Behind a flurry of heavy breaths which are continuously expelled by Ren, he rushes past the studio doors, and with the palms of his hands resting flat against the door, he holds it shut using all the weight of his tiny frame. Music blaring in the background, the bass which vibrates the floor, and his body, masks the snivels which escape him. With a set of watery eyes, and now trembling hands, he slowly drops his guard, allowing his hands to fall at his side.                   Gradually he turns, resting his back against the wall, and allowing his back to press against and then subsequently slide down it until his rear touches the ground, leaving him now in a seated position. His head raises from the view of his untied shoelaces, landing upon JR who is but a few feet away, admiring his own reflection, unphased by Ren's sudden entrance into the room. Steadily focused on him, he continues to quietly observe JR as he stands before the wall of floor length mirrors which line the room.               JR, with a set of flashy poses, glares at his own reflection, admiring only himself. His hand raises, his chin buried in between his extended index and thumb finger which rest along his jawline. He nods approvingly, before biting down gently on his bottom lip and shooting a light wink to his own reflection. In between the song changing from the current which had ended to the next which has just begun, a giggle manages to make its way to JR's ears from across the room.               Startled and somewhat embarrassed, JR sharply lowers his hands, before turning swiftly on the balls of his feet. His eyes meet with those of Ren's. While reaching into his back pocket, he retracts a small remote control, of which he aims toward the sound system, shutting it off completely. Slowly, Ren raises to his feet, his hands raised, propping themselves in front of his face, covering everything from below his nose.             A slew of footsteps propel JR toward him, stopping as the two finally stand face to face, toe to toe with one another. With a cocked brow, followed by a soft smirk JR looks him up and down before locking eyes with him again.    JR: "Minki -- right?"              Ren nods shyly.    JR: "what're you doing in here?"   Ren: "I- I was just trying to get away from everyone. Find a place to maybe be alone."                  A sly smirk dances its way across JR's face before he turns back to face his own reflection once again.    JR: "I'll leave you alone then."   Ren: "No!"                   He shouts abruptly, while lowering his hand from in front of his face.    Ren: "I mean -- it's okay. It's not you that I'm hiding from -- it's everyone else."                  JR shifts his body, turning it back to face Ren once again.    JR: "and why not me?"   Ren: "I - I don't know."   JR: "heh..."                    Ren presses his back against the wall once again, sliding his body back down onto the ground as JR motions closer to him. Turning, JR now faces the opposite direction as he positions himself beside Ren, sliding down the wall beside him and seating himself directly next to him.    Ren: "w-what're you doing?""                 Taking notice of Rens extremely shy demeanor he drapes his arm across his back, pulling him in closer to him. Rens trembling body, somewhat calms itself, feeling safe in the warmth of JRs arms. Being put at ease, Ren turns to face JR, only to be greeted with a warm smile.    JR: "you don't have to be scared anymore."   Ren: "I- I don't?"           JR shakes his head emphatically, his smile refusing to waver.    JR: "what's your favorite song?"   Ren: "huh?"   JR: "your favorite song -- what is it?"   Ren: "I - I don't know. I love so many."   JR: "what's the first one that comes to mind?"                 Just as Ren is about to speak, JR, with a raised hand, motions it toward Ren. With an extended index finger, he presses it against Rens lips, silencing him in the process.    JR: "don't tell me the song... -- sing it to me."            Staring deeply into JRs eyes, he watches as his finger slowly glides downward, off of his pouty lips. Their gaze remains in tact as Rens lips begin to part lightly.    Ren: "In - in your brown eyes -- "              He starts, his voice shaky. An encouraging smile displayed by JR giving him a sort of confidence. He clears his throat lightly, and slowly allows his eyes to close.   Ren: "walked away. In your brown eyes, couldn't stay. In your brown eyes, you watch her go   And turn the record on And wonder what went wrong What went wrong.   If everything was everything But everything is over Everything could be everything If only we were older -- "              Gradually, his eyes begin to open, and in continuing, his soft voice, becomes slightly shaky once again, his eyes peering deeply into those of JRs.    