On The Pulse- Chapter 3: Operation Jong-Out
Title: On The Pulse
Pairing: Sekai, side baekchen
Length: 3/20
Genre: Romance, Humor, College!AU
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Sehun's the king of the dance squad, everyone in college knew that. So you can imagine he wasn't too happy when the freshie Jongin showed up and upstaged him spectacularly.
"Guys, I swear, just give my idea a chance."
"Shut up Baekhyun."
"It's a sure way to make you happy Sehun."
"Enough Baek."
"He wants to maintain his title right? Well this will definitely make sure of that!"
"FOR THE LAST TIME BYUN BAEKHYUN, WE ARE NOT MURDERING A FRESHMAN!"
Jongdae's outburst caused the previously rather noisy college student to shut up, fold his arms and pout rather childishly. Sehun patted Jongdae's back appreciatively, since he was on the verge of sticking a fork in Baekhyun's eye.
It was supposed to be a study session, but for the past 20 minutes Baekhyun had just been blabbering on about how he watched a crime documentary on executing the perfect murder, and how much faith he had in the four of them to get away with killing off a freshie. The only problem would be blood being too messy for Baekhyun himself to handle or see, so he wouldn't actually do anything, he'd just be moral support because Byun Baekhyun could never get his pretty hands dirty of course.
"Seriously Jongdae, why the fuck are you dating this jackass again?"
Jongdae merely sighed and shrugged in response to Chanyeol's question. Meanwhile, Sehun was just trying to concentrate on finishing his literature paper which was painfully overdue.
The last thing he needed was to get in trouble for being behind in his classes.
"Can we not talk about this right now guys? I don't want to keep thinking about that kid. We can't get rid of him, so just leave it."
Silence followed Sehun's rather defeatist declaration. It was no doubt his three friends were currently feeling pity for him, and Sehun hated that. He hated being pitiful, he hated that he felt so defeated.
He hated how that stupid freshman made him feel like he was no longer the school's best talent.
A couple of seconds passed, with even Baekhyun was being quiet for once, as they all tried to just get back to their work and not think about Sehun's endangered reputation.
Suddenly, Chanyeol banged on the table, making all of them jolt in surprise.
"I have an idea."
"Causing any grievious bodily harm is out of the question as well Chanyeol."
"No no trust me, this one may actually work. I know how we can get rid of this guy without murdering him."
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"This is stupid."
"Shut up, he's coming. Operation Jong-out is in action."
"I cannot believe you came up with such an idiotic name."
"It's a brilliant name and you know it."
"If this fails, I'm burning all your clothes."
"That's fine, I'll just walk around naked then. You'd love that wouldn't you?"
"Seriously guys shut the fuck up, he's here. Go go go!"
Jongdae pushed Sehun out from behind the wall, causing the latter to unflatteringly stumble into the corridor and glare at his friend. After correcting himself, Sehun noticed that Jongin was on his phone, wearing simple trackpants and a T-shirt with a snapback and a slingbag. Taking in a deep breath, and after glancing at his three accomplices who were giving him cringe-worthy thumbs-up signs, Sehun quickly ran in front of Jongin before he could enter the dance studio.
"Hey there freshie."
Jongin looked up startled with a rather blur look on his face, but still managing to look ridiculously handsome, which annoyed Sehun endlessly.
"Um, hi."
"This is your first dance practice with us right? Just wanted to tell you don't be nervous or anything."
Shit, he was sounding so awkward.
Jongin quirked a brow, making Sehun's inside squirm.
Fuck you Park Chanyeol.
"Um, thanks?"
"Haha...yeah. Just, you know, if you need anyone for support or anything, don't be afraid to approach me yeah?"
'don't be afraid to approach me' ??? what the fuck Sehun you sound like some high school student counsellor.
"Thanks, um, I'll...I'll make sure I do."
Jongin attempted a half-smile, which was rather obvious to be forced but Sehun couldn't blame him, he was one offered-candy away from being an actual creeper.
"Ahe-ahe!"
Sehun's heart jolted at the muffled coughing noise coming from behind them which made Jongin turn in confusion.
FUCKING BAEKHYUN.
Before Jongin could fully turn to check out the source of the noise, Sehun threw his arm around Jongin's shoulder and pulled him towards the studio.
"Great, let's get going then! Practice starts soon and as I always say, punctuality is a virtue!"
"HA!"
"Quickly now, in we go, first dance session with the new star freshie, woohoo!"
Yup, he was definitely going to castrate that little shithead.
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"Alright everybody, take 5!"
Sehun dropped his hands to his hips, catching his breath. It was an intense routine no doubt, but he still loved the feeling of his blood pumping and his heart racing. Heading to the back, he picked up his waterbottle and chugged down a few gulps. From the corner of his eye, he noticed Jongin a few feet away wiping off his sweat with his towel.
Alright, here's a good chance.
Sehun was about to approach Jongin when Krystal beat him to it, making him freeze.
Damn it.
The two seemed to hit it off pretty well as they engaged in some friendly conversation, and it was no doubt Krystal seemed to have a bit of a crush on him.
Psh, of course she would, with his perfect face and perfect body and glorious smile and- what? No. Stop it Sehun. Focus.
"Is that jealousy I detect?"
Sehun turned to find Johnny smirking at him, which made him roll his eyes.
"Ew, gross. Krystal's like a little sister."
"Who said anything about Krystal?"
Sehun's heart stopped, and it felt like someone had just crushed his lungs.
Fuck, did Johnny know..?
As Sehun's bewildered expression remained, Johnny broke out laughing, punching him playfully in the shoulder.
"Relax man, just a joke. Don't look so offended, we all know you're the alpha chick magnet of Lykos."
Sehun's stomach was still knotted, but he forced himself to laugh along and seem unfazed, even though on the inside he was still experiencing a hurricane of emotions.
Why the hell did he react like that?
Was it from the shock of Johnny possibly knowing about him being gay?
Or was it more from being caught liking Jongin...
No.
It couldn't be that.
That was absurd.
Because Sehun didn't like Jongin.
Jongin was the enemy.
Sehun couldn't forget that, no matter how hot he was.
"Anyway dude, seems like you have some competition. We haven't seen a kid this good since...well since you auditioned."
Sehun's jaw clenched momentarily, but he was able to mask it effectively and put on a smile.
"Ah, there's no competition. He's good so it's an added strength to the team. That's what matters."
Johnny looked amusedly at Sehun, giving him the obvious 'what a load of bullshit' face.
"Alright, whatever you say."
Sehun was about to reply when Yixing yelled out for the members to get back into formation.
As Johnny walked away, Sehun turned back to watch Jongin head to his place, rolling his shoulders and staring intensly at himself in the mirror.
Competition? No. There was room for only one dance god at Lykos, and Sehun was going to make damn sure it was always and only him.
Watch out freshie. Operation Jong-out (fuck that name) has just begun.