gonna be late for your class."

"I am not taking today's class. Rosey is absent and I can't bare to sit through a 2 hour class alone."

Sipping the remaining content from the cup Renjun pushed it towards Donghyuck, who just rolled his eyes at his friend's actions.
"Fair enough."

"Are you guys leaving after this?" Donghyuck asked lazily.

"Don't know about Jaemin but I am heading straight to dorms because I am super sleepy."

"I have two hours to spare from the lecture I am ditching after that coach is gonna manhandle me for volleyball practice."

Cafeteria was getting crowded as students were coming in and waiters were giving twitching eyes to their table as they were done with their food and just slacking off on table. Before staff would actually come and ask them to leave the trio decided to head outside and save their little dignity.

They were about to leave when Lee Jeno approached their table. Now that's new Jeno coming to the same place Na Jaemin is sitting is a spectacle for sour eyes.

THIRD PERSON POV

"Hello everyone!" Jeno never really talked to them after their last semester because they had no courses together so this approach piqued interest especially of drama lover Donghyuck.
"Hello to you to young man. What brings you here Sir if you don't mind me asking."

Jeno just smiled and sat down on empty seat.
Looking up at Jaemin he hesitantly said, "How are you Jaemin?" *awkward*

But Jaemin just smiled, that heart wrenching smile that could kill.

"I am doing fine aside from the little shits your football jocks like to throw at my team." Oops.

Smiling in return Jeno said, "I will pretend that I didn't hear the later part."

"Suit yourself." Jaemin said bringing his attention back to his coffee.

Turning towards his right, "Renjun are you free this weekend?"

Jeamin was interested but didn't show. Jeno sensed it who else would know Nana better then him.

"I...yes I suppose." Renjun was surprised as to why would Jeno ask him if he is free or not, maybe he wants help with studies. Shut up stupid brain.

"I was wondering if you could maybe go out with me." Jeno asked hopefully.

"Whhat! Wait are you asking me" Renjun said pointing towards himself then pointing towards Jeno, "to go out with you?"

"Yes I am asking you to go out with me." Jeno said mimicking Renjun's action making him blush.

"But why would you ask me?"

"Aren't we suppose to ask out the people we like for date?" Jeno said raising his perfect eyebrow.

"Hahahaha wait you like me? Oh my god, Lee Jeno you make me laugh" Renjun laughed so hard that he almost fall from his chair. When he felt no response coming from the other.

"Hold on! You are serious?"

A/N
Hello everyone!
This the first chapter I hope that you guys liked it. At first I wasn't planning on this but I just want to make a history between Jeno and Jaemin like a reason for their feud.
Jeno is majoring in engineering (captain of football team)
Jaemin is a business major (captain of volleyball team)
Renjun is literature kid
The trio had shared some courses during their first semester and now they are in third semester. The three of them were acquaintances but Jeno and Jaemin are or were more then just acquaintances.

Please tell me how would you like the story to go.
Love you all!! Stay happy and healthy and you all are beautiful.
...Erosoule