#nari x johnny

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If Nari Was A Teen Mum

Summary: Brief introduction to if Nari was a Teen Mum while being a Kpop Idol A/N: THIS IS NOT PART OF THE MAIN STORYPLOT OF NARI, THIS IS FROM THE 'What If...' SERIES.

[2014]

“You’re what?” Taeyong exclaimed.

“I said I’m pregnant!” Nari threw the pregnancy test so it landed in front of them as they sat across from each other in the empty practice room. He peered down, seeing the two lines.

Nari was pregnant…

“What…who…why?”

“I was getting stressed recently cuz of the evaluations, you know?” she mumbled quietly, tucking her knees to her chest, holding them firmly. “I met a guy at the convenience store, we started talking…”

“Nari, having sex with strangers shouldn’t be a way to relieve stress!” Taeyong almost shrieked, beginning to panic.

"Yeah, I kinda realise that now!" she exclaimed back, burying her face in her hands. Taeyong's hands flew to his hair, tugging at them roughly.

“Do you have his number?!”

“...yes…”

“And did you contact him?”

“Yeah…”

“And…?”

“He blocked me.”

“Oh, my goodness…” Taeyong sighed, rubbing his face with his hands. “We’re going to be debuting soon…what will we do?”

“We?” Nari lifted her head up from staring at the floor. “What do you mean, ‘we’?”

“What, you think I’m going to leave you alone with this problem?” he frowned.

“I mean…”

“Why did you tell me this in the first place, if you weren’t looking for help?”

“Because you’re my best friend…” she replied quietly.

“Right,” he nodded firmly, “And best friends help each other in anything. I’ll help you with this.”

“You don’t have to, it’s my fault -”

“True friends don’t leave the other alone in their struggles, true friends help each other out no matter what,” He grabbed her hands in his, rubbing the back of them as she sniffled. “We’ll be okay,” he promised, “We’ll figure something out with the others. Together.”

[Late 2014]

“He looks so adorable!” Johnny cooed as he gently cradled the tiny infant in his arms, Mark peered over his shoulder out of curiosity and awe. Nari smiled tiredly from her place on the hospital bed, leaning on Taeyong’s side who sat beside her.

“Good,” she grunted, “I popped him out of me, you have better said he looks good or else -”

“He’s adorable, don’t worry Noona!” Mark assured quickly. Nari smiled proudly.

“I see more of you in him than the douche of the father -”

“I know you guys don’t like the father, but don’t say bad words in front of my son,” Nari giggled, cutting the American off from his sentence. “Thanks for being at my side throughout the nine months, though, guys.”

“Of course, we will!” Doyoung chided from the other side of Johnny, lightly resting his chin on Johnny’s shoulder to gaze at the sleeping baby. “We’re family.”

“Despite the situation, we’re very happy about this new addition,” Jaehyun added in, holding his hands out eagerly to have his turn of holding the baby.

“I’m surprised SM has been supporting you in this,” Jisung commented, everyone agreeing instantly.

“They know you’re too talented to be kicked out,” Donghyuck bragged.

“Is this your way of trying to become the godfather?” Doyoung accused.

“No!” the younger member protested. And then after a short pause, “Is it working?”

“See? We’re going to be fine,” Taeyong murmured to the Teen Mum as they watched the others fight for the ‘godfather’ role. “We’re going to protect you and the baby for the rest of our lives.”

“Thank you, Taeyong, really,” she whispered, grabbing his hand to squeeze lightly. “I wouldn’t have been able to do this without you.”

“Anything for you,” He leaned down to press a kiss to her forehead, Nari leaning into it with her eyes closing instantly in bliss - the two oblivious of the feelings they had for each other.

[A Few Years Later]

Balancing motherhood and idol life was difficult at first, but as time went on, it became easier.

At first, Nari would bring her child wherever she went, and her mother - even other members’ mothers - would come and help look after the baby. So, when it came to debuting and performing, Nari’s child was in many safe hands.

And in a way, after having her baby, Nari was more motivated to do well for her and her baby’s future even though she already had enough money in her family to help them - but as a mother, Nari wanted to support her son by herself than depend on people.

The challenging part was telling basically the whole world that she began life as a single mother at the age of 19.

Many people judged her and criticised her for becoming a single young mother, some people even demanded she should be kicked out of SM for being ‘irresponsible’. Despite people’s demands, nothing happened, and she continued to debut in 2016 with NCT.

As a way to get people to warm up to her somewhat, Nari would sometimes feature her child in some content - only in content that she was comfortable with. For example, when filming behind the scenes for music videos, or recording their songs, Nari would always be seen bringing her child to the set with one of the many mother figures in her life to help look after the adorable infant. Also in the videos, you would see her along with other members of NCT coddling her child with love.

Basically, Nari’s child became the new addition to the SM family, because even their sunbaenims would occasionally mention her and her baby - sometimes even be featured in videos together. Everyone could see that they were ALL a family.

One thing that caught people’s attention, however, was how much of a parent duo Nari and Taeyong were especially. In most content, it would be just Nari and Taeyong looking after the baby. It even began some rumours: was Taeyong the father, since Nari never revealed who the father was? It didn’t help that there were some similar characteristics of Taeyong that could be seen in the baby somehow. But nonetheless, Nari never spoke about the father, and never confirmed nor denied the rumours around Taeyong.

Out of all rumours and scandals Taeyong received in his life, this was the only scandal he didn’t mind too much. He rather saw it as people complimenting him for being such a good father figure. He didn’t care about the people’s opinions when it came to Nari and the baby, he was glad to be in her and the baby’s life.

Taeyong helped so much to the point that if Nari wasn’t around, her baby would only be calm and comfortable if he was in Taeyong’s arms. If neither Nari or Taeyong were present, the baby wouldn’t be happy. Taeyong meant that much in their life.

It took a few years, but eventually, most of the fans have grown to love the new addition - it’s not like they had a choice anyway. It got to the point that the two members were nicknamed, ‘The Parents’.

They did have an important conversation though.

Because as years went by, they began to discuss the little one’s future - education, career, lifestyle, etc. But what was the most important conversation was what Nari’s child would call Taeyong - because let’s be honest, he has been there from the beginning, helping in everything before and after the pregnancy. Taeyong was an important person in their life, and the baby was beginning to see Taeyong as the father figure in his life.

“I mean, he’s already accidentally called me Dad a few times,” Taeyong shrugged. “I don’t mind being called it by him, to be honest.”

“Are you sure?” Nari bit her lip nervously. “I know you’ve done a lot for me and him, but if you’re uncomfortable about it -”

“I really don’t mind, Nari,” he assured her, reaching across the table to hold her hands. “I actually really like it that he’s seeing me as a father figure to him. I’m basically that to him, right?”

“Right,” Nari gave in. She squeezed his hands gently. “Taeyong, you have no idea how grateful to have you in our life. You’ve helped me so much…”

“Well, I had some practice with my nephew,” Taeyong shrugged casually. “Anything for you, Nari, really.” They were silent for a while. “The two of you mean a lot to me. Life isn’t complete without the two of you.” Although Taeyong didn’t confess directly, the two of them knew what he meant.

“Life isn’t complete without you, too.”

[2020]

SuperM were absolutely smitten throughout their hello82 interview with the kids, as it was not only cute, but it made some of them think of a certain child they knew personally.

Taeyong smiled gently as he waved goodbye to Baby Kai, his thoughts wandering to two people that meant the most to him.

“Hyung, he was so adorable, right?” Mark interrupted his thoughts. “He reminded me of Noona’s kid!” Nari perked up at the mention of her son.

“Ah,” Baekhyun sighed, hearing their conversation. “That kid is adorable.”

“Expected from the adorable mother,” Taemin agreed. He quickly looked to the NCT leaders with his hands raised in surrender. “I don’t mean it in that way…”

“It’s okay, hyung!” Taeyong laughed, hiding his face in embarrassment while Nari facepalmed at their sunbaenim.

“Okay, the last person!” the staff member called out. The members looked at one another surprised.

“Oh, one more?” Ten repeated. “I thought we were -”

“APPA! EOMMA”

“SHOI-MING!” Taeyong almost squealed with Nari, hopping out of their seat to swoop the six-year-old in his arms, making the toddler giggle. The other members hopped out of their seats with screams of joy, greeting the toddler as well.

“Yo, Shoi-Ming!” Mark cheered, ruffling the boy’s long chin-length hair. “What are you doing here?”

“To do what the other kids did, of course!” Taeyong’s mother’s voice came from behind the camera, eventually revealing herself with a grin. “Surprise!” Taeyong’s mother grinned, walking up to the young parents to press a chaste kiss on their cheek in greeting.

“Good surprise,” Taeyong giggled, pressing kisses all over Shoi-Ming’s face, making him laugh out loud that had the others join in as well.

“Was the flight here okay?” Nari asked Taeyong’s mother worriedly, running a hand through her son’s hair.

“It was fine, don’t worry,” Taeyong’s mother assured the younger mother. “Shoi-Ming was well-behaved on the plane.”

“That’s good!” Nari grinned, kissing her son’s cheek loudly to make him laugh again.

“Let’s have him show the questions!” Taemi suggested, all of them getting back to their seats, Taeyong’s mother retreating back behind the camera. Instead of sitting on the designated chair, Shoi-Ming was sitting on Taeyong’s lap while holding onto the giant sketchbook that held the questions.

“Mingie!” Ten called out the boy’s nickname. “Can you show us the question?”

“Jjang!” the boy cheered, flipping the book to their question. They all cooed and cheered for him.

“What is it like looking after Shoi-Ming?” Mark read out. They all oohed.

“To be honest, we only play with him most of the time,” Kai answered after a few seconds of thinking. “I think maybe once or twice I’ve ever looked after him? And it wasn’t much, just holding him in my arms and making sure he didn’t run off or do something he was not supposed to. But he’s a good boy! He doesn’t do anything bad!”

“Although,” Baekhyun recalled with a small shiver. “There was that time when Shoi-Ming wouldn’t accept to be held by anyone except Nari and Taeyong,”

“Oh yeah!” Taemin exclaimed. “It was like when he was maybe a few months old? When he was one?”

“He’s used to being around only Nari and Taeyong so when he sees us, he didn’t like it - would have a big tantrum if either of them left the room,” Baekhyun remembered. “That’s when we really believed the nickname ‘The Parents’ for Taeyong and Nari. Like, me, Kai, and Taemin, we didn’t really see it until we started working with them.”

“Yeah, they’re officially the parents in SM,” Ten snickered.

“Ey…” was all Taeyong could say, burying his face in Shoi-Ming’s hair while Nari smiled shyly.

They moved to the next question.

“What is the meaning of Shoi-Ming’s name?”

“It means ‘life of sunshine’, or ‘light up your world’,” Nari answered proudly. “It was when I was a few months in on the pregnancy and wasn’t feeling well mentally because of criticism and the hardships. So I spoke with Taeyong and the others and realised that after nine months, everything will be okay because Shoi-Ming will light up our world, he will be the life of sunshine for me.”

“Wow…” everyone murmured.

“And it’s true,” Taeyong supported, ruffling the boy’s hair. “He really brings light to us all.” Nari beamed at his words, kissing her boyfriend's cheek quickly.

And then the final question.

“How would Taeyong feel about adopting Shoi-Ming officially?” Mark read out in English, freezing and choking on air as he processed the question. The others who didn’t understand looked at Mark confused. Ten’s mouth was gaped open, looking between the NCT leader and the mother of Shoi-Ming with wide eyes.

Nari smiled sheepishly, though nodded encouragingly.

“Uh, hyung,” Mark cleared his throat. “The question is, uh, how would you feel about adopting Shoi-Ming officially?”

“Eh?” Taeyong peered down at the sketchbook in the boy’s hand, slowly reading the question and spotting that the username was NCT 127′s account. He looked up quickly, connecting his eyes with Nari’s glassy ones. “Nari?”

“I thought about it a lot,” she mumbled, grabbing her son when he held his arms out for her. “And I spoke with Shoi-Ming and your family and mine, and well…” Nari accepted the folder Taeyong’s mother gave to her, [OFFICIAL ADOPTION PAPERS] stamped on the front. “What do you think?”

“Appa?” Shoi-Ming looked up at his father figure innocently.

Taeyong sniffed, trying to blink away his tears of joy as he leaned towards Nari and pulled her into a passionate kiss as his answer. Everyone around them started cheering and clapping, and Baekhyun yelled, “FINALLY, THE TITLE OF THEM BEING PARENTS IS OFFICIAL-OFFICIAL!”

“Are you sure?” Taeyong sniffled. “I mean, what if I’m not a good father -”

“I think you’ve been doing well the past six years, no?” Nari giggled at the sight of her excited and nervous boyfriend, pressing a quick kiss to his lips before focusing on their son. “How about it, Mingie? You want Taeyong to officially be your Dad?”

“APPA!” Shoi-Ming cheered, wrapping his arms around Taeyong’s neck to bring the older man into a cute hug.

“I will do my best to become the greatest father for him, I promise,” Taeyong vowed, looking deep into Nari’s eyes. “I won’t let you down, I promise,”

“I know,” Nari smiled, leaning her forehead against his. “I know…”

Main Masterlist // 'What If...' Masterlist // Nari & Shoi-Ming Masterlist

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[lululandd]

rabid; (ii.)

pairing: simon ‘ghost’ riley x gn!reader

word count: 895

warnings: unhinged topics, blasphemy, ghost starting to feel things

note: sadly this is hinged (maybe if ideas come the next one will be unhinged >:3) also on AO3

summary: soap couldn’t be more blatantly listening in, lowering the telly’s volume to hear them better.

part i. | part ii. | part iii. | part iv.

Johnny had mentioned he wanted to see the quiet little village where his home is and Simon thinks it’s time the Scot knows where he lives. He had met Johnny’s extended family, and as much as he didn’t want to admit it, it warms his little black heart when he mentions the little nephews and nieces asking about him and whether he will be making an appearance that year.

He didn’t have time to clean and prepare for Johnny’s arrival so they both had to do chores. The Scot laughed about how mundane and domestic this is while waggling his eyebrows,

“Come on LT, you know this shite is more manageable with someone in your life.”

