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jeno noticed that renjun was immersed in his work and that scared him. he didn't have any idea of what he could write about that would be book seller worthy. a plot that would catch the reader's attention. this sort of thing always stressed him out. since renjun and haechan were usually on the same boat with him, he didn't feel as pressured and rushed to write. but seeing that renjun was working up a storm across from him, he was worried.

it's not that he didn't want the best for those two, he really cared about them. but it's been jeno's dream for years to release a good book. he wanted to write about something crazy. show the readers what would run through his mind and hook them into the story. but he had done nothing. all his other prompts he came up with, he wasn't confident in.

it was strange because in college, jeno was always the top of his class. he would even write little stories on the side when he got bored. it was in his blood to become a writer and he wanted everyone to know about it. he didn't just come here to fool around. but as soon as he joined the company, he's been stressed out and he couldn't write anything.

jeno had walked renjun home again that evening. like haechan had said earlier, renjun was very happy when coming into work. now he seemed a little more troubled and tense. whether it was just stress from writing, or something johnny said out in the hallway, jeno didn't know.

"renjun, are you alright? you don't seem as happy as you did this morning." jeno commented.

"i'm just tired i guess. haechan shouldn't have said what he did, i could have gotten in bigger trouble. all jaem— mr.na did was give me advice and help me with my story a little bit. of course i was happy."

jeno nodded but inside he was questioning many things. renjun had almost called mr. na by his first name. it just seemed a little too casual. not to mention he's giving him tips for his story while he's struggling.

"advice? isn't that against our policies?"

"no, i don't think so. it's his job anyways. plus it was just small things like "don't overthink the dialogue," or, "come up with the main goal of the story and then your climax before writing." renjun explained as the walked up to their apartment building.

that wasn't too much of a suspicion. haechan was suspicious too but about the wrong things for the wrong reasons. jeno wished he had someone who would give him some tips, he really needed it. so he made sure to take mental notes of what renjun said.

it seemed like their roles had changed since college. renjun was usually the one who struggled with writing stories while jeno was a little more advanced in that category. other than that, renjun was also one of the ones who were top of their class as well.

jeno didn't want to think about it anymore, he was stressed out and worried enough about his career more than anything. so he just went to bed and hoped for the best like always. an idea just had to hit him, even if it kept him up all night.

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renjun was very cautious when walking around the office now. johnny had told him to stay away from jaemin when it came to any other interactions that weren't work related. he knew that if he saw jaemin, it wouldn't be that way at all. the two males had only met each other in the span of five days and they were already so comfortable and casual with one another.

if johnny saw that, it would be over for him. he could kiss that amazing storyline goodbye. shaking off the thought, renjun focused his mind on the fact that he had a meeting. meetings were boring and awkward but this time he was excited.

there were two kinds of meetings here. the one with those who have been making progress and they talk about their plans for their future with what they're working with now. and then there's the one with those who haven't done anything and johnny just rubs it in their faces. renjun has only been to a few meetings in his time here, but he has only been to one kind and it wasn't fun.

when he walked into his office room to see his usual two colleagues, he didn't even bother to sit down. he began unpacking a little and taking his stapled stack of papers before heading back towards the door.

"wait, where are you going?" haechan asked.

"i have a meeting."

"the meeting isn't until nine thirty."

"mine is an hour earlier than yours." renjun said shortly before leaving.

haechan shook his head, sighing, "i don't like this at all." he said and jeno agreed, "mr. na is definitely meeting up with him and stealing our time with our friend!" jeno's brows furrowed. that was the least of his concerns and definitely not what was going on at all.

"haechan, what are you talking about? he does actually have a meeting right now since he has a story to show our managers." jeno tried to explain but haechan wasn't buying it, "what have you been doing anyway? there isn't anything on your document but i always see you typing."

jeno glanced over at the tanned male's computer screen. he was right, there was nothing on his page but he also noticed another tab open. when jeno reached over to click on it, haechan tried to stop him.

"h-hey! what are you doing?" he tried pushing jeno off but the second tab had already opened. jeno didn't even know what to say.

"are you serious?"

"you made me burn my pizzas, asshole." haechan rolled his eyes as he continued playing that game that brought back school memories.

jeno sighed shaking his head. it felt like he was the only one here. he didn't even understand why haechan was here but he obviously had no interest in writing. he used to be able to relate and talk to renjun but ever since mr. na met with him on friday, it felt like jeno was left alone.