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moon taeil as the wise onejohnny suh as the crackheadlee taeyong as a fossil of a mannakamoto yuta as an emotional rollercoaster (HeArTbReAkEr)qian kun as the brave soldierkim dongyoung as the hopeless romanticten as the outsiderjung yoonoh as the elephant in the roomdong sicheng as the reality checkkim jungwoo as the cool dadwong yukhei as the wannabemark lee as michael kelsoxiao dejun as the material girlwong kunhang as the insomniachuang renjun as a sarcastic beastlee jeno as the moodsetterlee donghyuck as your bf goalsna jaemin as the trainwreckliu yangyang as everyone's rockzhong chenle as your future history professorpark jisung as bumblebee, the transformer-"candy" by meng jia

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JS, 01:27 // DawgMTI // told you to quit calling ppl thatML // Let him have a laugh omfgJS // But Tae, your the dawg-iest dawg of them all :/MTI // you're*JYO // Fuys can you shut up I have a serious problem hereML // Kk speak up jungsterJYO // I'm older than you MarkBut yeah. The dude just won't fuckin hire me.MTI, 01:28 // i don't know why because our practice interview went really wellJS // Sorry dawg maybe ur fly was downJYO // And he wonders why he tell him to quit doin drufs.JS // Hey at least my g key works lmaoJYO // It's not the key its the screen you junkieML // So what do u think is the matter YoonohJS // Yeah what say you, Zuke?JYO // I'm startin to think it's a personal problem :(MTI // wtf. you have a whole world of experience, yet this douche won't hire you for a personal reason? maybe he's the unprofessional oneML // He's rightJYO // Yeah but the way he acted was so off-putting and idk if the dance I chose to present was a strong example.JS // What dance was it againJYO // The EveMTI // !!! wtf that's the choreo that made you go viral on insta.JYO // Keep in mind this man is old as dirtML // U never said what the personal prob isJS // ^^Do tellJYO // I thouht that was besides the point. It's bc I'm datin his dauhterMTI // daughter*JYO // Kindly fuck off.ML // Ooooo so he's salty abt it huh?Not ur fault she's spicy though lmaoSryJYO // Well what am I supposed to do? Re-interview?MTI // call him. say you're just following up on your interview and be confident about it, like say "see you monday!" at the end or something.JYO // Thanks mom but that's not how it works irlMTI, 01:29 // you asked for our input and we gave it to you. have fun being joblessML // Yeahhh what Taeil said!JYO // SHUT UPThere are other dance studios in town. I'll just apply somewhere else.MTI // goodnightML // GnJS // Good morning 8)JYO // See you tomorrow-"back 2 u (am 01:27)" by nct 127

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JS, 15:26 // Guys, say hello to Ten againI brought him over last night for dinner rememberT // heyJS, 15:49 // Y'all are jerks.JYO, 16:30 // Sorry man some of us have livesHey Ten hruMTI // hello! just got off workT // dw about it! i was working all this week too!MTI // where at?T // it's this place called kim's angels. i'm an instructor thereML // Whaaaat that sounds rly grossThis is Mark btw. New phone #MTI // it's not what you think moronthat's the dance studio Yoonoh applied atJYO // So wait Ten, you're a dance instructor?ML // OhhhhhhhJS // Pays off being friends with me, doesn't it?JYO // Shut up JohnT // yes i am :) my dad runs it!he was friends with the original owners, kim and rhee something or otherJYO // Rhee, huh? Fuess he didn't make the cut for the company name ripDo you know if there are a lot of interviews bein conducted?T // no, there's one my dad's been stressing about but hes so on the fence he wont even talk to me about itmy dad can't even dance lmao i don't know what position hes in to hire dancersJYO // Wonderful.MTI // sorry yoonoh :(JS // Wait so...Yoonoh's dating Ten's sister?T // ??? my sister is in ThailandJYO // Then whose fuckin dauhter am I with?ML // Maybe this is why he won't hire u lmao u cant get ur facts straightMTI // enoughJYO // Ten, do you have any idea why your dad won't hire me?T // nope sorry Yoonohif you want, i'll mention your interview to himJYO // That would be perfect thank youT // yw! so what song did you audition with anyway?JYO // The Eve by EXOT // oh.JS // ??JYO // "Oh" what...?T // well my dad can't rly stand anything related to SM entertainment bc i audtioned there and they didn't pass methat was the whole reason we moved here so he's pretty messed up from that lossJS // Shit manML // Whoa, you auditioned for SM?JYO // I'm sorry, Ten. I'm sure you did really well.T // thanks. i think i did, but i'm not exactly idol material so that's what held me backMTI // hey man, auditioning for something as big as that takes a lot of courage.i only met you a couple times, but you definitely do seem like idol material.JS // Yeah Ten, you'd make a great idolJYO // Hey, at least youre makin up for it by teachin other ppl your present!T // my present?ML // Lmao he means your giftHis G key ain't workingJYO, 16:31 // YeahMTI // yoonoh can look on the bright side now because now we know ten's dad doesn't hate him personally!ML // Aw man I was kinda digging the beefJYO // Excuse me?ML // There's no drama here without itJYO // I hope you choke on your popcorn, Markifer.ML // I'm not eating popcorn dimwitJYO // It's a metaphorDimwitJS // So Yoonoh are u gonna audition again with a different song?T // i think that'd be a good idea. we keep tapes of all the auditions, so i could play yours back and give you feedback on the overall effect of your auditionJYO // Johnny, he's a keeper-"the eve" by exo

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JYO, 10:13 // I want your honest opinionsT, 10:20 // what is it? i'm in public, gotta be cautious of what i play out loudJYO // It's my dance practice. I'm auditionin smth I made up myselfT // oooh original! dance-meister!JYO // Well, if you say so. :)T // aight lemme watch it brbML // Whoa that's cool Yoonoh, i'll watch it tooMTI // i helped him pick the song and i personally think it's greatJYO // That's rifht he did help meMTI, 10:21 // so what does everyone think??ML // U just interrupted me Taeil now i gotta start overMTI // ohmygod you babyT, 10:24 // well damn yoonoh, that was really impressivei'm honestly shocked. you're so getting the job. i'll show my dad directly if you wantJYO // You would do that?! Please do!MTI // congrats!T // no problem! i have no doubts you'll passJYO // That's so nice of you. Srsly thanksT // :)))JYO // Hey Ten, where's your twink?T // my what?JYO // Boyfriend*MTI // i don't think johnny's a twinkJYO // The truth can be deceivingHEY ONG NY G KEY IS WORKINGMTI // but what happened to your m?JYO // DannitMTI // buy a new screen already, yoonoh.JYO // Aybe I would if i had a J O BT // n e ways johnny's just mia :(ML // WHOA YOONOH YOURE SO GOOD AT BODY ROLLSJYO // THANKS NARKML // Fuck did u just call meT // scroll up lmao you'll catch onMTI // so it's my understanding that yoonoh doesn't have to worry about that job interview anymore, right?T // rightMTI, 10:25 // but what about the lingering mystery? o.OJYO // What lingering nystery aoLnao*MTI // the girl you're dating! whose daughter is she?JYO // Idk sone couple'sMTI // oh, i was hoping for more of a backstory.i thought you were wondering more about her tooML // Way to ruin it YoonohT // lmao this is a wild gcJYO // Will yall leave e alone i was just nixing up ny problemsMTI // a-ha, so there IS a problem with the girl!T // do tell!ML // Awwww Ten texts just like JohnnyJYO // It's not like any of u have girl experience so I'n keeping this one to nyself for now.ML // Ayeee rostedMTI // we're the ones he roasted...ML // It's a good roast thoT // mark = kelso ??? conspiracy theory-"in the street" by cheap trick

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LJN, 12:15 // hey guys i was wondering if i could add someone to the gcNJM // how old is this personLJN // why does it matter? :(PJS // u took the oath, man. now how oldLJN // fine he's 19LDH // are u fucking talking about yukhei againPJS // AHAHAH HE ISLJN // and?NJM // sorry jen but rules are ruleswould it hurt u to just text him without usLJN // yes jaem it WOULD hurt me :(PJS // i call bullshitLDH // how much u wanna bet yuk is blackmailing jeno againNJM // don't do it jen >:(LJN // YOU GUYS ARE SO MEAN TO MEsorry he took my phoneNJM // i'll come save youLDH // how charming. where's markPJS // he's with me whyLDH // then why tf isnt he talking to us >:(PJS // relax barbie! he's busy in the grownup gcLDH // but thats not even a grownup gc not all of them are in itLJN // yuk isn't in it and that's why he should be welcomed hereLDH // yuk isn't a grownup dumbassNJM // that jerk brainwashed jeno! RUNNNN!ML, 12:16 // Hey can u guys maybe shush a little not all of us are activePJS // bitchML // Mkay thanks chu chuLDH // so you kiss the whole group but never just meML // I don't wanna talk about it DonghyuckNJM // mark is pmsingLJN // where did u learn that wordNJM // from ur momPJS // this is why taeyong lets me shower before u guysLDH // no lmao that's just because jeno takes long ass bathsLJN // H E Y NOWNJM // REALLY HAHAHAHAHALJN // Yukhei here, i was wondering if any of u knew why Yoonoh was so upset latelyPJS // ask someone ur own ageLJN // Like who JungwooNJM // punctuation. has? a very! important (effect) on ur--wordsLJN // Like who, Jungwoo?He and i aren't even speaking so idk what you want me to do about that.LDH // whoa what? :((((((PJS // wish u wouldve told us that :/LDH // what happened?NJM // aw sorry yuk what happenedLJN // Ill tell you if u let me into the gcNJM // people who use "you" and "u" in the same sentence are inadmissible.LJN // FuckerPJS // that's so rude how do you expect us to let you in nowLDH // lmao rtLJN // Not what i needed rn :(PJS // YOU JUST CALLED US ALL FUCKERSgive jeno his phone back and then we'll discussNJM // im not really here for that but okLDH // me neither lmaooaooaoaoaoh but pls keep us updated.LJN // And how am i supposed to do thatLDH // irlPJS // irlNJM // irlLJN // hey guys im back! :)-"brotherhood" by vav

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T, 23:01 // johnny, i feel so bad.JS // Babe I said it's okay. He'll get over it.T // its not thatidk how to break it to him.i got his hopes upJS // Yoonoh handles bad news rly wellI promiseT // really? he doesn't strike me as that typeJS // You've known each other for 2 days. Trust me on this oneT // okay :(-"misery business" by paramore

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NY, 22:22 // wtf happened to yoonoh is he in mourning or smthLTY // Yes. Don't talk to him about it, or else he'll get more upset.KDY // whoa whatNY // am i missing something orrrrLTY // I just told you.NY // k but you didn't actually so what happened to himLTY // He didn't get the job. Johnny's boyfriend set him up for failure.KDY // aw damn i was starting to like tenNY // that bastardDSC // taeyong ur wrongLTY // ?DSC // ten thought yoonoh would get the job but he misjudgedthere's something going on w his dad or smth?? can't remember what he told meNY // ily sicheng but now would be a great time to remember what he told youDSC // hahahah that's hilarious go ask him yourself.LTY // Jesus, is it let-down season or something?KDY // that's not a thingNY // wbk doyoungDSC // yes fyi it is let-down seasonmark and donghyuck r acting let downyukhei and jungwoo let each other downten let yoonoh downyuta let me downNY // that wasn't necessary.LTY // Yuta's right, Sicheng.KDY // what goes ONwhat happened with yuk and jungwoo :( and why's everyone else heated?LTY // Doyoung, text me privately for a moment.-"salty" by kanto

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KDY, 22:23 // hellO??? what's wrong with everybody latelyLTY // It's probably just a coincidence that all these friendships are falling apart at the same time.Some of them came to me for advice. The only one I don't know anything about is Mark and Hyuck.KDY // well first of all, no disrespect, but some of em aren't """"friendships"""" as you like to call thembut do spillLTY // Yuta and Sicheng are pissed at each other. They've been fighting for about two days now, but I think they've been conflicted for a while.KDY // about what..?LTY // Nothing. That's the problem. They sound like they hate each other and every little thing sets them off. I think it'll turn into a huge problem if they don't get some counseling.KDY // i think i know how to help them out in that caseLTY // You would do that? Thanks, Do.KDY // no hh taeil is great at making people act civilLTY // Oh.KDY // tell me moreLTY // So about Yukhei and Jungwoo (who ARE just friends--fight me), Yukhei got this girl's number and Jungwoo is jealous. Simple as that.KDY // jungwoo doesn't seem like the jealous type :/where'd yuk get the number in an all-male collegeLTY // At the fitness center they're both working out atKDY // ughhhhhLTY // What now?KDY // jungwoo :(LTY // Please don't tell me you like him. I thought you and Taeil were going strong.KDY // taeil and i were never going.and no, i don't think i like jungwoo right now, but i do care about him. there's a differenceLTY // All righty.If you do start liking him, let me know in advance so I can prepare myself for all the down-letting and advice-seeking.KDY // shhfill me in on ten and yoonoh nowLTY, 22:24 // Ah. Do you remember when Yoonoh auditioned for Kim's Angels with an EXO song?KDY // yeLTY // Apparently Ten's dad owns the studio and is boycotting all things SM-related, so Yoonoh's audition didn't sit well with him.Then Yoonoh sent in his original choroeography, and it didn't please Ten's dad.KDY // that's so sad. i really thought he'd get in with that first coverLTY // We all did.Do you feel updated yet?KDY // yeah igLTY // :)KDY // :(LTY // :)KDY // :|LTY // Come on, quit worrying about people and smile already. KDY // facetime meLTY // I can't, I'm at a last minute meeting right now.KDY // party pooperjk. thanks for talking to me about all this. and i don't like jungwoo. too riskyLTY // You're welcome. I'll see you tomorrow.KDY // see you-"attention" by joji

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JS, 09:12 // MorninLYY // Good morning!LDH // it's not valid unless it's in german. sprich deustch!LYY // Guten Morgen :-(ML // Shut up Hyuck hes the newbieLYY // ^^^^LDH // just playing aroundQK // I'm on a coffee run. Text me your orders.NJM // omg thank you i want an americano but can u get me one for later too? 2 shots espresso eachQK // I hope you know I'm not brave enough to ask for that.I'll get everyone some tea, and some of you are getting decaf.ML // What the fuck JammingJaemin*Also I don't like green tea fyiLDH // why are u so testy Mark :(ML // I'm notLYY // Danke für den Tee!LDH // jesus yangyang it was a joke no one understands youLYY // SorryJS // Is everyone okay whats going onQK // I'm fine myself!LYY // I'm good. Mir geht's gut!NJM // me too i got to sleep in without taeyong up my assLDH // looks like it's just mark who's not fineML // Hyuck I ndee to talk to you .AloneLDH // wish me luck guys i might dieNJM // #prayersJS // What just happened-"silver spoon" by bts

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WKH, 11:11 // make a wish bitchessssWYH // I wish the youngsters didn't take an oath to keep me out of their gcQK // I wish Yukhei would never type or say the word "youngsters" again.XDJ // i wish these shoes still fit meLYY // I wish people stopped making me speak German.Wheres your wish JungwooWYH // He's prob wishing he was deadKJU // do you even know me yukheiWKH // i personally wish i knew the drama between yuk and jungwoo >:)WYH // Shut up KunhangThere's no drama to be heardKJU // oh suddenly there's no dramayukhei robbed meWYH // I did not wtfWhere did you even come up with thatDon't lieLYY // Calm down, guys!!KJU // idk about you but im very calmat a loss of minji's phone number but still calmWYH // Lay OFFKJU // i lay off her, you lay on her, it's a fair tradeWYH // That's so UNfair.XDJ // hey why don't one of you come to my dorm and help me shop for new shoes onlineseriously i could use the help and i don't like seeing you guys fightQK // Everyone has been fighting lately.WKH // every1??like who lmaoQK // Yoonoh with everybody, Mark with Donghyuck, Jungwoo with Yukhei, Yuta and Sicheng, etc etcWKH // whoosh i think i moved in under a rockKJU // more like a boulder you blind little fjlajflajfWYH // Wtf was thatKJU // i censored myselfWYH // I-okLYY // I appreciate it JungwooWYH // So is everyone on Jungwoos side orKJU // well no one ISN'T so i guess so :)QK // No one is taking sides. You two need to work out whatever is wrong with you.XDJ // seriously pplprioritiesbrowsing sneakers is better than fighting over stupid jealousy problemsWKH // who's minji anyway, jungwoo?WYH // She's my potential gfWKH // i wasn't asking youQK // Kunhang!WKH // SORRY FFSi feed off the drama. try to keep it comin plsKJU // to answer your question, she's my potential girlfriendat least i had the heart to type out "girlfriend"WYH, 11:12 // HeyAre you calling me lazyLYY // I'm starting to wish I never met you guys. Too bad it's 11:12Can I leave this gc while you argue over girlsQK // Guys, you're making Yangyang regret being our friend. :(LYY // Not you Kun, just yuk and jwooQK // <3XDJ // i have a proposalKJU // hmmWYH // What is it?XDJ // you guys should come to my lonely dorm and talk about it verballyand every time one of u insults the other...you point to a pair of shoes on my computer that u think would complement my wardrobe-"sting" by stellar

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ML, 09:17 // Hey I'd just like to know what your problem isLDH // could ask you the same thingML // Seriously HyuckLDH // i am being serious. you suddenly started acting weird and you never said whynow you're like insulting mewhat happenedML // Nothing happenedLDH // okay and i'm a straight white femaleML // Shut up alreadyI'm stressedLDH // there we go. stressed about what?ML // A lot of things, including u.LDH // ohgo onML // Take Yoonoh for instance. He's crashing in my room and ranting to meSicheng and I r getting claustrophobicLDH // so that's where he's been all these nights..didn't he say he would just audition somewhere elseML // He says its the fact that he was insensitive to the employer's personal quirks or whatever idk. who freaking boycotts an entertainment companyBut that's besides the pointLDH // i'm not really following what the point is anywayML // The point is that I can't take the stress anymroe! Being in a relationship is dragging me down too. I missed a promotion opportunity at work.LDH // mark :(ML // I didn't want to tell anyone because I didn't want to make Yoonoh look bad for not having a job in the first placeSo unless you can come up with anything, I don't know what to doLDH // i mean that explains why you've been pissy latelyML // Not helpingLDH, 09:20 // well you know whats also not helping? you being rude to everyone and telling me that im dragging you down. break up with me alreadyML // I wasn't planning on doing that for realLDH // then don't fucking tell me it's my fault you weren't promotedi don't wanna be your anchor anymoreML // Point takenI'm sorry HyuckLDH // say you're sorry to everyone else first.ML // Like, individually?LDH // yeah and in person. after that i'll accept your apologyML // Fine-"apologize" by onerepublic

