BOX. — three
(this chap also has written parts :)))
as you entered the small shop, the aromatic scent of books wafted into your nose. despite feeling like absolute shit, you always found solace in being at work.
“ugh finally! you're here," renjun says, sounding exhausted. "it’s been super slow today, but i managed to go through about 3 boxes. the rest are in the back and just need to be sorted on the carts to be put out. OH! also, chenle and jisung should be arriving in about 5 minutes. you could-"
“hi y/n how are you today??? i’m doing good renjun, just trying to forget about this hangover i have,” you interrupted while walking past him to place your belongings down behind the counter.
“listen y/n i’m SOO sorry, but you know how particular ms. jeong gets about things not being put together,” he says genuinely. you roll your eyes eyes and let out a small sigh.
“yeah i know. i forget to put the step stool away ONCE, and i haven’t stopped getting passive comments from her since. like i get it lady, damn,” you muttered while placing your right cheek against the cool counter, letting it ease the heat radiating off your face.
“yeah, i meant to ask, what happened with you and beomgyu?? last week, you were talking like it was going so well between you guys,” he questioned curiously. you turn your cheek to the left, now facing the door instead of him, embarrassed.
he sort of left me high and dry with the whole moving in together thing," you said, trying your best not to tear up at the thought of getting your heart broken. “he said he thinks we’re ‘moving too fast’ and he wants to ‘live a little’ before he settles down.”
“what a fucking ass? he really said that? i swear if i catch him i’ll-.“
“renjun, it’s okay! i promise. i actually don’t feel too terrible about it. like yeah it hurts, but i’m glad he did it now instead of at the alter or something. would’ve been WAYY more embarrassing honestly,” you chuckle.
“i guess… still wanna beat his ass though,” he mutters, coming over to your figure at the counter, leaning resting his chin on his hand. you turn back to face him placing your arms under you head, the smooth material of your jacket replacing the cold counter.
“worst part is, i already told my landlord i was leaving and he’s already got someone else in line to move in when i’m out. i don’t think i’ll ever be able to find a deal as good as the one i’m getting now. the economy sucks,” you sigh. renjun perks up, processing your words.
“wait did you just say you’re looking for a place?” he questions.
“yeah. and i only have three weeks to-“
“i know a place,” you stand up immediately urging him do do the same and continue.
“are you serious?? omg tell me!! tellmetellmetellmetellme!!!” you shout while shaking his shoulders. “w-well yeah. jisung’s roommate just left today and he was complaining about not being able to afford the full rent by himself. i don’t know all the details so you’d have to talk to him about it.-“
**DING**
just then the chime of the door brings your attention to it, a tall man in a red hoodie and dark sweats comes rushing in, breathing heavily.
“i came as fast as i could, is she-“ almost instantly his eyes land on you and he immediately stands up straight and adjusts his look.
“hey,” he says in a deep voice, still attempting to ease his breathing while trying to maintain his fake cool guy demeanor.
“hi,” you giggle, attempting not to burst out laughing in his face. “i’m jisung by the way, you must be y/n,” he says voice almost fully back. you turn to renjun and give him a look that says ‘really? THIS guy.’ he nods his head in approval and you turn back to the man in front of you.
yes, i am," you smile, "it's nice to meet you, jisung." you extend your hand for him to shake, and he takes it, shyly smiling back, his façade faltering. you notice that his hands are slightly rough yet still super soft, and they're so large, almost engulfing your own. the grip on your hand was strong, yet not too tight, nor too loose, with veins accentuated by his slightly rolled-up sleeve.
lost in thought, you hardly even catch renjun clearing his throat until you swiftly release jisung's hand, causing him to snicker. as you turn to face renjun, he squints suspiciously at your antics and then shifts his gaze back to Jisung.
“i was actually just telling her about jeno moving out, and how you’re gonna need a new roommate,” he speaks as he places his hands on your shoulders turning you back around to face the other man. “you see, y/n here, is looking for a place in the area to move into, says her place is too quiet or something,” he lies. you mentally note to thank him for not sharing ALL your business to someone you just met.
“oh yeah?” jisung says in his rich voice, your knees ALMOST buckling as he slightly leans down to your level, raising one eyebrow with a tilt of his head. “need a place, pretty girl?”
your face immediately heats tenfold at the nickname, hangover long forgotten. hands immediately fly to cover most of your face and cheeks, looking at jisung through the gaps in your fingers. you nod before continuing to speak. “y-yeah. i have about three weeks to move out a-and…” you shut up, clearing your throat standing up straighter and lifting your chin to meet his gaze.
‘come on y/n. LOCK IN.’
“i’d have to get to know you more before i consider it though,” you finish, moving to walk in front of the counter to get out of his proximity, placing your hands on your hips. he laughs and stand to his full height.
‘damn he’s tall.’ you thought.
“yeah of course. how ‘bout after this you give me your number and we can work out when to meet again when we’re not busy? sounds good?” he asks, once again tilting his head slightly with that fucking eyebrow.
“yeah,” you chuckle while looking down slightly “i will,” you finish.
“now that that’s done, where’s the hell’s chenle?? i thought you guys came together?” renjun questions jisung.
“yeah ha… i may have actually…” jisung starts, nervously twiddling his thumbs, but the door opening interrupts once again.
“this motherfucker RAN out the car at a red light, THREE stoplights back mind you, saying i was taking ‘too long’ and he has a girl ‘waiting’ on him,” the slightly shorter man walks up to the counter, looking at renjun and pointing to jisung as he spoke. the man in question seems to be unusually intrested in the light fixtures and celing fans around the shop. you approach him and wave to get his attention.
“hey there! you must be chenle, right? i’m y/n,” you smile meeting his gaze. chenle waves back looking over you towards renjun and jisung, smirking.
“i get it,” is all he says before placing his items down on the counter.
“well now that everyone is here, it's time to get to work," renjun enthusiastically claps and gestures for everyone to follow him to the back to begin restocking.
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UNEDITED
im so late😭😭 but chap 3 SLAYYY!! tysm for everyone being so sweet i love it here honestly haha💕💕
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