Around 8:30 in the morning, freshman reps began to appear at the bus stop with their bags and luggage. Most of the staffs are already there, waiting for them. Of course, Renjun and Jaemin are already there as well since they're afraid they might be late. They rather wait for Mark than have Mark wait for them. Beside, Jaemin seems to enjoy watching the female freshmen walking in around in thin clothing. Jaemin wore a t-shirt with two solid coloring and khakis pants and Renjun wore a long-sleeves navy sweater with darker color khakis.

"Oh my gosh, my heart is beating so far," Jaemin held onto his chest as if he's about to have a heart attack.

"Your heart beats for anything that can walk, ," Renjun deadpanned. 

"Oh right Renjun, I forgot to ask about your engineering boy," Jaemin changed the subject. "How are you gonna find out if he likes Donghyuck or not?"

"I don't know yet," The darker hair male shrugged. "I didn't have time to ponder about that."

"Hey, hold on," Jaemin thoughts about it for a moment and a lightbulb flashed on top of his head. "Your plan to prove it... Your gonna... use your body to do it?"

"You're crazy. I'm not."

"Why not? You're pretty cute. Guys love the tsundere attitude."

"Serious question: Just because they have a sweet face, does it mean they're gay? If yes, then you're gay as well."

"That's not what I meant but you seem better for the job of seducing Chenle than I am. You're totally his type, right Rennie?"

"Rennie, my ," Renjun sent a flying kick to Jaemin, who managed to dodge it after years of being the tsundere's friend.

"Speaking of the devil..."

Renjun turned his attention toward the bus to see Chenle arriving just in time for the group picture in his sunglasses. He wore a plain white t-shirt with an s baby blue buttoned-up outerwear with a navy blue short that goes down to his knees. The guy apologizes for being late and jumps to the side of the picture. One of the female reps took the picture with a digital camera. Renjun stares at the guy and ponders on his look.

Pretty tall, that's good. Neither light or dark skin, the perfect tone. Body type? Maybe a sporty kind of guy or at least workout occasionally. Face wise? I have to admit he's not that bad in that department either. But his style is different from Mark or Jaemin. A kitty face with a killer smile and mischievous attitude. Wait, why the hell am I thinking about this? I should focus on finding out if he likes our boss's target of affection or not. Wait, is he looking over here? WTF?

"He's coming over..." Jaemin sings.

"What? Who?" Renjun didn't have time to compose himself mentally before Chenle appears in front of him. 

"Good morning, hyungs," The freshman greets both of them but he looks more at Renjun.

"Hey," Jaemin replies.

"When does your friend plan to bring my friend here?" Chenle asked politely, his eyes still on Renjun.

"Oh those two," Jaemin laughed. "They probably have ten kids by now. When I called earlier... I heard Little Donghyuck is in my friend's room."

"Well, tell them to finish their physical activity and get here," Chenle laughed. "He might miss the bus."

"Oh... what's your name again?" Jaemin asked. Renjun is rather quiet in this whole conversation except for the occasional scoffs and chuckle. 

"It's Chenle... Zhong Chenle."

"Zhong Chenle? Sound familiar."

"It should, we went to the same high school. By the way, what's your name?"

Jaemin pointed to himself. "Mine?"

"No, Jaemin hyung," Chenle smirks as he looks over at Renjun. "His."

"Why do you have to know?" Renjun replied sassily.

"Well, you look like you're pretty close to Mark," Chenle explained. "Your friend and mine are getting closer so I just thought we should get closer as well."

"You can get close to him," Renjun nodded to Jaemin. "I don't want to be a part of this."

"Yo Renjun, why you putting this one me?" Jaemin retaliated.

"Renjun? Renjun! Oh! The emo one, I remember," Chenle smiles brightly. "You used to wear dark cloth all the time. Seems like you change a little. Adding colors to your wardrobes."

"If you call me emo one more time, I''m gonna kick your ."

"Let not be too rough for our first time," The freshman winked. "Let get to know each other first."