“Shut the fuck up Johnny.”

It was nearing afternoon and he had completely forgotten about his neighbour until he heard them greeting the invisible people and started telling them about their day. Soap couldn’t be more blatantly listening in, lowering the telly’s volume to hear them better. It was pretty mundane as they just got started, but as the night went on Soap was keen on listening even further, sometimes shushing him when he tried to talk. His gloved hand came up as he turned his head to him with the widest grin on his face. Ghost had guessed Johnny almost always lived with his family and never had to worry about thin walls and nosy neighbours from all the fun he’s having right now.

It was all benign conversation so far, asking about people’s days, people’s lives, and sometimes comments about things he doesn’t understand. But if he knows his neighbour, it always starts off that way before their mind wanders to unimaginable places. Places he would not like to visit, but would love to hear about.

“So we’ve all heard of anal prolapse, right?” Your voice came clearly, everything else in the flat muted by Soap, including him.

What is your fixation with anal, seriously.

A cough erupts from Johnny's throat, caught off guard by the objectionable question asked in the most innocuous way. 

They continued listening in and Simon couldn’t suppress his grin to what question or statement awaits them next. “What about a urethra prolapse, does that exist?”

Simon wasn’t fast enough to warn Johnny not to say anything, so when the Scot half yelled “Oi, what tae fuck?!” It rang clear through both flats. There were no other sounds in the air as his neighbour heard Johnny’s clamour.

A few moments passed before a faint little ‘sorry’ floated through the air between them. He doesn’t know it yet but it was the end of hearing his neighbour. His teammate had turned the telly back on, and they were back to talking again. Simon hadn’t thought about how quiet his neighbour had been until one night–Johnny wanted to stay for a full week at his place–when he was alone in the apartment, he noticed the absence of your voice. He checked his watch, this was usually the time you would start talking.

He had tried so hard not to show his friend that this event bothered him, even though it did trouble him to his core that his neighbour would shut the fuck up immediately like that. It continued that way, quiet and hushed conversations that he couldn't listen to. He swears as soon as Johnny goes back to his own place he’ll apologise to them. First thing he’ll do. Cross his heart.

The moment Soap turned his back on him at the airport, he was gone. Simon swore he hit every red light from the airport back to his flat. It was the most excruciating car ride of his life, second to his escape from the Shadows back in Las Almas. 

Your apartment seemed empty with nary any sound coming from inside, but he sees movement from under the door that suggests otherwise. He knocked on the door and didn’t know he had set expectations for himself until the door was open and he felt… disappointment. The chain wasn’t even undone, he can only see a little part of their face.

“Sorry, I was really trying to keep it quiet.” You talked quietly, your words gentle, bordering emotionless. It sounds so different from the usual excitement he’s used to.

He rubs his face, feeling a pressure on his chest that does not feel far removed from guilt.

“No you were fine, I apologise for my friend’s behaviour. I like listening to you talk and would love to hear you again.”

He sees you avoiding his eyes as you nod, “Okay, thanks.”

Even though you did sound louder than when Johnny was around, he could tell you were still holding back; he had to strain his hearing to even catch a glimpse of what you’re talking about and couldn’t help but feel annoyed at Johnny for unnecessarily speaking up. Yes, they banter all the time and he would never be offended but these are civilians and people he had never met before, so he can’t just act as if he knows them and think there would only be positive reactions from people.

He was about to resign that his neighbour would never speak up again until one night he hears; half intelligible from laughter,

“Was Jesus circumcised?”

There we go.

He feels himself tip towards that warm place inside him that he rarely goes to.

[fullsunrise]

Playing With Fire (M)

Word count: 1.8k

Pairing: Johnny x Original female character

Genre: Office AU, some angst, light smut

Warnings: Mentions of alcohol, Johnny is a bully, heavy sexual themes, non-explicit smut (don't hookup with your coworkers!), uh semi-public sex

A/N: Uhhh I don't know what this is, but it's pretty much self-indulgent lmao

There was nothing quite like early winter in the city, with the twinkling lights tangled in the bare trees and a to-go coffee that was almost too hot. This early in the morning, there was no one around. It was calming, and Nari wanted to appreciate the silence before all hell broke loose. She sat on the unoccupied bench outside of her building, savoring the last five minutes she had until she had to face her worst nightmare. That nightmare happened to have a name: Johnny.

Johnny Suh from Sales. Even thinking about him made Nari’s eye twitch. Ever since she was forced to work with him on her latest project, he made it his sole mission to make her life a living hell. Never once in Nari’s career has she had to work with someone so egotistical, cunning, and above all else: annoyingly attractive.

Although she had been working at her company for the last two years, she had never heard of him. Not until she saw an unfamiliar name CC’d on an email from her boss. Confused, she made her way to her boss’s office.

“He's been here almost as long as you have, I believe,” her boss told her. “Great guy, it should be a breeze working with him.”

It was hilarious how wrong he was. Nari’s reality was most definitely not a breeze, but more like a hurricane. Whatever higher being set this up was surely laughing at her now as she struggled against the powerful storm.

To stand any chance, Nari knew she needed any advice she could get. And who else was more equipped than Jaehyun? After years of working at law firms across the city, Nari was sure he was the only person who could understand how to deal with egotistical monsters.

“I'm just saying, maybe try to avoid any interactions with the guy. I mean he's clearly a prick,” Jaehyun said, then took a sip of his beer.

“Trust me, I've been trying to avoid him but it's impossible when we have to work directly together,” Nari replied.

It was hopeless. Johnny was too smart. Careful not to push it too far, he was only condescending to her face. He made sure his actions spoke for him, though. Like last week when he went out to lunch with their project team, he accidentally forgot to invite her. And just a day ago, she swore he was whispering about her to another coworker in the kitchen. Then he laughed loud enough for Nari to hear, only confirming her suspicions. It was subtle, but enough to make her go insane.

“Don't let him get to you,” Jaehyun offered. “You know he's only doing this because he feels threatened by you.”

Threatened? Why would Johnny be threatened by her? Nothing about her was particularly threatening. Sure, Nari was good at her job but she never did anything that would cause someone to dislike her. And certainly she would never step on anyone just to get a promotion. In her corporate life, Nari made sure to remain honest, social, and professional. Unlike Johnny, who couldn't have a more opposite approach.

“I’ll try,” she replied. “But enough about me. How's it going in your world?”

“Same ol’ bullshit as always,” he chuckled.

They spoke about their jobs for a while longer, laughing at random anecdotes from the week. Nari didn't speak about Johnny again, and shortly the thought of him was washed down along with her Gin and tonic. Somewhere between her first and third drinks, Jaehyun asked her how her dating life had been. It caught her off guard only for a moment as she reached for an answer in her muddled brain. With her thoughts slowed, the best she managed to pull was a horrific yet comical dating story. Jaehyun laughed along with her and shared his own. It was always weird talking about her love life with Jaehyun but it was still nice nonetheless. But she would never get used to it, even though there were no lingering feelings left between them.

Nari came back to her apartment feeling a bit lighter after seeing Jaehyun. While he helped her forget about Johnny momentarily, Nari dreaded tomorrow. It was the day of the company holiday party. Normally Nari looked forward to it every year, but the idea of running into Johnny made her stomach churn. Sure, there were going to be a lot of employees and plus ones but the chance of seeing him wasn't zero.

The next day quickly flew by, with little to no urgent work that needed to get done. Nari always appreciated slow work days, but today she wished the day lasted a bit longer. Because as the moon rose in the sky, she knew could no longer hide.

The rooftop lounge was packed with her coworkers spread out across fancy bar top tables. Nari and a few of her team members claimed a spot close to the bar. While she was promised it would limit any unwanted interactions, the idea of walking up with all eyes on her made her mouth dry.

“I’m gonna get another drink,” Nari shouted on top of the loud music.

Much to her relief, Nari didn't recognize the people she passed on her way to the bar. No Johnny in sight, her shoulders relaxed instantly.

“One Old Fashioned, thanks,” the guy with slicked back hair in front of her ordered. Ugh, what kind of person would order that?

The guy with the slicked back hair turned around, and the moment Nari locked eyes with him she was frozen in place. The worst scenario Nair conjured in her mind was happening right now, in real life.

Johnny looked at her for a second before turning away to talk to his friend. That didn't bother Nari, but the fact that he decided to brush past her like she was invisible set her off.

Chasing after Johnny wasn't how Nari expected to spend her night, but there she was pushing through the crowd. Johnny moved fast, but she was able to catch up in the bathroom hallway.

“Why?” The liquor coursed through her veins, giving her the courage to speak up.

“I don't know what you're talking about,” Johnny deadpanned, as he turned around to look straight through her. It was clear he was avoiding her question, which in turn only made her angrier.

“Don't play dumb, you know what you're doing,” she accused, her voice raising.

“You're going to be a bit more specific than that, sweetheart,” he said, crossing his arms across his chest.

“So you're just going to pretend like you haven't made my life a living hell the last few months?”

“I think that's too harsh,” he answered, his expression softening. That look could've worked on other women, but Nari wasn't going to give in.

“It's the truth, you've hated me ever since that day.”

“When did I say I hated you?”

Jaehyun’s words echoed in her mind. “Admit it, you’re threatened by me.”

Bingo. Her words seemed to strike a nerve with Johnny, because the next thing she knew he grabbed her arm and pulled her into the bathroom. Warning signs went off in her head immediately, but it happened so quickly that she couldn't break away.

“You don't know what you're talking about,” he seethed, taking a step closer to her.

Was he always standing this close? The temperature was rising, and Nari could feel the blood rush into her cheeks.

“I think I do,” Nari breathed, trying to sound confident. But her quivering voice didn't fool him.

His kisses were feverish against her skin he left bites along the curve of her neck. As he made his way down to her collarbone, Nari’s eyebrows scrunched together. With her lips slightly parted in pleasure, Johnny took the opportunity to steal the air from her lungs in one swift motion. His lips were rough and chapped from the cold, but the way they molded to her own left her utterly breathless. When he abruptly bit her lower lip and gazed at her, she knew she was done for. Deep desire pooled in his eyes and her body craved more of the pleasure he brought. Nari knew right then and there that she had no plans of stopping him.

“No, you don't,” he asserted, breaking the kiss for only a second before diving back in.

Her back was flush against the wall now, the cool tile contrasting against the heat of her skin. Johnny held the side of her jaw forcefully, with his other hand tracing the contour of her waistband. Out the window was her moral compass along with her dignity, her judgment clouded with pure desire.

The sensation of his hand dipping lower only added to her bubbling lust. Without warning, he snaked his hand out of her waistband. Nari whined at the loss and Johnny chuckled in amusement.

“Oh?” he mused, his grin never leaving his face. “You don't like that?”

Nari could only shake her head in response, her brain too muddled to think clearly. Satisfied with her frazzled state, Johnny resumed his motions. Her gasps bounced off the bathroom walls as she chased the high, no longer caring who could hear. With each moan that escaped her lips, she began to fall apart. Strands of hair came loose and tears of pleasure pooled. Her release was imminent, but before she could reach the climax Johnny suddenly stopped.

“I'm sorry, did you want more?” he asked, forehead pressed to her own.

Falling from her high, the reality of the situation came back into focus. What the hell was she doing? Not too long ago Nari couldn't even fathom being in the same room as Johnny, let alone letting herself unravel in front of him. It almost sickened her how quickly she folded under his spell. He knew exactly what he was doing and Nari was willingly falling right into his trap.

“Please,” she replied as she tried to catch her breath.

That was all Johnny needed to continue. With her pleasure still heightened, it took Nari only a few minutes to fully come undone. If Johnny wanted, she would let him take her right then and there. All the sirens in her head told her it was wrong, but why did it feel so right?

“See you tomorrow,” he snickered as he pulled away from her. Giving her a quick once over, he left the bathroom without another word.

Left alone with nothing but her reeling thoughts, Nari glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Disheveled hair and smudged mascara. Nari could barely recognize herself. As she attempted to fix her unruly state, Johnny’s words mocked her. Their little affair was going to cost her. She wasn't going to get fired over it, no, but her impulses were going to cost her the little bit of sanity she had left. Johnny was going to take it all and ruin her beyond recognition.

[ajokeformur-ray]

Hii how's ya doing? could you please do artie hc with the reader who loooves johnny cash (and thinks young johnny is really handsome)? im sorry if im bothering u with this thx lol

I’m good thank you, nonnie <3 doing my best to get through requests <3 how are you? You’re no bother at all skskskk I hope you like this! <3

word count: 714.

Arthur is jealous.

He doesn’t say it to you, not outrightly, but it’s fairly obvious.

“I love his voice.” You murmur when he comes on the radio, the biggest smile on your face.

He wants you to smile at him like that.

You do, of course you do, but Arthur can be really rather silly sometimes, so in love with you and so scared of losing you is he.

Arthur shrugs, as if to say, It’s all right, I guess.

When you’re out in the city and you see vinyl records of Johnny Cash and you make a beeline for them, Arthur’s eyes soften as he takes in how happy you are.

Though you rarely buy them because they’re expensive. Arthur scrapes and scrimps and takes on extra shifts just to make sure that he can buy it for you.

Knowing that you do of his jealousy, you make sure to thank him as enthusiastically as you can, taking the time to really love on him.

Arthur doesn’t dislike Johnny, and he rather enjoys the music, it’s just that he wants to keep all of your smiles for his own. 

Problems arise, however, when Arthur finds out that you find young Johnny handsome.

You hadn’t meant for Arthur to hear you, you hadn’t, but he had heard you and the damage was done.

An advert had played late one night during the break in an episode of The Murray Franklin Show, and you had breathed out a, “Oh, he’s so handsome... Look at him.”

A nervous chuckle. “Wh-what?”. A slightly shaky hand runs through dark mahogany curls, which bounce lightly against the tops of his shoulders. “Do-does that mean that you don’t - I mean, am I - “

To say that you were horrified was an understatement. 

If this had been anyone else, you wouldn’t have reacted as you did, but this was Arthur and you knew that there lay greater insecurities than even he was aware of.

As such, you immediately pulled Arthur into your arms.

