Jeno and Jaemin are best friends through most of their lives. Now in college they share an apartment and things are great, at least until Renjun enters their life. They both fall for him and he for them. What happens when they don't want to share...
When Friday rolled around Jaemin was excited but tried not to show it in front of Jeno. Jeno on the other hand was trying to get over his sadness because he was going out with Renjun tomorrow so he kind of understands. "So when are you going to tell me about the guy you're going out with?" Jeno asks genuinely curious of what type of guy Jaemin likes. "He's cute and small but also a force to be reckoned with. Maybe I can bring him over some time next week for breakfast and you can meet." Jeno tried to smile sincerely. "Of course I would love to meet him." He has to hide the fact that he's hurt with a smile but he will be fine he will just have to focus on Renjun.
After classes ended and Jaemin was readying himself for his date he wanted advice for his clothes but it just felt weird to ask Jeno. No matter what Jeno feels for him, he is the man that Jaemin has been in love with as long as he can remember, so asking him advice when he's seeing another man is weird. When he finally does emerge he hears Jeno gasp.
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"What? Do I look that bad?" Jeno swallows hard and looks away. "No, you look amazing. Really." He got up and quickly went to his own room, he's trying really hard to keep it together and not lose his mind but seeing Jaemin dressed this way makes him even more regretful that it's not him he's dressing up for. He decides after texting Renjun quick to ask what they would be doing he's going to pick an outfit for tomorrow and try to not go insane.
When Jaemin finally gets to Renjun's house to pick him up for their date he's met at the door with a confused Lee Haechan. "You weren't here the other night? I don't think so, I would remember. Renjun is this the one you like? I thought he looked different?" He asks as Renjun descends the stairs. Jaemin is not even listening anymore as he sees this cute boy from his class who always wears oversized hoodies and jeans is totally transformed.
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"Wow, you look amazing." Jaemin says quietly. "You look very handsome yourself." Renjun says shyly while Haechan just watches with confusion until Mark, his boyfriend comes and wraps his arms around him and whispers to him to go in the other room. He listens which Renjun is very thankful for. "Sorry about him, he's one of the weird ones." "I heard that!" Haechan shouted from the other room making Jaemin chuckle and Renjun hurry him out the door. "Seriously you are beautiful tonight." Renjun looks away. "Stop, please. You're embarrassing me." He hides his red cheeks and pulls Jaemin's arm. "Ok, ok so I've made a reservation at a really good Italian place, since you said you really like it, then I thought we could maybe just take a walk and talk. I like talking with you." Renjun smiles and nods his approval. "It sounds perfect." When they get to the restaurant it's atmosphere is very romantic, almost too much for the two since it's their first date but they will make do. "So where are you from originally?" He obviously knows from his name that he's Chinese but he doesn't know much about his family. "My family is from China, I came here to study abroad when I was a senior in high school then I got into a good college so of course I stayed." Jaemin hums in thought. "I'm in a Chinese club at school, it helps me keep in touch with my own culture and of course people who can speak the language." Jaemin gets a look of realization on his face and covers his mouth. "So you must know my friend Xiaojun? We're in performing arts together, he said something about a club like that." Renjun nods happily. "Yes, he's great! Their is an interesting group there, maybe one day I'll introduce you." Jaemin smiles and pays for their food as dinner had passed and was delicious. They left to go on their walk and Jaemin was not shy about taking Renjun's hand in his own. Renjun just smiled and squeezed his fingers. They finished their date walking along the pier and just talking about everything and when it was time for it to end neither wanted it to but they also wished for someone else to be with them. For Renjun this is nothing new, he's known he was poly since he was younger but for Jaemin this is confusing, he can't figure out why when he's with one of them he feels amazing but also incomplete and it's frustrating since he can't talk to the one person he would trust with this. When they got to the door of Renjun's house it wasn't as awkward as Renjun thought it would be because Jaemin was a gentleman and didn't feel the need to pressure him for a kiss. Also the fact that Jaemin's not exactly sure who he wants to give his first kiss to anyway. He likes Renjun a lot but they've only went on one date and of course if he had a choice he would give it to Jeno.
When Jeno's floor pacing was interrupted with the sound of the door handle he leapt through the air not so gracefully onto the chair in the corner. He tried to act natural but failed completely as Jaemin raised his eyebrows at his odd position. "Uh I uh was just going to try out this new work out position." But before Jaemin could ask what it was he jumped up and bro hugged him. "So, how was your date?" He asked trying to sound excited. "It was great, he is so nice and..." Jeno was interrupted with his phone ringing. He looks at it to see it is Renjun and decides he'd rather hear about his date than Jaemin's anyway. "I have to take this maybe you can tell me tomorrow." Jaemin nods, he's disappointed but also relieved not to have to tell him.
"Hey, how was it? Let me guess you called to tell me he swept you off your feet and you don't want to see me tomorrow?" He asks partially joking. "First of all, hello to you too. Second of all I like you for your quiet confidence and this is not it. Thirdly I really want this to work and if you do as well you will not be jealous." Jeno sighs. "I know, I'm sorry. I'm just having a rough time tonight, you know the broken heart thing." Renjun hums. "I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking of that but hey I was thinking of you tonight. I need to tell you something that I hope won't change how you think of me but I am polyamorous." "I'm don't even know what that is honestly." Jeno says. "It means that I want or need and have the ability to love more than one person. For me to be completely monogamous would be difficult." There is a significant silence where Renjun wonders if it was too soon or maybe an in person conversation to have, he worries he may have ruined his chances with Jeno before they even began but he wants to wait to see what he thinks before he says anymore. After what seems like forever he finally responds. "I couldn't or wouldn't ask you to try to change yourself honestly. I think it is too early to label us or anything as is but if we get to the point where a decision has to be made hopefully it will be a mutual understanding. But honestly I feel like I could also be the same. My heart is yearning daily for my love to be returned by this other person but I also really want to get to know you." Renjun has breathed multiple sighs of relief. "Thank you. I honestly didn't think I could have this conversation in person with you but at the same time I feel like it's easy to talk about things with you." Jeno can hear the uneasiness in his voice and tries to lighten the mood. "So tell me, how was your date? Was he amazing, do I have a lot to live up to?" Renjun chuckles. "He is amazing, he's so different than you. He's funny, and cute like you yes, but he's louder, like his confidence shows to the world where yours is just quietly there waiting to come out when needed. You actually compliment each other well. Maybe someday when we're more comfortable with this situation you can meet him." Jeno hums not hating the comparison. "I feel like we could talk for hours you know." Jeno says out of the blue. "Same, you're such a good person. I'm glad the professor paired us up." Jeno smiles. "Have you told him about me yet?" Renjun thinks back to his conversations with the other. "Some things, I still haven't confessed that I'm poly, I don't think he would hate me but you know I'm just scared." Jeno thinks quietly for a minute. "I'm sure he would understand and even if he doesn't who could hate an angel like you." Renjun is again happy he's on the phone so he can hide his red face. "Thanks, but I think I should go now. I'm tired and we should save some conversation for tomorrow." Jeno smiles even though Renjun can't see it, he can feel it. "Goodnight. I can't wait for what ever tomorrow brings." "Goodnight Jeno."
