[ the role he's supposed to play tonight is one unlike any other he's ever been told to, but they'd gone through the motions before the party. it isn't a surprise. being a distraction is something he's fairly confident he can do, especially when it involves keeping vie safe. he has to believe their evening will go to plan, especially while he's wrapped up in him, closing his eyes against the press of him and the gentle rhythm. ]

You say that as if I'm not yours every night. [ matter of fact, but still sighed out. no matter the reason they're here, jaejin wants to remember how this miniscule moment in time feels, when they're just dancing together. when he lets out another breath, he allows himself to indulge in brushing his thumb against the collar of vie's jacket. ] Don't worry. I'm sure I can be charming enough to keep their attention.

[ even if he isn't terribly thrilled with the idea of vie doing it himself. there's trust there, always, playing in the background like the quietest of white noise. opening his eyes again, he looks over vie's shoulder, trying his hardest to hide the overwhelming fondness he feels for the man he's dancing with from prying eyes. it isn't any of their business, in truth. ]

Let's do this again when I can kiss you like I want to. When I can coax smiles from you and you can laugh freely.