Ren: "Guess it's just a silly song about you And how I lost you And your brown eyes"                Ren stops singing, and laughs softly under his breath. With the corners of his lips spreading from ear to ear, JRs teeth fully expose themselves, their gaze locked on one another even still.    JR: "Awww, so cute."              Taken aback by his words, his cheeks become pinched with a light tinge of pink.    JR: "I know that it might be tough for you being away from home, and being here -- but whenever you find yourself feeling like this might be too much for you, I want you to come and find me."   Ren: "find you?"   JR: "yeah -- come find me, and... Sing to me... Sing -- For me."                  Shyly, Ren nods as his cheeks glow even brighter. JR smiles softly, withdrawing his arm from around him and raising back into an upright position. Staring down at Ren he holds his smile, watching as Ren follows suit, standing up aswell. JR reaches out, and gently pats Ren on the top of his head, allowing it to sit there as he then rustles his fingers through his hair.                 He pulls away and steps away from him and toward the doors of the practice room. He reaches out for the handle and pulls the door open. As he stands beneath the doorway, they stare longingly at one another, Ren turning slightly in order for the two to face each other.    JR: "Ren?"   Ren: "huh?"   JR: "everything okay?"   Ren: "y-yeah..."   JR: "well -- come on, you're going to be late."               With the handle of the suitcase in hand, Ren stares toward JR as he holds the door open with the weight of his body. Standing beneath the doorway, he stares back into the dorm and at Ren who stands there with a bewildered look on his face.    JR: "did you forget something?"             While shaking his head in both a responsive manner and to shake off the trance like state which had just befallen him, he steps forward, dragging his suitcase alongside himself. The two now stand beneath the doorway, standing toe to toe and face to face with one another, JR recoils slightly, releasing a slight laugh of nervousness.    JR: "Ren-ah -- you're acting strangely."   Ren: "I uh... "   JR: "what's wrong?"   Ren: "I think that I need to do this alone Jonghyun."   JR: "oh -- oh! -- okay, yeah, that's -- "   Ren: "you know... I still remember the first time I ever saw you -- like it was yesterday."              JR reaches upward, brushing his bangs to the side and smirking slightly.   JR: "heh... yeah -- me too."   Ren: "and you always kept your word -- whenever I felt too scared to handle anything... I could always run to you -- and I would feel safe."   JR: "...Minki"              JRs eyes begin to gloss over, shakily they stare back at Ren.   Ren: "Guess it's just...  a silly song...  about you... And how I lost you... And your brown eyes..."              He sings softly, his voice cracking slightly in between each word. A forced grin intertwined with a set of teary eyes are now directed at JR. Rens hands slowly raise, his fingers grazing the front of JRs jacket, raising gradually, until stopping at his chin. A set of tears moistening his hand as they make their escape from JRs eyes. Ren holds his smile as his thumb extends and caresses JRs cheek.    JR: "don't go..."   Ren: "Jonghyun --"                 JR sharply raising his hand, clasping Rens within his own. With a widened eye expression Ren watches as JR motions forward. Feeling his lips press against his own, Ren can't help but allow his eyes to shut. Pressing his back against the panel of the doorway, JR reaches out with his opposite hand, and grabs a firm hold of Rens jacket, pulling him closer, into himself.               Their lips part, and they begin to share breath. A light moan of euphoria escapes Ren before he pulls away from JR slowly, his one hand held by JR, the other, Palm pressed firmly against JRs chest. Staring back at JR, he props himself up, whilst pinning JR against the panel of the doorway. Nervously, Ren allows a soft chuckle to escape him.    Ren: "Jonghyun -- "   JR: "I'm sorry."                Ren lowers his hand, and the two pull apart completely from one another, leaning against opposite panels and staring back at one another.    Ren: "if I -- "   JR: "I know -- I just had to... I would've been kicking myself if I didn't try -- or if I didn't at least tell you to stay one last time."                In response to his words, Ren grins brightly.    Ren: "I love you Jonghyun."   JR: "I love you too Minki."   Ren: "would it be alright if I still came to you and sang whenever I got scared?"               JR laughs airily under his breath.    