He went with you gladly, though he did not sink into your touch with his usual manner, and you comforted him as best as you could, pressing kisses all over his face and telling him all the ways in which you loved him.

With many reassurances that you still find him handsome, that you still love him and that you’re not going to leave him for Johnny, or someone who at least looks like him, Arthur settles down and starts trying to at least... appreciate him a bit more.

Arthur’s aware of his irrational trains of thought but there isn’t much he can do about it in the present moment. He’s terrified of losing you, of what you have built together.

It’s unhealthy to not have clear communications in a relationship, so when Arthur is calmer, you ask if he’s jealous of Johnny.

With furrowed brows and a soft, barely spoken, “Yeah”, you come to understand that Arthur knows he shouldn’t be jealous, but he can’t help it.

“There’s no need to be, darling, I promise. There’s only you for me.”

“You - you promise?”

“Mm-hm. I love you.”

“I love you too.”

“Where does he live, Y/N?”

“Why - why does it matter, honey? I don’t ask you where Murray lives, do I?”

“That-that’s different.”

You fixed him with a level gaze. “No, it isn’t. Just - relax, darling. It’s okay.”

“You’re not - you’re not mad at me, are you?”

“Mad at you? No. No, angel, I’m not mad. I’m just... you’ve no reason to be jealous, Arthur, truly.”

“I’m still going to look him up,” Arthur grumbled. 

You let it drop, knowing he wasn’t joking.

Arthur makes sure to learn your favourite songs so that he can sing them to you when he wants you to smile, when you’re upset, when you’ve had a nightmare and can’t sleep... 

He hums them to himself on the subway, on the train, when he can’t sleep during a bout of insomnia... 

Arthur loves what you love because you love them, and that won’t ever change... even if he does grumble to himself whenever he hears you call Johnny Cash handsome.

It’s all good natured, truly, so long as you make your own feelings for Arthur known.

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I was tagged by @diaryofalonelydiva 💕

Answer all the questions in a new post and tag blogs you would like to know better!

A: Age - 19

B: Birthplace - Irvine, CA

C: Current time - 2:40 pm

D: Drink you had last - Caramel iced coffee with whole milk

E: Easiest person to talk to - @astral-fairy-tactician

F: Favorite song - D (Half Moon) by DEAN (ft. Gaeko)

G: Grossest memory - The 2 times I've thrown up infront of my boyfriend

H: Hogwarts house - Slytherin

I: In love - with my boyfriend Chris, life, and too many bias'

J: Jealous of people - I try not to be

K: Killed someone - you'll never know ;)

L: Love at first sight or should I walk by again - me @ namjoon, yoongi, Johnny, jooheon, etc.

M: Middle name - Nari

N: Number of Siblings - 0, I'm an only child :)

O: One wish - meet BTS and tell them how much they have influenced and helped me :)

P: Person you called last - My cousins Jaemin and Hyun bc they are little shits who spammed me with FaceTime calls last night

Q: Question you’re always asked - It's either: "how old are you" or "what's your ethnicity"

R: Reasons to smile - Visiting my boyfriend in a week and Kcon with Kayla and Taylor :)

S: Song you sang last - Stuck by Monsta X

T: Time you woke up - 6ish am

U: Underwear color - black

V: Vacation Destination - I wanna go to SK to see my family or to Japan

W: Worst habit - Letting what others say about me take an effect on me

Y: Your favorite food - Miso Pork Belly Ramen

Z: Zodiac sign - Capricorn

I tag: @thatmilky @ardentlyjae @jjungdork

[setoangel01-fanfiction]

Abeyance

Set Me Free - Chapter 15 (Previous Chapters)

Fandom: Sing 2016

Pairing: Johnny x Ash

Rated: T

Chapter Summary: Ash makes another major alteration to her life as she struggles to move forward…but will an unexpected phone call change it forever?

Fanfiction.net

A03

Another week slowly came and went. This one seemingly longer than the last and Ash was certain she was going to lose whatever remained of her sanity.

Fingers pressing firmly to the frets of her guitar; the smell of black spray paint giving her a slight headache that was getting very hard to ignore even after giving it, what she believed, more than enough time to air out. The chemical paint smell was cloying and burnt her nostrils whenever she inhaled but she chose to keep playing anyway…

The black surface greeting her rather than the red it was previously. Ash stared at the shiny black and white guitar she held; mind subconsciously recalling when the random decision came about soon after Johnny dropped her back off at her apartment last week.

The second Johnny's truck drove off with the roar of an engine, Ash hadn't felt right.

Buster's refusal to hear them out coupled with the fact her dream was dead and she'd never see these animals again made her more upset than she cared to admit. Stomach in knots and it wasn't even alleviated after she had stuffed her face with the rest of the cookies from Rosita's place. If anything, it just intensified the uneasy sensation in her gut and fervent pounding of her battered heart.

Hours later, she still found herself slumped on her couch; holding her queasy stomach and staring at the ceiling and the fine cracks adorning its dusty white surface for what seemed like years.

Questions as to what to do next and where to turn flitting around in her mind like a nest of pissed-off killer bees. Struggling to drum up the courage to either try and book another gig, get a lame ass retail job, or the final choice of calling her father to beg for college tuition money. Neither options were tempting and she dreaded the time she'd have to make one. Ash would much rather just lay here and sleep forever but that was sadly not an option.

When a nagging headache began forming, Ash grunted and pulled her eyes away from the ceiling and the hopeless spiral downfall her life was taking was when her eyes fell on her treasured Fender leaning up against a wall nearby. Mind inexplicably (and rather reluctantly) wandering to the last person she ever cared to think about again.

The red paint, green star sticker, and especially the messy script of "Lance' scrawled in black ink over its surface…all of it annoyed her to no end.

Every damn time she was tempted to pick it up, she ended up looking down at it in disdain, hatred, and the burn of betrayal resting like a molten stone in her gut. The first thought was to burn it, break it, shatter the instrument into a million pieces like the bastard had done to her heart - but she stopped herself. It was the only guitar she had and the only one she could afford right now considering she currently had no job and seemingly no future career before her now.

Yet over this past month, aside from writing her song on it, Ash had steadily been coming to hate it and all the memories associated with the shiny red paint...

Lance giving it to her for her 16th birthday (the only decent present he ever bothered to give her); teaching her notes, chords, and the barest hints of her first song before he got tired and impatient. Leaving her to figure out the rest in her own and she did. Recalled so many hours, days, weeks, and months she spent on YouTube and countless instructional sites watching tutorials and learning to play random songs she enjoyed before slowly learning the notes, chords, and finally figuring out how to read music.

A tireless effort that finally paid off…

Ash had learned to play the guitar; mostly accomplished the feat on her own but still, the thoughts of Lance tainted her beloved guitar…and lately, it had become too much to stomach. Every time she even glanced at the red paint, her gut would clench; painfully fill up with regret, anger, and the white-hot hatred she had for Lance and what he'd done to her. The red paint made her see anger, frustration, and blaming him for turning her world upside-down and inside-out.

How DARE he cheat on her with some dime-store slut while she worked her ass off providing for them both throughout the past five years with nary a complaint. All the times she worked her fingers to the bone just to make their next rent payment by working dead-end jobs she hated. Lance never once uttered a simple "thank you", didn't bother helping her with the everyday chores around the house, and kept her down by feeding her lies which she believed for too damn long…

It was time to put an end to all of the pain of her past…

With nothing else holding her back, Ash jumped off the couch and left her apartment with a slam of the front door.

A quick trip to the local hardware store and she had returned home with a bag containing a can of black spray paint, small anti-dust mask, and a roll of blue masking tape before setting to work. Finding a bare spot in her house with wooden floors, she spread out an old comforter from her closet as to not make too much of a mess. Removing her guitar strings before using masking tape to seal off the white portions which was a meticulous and frustrating endeavor but paid off when she shook that can and sprayed over the scratched off sticker and sticky residue; the bright red that once mocked her was now a gorgeous shiny black.

The most satisfying was still yet to come...

Glaring at that sprawl from her former asshole ex, Ash stopped for a moment to recall when he did it.

The smug smirk on his face as he pressed the permanent felt-tip black marker to her guitar and wrote his name in messy script.

Ash bewilderingly stared at him when he did it; thought perhaps he did it so she could return the favor and write her name on his (Yet another one of her naive, ridiculous thoughts of them being together forever type of shit…) but instead of handing over his guitar and the pen like she expected, he just laughed.

Refusing for her to get near his precious guitar and "degrading the value" as he coined it with a cruel chuckle.

It hurt at the time and it hurt even worse now as she remembered how flippantly he disregarded the situation - his lame-ass excuses afterward and kissing and touching her to get her mind off of his harsh words…

Now all the memory did was fill her stomach with molten coals of anger and burning betrayal. Coming to the terms with just how little Lance ever cared about her was a hard pill to swallow - but now, she was changing that for good. With a forceful press of her index upon the button of the spray paint, the black inky substance cascaded out and effectively covered his signature until it was no more than a bad memory.

Looking down at her changed guitar now, it was as if a physical weight had been lifted. Throughout the day, she added a few more layers and finally a top coat before finally allowing it to dry for a full day near an open window. Once completed, Ash gently peeled off the tape and what was revealed underneath made her feel as if she was looking at a brand new guitar.

The shiny black and white face beckoned to her to play it and Ash heeded that silent call; reattached the strings and re-tuned it as she'd done countless times before... Without even needing to look at the written music or lyrics, Ash played and sang the song she wrote on this new guitar; voice powerful and strong as she ran through the verses and choruses without even thinking.

It was akin to her lifesong - her anthem - it was hers and hers alone…and now her guitar was too...

...That was a week ago.

The smell of spray pain sticking a bit in her nostrils but slowly and steadily dissipating with the passage of time. Much like her frayed beating heart; the pain that was once so intense and earth-shattering by Lance's betrayal was already waning. Mainly a dull bitterness now that lay like a heavy rock in her gut. Ash tried her hardest to try and put it behind her now for what good did drumming up the past have for anyone?

While that chapter of her life was over, Ash knew she'd be dealing with the repercussions for quite some time.

The last five years of her life felt so pointless now. Feeling more like a fool than anything for she was the one who believed it - all of Lance's lies and letdowns. How she let him walk all over her since the first date they ever had; the naivety she displayed throughout it all was what bothered her the most. To think of how she labeled herself as determined and independent and yet was under his thumb like his little slave the whole damn time. These past years were nothing but a waste…

All Ash wanted now was to put it behind her; to one day move on from all of this and just hope to learn something from it. Whatever lesson that was - whether it was to not be so easily trusting, to see the signs she ignored so easily before, or to finally put herself first - whatever it was, she planned to find out sooner rather than later.

Allowing a soft sigh to leave her throat, she played a few familiar chords before her tired hands stilled over the frets and strings. Icy blue eyes flitting to her laptop nearby and it appeared as if time itself seemingly stopped; dragging at a snail's pace since the confrontation with Buster and everything that happened since. Longest damn week of her life. Placing her guitar to the side, Ash picked up her laptop and went about a few errands online; paying bills and whatnot - doing so to waste time more than anything.

Overall, it had been a quiet week of much needed reflection.

A past she was ready to be rid of except for a few things that kept beckoning her back to this past month. Having to face a present and future Ash never would believed she'd have. Throughout her time with Lance, it was always trying to find their big break - open a recording studio to make songs and of course getting rich and famous - all that wishful thinking shit. Really believing it would happen for them one day; getting a recording contract and be this well-known band touring the world…just him and her.

How damn stupid it all sounded now…

A very different future (an unsure one at that) was what Ash was currently facing.

Lance wasn't much a subject weighing on her heart and mind much anymore (aside from those few bitter moments of betrayal that haunted her before she fell into a troubled sleep) - but others were. Thoughts inevitably flitting back to Moon Theater and the place she almost had her big break and well as met these animals she was having a hard time forgetting.

The Moon Theater crumbling to the ground had a profound effect on all involved - more so than she ever thought it would. Now she was left to brave the choppy waves in this sea of doubt and let-downs; trying her damnedest to keep her head above water and resist the temptation of letting go and being pulled under its icy depths. The only salvation and comfort she felt in these moments was that she really wasn't alone…

Buster, Miss Crawly, Rosita, Gunter, Meena…

Each of their smiling faces appearing in her head from time to time without her consent but still remaining regardless. Reminiscing about the animated Moon running around the theater in his excited voice as he tried coercing her to sing the nauseating teeny-bop song, "Call Me Maybe" or Miss Crawly and her strangely soothing droning voice and eyes facing two different directions. The sympathetic words of Rosita and Gunter always encouraging even as her world was falling apart underneath her feet. Meena with her quiet voice and meek demeanor but the kindest soul you could hope to meet.

…and Johnny…

Ash's eyes lowered to the phone that lay nearby - remembering the few texts he'd sent sporadically this past week; all differently worded but basically ended with him simply asking her how she was doing and hoping she was well. A partial smirk flitted over her mouth at how strangely…sweet it all was. How something so simple as asking about her well-being showcased perfectly what kind of animal he was. Gentle and giving soul she had no business to have the pleasure of knowing. He was far too pure for this world that seemed far too cruel for a bright a soul as he; probably just as naive as she had once been…but with him, it was much more genuine if that made sense.

Yet, Johnny perhaps was not as naive as she believed for he knew well of the cruelness that exited in this world. Experienced it with the imprisonment of his father and what no doubt was a stifling loneliness and crumbling sense of hopelessness about the entire situation he had little control over…but Johnny didn't show it. Instead the gorilla was rarely seen without a smile or an encouraging word; not allowing these harsh realities bring him down…

Perhaps that's one of the many reasons Ash believed it was so difficult for her to put the memories of Moon Theater fade. All of them had the dream to sing - to make something of themselves even if it was in slightly different capacities. Dream they all shared and lost on the same day - it was a familiarity she shared with all of them and it made moving on more of a possibility. They all had to move on and if they could make it happen - she knew she could as well.

Life went on - the world was still spinning even if hers had come to a brutal stop. It wasn't fair and she didn't want to face an unsure future that lied straight ahead of her - but like all those she met at the theater - she no other choice.

