𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐉𝐀𝐘 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐆 | 𝐍𝐂𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐄𝐇𝐘𝐔𝐍

일곱 • seven • somin x jaehyun

somin/eunice pov

location : seoul, south korea, in a cafe

year : 2020

Sinking (literally) into my seat, I cracked my knuckles and strectched my back. Looking at my drafts, I gave a small smile. 

Amazing that I even came this far, I'm holding book signs at 24 years old.

The door opened as the bell chimed. Weird, isn't Taeyong off on a radio show today? I shrugged and went back to work and at the same time, look for a gift for Taeyong's 26th birthday.

"Jung Jaehyun?" Eunhee called out for the customer as my head shot up at the familiar name that reached my ears.

The familiar faced man walked towards the barista to collect the orders nodding a small 'thank you'.

"Jung..Jaehyun?"

I stood up and looked at the now grown-up Jaehyun, tears brimmed in my eyes. Heart pounding against my chest.

He looked at me confused, I examined his face as a sense of warmth washed over me. 

Jay definitely grew taller, his face grown into a perfect oval-V shaped frame. His dimples were even more obvious as a kid, his kind and sparkly almond shaped eyes remained.

He pulled a napkin from the counter and scribbled something on it. Walking over to me, he handed the napkin to me.

His..autograph?

"Here's your..." He paused and looked at my overwhelmed face "...autograph?"

Blinking his eyes in confusion, he flashed a smile anyways bowed "Have a nice day!"

He picked up the 2 orders and left briskly from the cafe, the door closed behind.

I looked at the napkin as a tear dropped on the autograph. 

"Hey..." Eunhee jumped over the barista counter and squatted next to me. "Eunice? You okay?"

Nodding, I stood up and sighed. 

"Why are you crying?" She wiped my tears away with another napkin from her work apron. 

I gave her a small smile. "How long have I been working on dear. jay jung?"

"Ever since you first stepped into my cafe, 4 years...I think." 

Nodding, I looked at the 25 year old "You know the protagonist that I've always talked about?"

"Yeah, Jay Jung. Your childhood friend and first love. Why? What about him?"

I looked at the closed door of the cafe "Did I tell you his Korean name?"

"No..."

Another tear fell from my eye "His Korean name is Jung Jaehyun. Jung Yoonoh."

♡|♡|♡

5 days later...

jaehyun/jay's pov 

location : seoul, south korea, nct 127's drom (level 5)

year : 2020

age : 24

"Jaehyun!" Doyoung called after me as he ran over. "Hyung?" I looked at the older

He sighed and pointed to Taeyong's room "Before you take your shampoo back from the bathroom, Taeyong wants to talk to you."

"Taeyong hyung?" I raised my brow as Doyoung walked away "Just go in. I'll leave your shampoo outside."

I looked at Taeyong's door and knocked on it "Hyung? You've asked for me?"

"...."

Opening his door, Taeyong was sitting on his bed. Legs crossed, in front of him is a book. He was staring at the book, I think he didn't notice my pressence even.

"Hyung? You alright?" I asked worriedly, sitting opposite the leader.

He pointed towards the book "Jaehyun."

"Hyung?"

His mouth twisted into a small smile "Take the book and read it. Finish it and go to the manager to arrange for to go for the booksign." Handing the book to me, his eyes brimmed with tears. 

"You're going to hate me for keeping this to myself for the past 4 years. But, I guess that this is the right thing to do after all."

I looked at the book, it is a simple cover with gold imprinted words on it's white cover.

dear. jay jung

eunice park

Walking out of the room, I held the book in my arms and went up to level 10. Puzzled, I read the introduction.

About the author

Park Eunice, otherwise known as Park Somin was born in Connecticut, USA in 1997. She started writing children's stories at the age of 16 and published her first book, "Dimpled Boy" in 2016. It went on to become one of her best-sellers and it earned her the prestigious Golden Book prize in 2017, being the first and youngest South Korean author to bring the award home.

Wow, she's impressive. 97 liner and is a famous author? 

She's born in Connecticut as well, the place where I spent my childhood. 

Introduction 

Hey! Park Eunice here. Thank you for supporting 'dear. jay jung! This book holds a great meaning to me as it's based on my childhood. By using my real name, I could connect ot this book a little better. I hope all of you could enjoy this book and have a great day!

I flipped to the first page 

dedication.

to my first love & friend, Jay.

I hope you're reading this

imy.

I blinked my eyes ad double-checked the name.

Jay...Jay is my english name.

Slowly, the picture started to come together as it fixed itself piece by piece. 

Park Eunice, Park Somin.

Her name.

Dimpled Boy, was a book based on...

me.

Park Eunice is my Somin.

-to be continued🌻

ABYDOSCHAN