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After a long discussion, Jeno had agreed to let Chenle tutor Jisung. The alpha came everyday after his schedule. Jisung always had a chilled water bottle ready for Chenle. They didn't have filtered water so he'd buy one everyday for Chenle, It was the least he could do to return the favour.

Jeno didn't actually like it at first but he had no choice now. According to his experience people like them, from village, small families shouldn't mingle with rich people, because their lives were not the same. Yes, he was close to Donghyuck, and was slowly getting close to Chenle and Renjun, even Taeyong. It felt like a burden.

Although, Jeno refused, Donghyuck still helped him out in one way or another. He had to accept the help because Donghyuck would plead, give him puppy eyes and sometimes simply leave things. He couldn't help but feel like a charity case. He didn't like being this helpless, but there wasn't anything that he could do about it.

He was pretty sure the first impression Taeyong, Renjun or any other person had of them was of miserable people.

Jeno was in the phase where he should be looking for a mate as everyone he knew had one, he yearned for it as well but he made himself understand that it was not the right time now.

He didn't have any ideal type, but he wished for two things. Although, he fine with the either one of them or none. His wishes seemed to be very avid. Firstly, his mate should have a permanent job. Secondly, they should at least have a permanent roof over their head.

He was absolutely fine with either one of them being fulfilled. He thought, if his mate had a permanent job they wouldn't have to worry about the rent due date, bills approaching. Similarly, if they had had their house, apartment or even a room, at least they wouldn't have to worry about sleeping on the street if their financial condition was not stable.

Jeno was in a constant worry in the middle of the month, because he was aware that soon the bills would be due, he'd have to pay the rent. Bad thoughts lingered the back of his head, what if he couldn't do it anymore? What if Jisung ever got sick? What if he got sick? How would he pay for the medicine and hospital visits for he could barely make the ends meet.

The job he had right now was very demanding, all day he was lifting things up, it was a laborious work but the salary was not enough. At time like these, he thought, he shouldn't have quit school. Then again, who would have fed them? They surely would die from hunger.

While walking home from work Jeno looked at the dark sky, it was cloudy and the wind was really strong.

Jeno then gazed longingly at the street restaurants that were bustling with people. He wished to treat Jisung someday...

When?

He didn't know.

Maybe, someday. When he doesn't have to worry about his budget stumbling merely from eating outside for once.

He sighed and walked home.

He opened the door and was greeted with a sight of Chenle, "I'm home." He whispered and shook his head a little to greet the alpha.

He straightaway changed his work uniform and took a shower. He stood under the water feeling numb.

" You guys must be starving, I will quickly stir something up for both of you."

" Hyung, no! Please, I don't want to bother you." Chenle spoke.

"Nonsense! I have to cook anyway. Don't leave before eating."

Jeno didn't know what to cook for Chenle. He quickly started on kimchi stew and rice, with a side of stir fried vegetables.

" Dinner's ready." Jeno served them food.

" What?! Hyung, it's such a simple dish but I'm addicted!" Chenle gushed.

Jeno smiled genuinely and shook his head. "Please, eat more!"

Jisung just smiled at the interaction. "It's really good, hyung!"

" Thank you, eat a lot." Jeno spoke as the served for himself.

They chatted for a bit.

" Thank you so much, Chenle. I know it's not easy. You're a busy boy after all, but I'll always remember your favour." Jeno spoke as Chenle wore his shoes.

" Hyung, it's really nothing. Don't think of it as a favour. I'm just helping a little, it's jisung who's doing all the work." Chenle reassured older.

They bowed for the last time," I'll see you tomorrow." Chenle said and both brothers nodded at him.

With that Chenle left the house.

" Baby, you must be tired now." Jisung shook his head.

" Not at all, hyung! You must be tired! Your job is strenuous."

Jeno nodded his head, " The pay is so little for the tasks assigned to us. I think it will be hard to get by the month." Jeno mumbled.

" I think, I'll have to look for another job."he continued.

Jisung washed the dishes as Jeno cleaned around the make shift kitchen.