Small furry finger flitting about the touch-pad of her laptop, Ash flitted the blinking arrow over to a tab she had left open for the past two weeks. Going back to it to either just take in a glance or have this strong desire to close and just forget its existence. How easy it would be to ignore her problems but she just couldn't do it anymore.

The slightest bit of hesitation later, she opened the web-page was for the Institute of Music and Theater - a college right here on the outskirts of the city.

A college she used to dream of attending way back when in middle school; the times she dreamed of attending and graduating as a qualified Broadway singer or recording artist. A time before she wore mostly black clothes or ever picked up a guitar and had aspirations of becoming a world-renowned rockstar.

A life that seemed nothing more than a strange dream at times.

Yet this was cold, harsh reality - bills and rent incoming without anything to stop them and without a job to support herself, all Ash knew was she needed to do something before her house of cards fell. Moon Theater wasn't magically going to re-appear and her dream fulfilled - no music producer was going to attend a sleazy bar where she could possibly book a gig, and she'd be damned before going back to retail-hell.

It took a week of research and soul-searching before Ash had come to the conclusion that thought perhaps college was a good start.

College would at least give her time to know what she wanted to do with her life because even with a freshened guitar and all the amount of confidence in the world couldn't promise gigs or pay her bills. It was one place she could go and perhaps learn a skill where she could at least do more than retail or lame-ass gigs. Perhaps become a respected guitarist for a successful recording artist, a producer of some kind - a spot to get her foot in the door at least; to network and get to know people in the industry. Attending college would open more doors and now that Lance was out of her life for good, her dad would be more than willing to foot the bill…

Mind made up, Ash stared at her phone and prepared herself to call her dad.

Little did she know what would happen as she moved her hand over the screen - her father's number just a brush of her thumb away. About to touch the small green icon to contact her father, her phone suddenly buzzed and rang loudly. Ash shook at the jolt but her heart hammered for a totally different reason when she saw the name of the one who was calling her…

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kpop idols the hets can’t have 3.0

thanks to everyone who gave their input in helping make this list better than ever!

bgroups

all of vixx (especially sanghyuk, taekwoon, hakyeon, ravi)

heechul, ryeowook, kyuhyun (super junior)

jaejoong, junsu, yuho (tvxq)

all of got7 (especially jackson and bambam)

all of bts (especially yoongi, hobi, and jimin)

taeil (block b)

all of monsta x (especially wonho, minhyuk, and hyungwon)

hansol, a-tom, jenissi, xero (topp dogg)

zuho, rowoon, chani, inseong, taeyang, and jaeyoon (sf9)

all of imfact (especially jian and sang)

26, woosoo (masc)

sungjin, wonpil (day6)

all of seventeen (esepecially jeonghan, seungkwan, wonwoo, hoshi, and joshua)

seungjun, inseong (knk)

jonghyun, key, taemin (shinee)

all of cross gene (especially takuya)

luhan, sehun, chanyeol (exo)

xiao, sunyoul, jinhoo (up10tion) 

woosang (double a)

all of map6 (especially jjun and sign)

hon (mr mr)

johnny, taeyong, ten, haechan, winwin, jeno, jaemin (nct)

kisu, daeil (24k)

jinjin, eunwoo, moonbin (astro)

youngjae, jongup, zelo, and himcham (b.a.p)

minhyuk, peniel (btob)

e’dawn, shinwon, yan an, yuto (pentagon)

jo kwon (2am)

ren (n’uest)

byungchan, sejun, seungsik (victon)

hanbin, jinhwan (ikon)

taehyun (winner)

bm (k.a.r.d)

seungyoun (uniq)

ggroups

hanbit (mercury)

all of twice (especially sana, momo, and chaeyoung)

somin, jiwoo (k.a.r.d)

all of mamamoo (especially moonbyul and hwasa)

iu (solo)

amber, krystal, luna (f(x))

ailee (solo)

nari (wassup)

jimin (15&)

jo sojin (9muses)

all of exid (especially hani, solji, le, and hyerin)

cheetah (solo rapper)

all of red velvet (especially seulgi and irene)

yuna (aoa)

hyuna (4minute)

dara, park bom (2ne1)

jisoo, lisa, rose, (blackpink)

all of gfriend (especially sinb and eunha)

bora, hyorin (sistar)

sunny, yoona, yuri (snsd)

all of wjsn (especially eunseo and dayoung)

[multifandom-re-write-01]

Relationship With NCT 127

Always communicating in English unless they’re doing schedules with members

Because Johnny entered SM before her, he was there to guide her and help her around. He was one of the first people she met, and she’s grateful to have him with her throughout her Kpop journey

Very protective of her, and vice versa

Each other’s hypers

Very close besties, always trying to roast and embarrass the other - but also show support when needed

The older siblings for Mark to look up to

Many English slang battles

They are actually so close to each other, that their parents consider the other member as their own child (ex. Johnny’s mum sees Nari as her daughter and the same with Nari’s parents toward Johnny)

They entered SM the same year and had similar struggles with dancing and being pressured by the staff, so they became close through that

Really depend on each other, and can be vulnerable to each other without fear of judgement

Nari stuck at his side throughout all his struggles relating to scandals, hate, insecurities and self-hate, and because of that he really cherishes her and would do anything for her

Taeyong is her pillar as well, the one she can lean onto as well if needed

Both are considered the leaders and parents of NCT because of how well they work together and how they treat the members similarly as well

Originally, fans loved how similar they were: in the beginning, they were seen as the 'intimidating' duo

But as the years went by, fans realised that they were not the 'cold, intimidating' duo they were forced to appear as but were two souls who deserve all the love in the world

Both are very grateful to have each other in their lives and be able to grow together in their skills and relationship-wise (and since they’re lovers, it’s further proof and teasing from members that they are the leaders and parents of NCT)

Because Nari could speak Japanese, Yuta clung to her pre-debut, and that’s how they became close friends as well

The only one Yuta confesses all of his worries and fears and is able to express himself freely without the language barrier

The two bonded over the fact that they were foreigners in a foreign country trying to reach the same dream

His top loves are Nari, WinWin, and Mark - but if he had to pick, he would actually pick Nari simply because of how close the two are

They are considered the 'intimidating Japanese duo' because their resting bitch faces are really something

Although Nari is a few days older than Yuta, he acts like the older one, protecting her and making sure she’s okay

Very flirty with each other, and people have mistaken them as couples sometimes, but they’re simply platonic

They learn a lot from each other and are always there to support each other when needed

Despite Nari being older than him, he acts like the older brother sometimes when it concerns her health and safety - he is one of the few who doesn't get intimidated by her cold looks

Since she’s busy being a leader and looking after the other members, she forgets to look after herself, so Doyoung is there to swoop in and nag her if needed

Because of this, she can lean on him if needed without the pressure of trying to look strong in front of everyone

Because of how caring and nurturing the two are when it comes to NCT Dream especially, they are the 2nd set of Parents for them

Outside of being a nagging older brother, they’re quite good friends and love to tease one another lightly (or tease Taeyong hehe)

Very supportive of each other in solo works and encourage one another

Nari helps Doyoung when it comes to his cover songs since she has experience in producing songs, and she can easily arrange things for him

Their vocals together are also 👌👌👌

As most know, for a while Jaehyun was considered the maknae during early pre-debut times - so he was an adorable maknae towards Nari Noona - a very tall maknae

He was quite sensitive and emotional back then (remember the prank they did on him?) so he would go to Nari a lot for some support and love. And although Nari is distant and intimidating, she had a soft spot for the maknae at the time and watched over him

Even as the group grew and they became older, he still leans on her and depends on her - when they’re alone, he especially becomes like a younger brother/maknae to her, and fans absolutely love it seeing him let loose with her (and since he treasures her a lot if someone messes with her…oof, gotta prepare your funeral, guys)

Because of both of their visuals, they tend to be paired up a bit during comebacks and photoshoots, nicknamed Prince and Princess of NCT (though all of NCT are visuals as that one SM staff mentioned hehehe)

Thanks to Nari, Jaehyun’s position changed from being a rapper to a singer because they were hanging out once and Jaehyun started to sing - you bet she went to the staff and demanded that they give his vocals a chance

His baritone voice and her sultry alto voice together 👌👌👌 more reasons to call them Prince and Princess

Despite being younger than her, he treats her like a gentleman that some fans wish that they would date because they look so well together and the fact that he treats her like royalty

They like to be gym buddies as well and show off their abs, lol

Nari helped this adorable mess before he debuted - hyping him up, giving him tips and advice, etc.

Truly looking out for him like an older sister - Doyoung and her are usually the ones to be there for him when he’s feeling emotional. Always there to remind him sternly to not let the people's opinions affect him (or else she will be fighting a lot of people)

She is whipped for him, and he knows it and will use it to his advantage if needed

Always makes her laugh, one of her happy viruses that makes her relax and laugh - and he’s proud of it

Smiles so softly and proudly when she looks at him and when he speaks during interviews - cuz he grew up quite well, character development is 👌👌👌

Thanks to him, she eats a lot (because she sometimes forgets to eat) and gets to try out new foods with him since he loves food - they love going to chicken restaurants as well

You see them try out some places when they tour the US

Jungwoo brings out the soft side of Nari, and fans live for it when they are cute and uwu together

These two are Johnny’s dorks

Yes, she is the older sister to Mark Lee, but at the same time…they’re dorks

Nari is one of the first people he met at SM, so he has a close connection to her just like how she has a close connection to Johnny - so those three are linked together, in a way

They love chilling together, playing the guitar and singing - sometimes with writing as well, Mark helps her to express herself in words

Christian buddies as well, they pray together and talk about their religion together without fear of judgement - support each other in their beliefs

Because of their religious background, it’s another reason that they’re so close - cuz they’re spiritually close to each other as well…if that makes sense…like, no one truly knows them deeply unless you have that spiritual connection…I feel like I’m making no sense so I’m gonna move on, hehe

He looks up to her, and always asks for her opinion, “Noona, am I really leading the Dreamies well?” “You’re leading them just fine, Mark, trust me.”

These two have debuted more than once, they’re considered the Aces in SM/NCT as well

Masterlist

NCT 127 // NCT Dream // SungTaro // WayV // SuperM // Other Male Idols

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Now Free To Be Roleplayed

15& Baek Yerin 24K * Kim Jinhong * Liang Hui 2NE1 * Lee Chaerin (CL) After School * Im Jinah (Nana) AOA  * Kwon Mina A-Pink * Oh Hayoung * Son Naeun Astro * Park Minhyuk (Rocky) * Moon Bin B1A4 * Jung Jinyoung Beast/B2ST * Lee Kikwang BIGSTAR * Oh Gwangsuk (Feeldog) BLACKPINK  * Pranpriya Manoban (Lisa) * Jennie Kim * Kim Jisoo Block B * Park Kyung BTOB *Lim Hyunsik  BTS * Jung Hoseok (J-Hope) * Kim Namjoon (Rap Monster) DIA * Jung Chaeyeon EXO * Kim Minseok (Xiumin) * Kim Junmyeon (Suho) * Park Chanyeol * Kim Jongdae (Chen) * Oh Sehun * Zhang Yixing (Lay) * Do Kyungsoo * Kim Jongin (Kai) Fiestar * Kim Jinhee (Jei) F(X) * Amber Liu * Jung Soojung (Krystal) * Park Sunyoung (Luna) Former * Choi Jinri (Sulli) GFriend * Jung Eunbi (Eunha) Girl’s Day * Bang Minah

GOT7 * Im Jaebum (JB)  * Park Jinyoung (Jr.) * Jackson Wang History * Song Kyungil INFINITE * Lee Howon (Hoya) * Kim Myungsoo (L) I.O.I. * Choi Yoojung * Kim Chungha K.A.R.D * Jeon Somin * Kim Taehyung (J.Seph) * Jeon Jiwoo LODIA * Shin Suran Lovelyz * Kim Jiyeon (Kei) * Jung Yein Mamamoo * Kim Yongsun (Solar) * Jung Wheein * Ahn Hyejin (Hwasa) Monsta X * Chae Hyungwon * Lim Changkyun (I.M) * Yoo Kihyun * Lee Minhyuk * Shin Hoseok (Wonho) * Lee Jooheon * Son Hyunwoo (Shownu) NCT * Lee Taeyong * Johnny Seo * Lee Minhyung (Mark) * Dong Sicheng (Win Win) Pentagon * Adachi Yuto * Kang Hyunggu (Kino) * Yan An * Kim Hyojung (E'Dawn) * Yang Hongseok  * Lee Hwitaek (Hui) * Jo Jinho * Yeo Changgu (Yeo One) Plediz Girlz * Lim Nayoung * Zhou Jieqiong (Pinky) * Park Junghyeon (Park Siyeon) Red Velvet * Kang Seulgi * Kim Yerim (Yeri) SECRET * Jung Hana (Zinger) Seventeen * Wen Junhui (Jun) * Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi) * Lee Seokmin * Jeon Wonwoo * Kim Mingyu * Yoon Jeonghan * Choi Seungcheol (S.Coups) * Xu Minghao (The8) * Lee Chan (Dino) SF9 * Kim Seokwoo (Rowoon) SNSD/Girls Generation * Kim Taeyeon * Choi Sooyoung * Tiffany Hwang SHINee  * Lee Taemin T-ARA * Park Jiyeon Teen Top * Bang Minsoo (C.A.P.) * Lee Bynghun (L.Joe) TWICE  * Sana Minatozaki * Hirai Momo * Im Nayeon * Myoui Mina * Yoo Jeongyeon Wa$$up * Kim Nari * Bang Sujin WJSN/Cosmic Girls * Cheng Xiao * Yoo Yeonjung * Lee Luda * Son Juyeon (Eunseo) VIXX * Cha Hakyeon (N) WINNER * Song Mino Actors/Actresses * Namkoong Min * Kim Hyunjoong (Woobin) * Lily Yang * Lee Sungkyung Youtubers * Karen Yeung Solo * Jung Sooyeon (Jessica) * Yuki Chiba (Kohh) * Jay Park * Wu Yifan (Kris) * Huang Zitao * Jessica Ho (Jessi) * Kwon Hyuk (Dean) Models * Rainie Yang * Shon Minho * Jang Sunghoon

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Masterlist

Welcome to my fanfic masterlist! I’ll be updating as frequently as possible

Guide:

M = Mature (18+)

Delicate (M)

Chapters: Preview, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pairing: Haechan x Original female character Minor characters: Jaemin, Jeno, Yuta, Johnny, Mark, Jisung Genre: Angst, University AU, Slow Burn Warnings: Alcohol consumption, smoking, brief mentions of abuse, sexual themes, light smut Summary: As she lifted the unlit cigarette to her chapped lips, Haechan realized right then and there just how delicate she was. He wouldn't dare say this to her, though. Not when she was only one step away from shattering before him. He knew deep down that he would pick up the pieces without a second guess. That's what he always did. Clean up her messes over and over again. It didn't matter how many times he would try to mend the damage, he was only a temporary solution to numb the pain.