 Renjun left in frustration as Jaemin watch in amusement. Chenle went back to the bus with the freshmen and Jaemin is left alone for a little bit. He sent a text to Mark tell him to hurry up. Luckily, Mark arrived a couple minute afterward with a happy vibe surrounding him. The guy wore an outfit similar to Chenle but the shirt is dark blue with little anchors littered all over it. 

"Oh mister Mark, you seem to be in a good mood," Jaemin smirks. "What did you do?"

"Nothing..." Mark was used to Jaemin's suggestive comments since they're friends for so long.

"What happened when I called earlier? Hope I wasn't interrupting any sweet moments."

"Well... nothing. He just came to wake me up. I showered as he cleaned up my room. That's all."

"And?"

"I came to see your face."

"That's all?"

"Yeah."

"Ok," Jaemin said it in a tone that hint that he doesn't believe Mark but Mark choose to not get question further. 

Both guys watched over the freshmen as they take another group picture. Chenle walked up to Donghyuck and took the shorter freshman luggage to put it in the bus storage compartment. Donghyuck wore a light yellow buttoned-ups over a white t-shirt with light color short that went to his knees. They're talking about something that has to do with being carsick and Mark overheard them talking about sitting in the front. Jaemin looked up at his friend's smitten face and smiled to himself. By the time the bus took off, Renjun came back tot he car from his zen walk. 

"You good?" Jaemin asked.

"What are you waiting for? Let go," Renjun ordered.

"I'll sit in the back," Mark told them and hop into the back seat. 

The drive to the beach was quiet. Mark slept in the back for a bit as Renjun looked out the window, still a little bit pissed at the teasing earlier and the fact that Jaemin didn't help him. Jaemin was focused on driving so he didn't bother to ask what's wrong since he probably laughs at the answer anyway. However, the ringing of Mark's phone broke the silence. With no radio on, everyone in the car can hear the conversation. 

"What's up, Jeno?"

Renjun and Jaemin looked at each other with the mention of Jeno's name. They knew that Jeno and Mark have been walking on eggshell with each other since they're both interested in Donghyuck. 

"Who are you sitting next to? ... It's nothing, just curious... What do you want? ... What? ... Want me to turn back? ... Ok, the gas station a mile from the freeway, got it!" Mark hung up. "Jaemin, drive faster to the gas station."

"What happened?" 

"Donghyuck is carsick."

The trio arrived at the gas station quicker than the bus so they waited. Renjun went inside the convenience store and got some ice cream while Jaemin waited outside with a pacing Mark. When Renjun came back and sat down on the bench, next to Jaemin, they both observed Mark with interested. They've never seen him this worried about anything before. Maybe a couple of time when they themselves got sick but not to this degree. It's interesting to see their usually stoic boss worry about someone. 

When the bus arrived, Mark was the first to appear at the entrance to see the freshmen, specifically one freshman. The staff in charge told everyone to go to the bathroom and such and get back to the bus in ten minutes. Donghyuck and Chenle were the last to exit the bus after Jeno. The orientation leader who picked Donghyuck as a rep, Kimmy, is also here. She kept on fanning Donghyuck's face with a fan to keep him cool. Donghyuck's face is paler than usual with a hint of green. He looked like he'll throw up at any time and he didn't. The freshman ran pass Mark and the gang to a trash can. Yeri is also there patting his back with Chenle.

"I think you should ride with me in Jaemin's car," Mark suggested. "It sways less than a bus so it less like that you'll get carsick."

"I think that's a good idea," Jeno agrees.

"Please take care of him," Chenle glares at Mark as he handed over his best friend to the sophomore.

After a few more moment of fresh air, Mark leads Donghyuck to the car with Renjun and Jaemin following close behind. Mark and Donghyuck sat in the back. The poor freshman didn't have a neck pillow so his head keeps bobbing everywhere as car move, making Mark more worry. Jaemin handed Mark a plastic bag halfway through the trip, just in case. 

"If you're so worried about his neck, then let him rest on your lap," Renjun told his boss.