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HRJ, 13:00 // hey guys wanna go see a movie or smthZCL // can't im studyingHRJ // no ur not i can hear u laughingZCL // that's cuz i keep picturing maximilien robespierre with no bottom jawHRJ // GROSSNJM // LMAOPJS // i'll go see one with yaif u buyHRJ // deal's off unless taeyong treatsNJM // i second thatHRJ // u weren't even invitedNJM // well then what was the point of texting the group chatLTY // Guys, don't just use me for money.PJS // take a joke ffsim sorry i take it back ily taeyongML // Sorry Renjun, I'm a little busyJS // Me too ^^HRJ // all good, all goodLTY // Love you too, Jisung.ZCL // just imagine how he had to eat lmaotongue flapping outHRJ // I'M BLOCKING YOUR DUMBASS NUMBER CHENLEZCL // I'M LAUGHING SO HARFT // what movie? i could stand to distract myself lmaoJS // What no Ten i just told him we're busyT // oh i didn't know that was all-inclusivedistract me johnny boy >:)JS // I would but your still wearing your shirtMTI // johnny there's a time and a placeand for the millionth time, it's you're*QK // What he said! EwwJS // That time is now, tyvmLTY // There are children here.PJS // idk what he's talking aboutHRJ // ur not a child ur a spawn of the devilPJS // that makes u one tooZCL // anyone under Taeyong isHRJ // what are u laughing at now? it's so LOUDhow havent our neighbours reported us yetZCL // ROBESPIERRE DAMMITLDH // since when did chenle like to swear omgHRJ // welcome 195729427 years later, donghyuck! i see you haven't upgraded to a brain with functional memory yet!LDH // shut upML // Yeah shhLDH // :)XDJ // awwwwwwwwwwthey're all good nowHRJ // since when were u hereXDJ // since my phone started blowing up with ur texts ?? when else lmaoML // Lmao that was good nglHRJ // so no to the movies? cool with meLJN // what i was gonna say yes :(HRJ // im sure if u text jaem a frowny face he'll watch every movie in the world with uLJN // really??!?NJM // no need no need im omw with netflixLJN // wow i love my best friendsNJM // hmKJU // awwww we love you too Jen!LJN // omg hey jungwoo haven't talked to u in foreverWKH // same here how are yaKJU // kunhang i spoke to you literally fifteen minutes agoim fine jen hruLJN // whoa...you never just say you're fine :(KDY // hey guys can someone show me how to mute my notifs? im trying to workJYO // Wish I could workHRJ // ohmygod abort aborthey yoonoh whats upJYO // Tired, bored. Ten, if you're reading this, I'n finally giving up on the studio.In about to apply at the fitness center bc In a regular there and ik they'll accept neZCL // that's some next level flexing right thereJYO // Shut up Chenle in seriousZCL // in sorryHRJ // jesus lele i can hear you screaming from here do u mindZCL // u signed up for this by being my ROOMMATEHRJ // not like i can move out or anything :/LTY // Doyoung, click the three dots at the top and there should be a "mute" button.KDY // thank you taelifesaverWYH // Oh shut it we aren't that annoying ;)KDY // a c t u a l l yKJU // doyoung's smart lmaoWYH // Shut up JungwooHRJ // i regret texting everyonei've found out too much abt johnny n tenmy innocence is goneNJM // ugh the halls here are so crowded i can't get to jenos fast enoughQK // That's not good.JYO // You know what else is not good?ZCL // fuckin robespierre man-"vanille fraise" by l'impératrice

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JYO, 19:37 // Hey, I need sone guidance.ML // More?? UghhhLTY // Shh. What do you need?JYO // I'n not getting along with Ten.I'n afraid Johnny will be upset with neLTY // Well what has been happening between you two? And you three, Johnny included?JYO // Ten brought ne and Johnny lunch the other day just to be nice and we got to talking abt the audition at K's AngelsML // AndJYO // I asked why his dad was still hung up on the SN Ent thing and Ten got all defensiveLTY // Do you blame him?Moving here for that SM audition was practically a waste of time and money, and now Ten can't go back to Thailand for another few years, not until he and his dad come up with enough cash.JYO // And you don't think hiring soneone else at the studio would help bring in cash? I like to think I'n a great dancerAll of you said so yourself.ML // Yoonoh's right about thatMaybe Ten's got beefLTY // Surely he doesn't. He has to know to accept all of Johnny's friends because Johnny wouldn't date someone who didn't accept all his friends.JYO // Yeah :/ML // What else happened w TenJYO // He doesn't like look at ne or talk to ne unless he has toThe lunch thing was just bc I was in the roon with Johnny at the tineHe acts like I should've known his whole fucking life storyLTY // Calm down, Yoonoh. You might be reading into it too much.ML // Hope soJYO // I really don't think that's the caseI'n just gonna go visit Inji for now. TtylML // Who's InjiJYO // Not Inji, the first letter is the one I cant typeLTY // Minji? Isn't Yukhei talking to a Minji from the gym?ML // There could be more than one...-"whiplash" by nct 127

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KJU, 20:00 // so why exactly did you put us in a new gc together and not say anything to usJYO // In sorry I've been trying to figure out what to say for a little bitWYH // Make it fast I have to call this girlJYO // That's exactly what its aboutSo soneone told ne you guys are both interested in this girl, Rhee Inji, fron the fitness centerKJU // u mean minji?WYH // Yeah andYou're not here to counsel Jungwoo and me are uJYO // No, I'n here to tell you that's ny girlfriend you've been fighting over.WYH // What?KJU // WHAT???JYO // Rhee Inji (i cant spell it right) is ny girlfriend. I don't want you guys to keep arguing about her since it's in the air nowAn I clear?WYH // Yoonoh... she gave me her number like five days agoKJU // he's right. we've been talking to her for dayshow long have you been going out exactly?JYO // About a nonth.Guess that's over lnaoKJU // im so sorry manshe really tried cheating on all three of usWYH // Well technically just 2 of usKJU // bad timing yuckheiWYH // Fine shhJYO // That's great to knowI was thinking she could get ne into Kin's Angels since she attends a lot of the prograns there but I was just desperate anyway.I shouldn't have believed in herWYH // Hey don't put yourself down. We all fell for itKJU // true datfor the record, are we all breaking things off w her? not that i have much to break but yknowJYO // For your own good, break off whatever you haveWYH // Jungwoo, are we good then?KJU // i suppose :o-"instagram" by dean

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NY, 21:39 // hey man i asked u to give that hoodie back like 3 timesDSC // im sorry i just like itill try to get it back to you soonNY // thanksDSC // so howve u beenits been kinda hard to talk to you irl so i figured id askNY // im fine..elaborate pls"hard to talk to you"DSC // i dont wanna start anythingNY // u wontDSC // well i think ur kinda blocked off from me?idkforget i said anythingNY // but how? i just wanna knowDSC // i mean the only things you text me about are like "can i have my hoodie back" and "did u cover ur shift yet" and those are things u should say to me out loud when theres nothing to talk aboutit may just be me but i think texting is for the things u cant say out loud like i love you or i hate you or did you hear yoonoh's gf was cheating on him w 2 guysNY // omg u heard about that?sorry hang onDSC // hang on for what exactlyNY // i had texts in the other gc. but i agree with u, im not verygood at communicating out loudbut um. doesn't this ring a bell with you :/DSC // hhhh this is what i have been afraid ofNY // no offense but that time it was avoidable.DSC // how isn't this equally avoidablewhy are you blaming meNY // im sorry its just that you had a real problem that you weren't telling me about and that caused this exact situation, only i wasn't the one at faultyou couldve just told me you were flunkingDSC // for your info i couldn't have "just told you." my education is more important to you than it is to me and i didnt want to let you down. shocker.i dont need to be here to become a dancer i just need to go to a dance academy where they don't give a shit about quantum physics and psychology 101so i don't see how that was avoidable, mr. straight AsNY // aightDSC // that's all you got? aightNY // u dont seem very interested in our current problem anymore so. clockin outDSC // hey, that is Not true. i wanna know whats been going on with youNY // whyDSC // why do you fucking think, dear boyfriend of almost a year?NY // finei'm struggling to talk to you because im sadDSC // sad about what?NY // about most things.seeing my friends strugglegoing to college and not advancing from herehaving no future plansfighting with you for the sole reason that i suck at everything"communication is key" omggggg no wonder i fuckin killed this relationshipDSC // hey.you don't suck at everything. do you wanna ft me so we can talk about this face to face?NY // nah man i can't talk out loud, remember? its part of the everything i suck atDSC // yuta you're not being fairim trying to make an effort here and not rehash our past fightsit owuld help if u made an effort too :( why can't you call me?NY // sicheng i cannot do itDSC // let me point something out to youyou're talking to me a lot rn. we both agreed that texting is for the things you cant say out loud, so you told me something personal. if you call me on the phone right now, we can forget this conversation ever happened and just talk about the things we can say out loud. deal?NY // no dealDSC // yuta you're beginning to scare me.NY // im sorry sicheng ill see you tomorrowDSC // ill kiss you when i see youNY // potassium-"all the small things" by blink-182

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ML, 15:30 // How come no one was at class todayJS // Was busy lolML // Doing whatU know ur this close to failing so why risk skipping classJS // Cuz I was busyMTI // sorry, i'm feeling under the weather. that's why.mark is right @Johnny SuhJYO // Didn't feel like goingML // Why not broJYO // I wasn't feeling it, understandablyMTI // yoonoh, you need to get out some more. it's not the end of the world.JS // Come over yoonoh i can help you outJYO // I'n not trying to becone a junkie JohnnyMTI // johnny would you stop alreadyare you high right nowi don't think taeyong would appreciate you popping pills in his dorm.JS // Slightly 8)Yeah anyway that's why I skipped class. My professor is real strictMTI // actually john this whole country is "real strict" and you don't seem to understand thatjust bc you're american doesn't give you the right to be a dumbassML // You left me hanging :(MTI // mark it's fine.what did we missML // Im not telling u. Ur the ones who missed itJYO // Fine by neMTI // yoonoh, talk to us about something since mark won't catch us up and johnny is pissing me off.JYO // ?MTI // such as why you're so upsetJS // Ooo teaJYO // I nessed up ny drea job opportunity and ny girlfriend cheated with Yukhei and JungwooDo I really need to say any noreI thought it was obv.MTI // we know that, but it has been two weeks since those things have passed. you're still not going to classes and it's going to affect your finals.JYO // Yeah well naybe I don't care about ny finals anoreAnymore*AyeeeJS // Bro your sick or smthML // Yeah...JYO // SoMTI // i'm gonna try and get you some help, yoonoh.-"complicated" by avril lavigne

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QK, 16:19 // Hey guys, I think we need to discuss some things.LTY // Such as?QK // Yoonoh. And others maybeMTI // i second that. i'm really worried about yoonoh in particular.LTY // He mentioned something about not getting along well with Ten, if that's what you mean.QK // Not only that. I know we have a large friend group but lately, a lot of things have been falling apart between a lot of us, especially Yoonoh. You follow?MTI // i think he may be depressed tbhor something to that effectLTY // Oh God.Fill me in then.MTI // it's been two weeks and he isn't going to classes despite exams coming up. he's still on edge about minji and the job at kim's angelshe won't speak to ten unless ten speaks to him, and jungwoo said he hasn't seen him at the gym for a couple of days.QK // And we all know the gym is Yoonoh's second homeMTI // yeah. i told him i'd try to get him some help, but i can't pay for a therapy session or i'll go into debtLTY // Maybe group therapy would be cheaper.MTI // i don't really think soLTY // No, GROUP therapy. With 21 people.I think it could help if we all sat down and talked to each other, if not in person then in our group chat. Thoughts?QK // Not bad.MTI // that's smartLTY // It would take care of Yoonoh and everyone else we're concerned about all at once.Kill two birds with one stone.QK // Okay, I'm inNow?LTY // Now or never, am I right?MTI // all righty-"now or never" by sf9

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LTY, 16:20 // Hey everyone, we need to talk. It's important that everyone participates.ZCL // ok mr. taeyongwhats going onLDH // ^^^DSC // howdyQK // We noticed a lot of you guys are in a rough patch, and we wanna help.MTI // so we're using this group chat as a group therapy thing. not forever, but you can use it to vent whenever you feel like.LTY // I know you're all free right now.T // hey guysKJU // hiWKH // group therapy? i'm doing great thoQK // That's not the point, Kunhang. We need to be more open and this is a cheap way to let some of our problems out into the air.WKH // kkHRJ // can i start? thanksso basically chenle is a really fucking loud roomie and i want to switch with someonemaybe jaemin.. i heard he tucks u into bedWYH // Yeah he does sometimes <3LTY // Thanks for sharing, Renjun.I was thinking we could talk about more personal problems than that but your contribution is welcome.HRJ // i literally can't tell if ur being sarcastic but just in case ur not, ywML // Hi guys. This is a good ideaJS // RtT // hey johnnyJS // Hey TennieLYY // Hey JohnnyJS // Go away YangyangMTI // where's yoonoh?QK // I think he may have his notifs off.Donghyuck, is he there with you?ML // Nah I got himJYO, 16:22 // Hey.DSC // soooooo what are u guys hoping to talk about @Lee Tae-Yong, @Qian Kun, @Moon Tae-IlLTY // We're mostly worried about Yoonoh, but we want to hear everyone's concerns.WYH // Awwww how sweetZCL // bitch im not loud im just happyQK // Good for you, Lele! :)NY // oh hiwhat's up? i dont feel like scrollingML // Group TherapyJS // Everyone share ur deepest darkest secrets!! I'll go first I'm failngT // that's kinda not a secret babe but im gonna try and help you study, okay?JS // Awww thank youLDH // you know what else is failing?ZCL // not me cuz im learning about the french revolutiondid u know this one guy got his bottom jaw shot off LMAOPJS // guys im tryna nap :/LTY // Don't nap now, Jisung. We're trying to talk to everyone.PJS // oh really i had no idea what other purposes this gc might serveKDY // hi !! what's this about therapy?MTI // you know what guys, i don't think this is working. it's too hectic.LTY // Okay, let's be more specific. Yoonoh, are you here?JYO // Quietly observingLTY // Good. We're worried about you, so tell us everything.QK // Please do.KJU // ok yeah i kinda am too.. i hope youre not mad about minji anymoreWYH // Yeah man Jungwoo and I stepped offAre u still upset about herJYO // Yeah but I'm upset about a lot of other things on top of thatMTI // there we go! you can talk to us about it, and no one will judge.especially you, dreamies. NO JUDGING.HRJ // i feel personally attackedML // That's cuz we were lmaoLJN // why would we judge? :(JYO // Aight guys, if you're all listening, then fine.My parents want to move back to Connecticut and they made me a really sweet deal.LTY // What?KJU // yoonoh...LJN // OMGWKH // oh--XDJ // whoa yoonoh is moving away? :(((((((((oh i seetell us more pleaseJYO // I'm sorry guys. I can't decide if I want to go or not. I even made a pros and cons listQK // Thanks for telling us about this, YoonohWhat's on the list?ZCL // WGATJYO, 16:23 // If I go back to CT, I'm guaranteed a job at a dance academy. I'd get a free ride there tooBut if I stay here, I'll still be around all my friends and I could probably still get a good gig. I can't chooseLTY // You need to do what you think is better for you.HRJ // taeyong why would u say that now he's gonna move awayJYO // Do you think moving away will be better for me Renjun?HRJ // i never said thatLTY // Yoonoh, what's calling out to you?MTI // you should listen to taeyong on this one.JS // Yoonoh, be smart about thisML // Shut up Johnny he's making a really big decisionDon't be selfishJYO // I just want to find a job somewhere big, where I can dance professionally, but I can do that here or in CT.I'm either going to lose my family or lose my friends and the line between them is v v thinLJN // yoonoh that's so sad :( we love uLDH // yeah :(DSC // maybe u can work smth out and travel both waysJYO // Since when were u here SichengLTY // Don't get snappy, Yoonoh. We're trying to help.DSC // yeah :/NY // listen up yoonohsicheng said something smart for onceDSC // is it bully sicheng day or something can yall just stopHRJ // if it helps ily sichengDSC // you're the first person to say that to me all week thank you renJYO // I'm sorry I'm just really stressed outI don't want to talk anymore. And we all love you SichengDSC // <you3NY // stop itJYO // Guys, I have to go think about this some more.QK // Don't be afraid to text us when you need us! We will support your decision!JS, 16:24 // Word-"fake monk" by khalil fong

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LTY, 17:07 // Hey, Doyoung.KDY // hey sistaLTY // Is there anything on your mind?KDY // kinda in the mood for pizza wbyLTY // I'll order some for the dorm, but we should save some for Johnny. But I meant anything that you couldn't think of during the Group Therapy conversation.KDY // omg ur the bestno, i think i'm good. just kinda worried about everyone yknow?LTY // Yeah, I am too.KDY // they'll get through it thoughLTY // Definitely.Is it okay if I put pineapple on the pizza?-"you're so fly" by btob

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LJN, 00:07 // hey guys are u all okayNJM // yes whyHRJ // yes whyML // Yes whyLDH // yes whyZCL // yes whyPJS // yes whyLJN // just checking on uwhen kun, taeyong, and taeil texted us i started thinkingNJM // ur too good for this worldLDH // what sweet sentimentso how's jeno now that we know everyone else is goodLJN // im wonderful! :)ML // GucciPJS // stop text-dreaming markML // Shut up JisungZCL // renjun is still mad at meHRJ // not literally u jackassZCL // oh okay case closedNJM // soooo whats upLDH // yall hear yuta n sicheng last night? they were so loudNJM // donghyuck don't ever say that againLDH // they were FIGHTINGwtf jaem im a child of godso that's a no? im the only one who heard?ZCL // none of us live next to either of them, just u and yoonohyoonoh wouldnt have heard it bc hes been stress exercising in the gym off campusHRJ // oh yeah :/LJN // well anyway i thought yuta n sicheng were kinda off earlier in the big gc don't u thinkHRJ // yes. yesML // When aren't they "kinda off"LDH // hes rightare they even dating or are they pulling a luwooHRJ // what the hell is a luwooLDH // yukhei and jungwoo u moronhe went by lucas for whatever reasonalso...he's straightZCL // theyre datingunless they broke up and didnt tell any of usLJN // but that'd be really bad because they brought a lot of us togetherthey're the glue of the groupNJM // that is falseLJN // okay but u know i love them so they're making me sad :(ZCL // NOOO THE DAY JEN TURNS SAD IS THE DAY I DIEzhong chenle has left the chatHRJ // shush lele this is seriousZCL // :(point is: yuta n sicheng are acting weird and i dont like itML // Yeah i feel thatHRJ // i felt that in my CHESTNJM // stop being weird can we talk abt something elseML // Like what, our depressed friend Yoonoh and all our other inter-circle problems?LDH // hey mark u said u'd stop being rude like thatML // I apologized alreadyLDH // andLJN // guysssssss :(NJM // stop making jen upset u pricksML // SorryLDH // sorryLJN // sorry!PJS // what are u apologizing forLJN // it felt like an appropriate thing to say..?NJM // n e ways-"stand still" by the black skirts