Playing With Fire (M) - Preview, Final

Pairing: Johnny x Original female character  Minor Characters: Jaehyun Genre: Office AU, Light Smut, Angst Warnings: Heavy sexual themes, light smut (non-explicit), alcohol consumption, Johnny is a bully Summary: Johnny from Sales. Even thinking about him made Nari’s eye twitch. Ever since she was forced to work with him on her latest project, he made it his sole mission to make her life a living hell. Never once in Nari’s career has she had to work with someone so egotistical, cunning, and above all else, annoyingly attractive.

Into a Dream (M) - Preview, Final

Pairing: Mark x Original female character Genre: Fluff, smut Warnings: Descriptive sex, CNC elements (Characters are both consenting adults!), somnophilia, basically no plot whoops Summary: All Mark wants to do is fall asleep with his arms wrapped around his love, but the late night hour plagues his mind with a burning desire that he can't ignore.

Midnight Dare - Final

Pairing: Haechan x Original female character Minor Characters: Johnny, Mark Genre: Humor, Romance Warnings: Sexual themes (very suggestive), mentions of alcohol, Haechan has a big dick (oops) Summary: New year's eve one-shot inspired by the prompt, "Their friends dare them to kiss a stranger at midnight and they are just tipsy enough to actually do it."

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Random Things Nari Said During The Roblox Concert

“G’day everyone, how’s it going?”

“I never thought I would play this game, but alas…”

"Did I know that this game existed? Honestly...no, I'm busy preparing comebacks for you guys, you think I have time to play games?"

“JAEHYUN, WHY ARE YOU IN THE POOL? IS THAT A POOL? WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING THERE?”

“Mork Leeee and all the ladieesss~”

“JOHNNY SUH, MOVE YOUR ASS I’M TRYING TO PLAY!”

“As expected, Doyoungie and Taeyongie bantering - WHAT DO YOU MEAN TAEYONG IS DRUNK? YAH, PABO, DON’T RUN AWAY FROM ME -”

“Guys, be honest, most of you have never played this game, right? You’re giving me vibes of newbies on this game -”

“Ahh, it would have been nice if Haechanie is here…”

“If anyone teases me about my skills on this, I’m taking away your rights of being a czennie.”

“Aigoo, Jungwoo, hiiii~! ^0^”

“Ooh, hi Bubu~ ^_^”

“그냥 불러봐 AYOOOOO -”

“So…any Aussies around?”

“ANYONE SPEAK CHINESE? LET’S CONFUSE EVERYONE -”

“This game is…something…I wouldn’t play it all the time, but it looks okay.”

“JOHNNY SUH STOP FOLLOWING ME -”

“How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood -”

“Aiyaaa….AIYAAAA!”

“WHEN CAN I GO BACK TO AUSTRALIA -”

*when Mark fell down the hole*

“NAAUURR MY CANADIAN BRO, I’M COMING FOR YOU!”

*Nari proceeds to jump down the hole with Mark*

"MARK LEE, DID YOU JUST CURSE?!"

"I LOVE TACOS, CZENNIE, NOTICE ME, DON'T BOTHER WITH JOHNNY THE PABO -"

“I’m going to go and bother Doyoungie, hehehe…I should recruit Jungwoo and Bubu.”

“JOHNNY SUH, I SWEAR TO GOD -”

“...You’re still here, Jaehyun? Do you even know how to talk in this? You’re just being silent. Yah, you better not be ignoring your Noona -”

“LISTEN TO AYO, PHANTOM, AND DREAMIE’S FUTURE COMEBACK SONG, IT’S A BOP.”

"Aigooooo look at my Jungwoo flirt with the czennies~"

"Where're all the men at, here? What about ladies? Any-anyone wanna talk to me?"

*cue a mass of people gathering around Nari*

"Oh hold up, my social battery went down FAST"

*runs away from the crowd*

"Yutaaaaa!"

"Jesus Christ -!"

"Mork Lee, don't use the Lord's name loosely like that!"

“Ah…usually I’m not chaotic like this, there must be something in the American air…”

*Nari and Yuta speaking to each other in Japanese*

"This game is so unique, would you play this, Yuta?"

"This is confusing, I don't know what to do."

"Should we run around acting like we know what to do?"

"Okay, let's pretend!"

"Ha, the fans are confused at what we're talking about."

"Let's tell them that we were talking about our next comeback."

"Alright. It's in Yuta I trust that we can deceive our czennies"

Masterlist

Tags: @multifandomania06 @stopeatread @sunflower-0180

A/N: If I can't tag you in posts, you have to go on settings and change the option of letting people tag/find you on Tumblr ^^

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Playing With Fire - Preview

Pairing: Johnny x Original female character

Genre: Office AU, Romance, Angst

Warnings: Alcohol consumption, Johnny is a bully

There was nothing quite like early winter in the city, with the twinkling lights tangled in the bare trees and a to-go coffee that was almost too hot. This early in the morning, there was no one around. It was calming, and Nari wanted to appreciate the silence before all hell broke loose. She sat on the unoccupied bench outside of her building, savoring the last five minutes she had until she had to face her worst nightmare. That nightmare happened to have a name: Johnny.

Johnny Suh from Sales. Even thinking about him made Nari’s eye twitch. Ever since she was forced to work with him on her latest project, he made it his sole mission to make her life a living hell. Never once in Nari’s career has she had to work with someone so egotistical, cunning, and above all else: annoyingly attractive.

Although she had been working at her company for the last two years, she had never heard of him. Not until she saw an unfamiliar name CC’d on an email from her boss. Confused, she made her way to her boss’s office.

“He's been here almost as long as you have, I believe,” her boss told her. “Great guy, it should be a breeze working with him.”

It was hilarious how wrong he was. Nari’s reality was most definitely not a breeze, but more like a hurricane. Whatever higher being set this up was surely laughing at her now as she struggled against the powerful storm.

To stand any chance, Nari knew she needed any advice she could get. And who else was more equipped than Jaehyun? After years of working at law firms across the city, Nari was sure he was the only person who could understand how to deal with egotistical monsters.

“I'm just saying, maybe try to avoid any interactions with the guy. I mean he's clearly a prick,” Jaehyun said, then took a sip of his beer.

“Trust me, I've been trying to avoid him but it's impossible when we have to work directly together,” Nari replied.

It was hopeless. Johnny was too smart. Careful not to push it too far, he was only condescending to her face. He made sure his actions spoke for him, though. Like last week when he went out to lunch with their project team, he accidentally forgot to invite her. And just a day ago, she swore he was whispering about her to another coworker in the kitchen. Then he laughed loud enough for Nari to hear, only confirming her suspicions. It was subtle, but enough to make her go insane.

“Don't let him get to you,” Jaehyun offered. “You know he's only doing this because he feels threatened by you.”

Threatened? Why would Johnny be threatened by her? Nothing about her was particularly threatening. Sure, Nari was good at her job but she never did anything that would cause someone to dislike her. And certainly she would never step on anyone just to get a promotion. In her corporate life, Nari made sure to remain honest, social, and professional. Unlike Johnny, who couldn't have a more opposite approach.

“I’ll try,” she replied. “But enough about me. How's it going in your world?”

“Same ol’ bullshit as always,” he chuckled.

They spoke about their jobs for a while longer, laughing at random anecdotes from the week. Nari didn't speak about Johnny again, and shortly the thought of him was washed down along with her Gin and tonic. Somewhere between her first and third drinks, Jaehyun asked her how her dating life had been. It caught her off guard only for a moment as she reached for an answer in her muddled brain. With her thoughts slowed, the best she managed to pull was a horrific yet comical dating story. Jaehyun laughed along with her and shared his own. It was always weird talking about her love life with Jaehyun but it was still nice nonetheless. But she would never get used to it, even though there were no lingering feelings left between them.

Nari came back to her apartment feeling a bit lighter after seeing Jaehyun. While he helped her forget about Johnny momentarily, Nari dreaded tomorrow. It was the day of the company holiday party. Normally Nari looked forward to it every year, but the idea of running into Johnny made her stomach churn. Sure, there were going to be a lot of employees and plus ones but the chance of seeing him wasn't zero.

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Meeting Chwe Boyoung

Summary: Nari meets someone she never expected to meet. (Boyoung x Nari crossover) Based on Boyoung's post, The Multiverse

A/N: I didn't tag anyone in this because this is a post we've already read before in the previous blog - it changed a little bit, but nothing big, so I didn't tag anyone ^^

A soft knock was heard behind Nari’s bedroom door, making the woman call out gently for the person to come in. She assumed that one of the members must have come back to the dorm early from their dinner outing; Nari felt like staying back at home to relax rather than go out with the others - goodness, the poor woman has been slightly overworking due to NCT 127 and WayV preparations as well as NCT as a whole in general (not that the public is aware of, having preparations for their next NCT comeback and all…).

When the door opened, she did not expect to see a young woman sniffling, face stained with dry tears and looking very defeated. Nari had no idea who this young woman was, but at the moment, she looked very defeated, sad, and in pain - Nari’s motherly instincts kicked in despite not knowing who she was. “Oh my…” Nari felt her eyes soften at the sight of the young woman, reminding her of the Dreamies. “Are you alright, honey?”

“N-No!” the stranger whimpered, bursting into tears. Instantly, Nari held her arms out for a hug, the young woman falling into her arms as she cried heavily. Seeing her cry made her think of Jisung for some reason; must be because she looked around his age.

“Aiyaa~” Nari cooed, patting her back comfortingly. “It’s okay, it’s okay, let it all out, take your time honey, take your time~”

She doesn’t know how long the two stayed in their position; the stranger hugged Nari around the waist tightly as the two sat on Nari’s bed, but eventually, the cries stopped, and the woman pulled away from Nari to wipe her face sheepishly. “Are you okay?” Nari asked her calmly, helping brush loose strands of hair away from her damp face.

“Y-Yeah, I should be okay now,” the woman smiled at her sheepishly. “Thanks…”

“No worries,” Nari smiled back, moving to rest against her headboard. She stared at the young woman curiously. “Now…can I ask why you are here? I’ve never seen you before, and I have no idea how you came here without me hearing the front door opening…” A thought entered her mind that made her pout. “Are you a relative of one of the members who I didn’t know about? If so, that is very low of them, and I will scold them later for that.” Nari tried to think of which member would do this. Her face darkened at another suggestion. "If you're a sasaeng -"

“No, I’m not…I’m not a relative of the members,” the stranger admitted with the smallest cringe. "And I'm not a sasaeng. No way..." She lifted her hand up to show the Sling Ring to Nari. “I’m from another universe.”

“Ohhh?” Nari leaned forward to stare at the jewellery with interest. She recognised it, being a MARVEL fan and all, so her interest was piqued.

“Yeah,” she nodded. “In my universe, I’m Jaemin’s childhood best friend -” Her face flashed with pain momentarily, seeming to reminisce on a painful memory, “-and together we’re in NCT. I’m the only female member in NCT.”

Only female member in NCT?

"Prove it," Nari narrowed her eyes at her suspiciously. "Tell me something about NCT that the public doesn't know."

Boyoung blinked. "Uh...Johnny Oppa once danced to Barbie Girl shirtless while he had those extensions in his hair during Gimme Gimme era. Mark Oppa had recorded it and sent it to the Dreamie group chat."

No one knows that except the members.

“That’s cool,” Nari grinned, holding her arms out to her side. “Because that’s me in this universe, the only female member in NCT.”

“Really?” the stranger tilted her head in curiosity, Nari internally cooing at the cute action, “Can I ask what your name is?”

“Oh, of course!” Nari beamed. “My name is Park Nari.”

“My name is Chwe Boyoung. I thought I was going to meet another version of me, I didn’t know I’d meet a different person…”

“Can I know who you’ve met already?”

Boyoung recounted the events from when she had her disagreement with Jaemin in her original universe (Nari pouted at the fact Boyoung couldn’t see how amazing she truly was), all the way to leaving the recent different-Jaemin in his universe all alone. “How peculiar,” Nari mused once she heard the whole story. “You’ve met the version of you if you didn’t grow up in your upbringing, being happy and all that, and then you met an angry version of yourself that didn’t move on from the past and pushed people away, and then you met a universe where you…” Her smile faltered, “...unfortunately lost the battle to your hardships…”

“And now I am in a universe where I don’t exist,” Boyoung added dryly.

“Eh, it’s alright,” Nari waved off, “I’m pretty sure there’s a universe where neither of us doesn’t exist, and we’re just someone’s imagination.” Nari blinked at what she just uttered. She had no idea why she said that…

“Right, anything could happen…” Boyoung agreed, snapping Nari out of her mini confusion.

“But you know what I can see in your journey?” Nari asked her with a raised eyebrow. The young woman copied her action.

“What?”

“How they all speak the same message.”

“Which is?”

“Gratification, and moving onwards,” Nari answered in a reflective tone, waving her hand absently as if it was nothing - when really, it was something to take in. “That you have the chance to move on and become a better version, that you should be grateful for where you are.”

“...huh…” Boyoung blinked. But Nari could read her better than Boyoung thought; she can see the small denial in her eyes despite the journey she’s been through in the past few hours.

“And you know what I’m going to say?” Nari smiled cheekily with a wink.

