Stuck In Place || Jaeyong

15 - Run Back 2 U

He was starting to feel like he shouldn't come between their relationship. Since the girl expressed her displeasure with him always being with Jaehyun maybe it was for the best he distanced himself.

Taeyong thought that if Jaehyun was happy, he was happy, or thats what he tried to tell himself. That became his mantra whenever he felt like caving and running away entirely.

After putting away all of his clothes he opened his wardrobe and drawers now searching for what he would wear tomorrow. Once he took out his outfit he went downstairs to have dinner with his mom.

"Tae is everything okay? You've been looking tired lately" his mom said.

"Yes mom just worrying about little things at school" he gave a small smile to her.

"No one's bullying you, right?"

He looked up at her "M-mom...you knew?"

"Yes I figured it out after you would always complain not to go to school.  Call it a mothers intuition." she reached over to touch his head ruffling his hair afterwards.

His mother continued, "Whoever you want to be, is okay with me. I'm here for you always. I hope you will also accept yourself and be happy. I love you son, but I love you best when you're being yourself." she smiled to him.

Taeyong was at a loss for words. His mom knew what happened to him in high school? She never spoke about it until now. Maybe she was waiting until he brought it up himself. Whatever the reason was he didn't care because he was happy.

"Thanks mom, I love you too" tears pricked the corners of his eyes. He felt emotionally vulnerable thinking of his past, but also calm to know that he didn't have to hide who he was to his mom.

They peacefully enjoyed their short ribs and noodles. After they finished, Taeyong helped to wash the dishes and went to sleep peacefully for the first time in a week.

When morning came Taeyong was suddenly awoken to the sound of his phone ringing on the bedside table.

"Who the hell could be calling so early?"

He kept his eyes shut hoping the ringing would stop soon and, it did. He started to adjust his position to be more comfortable again then his phone rang once more. He groaned while picking it up, not glancing at the caller ID.

"Taeeeee~ wakey wakey eggs and baeky"

"What the hell Ten?!"

Taeyong squinted as he removed his phone from his ear to look at the time. 

7:05am was seen.

"It's so damn early, what's the matter with you?" He said exasperated.

"Well, I'm too excited so I woke up at 4am trying to find something to wear."

"What? Why?"

"Um hello, I'm gonna meet the Dean, father of my unborn children!" ten cried out.

"You know he won't even see us from the distance we'll be, right?"

"Way to be a party pooper, Tae! We will have a moment when our eyes meet, you'll see"

"Yeah, yeah, plus I thought you were into Johnny, what about him?"

"If Dean asked me I wouldn't hesitate." Ten snickered "I'm just joking, no one can beat my daddy John"

"I'm cringing right now" taeyong said as he made barfing sounds.

Ten hissed at him. "Anyway, we're coming to pick you up around 6pm."

"Okay, and will he be coming....?" taeyong asked hesitantly.

Ten immediately knew who he was asking about. "Yeah, but he'll be driving separately since he has other stuff to do before"

"Oh...okay see you later then."

"Alright Tae, I'm gonna show you pics of my outfit options soon so help me choose, okay?"

Taeyong chuckled and agreed before they both hung up.

After Taeyong ate breakfast, he spent most of the day resting and lazing around in the living room. He had already finished everything he would've done today, yesterday.

When the time Ten said they would be coming drew nearer, he went to get ready. The outfit he chose yesterday was a white tee, a denim jacket and black pants with white sneakers. Once he was dressed, he ruffled his midnight shade hair until it fell in a way he liked.

Taeyong ran down the stairs bidding his mom farewell and exiting through the front door to wait at the sidewalk for his friends. He spotted the jeep approaching and got inside when it stopped.

"Hey guys" he said while putting his seat belt on.

The two greeted back and they drove off to the concert venue.

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The parking lot was already packed with cars and the concert was starting within an hour. Johnny eventually found a parking space in a lot across the street. The boys all got out and crossed the road to walk over to the entrance.

They stood in line waiting for their tickets to be collected. Taeyong looked around and could see a booth with some merchandise for sale, but unfortunately he only took enough cash for a meal since the ticket was already expensive.

When it was his turn to be checked by security he stepped forward.

"ID and ticket, please"

Taeyong took the requested items out of his small bag and handed them over. Once he was cleared he waited at the side for his friends.

"Taeyong, buddy!" He heard a deep voice call behind him and he turned around to see Lucas walking in his direction.

"Oh hey Lucas, I was wondering where we would meet"

"I'm glad I saw you or it would be chaos finding you in that crowd" the taller chuckled and smiled.

"Hello Mr. Wong" Ten called as he walked to stand beside Taeyong, Johnny followed quietly behind and nodded to Lucas as their eyes met.

"Just call me Lucas, Ten" he let out a laugh which exposed his teeth.

Ten smiled "Okay, Lucas" but he rolled his eyes as he looked away from Lucas. He obviously was not a fan of the other boy being friendly with Taeyong.

They eventually walked into the building to find a good spot to stand.

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I went over my limit
so the ending I wanted
for this chapter will
be part of the next one.
Hope you enjoy anyway
and I'll try to update the
other chapter soon.
Three more chapters
until the end!

- Love, Krys

Ps. WayV "love talk"
got me twerking.