Camp Dream

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"Okay is everyone ready?" Everyone replies with a "Yes," the main counselor smiles. 

"Remember, stay with someone at all times."

 everyone nods their heads and Donghyuck looks down at his sketchbook and camera. He also liked taking pictures when he's not drawing. Someone stood in front of Donghyuck and he looked up and saw Mark. "Wanna be my partner?" Mark asks.

Donghyuck smiles softly and nods his head. Mark slips his hands into the tan's and they walk off with the other groups. "Do not touch anything that looks dangerous, Jaemin." the male's mouth drops. "Why are you directing it to me?" He asks. "Cause you almost petted a sleeping bear," Mark says. "Really?" Donghyuck whispers to Mark. "Yeah, he was really stupid back then."

Donghyuck giggles and Mark smiles. He's happy he can make the younger not feel miserable at camp. Maybe he wouldn't hate this year as much as he did for the past couple of years.

"Sunshine be careful," Mark chuckles as he helps Donghyuck down from a rock. "Sunshine?" Mark's face heats up. "I-It slipped out," Donghyuck giggles and tugs Mark's hand so they can catch up to the others. "It's fine, I like it." 

Mark smiles but it drops. "Oh come on," he whines. "Stop being a baby Mark, you've done this a million times," the counselor says. "Mark, you go in front," Donghyuck says.

Mark nods his head and walks in front of him, still holding his hand. "You won't fall if that's what you're scared of," Mark says. "But I'm clumsy, yes I will," Donghyuck says.

Mark crosses the stream and helps Donghyuck off the last rock. "See wasn't hard," Mark says. "Shush, Simba," Donghyuck mumbles walking off. "Wait!" Mark laughs running after him.

They got back to the camp and Donghyuck sat on a bench. "You tired?" Mark asks. "What? Oh no, I could go again," Donghyuck answers. Mark sits next to the younger and looks at his camera. "You're really good at pictures," Mark complements. "Thanks," Donghyuck says. "Alright everyone, get cleaned up and head to the dining hall for dinner."

Everyone nods their head and Jaemin drags Donghyuck to their cabin. 

"So." 

Mark looks at Jeno. "Do you like him?" Mark rolls his eyes. "No, I just want to be friends," Mark answers. 

Later after dinner, Donghyuck was sitting in bed while everyone else was sleeping. He was reading the same book but it was new. He didn't know how he got it, but he was happy with it. Someone stirred in his sleep and he glanced up, seeing Mark slowly sitting up. "What are you doing?" Mark asks, his voice hoarse. "Reading," Donghyuck answers going back to his book.

Donghyuck glanced over and saw legs. He looked up and blushed. There was a shirtless, sleepy, Mark looking at him. Mark pulls the covers over Donghyuck, pulled him out a little, laid him down, took the book and closed it. He set the book down and moved Donghyuck's bangs out of his eyes. "Night sunshine," Mark says. "Night...Simba," Donghyuck says.

Mark smiles and he walks back to his bed. Donghyuck lays on his side and falls asleep.

_tbc_