“The same things the other universes said, I presume?” Boyoung returned with a half-hearted eye roll.

“Well, it’s because it’s true,” Nari shrugged, relaxing back against her headboard. “You need to see that you are not who you used to be, you’re not the old you that was lost and weak; but you’re a new person who can move on and become better - and people around you have seen it, except you. And I bet you, through these multiverse travels, you’re realising how lucky you are right now, and how grateful you are, right?”

“...right…” Acceptance and defeat are reflected in the young woman’s eyes. It reminded Nari of when she had to confront for the first time that she was constantly pushing people away, not letting anyone through her walls and into her heart. It wasn't until it had to be literally yelled at to her for her to realise the seriousness of how guarded she was to even her own members.

“So, what are you going to do?” Nari asked rhetorically, speaking the answer quickly before Boyoung could say anything. “You’re going to go back home, admit that you’re changing for the better, an show the members how grateful you are,” Goodness, Nari needed to express this to her own members as soon as they came back from their dinner outing.

“You’re such a mum,” Boyoung snickered. “Are you the mother figure in NCT?”

“Yeah, I am,” Nari smiled fondly at the thought of her members. “How interesting is that? I’m one of the older members in NCT and seen as an older sister or mother figure, but you’re the maknae of NCT. You must be so lucky having the members loving you.”

“Same to you,” Boyoung nodded. “You’re their role model, they love you a lot and would do anything fo you, I am guessing.”

“Right,” Memories of the members wanting to help her in certain situations played in the back of her mind. “I love them just as much…”

“From what I can see, there’s always something that’s trying to pull us back,” Boyoung noted thoughtfully. “Mine is my upbringing…do you have any struggles?”

“Oh, you know it!” Nari giggled in bittersweet. “Um…I tend to put a barrier up between me and people, so I don't get close to them. I tend to push people away and not show my true emotions and thoughts. So, people mistake me for being cold and rude.”

“Really?” Boyoung gaped. She had no idea they were similar.

“Yeah,” Nari winced, scratching the back of her neck. “Uh, it's a habit I had growing up, to be honest. But the members are trying to help me open up to people, especially Taeyong - I don't deserve him, I swear -”

“Huh? You and Taeyong Oppa?” Boyoung interrupted her with a confused frown.

“Ohhh…” Nari’s eyes widened slightly in realisation. “You know how you and Jisung have a thing going on? Well, in this universe, I am in a relationship with Taeyong.”

“Really?” Boyoung almost squealed, even going as far as to jump on her spot on the bed. “You and Oppa? Wooowww what is it like?”

“It’s great!” Nari perked up. Although she tried not to, a big smile was forming on her face at the thought of her lover. “We’re best friends, have helped each other in our lowest moments and everything…I really love him. I don't know where I would be without him.” Ever since the two decided to open up themselves to change and become their true selves, while also communicating with one another, they have been unstoppable.

Nari moved to sit beside Boyoung again instead of against the headboard, nudging her shoulder lightly with hers. “You should do that with Jaemin.”

“Jaemin and I aren’t -” Boyoung winced.

“I know, pabo,” Nari rolled her eyes. “But he’s still your best friend, the one who hasn’t given up on you. He deserves to be acknowledged as well, you know?”

“Yeah, I know,” Boyoung grinned small. “I’m really lucky to have him and the others in my life.”

“Aren’t we all?” Nari joked, referring to all versions of Boyoung (and maybe even herself), the two giggling briefly. “So…you know why you’re travelling through universes now, yeah?”

“Yeah,” Boyoung sighed, seeming to relax her shoulders as if a weight was lifted off of them, “I know now.”

“That’s good, that’s good, I’m glad~”

Just then, a new portal opened up, having heard Boyoung’s longing and accepting heart to go back home for good. “Time to go home, I guess,” Boyoung seemed to have recognised it was a portal to her original universe, hopping off Nari’s bed quickly to stand in front of the portal. Nari moved quickly after her in an attempt to get a closer look at what Boyoung’s universe looked like. From what Nari could see, it was another version of her own room, it was just decorated to Boyoung’s style - and Nari can definitely see the room scream out Chwe Boyoung.

“Remember what you learnt in these travels, Boyoung,” Nari reminded her in a motherly tone. “Don’t let this all go to waste.”

“I won’t,” she assured the older woman with a smile. “I’ve learnt my lesson.”

“That’s good,” Nari nodded.

“Can you do something for me?” Boyoung requested, turning around to face Nari, her back to the portal.

“Anything!”

“Make sure to tell the members how grateful you are to have them in your life and to love them unconditionally,” Boyoung shuffled in her spot shyly. “The members deserve the whole world.”

“They do, they really do,” Nari almost whispered, feeling emotional from the love they both clearly had for their members. Nari was glad to have met Chwe Boyoung. If only she was from Nari’s universe; Nari would have treasured her and looked after her and loved her the way she deserved. And maybe through Boyoung, Nari would have learnt to appreciate the members a few years ago and be open to them - or maybe she and Boyoung would both be stubborn and not open up until years later. Who knows?

With one last wave of goodbye, Boyoung walked through the portal, back home.

The sound of the front door being unlocked echoed in the quiet dorm, followed by the loud laughter of the members and them teasing Doyoung like usual.

Nari was quick to fulfil Boyoung’s request.

“Noona!” Haechan cheered, dashing to her side before Doyoung could whack him for teasing the older member. “I missed you!”

“I missed you too in those few hours!” Nari snickered, pressing multiple kisses on the top of his head that made him laugh at the ticklish feeling. Although the 127 maknae was a bit confused to receive such physical affection, he couldn't complain. “Love you~”

“Mh, love you too, Noona~!”

“Hey, do we get this treatment as well?” Johnny pouted, hand flying to his heart dramatically. Rolling her eyes, she pulled away from Haechan (ignoring his whines) to hug her American best friend tightly. “Whoa,” Johnny raised his eyebrows at the intense love he was receiving, though returned it. “What’s up with you?”

“Nothing,” she hummed, moving away from him to hug Jungwoo next who accepted her hug with a squeal. “I just wanted to remind you guys how much I love you and am grateful to have you in my life.”

“Don’t worry, we feel the same,” Jaehyun assured her as it was his turn to receive a hug from her.

“I know,” she nodded, “But I still wanted to express my love and gratitude to you guys.”

“And we’ll happily accept it,” Taeyong declared, swooping forward to encase his arms around her waist, pressing kisses all over her face. While she giggled at her boyfriend’s affection, the others groaned in mock disgust.

“Alright, keep it PG, here, we have some kids!” Yuta teased, nodding in Mark and Haechan’s direction. As everyone laughed at the teasing and continued to joke around with one another, Nari admired them all in the arms of her wonderful boyfriend, leaning her head on his chest.

Yes, she was very lucky to have them in her life, just like how Boyoung was lucky to have her members in her life.

Masterlist

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Relationship with WayV

Kun is quite close to Nari since she also helped him when he first came to Korea

Close like siblings - and it's not really clear who would be the 'older sibling' because they treat each other equally. Like, one would nag the other and vice versa, depending on the situation

Since they're quite close and work well together, they are like WayV's parents or the older siblings for the other members

Kun is grateful to have Nari helping him with the leadership role since she has experience and because she looks intimidating in general, it would make people listen to her lol

Both love to chill together in each other's studios to produce some tracks

Kun is the main one out of the two that does the cooking, and he's always happy to cook something up for Nari whenever she comes to the WayV dorm for a visit, or to stay for their comeback era - since he knows how tired and exhausted she can get with many schedules from NCT 127/WayV/SuperM

Sometimes Nari will do the cooking though, cuz even he can get exhausted looking after the other members (you know how chaotic one can be)

Most conversations in WayV go like this: "Kun-ge, can YangYang and I go outside?" "Did you ask Nari-jie?" "...no." "Go ask her first." "Nari-jie, can Hendery and I go outside?" "Did you ask Kun?"

Yeah, when these two are together and in a playful mood, Kun is on his own HAHAHHAA

Ten low-key brings out Nari's wild side - her wild, sexy side

Always hype each other up in whatever they're doing (so, similar to the Johnny x Nari besties relationship, except the sibling part)

They like hanging out together whether to just chill and relax, or do art/dancing together

The two are pretty close as besties, they can talk about anything - even relationships - so if Nari wants to talk about her relationship problems, Ten is there to listen and give advice, vice versa

When it comes to severe situations though, they can become serious and work well together - especially when it comes to helping their members or other people, they work well together

Ten was raised with his mother and sister, so he has major respect for females - especially for Nari. So if something bad were to happen to Nari, he would not like it at all - will fight anyone for Nari

Those two are like, the cliche, chaotic besties that some people would wish to have, but at the same time, stay away from

WinWin doesn't like physical affection much, but just for Nari, he will accept it - especially since she did help him a lot with the Korean language, and always made sure to make him feel comfortable and involved. And there's also the fact that she doesn't show much physical affection to people, so the fact she is giving it to him is an honour. (Fun fact: WinWin found her scary at first lol)

Looks to Nari a lot for guidance and support when it comes to being in Korea and working in Korea - but when they're in China, he's dang confident and is the one more likely to guide and look after Nari since it's more his area

Although he seems 'shy' and 'meek' in Korea, he will defend and protect Nari if necessary - and he's much bolder when in China

When it comes to the younger members like Chenle and Renjun, the two of them really work well together to look out for them - those two Dreamies look up to Nari and WinWin a lot, actually

Nari really loves his dancing, and she and Ten are always hanging around WinWin, wanting to try contemporary dancing

Nari is the one that knows WinWin the most and is closest to WinWin - she is the one that he would go to for anything and everything, and he is one of the few that calls Nari by her Chinese name.

Also, the two love to annoy Yuta when they give each other attention rather than to the Japanese man - they know they have Nakamoto Yuta wrapped around their finger hehe

WinWin knows that he can go to Nari for support, encouragement, and love in anything he does

A/N: Don't have to read it if you don't want to. I'm not going to be writing about him in future posts, only mentioning him here and that's it. The only time I'll mention him is probs for NCT World 2.0, or old posts, but that's it.

Lucas really acts like a younger brother when with Nari - lowers his guard and really clings onto Nari and wants to hang out with her like a younger brother

The only time he seems 'older/mature' is when Nari's life is in danger or is threatened or something - he kind of becomes her bodyguard, lol

People actually see him as just a 'giant goofball', but Nari knows the true Lucas who is very passionate, caring, and thoughtful about the things around them

So whenever they're doing an interview or something, Nari makes sure to speak up about how Lucas is more than just his looks

Whenever they do variety shows together in China, he's always looking out for her and making sure she's doing okay

Modelling duos - the only one Lucas will acknowledge who has higher visuals than him loloolololol (either that, or he faces Nari's wrath cuz she knows for a fact that she has visuals)

“I am the most handsome in NCT/WayV, but Nari is the most beautiful one. Together we are BOOM!”

You know how Xiaojun found Yuta intimidating? Same when he met Nari. Nari first met him when she was walking past a practice room and heard his beautiful vocals and original lyrics; he was a nervous wreck at first when she approached him but warmed up to her soon enough.

The two love listening to movie soundtracks together, as well as songwriting and producing music

One expresses their true thoughts and feelings through songwriting, so the two know each other's inner thoughts quite deeply

He really leaned on her when they debuted, always looking at her and listening to her tips and advice, sometimes hiding behind her if someone says something rude and would silently encourage her savage side to come out

At the same time, she's also like a nagging mother to him when he's not doing the right things - like eating snacks instead of proper meals or playing too many video games with YangYang

“I told you two to clean your rooms!” “It’s not like you live in there!” “And I don’t want you guys running to me asking where your stuff is, because you can’t find it among your messy room!”

We all know how clumsy he is, so you bet Nari is always hovering around, trying to look out for him and make sure he doesn't hurt himself or break anything in her tsundere way

He, in turn, helps her with songwriting, singing, and just being there for her when needed

Sometimes his weirdness concerns her, but at the same time, he can bring out the weirdness inside of her. She wishes sometimes that she could be like him and show her true self rather than the cold appearance she gives out all the time

Since he already has three older sisters, it's easy for him to lean on Nari and treat her like family (though to be honest, he finds himself closer to Nari than his family by JUST A TINY BIT, and that's only because she understands the struggles of being an idol with him)

But to be fair, he is quite close to her because when they were on Dream Plan and Hendery's ranidaphobia (fear of frogs) was shown, Nari was one of the main members that helped calm him down and yell at the staff - and you know when someone helps a person when they're vulnerable, you tend to have that closer connection with them...if that makes sense...

Yeah, Hendery is someone Nari definitely has to help Kun watch over with his craziness lol - poor Kun when Nari actually joins Hendery in the weirdness...

Hendery really admires how hardworking Nari is, and how much she helps NCT/WayV, he definitely looks up to her and finds himself sometimes seeking her approval in things he might be doing whether it's his rapping, singing, dancing etc.

Nari really likes his rapping and dancing though and finds herself going to him a lot when they record WayV tracks and comebacks, asking him how to do certain things that he is good at

Hendery feels quite happy and proud being able to be the one to help Nari when she asks

He's not as obvious as other members, but he is pretty protective of Nari and will protect her when necessary

Don't put YangYang and Haechan in a room together with Nari - they will annoy her so much that she will somehow find a way to disown them if necessary lol

Soooo mischievous towards Nari and Kun (but also include Ten who constantly calls YangYang his baby lol), they truly look like parents when looking after YangYang in WayV

But he does listen to Nari more than Kun, so when being spoken to seriously, he will listen to Nari. (Her intimidating looks helps her)

In all seriousness though, he felt touched when he found out Nari was learning German off to the side to have something in common with him for just the two of them - invited her to join his German classes in SM so they study together even though she is a bit behind compared to him

You bet both of them snickered when they would teach the other members sentences that weren't actually the sentence the members wanted to learn kkkk

When it comes to serious things, of course, he will listen to her and follow whatever she says - whenever they're somewhere new, most of the time he is right at her side, staying close to her - will full-on hide behind her small form if necessary lol

And since he is basically like another kid of hers, of course, she will protect him like a Mama Bear - and he would protect her back if necessary.