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XDJ, 21:13 // do u ever regret transferring to this schoolLYY // No whyXDJ // i mean none of the guys are like metheyre not into what i like. only you two areWKH // they're just jealous bbXDJ // don't call me bbLYY // Dejun, it's fine!We're kinda new here so it's not our problem if they're not used to us yetThey let us in the gc. What more can we ask?WKH // the german boy has a pointLYY // I'm actually Chinese tyvmXDJ // yeah but i want to be included and im not, except for the gc and the classesmaybe i should start going to the gym cuz they always talk about thatWKH // yes and wear ur new Nikes when ur thereXDJ // stellar plan kunhang <3LYY // I think it's best to keep our distances for now. There's a lot of drama between the others rn and it might make us look bad if we're all in their faces, u know?XDJ // that's not how it works lederhosenLYY // That's not even a valid insultThat's like me calling you "basketball shorts."XDJ // actually i could use some bball shorts if im gonna start working outWKH // in any case it shouldnt have any effect on why we transferredwe came together so we should stay together amirightXDJ // yeah hhhLYY // That's the spirit :-)XDJ // do they add the nose to smiley faces in deutschland-"tage wie diese" by die toten hosen["days like these" by the dead trousers, which is german slang]

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XDJ, 06:23 // what do u MEAN it's too earlyKJU // dejun ilu but im trying to sleepthe morning is for sleeping. the night is for livingXDJ // the sky's awake, so I'M AWAKEi have a problem to talk aboutKJU // spending all your gift cards in one go isn't a problem sweetieXDJ // don't call me sweetiei really do have a problemnot related to shopping or materials like u all know me forKJU // whoa okay calm downwhat is it?XDJ // i mean. i was talking to yangyang n kunhang and realized i don't like being at this schooli miss china manKJU // oh shootare you going back to your old school then? i mean ik joint prep college isnt the coolest for someone ur age but its a good startXDJ // thats besides the point. i just mean i don't feel right hereand being so young doesnt help either. ik youre young too and all but...jisung fr is like 16 and hes here too im conFUSEDKJU // how can i help?XDJ // there's not much to do lmao i just wanted someone inside the circle to know what it's like on the outsideKJU // hey ur not on the outsidewe all welcome you and the other two. im new here too, in a wayXDJ // really?KJU // i came here last year with kun and yukhei when everyone else had been here at least a few months before usi know u look up to kun and he's equally as new to the group as i am. it doesn't take much adjusting to get to know all of us.and im telling you. our friends are the most loving and welcoming people ever even though this is a rough time for us. i love them and if you love them then theyll love youit doesnt matter that youre young or new here or chinese or whatever. everyone had problems communicating at firstand they were all fixableXDJ // thank you :(KJU, 06:24 // of course!also yukhei and i will take u shoe shopping if u want. in a real store bc online shopping is fishy imoXDJ // jungwoo man i love uKJU // love you too sweetieXDJ // HHH-"question existing" by rhianna

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T, 07:57 // hey guys!!NY // whats upHRJ // its too early for this shitLTY // No, it's not. Come have breakfast downstairs.HRJ // but im still in bedT // what are they serving?KDY // kimchi nd all sorts of eggslike usualooh but there are green straws instead of black ones todayLTY // You guys could use some nutrition. Finals are coming up, right?NY // yeah in like 3 weeksKDY // ok jerkLTY // Yuta.NY // what, doyoung doesnt get yelled at? maybe i should switch roomies and become ur bff, taeyong!T // everything okay?NY // yesKDY // mhmmLTY // Come on, be nice. :(HRJ // why am i in this gc yall are ancientLTY // And? We don't get to see you because we're upperclassmen.KDY // yeah its not our fault yall took an oath specifically forbidding you to talk to your eldersNY // im not a fuckin elder you dweebHRJ // ur right im sorry master taeyongsave me a seat down thereLTY // Make it quick then. There aren't many seats available.HRJ // im hurrying >:(LTY // 5... 4... 3... aaaand your seat is taken!HRJ // HEYNY // why does renjun call you master @Lee Tae-YongLTY // I don't know.HRJ // cuz he texts like hes from the 1800sLTY // Stop it. That's not something you should laugh at.KDY // ...T // ...HRJ // forgive me mr. presidentNY // something's wrong with this kid istfgHRJ // but u still love meok im omw taeyong there better be food for meLTY // The mess hall is a-waiting.Okay, I see what you meant by 1800s. What kind of coffee do you like?T // wait wait lemme guessdark *roast*HRJ // HAHAHAHAHKDY, 08:10 // uhh did any of u guys just get butt-dialed by yoonohT // no, why?HRJ // if i did it was drowned out by my chewingLTY // What did you hear, Doyoung?KDY // he was arguing with someoneit was really bad-"she's gone" by jung ilhoon

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NY, 20:18 // thanks for the hoodie backDSC // ywNY // and sorry about all that stuff i said last time we talkedDSC // it's fineNY // talking to some of the guys has made me realize i rly have been being different lately.i was spiraling. im not actually a dick i promiseand i love you. ill kiss you next time i see yousicheng?DSC, 20:21 // thanks for saying thatbut next time you're spiraling, i want you to be honest w meNY // i will be i promiseim not an assholeDSC // baby i know youre notNY // no you odnt understandive been horrible to you, my prince. i want you to know for a fact that im not some douche and i rly value you, for more than your grades and your dancing and anything like that. im gonna try and work on my attitude so as to not take it out on youDSC // yuta i know. you're a wonderful person and i love you for that. you just worry me and you make me think we're going to break up when you're stressed, so the only thing i want from you is honestyNY // deal <3DSC // so,,,, can u come back to my place?turns out u brought the wrong hoodie ;)NY // ill be there asap-"little things" by one direction

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XDJ, 18:47 // hey guys just wanted to thank u all for going out with me todayQK // You're welcome! I realize we aren't that close yet, but it was fun.WYH // Yeah man u have great taste btwThanks for helping me pick out a jacketXDJ // :)KJU // what did i say, dejun? we had a great timeWKH // hes just glad he got new shoes finally lmaoXDJ // shhLYY // It's okay, I had funCould use smth to eat tho.WKH // i'll treatbut only if we get like pizza or somethingbc i certainly just splurged all my spending moneyQK // Let me help, then. Wanna meet up at the rec center?LYY // That sounds goodXDJ // yes!WYH // I'll be thereKJU // i'll be there firstWYH // Loser pays for the pizza. GoKJU // congrats kun nd kunhang, yuckhei has decided to pay for the pizza!WYH // That is falseXDJ // cmon guys, i seem to have beaten everybody herei'd like to thank my brand new adidas sneaks for being there for me and adding traction so i don't slip on every surfaceand my parents for giving me a wonderful sense of fashionLYY // Suddenly I move that Dejun pays for the pizza. All in favor, say "I"IWKH // iKJU // iWYH // IQK // Guys, it's on me :)KJU // gosh kun way to ruin everythingXDJ // :)-"thanks" by seventeen

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JYO, 09:00 // I can't believe you JohnnyJS // I'm just looking out for you man. It's what I doJYO // Sure, but insulting me, your best friend, is NOT what you do.What part of looking out for me is making me feel like even more of a failure than I know I amEsp in front of your fucking boyfrienfJS // Idc who I said it in front of. He's not that into you anyway. I was trying to be straight w you.JYO // What's that supposed to mean?JS // I mean it shouldnt matter if Ten was there or not bc its the truth. Your not stable enough to go off on your ownAnd if you are then ur not showing it very well bc we're all afraid of whatll happen to you.JYO // I don't care what all our friends think. I'm perfectly stable and I'm set on my dream to become a dance instructor. It's the fact that I'm broke and stressed thats making me act this wayJS // And you wont even accept help from anyoneTen tries to talk to you and you say nothing in returnTaeyong brings food to ur fucking dorm only for you to throw it out and go lift 2x ur weightNo wonder your so mad all the timeJYO // You know what? I'm not listening to anything you're saying. How should you expect me to take you seriously?You take adderall for FUN. Who does that in a place like Korea. And you're failing your classes. It shows every time you say "your" instead of "you're"JS // Guess everything Ive done for u came back to bite me in the ass lmaoJYO // Yeah it did bc I think I've made my decisionI'm going back to Connecticut-"bittersweet symphony" by the verve

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JYO, 09:32 // Hey, I need to talk to all of you.WKH // whats up dudeJYO // I'll wait till other people are hereNY, 09:34 // heyDSC // holaLTY // Everything okay?MTI // what is it?JYO // I took all of your advice regarding Connecticut into consideration, esp Sicheng's commute idea, but I came to a decisionI'm gonna go with my family on this oneI'll pay extra for inernational texting and come to visit you all, but I can't stay here.LJN // yoonoh :((((KDY // heyim sad to hear that but it's the right decisionDSC // what makes u so sureKDY // he probably chose it for a good reason, right yoonoh?JYO // I don't want to get into it. Thanks for trusting me.LDH // aw yoonoh. we'll miss you a whole lot :(NJM // oh no ):JYO // I'm sorry it has to be this wayML // Awww as long as it's what you decidedJYO // It is.NY // u better still have movie night with usQK // As long as you're happy with your decision, then I'm happy too.WKH // ^^^LTY // Are you sure about this?KJU, 09:33 // please be unsure please be unsureJYO // Stop it Jungwoo :(Yeah I'm sure about it. I can't say why but I'm feeling certain.KDY // oh?hey tae text me alone for a secLTY // Okay.ZCL // just saw this. ily yoonoh thank u for making me study and exercise like a normal humanJYO // Of course LeleLJN // im gonna miss you THIIIISSSSS much </3JYO // I'm not dying, JenWYH // U might as well be :/JYO // Hey man I'll make sure to hang out with all of you before I go and I'm not leaving for another few weeks. I'll have a going away party or smthDSC // we'll make it a hell of a going away partyQK // Yes, we will.ML // RtHRJ // bro... a few weeks is so soon. i thought u meant like next semester or smthJYO // Well, next semester is a few weeks away, so you weren't wrong.HRJ // u know what i meanKJU // it'll be okay renLYY // Sad day :-(XDJ // hey yoonoh i just read ur messages. i wish we wouldve gotten closer before you had to make that kind of decision but im glad we metJYO // I'm glad too! Don't be a strangerMTI // well thank you for telling us ahead of time. i'm glad you found your answerJYO // Thanks TaeilWYH // Im gonna fly to Conneticit and move in with you.ZCL // omg me toogood idea yukPJS // oh man i just woke upsuch wonderful newsim gonna miss the hell out of u yoonohJYO // Right back at ya.NY // where's johnny when we need him :(JYO // Dw about him-"wherever you are" by 5 seconds of summer

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LTY, 09:33 // What is it?KDY // so u know how i said yoonoh butt dialed me and was fighting with someonei think it was johnnyLTY // Why do you think it was Johnny? They're best friends.They're probably the closest out of all of us.KDY // well im not sure but it sounded like it couldve been johnnys voice and he isnt answering his phone in that other gc so i get the feeling he doesnt Want to talk to anyoneand ten wasn't responding eitherLTY // That's true.KDY // and because yoonoh was fighting with johnny, his super ultra bffil, i think that mightve been the reason hes moving outLTY // Oh...Good observation. Thanks for telling me.KDY // sure, but what should we do?LTY // Wait it out I guess. We're not 200% sure it's true and this is something we need to be 200% sure on before we act on it.KDY // yeah you're right :(LTY // If you notice anything else, tell me. I don't think we should tell anyone else for a while.KDY // u read my mindpls keep an eye out for them though. i wanna get to the bottom of this and ik it's selfish but if he really is moving bc hes fighting with johnny, then we may be able to keep him hereLTY // I'm with you.-"wanli" by hyukoh

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QK, 11:29 // How's everyone holding up?T // wdym?DSC // im so sadQK // Check the big group chat @TenIt'll be okay, SichengXDJ // just when i started bonding with everyone he decides to skedaddleQK // Don't worry, Dejun.LYY // I'm with Dejun on this one :-( we were about to get so close!WYH // You still have like 20000 other people to get close with. I don't think thats the issue, DejunWKH // its harder for you to understand bc we 3 just got here and were already unsure of our placement here so.QK // Are you talking about you, Yangyang, and Dejun when you say 3?Because you know we are trying our hardest to include you in everything. Let's not get off topic though.DSC // yeah guys, we like you a lot but understandably we need to talk about yoonoh rn??XDJ // no ofcDSC // i don't feel good abt his decision to movehe has been generally v concerning lately soQK // You're rightDSC // ik it's KIND OF been taken care of by that group therapy thing we tried but donghyuck has been telling us things in person about how badly yoonoh still actsLYY // What's been going on with him anyway? There's so been much trouble that I can't keep everyone's stories straightWYH // He's kinda depressed because he didn't get this job and his gf turned out to be the scum of the earth. And obv he's moving awayThere might be more idrkWKH // that's too much ugh poor yoonohXDJ // i thought that was all like 3ish weeks ago thoLYY // Is that why he's leaving?DSC // he kinda refused to say why he's leavingremember?XDJ // that's so upsettingT, 11:31 // he's leaving for the dumbest reason if i do say so myself-"weightless" by all time low

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LJN, 11:40 // i feel like im carrying insider informationthis is illegali am above the law nowNJM // calm down jen. you can't help overhearing thingsLJN // but my opinion of them is so skewed nowNJM // elaborateLJN // johnny and ten are such perfect peoplebut hearing them go at each other like divorcees... i don't think i wouldve seen it coming in a million yearswas it wrong not to interrupt them?i even think i heard a plate break or smth which isn't goodi shouldve stepped in rightNJM // no no you're doing finei didn't see much in ten tbh. ive known him for a while bc i go to kim's occasionally for badminton and he always seemed kinda impossible when i ran into him there, if that makes senseLJN // i dont understandNJM // it's okay i just mean i get negataive vibes from him. he's not a bad person. i just ,,,,,, don't think he and i would get along and i like johnny so their tension wasn't all that shockingLJN // hmmapparently he and yoonoh don't get along either so youre not the only one :(NJM // that's swellLJN // is there anything we can do with this info other than be eternally sadNJM // hey jen don't be sadto be fair, johnny and ten haven't been going out long and all relationships are bound to endLJN // that's the worst thing you've ever said.NJM // jeno ):NJM, 11:45 // jen??-"fool" by red velvet

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LDH, 20:02 // hey yall don't forget to stuff ur facesML // How sweetLTY // Thanks, Hyuck.DSC // my face: stuffedNY // no its not im all the way across campusLTY // Yuta, delete that.NY // oh come on donghyuck is an adultKJU // i don't get itLTY // That's good, Jungwoo.JS // Thanks Hyuck i'm eating rnHows everybody? I've been in my room all dayKDY // good wbyJS // SameLDH // where's yoonohhe should know not to desert us prematurely >:(JS // Lmao rightLTY // Is there something going on, Johnny?JS // The news is onKDY // he means with you and yoonoh, idiotjohnny*ML // Lmao roastefNY // moodMTI // what are you talking about, doyoung?JS // He's talking nonsenseLTY // No he's not. Open up, John.JS, 20:04 // I'm not comfortable w doing thatJYO // HeyJS // Johnny outJYO // Johnny, wait.MTI // ???KJU // taeil makes a strong pointLDH // hey yoonJYO // I need to talk to you Johnmy. Text me pleaseJS // I'm goodJYO // I'll get this out now then. I made the decision to move BEFORE having that fight with you.JS // What?KDY // whoa..ML // Oh shitDSC // tea: piping hotNY // FJYO // Idk what everyone has been suspecting but Im putting it out there tat Jojnny isn't tje reason I'm deciding to go back jome.Dammit my fucking screenLTY // What made you decide, then?JYO // Being so far from ome is already so difficult and i need to be witj my family were I know I jave a cganceMaybe if i go back, I'll be able to afford a screen replacement :)LTY // You better.ML // That's a dumb reason to move to the US if u ask meJYO // Come on mark, I've tougt about tis a lot.Were's Jognny nowNY // no offense but he's probably still seeing redJYO // But e souldn't jave been seeing red in tge first placeNY // hey man i said no offenseDSC // "no offense" never actually works babeNY // shhJYO // Great now I gotta fix tgisLTY // Talk to him irl.LDH // what's this? taeyong saying irl instead of in real life? he's one with the cellulars nowKJU // LMAOOOOO-"sour grapes" by san e & mad clown

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LYY, 22:39 // Someone wanna ft?WKH // would but kun is sleepingXDJ // fuck kun lives id call u anywaysLYY // Thanks JunXDJ // ...but i cant bc my roommate is sleeping toohow did i get stuck with a stranger and all of u got friends as roommates :(LYY // :-(XDJ // no seriously. yangyang has jisung and jeno, and kunhang u have kunsign me UPWKH // well hey jungwoo doesn't have a roomateXDJ // he's so much older than me and hes in the other program here so idk what ill do once he graduatesWKH // sheesh ur picky :/maybe thats why the dean stuck u with a stranger lolXDJ // fine ill ask him about itLYY // It's not like he'd say noHe's like the reason we're friends with everyoneXDJ // truugh how do i ask :/-"young wings" by stray kids

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XDJ, 22:41 // hey jwoo i was wonderinggggKJU // whats upXDJ // well u don't have a roommate, right?KJU // not anymore :( the guy switched to some school north of hereXDJ // oh no :(my roommate is a total stranger and i happened to notice everyone else in the squad is roomies with each otherannddddddKJU // say no more bud ur mine nowXDJ // ooh its like u swept me off my feetKJU // gay-"i'm yours" by jason mraz