JR: "I don't really see being scared in your future anymore."                They both chuckle faintly.   Ren: "I guess I should get going."   JR: "you sure you don't want me to take you to at least take you to the airport?"   Ren: "I uh... Don't think I'll get on that plane if you do."   JR: "oh -- then I'm definitely going!"               Once again they both laugh.   Ren: "I really do mean it when I say that I love you -- I hope you know that."                JR nods, his lips tucking themselves into one another, before he lowers his head. Ren grins, motioning forward and kissing him on the top of his head before stepping out of the doorway and dragging his suitcase behind him as he makes his way down the hall. Slowly, JR raises his head, and stares at Ren, watching as the elevator doors open in front of him.    JR: "Minki-YAH!"            He shouts, whilst standing just outside the doorway, now within the hallway.    Ren: "huh?"                 He mutters, turning to JR as he prepares to board the elevator.    JR: "I know you do -- and when I said that I don't see being scared, being anything in your future... I really mean it. He better be worth it!"   Ren: "he is!"              He shouts back with a childish giggle laced in his words.   JR: "Then go get him..."                Ren smiles, mouthing the words "I love you" to JR. Staring back at him, JR finds himself mouthing the words right back to him. He remains still within the lonely confines of the hallway, watching as Ren steps into the elevator, the doors eventually shutting behind him. JR sighs gently, stepping into the dorm backward, and shutting the door.                 His palm rest against it, before his arm collapses into it, his forearm now propping him up, before he lowers his head. Placing it against it as he allows a deep exhale to escape him.    Aron: "you do know that you have to open the door to go through it, right?"                JR grunts, pulling himself away from the door, his hand lowering the zipper to his jacket. Upon slipping out of his shoes, he turns to face Aron.    Aron: "Aww, come to papa Agumon"             With a pouty expression, he stares across the dorm at Aron who is standing there with his arms spread open widely, his head tilted to the side. Grudgingly, he drags his feet across the ground, stopping once wrapped in Arons comforting embrace.    Aron: "so he left huh?"   JR: "...yeah."   Aron: "well... Instead of moping around, you need to see the silver lining in all of this."   JR: "I'm blind apparently hyung."              Aron pulls away, grabbing a firm hold of JRs arms, and shaking him in a playful manner.   Aron: "wake up my brotha'!!"   JR: "YAH!!"                JR snatches his arms away from Aron.   Aron: "JR, for the first time in years you can finally start living -- for you."   JR: "I don't think that I can --"   Aron: "when a blind man gets his sight back, does he walk around blindfolded? -- when a deaf man gets his hearing back, does he wear ear plugs?! -- when a -- "   JR: "Aish! -- I get it! -- I get it!"   Aron: "ah --"   JR: "I'm just not sure that I can see myself really interested in anybody else -- at least not right now anyway hyung."   Aron: "listen -- when the right person comes along -- you'll know it. Who knows, that person might be closer than you think."   JR: "are you hitting on me hyung?"   Aron: "pffft! -- you wish!"                 Aron turns to his side, slapping his own backside playfully before walking away, prompting JR to laugh softly to himself.    Jason: "Good morning."                JR turns swiftly, his eyes meeting with Jason who has just stepped out of the bedroom. The two lock eyes, and greet each other with warm smiles and blushing cheeks.   JR: "Good morning hyung."               Groggily, Ren sits up. His hands clutch the thick fabric of the quilt draped over his body, Lowering it slightly, as he adjust himself into a more comfortable position. He blinks continuously, as he leans his back against the wall stationed behind the head of the bed.              Behind blurry eyes, he tries to make out his location, his balled hands rubbing against them gently. As his vision adjust itself, he sweeps his blonde bangs to the side.  He turns slightly to his right, and a soft smile flickers as his eyes meet with Baekho. From behind, he watches him, his body positioned by the opened window.   Ren: "Baekho?"                          Startled by Rens cracked voice, he turns sharply, a widened grin greeting Ren as their eyes meet.    Baekho: "Ren-ah! -- you're finally up!"               As he speaks he rubs the palms of his hands against the fabric of his pajama pants.    Ren: "how did the movie end?"   Baekho: "I