He may act all childish and lean on her most of the time, but if Nari is in danger, he will step up and protect her and look after her (swooning many fans when they see him protect his Noona ajajjaajjaja)

Masterlist

NCT 127 // NCT Dream // SungTaro // WayV // SuperM // Other Male Idols

[setoangel01-fanfiction]

Happy Valentine’s Day, Ash

Fandom: Sing 2016

Pairing: Johnny x Ash (Jash)

Rated: T

Chapter Summary: Johnny takes Ash out for Valentine's Day to cheer her up - things go a bit differently than either of them expected.

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A03

"You didn't have to do this." Ash reiterated for what may as well have been the thousandth time that night.

"I know, but I wanted to." Johnny answered exactly like he had all those aforementioned times before.

Ash bit her bottom lip in a failed attempt at ignoring the strange glance she'd received from the waitress who had to wait for her to put the glass down before refilling her soda. Once the dark substance reached the brim, Ash reached over; grabbing the cold drink in her hand and taking a long swig of the sweet liquid if only to ignore the look Johnny was giving her over his menu. She adjusted in her seat; plaid red dress itched like fucking crazy and she regretted allowing the guy across from her to convince her to wear it.

Rolling her eyes a bit at his curious glance in reaction to her movement, Ash put aside those notions when she looked at him again. Begrudgingly having to admit he looked very nice if a bit out of place. Bright red button up shirt, black tie and jeans were a far cry from his normal green sweater and signature leather jacket.

Pushing that distracting thought aside, Ash grabbed a roll and began nibbling on the buttery bread as she tried to forget that she was even here and why she even agreed to this at all…

For clarity's sake, today was the most dreaded holiday of all -

Valentine's Day.

Even when she was still with Lance, she hated February 14th almost as much as she hated any other commercial garbage. Suffice to say, her ex was never one to be romantic in the least - didn't buy her cards, flowers, chocolates or any other cliche shit like the cheap asshole he was. The most he ever did for the holiday was reluctantly foot the bill for their cheap dinner at the local fast food joint down the street.

For Ash, Valentine's Day was yet just another day in her hellish life with a boyfriend who never cared for her one bit.

It didn't help in the least having to see all the happy couples smooching and hugging. Girls with their bouquets of flowers and big boxes of candy that constantly surrounded her that day even when Lance would barely hold her hand in public. Mostly walking one step in front of her to assert his idea of dominance and bring the point home, that according to him, she was merely backup.

Of course, it didn't mean she exactly wanted those cheesy things but it would be nice to feel somewhat appreciated at least occasionally - even if it was only one lousy day a year to be treated as more than just his hot little background singer - but that wasn't the case for her.

To make a long story short - Valentine's Day meant jack squat to her.

For some odd reason, she'd been even less happy since post-Lance and post-competition. Ash thought she'd feel more independent and empowered by this point. Treat herself to a nice dinner and buy her own damn box of chocolate to bury her sorrows in but she found herself skirting away from that idea almost as quickly as it infiltrated her subconscious. Ash preferred to sit alone in her apartment like a sad sack; watching anything that didn't have to do with the couple's holiday…

That is until Johnny knocked on her door (in practically a suit mind you) and asked her to join him for dinner.

Ash just stood there blinking at him for a long time until it dawned on her that the gorilla was indeed as serious as a heart attack. Yeah, it wasn't the first time they went out as friends but it being the holiday where couples go out to eat and such rubbed her the wrong way. Suffice it to say, it wasn't as if she didn't think about Johnny in that way - even she'd reluctantly admit, under the threat of death only, that she had a bit of a crush on him.

But that was the thing - Who didn't?

Hell, even their resident powerhouse, Meena, had a blatantly obvious crush on him that Johnny either didn't notice or ignored. Ash believed it was the former even if it was obvious she was like a little sister to him. Point was - everyone's eyes typically lingered a bit too long in most cases when the guy would perform - he drew attention by either singing with that powerful soulful drawl or doing nothing more than being his normal sweet self.

Johnny seemed to have his own gravitational pull.

In the long run, it would be easier to find a person who didn't have a crush on the guy.

Johnny just oozed positivity and gentleness - who wouldn't be completely attracted to that?! He was basically the perfect boyfriend/husband material bundled with good looks and the sweetest demeanor you could ask for.

So, who cared if he made her heart flutter and palms sweat; knees go weak when he was around. Gentle, soothing voice calming her like nothing else could. The way he always had such kind things to say and always worried for her welfare when no one else had given much a crap about her before…

…that didn't mean anything…did it?

Ash would even admit that he was the whole package - handsome, fit, kind, gentle, sweet, and had a gorgeous accent and voice (not to mention a nice ass) to boot but after her prick of an ex made her life a living hell, she wasn't exactly willing to throw herself back in the market again so soon.

Lance's betrayal still felt far too fresh to just jump right back into the dating scene.

Ash decided that she would rather explore who exactly she was first - spend some time on herself and learning to be alone for a change - but sadly, that didn't help either. She found herself depressed within months after their last concert and during the rebuilding; the music and songs she wrote leaning onto much darker subjects and feelings she'd suppressed a lot of during the competition. Betrayal, heartache, and pain she still had to work on getting out but it had gotten to the point where even Buster had noticed this was way beyond her typical teenage angst. Against everything she wanted, he suggested taking a break to "re-evaluate her life" as he called it. That koala was as honest and salty as they came.

The week off was probably the worst idea ever.

Holing herself up in her apartment and being forced to think about the sad state of her emotional status. After her writing and singing "Set It All Free", having a good career and friend's support, and especially and being rid of the toxic bastard for good, she thought she'd be in a better place emotionally.

Yet now she had to deal with the fact that since she wasn't now allowed to go to the theater, she couldn't just ignore all the calls pouring into her phone. Blocking his number didn't even help for now that she was home, Lance started showing up unannounced to her apartment at all hours of the day and night, which was sure to drive anyone up the wall.

It wasn't exactly Lance just being there and knocking like crazy - it was what he began to say through the door that angered her more than anything…

"I know you're in there!"

"Ash, babe, c'mon, I said I was sorry. How many times you gonna make me say it?"

"Let me in - I promise, we'll just talk."

"Give me another chance - I even got rid of Becky for you!"

"You did one freakin' concert! Even if you got your 15 minutes of fame and some decent gigs, you'll still never find anyone better than me…"

That last one killed her yet she never bothered to dignify him with an answer.

Ash abhorrently loathed the certainty and smugness in his voice that made her want to swing open her door and punch his stupid face in. How dare he insinuate that she of all people needed a douche-nozzle like him back in her life…

She reasoned with herself that Lance's latest reappearance yesterday was the only reason she agreed to Johnny today. She desperately clung to that connotation even as she dug out the only red dress (per his request) from her closet. She threw it on without even bothering to put on make-up or wearing a decent pair of shoes all while he waited for her in the living room.

Johnny still didn't seem to care about her lack of trying when she walked out of her bedroom.

Instead, he just smiled at her like normal before taking her to one of the nicest restaurants in town without nary a word on her haggard appearance…

"What are you thinking of ordering?" Johnny's pleasant accent infiltrated her ears, suddenly breaking her out of her inner turmoil.

Ash shrugged.

"I dunno…it's all kinda expensive." Ash finally said - her frugal nature dying a hard death as she stared at the double digits of all the entrees. She had to spend wisely to scrounge by while Lance wasted her hard-earned money. Her ex was like a sponge; forcing her to work menial jobs to get by on rent, bills, etc. Causing her to always be the responsible one; saving every single penny to survive - now here comes Johnny willing to shell out big bucks just to make her feel special on this shitty holiday wasn't making her decision any easier.

"I told you - no looking at the prices. It's my treat." he said and the sugary sweetness leaching out of his mouth made her teeth ache.

Ash just "hmm'ed" in response; re-reading the specials before landing on something she'd been craving for awhile. A dish she used to get when her parents (when they were still married) used to drag her to fancy restaurants like this.

"In that case, I'll get the lobster." she was halfway teasing just to see the horrified expression on his face from the mention of a $40 entree, but it backfired.

Johnny just smiled; his canines on proud display as he nodded at her choice.

"Sounds good."

"...Seriously?" she couldn't help but mutter out, almost choking on a piece of dinner roll in the process.

"Yeah. You should definitely get that. I've never been fond of seafood but lobster is delicious - from what I remember anyway. Only had it once as a lad still living in England." he spoke like he did all the time. Accent airy, light, sweet and always finished with a fabulous smile.

God, this guy drove her freakin' crazy sometimes…

Ash's eyes were wide and shocked but Johnny didn't seem to mind as he went back to glance across the menu. She was about to say something but the waitress returned before she could utter a single syllable.

"How is everything so far?" the waitress asked, giving her a half grin before she purposefully gave a big, sultry smile to Johnny and for a reason unbeknownst to her, that really ticked her off more than it should have.

Ash didn't really care that countless women flirted with Johnny wherever they went…but after awhile, it began to get on her last damn nerve.

Especially considering how damn naive Johnny was to all of it…

No, she didn't exactly have the right to be mad for all intense and purposes, her and Johnny were basically "just friends" but still, when you're out to dinner with someone, especially on Valentine's Day, that should mean something. Like don't fucking make eyes at a man when he's having dinner with another girl, but apparently, this chick didn't get it. Johnny wasn't technically friend-zoned - even if she wasn't crazy about the offer of a candle at dinner or all too aware of the fact she had a chronic condition of resting bitch face - so the damn waitress shouldn't have picked up on that or assumed otherwise…

"It's great." Johnny replied, not even noticing when the employee's green eyes skirted to his body longer than what was necessary.

"Wonderful. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." the woman said with what to Ash sounded like a purposeful innuendo…

Ash was surprised at herself; suddenly shook her head as if to rid herself of her obsessive thoughts, adamant to stay silent for she assumed she was perhaps being overly dramatic or just seeing things. But those thoughts flew out the window when the waitress suddenly caressed a slim paw across Johnny's broad shoulder as slyly as possible - as if she was shooing away a bug or something but Ash knew better.

Biting her tongue, Ash pushed those thoughts back - perhaps there was a reasonable explanation - maybe she just recognized him as the cute British-accented singer from television but the longer the cheetah glared unnecessarily long at Johnny, Ash began to further doubt it.

That look on her face was more of wanting to mount him (or the other way around) than wanting his autograph…

"So…are you ready to order?" the waitress continued with an unnecessary roll of her tongue.

Aw, hell no…

"Hey, how about we get more rolls here first?" Ash asked the tall, slim woman.

Empty bread basket dangling out of her fingers as she stared up at the woman; being sure to give her a less than pleasant smile as she interrupted whatever the flaunting bimbo was about to purr out next.

"Oh. Yes, please." Johnny intervened a lot more polite than the hussy deserved to be addressed but Ash let it go.

"Of course. I-I'll be back to take your orders." the waitress, whose name tag said Savannah, spoke before giving one last lingering glance to Johnny before she disappeared into the back room; thin tail swishing behind her. If Ash wasn't mistaken, her scrawny ass should not have been sauntering that much…

Not even aware of the dirty look she was sending the disappearing waitress til Johnny spoke up.

"Is everything alright, Ash?"

"Hmm? Oh, yeah." Ash shrugged off his confused glance with a lazy smile.

Johnny didn't look all too convinced, but as usual, he just accepted it in that laid-back way of his.

"You sure you wanted more bread? You might get full before the meal even arrives."

Of course he was the level-headed reasonable one…

"Nah. I didn't eat much today, "she lied, "I can pack it in when I want to."

Dammit, why did that sound sexual? What the hell was wrong with her brain tonight?

"Alright. Whatever you say." Johnny replied with a deep chuckle tickling his throat as he placed the menu aside to take a drink of his tea. He was not helping the British stereotyping she constantly teased him about…

About to retort with a well-timed quip when Savannah returned; bread basket piled high with more rolls and she placed them gently in the middle of the table.

Ash was careful to sense a bit of irritation reeking of her in waves, yet didn't say anything as the annoyingly elegant and graceful woman pulled back to reach for her notepad.

"What can I get you?" Savannah asked, her almond shaped green eyes flicking over to Johnny.

"Ladies first." Johnny replied, gesturing to Ash and the waitress sent a smile her way even if wasn't half as bright as the one she sent Johnny earlier.

"Of course. My apologies. What may I get for you tonight, ma'am?"

Ash cringed at the moniker but answered anyway.

"I think I'll have the lobster." she requested, slipping closed the leather bound menu with a satisfying thwack. She flinched at the sudden wind in her face; she was far too used to reading off an illuminated menu at a fast food joint. This all still felt so weird…

"Alright. Roasted red potatoes and corn on the cob alright for the sides?" Savannah asked, scratching the pen lightly on her notepad; not really even bothering to spare the porcupine more than a quick glance. Ash felt the sudden desire to kick the woman in the shin.

"Yep." Ash replied, placing the menu back down before taking another languid drink of her soda. Inwardly cursing that she was still not legally old enough to drink alcohol - she'd never been more tempted to break out her fake ID more than ever tonight..

"For you, sir?"

"Um. I think I'll have the sirloin - medium well, please."

"Great choice." the waitress replied and Ash cringed at the not so subtle smile she flashed him. "What sides would you like with that?"

"They all sound so good! What would you suggest?" Johnny asked.

Why did he have to be so damn friendly?

Savannah made a big production of getting closer to him, peering over his wide shoulder before speaking, "My favorites are the garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus." she finished, languidly pointing to the options with her pen as she spoke. Her arm lingered over his a bit too long much to Ash's annoyance.

"That sounds wonderful. Let's do that." Johnny replied while handing her the menu.

Ash carefully noticed the shy smile the waitress sent him and if anything, her blood just boiled further.

"Perfect. I'll get your orders sent back. Anything else you need?"

"For you to kindly fuck off…" Ash muttered internally, the words desperate to escape but she also didn't want this chick spitting in her food or something.

"Nope. Thanks a lot." Johnny was all too accommodating with his bright white smile that the cheetah eagerly returned.

"Of course. I'll be back." she promised before disappearing into the back again.

