famous - nct, markhyuck

♪ 21 ♪

"it's here." donghyuck stated in a monotone voice as the car he was seated in pulled out in front of his apartment building.

the super m manager parked the car on the pavement before turning around and looking at donghyuck who was seated on the backseat next to mark. lucas had been asked to stay behind at sm entertainment for a while, meaning he couldn't accompany donghyuck back home. and as much as mark knew donghyuck may not want to have anything to do with him at the moment, he couldn't prevent himself from joining him in this awkward car ride.

"let's go over the rules one last time." the manager stated, looking at donghyuck who was sulking on the backseat of the car. "you have my number and must message me every single time to leave your house. try not to leave it on your own, because you never know who could follow you. call me to pick you up whenever you want to get to the super m dorm. also, you have lucas' number, you two can talk as you please and organise dates the way you'd like. we suggest at least once a week, but we'll be organising some on our side. and if you've ever approached by someone with a camera or a mic, never use violence and always be polite. understood?"

"yes." donghyuck mumbled. he felt like he had heard these rules ten times already since it had been announced that he would be dating lucas.

after his breakdown in meeting room 100, donghyuck had been requested to wipe his tears and go to the shooting room where he was dressed and put makeup on for a photoshoot.

they took pictures of him, and then couple pictures of him and lucas, both of them fakely smiling as if everything was alright and if they were the happiest couple on the planet. but once again it was nothing but lies...

"i'll text you everything, and i'll call whenever something important that you should know comes up."the manager continued. "please, always keep your phone on with the ringtone."

"can i go now?" donghyuck asked, looking at his apartment building.

"sure. goodbye, donghyuck. see you around."

the boy didn't even tell goodbye to the super m manager as he stepped out of the car, slamming the door shut rather violently. mark was quick to get out of the car as well after warning his manager.

the idol jogged until he reached donghyuck who was about to enter the building.

"what are you doing here?" donghyuck asked, opening the door and slipping inside.

"making sure you make it home safely." mark replied, entering the building as well.

"i'm safe, you can go." donghyuck declared, crossing the corridor and walking up the stairs to reach his apartment.

"donghyuck..."

"what now?!" the fanboy abruptly turned around, facing mark and allowing the idol to notice the fresh tears that were forming into his eyes.

mark bit his bottom lip, looking carefully at donghyuck's pained features. he didn't deserve any of this...

"i'm so sorry..." mark voiced out before pulling donghyuck in a hug, making the tanned male break down in tears once again.

"w-why does this happen to me...?" donghyuck asked, his voice being muffled because his head was buried against mark's neck. "i-i... i just want a normal life..."

"i know, donghyuck..." mark's hand caressed donghyuck's nape while his other arm pressed the boy tightly against him.

"i-i shouldn't h-have accepted your number..." donghyuck sniffled. "i-i shouldn't have t-texted you..."