"Hyung, should I also look for one? I'm free all day. A little job won't hurt."

Jeno shook his head. "Just focus on studying. It's not easy."

Jisung sighed.

"Hyuckie hyung called since you don't answer his calls. He said he wanted to hang out with us, Yuta hyung and Shotaro... he also said that your date is due with Jaemin and Renjun hyung."

Jeno gasped.

" What does he mean? They are mated! Why would he call it a date. Has he lost his mind. Oh my god, people will think I am trying to get with them. This is bad!"

Jeno immediately dialed Hyuck's phone.

" How dare you! How dare you call it a date! Have you been going on blabbering that Jaemin and Renjun asked me on a date! What will people think about me?"

" Hi, Jeno." Renjun greeted.

Jeno paused and quickly hung up the phone.

" Hyung, are you alright?" Jisung questioned.

" I-It wa-s R-Ren-jun."He answered while pointing at the phone.

The phone rang again.

" It's Renjun!" Jeno squeaked.

"Answer it!"

" He-hello?"

" Hi, Jeno. You hung up on me."

" Yes, I'm sorry I thought, I called Hyuck's phone."

" Yea, you did. But I picked it."

" I'm sorry, I was yelling. It's embarrassing." Jeno whispered. He heard Renjun laugh on the other side.

"It's okay, we can call it a date. I don't mind." Jeno remained silent, he was flustered and didn't know what to say.

" I—I..."

" Would you like to go out with us?" Renjun asked.

Jeno's eyes widened. He looked at Jisung who stared back at him.

" you can take more time to think, it's okay." Renjun said.

"NO!" Jeno yelled and cut the call. He slid against the wall, wrapped his arms around his knees and closed his eyes tightly.

" Hyung, what happened?"

" He said, he didn't mind going on a date with me and then asked me out." Jeno whispered.

"He was kidding, right?" Jeno asked hopefully.

Jisung just rubbed his back.

" He hung up on me twice!" Renjun screeched.

Jaemin laughed at his reaction while Mark rolled his eyes.

"Babe, please. Leave him alone for a while. He is not ready to date or anything. So, don't bother him." Jaemin said.

Renjun struted and sat down on Jaemin's lap. " I swear to god, I'll dump you for Jeno if you don't take an initiative."Jaemin looked up at Renjun and growled at him.

"I will not force him." He stated.

" For fuck's sake! I'm not asking you to force him to be with us..but can you please do something nice to leave a long lasting impression on him."

" Babe, you know I'm not good at this stuff, Had it not been you, I don't think I'd ever find a mate."

Renjun looked at his lap.

Jaemin sighed, "How about this... we go to his place, pick him up. We can also ask Chenle a favour to look after Jisung."

" We're doing him a favour not the other way around. He'd do anything to spend extra time with Jisung." Renjun snickered.

" Get ready then."

Jeno was cleaning the bathroom when someone stood behind him, he brushed it off. He thought it must be Jisung.

He continued until a minute later another person joined the latter.

Jeno snapped his head around.

" Chenle? What are you doing here?"

" Uh.. Hi hyung! Jaemin hyung told me to come here."

" What, Why?" Jeno panicked.

Was it because he refused to go out?

" Oh, he told me to inform you that they are on their way to pick you up."

" WHAT?" He yelled.

"Oh my god. I can't go! Please, tell them to not come here."

"Too late, JenJen. We're already here." A voice spoke from behind Chenle.

" JiJi, you don't mind if we take your brother out for a bit, right?" Jaemin questioned.

Jisung shook his head.

" Excellent!" Renjun said enthusiastically.

Renjun dragged Jeno out of the apartment.

Jaemin followed them quietly, he handed some money to Chenle and winked at him.

" I guess they won't come home tonight."

" What do you mean ?" Jisung panicked.

" Oh, don't worry about it, your brother is going to have a fun night." Chenle laughed it off.

Jisung just nodded his head, though he was still unsatisfied with the reply.

Hey, my lovelies!

I'm sorry for not updating last week. I had five mid terms last week. I hope you'll understand.

Thank you, for reading everyone.

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