NCT One-Shots

Beautiful|JaemSung

Jaemin x Jisung

Jaemin paces around backstage, full of anxiety. Some of his cast-mates have confused it for stage-fright, but no, Jaemin loves being on stage, and that's one of the things they look forward to. The only problem is that this is the first time his boyfriend will be in the audience.

And this is the first time Jisung will see them in a dress.

Jaemin is always careful describing his roles, being sure to use vague language so Jisung won't have any idea what he wears. What they enjoy wearing. Makeup is easier, since it's a given that all of them will wear some type of beauty product to look their absolute best on stage, though Jaemin still dances around saying it directly. Jisung doesn't seem to notice or perhaps he doesn't mind, but his lack of negative reaction still isn't enough to calm Jaemin.

One of his friends sends him a smile, obviously meant to be reassuring. Jaemin smiles back, though it doesn't hide their nerves at all. He takes more deep breaths and tries to get into his role, hoping that if they don't think, they'll forget about who's in the audience.

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Once Jaemin is backstage, all his apprehension is back. He knows Jisung is coming to see him, hopefully just to congratulate them like a good boyfriend and not question what the hell he's just seen. 

Jaemin sits in front of the mirror, trying to hide behind his cast-mates and their acquaintances who've also come backstage. Jisung finds him quickly anyways, which would be endearing if Jaemin wasn't about to freak out. Jisung doesn't look disgusted though. To their surprise (and relief), he's smiling.

Jisung hands Jaemin the bouquet of roses and pulls Jaemin into a hug. Jaemin takes what must be his fortieth deep breath and waits for Jisung to say something.

 "You look beautiful." Jisung gives them a once-over like he's proving he means the whole thing. "Is that what you've been hiding from me?"

"I wasn't sure how you'd take it", Jaemin admits.

"I love it. And I love you."

"I love you too."

"Can I ask you a question?" Jaemin nods and Jisung gestures to his entire ensemble. "Do you like this? Do you wanna dress like this outside of the play?" Jaemin nods shyly. "Do you have that stuff or do you have to buy it?"

"I've been saving up for some things online and I saw this store-"

"We'll go after this."

Jaemin blinks, unsure if they heard correctly. "Wait, what?"

"Well, part of your hesitancy was me, right? And then the money for all of it."

Jaemin continues staring, stunned for a few seconds and then asks, "Aren't I gonna look weird in the store?"

"I'll take care of that."

"What do you mean?"

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"Jisung, what are you doing?"

"Shopping?"

Jaemin glances at the rapidly-growing pile of clothing and then back up at Jisung. "Are you gonna buy any of that?"

"Of course."

"Are you gonna wear any of that?"

"I did come across a matching hoodie and sweatpants that look comfortable." Jisung holds up one of the three perfumes. "Plus I actually like these scents."