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"this is harder than i thought..." renjun sighed, resting his head in his hand.

he had rewritten his story so many times that he could tell the story backwards. he didn't even feel like publishing it anymore. after jaemin edited the first draft, all he does is continue to correct more things in every single paragraph and it drove the older male insane.

after finalizing the chapter he was told to edit, renjun made his way to jaemin's office. when he walked in, the younger was standing beside his desk. leaning on it as he reached for the papers renjun brought him.

"here, if it needs more editing, just keep it. i'm tired of this." renjun said, throwing himself in the chair across from the younger.

jaemin chuckled knowingly as he went to sit at his desk. he knew this was going to happen sooner or later. putting on his glasses, he took a pen and began going through the story yet again. ready to correct any typos, circle run on sentences, and write notes in the margins.

"you think you're tired of it? i've read this more times than you have." jaemin said.

"i bet i could read it backwards." renjun murmured and jaemin smirked, looking up at the older through his specs.

"is that a challenge?" renjun giggled in response as he rubbed his tired eyes.

"i'm serious, jaemin! i can't take it anymore." jaemin frowned. he knew renjun was giving up on publishing the story, but he wasn't going to let him do that. no matter how boring the storyline might seem to him now, he would regret not publishing it later on.

"you've worked so hard to get here, renjun-ah. i know you're tired but i'm not going to let you give up." jaemin put renjun's stack of papers into his filing cabinet. the older just watched as jaemin took his bag, walking over to him and offered his hand.

"where are we going?" renjun asked, taking his hand anyway. jaemin smiled before he answered, squeezing his hand softly.

"you trust me, right?" he asked, pulling renjun up to his feet. renjun eyed the younger suspiciously before nodding.

"good."

—

renjun had followed jaemin out to his car yet again. he just thought jaemin was going to treat him to some food, or take him home. but his eyebrows knitted together as he watched the car pass his apartment complex.

"jaemin, wha—"

"i thought you trusted me." jaemin teased, his lips curling into a mischievous grin.

"i do! it's just..." the older's voice trailed off. jaemin reached over, placing his hand on renjun's smaller one. renjun blushed, before he could say anything else, they pulled up to a luxurious home.

jaemin exited the car, going around to renjun's side to let him out. renjun was entranced by the beautifully lit house in front of him. his eyes sparkled with its reflection. jaemin lead the older inside and just as renjun thought he couldn't be more surprised, he was even more surprised.

"you like it?" jaemin asked, looking down at the older.

"i think i'm going to faint." renjun said meeting his eyes.

"this is my house," jaemin chuckled, "it's only temporary, but make yourself comfortable."

renjun continued to look around as jaemin gave him a small, quick tour of his mini mansion. it wasn't that big, but it was big enough. plus, the riches inside made up for its size.

"do as you please. i'll be right back." jaemin smiled as he disappeared upstairs.

renjun just nodded slowly as he walked around alone. he was going to sit down on the couch and wait for the younger to return, but something caught his eyes.

cookies.

renjun's mouth watered at the thought of eating something so rich, sweet, and delicious. not only was he hungry, but he hasn't eaten anything sweet in a long time. not to mention how perfect they would be to cure his stress. he didn't want to be rude, and he isn't someone who is rude. but renjun really wanted those cookies. they were calling his name and he just couldn't resist.

"maybe just one..." he whispered, a small smile creeping onto his lips. carefully, renjun opened the plastic lid and took one of the colorfully decorated sugar cookie. he bit into, sighing in delight at its soft exterior and sweet flavor. it felt like heaven, and heaven it truly was.

"is it good?" renjun flinched, turning around to meet jaemin's stupid smirk.

"j-jaemin! i—...it's not what it looks like." he mumbled as he continued to eat the cookie, crumbs on the side of his mouth. jaemin couldn't help but laugh at how cute he looked.

"really? because it looks like you just stole my cookies." jaemin said walking closer. renjun's body froze as the two were now inches apart. leaning down, jaemin gently reached his hand up to renjun's face. renjun just stood there, wide eyed and nervous.

jaemin dusted the crumps off of his now reddened cheeks as he grinned, "all gone!" he said.

renjun blinked back into reality, "stop doing that!" he swat the younger away. jaemin just laughed as he tried to dodge renjun's flailing arms.

"it's okay, renjun-ah. i got them for you anyways." jaemin giggled, "now, i ran you a warm bath upstairs. i know how stressed out you are, and i figured you would enjoy a bath." renjun smiled, nodding as jaemin lead him upstairs into the grand bathroom.

just like the rest of the house, the bathroom was absolutely amazing. not to mention the giant bathtub, stairs in front of it, filled with bubbles.

"who even are you? how can you afford this stuff?" renjun thought aloud.

"just an editor." he chuckled, "i gave you something to wear on the counter. call me if you need anything." he turned to leave.

"jaemin?" the younger faced renjun again, raising his brow.

"thank you..."

—

while renjun was having the time of his life in the bathroom, jaemin went downstairs to call lucas. his excitement getting the best of him as he smiled widely at the thought of renjun's reaction.

"hello?" a deep voice answered on the other line.

"lucas, we're ready. i'll give you the story tomorrow."