Disclaimer: I don't own this picture nor artwork. And I don't want to disrespect it, so I'm very sorry if I used it wrongly without thinking/any knowledge of the meaning behind it.

I just searched randomly and chose this one, please let me know so I can remove the picture if that helps.

Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY NCT'S LEE JENO!! 🎀✨

(The bow/ribbon is just a thing I've been using since strawberry Jeno, so I basically made it as a symbol for him or whatever lmao ^-^)

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After dinner, the adults stayed back in the dining table, their conversation being dragged out more as Mark decided to stick with the plan.

Jaemin could sense his annoyance contrast to the married couple's positive aura, humming along with Mrs. Lee's stories about her work.

At least they compliment him, help him boost his already high ego and keep him distracted.

If Yuta was here, it would've been less awkward for Jaemin to witness. No doubt the elder boy would make the interaction more normal and convincing even if he's alone with the married couple.

Despite how cold-looking Yuta is, he sure has great senses and knows what to do. Hence he is one of the most reliable members in the group.

Probably why Johnny chose him with no hesitation.

"Can I give you a tour, hyung?" Jeno's voice snaps him out of his thoughts, tearing his gaze away from Mark forcing out a laugh.

"Now?" Lifting a brow at him in question.

It's not like Jaemin minds, that was part of the plan after all. But he did not expect it to be soon- or at least, exactly tonight.

What makes him more flustered is when Yeeun sips on her cold beverage, "that sounds good, you can bond in the meantime too." Smacking her lips afterwards.

"Besides, I have a feeling they will take a while." Nodding her chin to the laughing adults' direction, wiggling her eyebrows. "Might as well escape like you're a kid again."

Jaemin nods quietly, feeling Jeno's slim fingers wrap around his wrist where his birthmark is and pulls him up.

The gentle touch somehow sends an electrifying sensation through his body, tingling as he clenches his jaw.

Either Jeno didn't realize or he did but didn't question him for whatever reason. Already tugging him out of the dining room, he hears Yeeun covering up for their sudden leave to their parents.

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Jaemin gets a tour of the Lee residence, Jeno a little out of breath either from how spacious their home is or simply because of his high energy this evening.

He gets to see Jeno's room, a peek in Yeeun's room since Jeno warned him his elder sister doesn't like snoopers, so they left a second after.

Out of respect, Jeno didn't show him his parents' master bedroom and instead pulls him along, passing by the closed doors near the guest bathroom.

Jeno rambles about his favorite areas in their house; from the library, to the computer room, to the arts room, he goes on explaining as to why.

He says along the lines of: "History was made, I learned a lot from the past."

Jaemin jokes he is one of those bookworms, receiving an unbothered and gleeful smile from Jeno as they head towards another room.

Jeno shows him the music room, telling stories about he and Yeeun used to hide here when they were younger.

But now the two siblings uses this room to show their musical talents. The blond haired boy introduces him the instruments they have learned to use and grew fond with.

Telling him who's better at it and jokes if he could be their judge next time Yeeun starts a competition between them.

Jaemin learns Jeno can play the guitar and dances well, the latter showing him a brief video of his skills, mixed with Yeeun's teasing voice in the background.

"Do you want to go outside for some fresh air?" Jaemin nodded along, liking the idea. Leaving the warmth from the inside of Jeno's family home in exchange for the cold yet refreshing wind outside.

They head to a statue, it is old but definitely still beautiful. It's simply just two hands about to interlock, the tip of their fingers touching prettily.

Listening to Jeno informing him the statue was made by his great grandma, thankful it is still standing firmly to this day.

Jaemin doesn't get to know the true meaning behind the statue, what story it tells.

His gaze drops down to Jeno's lips, the blond haired boy mumbling how cold it is getting and wishing he could go to the hot tub or the fireplace.

Leaning in closer, Jaemin was pulled by a magnetic force that made him unable to move away from Jeno's space, the blond haired boy noticing their distance closing in.

Once their lips touched, Jaemin feels Jeno's slightly trembling hands snake up to the sides of his neck, fingers grazing on his skin as he pulls him closer.

His own hands take place on Jeno's waist, deepening the kiss surprising the both of them as Jeno couldn't contain the small sound escaping his occupied lips.

Tilting his head to the side, he makes Jeno whine subconsciously when he bites his lip a little harshly.

If Jaemin could talk right now, he would comment how slightly weird it is to kiss in front of a very old statue, feeling like they are being watched over.

But what he really considers weird is how he isn't pulling away. Although, he starts convincing himself that he's making this relationship of theirs more believable than anything.

Jeno is a good kisser, he can say that in the privacy of his own thoughts, knowing to not dare say it out loud especially to the other members.

They pull away when Jeno gently pinches his skin, panting heavily as he breaks into a smile. Their cheeks are flushed, definitely not because of the cold wind.

Before he could comment first, Jaemin beats him to it. "First kiss?" Receiving a happy nod from him.

He is so oddly happy. Til when will I see him break in sad tears?

"Was it good?" Shyly asking in a mumble.

"Preferable than anyone I've kissed, especially that guy at the bar." Jaemin grimaces at the reminder, Jeno giggling in amusement.

Pecking him on the lips, he plays with Jaemin's ear, "no competition?"

"No competition." Jaemin parrots, receiving another peck on the corner of his lips.

"I let you guys escape for a house tour, didn't know you lied and escaped for a kiss fest instead." A familiar voice surprises them.

Jeno snickers at his elder sister, sticking out his tongue knowing she had seen the whole thing based from the teasing look she's giving them.

"Anyways, it's getting cold out here. Better come back inside before one of you gets a cold, the fireplace is already lit up." She tells them before taking her leave.

Looking up, he smiles at Jaemin who subconsciously returns the gesture. Taking slow steps to head inside, liking the warm feeling around them despite the cold wind brushing pass them.

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Thoughts???

They kissed :000

Lol I wrote two kissing scenes this week now ayeee :p

Jaemin is still a bit confused but that's alright akcmemjc

Idk if I forgot to inform y'all the proper plot of this book-

In case I did:

Basically, birthmarks. It has meanings and is a reminder of your past life.

The area where your birthmark is placed is a reference to how you got killed in your past life.

Aka that birthmark myth/belief.

If you read carefully/paid attention and have gone far to reach this chapter, you'll know where Jaemin's birthmark (s) is. ;)

ONCE AGAIN HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NCT'S LEE JENO!!! WOOHOO! 💐✨