Stay With Me (Short One-Shots) (NCT X NCT)

Stay With Me P.145 (Renxiao) 💖

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the practice room where WayV was wrapping up their rehearsal. Xiaojun, Renjun, and Chenle, members of NCT and close friends of WayV, had stopped by to hang out with the group after their own schedule. The bond between these three had grown strong over the years, especially between Xiaojun and Renjun, who both shared the ability to speak Chinese. They often found solace in each other's company amid the bustling world of K-pop.

As the members of WayV wiped the sweat from their brows, Hendery couldn't help but raise an eyebrow mischievously. "You know," he began, a playful glint in his eye, "Xiaojun and Renjun are practically inseparable these days. Are you guys sure you're not secretly dating or something?"

Lucas chuckled, his deep voice filling the room. "Yeah, seriously. I mean, you two are always together. It's like you're joined at the hip."

Xiaojun felt a flush of embarrassment creep up his neck, and he shot Renjun a quick glance. The two of them had grown incredibly close since Xiaojun's debut in WayV. They spent countless hours together, not just because of their shared language but because they genuinely enjoyed each other's company. They'd always been open and affectionate, but the teasing from their friends had a way of making their interactions feel different, more charged.

Renjun, who was usually quick with a witty retort, found himself at a loss for words. He felt his cheeks heat up as he stammered, "W-What? No, it's not like that at all!"

Kun, the calming presence among the WayV members, decided to chime in with a sly smile. "Come on, guys, don't be shy. We're just teasing. But hey, if you ever do decide to date, we'll be your biggest supporters."

As the room erupted into laughter, Xiaojun and Renjun exchanged another glance, this one lingering longer than the last. There was something unspoken between them, something that had been building for a while. And in that moment, amidst the laughter and teasing, they both realized that their feelings for each other ran deeper than friendship.

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Later that day, when the sun had dipped below the horizon, Xiaojun and Renjun found themselves sitting on a quiet rooftop away from the prying eyes of their friends. The stars above twinkled in the night sky, creating a serene backdrop for the conversation they were about to have.

Xiaojun couldn't help but fidget with the hem of his shirt, his heart pounding in his chest. Renjun, always perceptive, noticed his friend's unease and gently placed a hand on Xiaojun's shoulder. "What's on your mind, Xiaojun?"

Taking a deep breath, Xiaojun looked into Renjun's eyes, his voice trembling slightly. "You know what they said back there? About us dating?"

Renjun nodded, a small smile playing at the corner of his lips. "Yeah, I heard. They're just teasing, you know. We've been through that before."

Xiaojun swallowed hard, his throat dry. "Renjun, it's not just teasing for me. I've... I've had these feelings for a while now. I can't deny them any longer."