"...don't bother, lady…" Ash muttered under her breath into another warm buttered roll.

"What?" Johnny asked. The poor naive soul.

"Nothing." Ash replied, wiping her buttery fingers on the cloth napkin atop her crumb-strewn lap. "So…you regret asking me here yet?"

The confusion and surprise on his face was almost comical, "What are you talking about, Ash? Are you not having a nice time?"

"It's alright. Not exactly my scene but-" she trailed off with a shrug and groaned at how her bothersome dress bunched up around her waist when she did so. Not even embarrassed anymore as she made a big production of yanking it down.

"It's not necessarily mine either." Johnny replied with a laugh; nervously adjusting the tie around his neck; if she knew any better, he looked rather uncomfortable in his clothes too. "B-But I thought you deserved to be treated nice today and this fit the bill - also, this was one of the only restaurants in town that still had reservations open."

As sweet as it sounded, it rubbed her the wrong way.

It felt too much like pity since she had been feeling like utter shit lately and Johnny was a good (…great…best) friend who probably picked up on that before anyone…it still didn't make it any less irksome.

"Johnny. I gotta ask you something." Ash stated before her brain could really catch up.

"Of course. Anything." he replied while taking a sip of his drink.

"Why the actual fuck are you doing this?" she asked, holding back a snort when he suddenly spat out a bit of his tea onto the table the second the curse left her lips.

"Excuse me?" he sounded so offended as he wiped off the remainder from his mouth with the white cloth napkin.

"Listen. I appreciate the sentiment, I really do. But who are we trying to kid? Even if we're making decent money now, this isn't for either of us." she said a bit louder than intended, ignoring the sudden stares of their fellow diners.

More happy couples to bother her…just peachy…

"I know that and I told you a dozen times already, I wanted to do this for you." Johnny reiterated as he had all night - displaying the same calmness he always showcased.

"You're still not answering the 'why', Johnny." Ash clarified, leaning back in her chair in hopes the earth would open up and swallow her whole. Why couldn't she just keep her mouth shut for once? She could have just eaten and enjoyed the damn lobster, but no…she had to play twenty questions instead.

"Do I need a reason to want to ask you, my best friend, out for dinner?"

Ash cringed at how he said it but answered anyway.

"'Friends' don't do this for each other. C'mon, Johnny, we've known each other for awhile now... I mean, yeah, I appreciate you trying to drag me out of my funk lately, but I don't know…I just…I don't get it - you could have asked someone else. Someone who might have appreciated it more and you could have had a lot more fun than you're probably having with me, and - " Ash tapered off, hands subconsciously reaching for another roll when Johnny suddenly reached across the table and placed his hand over hers before she even got close to the basket.

"I am having a good time with you - like I always do." he spoke clearly.

Ash froze; eyes wide as she stared at his large hand over hers; fingers enveloping her small paw and his palm felt so wonderfully warm against her slightly chilled skin.

A slightly frustrated sigh left his throat before he began to speak.

"Listen...I-I never wanted to push you, Ash." Johnny spoke; his voice escaping in a hushed whisper and she couldn't help but lock eyes with him across the table.

Ash was sorely tempted to pull her hand away; push those lingering doubts about her real feelings for Johnny aside but for some reason, her hand refused to budge. Fur prickling on the back of her neck when his thumb brushed ever so gently over the back of her hand.

"What are you talking about?" her mouth moved without her permission but the words came before she could stop them.

A part of her was terrified.

For so long, she knew where she and Johnny stood - best friends on the edge of perhaps something greater but never delving off that cliff. Instead, they hung out - going over to each others respective places to watch a movie or bum around, maybe practice a song or two, but she was not at all prepared to think of it further when Johnny suddenly let out another languid breath before continuing.

"Ash…I-I've never really hid how I've felt about you. At least, I tried to be transparent in that sense…" Johnny whispered with the barest hints of a shrug and it was so incredibly boyish that it had her heart accelerating in her chest. Feelings she cared not to ponder long arose in her and Ash bit the inside of her cheek to feel anything other than them.

Ash did not want to have this discussion.

Refused to believe the whole time how many hints Johnny always dropped. Disregarding how he never treated other girls the way he did her; even when it came to going out but she was adamant it was only as friends. Never wanting to get wrapped up into something she had no idea how to handle anymore. She didn't want another repeat of Lance - a cute guy reeling her in hook, line, and sinker. Her ending up falling for it like so many times before for the dude to just cheat on her and use her for his own selfish gain…but one thing always bothered her to acknowledge…

Johnny was not Lance.

"You know I'd never force you into anything you don't want, Ash." Johnny admitted, hand gently squeezing hers as his other scratched nervously at the back of his head. "I never wanted to be too forward or make you uncomfortable with asking you out officially so soon after your breakup. You know that's not who I am. If you want honesty, Ash, the reason I asked you here tonight is because I thought you deserved a nice Valentine's Day…" Johnny explained before his hand was gone.

For some reason, she hated how unbelievably cold she felt now - as if in those few moments she'd felt sun for the first time after a seemingly endless harsh winter…

Ash was left utterly speechless for what had to be the first time in her life.

If Lance had ever showed kindness to her, there was always another motive or he needed/wanted something in return. True unconditional kindness was nothing she was used to - didn't totally know how to handle it when people were just doing something out of the goodness of their heart. Always putting up defenses in fear of being hurt was who she had become - and for now, the walls stayed if only to preserve that part of herself.

"I…I'm sorry if it seems as if I had different intentions. I swear I did not. I didn't want you to think we have to date now or something."

"Yet you showed up at my house in a tux." Ash muttered out.

"...Perhaps I wanted to persuade you to get out of the house for a bit. I hated seeing you cooped in there since Buster banned you from the theater. I-I just wanted you to have a nice time." Johnny wasn't looking at her now, eyes steadfast on the table where he worried the cloth between his thumb and index.

"...So, is that what all those other times were too? You know, the movies, pizza at your place, and even the arcade? I don't recall being down in the dumps then…" she asked and a half-smile formed when instantly, Johnny's face flushed.

Why did he have to be so damn cute when he was embarrassed?

"Like I said before…I never wanted to push you into anything, Ash." Johnny shrugged before meeting her eyes again. "You told me how your ex never treated you right. Always pushing you to the side as if you were better in the background. I hate to say it, but when you told me that, I'd never been angrier at someone before in my entire life ."

Ash's eyes widened in utter shock and her wall began crumbling.

"For that bloody wanker to treat a beautiful lady, such as yourself, so rudely is downright despicable." Johnny spoke with such hardened conviction - even barely concealed anger - and her heart started to beat frantically against her chest when she heard it lacing that normally calm voice.

It only dawned on her now that Lance never called her beautiful - it was always just "Ash", "babe", or the worst one by far, "you're super hot" he coined only when he was really drunk.

Lance never referred her to with such refined terms…

She had little time to contemplate it further when Johnny continued to speak.

"What he did to you wasn't right and a part of why I did this was to show you how you should have been treated… Treasured. So, yes, maybe I had a bit of a selfish motive for wanting to spend this day with you…but…" Johnny tapered off; eyes once again lowering as if ashamed and it broke her fucking heart to pieces. "I-I understand if all of this is just fruitless for me and really, that's perfectly okay. I just want you to be happy, Ash. That's enough for me."

The softness he spoke with. How a true gentlemen spoke and how she never bothered to admit it before. Everything Johnny had done; whether it be calling her up at the most random times just to see how she was feeling, bringing over food or a new movie to watch on weekends. Always spending time with her to cheer her up and she did appreciate having him around her house.

The stifling loneliness actually drifted away during those times…

Now, here he was - baring a heart so pure and leaving it on the table. The ball in her court. To either just accept his friendship - Johnny would never push her for anything further. Or to see beyond the kindness he portrayed; the boy who had been perusing her for awhile without her caring to comprehend it at all. He didn't blatantly ask her for a date or kiss; just was there as a constant friend who was willing to wait for her to realize the amazing opportunity she had right in front of her this whole damn time...

As she sat there and looked at him, it seemed to hit her all in the chest at once…

What the hell was she so afraid of?

Before Ash had any time to really think of what to do, say, or even how to react, apparently her body decided for her. Seeing that sadness on Johnny's face that didn't belong whatsoever, Ash moved; desperate to erase that expression from his face as quickly as possible.

So, in this pretentious, flamboyant restaurant filled with dignified people, Ash suddenly climbed atop the table much to Johnny's (and the fellow customers) shock. Dark soda knocked over and spilling across the pearly white canvas in the process as she made her way over to Johnny.

The sound of the table jostling and glass hitting the table with a thunk caused Johnny to look up. Wide brown eyes lifted to hers in obvious confusion of what exactly was happening yet before Johnny could even utter a word out of that cute mouth of his, Ash shut him up with her own.

The shock of feeling's Johnny's mouth under hers was shocking to say the least - for damn, did it feel a helluva lot better than those previous times the unwarranted thoughts flitted through her brain. Her hands were less than gentle as she grasped onto the fur on his cheeks and tilting her head against his mouth.

Ash became instantly aware of two things in that moment - One, this had to be Johnny's first kiss for he didn't know what the hell he was doing. Two - she didn't care because it felt that amazing.

It was sloppy; his mouth completely unsure as he maneuvered to try and perfectly fit it against hers. Ash couldn't help but smile against his lips and pull him closer out of sheer need to have his warmth closer. Large hands trembled only for a second as they skirted firmly over her hips before grasping lightly onto her sides and back and holding her tight as she grasped onto him.

Ash was so lost in the sensation of his mouth that she didn't even care that her annoying dress again rode up; she was just happy she'd worn leggings.

Her quivering legs gave out after a few more moments; her knees hitting the hard table were ignored as she deepened the kiss. Ash learned yet something else in this small chunk of time - Johnny was a notoriously fast learner. She suspected if he could learn the piano that fast, his kissing skills were no different. He began returning it more intensely - seemingly uncaring they were now essentially making out in front of a group of strangers.

Neither wanted this moment to end but eventually, their kisses ebbed away to soft brushings of mouths and eventually pulling back enough to shyly glance into each others heavily-lidded eyes.

"Ash…?" Johnny muttered breathlessly; his warm breath skirting pleasantly over his face. There was so many questions in just him breathing out her name but she didn't care to answer them right now.

Instead of responding verbally to him, she leaned in to kiss him again - desperate to taste his lips again.

"Just take that as a yes." she spoke once she reluctantly pulled away and the shy smile he gave her had her chest aching in the best way.

"You mean…we can…date?" he asked.

"Would I have kissed you in a packed restaurant if I was going to say 'no'? And if it's any consolation, I never kissed Lance in public."

"I suppose not." he shrugged.

"It's a resounding yes but only on one condition, Johnny."

"Uh. Sure. Of course. What's that?"

"Never bring me here again."

"Heh." the relief that flooded his face was almost comical, "No problem. There's an awesome burger stands an uncle of mine owns that a lot better - won't empty your wallet either." he answered with a chuckle and grimace as he pulled at his tie again, "Best part - no dress code."

"Then what the hell are we doing here? Can't we just leave this stuffy, lame joint and go there?"Ash groaned; feeling now so out of place in the restaurant full of chandeliers and people in clothes that cost more than a few months of her rent. It was only now that they realized that they indeed were not the only two people in the world.

"Heh. You're right." Johnny chuckled and seemed to just now notice every single patron's eyes were still glued on the couple - including the stunned waitress standing by their table with a pitcher of tea.

"Uh… Check please." he timidly continued, face as red as a tomato and Ash couldn't help but laugh.

Walking out of that restaurant felt better than it probably should have.

No, not everything was perfect but it shaped up to be a much better day than either could have anticipated. Ash took a moment to glance up into the gray winter sky as the snowflakes began gently falling to the earth. What seemed so depressing this morning was now calm and rather beautiful to her now. Who would have thought all you needed was a little change in perspective to see the world through a whole new set of eyes?

Ash let out a breath she wasn't aware she was holding when Johnny's hand suddenly moved to grasp hers.

The nip in the air didn't seem as bad when his warm hand enveloped her own. She took a moment to glance up at him; black blazer rather fetching on his frame even if it was a bit too big. Red shirt now had the first few buttons undone and his tie was dangling over his shoulders. She smiled in picturing him rooting through his dad's and uncle's closets just to find something suitable to wear in order to take her out to dinner. More amazingly was how he openly admitted it; so endearing on how much work he'd put into this whole plan of his.

How it ultimately paid off for both parties involved…

"Happy Valentine's Day, Ash…" Johnny spoke; hand gently squeezing hers in a firmer hold. The breath leaving his mouth coiled around his face until it disappeared into the grayness of the cold air. His kind brown eyes crinkling around the edges as he smiled at her and it was now she knew she would never get tired of seeing that smile.

"You too." Ash chuckled before walking closer to his side to rest her head on his forearm.

Smiling beside herself as she took a deep breath of the fresh winter air surrounding them during the slow walk to his uncle's restaurant. A feeling of complete warmth and happiness she hadn't felt for a long time settling permanently in her chest.

Yeah, as cliche as it sounded…perhaps from now on, Valentine's Day (and pretty much every day in between) wouldn't be so bad anymore.

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heechul (super junior)

jackson, bambam, mark (got7)

all of bts (especially yoongi, hobi, and jimin)

taeil (block b)

wonho, minhyuk (monsta x)

hansol, a-tom (topp dogg)

all of twice, especially sana and momo (twice)

jeonghan, seunkwan, wonwoo (seventeen)

all of mamamoo

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jonghyun and key (shinee)

amber, kystal (f(x))

nari (wassup)

jimin (15&)

luhan, sehun (exo)

all of exo-cbx

woosang (double a)

hon (mr mr)

hanbit (mercury)

all of exid (especially hani)

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ravi (vixx)

johnny (nct)

youngjae (b.a.p)

all of red velvet (especially seulgi and irene)

minhyuk (btob)

cheetah (solo rapper)

yuna (aoa)

hyuna (4minute)

dara, park bom (2ne1)

all of blackpink (especially jisoo)

all of gfriend (especially sinb and eunha)

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jo kwon (2am)

sunny, yoona, yuri (snsd)

ren (n’uest)

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