where the sun seeps in|| NCT oneshots[bxb]

1118- mk.l + l.dh

"1118" a Mark x Haechan story
Fluff or Angst?
[character death]
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Lee Donghyuck is the most beautiful man in Mark's eyes. His eyes, nose, lips, hair... everything about him made Mark smile. His laughter was the best thing about him, though. The way it filled a whole room, and it was so contagious they would have giggle fits for hours.

Mark wasn't the best at showing his love for Donghyuck. He would flick his forehead when he got too close or make an annoyed face when he was making a joke. It wasn't like he meant it, he truly wanted Donghyuck to know he loved him.

They shared a friend group. Seven boys who referred to themselves as the "Dreamies", Jaemin had said it was because they all had big dreams for their lives. Mark thought it was dumb, but his mind was quickly changed when he saw how happy the name had made Donghyuck.

"Haechan." Donghyuck spoke with a smile.

Mark nods slowly. Not fully understanding what it meant.

"Because I'm as bright as the sun. It's a perfect nickname." He continued, smiling as bright as the sun. Renjun was the one who came up with it, he had said it fit the boy better than his real name.

"I'm not calling you that, Hyuck." Mark rolled his eyes, deep down knowing it was because the nickname 'Hyuck' had become his favourite thing to say.

Donghyuck whined, throwing his hands forward to grab at Mark's arm."Come on- you've been calling me Hyuck for 13 years, don't you wanna switch it up a little?"

"Those 13 years are exactly why I'm not calling you Haechan. You really think I can just switch it up after calling you a certain way since I was 3?" Mark scoffed, shoving Donghyuck's shoulder playfully.

"You're no fun, I hate you."

Mark could take that. He always took it, no matter how much his heart clenched in his chest. It wasn't easy telling your best friend you've been in love with them since 4th grade.

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November 18th, 2018. That was the day M̶a̶r̶k̶ Donghyuck gained some courage.

"I sent in my college essay last week and my mom told me to send out at least 15 more." Chenle frowned, dropping the pencil in his hand to let out a dramatic huff.

The seven boys sat around Mark's bedroom, school work or college essays thrown about as they complained about adulthood. The youngest of them, Jisung, has yet to turn 18, but that didn't mean he wasn't going to complain for the rest of them as well.

Jeno laughed loudly. "Dude, I already got an acceptance letter. What took you so long?"

"Oh my god, you got in?" Renjun's jaw dropped, congratulating Jeno when he confirmed he did in fact get into his dream college. Reaching across Jaemin's body to pat the boy on the back and send him a thumbs up.

Mark stood up from his spot on the floor suddenly. "I've gotta use the bathroom." He announced before leaving the room.

He didn't actually have to. He was just having a hard time focussing on the conversation when his heart was beating from his chest every time he glanced in Donghyuck's direction. It was getting out of hand at this point. He's been keeping his feelings hidden for basically 10 years now and he doesn't think his heart can take it anymore.

"Mark?" The said boy was startled, turning to see Donghyuck standing in the hallway with him. "Sorry... I just- you didn't seem yourself in there so I wanted to check on you. Are you alright?" His face was pulled into a frown, thumbs fiddling together.