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NY, 19:47 // hey uh what was the point of this gci have like 30 gcs to catch up withDSC // it rly shows that ur a math nerd <3NY // how-nvm thank u sichengKDY // hey tae maybe this gc wasn't necessary after all??MTI // maybe not now, but i still want to talk.NY // oh wormDSC // whyMTI // you might be fine rn, but you two have a really strange relationship that i think we should discuss at least a little bitNY // that's insultingKDY // he doesn't mean it in a demeaning way. u guys are on and off all the time and im sorry but its the truthNY // ok but we're on again so this is unnecessaryim leaving this gcMTI // please, yuta.DSC // maybe hes rightstick around for a little?NY // fineKDY // thank uMTI // i know it's personal, but i want to help you get to the bottom of your problems. and don't try to deny that they exist because we all see them, and lately they've been pretty bad. so remember doyu and i are HELPING.NY // ok momwe kinda already talked about it and we're good nowMTI // ?? who did you talk about it withNY // each otherDSC // and its not something we should really tell any of u guys tbhNY // ^^KDY // well clue us in at the very leastif something happens to u guys then we'll be responsible for picking u back up so its not fair to leave us hanging when were reaching out to uNY // goshDSC // aight basically im not good at school and yuta is emotional so we werent communicating well. thereNY // u tell em babyim not emotional thoMTI // yes you are, yutaNY // oklook im done talking about thisyou probably jinxed us thanks guysDSC // :(KDY // no guys were looking out for u :(NY // look away then-"happy together" by the turtles

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JS, 22:09 // Hey guys anyone seen my medsLTY // They're not meds, Johnny.JS // Their perscriptionKDY // not yours thoyou know that's illegal right johnny? :(we were protecting youJS // You mean to tell me you took them...?What the fuck guysLTY // There are better ways to handle your stress, man. If you were to get caught with those here, you'd go to jail right away. For years.JS // Not that im gonnaLTY // We had to intervene. Sorry.JS // Guys i need thoseI paid good money and Idk how else im going to pass my finalsKDY // hasn't ten been studying with youJS // HardlyLTY // What? He made a promise to help you.I'm going to study with you. Make sure you're in the dorm some nights.KDY // i can help too i got this tip book as a gift from my mom. it has a section on study toolsLTY // Thanks, Doyoung.Also Johnny, I'm going to set some house rules.JS // WhatNo Tae we don't need any more ruelsLTY // I think we do because of you. I'm not risking having my life thrown away just because my roommate is addicted to drugs.JS // Im not even fucking addictedKDY // bet u could rly use some xanax rn huhLTY // Doyoung, that's not necessary. Take it back.KDY // sorry tae :/LTY // I'm not going to set a curfew or anything but we need some order now. I don't want Johnny getting caught with anything else even though I took his stash.JS, 22:10 // UghhhhhhLTY // Simple things for now. Let's not eat in bed anymore and let's start sweeping the floor. It'll make us look better if something happens. Also, I'm going to regularly check up on you guys.Johnny, that includes drawer checks. You can check mine too.JS // I'm moving out if you go anywhere near my drawersLTY // I shouldn't have a reason to go near your drawers.KDY // that's fairdoes all this apply to me too?LTY // Yes. I'm sorry, but I'm cracking down.JS // Your like my mom ffsLTY // You made your mom deal with your drug problems too? So help you.KDY // o u c hJS // Bye guys.-"not on drugs" - tove lo

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LTY, 03:19 // Guys, if anyone is awake, have you seen Johnny?JS // Oh  my god taeyongHRJ // ew u double spacedLTY // Go to sleep, Ren.Johnny, where are you?JS // Relax Im' at Ten'sLTY // Doing what?JS // Doing none of ur businessHRJ // ewwwwwwLTY // Renjun, I said go to sleep.Johnny, you know I was just being your friend.WYH // Is there smth going on??JS // No Yukhei don't mind TaeyongLTY // I want you to come home, Johnny.JS // Give upIts not like i ran awayHRJ // johnny why are u talking to him like that :/JS // Wow im surprised u didnt declare ur dictatorship of room 238 yet @Lee Tae-YongHRJ // hey manLTY // It's fine, Ren. He won't be mad forever.He's probably just in withdrawal.ML, 03:21 // Can u guys shut up-"naughty boy" by pentagon

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JYO, 08:00 // Ey im going to classes early todayLDH // ok im in the mess hall rntheres chai lattes !!!JYO // Bring me one?LDH // only if u stay home tonightJYO // K. Also i wanted to see if youve spoken to Jonny latelyIve been trying to reacg out to im but es not answering my texts.LDH // hhh johnnys kinda in a rough place rndoyoung told me ty cracked down so now johns in withdrawal and hes being a lil bitch about itdoesn't help what u told himJYO // Ey man all im trying to do is make tings rigjtI blamed im for someting tats not is faultLDH // get workin budalso you srsly need a new phone. you sound like the fuckin fonzJYO // :(-"fixer upper" by kristen anderson-lopez and robert lopez

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T, 03:51 // remind me again why we have to text when we're in the same bedJS // I just don't wanna wake up ur dad. Yoonoh made him sound god awfulT // johnnyare u afraid of my fatherJS // MaybeT // ugh come hereJS // I still need to let this out thoughYoonoh has been trying to talk to me but i dont WANT toHe makes me madI can't even get my anger out how i usually doT // its for the better, babeare you actually mad at taeyong?JS // Yes I actually amHe could've at least told me he was gonna raid my dresser before he did itT // that's true ofc but he was just looking out for youyou couldve gotten into deep shitim actually surprised i didn't step in soonerJS // You would do that?T // only bc i'm here for yaJS // MhmmDo you think I'm in withdrawal or smthIk it wasnt that serioys butT // maybe a little, yeah :(but ik youre also mad about yoonohi dont blame youJS // Hey, enough of thatI know you and him got off on the wrong foot but thats not fairYoure supposed to tell me hes a good person not agree with me-"baby came home 2 / valentines" by the neighbourhood

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ZCL, 13:37 // MEETING. NOW.MTI // what is it leleZCL // i hAVE TO DISCUSS SOME THINGS WITH ALL OF YOULTY // Are you okay?KJU // maybe he found a post-incident portrait of robespierreML // LmaoooooJS // Hey whats newHRJ // CHENLE AND I ARE OF A TRAUMATIZED MINDSET.ZCL // ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^666^^^^LTY // Come on, spill.ZCL // IS EVERYONE HERE AND AWARE OF THE SITUATIONXDJ // well we WILL be if you tell ushi btwNY // spillspillspillspillsay it with me fellasZCL // IN THE BATHROOMSHRJ // (THE JOINT ONES WITH THE BATHTUB)NJM // OH MY GODDDDDD NO IK WHAT THIS IS ABTLJN // what is it?? a surprise?KDY // better not ask, jenZCL // ID JUST LIKE TO SAYTHAT WHOEVER WAS IN THERE BEFORE MELEFT A LARGE LEGACY BEHINDML // AHAHAHAHHAAHAHKDY // whoa wHATLTY // Chenle, what do you mean by "legacy?"KJU // maybe yuta put wasabi on his flamin hot cheetos againNY // that was on a DAREXDJ // omg i was there for thatcant believe you actually did it broNY // shhKDY // chenle??????HRJ // I formally assert that Zhong Chenle is too shaken to type.NJM // I formally assert that that's bullshit and we want him to tell us because he made such a big deal out of it...and also im too chicken to tell everyone myself.LJN // ?????KDY // bro SPILLZCL // it was a,,a white deposittaht i dony wver want to see agaunLTY // Oh.ML // WHO DONE ITJS // Oh my, this is the happiest ive been in weeksJYO // Hey gutsOH SHIY WHO DID IRPoor LeleMTI // i guarantee you it wasn't yuta or me we've been stuck in the building for the past day and a half studyingJS // Studying or "studying"ML // Ooooh get flamedNY // STUDYINGjOHNNY I AM IN A RELATIONSHIP DONT RUIN IT FOR MEJS // >:)LJN // white deposit ?KJU // look away jeno LOOK AWAYKDY // so whos gonna own up to ruining chenle's darn little childhoodLTY // I think I may know the guy.LJN // rly who?ZCL // WHATHRJ // WHATNJM // WHATKDY // WHATNY // WHATMTI // WHAT?KJU // WHATJS // WHATML // WHATXDJ // WHATLTY // Relax, guys, I'm an adult. I'm trapped in a dorm with no girls.ZCL // AND APPARENTLY NO RULES EITHERJESUS WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU TAEYONGYOUR IMAGE IS TAINTED FOREVERSIR IM AFRAID I CAN'T TRUST YOU ANYMOREHRJ // EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWXDJ // oh my--do u mind if i leave this gc and unfriend every humanJS // At least u dont have to live with himLTY // Oh, hush.KDY // gotta say ty im very surprisedYOU, mr. house rules, mr. crackdown, FORGOT TO CLEAN UPur like a pigLTY // If you keep insulting me, I'll have the sex talk.With. Diagrams.NY // hate to break it to ya taeyong but most of us are gay. thats why were hereso diagrams don't mean a thingZCL // that is WRONGno diagramsim signing off someone send a cleanup crewnot for the substance that shall not be named but for the vomit i am projecting at this very moment-"lu" by luhan

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KJU, 13:40 // is it just me or did u seem kinda touchy todayKDY // wdym i haven't seen you since yesterdayKJU // the gcabout taeyongKDY // lets not talk about that hhKJU // knew itKDY // what are u talking aboutKJU // come on doyoungyou're like his lackey. you truly are the straight man's whoreno offenseKDY // hey :( i am notKJU // so what do u call texting him privately in the middle of gc conversations and sleeping in his bed from time to time and making him ur sugar daddyhe buys you mealsKDY // and?KJU // not snacks, mealsKDY // so whatKJU // doyoung this is unhealthyso tell me why you were so touchy in the big gcKDY // dfkfdj finehes straight and lonely and i can only help with half of thatKJU // he's not acting on his loneliness thoughKDY // were u not just therehe definitely did act on itand i like him even more for handling it so repsonsiblyu know how he cracked down on johnny? HOTKJU // i meant he didnt handle it with a girl. nd im sorry to say this but i don't think you'll find any luck with himtaeyong loves you but he loves all of us the same wayKDY // i knowi hate you for being rightKJU // god youre loving and hating people for all! the! wrong! reasons!KJU, 13:50 // bro where'd u goKDY // i like youKJU // whaYoungdoDOYOUGNKDY, 13:56 // haha pranked >:0-"sucker" by jonas brothers

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NJM, 23:19 // hey jenLJN // heyaNJM // are u still upset at me? i know u don't show it but we haven't hung out in a while so i just knew u were upsetwe missed takeout nightLJN // you say that like we're a couple and we're notjust get that through your head and we'll be okay!NJM // whoa jeno what's going onLJN // and so i cry sometimes when im lyin in bed just to get it all out whats in my head and i, i am feelinA LITTLE PECULIARNJM // are u trying to be funny or are u just singing songs i don't knowLJN // i really am feeling peculiar, dear jaeminNJM // stop being passive aggressive you're making me sadLJN // stop telling me im making u sad :(yeah jaem quite frankly im pissed but im not gonna do anything about itNJM // well if youre not gonna do anything then i amill stop being so clingy. ill delete ur numberLJN // u don't have to do thatNJM // then tell me what to do dream boy i wanna fix my mistakesLJN // your mistake was just expecting too much from me and that's not changeableits forgiveable and i forgive you but im also tired of iti have the right to be tired don't iNJM // yesLJN // then let me sleep jaem-"boyish" by japanese breakfast

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KJU, 18:59 // guys i am PANICKINGQK // What happened?WKH // are u good jungwooKJU // doyoung saif he liked me and idont know if its true or ntoWYH // WhoaIt's probably true. You should get ur hopes upKJU // literally shut upXDJ // ooooh how did he say it??KJU // well he was likeLYY // Omg that's good for you!KJU // "i like you"and i was like WGATand this bitch throws "haha pranked" at meW HA TQK // Calm down, Jungwoo. Maybe you should ask him if it's true.LYY // That's like the only way to be sure, manKJU // i kNOW but HOWWKH // simple. be like "doyu did u mean what u said" and watch the magic happenXDJ // sassy boy has a point lmao it's not that hard to be straightforwardQK // Well Jungwoo, how do you feel about him?KJU // idk yet,,,,i haven't gone after anybody since rhee minjiLYY // So you're one of the few straight ones here?KJU // noi get the best of both worldsWKH // ok hannah montana but i think u 2 would make a power coupleQK // Only if you like him too, though.WYH // I gotta say I agree with mini Kun on this oneQK // Not normal Kun?WYH // Nah ur not mini enoughXDJ // was yukhei traumatized as a teen or somethingwhy is he obsessed with small young people..does he wanna revertWYH // Idk what ur talking about.KJU // stop it guys im in the middle of a CRISISWKH // its not a crisis anymore we already solved itKJU, 19:00 // the psychological damage lingersthat bitch likes too many people at once and i cant be his reboundXDJ // so u ARE considering it? :)WKH // he's been considering it this whole time dumbassWYH // ?? But he keeps calling doyu a bitchLYY // TruKJU // thats enough outta you guys im gonna go rock back and forth -"big love" by the black skirts

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LDH, 19:38 // hey jen where u atML // We have business to talk aboutZCL // ooh i like businessML // It's not about u LeleZCL // damn >:(LJN // hey guys! are we planning another study date??LDH // no bud we're concerned about you and jaeminLJN // ohwhy?PJS // oh yeah this is worth talking aboutZCL // yeah..no more problems pleaseLDH // we didnt wanna have to resort to """"Group Therapy"""" again for just 2 people so the smaller gc is good enoughanyway jeno you seem to be leading jaemin onPJS // hhhML // YeahHRJ // yoLJN // is this true?does everyone think that? :(ZCL // yeah kindaLDH // we're not mad at you but it's wrong so we had to address itLJN // i don't get itML // It's not your fault Jen. You're a super nice guy, the nicest out of all of usHRJ // ^^^ML // Its just that Jaemin is equally as caring as you and hes been rly downLJN // he's down?PJS // you really haven't noticed?LJN // well to be fair guys, he and i are in the middle of fighting so i'm kinda down too..ZCL // awkik im not the one who addressed this first but in general we all just sensed smth was up and agreed that we think the problem is you leading him onhes like one (1) movie night away from being ur bfLJN // no he's notLDH // oh, sweet naive jeno...HRJ // do you understand where donghyuck is coming from at least @Lee Je-NoLJN // sure. i'm really not into this conversation though :(ML // Neither are we budNJM, 19:40 // guys whats this forPJS // say thank you, ungrateful twatNJM // i didnt ask you to come and yell at jen for mewhy do you still think i like himi didn't even tell you guys what was going on between usHRJ // silence is the loudest cryML // Jaem, we're just helping u outNJM // i don't need your helpjeno isnt doing anything wrong. gnLJN // it's 8pm. don't go to bed angryNJM // im not im just done talking to people who don't understand anythingLDH // that was really uncalled for manwe get that no one asked for this but aren't we right?NJM // no fyi you're completely wrongnow get your noses out of jeno's ass for me will youLJN // :(-"am i wrong" by bts

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LTY, 10:29 // How long until you fly out, Yoonoh? I haven't had much time with you since you broke the news.JYO // I have a couple more weeks leftI'm leaving right after winter breakLTY // Ah. We'll get some time in before then.JYO // OfcLTY // How have you been otherwise? Anything I should know about?JYO // ..No wht do ou ask?LTY // Relax. Just wondering because even more relationship trouble came up and I wasn't sure if you had anything going on as well.JYO // God. who was it this timeLTY // It's Jeno and Jaemin. Apparently, the guys teamed up against Jeno and it made Jaemin mad, but like MAD mad.I don't get those kids.JYO // Aw :/ the'll get thru it though, the're just going thru pubertuLTY // Yeah, but Yoonoh, you desperately need a new phone screen.JYO // Don't remind me ughhhhI'm saving up so dwLTY // Good to know.LTY, 10:31 // Can I talk to you about something kind of personal?JYO // Def go aheadLTY // So ever since the bathroom incident, Doyoung has been awfully moody. I'm not keeping track or anything but he hasn't asked me for anything like usual.I guess that's not "personal."JYO // What does he usuall ask for bc maube he finall realized ur not his sugar dadd and stopped wasting ur hard-earned $$$LTY // It's never a waste, Yoonoh. I have limits on what I do for him.But that's not the point.JYO // COntinue, sirLTY // I'm afraid I might've offended him, or maybe he's gone and developed another crush. Every crush he has makes him act differently.JYO // JesusAnother?LTY // You heard me. He seems to eye up Jungwoo every time they're together, but he denied liking Jungwoo, so I got nothing. And he whispers with Johnny sometimes when they think I'm not paying attention.JYO // Lmao I think I know what's up-"crush" by weki meki

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MTI, 21:31 // hey guys, how's your studying coming along?DSC // im taking a breakNY // u said that 20 minutes agoDSC // >:(ML // Im so TIREDLTY // It'll be worth it, Mark.I'm just excited to get these exams over with.JS, 21:32 // Only Taeyong would be excited for testsTheyre easier in Chicago :(MTI // omg john you used the correct form of they're!JS // When dont i thoughLTY // Are you studying enough, Johnny? Even cramming helps.JS // YehDSC // yuta come overNY // can't im studyingJS // Studying or "studying"MTI // he said he's studying god we are in the same roomNY // did you fuckin repeat that from the other gcJS // MaybeDSC // yuutaaaacome help me "study"ML // God pls don't im right hereLTY // Ew.DSC // ur one to talkLTY // Fair enough.MTI // this interaction is so strange...KJU // guys, my building is snowed in so dejun can't finish moving his belongings overhe's trying on my shoes in case he can never get the rest of his stuffLTY // Well why did he leave his boxes of shoes for last if they're so important to him?KJU // "best for last!!1!"ML // That osunds like tortureKJU // ill get through it just someone pls drill through the snow and get me some foodLTY // There's no food in your building?KJU // there is but its not good study food :(DSC // sadim sorry yuta if jungwoos building is snowed in that means im trapped tooMTI // not that i'd let yuta go anywhere anywayNY // you whore he's my damsel in distress i must go RescueMTI // have fun failing all your exams thenNY // i hate u >:(LTY // Settle down, guys. Where's Doyoung?KJU // i wouldnt worry about him hes probably napping in his sugar daddy's hoodieML // Doyoung? what about hyuckie ://////DSC // yucky*KJU // did that rly just go over everyones head-ML // And yoonohHow much u wanna bet they're NOT being good souls by shoveling snow or pouring saltJS // That'd be a really boring bet wtfML // I could use the moneyJS // Broke assLTY // Oh, shush @Kim Jung-Woo.KJU // the truth deserves to be spokenML // RtMTI // sorry taeyong, but he's kinda right about this oneLTY // How do I down-grade from the title "sugar daddy?"KJU // DEgrade!!! he'll h(love)ate it!LTY // Get out of this group chat.-"bad" by infinite

