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Jay doesn’t know what’s happening, confusion isn’t even a good enough adjective to describe the current happenings. One minute they were all gathered in the kitchen the next minute two of his members decided they were going to play tug o war with him.
“I asked first!”
“I don’t care, he said yes to me!”
“You’re acting like a baby which is rich for someone who doesn’t like to be babied.”
“If it means I get to have Jay, I’ll be that!”
“It’s hyung to you, you brat!”
Jay’s head is beginning to hurt with how much he’s being jostled, but he can’t get out of their grasp he’d long given up trying. He’s not sure how much of this he can take or why he didn’t leave the kitchen with the rest of the members.
“Why are you guys yelling?” Heeseung shouts from the living room. He could’ve sworn Jay was there with them so why wasn’t he handling this. There is no response and the yelling does stop, so he gets up with a sigh making his way to the kitchen to see what all the fuss is about. His eyes widen and his expression contorts into that of concern when he sees what’s taking place.
“You guys are unbelievable” He grumbles, prying both their hands off Jay. “Now none of you can have him.”
“See what you did Ni-ki, he was supposed to help me with something.” Jungwon snaps.
“No you both did this he looks like he’s about to throw up.” Heeseung chides, picking Jay up as he sways on his feet. On his way to his room he passes by Sunoo who shakes his head.
“Ni-Ki and Jungwon….again.”
“Yes and it’s getting out of hand, last time it was Sunghoon and Ni-ki. I don’t think Jongseong can take much more of this.” Heeseung sighs.
“I can hear you and I’m fine now so put me down.” Jay says.
“Yeah no I’m putting you on the bed where you can’t fall.” Heeseung replies to which Jay rolls his eyes, quickly regretting it when his head throbs.
“I’ll go see if everything is okay between those two.” Sunoo hums continuing on his way.
Heeseung sets Jay on his bed after closing the door and they are both engulfed by silence and it’s nice but Heeseung has something on his mind. Something that he’s been curious about for a while and well… he can’t not ask now that they are alone.
“Do you know what’s going on with Ni-ki?”
Jay doesn’t move from his position, his voice comes out muffled but still audible “I don’t what you mean. Why is there something wrong?”
“No? I don’t think so I just… it’s nothing, forget I brought it up.” Heeseung sighs
Soon Ni-ki comes knocking at Heeseung’s door with a pout on his face asking for Jay’s forgiveness. The eldest sits there dumbfounded because Ni-ki refuses to act cute. He probably wouldn’t even do it to save his own life yet here he is, big eyes, a pout, and his usual deep voice pitched a little higher.
“Let me buy you ice cream” Yet another thing for Heeseung to be frightened by— Ni-ki offering to spend his own money when he never usually brings his wallet when he’s going out to eat with any of the members.
“It’s fine Riki, I forgive you without you buying me ice cream” Jay chuckles.
“I still want to get you ice cream.” He insists
“Okay fine, I’ll be out in a minute.” Jay mumbles.
Ni-ki leaves, closing the door behind him and Jay lays there for another minute before dragging himself out of bed to raid Heeseung’s closet.
“What are you looking for?”
“I saw you in a hoodie the other day and I want it.” Jay says, continuing to dig through the clothes.
“Uh huh, do you mean this?” Jay peaks his head out the closet to see Heeseung holding the article of clothing and he beams bouncing over to get it only for him to hold it up higher.
“Give it! Hyung, please!”
Heeseung laughs, enjoying every moment of Jay whining and jumping to reach the hoodie, that is until Jay tackles him to the bed sitting on his stomach. He grabs the hoodie pulling it over his head before smirking down at his hyung.
“That’s what you get” Jay climbs off him and heads for the door, pausing before he exits to stick his tongue out at Heeseung who still hasn’t gotten up.
….
