oneshots • nctdream x aespa

stage light 🐻⭐️

It was nearing the end of summer vacation, and so Minjeong goes on a trip with her boyfriend, Donghyuck, as well. They both spent a week in the coastal countryside, and to add to that, it was their first trip as a couple. From almost drowning to allergic reactions and the best food in the world, she was sure that these would be memories that she would never forget.

It was the last night before heading home, and the couple was watching the fireworks on the beach silently, just admiring the gorgeous view.

"I don't want to leave," Winter sighed, breaking the silence.

"Yeah," Haechan agreed, frowning. "I wish this could last forever."

"I'm already planning for next summer," she joked, turning to him to see that he was already looking at her. He leaned closer to ruffle her already messed-up hair from the ocean breeze. The way his face was illuminated by the colourful flames of the fireworks made him look like a prince. They were both just staring at each other, seemingly thinking of the same thing.

"Winter," Haechan said delicately, making her heart melt.

"Hm?" she replied, shortening the empty space between them. He was speaking so softly that she was afraid to miss a word.

"You look especially pretty under the moonlight," he said, smiling.

"Corny much?" Winter laughed, punching his arm lightly.

"Just for you," Haechan answered, holding her small face in his hand. "I love you."

Even though they were together, she always felt like a high school girl fawning over her crush when she was around him. Minjeong prayed the darkness would hide the redness that crept up on her cheeks. "I love you too." She reciprocated without hesitation.

He lifted her chin slightly as her heart rate quickened. Winter gingerly placed her hands on his chest and closed her eyes.

"Cute," he whispered to himself before closing in. With the fireworks above them and the sounds of the ocean slapping against the sand gently just a few feet away, she stored yet another memory into the vast collection to reminisce about years from now.

"Cut! That was art!"

Minjeong and Donghyuck instantly pulled away from each other, panting. A string of saliva hung between them, and she found herself unable to take her eyes off of the leading actor.

"That was so natural! I've never seen two stars work so well together! Let's take ten!"