FRIENDS! - nct

episode three.

FRIENDS.
season two | episode three
the one where the day is bright

"Why is it still so cold," Hwa young shivered, straightening her arms out as she waddled like a penguin towards the others.

It was a week later, and the group of adults plus the littlest Lee were at the annual spring festival at their local park. "Come on, beautiful," Renjun spread his arms open, the female immediately jogging to him— crashing against his sturdy chest. He wrapped his arms around her, pressing a chaste kiss to her forehead.

"Stop being so lovey dovey! It's sick!" Ten hollered, clicking his tongue in disgust before walking further into the festival— past the entrance.

"You're just jealous," Hwa Young called back, releasing her grip. Before she could walk away, Renjun intertwined their fingers together, placing it cozily in the front pocket of his green jacket— matching her own outfit. "Thank you," She gushed, grinning happily.

The pair continued walking, catching up to Mark, Mari and Donghyuck's side. "Mari, you wanna hang with aunty and uncle?" Hwa Young asked in a bright voice, attracting the attention of the child.

Mari nodded, "Yes, Yes,Yes!" She raised her hands up in the air as she jumped up and down. Instantly, Renjun unweaved their fingers and crouched down to Mari. He picked her up, placing loving small pecks on her cheek.

"You're so adorable, way better than your dad," He mumbled, lifting her to his right— placing her on his hip.

"I heard that," Mark grumbled, glancing at the chinese.

"We're gonna kidnap your child!" Hwa Young yelled, beginning to walk ahead to the game booths.

The father nodded, a playful grin on his face. "Don't lose her!"

"Don't lose Hyuck!" Renjun retaliated, looking back over his shoulder, sticking his tongue out with Mari copying his actions.

The trio trailed slowly towards the game area, Mari babbling about her day yesterday spent with Ten, and how ironically good he is at taking care of children, though expressing his distaste in having his own.

"And then, Uncle Johnny came into the room and they kissed!" The little girl squealed excitedly, clapping her hands.

The two adults froze in their steps, heads snapping in each other's direction. Their widened eyes told everything. For a few moments a silence blanketed over them. It was until the reality dawned upon them that their melodious laughter fell from their lips.

"They're dating?" Hwa Young whispered giddily, taking Mari's little hands in hers as she jumped up and down in excitement. The younger nodded her head— the same smile on her lips.

"I guess it's a secret," Renjun mused, glancing at his side — where Ten, Johnny and Taeyong were in line for Cotton Candy, Johnny's hand brushing against Ten's hand discreetly.

"Mari, you can't tell anyone else too," Hwa Young whispered cutely to the little girl, finger pressed tightly to her lips.

"Awh, you're family is absolutely adorable!" A stranger commented, her smile beaming at the three.

Hwa Young froze, her cheeks burning a bright crimson as she began to ramble out. "Sorry, but—"

Nonchalantly, Renjun cut her off, a warm grin spread across his face. "Thank you, they're the cutest aren't they?"