"If he hit the window and ruin his look, the science department will use our head for the neurologist lab," Jaemin jokes. "Just control yourself, Mark."

Mark rolled his eyes at his friend suggestive joke and slowly pulled the sleeping beauty down to his lap. The sophomore didn't know where to put his hand so he just held onto Donghyuck's.

"Don't take advantage of the little guy," Jaemin sings. "It's bad morality."

"Jaemin, you're asking a wolf to not eat the little lamb," Renjun laughs.

"Big bad wolf..."

"Shut up, Donghyuck is sleeping."

The two of them quiet down after exchanging some knowing looks. The ride got quiet again as Jaemin focused on the road, Renjun focused on his phone, and Mark focused on Donghyuck. Mark tried his hardest not to play with the fluffy hair. Donghyuck did open his eyes after a while and noticed the change in his sleeping position. 

"Why am I laying down?"

"Just sleep," Mark answered shortly.

"It's not good, you might get a cramp," Donghyuck looked up at Mark. His mental and emotional state are too tired from the carsickness to even fanboy about the fact that he's sleeping on Mark's lap, specifically a little higher up the thigh. 

"Already have it, so might as well," The sophomore patted the freshman head to get his to go back to sleep, which he didn't. "Feel better?"

"A little..."

"What a spoiled kid?" Mark said fondly. "Carsick from a bus but fine with a fancy car."

"The bus sways too much..."

"Just keep sleeping, I'll wake you up when we get there."

"Don't wanna trouble you."

"Too late already, you troublemaker," Mark fondly looks down at the freshman that's slowly falling asleep with a smile on his face. In fact, both of them have a smile on their face.

By the time they arrived at the hotel, Donghyuck is already late for the meet up because Jaemin had to drove slow. Reluctantly, Mark woke up the sleeping boy and got him out of the car. While the sophomore shakes his legs to wake it up, Donghyuck quickly runs to the lobby to find the group. Luckily, Chenle sees him and wave to catch his attention. 

"Ok, everyone is here," The staff girl starts to explain the sleeping arrangement and the schedule.

"You ok?" Chenle whispered to Donghyuck.

"Just a little woozy," Donghyuck replied.

"So for the sleeping arrangement, There will be two students per room with a staff member," The girl explains as she looks from her clipboard and the freshmen. "That way, no naughty stuff at night. That's all, go settle down and let's meet up later on."

The freshmen disperse and gather their belongings. Chenle quickly grabbed his stuff, along with Donghyuck's luggage. The two of them make their way to their designated room. Luckily, they got to partner up but it's really Chenle using his charm to get the staff to room him up with Donghyuck. If he's not there, who will take care of his clumsy best friend? 

"I couldn't get the girl to put Mark in our room or else it might be obvious," Chenle told the shorter freshman. "But do you think you'll be sleeping in the same room as your sweetheart?"

"No way," Donghyuck tsk-ed. "I wouldn't want him to anyway. What if snore? And I don't want him to see me in my glasses. He never had and never will. No way... I'm not that confident."

"Really?" Chenle laughed in a way that kinda mocking, who hit him afterward.

By the time they got to their room, Donghyuck opened the door and walked inside. He jumped on the bed as Chenle followed him inside and took off their shoes. With their luggage in the corner of the room, Chenle was able to explore the room with his eyes. It's fairly simple. A large king size bed facing the flat-screen TV. Near the door that leads to the veranda, a white rectangular sofa laid. The bathroom door is pretty close to the door to the hallway. 

"Still woozy?"

"Yeah, but it's going away."

"Hungry? I can order food."

Donghyuck thought about it for a second. "No, I'll wait for dinner."

"Ok," Chenle sat down on the bed. "I knew you would get carsick. We should have taken my car here instead."

"Yeah... Now everyone thinks I'm some weakling."

"It's not weak if you were born like that," The taller best friend ruffles the shorter's hair. "By the way, any progress in the car?"

"I... slept on his lap," Donghyuck said shyly. Chenle's eyes widen in surprise. He never knew Donghyuck is so bold. "At first, I tried to get up but after awhile, it got too comfortable. I slept all the way here and Mark didn't complain at all."

