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Jeno stood at the gate waiting for Jaemin nervously, he fiddled with his self-made cheap ass bracelet on his wrist and tried to ignore a few cat calls from people passing by.

He's still not used to the attention, and he doesn't think he will. It'll just stress him out or even worst, psych him out.

Finally, he saw a glimpse of a familiar caramel blob of hair in the sea of students. He waves his hand quickly not liking to seek attention.

Jaemin sees his hand and walks over to him, but what made Jeno slightly confused yet also a little annoyed and anxious was that the quarterback was walking with Hana.

He brushes the feelings to the side as Jaemin greets him, "so where are we exactly going?" He asked leading Jeno to the bicycle parking area.

"Just somewhere down the street, I'll tell you the directions," Jeno answered and tilted his head when they approached a bicycle that could fit two people.

"Is this yours?" He asked curiously and also a bit of joyfulness in his tone. To his surprise, Jaemin nodded with a hum taking the helmet off of the seat.

Jeno liked bicycles, he used to have one but sadly broke it when he was just 10 years old. He used to bike around the city and also race with his father till the sun has to go down.

He didn't expect Jaemin to be a bicycle person, no offense, because the boy usually drove around with his car or at some of the times he used his black motorcycle.

"How come you never showed this before? Is it new?" Jeno asked quite confused.

The caramel haired shrugged at him, "it's old, Hana didn't like bicycles so that's why I usually use my car or motorcycle." He said truthfully.

"Why doesn't she like them?" The raven haired asked furrowing his eyebrows.

Jaemin chuckled, "she said it's too embarrassing or something," he said nonchalantly.

Jeno gasps audibly with his eyes looking like dolls and somehow, it made Jaemin's stomach feel weird and giddy.

"But they're cool!" Jaemin chuckled again at his comment before handing him the helmet. "Is there only one?" Jeno asked.

Jaemin nodded taking the bicycle out of his spot setting it up, "you should wear it, I'll be okay." He insisted.

Jeno pouted as Jaemin sat down on the seat and gestures for him to get behind, "but you're driving this thing!" He said.

The older snorted at him, "relax, it's not like I'll go crazy or something. Do you really believe that 'driver's are usually the ones to die' shit?"

He laughed when Jeno paused but his eyebrows were furrowed, "it's a bicycle, not a racecar. And I'm obviously sober, so sit."

The raven haired sighed before putting on the helmet and locking it up on his head as he sat down behind Jaemin, he likes bicycles but it's been awhile.

"Hold tight," he paused at Jaemin's words. "Hold tight? Where?" He thought to himself not moving an inch.

Jaemin laughed as if he could read his mind, "around my waist, darling. I'll be careful, babe." He chuckled not knowing the pet names made Jeno blushing like crazy behind him.

Jeno did as told and clung onto him as they took off following the raven haired's instructions.

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Jaemin raised a brow when they sat down inside a bar at one of the tables near the stage. He looks around and saw a few men staring at Jeno like he's some kind of special meal.

"Why are we here?" He asked looking back at the raven haired who was giving some hand gestures towards one of the strippers. He seems like he's been here before.

Jeno cleared up his throat, "uhm I know this is surprising and it'll probably be ridiculous later on, but I just want to like tell you about what really is my life."

He continued after he rolled his eyes when someone whistled at him, "I don't know why I'm doing this but it just felt weird as if like I'm lying to you or something."

Jaemin hummed in acknowledgement taking a sip of his beer, luckily he has a pack of gum in his pocket and also has high alcohol tolerance.

"I uhm, God this is really stupid but," Jeno said mostly to himself, "I secretly work as a prostitute at night here," he finally lets out.

It was silent for a moment before Jaemin spoke up ignoring a feeling in his stomach, "why?" He asked.

Jeno sighed, "because, I don't have a good lifestyle. Donghyuck's mom, my stepmom, does shit and treats me like shit everyday since the beginning."

"I needed money Jaemin, she doesn't even give me a decent amount of allowance for school. Where do you think I atleast got some food, clothes and other things?"

Jaemin pursed his lips keeping quiet as Jeno continued, "exactly, I raised myself whenever my dad is at work as a seaman, she ruins me at everytime she can. Hell, she even brainwashed Donghyuck for fucks sake."

Jeno looked both angry and sad, his eyes were glossy from tears pooling up in his eyes. "Have you ever wondered why I liked to cover myself? And seemingly not in the mood?"

Jaemin nodded, "yeah," he mumbled as Jeno wiped his tears away before more was pooling in his eyes again. His glass of beer is already empty, yet his mind was full of questions.

"Because of her, she ruins me. Both physically and mentally, she abuses me and she says shit to me until it gets in my head." Jeno sniffled, "until I believe her."

Jaemin stood up and sat beside him before bringing him into his arms pulling him close. It was just like that, Jeno in his arms crying until he calmed down.

"I'm sorry you had to go through this," Jaemin said caressing his back gently. "I wish I could help you," he mumbled.

Jeno sniffled and pushed his cheek against his chest, "it's fine. She's too powerful anyway," he sighed.

Jaemin bit the inside of his cheek, "you're very strong and brave you know that? Don't let her get to you," he said.

Jeno smiled at his words a little and giggled, "sweet words for a jock," he snorts. "But thanks."

The caramel haired clicked his tongue, "shut up, kitten," he whispered the last word in his ear making the raven haired blush.

A few minutes passes by and one of the prostitutes walks over to their table, "it's your shift, Jen." He said giving him a reassuring thumbs up before dragging his client upstairs.

The raven haired heaved a sigh before standing up with Jaemin following his lead getting his stuff, "I guess I'll see you tomorrow," he said.

Jaemin nodded as they walk towards the changing room, "I guess so," he mumbled ignoring a few stares that were on them.

He doesn't know why he got upset when one of the guys in a near table smacked Jeno's ass while the boy was calm and gave a wink with a flying kiss as he heard the 'smooch' sound.

He doesn't know why he got even more upset at the thought of someone else touching and kissing Jeno like he does. Or worst, them fucking Jeno and doing more than just cheesy shit.

He also doesn't know why or how Jeno understood his face and suddenly pecked his cheek, "I know that face. We're not really dating aren't we? Don't be jealous, I'm not cheating on you."

Even though it feels like it, Jeno wanted to say but kept it in.

Jaemin pursed his lips and nodded, he gave a small smile while Jeno gave a bigger one ignoring the obvious hint of bitterness in Jaemin's smile.

He also definitely doesn't know why he kissed Jeno on the lips before leaving as the raven haired stood there for a moment and shook his head like he's somehow disappointed.

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Hey everyone, I wanted to ask something that has been on my mind but dunno if y'all are up for it.

So, basically I have been thinking if I should do a sequel. As in, a book 2 of this story.

I know I said there'll be a happy ending and stuff like that, but I dunno and the idea just popped up in my mind.

The choice is up to you readers, if you guys do want a book 2 or a sequel then don't worry because it will surely have a happy ending meanwhile this will be sort of an angst.

If you guys don't want a book 2 or a sequel, then it's okay too and I'll do the happy ending but it won't be that organized because this is based on their high school years.

I am sort of excited to do a book 2 of this story, mainly because It'll make more sense and it will also be very interesting, also because it will be my first time making a sequel.

Please leave a comment down below in one of the choices to let me know :)

Yes? (There'll be a sequel)

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Also you can leave some questions if you don't get it, I'll make sure to reply so you can understand :>