Dormmates | NCT Jaehyun

Chapter 11

Students everywhere. Literally. Everywhere.

It was the day before annual school festival. Every student was busy with their rehearsals and their own tasks.

The student council members were in the auditorium, decorating the stage. There were also students from other clubs waiting for rehearsals, including Jaehyun.

"Y/N is decorating the stage. She's so cute when she's serious!"

Jaehyun took a glance to see a student talking to his friend.

"Aren't you afraid of Yuta if he finds out?"

"He doesn't care about her anymore! The one she's close to now is Jaehyun."

The eavesdropper was happy that the students acknowledges that he is close to you, but frowned at how they said he's your best friend rather than boyfriend.

"Let me do it pleaseee!"

A familiar voice brought his attention to the front stage. Jaehyun peeked through the curtains to see you and Doyoung hanging up decorations. He let out a laugh watching both of you bicker then turned away to look for Mark.

"Nah uh. You're not doing it." Doyoung shook his head firmly.

The balloons were finally pumped. Streamers and balloons were all over, waiting to be hung on the stage.

You whined at Doyoung to let you be the one to climb up the ladder, but him, being the mother, said that it's dangerous for you.

"But I didn't help anything! The pump was too heavy for me to lift and you did everything!"

"You're too short to hang them so let me do it too."

"Yah!" The look of disbelief was all over your face.

The older boy only shrugged, "Are you thirsty?"

You shook your head.

"Wait here, I'll just take a sip of water."

Doyoung went to the water dispenser only to run into Jaehyun.

"Oh? You came to rehearse?"

"Yeah, I'm having a solo performance, it's a surprise, don't tell Y/N."

"Maybe you should tell that to Mark or Haechan first. They're literally microphones."

Jaehyun laughed, "Where's Y/N though?"

"At the front stage waiting for me."

Turning around, Jaehyun saw you climbing up the ladder. He had a bad feeling about it so he quietly approached. Before he could reach the ladder, you already waver, so he instantly ran to it.

You closed your eyes ready for your impact, but you felt yourself landing on a pair of muscular strong arms, carrying you firmly in bridal style.

Jaehyun looked down at you.

The way you bit your lip, the way your watery eyes stared at his, the way you clutched so tightly onto him for dear life after you realize it was him.

He knew that he wants to protect you for his whole life.

Jaehyun knew that he wants you, and only you.

"Are you alright?!" He held your waist as you stood back on your feet. His eyes gazing at you worriedly yet softly.

You looked around only to realize everyone had came out from their spot upon the loud commotion.

Receiving a nod, Jaehyun was still not convinced, "Do you need to go to the nurse office?"

Before you answered him, a voice exclaimed as the figure approached, "Yah I told you to not climb up there!"

"I'm sorry..." You muttered.

Doyoung and Jaehyun softened upon your guiltiness.

"Alright, at least you're not hurt, your safety is priority okay?"

Jaehyun smiled softly as he stared at you with his dimples. The unbelievable was that he held your head and placed a kiss onto your forehead. Everyone gasped while whispering to each other.

You opened your mouth to speak but nothing came out, Jaehyun only looked at you adoringly.

Doyoung coughed before starting to usher the students back to the backstage.

Jaehyun smirked at how red you were, despite his ears redder than your face.