Unintentionally || NCT Lucas *HIATUS*

-Chapter 3-

Y/N's P.O.V

Lucas smashed his palms against the lockers, trapping me between his arms. Hopefully, everyone was in their respective classes and the hallway was empty.

Yukhei stared in my shocked eyes for some seconds before speaking.

Lucas : Don't avoid me.
Y/N : I'm no-
Lucas : What is going on?

He looked hurt. I couldn't understand why, and his eyes were killing me. I felt even smaller than I already was under his stare. I did purposely avoid him, for a good reason, but I didn't know it would make him feel that way.

Y/N : I'm sorry...
Lucas : I don't need any apologies, I need an answer Y/N.
Y/N :Well... I need an answer about something too.
Lucas : What is it?
Y/N : How did you get so comfortable with me in, like, 5 days...?

He stood there in silence, searching for his words.

Lucas's P.O.V

I can't answer to her question. How did I get this familiar with her? I have absolutely no idea.

Lucas : I... don't know...

We stared awkwardly in each other's eyes until she began speaking.

Y/N : I'm avoiding you because I'm afraid I'll lower your reputation...
Lucas : Wait- What is this nonsense?
Y/N : What nonsense?
Lucas : Why would I put my reputation before you?
Y/N : Isn't it more important?
Lucas : Of course not!

I removed my hands from the lockers. Y/N was smiling like crazy. Don't get me wrong, I was too.

Y/N : Thank you.
Lucas : W-we should go...

Luckily, we went to class just before the teacher came. Some students were giving us questioning stares, especially that one girl Y/N talked me about many times.

I was really bored during class, I searched something to occupy myself until I lent my eyes on Y/N. My world suddenly stopped. I couldn't help but stare at her and observe her features. Her small reddish nose, her thin lips, her hair falling slighlty on her shoulders, her concentrate expressions while she wrote notes... Everything just seemed so perfect about her at that moment.

??? : Wong Yukhei, concentrate on the lesson young man.

My thoughts were interrupted by the teacher scolding me. I slightly bowed in sign of apology after coming back to reality as I heard Y/N letting out a small laugh. Her cute giggles echoed in my head and gave me even more difficulties to concentrate.

-4 hours later, lunch time-

Finally! I'm so hungry! I looked at Y/N packing her stuff really quickly.

Lucas : So... Do you want to eat with me?
Y/N : I'm sorry Lucas but I actually have something to do today. I'll try to hurry so I can join you but I can't promise you anything.
Lucas : Don't skip lunch like that, it's important to eat well.

Y/N's P.O.V

Y/N : I'll eat with you tomorrow for sure, okay? Bye~

He really is so adorable to take care of me like that but I really have to see Mark, I need some explanations.

I got out of the classroom waving at Lucas and texted Mark to meet me behind the school. He agreed and I waited for him there.

Mark's P.O.V

I was just about to go to the cafeteria when I received Y/N's text. I agreed to see her to clear up some things. I arrived behind the school to meet her. I knew exactly why she wanted to meet me and it was killing me not to be able to explain myself for several days. I was stressed but kind of relieved we could talk.

Y/N : So... What is this?

I... I didn't know what to say first. I stuttered until I started to actually pronounce a whole sentence.

Mark : I-it's my fault, I shouldn't have attracted attention on me... b-but I swear it wasn't intentional!
Y/N : You promised me you would never attract attention so you would protect yourself...

I broke a promise who really meant a lot to my sister and I felt very bad for doing so... We argued for a long time before we calmed down.

Mark : I'm sorry... I-I will fix it, I pro-
Y/N : Don't promise me something impossible. I just want you to remember we have to keep everything a secret, I... I just want to protect you.

She's right, I can't do anything to fix it.

Mark : I'll handle this, no one will find out about anything. Please trust me.
Y/N : I trust you, but I'm begging you to be careful.

Y/N's P.O.V

He patted my head lightly.

Mark : Go eat now.
Y/N : Okay. Thank you Mark.

Mark went away and so did I. I looked at the time and realised I didn't have enough time to eat lunch and headed straight to class.

I was surprisingly welcomed by a slap when I entered. I looked up at the person, holding my cheek.

Chaerin : What the heck are you doing with Lucas? I told you to help me get myself with him, not you. Don't forget you've only got 2 days left.

I just nodded, my head hanging low while I tried holding my tears that would eventually fall anyways. Chaerin went out of the classroom, leaving me standing here between the hallway and the class. At first, that's what I thought but I realised I wasn't alone when a soft voice pierced through my ears.

??? : Are you okay? I'm sorry I couldn't intervene.

I looked shyly behind me to see a worried Jungwoo.

Y/N : I-it's okay... I know you couldn't do anything.
Jungwoo : Does it hurt?

He touched my cheek lightly, examining it.

Y/N : A bit but there's nothing serious, it's just a slap.

He patted my head, reassuring me. This human being is too soft for this harsh world, he cares about everyone and everything.

Lucas's P.O.V

I was in the hallway on my way back to class as I finished eating lunch, expecting Y/N to be here so I could give her some food I kept for her.

As I approached my respective classroom, I saw a guy talking to Y/N in the distance. I had to admit I felt a ounce of jealousy without any real reason. I sped up my pace to reach them. Y/N noticed me and waved at me with a small smile. The guy next to her seemed a bit confused but not in a bad way.

Lucas : Y/N-ah, I brought you some food~ Eat well and don't skip lunch tomorrow as well.
Y/N : Aww, you didn't have to... Thank you~

She took the food and started eating it. That silent guy seemed a bit hesitant to approach me and didn't look comfortable as he still tried to smile politely. I extended my arm for a handshake.

Lucas : Hello, I'm Wong Yukhei but call me Lucas.

He shook my hand shyly before introducing himself as well.

Jungwoo : Kim Jungwoo...

Y/N suddenly spoke up, her mouth full of food.

Y/N : Jungwoo is my childhood friend~ Excuse him, he doesn't talk much.
Jungwoo : You're the one saying that? You're the most shy here Y/N~

Jungwoo grinned as Y/N hit his arm playfully. They both began bickering like kids. I felt even more jealous seeing them so close to each other.

I was still staring at them when something caught my eye and alarmed me : I noticed a bruise on Y/N's collarbone. My mind went off. It didn't look like a hickey or whatever, but it still was a severe and big bruise as if something or someone hit her really hard.

I came back to reality when I felt something poking my cheek that was actually Y/N's finger.

Y/N : Lucas, are you okay?

I never felt so worried in my life and asked her what happened, taking her by surprise.

Lucas: How'd you get that bruise..?