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MTI, 12:47 // have either of you seen my lit textbook? you're the most responsible out us so i doubt anyone else would have itQK // Nope. Maybe it's in the classroom it's forLTY // I'd check the library because I don't have it.Yeah, or the classroom.MTI // okay thanksit might actually be in the library. was there with yuta last night before it started snowingLTY // We got way too much snow, now that you mention it.MTI // ikr. i'm thinking of texting the big group chat about shoveling and pouring salti know mark was joking when he said he wanted to bet on it, but it'd make us look goodLTY // Go ahead and text them. The younger guys can learn to appreciate it afterwards.QK // I'd love to get out of the dorms, even if it's for yardwork.If everyone agrees, I'll email the deanLTY // Great!MTI // sounds like a planLTY // Where are we going to get salt and shovels?QK // I figured the custodians would have that handy. Right?MTI // truehey, you know who just applied for a job as a janitor here?LTY // ?MTI // jenoQK // AwwwwLTY // That's because the poor guy is a stress-cleaner.I bet it's exams piling up on him. Don't you think?MTI // sure, but also jaemin. remember their fighting?tension, ratherLTY // Yeah...Jen's going to make a looot of money then.-"daydream" by j-hope

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WYH, 09:23 // You have like 7 minutes bfore u need to goWhya re you still texting meNJM // i have no one else to talk to everyone else is outside helping the custodiansthe real question should be wheres ur bag of rock saltWYH // Shh.Well then continue what u were telling me if ur not gonna put ur cheating device awayNJM // as i was saying, they all seemed to think jen has been leading me on. which i kinda get but that's not what makes me mad. they conFRONTED jen on my behalfdid i use behalf correctlyWYH // IdkNJM // well i rly dont get why you want in on our gc, yuk. its shit like this that makes me so sad all the time. im winging this exam, did i tell u that? bc i cant focus on anything but jen and the guysanyway i havent spoken to anyone about what happened in that gc except for you before i left the dorm today, and it STILL frustrates mehow could they gang up on someone as good as jeno for someone like meWYH // What's that supposed to mean? You're one of my best friends and that's for a good reason. I mean itNJM // thanks :( <3but god my blood is boilingi dont think i could handle seeing jen irl for a couple days or maybe even the next week or smth. gotta give myself time to move onWYH // Stellar planJk that's absolute shit. You have to talk to him at some pointNJM // mhmm whys thatWYH // Tbh hes probably gonna try to talk to u first.He's a goodhearted guy he wouldnt leave you hanging this longNJM // jokes on u he already didi suppose that's why the guys were saying he led me on but im not affected by it so much as the fact that they attacked himWYH // Not affected by it? I'm sorry I couldn't help you in the moment but I've heard you cry at night after coming home from his dorm and I know it's because you're not getting anywehre with him.WYH, 09:27 // Im sorry Jaem i know should talk to you when i notice thingslike that but please keep venting to meUou can confide in me.Hello?NJM, 10:17 // i got busted-"under pressure" by queen

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DSC, 11:58 // GUYSSSSSSSS WE'RE FREE WE'RE FINALLY FREEKJU // YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYLTY // It's about time. I'm spent from cramming.ML // Me too UGH thank god midterms r over nowDSC // LETS CELEBRATEJYO // Hey!!!Yah lets order smth to eat. The rec center is free i thinkLTY // Want me to buy?ML // No fam lets all pitch in for onceCeLeBrateGood timesCOME ON!!DSC // thats a good idea yuhmind if i hit up my handy dandy boyfriendKDY // heyyyyall i know is: i passed!LTY // Go ahead, Sicheng. And that's good news @Kim Dong-Young!KDY // thank u :)howd everyone else do??ML // I feel p confidentJYO // Me too :)DSC // i dont think i did too well but yuta helped me study someKJU // are we celebrating rn?? or laterKDY // ooh i vote nowML // NowwwwLTY // Now or never.JYO // SweetLTY // I'll text the others who have finished their exams. We'll have a bigger party later on when everyone's free.ML // Awesome!!WYH, 12:00 // Guys i got bad newsJYO // SpillWYH // Jaem got caught cheating on his exams when really he was texting meLTY // Yukhei, oh my God.Let's celebrate later.WYH // Im so sorry. I warned him he had no time left to be on his phone but he was texting me anywayHe hasnt come home from the administrative bhilding yet and his exam ended a little after 10I think they're calling his parentsLTY // I'll go over there. Yukhei, you're coming with me.WYH // PhuckDSC // what were u guys talking about??WYH // Idk if he'd want me to say it to anyone.JYO // Well were u helping him cheat?WYH // No he was rantingLTY // I'm on my way to your dorm, Yuk. We're going to get Jaem out of trouble.KDY // omg can i come too??LTY // Yes, Doyoung, I'll wait for you.DSC // omg can i comewe can revolt against the authoritiesitll be like this dream i had of yuta n me onceKDY // thats nasty lets not invite sichengLTY // The more, the merrier. I'm not celebrating anything until Jaemin is free.ML // Gee thanks Yukhei >:(-"long time" by x.q

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MTI, 06:56 // hey, good morning everybody! just letting you know our grades are postedLTY, 07:00 // Thanks! Do you want to go look at the bulletins together?MTI // sure :)NY, 12:19 // fuck guys i actually managed to pass all my midtermsHRJ, 12:30 // ayeeee me too palcongrats <33NY, 12:31 // thank youuuu >:) just glad its done lmaoNJM, 14:07 // hey thanks 4 bailing me out of the office @ everybody. rly appreciate itLTY, 14:08 // You're welcome. That could've been a lot worse.DSC, 16:59 // yuta if ur reading this answer ur damn textsJS, 19:21 // Hey what's everyone doing for dinner?? Kinda broke rnQK, 19:25 // You should come over! We ordered ChineseJS // I'm there o.o thanks manQK // Ofc!PJS, 00:13 // has anyone seen my spare chargerLJN, 00:15 // go to sleep jisung-"hallucinating" by elohim

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JS, 00:34 // Hey guys, I have to tlak to youJYO // Not the full group xhat?JS // Just you guys for nowMTI // hurry it up. i'm sleepyJS // Sorry :/ where is MarkJYO // He's probably asleep. He'll read it in the morningJS // Ok well guys Ten and I broke upWe're on good terms but I just thought id let u all know before u see him nextMTI // oh... i'm sorry bud. are you okay?JS // Yeah. Do you think he could stick around with us thoughHe doesn't have many friends in KOrea except 4 us and the ppl at Kim's so I don't wanna desert himJYO // IgMTI // sure!but seriously, are you okay? talk to usJS // Seriously, I amWe both decided to end it bc things werent working outMTI // in what sense?JS // Being with him totally ruined my relationship with Yoonoh and he didn't wanna be the cause of anything pther problems that could start up.JYO // ShitI gotta tell you this. I'm not mad at you Johnny.JS // Ik youve told me that many timesJYO // But u never listened to me. I just figured u never got over itJS // I didI'm sorry about TenJYO // Me tooMTI // awwwJYO // Love you manJS // Yeah, love you too-"sai" by ciki

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JS, 23:59 // HeyKDY // why are u still awake taeyongs gonna kill uJS // Same reason u rKDY // oh all right thenwhats upJS // Heard youve been having some boy trouble and we never really talk individually so i wanted to see how youre doingKDY // who told u thatJS // It's kinda obviousMr. Cries in the showerKDY // oh :////JS // Whats been going on then?KDY // im so torn between 2 guysin our friend groupJS // Oh?KDY // ok fine ill tell youtaeyong n jungwooJS // Doyoung :((((((((((((( why do you do this to yourselfTwo straight guysKDY, 00:00 // jwoo is half gayJS // Either way, Taeyong is a horrible choiceHow could you like him after he went all parent mode on usKDY // first of all that was 100% ur faultsecond of all i have weird preferencesJS // Do u have an anger kink or smth he has steam pouring out of his ears while hes sleepingKDY // yesJS // DamnKDY // johnny u have to help mei dont know what to doJS // I think you need a flingSeriously. Single guy to single guyKDY // none of my past flings have worked outJS // That's why they're called FLINGSThere not supposed to work out Hell I need a flingKDY // you do?JS // Believe it or notTen didn't last me v long.KDY // god im sorry johnny :(you can come to my bed and talk abt it if you wannaJS // Yeah, I'd like that <3I dont wanna wake Taeyong up by talkingKDY // its okay we can just texthow did it happen?JS // We just agreed to end it bc we were having some problems, esp about YoonohHe also didnt feel right being in our gc since he's not rly friends with usKDY // that's really sadi hope you're not too tornJS // I'll move onKDY // your fleece jacket is rly warm btw. i like itJS // Thank you!!So is your bed tbhKDY // shame shame shameJS // Do you mind if i sleep here tnKDY // sure, just come closer :)-"test drive" by joji

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PJS, 09:12 // hey guys, neither of u are home so i figured id just text: do u think we should plan a bday surprise for kunand yukhei actuallyi feel like it would take some stress off taeyongLYY // Good idea!LJN // ooh that sounds fun :)waitLYY // ?LJN // isn't yoonoh moving away after christmas break?LYY // Oh yeah...PJS // we can throw in a going away party for him nd kill three birds w one stoneLJN // okay! it should probably be some time after new year's because not all of us will be back from christmas break until thenPJS // yes. yesLYY // So we're throwing a double-birthday-going-away-surprise party? DamnI bet we could pull it offLJN // i have an idea!PJS // tell! we need all ideasand pls guys don't say a word to kun, yuk, or yoonoh unless we plan to do that later onLYY // All righty!-"likey" by twice

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LJN, 13:41 // i'm so sadKDY // i know u are :( it'll be fine in a little bit tho. u just have to accept that u have principlesLJN // but my principles are DUMBi miss him so much. why do my """principles""" have to get in the way of seeing him. :(KDY // you should be proud though!! you can stand up for yourself!LJN // ughhhhthis! is! a! catch! 22!doyoung, did i tell you he doesn't believe in long-term relationships?KDY // ..yesbut that could be bc he's never been in oneLJN // yeah but that's no way to approach relationships altogether. he should be open shouldn't he?i mean he was right about john n ten splitting up because it "wouldn't last." what if he and i were destined to split up too and he knew it all alongdo you think he'd plan something like that? or is he just psychic?KDY // i think you're missing the point budLJN // go ahead and tell me the point of my own rantKDY // sorry it's just that you're so torn about someone that you feel is terribly wrong for you and i think you should stop overanalyzing before you implode. on top of that, you're talking as if you two are already in a relationship which is sending me mixed signalsyknow?LJN // i know :(but there's more. what if i told you i DON'T think he's terribly wrong for meKDY // oh?LJN // my problem is that he wouldn't see a future for us.well ONE of my problems anywayKDY // so then why don't you talk to him or send him a text ?? bc what u just said changes everythingLJN // i'm trying my hardest to get him out of my head so i don't do smth regrettableKDY // like?LJN // like idk ask him to marry meKDY, 13:42 // i seejen, do you catch feelings easily? and by easily i mean as easily as i doLJN // no i think i'm like a 4 on the crush scale compared to your 10KDY // okaayyyyyLJN // what?KDY // the solution to ur problems is BLARING right now can u not hear itcrushcrushcrushLJN // quit it :((((( just tell me what you meanKDY // jENOOOOO LISTENLJN // tO WHATKDY // YOUR HEART IS TELLING M E THE ANSWER WHY IS IT NOT TELLING YOULJN // stop it doyoungKDY // F-"skinny love" by bon iver

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NJM, 19:16 // heyHRJ // omg hey !! been a whileLDH // holaML // Omg hey JaemI havent seen u in a whileZCL // hey bud hruLDH // u there?NJM // yeah, just letting you all know we're not done arguing.HRJ // oh fuckNJM // i just think it's interesting that you're all up jen's ass for me. i didn't ask for that and neither of us said a word to any of you that might have looked like a cry for help.LDH // look jaem we don't wanna fight anymore it's been too many days without youjeno's rly sad. did you know that?NJM // let me finishi can't even look at him now so a major thanks to you guyshe can't be "leading me on" if he's not even talking to me (:you really ruined it for me.HRJ // jaemin take a deep breathNJM // i cant confide in you guys anymorenone of you are cognisant enough to see that there are bigger problems in our big friend groupand have any of you noticed how taeyong is definitely leading doyu on, yet no one decided to text those two and make taeyong feel like a dick? i did!my situation is 100% different from that though and i dont like talking about it but seeing as i havent spoken words to any of you in several days, thought i should keep you updated.ML // Jaemin what is going on with youWe're good people we didn't mean to cause any troubleNJM // well you didhaven't you realized WHY im on jen's side, despite the fact that i cant even look him in the eyes?HRJ // ??NJM // you are blindZCL, 19:17 // jaemin this isnt fairyoure not being clear and its been days. u cant just yell at us without offering an explanationu cant call us blind and then let us sit here sightless :/NJM // this IS my explanation though. this is all the reasons i dont feel comfortable texting anymore and all the reasons ive been acting so bitter lately. isnt that enoughZCL // :(NJM // i cant talk to you guys about anythingLDH // says who? you can still trust usML // ^^NJM // im sorry guys i thought i was making myself clear and i wanted to at least fill you in a little bit but it was useless. see ya in classNa Jae-Min has left the chat.-"sink into the floor" by feng suave

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LTY, 15:48 // I'm so sorry, Doyoung. I panicked.KDY // its okayim just really dazed. what was that for?LTY // I have no idea. I shouldn't have run off right afterwards either.KDY // i said it's okayjust answer me this: what made u decide to kiss me outta nowhereLTY // I don't know. Genuinely.Do you think anyone saw?KDY // no butsurely there was a reasonLTY // Surely, but I can't make sense of it. I'm straight, aren't I?KDY // are you?LTY // God.That's such a hard question.KDY // if it's that hard then i think you may have your answerthat's how i found out i was gayLTY // I'm not gay though. I know that for sure.KDY // rub it in my face thenLTY // Sorry, Doyoung.I've been such a bad friend.KDY // says whOLTY // Says me. I feel like a real vibe killer.KDY // ur notur a really good kisser if it makes u feel any betterLTY // Thank you.KDY // if anything, i'm the one who's been a bad friend. i slept with johnny one night while u were sleepingLTY, 15:49 // Excuse me?KDY // slept. sleptLTY // So there was nothing going on that I could have potentially woken up to?KDY // nobut he said i needed a fling and i went for itand we kissed a little bitLTY // Hmm. If you don't mind, I want to forget that ever happened.KDY // i do tooLTY // Good.Maybe I'm bi?KDY // think it over, taeyong. and u don't have to tell anyone else if you don't want toLTY // Okay.I'm sorry again. I won't do that to you again.KDY // that's kinda the opposite of what i wanna hear lmaoLTY // What do you mean?KDY // oh i thought you knew by now??im kinda head over heels for yabut oh wellLTY // Right. Word gets out kind of quickly in our circle...Look. I appreciate it, but I still need some time to mull this over.KDY // take your timeLTY // Thanks.-"sorry" by the rose

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JS, 00:09 // Me and the treeML // NiceAn American xmas treeZCL // whoa ur already in chicago? i thought u were leaving todayJS // No lmao I left a while ago. Just haven't seen u in a hot minuteWhat time is it for u guysML // MidnightLTY // Nice tree!I'm at my parents' right now. They would say hello to all of you, but they're sleeping.KJU // heyyyymerry christmas eveWKH // hey yallhappy holidays <3JS // Happy holidaze 8)ZCL // is everyone awake??ML // Yoonoh and I are lol were watching a cheap xmas movieNY // oh heycool tree johnJS // Thanks budDSC // ^^^WKH // im leaving in 2hrs with dejun and yangyang to go homeML // Whoa u guys live together?WKH // no you doofus we're all going to china for the holidaysNY // lol
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JS // Copy catMy tree looks just like thatLTY // I have more tinsel on my tree.ML // Christmas burnnnnnKJU // lmaoNY // fightfightfightJYO // HeyNixe xmas trees!!LTY // Thank you very much!ZCL // i wish i was going home for xmas but my fam is coming here insteadthats so BORINGWKH // no its not youll have a great timesaves u the jet lag :/ML // Donghyuck can't stay bc his family is too big to travel to our dorm :/DSC // imma just end up skyping my family tbhNY // whoa whatu never said u werent celebrating w ur family :(((DSC // its okayNY // come to osaka with me thenDSC // i-really?NY // yes bby please come with meDSC // then i willJS // Awwwwww that's the spiritHRJ // hey guysmerry xmas eve!!WKH // merry xmas eve!ZCL // merry xmas eve :)JS // It's already xmas eve for u? UghIt's 9am hereLTY // We'll get an extra day to talk to you then.JYO // A muxh needed extra day :(JS // Oh gosh :( im coming home before u leaveJYO // Ik but :/ML // Hey guys lets just focus on the holiday for nowNo need to be sad on ChristmasZCL // rtNY // um the flight leaves in a couple hours @Dong Si-Cheng so maybe we should get u a ticket rnLTY // Way to plan ahead.DSC // ill take care of it bbshh taeyongWYH, 00:10 // Hey!!! Merry Christmas EveJS // U too dawgWYH // What does everyone want for xmasKJU // a hippopotamusWYH // Awww i want u too jungwooKJU // only a hippopotamus will doZCL // LMAOKJU // idek i didn't ask for anything except for some money to help me pay my student loansLTY // I asked for that too.Oh, and a new set of AirPods.KJU // gay AND whiteHRJ // unstanZCL // FLTY // Hey.NY // i just wanted some new clothes to work out in cuz mine suckDSC // thats so practical <3JS // I cant remember what i asked forMy parents asked me in like July cuz thats what Americans do for some reasonML // And Canadians :/LDH // gm!! merry christmas!eveLTY // Good morning, Hyuck!HRJ // whatcha ask forLDH // moneyKJU // ayee twinsLDH // oof i miss my sisterWYH // Im clocking out guys. Hope u get the presents u asked for <4JYO // Yeah me too. See ya after breakLTY // Get some rest, guys. Happy holidays!
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JS // Did someone just kick Ten out >:(ML // No??LDH // i don't think it'd tell us he was kicked out if that were the casewhy would he leave thoJS // Well he and I broke up. Forgot to mentionDSC // oh no :(ZCL // im sorry johnnyJS // It's okay, we're still friendsHRJ // wasn't medo u think he didnt feel comfortable being in the gc :/JS // UghhhhI'm gonna go and talk to him. TtylNY // that rly sucks manWKH // awwwwi wasn't rly friends with him yetLTY // Actually, Kunhang, you're not along. I wasn't either.*aloneMaybe that's the problem.HRJ // a-ha! im onto somethingLTY // I'm going to text him tomorrow and make friends.NY // go get him girlfriend-"joy" by nct dream

