YUMI

His heart was pounding so hard he could feel it in his throat. Why was he this nervous? It wasn't even a real relationship. But it felt real. Sure, he did this to get his mom off his back. She was going overboard. Anytime she would see a girl his age she tried playing cupid. But honestly? The whole point was just to have an excuse to talk to you. He didn't even like Ed Sheeran that much. He paid extra for those tickets from some junior just so he could have a reason to text you.

And now you were upset. Because of him. He messed things up, like he always does.

He sighed, raising his hand to knock, when he heard shuffling from the other side. He froze. Thumps, footsteps, something being knocked over, then a muffled giggle. And then a man's voice. It sounded kind of familiar. Low, like someone trying really hard to be quiet. Then he heard it. the soft sound of someone kissing. Followed by your voice.

"You have to leave... He'll be here any second. Do you want to get caught or what?"

Jeno's stomach dropped. His grip tightened around the flowers. Were you cheating on him? Was that why you got so mad when he crossed that boundary? Because there was someone else? Someone who got to hear you call them sweet things while he stood outside your door like an idiot holding gifts you probably didn't even want?

He was still lost in his thoughts when the door swung open. Your roommate stood there. Jisung's older sister. "Oh fuck, Jeno!" She laughed, but it sounded nervous. Her hand shot behind her, shoving someone back. "You scared me."

"Who are you hiding?" His voice came out smaller than he expected. Quieter. Like he didn't actually want to know the answer.

You suddenly appeared next to her, peeking over her shoulder. "Jeno-" Your eyes dropped to his hands. Then went wide. "You did not... Are these for me?"

"Are you cheating on me?" The words left his mouth before he could stop them. His voice cracked slightly. He felt like he might throw up. Why was this affecting him so much? This wasn't real. None of this was supposed to be real. "Just tell me, YN. Is this why you got upset when I called you-"

"No, Jeno... That's not-"

"Then who are you two hiding?"

"It's my boyfriend," your roommate finally said with a sigh, running a hand through her messy hair. "Look, Jeno... you know how Jisung gets. He's already upset that I haven't told him who I'm dating. And if you find out before he does? He'll be so pissy and you know just as well how hard it is to deal with sulky jisung... So that's why... we're trying to keep it quiet."

Jeno blinked. His brain was still catching up. "Oh." He felt his face go hot. Okay, that actually made sense. Your roommate's face was already flushed when she opened the door, and her lipstick was smudged, so yeah, she was probably just hiding her boyfriend. "I'm sorry..."

"No I'm sorry jeno I overreacted." You stepped out the door closing it behind you. He saw you sigh. Like you were trying to find words to describe what you were feeling. "It's hard for me to admit it okay... So bare with me. I just- fuck. I like you okay... And you're so attentive to everything I do. And you take care of me so well. And I just... I like you okay?! And it's so hard for me to... Be normal when you're calling me all these pet names and being so understanding with me."

Jeno just stared at you for a moment before he friend. His eyes crinkle the way they do like a cute puppy. "I... Wow... You like me? For real? I... I was thinking I hurt you... I... I like you so much yn... It was so hard for me to act like a fake boyfriend... I'm sorry I made you doubt and have such a hard time."

You stared at him for a while before throwing yourself into his arms. He stumbled back laughing but holding you with his arms.

"I was so nervous... I literally had to go to the boys. Can you believe it? I took advice from fuck ass chenle and haechan on how to win you back... Hold on a second..." His eyes narrowed. "How did you know I was coming?"

"Huh?" You froze.

Because here was the thing. Jeno had mentioned it in the Dreamies group chat earlier. It was just them who knew he was headed over to your dorm. But he never texted you. Never called your roommate. So how did you both know he was going to be here any moment unless... All of his friends are dating... Wait. IS ONE OF THE GUYS CHEATING?! WHAT THE HELL!

"yn I didn't text you that I was coming over... How did you know I'd be here?" Your mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water. You gulped. "Yn... Who is your roommate dating? Is it one of the boys? yn they all have girlfriends... You know this... I can't... My friends... They can't be cheaters-" Jeno reached for the door knob.

"No jeno it's not-" you grabbed his hand.

"Oh, just fuck this-"

The door opened. The man behind the door stepped out with an exasperated sigh. He was slightly out of breath, his shirt a little wrinkled, and there was the faintest trace of pink lip gloss near his jaw.

Jeno stared at him. His brain short-circuited.

"RENJUN?!

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Note: I knew it's a kinda cliffhanger ending. But bare with me. Because the next part will be on the renjun smau. So anyone who wants to be tagged comment here