"Seemed like he's a nice guy after all."

"Being carsick this time is totally worth it. I would do it 10 times over."

"Huh? Ten times over," Chenle took a pillow and hit his friend. "Who cleans up your vomit, huh?"

Donghyuck realized his mistake and apologize right away. "Sorry sorry sorry."

"And rub your back? Sticky !"

Their pillow fight was cut short when Donghyuck noticed Mark standing at the door with his bag in his hand. "Am I interrupting?"

 "You're sleeping in this room?" Chenle asked.

"I can switch," Mark mistook the tone of Chenle's voice.

"It's not like that hyung. I didn't mean for it to sound like that."

"I see that you guys are being lovey-dovey..."

Donghyuck looked at the position Chenle and he is in. He replied to Mark's accusation with a shy tone. "We're not... Are you really sleeping here?"

"Probably outside if this lovey-dovey thing keeps up."

"Three guys in a bed is kinda tight," Donghyuck said innocently. Chenle tried to hide his laugh and so did Mark.

"I'll take the sofa," Mark walked in and placed his luggage on the edge of the sofa and walked out of the room. "When you two are done, don't forget the meeting time."

"Damn, Mark is really sleeping here," Chenle broke the silence when Mark was out of the room. "Should I move? I don't want to watch you two being lovey-dovey with each other."

"Shut up," Donghyuck hit his friend's face with the pillow.

"On the other hand, I want to be here to make sure the evil sophomore doesn't deflower my best friend."

"No one has to move," Donghyuck's facial expression turns serious for a moment. "He misunderstood thought."

"Don't worry about it," Chenle pushes Donghyuck down on the bed and cover him with the blanket. "Rest up. I don't want to see you cry when you lose to me because your face isn't you to par. Sleep!"

"Fine," Donghyuck starts to relax. "Wake me up later."

"Wake up..."

"Donghyuck..."

"Wake up, you're gonna be late..."

"...Hyuckkie..."

The soft voice that whispers in his ear cause Donghyuck to slowly stir awake. He slept on his side so one of his ears is up. Donghyuck was expecting Chenle to wake him up but he realizes it was someone else because Chenle never called him Hyuckkie. He was expecting it but still surprise when he opens his eyes and see Mark bending over with his face near Donghyuck. 

Donghyuck quickly sat up. "I didn't agree with you calling me that."

"How else was I suppose to wake you up?" Mark's tone was a little suggestive but that was probably Donghyuck's imagination. "You're a pretty deep sleeper."

"Well... yeah..."

"Even in Jaemin's car. I even hit you a couple time but you didn't wake up," Mark . Donghyuck's eyes widen and he looked like he actually believes Mark. "I was kidding. You really think I would hit you?"

"Well, you did say you'll beat me up one day."

"Hey now!" Mark grabbed onto Donghyuck's shoulder but the freshman squirms away like it's tickling him. "Awake now?"

"Yes, I'm awake now."

"Get up, then," Mark lets go and turns around to take out some cloth from his luggage. Donghyuck was free to stare at the sophomore from the back. Great fit body with strong legs. Somehow, Donghyuck was brave enough to try to tickle Mark. He slowly sneaks his way behind him and pokes his side. Mark visible flinched.

"Ohhh... the stoic Mark does have a weak spot," Donghyuck mocked. 

Mark didn't say anything except sending a stern look. When he turned around, Donghyuck sneaks up behind him and tried to do it again. This time he was successful. One minute he was behind Mark, about to tickle the sophomore's side. The next minute, he found himself with his back against the bed. His hands were held on the bed by Mark and their face and body were inches apart.

I'm gonna have to go back to college soon T.T so there might be less updating again. But we'll worry about it when we get there. Organic chemistry is killing me slowly.

Can you believe this is episode 5 out of 12? We are barely halfway through. Comment below and tell me your favorite character so far. Personally, it's Chenle for me and he finally gets his couple. 

FIGHTING!!!