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

Stay With Me P.152 (Renten)💖

It was a warm summer evening in Seoul, and the NCT members had gathered at their shared dormitory to celebrate the launch of NCT 2020. The excitement in the air was palpable as they laughed, chatted, and reminisced about their journey in the world of K-pop. Among the members, Ten and Renjun had a unique bond that had developed over the years, one that went beyond friendship. Ten, the Thai-born dancer, had always been there for Renjun since the beginning of their NCT journey. Renjun, the soft-spoken Chinese member of NCT Dream, was the youngest of the group, and Ten had naturally taken on a protective role. It wasn't long before the members and fans affectionately started referring to Ten as Renjun's "mother." And in many ways, Ten embraced this role wholeheartedly.

As the evening wore on, Ten couldn't help but feel a mixture of emotions. He looked around at his fellow members, many of whom had grown up right before his eyes. They had all come so far since their debut, and Ten was immensely proud of each and every one of them. But there was one person in particular who had captured his thoughts that evening—Renjun.

Ten and Renjun sat together on the couch, their shoulders touching as they watched their friends enjoy themselves. Renjun had grown into a confident young man, and Ten couldn't help but marvel at how much he had changed since their debut. It was as if time had slipped through their fingers, leaving behind the remnants of memories and the promise of the future.

"You know," Ten began, his voice soft and contemplative, "I can't believe how much you've grown, Renjun. It feels like just yesterday we were rookies trying to find our place in this crazy industry."

Renjun turned to look at Ten, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, it's been quite a journey, hasn't it? But we made it, and I couldn't have asked for a better hyung than you, Ten."

Ten felt a warm rush of affection wash over him. He had always cared deeply for Renjun, but lately, those feelings had taken on a different hue. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but there was something about Renjun that tugged at his heartstrings.

As the night went on, the members decided to play a game of truth or dare. Ten and Renjun found themselves sitting next to each other, their legs touching under the coffee table. The atmosphere was playful, and laughter filled the room as the dares got more ridiculous.

"Okay, Ten, truth or dare?" Jaehyun, one of their fellow members, asked with a mischievous grin.

Ten contemplated for a moment before replying, "Truth."

Jaehyun leaned in, his eyes dancing with curiosity. "Do you have any secrets you've been keeping from us?"

Ten chuckled nervously, not wanting to reveal too much. "Well, not really secrets, but... I guess there's something I've been thinking about lately."

The room fell silent as all eyes turned to Ten. He cleared his throat, suddenly feeling self-conscious. "I mean, it's nothing major. It's just... I've been feeling really nostalgic, you know? Especially about NCT Dream. They've all grown up so much, and it's hard to believe that Renjun, our little maknae, is all grown up now."