secrets (little taeyong)

Chapter 4

Author's POV

The atmosphere within NCT remained charged with the unspoken tension that had festered between Taeyong, Doyoung, and Jaehyun. As jealousy cast its shadows, Taeyong found himself caught in the crossfire of unresolved emotions. The weight of secrecy and the fear of judgment weighed heavily on his shoulders.

One restless night, the turmoil within Taeyong escalated, and the stress of navigating the delicate balance between his littlespace and the growing rift among the members became too much to bear. In the quiet hours when the dorm was cloaked in darkness, Taeyong, unable to sleep, found himself seeking refuge in his littlespace once more.

The room, dimly lit by the soft glow of a nightlight, became a haven of innocence as Taeyong clutched his teddy bear and embraced the comforting familiarity of his littlespace. However, this time, the joy was tainted by the lingering apprehension of unresolved conflicts.

As he regressed further into his littlespace, the vulnerability that had remained hidden surfaced with a surge of emotion. Taeyong, overwhelmed by the weight of his secret and the strain within the group, slipped into a more vulnerable state of littlespace – a regressed age of 5 months.

In the midst of the night, Taeyong's room echoed with the hushed sounds of a childlike sob, the weight of his emotions escaping through tears. The teddy bear, once a source of comfort, now bore witness to the raw vulnerability that Taeyong kept concealed from the world.

Unbeknownst to Taeyong, the sound of his quiet cries reached the ears of another member. Johnny, who had been alerted by the muffled sobs, approached Taeyong's room with concern etched on his face. He knocked gently, his voice a gentle whisper through the door.

"Taeyong, are you okay? Can I come in?"

There was a hesitant pause before Taeyong, still in the depths of his littlespace, managed a small nod. Johnny entered the room, finding Taeyong curled up on his bed, the teddy bear tightly clutched to his chest.

"Hey, what's going on?" Johnny asked softly, his concern genuine.

Taeyong, struggling to find the words, finally spoke in a shaky voice. "It's just... everything. The secrets, the tensions. I don't know how to handle it anymore."

Johnny sat beside Taeyong, offering a comforting presence. "You don't have to carry everything alone, Taeyong. We're a team, and we're here for each other."

The vulnerability of the moment allowed Taeyong to open up, revealing the complexities of his littlespace and the strain it caused. Johnny listened with empathy, understanding the weight of Taeyong's hidden struggles.

As the night unfolded, Johnny became a silent pillar of support for Taeyong. The shared vulnerability forged a bond that transcended the unspoken tensions within the group. Together, they navigated the challenges of acceptance and understanding, creating a space where Taeyong could express the intricacies of his littlespace without judgment.

The morning light found NCT on a precipice of change. The shadows of jealousy and secrecy had not dissipated completely, but the shared vulnerability between Taeyong and Johnny became a flicker of hope – a testament to the resilience of friendships within the group.

As the sun rose, casting its warm glow over the dorm, Taeyong emerged from the depths of his littlespace. The night had been a journey of self-discovery and shared understanding, a pivotal moment that set the stage for healing within NCT. The unspoken tensions still lingered, but the whispers of acceptance and support echoed through the dawn, signaling a new chapter in their shared journey.