MintyMark

“How did you know I was here?”

Somi stood on the enormous bridge which connected the separated land. Below the heavy waters raged against the proud pillars whilst cars and buses passed behind her, eager to get to their destination.

Her pink haired friend too had joined her, leaning against the railing as he peered into the madness beneath; eyes twinkling and hair swaying in numerous directions due to the slight breeze.

“I had a strange feeling.” He replied as his eyes met hers. It was as if he was reading her soul in an attempt to find the answers to the questions that clouded his mind in that exact moment.

The moon hung peacefully in the night sky, blanketed by the warmth and the beaming lights; a contrast to the furious waters that bashed and exploded below.

For a while, they let the silence take over, enjoying each others company until Somi decided to break the stillness.

“I still think about him, you know?” the brunette sighed as she watched Jaemin for any sign of discomfort, “It’s been two years since he left and yet it’s as if he’s still here.”

A small boat glided against the rough waters, disappearing beneath their very feet where their attention dragged. Observing the two men who boarded the moving vehicle, pulling their waves of laughter along with them.

“I can’t forget him, Jaemin. He was my best friend. I hate him with all my heart but that doesn’t change the fact that we shared our childhood together.”

Jaemin’s heart stung as the words that circled his mind forced its way out into the darkness, “You love him, don’t you?”

Her tears filled the busy night as he watched her with worry, pain enveloping his body at the sight of the normally strong and cheerful girl.

Slowly he wrapped his arms around her small frame, a gentle hand placed on the back of her head as her soft tears stained his navy blue hoodie.

It was this moment that made Jaemin want to protect her, to tell her that everything would be fine even though, for now, it wasn’t.

“You’ll get through this, I promise.”

Jaemin holds back the tears that threatened to fall as he said the few words which his mother shared to him before her passing. Words in which would forever be engraved in Somi’s heart.

As Renjun's oldest friends you two were inseparable - many mistook you guys as siblings due to your many similarities especially after spending most of your life with him and picking up on some of his habits. Yet it was only a year ago that you started to notice your growing feelings for him. In fact, you tried your hardest to ignore the tingling feeling in your stomach everytime he smiled or laughed at your corny jokes.

Though your feelings for him became unbareable to the point that you tried to avoid him at all costs.

"Y/N-ah why do you keep ignoring my calls? I thought we were going to study for the final exams together?" Renjun shook your arm while you were walking to school.

Since you lived in the same neighbourhood, it was like a tradition for Renjun to walk with you to school and back.

"I fell asleep and I-I forgot" You turned bright red in embarrassment, an obvious habit for when you were lying.

There was an unusualy long silence, that you turned your head to meet a sulking Renjun staring deep into your eyes - he crossed his arms with a pout before saying, "You're no fun, what happened to you? I feel like you really are avoiding me." He shook his head before continuing, "I tried to come up with a reason for you acting this way but the only conclusions I came to were, 1) You don't like me anymore, 2) You are stressed for the exams - maybe you have just given up on life - or, 3) You like me."

At that, your face turned pink. How could he have guessed that?!

"NO! I DO NOT!"

"Pftt" With that he couldn't hold in his laughter anymore, pointing his finger at you while covering his mouth with the other hand, " You think I didn't know? Y/N, I've known you since I could walk, you think I wouldn't have realised by now?"

"Then, why didn't you say anything?"

He signed and scratched the back of his head, holding a cheeky grin on his face, "It was just too amusing, I'm sorry"

"YA! RENJUN!" You hit him on the arm playfully, blowing a strand of hair from your face.

"Okay okay, the truth is, I was just afraid to say anything. I didn't want to make any assumptions or rush anything. Besides, I'm not as confident or as brave as I may seem"

Your eyes widened at that. Were you hearing things right?

He gives you a reassuring smile and pulls gently on your arm, stopping you from walking any further.

"Y/N, I just want you to know that I really and I mean really, like you. I don't care if I have to wait another year or two for you to be more comfortable in accepting both of our feelings and I'm sorry that I can be a jerk sometimes but you know I'm just teasing~"

"I-I-"

He shushes you from saying anymore, "You don't have to say anything yet, I just need you to think about it. After all, there isn't any need to rush." Another warm smile before he quickly puts a hand on his chest, exaggerating the feeling of pain, and says jokingly, "Actually, I think I'm just afraid"

You laugh at his cuteness and give him a reassuring smile as your heart beats rapidly in your chest. It wasn't the kind of confession you would imagine from Renjun. In fact, you felt more relaxed around him and felt that a relationship with him might turn out better than what you had first thought.

For the rest of the way, you playfully joked with each other while making small talk. Renjun talking about all the hints that you gave away about your feelings...

Authors Note:

Thank you for reading my Renjun Oneshot!

I actually wasn't sure if he had stayed in character (even just a tiny bit) like the actual Renjun xD

☆If you would like a part 2 or another story featuring another NCT member, feel free to request some^-^