p.s. i never proof read or do word count bc im so lazy hhhh
pairing: best friend!jeno x reader
summary: heโs always there for you but only as a friend
- lee jeno; your go to, shoulder to cry on, advisor, and best friend
- he was the first one ready to comfort you when things went wrong w your significant other
- โyou deserve so much better y/nโ
- holding your hand, rubbing your back, trying to make you laugh after crying
- you were oblivious to his feelings for you
- the way his heart beat accelerated whenever you called
- or how hard he tried not to kiss your cheek when you said you were thankful for him
- but he knew you didnโt feel the same
- so he saved himself the humiliation that came with rejection and valued your friendship instead
- until the summer after graduation
- โthis time itโs just gonna be me and you! no boyfriends or girlfriends, just the two of usโ
- he excitingly agreed and began planning out the most perfect summer
- โwe can go to the beach and stargaze ! thereโs also a new cafe i wanna you to take me toโ
- he saw you consistently, falling more and more in love
- it felt good to have you all to himself, not having to worry about fixing other peopleโs mistakes
- and then one night while walking home from the movies
- it was a very subtle move
- you continued walking, ignoring his burning stare towards your hands
- he smiled and interwinded his fingers, walking closer to you
- about a block away from your home you shook his hand off of yours
- โsorry hahaโ โfor what?โ โthat was weird of meโ
- jeno went home with butterflies in his stomach that night
- perhaps youโd end up falling for him too ??? he hoped anyway
- as summer rolled out, you became โbusierโ with university plans and the duo saw each other less and less
- โhi i miss youโฆ _______ is having a party tonight, wanna go bestie?โ
- โmiss you too and ofc dummyโ
- since it had been so long, jeno was anxious to see you
- he wanted to make a move since things had been going so smoothly and there wasnโt anyone else you were talking to
- he was pleasantly surprised when you held his hand again walking out of your home
- โeveryone from school is gonna be there so itโs gonna be funโ you said happily
- you constantly locked and unlocked your phone
- jeno noticed and gently squeezed your hand
- โis everything ok?โ โperfectโ
- once there, he noticed you getting closer
- he liked you being clingy
- โletโs danceโ you said suddenly, pulling him up from the stool he sat on and into the living room
- jeno was so utterly intrigued with the way you moved he failed to noticed your attention wasnโt on him at all
- โyouโve suprisingly gotten better at dancing?maybe you can come by the studio and we can d-โ
- you grabbed his face and quickly kissed him, your eyes watching someone else
- he slowly reopened his eyes, legs turning into jell-o
- โw-what was that?โ he smiled shyly
- โi like you, jeno. iโve always liked youโ you said loudly
- he was speechless, shaking his head in disbelief
- โi-iโve always liked you too- wow iโ
- you giggled and kissed his cheek, taking his hand again
- he couldnโt stop smiling, his eyes sparkling under the colorful lights flashing
- โhey itโs getting kind of hot in here,do you mind grabbing me something to drink? Iโm gonna step out a bitโ
- he nodded and quickly kissed your cheek before walking away
- jeno: guyS SHE KISSED ME
haechan: sHE WHAT ??? I LOVE THIS SONG
jeno: ON THE LIPS AKFJEJ SJE SAID SHE LIKES ME
renjun: ASKFJR ARE YOU DATING THEN
jaemin: why are you tellinG uS ?ยฟ where did you leave her you dUMB
- jeno inhaled deeply before putting his phone away
- he grabbed two water bottles and walked outside where there was a smaller crowd spread across the yard
- โjeno!โ you waved him over, reaching your hand out
- you were talking with your ex, who jeno hadnโt heard about since graduation
- โoh โฆ are you guys a thing now?โ s/he asked
- โyes, weโre together and weโre happyโ you answered quickly
- his ears turned pink again and his heart beat faster
- โyeaโฆ weโre datingโ he slowly repeated, looking towards you
- you took your water bottle and wrapped his arm around you, keeping your eyes locked on your past lover
- jenoโs eyes stayed glued to youโฆ this was the summer he imagined: his arm wrapped around you securely, his feelings for you being acknowledged and returned, it was perfect.
- โanyway, itโs getting kind of late so jeno and i should probably be heading homeโ you smiled
- โok cool, well it was nice seeing you again y/n..โ
- you clung onto jenoโs arm as you both walked out into the dim street
- โwOW that was so good jeno!โ you squealed jumping up and down
- he cheeks turned a hot pink quickly, thinking you were talking about the kiss
- โi honestly didnโt think you LIKE liked me hahaโ he held wrapped both arms around you tightly and kept walking
- โwait what? i meant they looked so jealous watching us! you acted really wellโ you gently pushed his arm off your shoulder
- โlisten i started talking to y/ex/n again over the past few weeks and theyโve changed so much over the summer. i didnโt tell you bc i didnโt know if they were being sincere but tonight proved they still have feelings for meโ
- โyou kissed me - you told me you liked me as more than a friendโ he said, his self confidence slowly deteriorating
- โi โฆ never said i liked you as more than a friend. i had to kiss you, they were look- why are you getting upset?โ
- jeno ignored his heartache and frowned
- โis that why you wanted me to come out with you tonight? is that why you were being so touchy? so theyโd get jealous?โ
- โjeno are you really getting upset over this? youโre my best friend, i couldnโt have done it without yo-โ
- โyouโre not supposed to kiss your friends if you donโt mean it! i thought-i thought you really liked meโ
- your eyes slightly widened
- โjust save it. i shouldโve known you only saw me as a shoulder to cry on - you didnโt even consider my feelings when you were acting up for that guy.โ
- he left you at your doorstep and walked home without saying goodnight, ignoring your calls and texts for the remainder of the summer
- im sorry j , i miss you x
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