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LTY, 07:21 // Hey, Ten. Are you up?T // heyLTY // We're concerned about you, man. Why did you leave the group chat last night?T // it's just a personal thing igi didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable by still being thereLTY // We're not uncomfortable.We actually want to get to know you more!T // really??LTY // Yeah. Is the feeling mutual?T // yes :)do you wanna get some lunch later and talk some?LTY // Yes! I'll treat! Haven't been buying much for Doyoung lately, so I'm itching to spend. :)T // how i'm tryna be lmaoi'll come by your dorm thenare you two a thing btw?LTY // God, no. But apparently he likes me.Don't tell anyone.T // dw, i kinda assumed he liked ujohnny used to talk about it sometimesLTY // Really? What did he say?T // idek he just noticed doyoung was v clingyLTY // He is, but I don't really mind anymore.T // that's coolLTY // Well, how are things at the studio as of lately?T // not too goodmy dad isnt stressed anymore since yoonoh's audition fizzed out after a while butwe might sell the studioLTY // Is that so?T // yeah. my dad is thinking we can use the profits to go back to thailand and maybe set up shop there. we're not in horrible debt or anything, we just kinda relished in the profits from the studio for a whileLTY // Understandable. Any finalized plans?T // we know for sure that a hotel chain is looking to buy the building and we're probably going to take their offer, but i don't know if/when we're moving awayLTY // I see. Good luck with everything.T // thanks! could definitely use itLTY // :)-"baby don't stop" by nct u

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WYH, 20:14 // Jaem i had no idea it was that seriousNJM // of course it was that serious im in love with himsorryi didnt really expect to have a mental breakdown but no one expects those (;WYH // Mental breakdown? What exactly was going thru ur head when jeno came over?NJM // "oh my god this is my life now i have to hide in the bathroom while everyone else gets unlimited access to jeno"i kid you not. i could NOT leave that room if i wanted to#sadboytingzWYH // I seeNJM // im sorry for everything, yuk.i shouldnt have bottled all that up or avoided jeno for so longWYH // Its okay youre not at fault for thisI think your crying made a rly strong statement and it might be time to talk to jeno again face to faceNJM // yukhei idk if i can do thatmy heart has since been weakenedWYH // No listenI think his opinions mighta changedNJM // oh?-"it ain't wrong loving you" by honne

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XDJ, 01:25 // so that's why i tie dyed my shoesQK // I thought you said you tie dyed your white pantsXDJ // oh hehe i got my stories confusedWKH // jesus how many things have u tie dyedXDJ // i have an inventory of like 12 home-tie-dyed itemsinckuding one of ur socksWKH // ...you tie dyed....ONE..of MY socks................JUST ONE????XDJ // thought itd be nice to keep u busy looking for the other oneWKH // DEJUN THEY HAVE TO BE IN A PAIRLYY // That was a wild storyKJU // LMAOO YOU TIE DYED O N E OF KUNHANGS SOCKSXDJ // YEPQK // You should tie dye the other one lolKJU // no waittie dye another one of his socks but not the one that goes with the tie dyed oneXDJ // stellar planWKH // nOOOSDJFLSKFJSDLLYY // Is he hyper or smth?WKH // HYPERPISSEDQK // Yes @Liu Yang-YangWKH // i HATE YOUXDJ // no u dontim a master tie dyeri learned from the bestWKH // SATAN IS NOT "THE BEST" AT ANYTHINGKJU // FLAMEDQK // LmaoLYY // Can you tie dye some of my socks? They're all the same color :/XDJ // YES! thank u for appreciating my talentLYY // Thank u bbWKH // DON'T THANK THAT BITCH FOR THE TALENT HE DOESNT HAVELYY // JeezQK // Guys, we should hit the sackDon't wanna spend New Year's Eve all tired out, do we?KJU // are we all hanging out tmrw??XDJ // jisung sent out a message earlier abt where to meet and what to bring n stuffKJU // oh i should probably check thatLYY // No he didn't o.oThat wasn't for everybodyXDJ // ???KJU // all righty thenthat's fishyLYY // Dw about itWYH, 01:26 // Yall r so LOUDWKH // that's why we mute our notifs, honeyKJU // ur awake now so whats up yukWYH // Ugghsljfaljals im so stressedKJU // whyyyWYH // I'm being Jaemin's momLYY // AwwwwwQK // Oh?XDJ // can u be my mom too :*WYH // NoXDJ // how abt my dadi could use a sugar daddythat doyoung is so luckyKJU // FLYY // Jungwoo do you have any updates on that Doyoung situationKJU // yes. the situation is BadLYY // How come?KJU // IT JUST ISWYH // Im too broke to be a sugar daddyBut i think that title suits meXDJ // ur right it does suit u :')LYY // EwwwwRip JwooQK // Clocking out, guys. See you!!WKH // gn @ only sane person hereWYH // Hey >:(Night KunWKH // u literally want to be called Sugar Daddy™ are you trying to tell me you're not a crazy personWYH // TruLYY // LmaoXDJ // omg now that kun is gone we can gossip like weve all been dying toKJU // if we wanted to we woulda made a separate gcWKH // nah we do want toXDJ // kiss kissKJU // gayWKH // bang bangXDJ // why do u say gay all the time like its an insult u homoKJU // cuz im aiming to be the best gay out theremy half gayness makes it hard thoWYH // Ur half gayness makes doyoung hard too ;)KJU // unnecessary. no t necesaryLYY // Great now u've stressed him outWYH, 01:27 // Its paybackKJU // HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhXDJ // do u want me to tie dye ur problems away @Kim Jung-WooKJU // yes :((((((((( my bedclothes could use some pink purple n blueXDJ // OMG bisexual sheets !!! ur innovativeid do it rn but its dark in hereKJU // its okay that's what the morning was born forWYH // Jeez jungwoo is it that deepKJU // yeah :/ive been in a dry spell w doyoung for like WEEKS ever since he pulled that "haha pranked" bullshit and im convinced it wasn't a prankLYY // AwwwMaybe it wasn't but what's the problem with that?WKH // doesnt he like taeyong tooKJU // ^^ yes that's my problemand idk if i like him. im like.......uncomfyWKH // oooofKJU // !! so idk what to doXDJ // damn i rly had a thing for u twoi think he'd settle down if u said somethinhed be like "taeyong whO"KJU // u think?XDJ // does that thought excite you?? ;)))))))KJU // kinda hhLYY // Ayee!WYH // So i was onto somethign wasn't iXDJ // yes, sugar daddy, you wereWYH // Stop ur making me weakKJU // god get a room or smthWYH // No im a straight man i promiseXDJ // buy me stuff <33333 sugar daddy <33333WYH // GAHHHHH-"bubblegum bitch" by marina and the diamonds

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T, 15:36 // hey guys, i did some thinking over lunch todayMTI // heyJYO // HeyJS // About whatT // about my dad's studiowe are going to sell it to this hotel chain that wants to build it into a resort, and the original plan was to move back to thailand after thatJS // ...Buuuuut?T // buuuut i'm thinking of transferring to ur school to major in dance instead of movingJYO // We xould use another stronghold in the dept!!MTI // that sounds like a great idea! if you want, we can put in a good word for you!T // thanks :))JS // That's a relief omfgWhat made you come to taht decision though?T // was just talking about it with ty and he made me realize i didnt take many friendship/educational opportunities herei know my parents will support me tooMTI // i'm glad!ML, 15:37 // HiOooo i see good news!!JS // 8)-"just right" by got7

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JYO, 23:51 // Guys, tank you so mucj for te party!! And Appy New Year!QK // Yes, thank you! It meant a lot :)LTY // You're welcome! Jisung, Jeno, and Yangyang are the ones who put it all together.KJU // that explains a lotbut im glad we didnt sit around like lazy people on the first day of 2019 lolJYO // Same lolI ad a rly good time. Im gonna miss u allLTY // We'll miss you too. :(If it's not too crowded, which is an off chance, I want to try to get everyone at the airport with you before you take off.JYO // Sweet. I'd appreciate tatKJU // dittoLJN // heyy!! im just glad you 3 had fun!where's yukhei btw?LTY // He'll grab his phone soon enough.He seemed really thankful that he was included in the party despite his birthday being so much later.QK // Yeah, he wasT // hi guys! thank you for inviting me to the party!KJU // hey tenLTY // No problem. :)WYH, 23:52 // Heyyy thank u guys!!I was so surprisedLJN // i was surprised we could pull it off ;)WYH // Looking back, Dejun almost spoiled it but Yangyang covered itKJU // oh yeah lolJYO // Damn were lucky tgenLJN // very!JYO // Well, I tgink I ave everyting packed up now. Im gaving most of my belongings sgipped to te US anywayLTY // Good plan. Are you ready to go?JYO // I tink soReally sad tgo :( if its fine w u guys, I'd like to FaceTime from time to timeKJU // yes!!! i want to tooWYH // ^^MTI, 23:58 // good night and sleep well! we'll have to be up early to go w yoonohJYO // </3-"home" by seventeen

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NJM, 08:32 // I don't know what happened.+046-6393-3482 // You need to get your act together.Your exam results are an eyesore, Jaemin. How do you expect me to show them to your mother?NJM // I'm so sorry, Dad. I've been overworking myself and it must be working in reverse. And I swear I didn't cheat.+046-6393-3482 // That's obvious. I would think whoever you "cheated" off of would be smarter than that.Your apology doesn't change the fact though. I want you to log off of social media until you see an increase in your grades. You should be forty percent higher.NJM // But I use social media for planning things like study dates too, sir.+046-6393-3482 // They clearly haven't been very effective.NJM // I know, sir.I promise to try harder.+046-6393-3482 // Good. If you don't, then I'll pull you out of the AP program and send you to the community college near here.NJM // Dad, please reconsider that. No community college has a good enough curriculum for me to make you proud with.+046-6393-3482 // It's too late to make me proud, Jaemin. You chose physical education as your career path, which is not as glorious as you're making it out to be.You can become a teacher at a community college where I don't have to pay your dormitory fees and where you can commute for much cheaper.NJM, 08:33 // I understand.Do you remember meeting Lee Jeno?+046-6393-3482 // No. Is this relevant?NJM // Yes. I think Jeno may be partly why I'm having trouble getting good grades.+046-6393-3482 // He's distracting you, is he?NJM // No, he's ignoring me, which is stressful on my part. It's hard to explain, sir, but that's part of my excuse.+046-6393-3482 // Is Jeno your boyfriend?NJM // No.+046-6393-3482 // Good.NJM // Please give me some time to pick my grades back up.+046-6393-3482 // I will. Come out to breakfast now.I expect you to use the rest of your holiday break to study ahead of time. Being proactive will help you reach your goal.NJM // Thank you, sir.-"shoot me" by day6

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LJN, 19:41 // hey, how was everyones christmas?ZCL // v good!! my fam is enjoying the campusidk why though lmaohow about uLJN // was good. i'm back now and im on my shiftZCL // where do u workLJN // i'm a janitor, remember?ZCL // i don't think u ever told me thatLJN // surely i didPJS // hey gentlemenyeh jen has been a janitor for a whilesuits him well cuz he won't stop re-organizing mine n yangyang's desk drawersLJN // sorry budPJS // no worriesi just got back and im tired :<ZCL // awwware u too tired to hang out? renjun is taking a nap so im bored afPJS // nah do u wanna come overmy dorm is M. T.LJN // m. t.? should i be concerned about m. t.?ZCL // skdks thats supposed to mean emptyill be there soonML // Oh heyDamn. Jaemin still isn't here :/LJN // hhZCL // to be fair, it's bc no one added him back to the gc yet...LJN // that's a problemi'm gonna add him rn!ML // KkCan I come over too @Park Ji-Sung
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PJS // feel free brothaoh yangyang just got home too !!ML // The more the marrierZCL // dumbML // Shur upLJN // gotta go guys i'm almost done moppingPJS // have funNJM // why did you add me backZCL // jeno's ideaNJM // shockingconsidering he hasnt talked to me lolPJS // :/he tried to talk to u the other day. did u know thatNJM // yeah. unsuccessful for many reasons thobut it's fine im getting used to ityukhei is a great person to rant to abt itZCL // are u still mad at usNJM // should i beZCL // no?ML // ^^ What he saidNJM // then sure, i'm over itPJS // that was weird jaeminwe missed uNJM // i just have bigger things to worry about.PJS // ur buggin me out jaemZCL // u okay??NJM // Yes, sir.ML // OH NO-"fine" by taeyeon

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KJU, 18:33 // hey doyoungKDY, 18:40 // hey sistaKJU // i gotta talk to youit's gonna b really awkward :(KDY // oh okayKJU // soooo ever since that time u went "haha pranked" on me ive been super stressed outlike. do you like me or was that a legitimate jokeKDY // uhKJU // can i assume ur choosing the first one?KDY // yesKJU // i thought so :/ but i can't decide if i feel the same way. i've been talking it out with a different gc forever and i'm so lost as to how i feelKDY // it's okayKJU // did i make you uncomfortable confronting you about thisKDY // no, dw!! i'm a little embarrassed that i said haha pranked to you though lajflasjKJU // lmaoi'm sorry doyoung. i don't think i'm very in touch w my feelings or else the answer would be clear to me, like whether im into you or not. don't you think?KDY // yeah i agree with youi'm just gonna give u some space and maybe focus on my other interests for a little whileKJU // isnt ur other interest taeyong?KDY // yeahKJU // doyoung >:( you shouldn't do this to yourselfi would tell u to focus on me if it meant u werent focusing on a straight manKDY // hhhh jungwoo i have to tell you smth about him thoughand you have to swear it won't leave this conversation. i'm 100% serious tooKJU // ...KDY // do it. promise meKJU // i promise i won't tellKDY // taeyong kissed me and is questioningKJY // OMGWHSTKDY // I KNOWi still shouldn't get my hopes up or anything but he chose to experiment on me and that's all ive been thinking about latelyKJU // i see awwwwas long as youre not setting yourself up for failure then go ahead and focus on whoever u wannaKDY // i shallKJU // so how was heKDY // rly fuckin goodgirls are so lucky for getting himKJU // taeyong is pretty hot nglKDY // yes. yesKJU // ahhhh i feel better talking about this kinda thing now lmaoKDY // me too!!glad i could tell that secret to someone or else it wouldve eaten me from the inside outKJU // im glad u chose to tell me out of all people lol im honoredKDY // it was perfect timing too lolKJU // :)KDY // :)-"awesome" by n.flying

