NCT Dream One Shots

Back to Zero (Markhyuck)

Dear Mark,

Empty. It was all empty before you happened to me. But when you came in my life, everything is like Mathematics. My zero became positive. Positive 1, positive 2, positive 3, positive infinity, all I know is everything turned positive. In this world that lacks direction, you sculpted a railway for me. My sharpened pencil that hasn't been touched for a while, is again in my hand being used for doodling your name. You are precious. You are cute. You're a lovely little thing that bumped me while I was staring in a blank. But then, I would love to fall in the ground for million times If that's what I get from bumping into you. I remember how I would sing for you. I would always sit beside you and sing my heart out then tell you I was just practicing, not singing for you. You then will act like I'm disturbing you for singing so loudly but your face would be telling the other way. I can only tell one thing, I was in a pool of happiness, hoping I could drown. But then, even a pool can rot if abandoned. That's what I am when you left. My positive infinity went backwards to negative eternity. My railway you made got flooded, and I'm now rowing my boat in this sea of negativity, hoping I could atleast, get back to zero.

-HC☺

A tear fell from Mark's eyes as he read the letter from HC. He was really mad at himself. For all those times they were together, he never noticed how important he is to Haechan. He see him the same way, but he only thought about how they aren't meant for each other. He only thought that HC would never date a guy and how embarassing it would be to confess to him. He never thought about fighting for their love and chose to stay away to get away from his feelings.
He got up from his chair. No, he couldn't just let things end like that. They love each other and they must do something about it. As his feet reaches the wide road, he started running as fast as he can. Full speed, not caring about people staring weirdly at him. He even tripped for several times but not a single fall stopped him from standing up and running again. He wanted to see Haechan so badly. Every step is making him miss everything about Haechan. His heart is getting heavier as thoughts of Haechan crying flashes on his mind. He's very much overwhelmed, not knowing what to do and how to feel. He became too unconscious to notice the person walking mindlessly as he turns left.

"Ooooooooch! Why the hell are you running mindlessly?!" The tone of the person was so mad. Mark could've thought he was troubled except that the voice was too familiar. That tone of annoyance, was too familiar. Without even looking, he could tell he found the man he's running for.
"Hey you! Why don't you get your mind back and help me here?" Without uttering a single word, Mark reached out Haechan's arms and pulled him up. To Haechan's shock, Mark didn't help him to stand up but pulled to a tight hug. The pull was too forceful that he could be outbalanced again if not about the hug being so tight. Haechan was so confused. What about the hug? Is Mark to guilty that he could've died from bumping into him? His back hurts and wanted to complain so bad, but how could he complain if he's in between of his love's arm? He couldn't help but to enjoy the moment.
"Donghyuck-ah, sorry I was too coward to tell you this before and I was too blind not to see what I really mean for you. I hope this isn't too late, I love you." Mark said as he breaks the hug. For the first time, Haechan wasn't sure of what to say. "A-are you joking?!" Mark couldn't help but to smile. He could see clearly how flustered HC is and he finds it cute. "When did I ever joke? I'm a part of jenojam squad, you sure know that" Mark answered wanting to lighten up the mood. "Yeah, obviously you are because this joke is so damn not funny!" Haechan started walking but before he could get a meter away, Mark held into his left hand and pulled him to a soft, romantic kiss. From that, he knew Mark wasn't joking. It was real!
As they are walking side by side back to their dorm, Haechan suddenly thought of something. "By the way Mark, I'm still mad at you for bumping me! I think my back broke and you didn't even say sorry!" He said, hoping Mark would offer him a piggyback ride. "Hehehe! Just let it pass, besides, you've written in your letter that you would love to fall in the ground for million times If that's what you get from bumping into me" Mark answered cutely, even giggling a bit. Haechan's eyes widened and stopped walking.
"Markkeu, I love you for real but I didn't write any  letter".

"Huh? I came here rushing to you, realizing things because of the letter! If not you then who wrote it???”

"Ah, Mark Hyung, Haechan hyung, aren't you going to thank me?"   A deep voice was suddenly heard from behind.

"Jisung Paaaaaaaaaark?!"