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Something More | Jeno Fic #1

Title: Something More

Genre: College au, friends to lovers

Warnings: none really

Word Count: 1914k

Author's Note: This was originally supposed to be a short little imagine. But I felt the need to put more effort into the story, so it ended up being a little longer than I intended. I have some pending fics that I've slowly been working on. So this was just something I wanted to post in the meantime. I'm also a sucker for soft Jeno. Thank you for reading ^ ^

° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 °° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ

Lee Jeno was someone you never thought you'd get close to. Your friendship with him was a slow process, much like a delicate blooming flower. The initial connection was forged during your freshman year of college, as a result of being in the same circle of friends. It became evident from the start, that you were both introverts and struggled when it came to meeting new people.

During the first few group gatherings, your interactions are limited to polite greetings at best. Yet, the frequent meetups eventually eased the both of you into a more comfortable dynamic in each other's presence.

However, it was an unexpected counter at the library that your mere acquaintanceship became something more. Seated alone at a table, you diligently flipped through the pages of your textbook to absorb all the information you needed for an upcoming exam.

Jeno stepped into the library with the same intention to study. Usually, he came with Jaemin or Donghyuck. But the others seemed uninterested in hitting the books that particular day, leaving him no choice but to go himself. As his eyes scanned the room, a wave of relief washed over him when he spotted you tucked away in a corner.

"Hey, (Y/n). Is it okay if I sit here?" Jeno asked hesitantly. He wasn't sure if you preferred to be alone, and he completely understood if you did.

But the slight curve of your lips, accompanied by a reassuring smile, instantly dismissed any lingering uncertainties. "Sure, I don't mind," you replied softly.

Expressing his gratitude through a heartfelt smile, Jeno took his place in the chair next to yours. With a sense of purpose, he brought out his study materials, mirroring your focused intent as you delved back into your own work. Subsequently, a comfortable silence flowed between the two of you, creating the perfect atmosphere for productivity.

After that day, you and Jeno fell into the habit of studying at the library together more often. In the beginning, neither of you spoke much and solely focused on your work. However, with the increasing frequency of these meetings, a subtle shift occurred, prompting you and Jeno to gradually peel back the layers of reserve. As time went on, your conversations ranged from sharing insights about your respective courses to discussing your goals after college.

Through those times, you got to know Jeno better, and he also learned more about you. You liked that Jeno was a mellow guy who made you feel safe to be around. On the other hand, Jeno felt like he could be more himself around you without being judged.

During one of these study sessions, both of you received messages from the group chat, suggesting a get-together for drinks later. As the rest of the chat chimed in with their enthusiastic agreements, you found yourself nibbling on your lip, a trace of uncertainty crossing your expression. Although you cherished your friends dearly, the idea of socializing after a taxing day of classes and extensive study hours didn't particularly resonate with your current energy level.