Flames | NCT

Chapter 25

"You're early." Seojin said, greeting the agents. The agents that were staying at the palace quickly greeted their friends, helping them bring their stuff to the guest rooms.

"We have things to discuss." Taeyong told Seojin. Seojin simply shook her head.

"We have time for that." Seojin told him.

"You should talk to the queen first."

...

Mark hung up the suit he was going to wear for the ball in the closet located inside the room Jaemin had showed him. Haechan was doing the same on the other side.

The two boys were sharing this guest room while Jeno and Renjun were sleeping in Jaemin's. Mark glanced over to see that the suit jacket was different from any of the previous ones he had seen Haechan wear.

"Is that new?" Mark asked, motioning to Haechan's jacket. He looked at the item before turning back to Mark.

"Yeah, I got it to match Minjee's dress." Haechan told him. Mark nodded his head. "Cute."

"Yeah." Haechan said, grabbing a snack from his bag. He opened it up, beginning to munch on it. "Want some?"

Mark shook his head. "I'm good. How's your relationship anyways?"

"With Minjee?" Haechan asked. Mark gave him a nod. "It's good, I guess. We go on small dates and stuff but I've been pretty busy with school and applying for Upper School."

"As long as you're happy, I'm all for it." Mark said, patting his best friend on the shoulder.

Mark noticed Haechan pause, a chip halfway to his mouth. "Actually, there is something on my mind."

"What is it?" Mark asked as Haechan brought the chip to his mouth, munching on it. He swallowed it before talking.

"It's about the fire." Haechan told him.

"The one that that burned the Kitsune Village?" Mark asked.

"Yeah, that one." Haechan answered. "It's about Renjun."

...

"Why are you here?" Yoora asked as she opened the door to her house in the Sprite Kingdom, surprised to see the male standing on the otherside.

"Did you get your dress?" Taeil asked instead of answering. Yoora nodded.

"Fits like a glove." Yoora told him. "But I still want the answer to my question."

"I had trouble sleeping." Taeil admitted.

"That only happens when you're uneasy." Yoora told him. "Is it the sight?"

"Can I stay here tonight?" Taeil said, looking around the house. Yoora placed her hands on her hips, sensing something off.

"What's wrong, Taeil?" Yoora said, grabbing his arm. She noticed Taeil gulp, avoiding eye contact with him.

"I already told you, I can't sleep." Taeil said but Yoora could tell that he was lying.

"You're lying." Yoora said. "And I hope you have a good reason for it."

"I do." Taeil mumbled, barely audiable to the girl. "Why don't we just take tonight easy?"

"Alright." Yoora said, guiding Taeil to her bedroom. "So a simple dinner and movie in bed?"

She watched as smile grew on Taeil's face.

"That sounds perfect."

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