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20:39
The three of us sat in a comfortable silence. I was uncomfortable with the fact that our quietness was comfortable, but that was only because Jeno was there. Yukhei needed him for something I wasn't in on. We were on good terms, at least in person--it was on our phones, our virtual lives, where the bitter tea steeped.I was on my bed, legs sprawled out. My laptop was folded open in an almost 180-degree angle off to the left side of my thigh so I could see it better, and an assortment of colored folders tore at their seams on my right--I wouldn't be using those folders much longer after this, but after the conversation with my father, I felt spies watching me from home whenever I wasn't studying something.Hell, I even researched Maximilien Robespierre (despite not taking any history classes in this prep college program) because I was afraid he might come up on my next exam. Chenle's obsession with him had brainwashed me. It was scary how influential my dad could be, in addition to how malleable I was, a weak sheet of metal trying to be shaped properly. Thankfully, Yukhei remained quiet when he saw I had my notes and textbooks out, and even Jeno paid no attention to me. It was only when I slammed my laptop shut and swept my flimsy folders off my duvet that anyone said a word, and it wasn't even me."Taking a break?" Yukhei asked me, arching one of his eyebrows at me as he spun in circles in his office chair. I couldn't tell which eyebrow it was, for he was revolving so fast."I'm done," I shook my head, cracking my knuckles loudly. They'd been tense and I had to crack my joints' about eight times in the last hour. All this studying was ruining my posture."About time," Jeno chuckled, his face turning beet red after the words dribbled out, like water from a leaky faucet. "I just mean you've been sitting there for what, days?--without break.""You can understand why," Yukhei noted cautiously, sticking his foot out against the leg of his desk to stop his chair from orbiting another time. I chuckled tightly in agreement. "What are you even studying? There's nothing to learn.""Just random things," I shrugged. "Basic nutrition, the rules of American football, you know. It doesn't hurt to stay educated during break.""Of course it doesn't, but it also doesn't hurt to live a little," he told me. Having had my back pressed against the wall for support, I scooted forward and touched my feet to the floor. "I'm surprised you haven't hung out with anyone other than me and Jen all this time.""He hasn't even really hung out with me," Jeno corrected him. If he hadn't said anything, I would have. Yukhei was the only person I communicated with regularly."Shocking, 'cause he's in love--"My tall friend stopped himself and cleared his throat promptly, spinning his chair around more so he didn't have to look anyone in the eye. I felt my chest heaving and the emotions fizzing up within me. Why did I have to be so sensitive? He didn't even finish the sentence."I-I'm sure he's not," Jeno murmured, his eyes obviously wider now that they were focused on anything except for Yukhei or me. No, I am."Seriously, Yukhei?" I spat. I said it in the manner of a rattlesnake, featuring a hiss driven by self-defense and a very shaky, trembly stature. He stopped revolving his meshy blue chair once more and rose onto his two left feet, stumbling forward and crashing to his knees like the klutz he was, his face turning green during the whole dizzy experience. He didn't even bother standing back up before flashing an apologetic gaze at me.My face was on fire, and I bet everyone in the room would see it glowing if we were in pitch darkness. "Sorry, Jaemin." What was that supposed to mean to me?I covered my burning face, ruining my already fixable posture and squeezing my eyes shut. Jeno had been silent for an awfully long time, so he was better off leaving our dorm--unfortunately I was the only one who had this opinion and Jeno remained sitting awkwardly on the edge of Yukhei's bed. Maybe I should have been studying telepathy instead of Robespierre so that I could signal everyone to leave me alone."I wish you would have told me," Jeno said at least two full minutes later. I removed my makeshift blindfolds and glared up at him across the room. Yukhei was the personification of discomfiture, swiveling in his chair--again--with his eyes trained on the floor and his palm sealing his mouth shut for the good of all of us."How was I supposed to say that to you?" I snapped back. I couldn't help my tone."Well I don't know, but maybe saying something would've helped us avoid this situation altogether.""There isn't a situation to avoid," I muttered. That was a lie. I was just feeling very anti-everybody right now."Come on, Jaemin," Jeno sighed, standing up. He came to sit beside me and I turned my face towards the wall so as to look at anything other than him. "Is it true at least? What Yukhei said?""Yes, Jen, it's fucking true," I almost whispered. I never swore out loud, given the people I grew up with were conservative and I was forced to cuss people out in my head, but this felt like the perfect time to do it. Beyond my control, I was on my feet and storming out of the room with big, hot tears forming in my eyes. I knew he was following me based on the fact that the door didn't close behind me even though I yanked it shut. "Will you leave me alone?""No," Jeno insisted, pivoting in front of me so I couldn't get around him. "If anything, we need closure or something. Something to clear our heads and forget about this because nothing else seems to work.""So you've been trying to forget about me too," I nodded, feeling the water spill onto my cheeks. "That's great to hear. What are we doing to ourselves, Jen?""Torture?" he submitted. I spun around to go the long way out of the building, but he grabbed onto my shoulder and I flicked his hand off of me. "Jaemin, wait. You can't say you're in love with me and act like you hate me.""Love and hate are the same thing," I argued. I'll admit there wasn't a point to me saying that except just to fill the void of discomfort that swallowed me. "And I didn't say anything to you. Yukhei did.""So what? You confirmed it. I'm just trying to talk to you.""Well, I'm trying to leave.""Quit it already!" he raised his voice. He caught up with me and planted his hand on my shoulder like a tick. I had no choice but to stay within his reach and stopped trying to squirm away. I was beginning to cry for real this time, face contortions and all. Out of all the times I'd pictured Jeno's hands on me, this scenario did not make the cut.He put his arms around me from behind--which I was unready for--and hummed into my ear, "I said I'm trying to talk to you." When his voice sounded, it was quiet enough only for me to hear even if others had come into the hallway, and I felt warmth where his breath landed on my ear."Fine." His grip was warm and gentle, not at all something I should struggle against, so that was partly why I surrendered. I knew subconsciously that he meant no harm."I just want to apologize," Jeno said. "I know this situation could've been avoided from the get-go but we both seem to have prolonged it because of stupid things. Am I right?" I didn't respond. "I shouldn't have put you on the spot in front of Yukhei right there but he shouldn't have done that either. I wish you'd been the one to tell me you were...in love with me."The truth is, I've been too afraid to see you on a regular basis. Those few times I reached out to you have been useless--you wouldn't come out of the bathroom that one time and every other attempt was a complete failure, mostly on my part. But I couldn't bring myself to look at you or ask you out because I know you don't believe in long-term relationships.""I do believe in them," I sniffled, resisting the urge to touch his hands, which were clasped around my waist at this point. The memory of our first falling-out washed over me like a stormcloud: it was when I told him my impression of Ten. "I only said that because I could tell they were wrong for each other. I can't tell if I'm wrong for you or not--is that your problem too?""No," Jeno said. "It's not a problem anymore. I know how I feel."Even though his arms were rather tight around me, I turned my body so we were chest-to-chest and crossed my arms. His hands found a home on my high waist, which felt unbelievably wrong but also nicer than it was in my dreams."I want this mess to come to an end," Jeno told me, his facial expression unchanging. He blinked once--how could he be so collected under this much pressure?--and added, "So will you go out with me?"I drew in a sharp breath. I would have pretended it didn't happen at all, if only it hadn't been so loud and he couldn't feel my ribs expand with the inhalation. "Jen, I thought--""Don't," Jeno shook his head scoldingly. "Just answer me."I took a more subtle breath, uncrossing my arms so I could formally hug him. I didn't say a word but he knew my answer was in the affirmative because he seemed to have melted against me, his face in the crook of my neck and mine in his. His back muscles were broad and taut against my fingers. I almost fell forward, I was so pulpy inside.My body jerked with miniature sobs as I let out the last of my sorrows. I didn't want to get his shoulder wet from my tears so I pulled back a little bit, not lifting or loosening my arms, and looked him in the eyes."Why are you still crying?" he asked me, bearing a tiny smile."You made my year," I admitted, blinking a teardrop out of my eyelashes. It didn't matter that we were still only in the first week of January because that statement would last me till December and beyond. Jeno's face lit up and he brought his hands to my cheeks, rubbing away the streaks of water that represented all our harsh feelings. They had gone on for way too long--months, was it? It felt like months had passed since I'd had a movie night or study date with Jeno.Now, I'd get to have real dates with him! I could almost throw up due to all this joy, this joy I hadn't felt in seemingly months. But I wouldn't dare make Jeno dirty with sappy vomit."Hey," he said, nodding his head at me to make sure I was okay. I nodded back, stepping a foot between his so that we could be millimeters closer. I didn't see it coming until the moment of, but he puckered his lips and touched them to mine, probably just as a sweet gesture and not to mean anything deeper, but to me it was a Marianas Trench of emotional definition. It was Romanticism in a Realistic world. It was Emmeline Pankhurst in an era of male superiority."Do that again," I whined, beginning to cry once again. Jeno just chuckled at me and obliged, holding his cloud lips against mine again, longer this time. I was sure three moons had passed by the time we parted, but it had only been a few seconds."Quit crying," Jeno said to me, his eyes turning into little arcs as his smile expanded."Sorry," I laughed, rubbing them with two closed fists. I quickly withdrew my hands and went in for another hug, wanting so badly to wail out of joy, but keeping quiet and savoring the moment instead because I couldn't afford to ruin my first jolt of happiness since 2018."I think it'd be best if I don't go back inside," Jeno told me, his chin nestled on top of my left shoulder. I nodded in agreement."I'll talk to Yukhei," I said."Stop by when you're done, then," he offered, sliding one of his hands up to hold my head like a football under a kicking holder."I will!" God, I was so gratified.I let go of Jeno and waved goodbye to him as he walked off, then sighed at the door to my dorm. Now it was time for me to comfort Yukhei.When I opened the door, the first thing I saw was a distressed Yukhei. He was now sitting on the edge of his desk, his face buried in his palms and his heel anxiously tapping away. I leaned against the door as it shut heavily behind me, catching Yukhei's attention.He stood up immediately and padded towards me, wearing the most regretful expression I think I have ever seen. I held up my hand before he could say anything and lunged forward, slinging my arms around his neck despite his height. "Thank you.""What?""I thought what you said would only make things worse, but it didn't.""Uh--" Yukhkei was stuttering and just barely hugged me back when I let go of him and explained everything. His eyes turned into two amber tokens radiating under the lamplight, and he errupted in laughter and happy sighs. "I'm so happy for you!""Thank you," I grinned, dipping my head down graciously. "It's finally over." Saying those words brought a familiar sting back to my eyes."Are you crying?" he asked me, and I shook my head, but I definitely was. He giggled at me and consumed me in another long, much-needed embrace."I said I'm not crying!"-"tell me" by basixx feat. cleo kelley

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JS, 00:21 // Uhhh.....JYO // MorningWhat's up JohnJS // Hang on everyone needs to hear thisMTI, 00:25 // what is it?ML // HmmJS // I just saw smth fishyJYO // Well then what did u seeJS // Taeyong,,,,Sneaking into the bathrooms,MTI // ??JS // With a GuyJYO // Oh???U think it means smth?JS // Yes dumbass I think it means Taeyong is making out w someone in the bathroomsML // OOH WHO IS ITJS // COuldn't see his face but he didnt' look fermiliar from behindMTI // jesus johnny are you sure it was taeyong?and for the love of god...it's "familiar."JS // Yeah. Bright pink hair. Nd I thought he noticed me standing there but the vending machine mustve been in the way or sth cuz he didnt register meJYO // Oh godWait isn't he straightJS // THat's the whole pointML // And ur sure its not like Doyoung or smth? Theyve been pulling a luwoo since day 1 so its possibleMTI // mark, what the hell is a luwoo?ML, 00:28 // Yukhei and Jungwoo godMTI // but yukhei is straight-oh, so is taeyong.wait.JS // @Mark Lee nah it wasnt Doyoung bc he was up in our dorm when i went to get smth for us to eatJYO // Hmmmmm...So like this guts not in our friend group or anthing?JS // NopeMTI // i wonder who it is then. maybe taeyong will tell us tomorrowJS // Doutbful. He was being rly sneaky about it rememberAnd straight boys dont kiss other boys in the bathroom after midnightML // This some off shit lmfaoWhat are u gonna do @Johnny SuhJS // What can i od? He told doyu and me that hed be working out for a few hours but he's def not at the gymJYO // Well what do u make of itJS // He's gay like the rest of us igMakes zero sense tho bc he was on the phone w a girl this morning at breakfastMTI // that was his mom, moron.but taeyong IS straight. that's why he had that bathroom incident that bothered chenle so muchML // Seems like hes had a few too many bathroom incidents am I rightJS // RtIdk guys, he definitely wasn't just peeing in there.MTI // is it too late to go after him?JS // You, Taeil, want me to stalk him? No way old manJYO // Better than leaving us hanging lmaoML // Doooo it doooo it dooo itJS // Fine i"ll goIf im scarred for life its on uMTI // but you also will be able to tell people you solved a real mystery using spy techniquesML // Tae i can tell ur tired why don't u go to sleepMTI // all righty. but keep me updated!JS // Will doJYO // Im exciteJS, 00:34 // Dammit guys, they're gone-"critical beauty" by pentagon

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HRJ, 10:19 // i just miss everybodywe got jaemin back but im scared itll b different nowZCL // how so :(HRJ // idk he seems like the type to have episodeslike. rly shitty onesZCL // im not rly surprised by that though. he has had some before :/he probably has the worst mental health out of all of us not including yuta. but jun if we dont go out of our way to try and fix him like last time, then we'll all be back to the way we were beforeHRJ // thats trueZCL // yes! exactlyHRJ // it's not just jaemin that i miss tho. j mean how many times a week do u or i get to see taeyong anymoreZCL // i'm with yataeyong made me so welcomed here nd smart and healthy and stuff and now i dont even get to see him. whatll happen when he graduates and were aloneHRJ // all bad thingsand taeil ffs i miss my old manim gonna text himZCL // go get him bfi hate thinking about how distant we are now. we dont ever hang in the rec center anymoreHRJ // maybe we should do smth about it then?ZCL // ues we should eventuallyi wish yoonoh could be there too cuz it wont feel like old times w/o himHRJ // stoppppp :((((((ZCL // im sorry. it's community sad hoursHRJ // ur rightZCL // im feelin it krabs mr. now('༎ຶД༎ຶ')HRJ // JLSJFLSJFಠ╭╮ಠZCL // LMAOZCL, 10:23 // lets go get brunch or smth. dont wanna be sad the whole dayHRJ // okie dokie <33-"plz don't be sad" by highlight

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LYY, 16:28 // HeyWKH // heyyyyyLYY // You guys want to do something?WKH // like?im up for anything tbhXDJ // heyLYY // Wanna go shopping? I have some Christmas money left overXDJ // oh HELL yeahcan i pick an outfit out for u guys? :'))))WKH // yes sir i am style-lessLYY // LiesBut sure that could b funXDJ // ur not style-less ur just in a place where ur style doesn't matter all that much. show me what u like and ill make it #hotWKH // u make everything #hot lmaoLYY // OoooooWKH // ;)XDJ // omg thank uou kunhangWKH // welcLYY // LolXDJ // r we carpoolingWKH // sure thangdejuns the one w The VehicleLYY // Let's meet in the parking lot in 15XDJ // stellar planWKH // omg i'll wear my new Fila sneaksXDJ // YES!! im rubbing off on uWKH // always have always willLYY // D'awww-"sentimental" by winner

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QK, 20:56 // Hey guys! Thought it'd be nice to have a group chat where we don't all have to use Korean lolDSC // smart !! thank u kunWYH // Omg why didn't we think of thatLYY // I thought we already had oneQK // Yes, but that one doesn't include Renjun or Chenle.DSC // ah i seecan i add yutahe can say nǐ hǎoWYH // No he doesn't qualifyHRJ // omg how hypocritical of you @Wong Yuk-Heiand thanks for adding us <3WYH // Shut up RenjunQK // You're welcome!DSC // whatcha wanna talk aboutany tea to be spilled?LYY // Ich habe nichts :/DSC // whaLYY // No tea from meDSC // dammitWYH // I have someeeeQK // o.OWYH // Did yall hear about jeno and jaemin?DSC // not much, nowhat is it broWYH // They're together!! And its all because of MEQK // Yayyyy!HRJ // :')i heard the story its so cuteDSC // what are u WAITING FORTELL MEEEEHRJ // yuk you do the honorsWYH // Well I may have accidentally told Jeno that Jaem was like in luv w him and they started arguing for some reason and they went into the hall and when Jaem came back he was a taken manDSC // YUKHEI UR STUPIDITY FINALLY PAID OFFWYH // I KNOW!!QK // That's so great for them! So no more fights with Jaemin?HRJ // correct >:) back to the good ol daysi mean. they were basically dating before all that fighting anywayLYY // TruThat's such a cute story. UghDSC // fr omgXDJ // ayeee hello guysoh they're together now? finallyyyyWYH // Did u ship them or smthXDJ // are u kidding?! every normal person shipped themHRJ // hes not wrong..WYH // AightWell u can thank me later thenXDJ // god himself has spokenLYY // LolQK // How've you been, Dejun? Haven't seen you in a whileXDJ // im good!!! miss uQK // Miss you too! We should hang out.XDJ // wanna come see my spankin new clothesWYH // AHAHAHAH "SPANKIN"XDJ // if u saw them u'd agreeWYH // OofLYY // Again, Dejun is not wrongXDJ // i feel so loved today omfg<3 <3 <3QK // AwwwwWYH // U deserve it bT, 20:59 // hey !!what's newXDJ // jen n jaem got together and kun made us a special gcthat's about as spicy as my life is rnT // nice lmao but same for meXDJ // poor baby :'(WYH // Wyd TenT // im having a late dinnerjust got home from workQK // Taeyong says you might transfer here! Is that true?T // yeah, but emphasis on "might"i'm really hoping to though! i think i have a lot of potential hereLYY // I bet you do! :-)XDJ // love the confidenceT // ty both !!WYH // What would ur major be?T // smth related to dancei'm basically headed in the same direction as YoonohZCL // connecticut?QK // Hi LeleXDJ // hey chenleHRJ // no dumbass he meant dancing professionallyZCL // sry i just got hereHRJ // we been knewQK // Be nice.LYY // That's cool @TenT // i think so tooi'll keep ya postedXDJ // sweetHRJ // i hope u stay. we need more friendsQK // More? Really?WYH // Any more and well have befriended all of asiaNot that we dont want u ten lmaoT // figures lolHRJ // noooo the more the merrierperhaps if we make more friends ill finally get a bfXDJ // u want a boyfriend? i feel thatZCL // oh????HRJ // am i not vocal about that lolZCL // not reallyXDJ, 21:02 // i wish polygamy were socially acceptableWYH // Get outta this group chat doyoungT // uh ??QK // Gosh, I'm glad it's notXDJ // heyyyyy im just saying that way having multiple crushes would be less of an issueHRJ // u have multiple crushes?WYH // SpillLYY // Who are your crushes???T // ooh this got interestingDSC // i am backi was attracted to the scent of piping hot teaZCL // shut upXDJ // i am choosing not to disclose that informationexcept for there's this boy in china named xing-fu and i Love himLYY // Ahhhh I met Xing-Fu at the markets!He was p snazzyQK // I knew a Xing-Fu in grade school but it's definitely not the same oneHRJ // aww i wanna meet himidk any xing-fusZCL // me neitherXDJ // the word snazzy does not apply to straight boys named xing-fu because that bitch doesn't see anything in me @Liu Yang-YangDSC // damn this took a turnwish u the best w himmaybe he'll realize he's homo, like u do every time u look in the mirrorXDJ // i cant tell if thats an insult or a compliment but im saying thank you anywaysWYH // LolZCL // xing-fu is such a nice name ughHRJ // so is chenle >:*ZCL // did u just angry kiss emoji meHRJ // mayhapsXDJ // i knowwww isn't his name so cuteDSC // whos the other crush(es) @Xiao De-JunXDJ // issa secretim not gonna do anything abt itLYY // Why not? It's not like you can with Xing-FuWYH // Rosted lmaooooXDJ // SHHHid make a move but as i said hes (most likely) a straight boy and i cant risk itbc that hasnt worked out for me in the pastZCL // but what is there to dislike about you?? :(i say shoot ur shot and just move on if he's not into youLYY // Also Dejun, he obv sent u some kind of signal so he might actually be into guysXDJ // how am i supposed to shoot my shot if he's all the way in guangdongT // don't go about it with that mindset, dejunHRJ // how do u think @Xiao De-JunDSC // text him ffsthat's like the only way we communicate even when were in the same roomQK // Sad, but true. Can't hurt to send him a messageLYY // That is trueGo for it Dejun :-) you have your other crush to focus on if anything goes wrong--not that it will though bc you tend to act rly smooth w guys. I've seen u flirtDSC // im rooting for ya dejunT // me too!!HRJ // ^^ me threeeeXDJ // fine :'(-"vivid" by loona

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DSC, 16:49 // hey markur not home but i need to talk to uML, 17:00 // Whats up my manDSC, 17:02 // its about u and donghyuckhow do u do itML // Do whatDSC // like. i think we both agree that u and hyuck have the most abnormal relationship out of all of us, but like in a good way that ppl should look up tolike. u guys are bffs with benefits and romance and shitML // Like. So are u and YutaDSC // like. shhim talking about this bc we're NOT like thatML // Well what's the matter?Pls don't tell me u guys are gighting againDSC // we're not fighting we're just not at our prime anymore and i want ur adviceML // Oh okay hmmWell i think it's important that you communicate and be original. Don't wanna copy off other relationships, u know?DSC // yeahim out of ideas thoML // For dates and stuff?DSC // yeah :/ we've been binging a tv show lately but that's as much flavor as there has been ever since last yearML // Maybe u could surprise Yuta w smthDSC // such as..?ML // Idk make up a dance for him or somethignUr so good at thatDSC // yeah but he'd just take notes on the angle of my splits and shit and i want him to focus on me not the math behind itML // Then break the rules. Be like...extravagantDSC // oml mark is that how u won hyuck's heartwith humorML // PerhapthDSC // SHHtell me more about this rule breaking business u have in mindML // Go out of ur comfort zone man. I dont know anything abt dance but i know ur good at it so i think u could wow hinDSC // u think? ....i shall brainstormmaybe i wont do traditional chinese danceML // Thats the spiritDSC // i could get johnny to mix a song for mwML // AwwwwI can tell ur a great bf idc what hyuck thinks of me saying thatDSC // oh damnmarkifer has spokenML // Go get ur mansssssDSC // thanks babe-"gold" by chet faker

