NCT short imagines

Charity

N.Jaemin
Charity
Word count: 1097

Y/N's POV

"Y/n! We should do this!" My friend showed me something on her phone of some charity work. We both love to help other people. "When is it?" I asked. "Next week Tuesday, it's not far from here. Please come with me." I nod. "Of course I'll come. You pick me up or should I drive?" I asked. "I'll, oh this is going to be fun. I can't wait to see these little kids."

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I was getting ready. I just wore something simple, knowing I'll get another shirt from the organisation. I wore my hair in a bun and was ready to go. Y/f/n was already outside in the car, I rushed to her and got in. "Uh, is it okay if I pick up someone else? He's also doing this charity work and he asked if he can drive with us, it'll be fun." I nod, not knowing who this guy was but it doesn't matter. I'd meet him anyway, if it's not now then it would've been there at the organisation.

Y/f/n stopped in front of an apartment building and called the guy to say we're here. "How long do you know him?" I asked. "I only met him once at another place, and we found out we're doing the same work again so it's easier to carpool. But he's fun and sweet, don't worry. You'll like him." I got curious with her words. When the door of the building opened I saw him walk out. "Na Jaemin?" I asked my friend. "You forgot I was friends with him in middle school? I don't want him to be here now, it's too awkward."

"Thank you for picking me up, it's been so long. How have you been?" He asks y/f/n, he doesn't even look at me or say anything. It's not that we ended our friendship in a bad way, we just lost contact when I went to another school. I haven't talked with him ever since. "I'm fine, thanks. By the way, this is y/n. I know her ever since high school." He looks at me and shows a small smile. "Y/n, right. Hi. Now let's go we don't want to be late!" This couldn't get any more awkward. The car drive was so silent.

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Once we arrived we met the other workers. We got ready and then went to the big room with all the kids. I was already in awe when I saw them. It's important helping them because they are our future. We first got to know them. They're so sweet and nice. "I heard we're going to be in groups to do some nice activity with the kids, I hope we can stay together. That's be extra fun for not only us but also these cuties." My friend tells me. "I hope so too but if we're not together it doesn't matter, we're here for the kids after all."

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"Y/n and Jaemin will come with you guys." I looked up and saw Jaemin standing. Oh no. Just remember, you're doing this for the kids. We both walk to the group and take them with us for some activity outside. "Hello everyone! We're going to have so much fun together!" Jaemin said greeting the group of kids, they were all excited and happy. After the activity started Jaemin came up to me. "It's been a while." He smiles. "Uh yeah. It sure is." I was still feeling awkward around him. But Jaemin doesn't seem like it at all.

"How have you been?" He asked. "Can you help me with this? I can't make it work." A kid asks me. "Yes sure." I ignored Jaemin's question and helped the kid. I helped everywhere I could and made small talks with the children. We were also making our own works of it but just like always I also struggle. "I think you need to ask help." One of the kids laugh. "Let me help you." Jaemin said standing close to me. A little too close for me, I feel my cheeks burning.

But after an hour or so it was lunch time. We told the kids to go back inside, I followed behind them. "Why are you ignoring me?" Jaemin asks me. "What? Uh I uh. I feel like it's too awkward between us." I said. "I'm sorry." I added. "You are making it awkward though. Just act normal around the kids, if they notice it won't be fun for them anymore." I nod understanding.

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All of us were helping the kids getting their lunches. "How has it been?" Y/f/n asks. "It was nice, I helped the children a lot and they told me stories and we laughed as well." I told her. "I mean with Jaemin." I knew it but I didn't want to talk about him. "Ask him. I guess I made it not easy for him. I'm feeling sorry but I don't know how to talk with him. It still feels weird seeing him after so long." I explained. "Let me talk with him. Trust me."

After all the kids got their food, I took some for myself. "Can I sit with you?" I look up and see Jaemin. "No one else is sitting here so go ahead." He sits in front of me. "Y/f/n told me sort of how you feel." I chuckle. "Sort of? But yes, I feel sorry about ignoring you and everything. It's just been some long years and then I see you again." He stops me of ranting. "I understand that, and it's also strange for me but I want to take this chance to catch up with you." One of the kids came to me and tapped my shoulder.

"Hey, what's up?" I asked. The little girl just hugs me and I hug back. "Thank you." After she went to Jaemin and hugged him. "Thank you." We both smile at her. "No thank you! Have you eaten already?" The girl nods. "Great! If everyone's done all of you get some ice cream." Her eyes lit up and she ran back to her seat. "Oh so cute. I love making them happy." I agree with him. "Y/n." Jaemin starts. "Yes?" He looks me in the eyes. "Would you mind if we maybe one time can go out together? As friends, I'd love to see you more often again." I shyly smile and nod. What is this boy doing to me? "That'd be great!"

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A/N: I honestly planned this differently but it ended up like this. I'm not sure if I like it that much tho... might edit or rewrite it later  💚🌱

Jaemin with kids is just the best thing we'll ever get, this makes me all soft🥺💕