The convenience store is only a short walk away from their dorm and for most of it they are enveloped by silence. Ni-ki has so much to say he doesn’t even know where to start and Jay, though he’d never admit it, is really excited to get ice cream. Maybe even a bit more excited since Ni-Ki offered to buy it for him. He’s the maknae so he never does this kind of thing, not that the members expect him to. They approach the entrance; Jay grabs his hand dragging him into the store and Ni-Ki allows it watching with fond eyes as Jay scans the freezer looking for the perfect flavor.
His signature pout soon sets in as he’s unable to decide which one he wants and with a smile Riki steps in. “How about we get both, these flavors don’t seem half bad so we can share.”
“Are you sure? I’ve never seen you eat berry flavored ice cream.” Jay pouts and the younger curses under his breath when his heart rate picks up.
“It- it’s okay, t-there’s a first time for everything.” He stutters. Jay doesn’t seem to notice his predicament, which he’s grateful for. After cashing they are back on their way and this time it’s not as silent as before.
“So did you really buy me ice cream because you felt guilty for earlier? Because if so you have nothing to feel guilty about, I know you weren’t trying to hurt me.” Jay hums.
“No it’s not because I felt guilty. I mean obviously I felt bad because you looked like you were going to hurl but I wanted to spend time with you that’s all.” Ni-ki says looking anywhere but at Jay.
“Aww, our Riki wants to spend time with hyung.” Jay coos really wanting to pinch the younger’s cheek but the mask prevents him from doing so.
“I’m not our Riki…. I’m your Riki” Ni-ki trails off.
“I didn’t catch all of that.” Jay says.
“It’s nothing, let's go back so we can eat ice cream.” Riki says nervously.
“Tell me I want to know” Jay huffs
“It’s nothing hyung.”
“Aha! It’s something because you almost never call me hyung so spill!” Jay exclaims.
“Fine. All I said was I don’t want to be everyone’s Riki I want to be just your Riki”
Before Jay can get a word out the younger breaks into a sprint in the direction of their dorm. Jay is stunned but when he realizes Riki isn’t going to stop running he chases after him. They run straight into the dorm almost tripping over their feet to get out of their shoes. Riki runs straight for his room but Jay is quick enough to get in before he can close the door.
“Why are you running from me” Jay demands, backing the younger man into a corner in an attempt to look intimidating.
“I know you're trying to be intimidating but I’m literally so tall that I look down at you and from my perspective you look like a disgruntled kitten… it’s cute” Riki says.
“Yah! don’t change the topic, are you embarrassed because of what you said? You don’t have to be, I don't mind.” Jay starts his tone softening as Riki meets his eyes.
“Sometimes I get nervous around you and end up blurting out things that are supposed to remain inner thoughts.” Riki mumbles.
“That’s fine, it happens to the best of us, but never make me have to chase you again or so help me I will end you.” Jay says.
“Yeah okay short stuff, let’s get out of these clothes so we can eat our ice cream.”
Hours go by and they are huddled up in Riki’s bed, Jay between his legs back against his chest, wrapped in blankets, their ice cream long gone as is whatever movie that was playing on the computer.
Banging on the door is what causes them to stir and Riki plans to ignore it but it continues and sure enough the noise snaps Jay out of his sleep induced haze.
“No Jay, just stay and ignore it.” Riki whines, tightening his arms around his waist.
“Riki behave! It’s their room too, we have to open the door.”
“No we don’t, i want us to be alone so no.”Riki huffs
“Riki come on, let me go i am going to open the door”
Managing to pry the youngers arms off him, Jay gets out of bed opening the door to reveal a pissed Sunghoon.
“You know this is my room too right”
“Don’t be mad Hoon we fell asleep.” Jay says.
“I’m not mad at you, I'm mad at him, he’s a light sleeper so he heard me.” Sunghoon grumbles.
“Come on Hoon don’t be mad” Jay tries again but this time he wraps his arms around the taller’s waist looking up at him with huge eyes and try as he might Sunghoon gave in wrapping his arms around Jay.
“Fine I won’t be mad.” Sunghoon sighs, breaking out into a smile when Jay beams up at him.
“Great since you’re done throwing a tantrum, wanna join the cuddle pile?” Riki asks