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KDY, 19:36 // well why do u care so much abt who he messes around withKJU // i care on ur behalf dummyif ty's really hoeing around then..MTI // wait, how did you two know about that?DSC, 19:37 // ????? WHATTHIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATIONJS // GUYS WRONG GROUP CHAT @Kim Dong-Young, @Kim Jung-WooKJU // huhNOOOOOOOOOOKDY // FUCKML // Hey whats thisUh??ANNA OU-NY, 19:39 // what are you talking about? taeyong was w a guy? uhhhfirst of all whomstDSC // NO HE'S STRAIGHTML // AHHHHHHHHHDSC // ..OR NAWJS // STOP TALKING ABOUT IT EVERYONE DELETE UR MESSAGESNY // WHYohKJU // THIS IS MY FAULYKDY // SHUT UP JUNGWOO ITS MINE TOOJS // JUST STOP ITS MY FAULT FOR SPREADING STUFFMTI // come on guys, let's not talk about it heremaybe we should kick taeyong out of the group chat until we get this cleared upJS // ITS TOO LATE HE'LL SEE THE NOTIFSKDY // WHAT IS THE REST OF THE "STUFF" ??? THE TEXTS ARENT LOADINGJS // YOU ALREADY KNOW THE "STUFF" APPARENTLYKJU // DELETE THE TEXTS U CAN SEELTY, 19:38 // What's everyone spamming for?JS // Hey Taeyong how's it oging are u doing wellLTY // Good and yes. How are you?Oh my god.KDY // i'm so fucjing soryr taeyong id dint meant to tell anyone in this groupchat about thatMTI // you all should've listened to my suggestion :/LTY // What the fuck, guys.JS // I'm sorry Tae i saw you with a guy and i told some of the others because i ddint know what else to doLTY // You couldn't have talked to me privately first? Seriously?And Doyoung, I'm disappointed in you.KDY // :(KJU // taeyong relax we are all accepting of youLTY // That's not my problem, Jungwoo. Of course you're accepting because you're all gay.Johnny, when did you see me with him?JS // Like midnight a few nights agoI just told Mark Yoonoh and TaeilLTY // Then how the fuck do Doyoung and Jungwoo know?KDY // taeyong we didnt know about the guy until earlier today. i just told him about how u ****ed me because it was relevantML // What is going ONNY // he whatted you @Kim Dong-YoungKDY // n o t h i n gLTY // You're all assholes. I can't believe this.NY // nice going guysLTY // You fucking too, Yuta.DSC // hey >:(LTY // Suck it up. This was really uncalled for.-"dark necessities" by red hot chili peppers

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LTY, 19:40 // I can't talk right now. Stop blowing up my phone.KDY // you can too talk right nowi know you're mad but i have the right to talk about this with you, all things consideredyou kissed me when you KNEW i had a crush on you and now all of a sudden you're sneaking around making out with outsider boys in the bathroom at midnight? what went through your head?LTY // So what if I'm at fault for this? I'm pissed out of my mind and I don't want to talk.KDY // well i do want to talk.and i don't give a shit about what you don't FEEL like talking about because i'm pissed tooyou could've at least come to me instead of whoever that guy wasfor real, why didn't you?LTY // I couldn't do that. Kissing you in the first place was my biggest mistake ever, and since I have a sense of decency, I didn't want to lead you on anymore. It was better him than you.KDY // !!! but i'm good for you taeyong. you should know by now that i'm willing to do shit with you that i can't with anyone else but you went off with some other boy and idk what to sayi even kissed johnny to try and get over you but it didnt work hes not my typeLTY // Look, Doyoung. I don't like you.KDY // excuse me?LTY // Plain and simple. I said what I said.Just because I think like guys now doesn't mean the stars aligned and you turned out to be one of those guys.Study that line.KDY // you're a fucking jerkLTY // I know I am but you don't have to rub it in anymore. I said I don't want to talk and you're not right for me, and that's all there is to it.KDY // see you later taeyong
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-"say it ain't so" by weezer

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WKH, 04:29 // anyone awayekawakeT, 05:03 // just got up for the day hruWKH // jeez u get up earlyi couldn't sleepT // aww :( insomnia?WKH // yei'm so fuxking tirefT // im sorry kunhangmaybe grab some decaf tea and try to fall asleep againWKH // i prob shouldnt. i have plans w dejun todayT // hmmmill bring some coffee by ur dorm then. sound good?WKH // you: angelim room 215T // ill be there at 6 !!T, 06:12 // anyone want some slightly lukewarm coffee? kun and kunhang wont answer the doorJYO // Hey guys! Miss youT // aye look your Y key works now!what time is it in CTJYO // Its 16:30I got a new phone finally :')T // ooh scoreJYO // IkrIt's good talking to you againT // i agree :)JS, 09:42 // Awwww that's cuteJYO // Hey JohnJS // HolaXDJ, 11:19 // anyone seen kunhang?? he isn't answering his textsT, 11:21 // i think he had an all nighter by accident and is asleepXDJ // god dammitthat's the fourth time this weekit's amazing he's still ALIVET // oh?maybe we should check his sleep schedule from now onXDJ // he tries to go to bed at like 10pm but to no availso i don't think he's doing it on purpose if thats what ur implyingT // no no i'm nothmm maybe he needs sleep meds or somethingXDJ // i'll check w him when he wakes upT // all rightyQK, 17:31 // Hey guys, has anyone talked to Taeyong today?JS // Nope. I wouldn't try if i were youQK // Why not...?JS // He's in a rough patchQK // Then isn't that the perfect reason TO talk to him?JS // Trust me on this one Kun :(QK // Ok :(PJS, 18:00 // why what happened to himQK // No ideaJS, 18:10 // Dw about it JisungPJS // that's my dad ur talking abouttell meeeeeJS // Jisung, I really can't or I'll get murdered.I don't even think I should sleep in my own dorm tonightPJS // are u okay?and is he okayJS // We're fine he's just angry about somethingWKH, 19:00 // good morning <333XDJ, 19:01 // text me please @Wong Kun-Hang-"lady" by yubin

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LTY, 12:31 // Where are you?+070-4002-6370 // I couldn't get out of my dorm cuz of the snowLTY // God, it's still snowy on your side?Okay, I guess I'll just talk to you here then.+070-4002-6370 // ok shootLTY // I'm afraid we won't last.+070-4002-6370 // excuse me?LTY // I don't know my sexuality yet. I can't make any decisions regarding a relationship.+070-4002-6370 // haI should've seen it comingLTY // Please don't be mad. I have another close friend up my ass right now.+070-4002-6370 // lmao you and I aren't close, taeyong.LTY // I guess you're right.So we'll keep in touch, then?+070-4002-6370 // no lmfao-"stupid girl" by garbage

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+070-4002-6370, 23:30 // hey guys, you're friends of taeyong's, right?DSC // who is this+070-4002-6370 // my name is kim wooseok I'm the one who fooled around w him lolDSC // did he give u our numbers? and yes, we're his friendsXDJ // heyi'm not rly familiar w the situation so why exactly did u make this gc @070-4002-6370 ?+070-4002-6370 // hang on I'm waiting for someone else to respondXDJ // uhh okDSC // doyoungggggXDJ // sighKDY, 23:34 // hiwhat do you wantDSC // hey be nice+070-4002-6370 // I just wanted you guys to hear this from me because I know taeyong won't tell u himself...he's honestly been hoeing around campus lately. I hope u guys can keep him out of troubleXDJ // he's whatalso. "hoeing" isn't a very nice way to put it,,KDY // not surprisingDSC // yes surprisng >:( what do u mean wooseok+070-4002-6370 // take me for instance. I'm a primary source. living proofI wouldn't be surprised if he's with someone right nowKDY // uh he kicked me out of the dorm for the day soare u implying there's a boy in there with him+070-4002-6370 // possibly...DSC // doyoung you're not buying into this are you? he's the most responsible out of all of us and he wouldn't get back at you like thatXDJ // sicheng has a point ^^+070-4002-6370 // uh I'm right here stillDSC // what difference does it make if ur insulting my best friendKDY // let him finish the storyDSC // fuck off doyoung. this taeyong spiel isn't targeted at youXDJ // can we not fight please? that'd make like 10000 of us+070-4002-6370 // yeah, I like how this guy thinks. let's not fight. I just wanted to warn youin the event that taeyong comes onto you, SAY NO. he left me hanging after day 1
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XDJ // well thank u for telling us
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KDY // u said ur name was wooseok right+070-4002-6370 // ues (:-"keeper" by the boyz

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DSC, 19:31 // thanks for re-adding us doyoung. i just wanted to talk things out civillyKDY // np
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+070-4002-6370 // hey!oof what's he here for?XDJ // hiso sicheng and i decided we wanted to hear it from taeyong ourselves, just because we don't know you all that well and we think he'd be willing to apologize if what you said was true.DSC // yeah exactly+070-4002-6370 // oh okLTY, 19:32 // What's all this?XDJ // scroll up to yesterday's convo @Lee Tae-YongLTY // I see.Wooseok, why did you say that about me?+070-4002-6370 // they deserve the truthLTY // That's not the truth. I have screenshots of the truth if it comes to the point that I need them.DSC // all good in the hood?LTY // No. Wooseok was the only one.KDY // mhmmLTY // Do me a favor and stop siding with the wrong people, Doyoung.KDY // you say that like it's my hobbyat least my hobby isn't kissing boys you don't even like+070-4002-6370 // exactlyXDJ // i don't like thisDSC // me neither.what's your deal wooseok+070-4002-6370 // heeyyy you said you wanted to talk civilly.LTY // Stop fucking insulting me. @Kim Dong-YoungI tried my best to be nice about it but nothing seems to stick.DSC // guys?????KDY // i'm giving you what you deserve. i don't tolerate it when people play with me like you did.XDJ // come on now there's no need for revengeLTY // Stay out of this, Dejun. It's better if you do.XDJ // kk :(DSC // i regret rejoining this group chat. we made no progress.KDY // so what, you're not even gonna say anything back?DSC // to what??LTY // Not you, Sicheng.I don't feel like talking to you about this anymore.And Wooseok, if I catch you spreading more rumors about me, I'm going to have to talk to you in person about it.+070-4002-6370 // mhmm-"you know" by jay park feat. okasian

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LDH, 14:22 // y'all im boredHRJ // i feel yaLDH // what to doooooLJN // hey guys!! ^.^HRJ // sup jenLJN // i'm at jaemin'sHRJ // oh yeah :')LDH // how are u guys doingi didnt get to hear the full story of how u got together but like. whats newZCL // bonjourLJN // we're really good!hi chenleHRJ // hey chenle <3LDH // oooh u sent him a heartZCL // it's our thing now <3LJN // is that so? awwwHRJ // wasn't until he just said it was <3ZCL // <3 <3ML, 14:23 // HeyLDH // hey!!ML // :*ZCL // hru markML // Gucci. Sicheng has yuta over though ....HRJ // omgNJM // helloLJN // hi bbNJM // AWWWWHRJ // jeez u get soft so easilyLJN // shhLDH // how r yuta and sichengi havent seen much of them since the joint bday party so im a stranger to literally everyone nowML // They're in a really good place right now !! Weird rightLDH // that's odd o.oZCL // good tho lmaoML // ^^I helped them :)HRJ // rly?? how so?ML // Sicheng asked me 4 advice and i came thruLDH // that's also oddML // Shut up eggheadZCL // LMAOHRJ // jen and jaem r awfully quiet arent theyLJN // sorryyyy we're a little busy :(NJM // yes sorry yallZCL // so it's going well?? u seem so close nowwhich is greatML // Yeh im hapoy for uNJM // very well (:just like the good ol days except this time i get to kiss my handsome boyfriendHRJ // wow that escalated quicklyNJM // lolsorry it took so long for the arguments and stuff to go awayHRJ // its okay palLDH // as long as we're all happy im goodLJN // that's the spirit!ML // Hey where's JIsung at?LJN // well he told me he was going to the dance studio before i left to go to jaemin'sso i guess he's been working on something?ML // FiguresHe told me a while ago he wants to start making his choreographies more intense n personalized but idk whwt he meantHRJ // aa he said the same thing to meNJM // oh u know jisungalways goes the extra mileZCL // that boyHRJ // so talentedLDH // goals thoML // Shh ur talentedPeter Pan had a glow up after u were casted lmfaoLDH // AHAHAH THANK U MARK <3HRJ // now THAT ^^ is goals-"dream launch" by wayv

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HRJ, 13:54 // thank u for lunch !!MTI // you're welcome! i had funis it just me or do we hang out more when school is in session?HRJ // yes omleveryone's using break to be by themselvesMTI // i don't blame them tbh.HRJ // me neither im always exhaustedive been getting too much sleep (((if that's possible)))MTI // it is! and i have been oversleeping too.but either way i'm not excited to restart classesHRJ // ://////whats ur major againMTI // music production and vocal teachingit's weird ikHRJ // no shhMTI // well anyways, how is the artwork coming along?HRJ // rly good !!
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MTI // that's adorable awwwHRJ // thank you :) the clay was rly hard to work with this timemaybe cuz its so dry outsideMTI, 13:55 // ah that'll do itthe cold air has been messing up my skinHRJ // same here i had to steal one of chenle's face maskshe's gonna find out it's gone and kill me lolMTI // he's really that possessive of them?HRJ // if only u knewMTI // rip renjun 2019HRJ // fRMTI // speaking of chenle...you and him seem to have a thing going on. or am i just seeing things?HRJ // oml how do you figure that?MTI // idk. i walked past you two yesterday and you were like skipping in the corridors, so i made the assumption, and the way you text in the groupchats together is kind of flirty. ?HRJ // hhhhi don't know if anything's gonna happen but i feel like nothing will soMTI // awwwHRJ // don't feel bad for me i don't really mindi dont think i have the energy to be in a relationship lolMTI // all rightywell if you change your mind, i'm open for advice and venting sessions!HRJ // you: my saviorMTI // you: welcomeHRJ // lolwhat's new with u? any boy trouble? cuz overall u seem the least involved w guys and idk how that's possible given our friend groupMTI // quite frankly, idk eitheri should be renamed "switzerland"HRJ // u should be proud of ur neutralityits so nice not having a crushMTI // you're right of courseand i don't really have a crush, but i've been thinking a lot about doyoung lately.imagine where we'd be if i hadn't turned him down back in november.HRJ // honeyyyy don't get wrapped up in those tho(ugh)tsMTI // lol. i've been trying not to, and still i don't know if i regret rejecting him or not.but i probably won't talk to him about ithe seems really distressed alreadyHRJ // bro...doyu develops crushes like it's his jobso just keep in mind that if u do regret it and want to do something about it, he'll prob be into uMTI, 13:56 // i wouldn't want to just assume that's the case though in case it isn'tHRJ // duh but it'd be worth a shotMTI // sigh-"rose" by elo

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DSC, 23:24 // mmmmarkMARJMKARKKKKML // wHATTTDSC // IT WORKEDDDDDDML // WHAT WORKEDDDDDDOH THE DANCE PLAN?DSC // !!!!!!!!ML // Ayeee congrats!!! Glad i could helpDSC // HE WAS SO PROUD OF ME <3he. i was sweatin gbullets at the ene dand he TOOK YME HSIRT OFF OF MEHE SAID IT WAS MF H O TML // Score omfgDSC // IM SO HAPPYHE DIDNT TALK ABOUT MATH OR ANYTHIGNML // YAYYYYY IM HAPPY FOR UDSC // THANK YOUOSFJSLFim fonna fucking cry im so ecstaticML // Shoot ur shot bbDSC // ??ML // Shoot..ur...SHOTDSC // u want me to..come onto him or smthML // Its open for interpretationDSC // well im open for that interpretationso long mark im becoming one with my husband <3 <4 <3 <3ML // Send details-"move" by taemin

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XDJ, 00:25 // hi guys family meeting pleaseQK // It's late. Why are you calling a meeting?WKH // finallyyyy something to doXDJ // because this is the only time kunhang is awake and i need to get a message acrossWKH // ooh what is itQK // ^^XDJ // we should uhtalk about ur insomniaWKH // why? i can grab some meds or smthXDJ // that's not really the point kunhangT, 00:26 // heydejun is right. you're kinda worrying me @Wong Kun-HangWKH // i'm sorry guys :(XDJ // no no no it's not your faultbut i miss you. i haven't seen you in days bc you're always sleeping during the daytimeWKH // maybe i've turned nocturnal o.oT // apparently you haveremember when i stopped by with coffee? i had to give it to some guy in the hallway because i'd already had my teaWKH // you guys are so caring ithank uXDJ // <3QK // What can we do, Dejun? Kunhang?XDJ // well i don't knowkunhang would u be willing to stay awake a full 24 hoursWKH // hell no im already sleep deprivedXDJ // what if i get everybody to do itT // what if we threw a 24-hour party while you guys are still on break?we could make a schedule for it to start and then you could go to sleep directly afterwardsidk how sleep schedules work but it sounds right and prescribed meds are expensiveWKH // idkQK // That's not bad, Ten. Kunhang, I actually think it's a good idea.But I don't think we can convince everyone to get in on it.XDJ // we could try thoughDSC, 00:29 // whats goin on guysXDJ // we're planning an all nighter to help fix kunhang's insomniaDSC // oh??? that's innovativeXDJ // are u in?DSC // in? ummmQK // That was my point. It's hard to convince people to give up their valuable sleep.XDJ // it's for a good cause @Dong Si-Cheng and we dont have any details yet but with ur help we could do something really goodDSC // god dejun ur really going somewhere in life arent ufine i'll do itT // good to hear !!DSC // but i am worried about getting people to attend. y'all hear about taeyong and doyoungT // what's wrong?WKH // ^^DSC // dejun and i found out in a group chat that they're in a big fightto the point that johnny and doyoung have been living out of their dorm for a couple daysall bc of some douche taeyong made out withWKH // omfg whatQK // Who is the douche?XDJ // kim wooseokT // oh shitwell that may make it harder to get taeyong and doyoung together but we do need a lot of support if we're all gonna stay awake for 24 hrs. maybe we could parent trap themWKH // hhhthanks for your effort guys but let's not dive that deepi don't wanna interfere in everyone's personal livesXDJ // you being tired and sick all the time is interfering with my personal life. and yangyang's and jungwoo's and kun's and ten's and literally everybody'sWKH // jeez point takenim still on the fence tho.T // when we get all the guys together, will you reconsider?WKH // WHEN you get them together. idont like taht ur going through this trouble but those r the stakes i guessthanks again guysXDJ // love uWKH // i love you 2-"jasmine" by dpr live