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[starjeno]

destined | l.mh | 3

genre: fluff | soulmate!au, genderswap!au pairing: student!mark x female!reader warnings: bad words? word count: 1973 summary: it’s a fact of life that soulmates swap bodies. when mark wakes up in a bed that isn’t his, he’s delighted. you, on the other hand, absolutely despise it. a/n: filler chapter, sorry! and i know it’s been a while since i’ve posted. also, i gave the roommate a name finally. 

the sunset filtering through your curtains fills the room with hazy light. it’s soft and golden and comforting, but it does little to placate your roommate. her arms remain crossed over her chest as you pace by the mini-fridge nervously, waiting for this interrogation to end.

“okay, but what did yuta say?” she’s already somehow familiarized herself with the names of the people involved, and while it took some time for her to get used to your new appearance, she currently seems to have grown accustomed to it. you groan, “i told you, yuta likes this whole thing. he just ignored me and then said that i should take mark into consideration.”

“why can’t mark take you into consideration instead?” she retorts. you huff, “i told you this too! mark also thinks i like this whole thing!”

“well? do you?”

you can’t help the hesitation that bubbles up in your throat when you think about the events of earlier. the rapid beating of your heart and the heat in the tips of your ears and the strange familiarity that accompanied each of mark’s words — he felt like a missing puzzle piece, like someone you loved in a past life, and you didn’t like how you unconsciously gravitated towards him as he spoke. 

then again, you only saw him for a few hours, so maybe you’re overexaggerating. you shake your head firmly, “i don’t! you know that! i don’t want any of this!”

she gives you an unplaceable look, her eyes filled with contemplation, before groaning and sitting up, “let’s go out to eat. you’ve had a rough day.”

“you’ll pay?”

“yeah,” she sighs, running a hand through her hair, “i don’t want you to confuse the cashier with your credit card info. let’s get out of here.”

it’s a blessing that your roommate has kun. she’s accumulated enough of his clothing that your new body has a decent selection to choose from. though the clothes all fit loosely, you figure tucking your dress shirt into your pants and looping a belt tightly through should make sure your outfit is secure. she stands in the doorway as she watches you change, blushing feverishly when she associates your initial meeting with yuta with the boxers that now hug you snugly. 

“where do you feel like eating?” 

you hum in thought as you grab a cap, “honestly? kun’s place. he makes such good food.”

she rolls her eyes before dialing her boyfriend’s number on the phone. it rings for a few seconds until the line clicks and you hear a deep voice fill the speaker, “what’s up? you only call at this time when you’re hungry. or horny. or both. please don’t be both.”

“uh, just hungry. also, ____ and i have something we should tell you,” she mumbles, “i’ll be over in five.”

she hangs up before looking over to me and sighing, "i'll do your hair."

as you sit down in front of a mirror and watch your roommate squeeze out a frightening amount of gel onto her palm, you can't help but think about mark again. it's hard not to since his face is the reflection and it shines with a bright optimism that you currently lack. you attempt a half-hearted smile to make his features seem pleasant; it feels wrong when his face frowns.

meanwhile, the girl behind the chair slicks your hair in a neat quiff, sparing a few strands to fall onto your forehead casually. you look handsome, and you're somewhat pleased that kun's first impression of your soulmate will be great on terms of looks.

not that you cared particularly. you don't. you aren't even sure you know what a mark is, much less feel as if others should approve of him.

"there, let's go," she hums, wiping her hands off with a towel and spritzing some floral scent on the two of you before walking out. you follow reluctantly.

kun's apartment is cute and filled with small plants that are groomed to perfection. little canvases with a dramatic ink strokes line the walls above the television and couches, and pens are littered in the corners of every room. there's even a pen tucked into the pocket of the man himself, who is still in the ironed dress shirt he went to work in.

his smile radiates as the two of you walk into the hall, but you can sense the air tension rise, “mina and . . . a friend?”

“ha ha, very funny, kun. you won’t believe who this is,” your roommate grins as you two sit down. kun pauses for a bit before backing into his kitchen, grabbing a spare pan to add on top of the stove, thinking, “uh, a cousin? your long-lost brother? i thought ____ was coming over.”

“exactly,” she huffs before motioning over to you, “meet mark, or better known as ____ in mark’s body.”

kun gasps and points the pan at you accusingly, laughter lacing his voice, “oh my god, you fucking swapped?”

you grin and place a hand to drag the pot down, “i know, it’s crazy.”

“at least he’s cute,” the dimpled boy chuckles, sighing in disbelief. he definitely knew you well.

“agreed,” you smile a bit and your roommate shoots you a short-lived glare before looking at kun, “so we came here to destress from such a horrific event by eating your food.”

“that sounds like a plan . . . ,” he muses, a small smile growing on his face as he takes out cooking oil, “you guys can just chill, and i’ll have something cooked up in ten.”

as soon as you pull your phone out, a notification slides onto a screen. you bite your lip as the social messaging app displays the message of a new follower, and when you hold down for more details, you instantly recognize the handle.

mark. he must've searched you up, and if he's managed to follow you on here, he's probably found all your socials by now. as if on cue, you see three more notifs slide gracefully on your phone, beaming with a new friend request. you aren’t sure if you’re happy or annoyed, or a bit of both, but you hold down and open the app to find a new direct message awaiting your approval.

mark1ee (online): hi! sorry if this is creepy but i figured we’re friends now, so...

good lord. you bite your lips to keep from laughing at his shyness, finding it adorable, and avert your eyes from your phone. mina glares at you quizzically, raising a brow as if to ask what you’re amused at, but you simply shake your head emphatically and begin to type back.

you: how’d you know my last name? there’s probably more than one ____ out there. mark1ee is typing . . .

"here, some cheesy ass lasagna. i put, like, five different kinds of cheese in there, or just whatever was in my fridge.” kun slides two plates to you and your roommate and grabs the nearest chair to sit. he looks at you as you tentatively poke at the stuffing, “i didn’t poison it, you know.”

“shut up, i’m critiquing it!” you laugh as you place a food-filled fork in your mouth, smiling at the instant flavor, “whoa, i forgot how good you are at this.”

he lowers his brows as he smiles, “you mean you forgot my job is in the culinary arts?” 

you face downwards as kun strikes up a conversation with your roommate and glance at the notification on your phone. it doesn’t take a moment of hesitation for you to swipe and check mark’s message.

mark1ee (online): i checked the profile pictures. it would be a lot easier to make sure i’m contacting the right person if i had your number ;) you: how smooth. how do i know this is the mark i met earlier today? mark1ee (online): already asking for pics? damn. mark1ee sent a photo mark1ee (online): i forgot that it’s basically just a pic of you lmao :/ now pls send #

you snort and look up to find your roommate and kun staring at you intently. you wave your hand dismissively, "funny meme, sorry."

they give you a strange look before resuming the conversation, and you hide your phone under your leg before digging into the meal before you.

"so, what's going on?"

at the question, yuta sighs as mark walks in, his hand rubbing a towel through his wet hair, "winwin is coming back early. a week early."

"are you not excited?" mark quips. the older male tiredly grins, "i'm excited, believe me. but i'm worried that i won't pay enough attention to your switch."

mark frowns, the wrinkles ruining the feminine face, "i'll be fine. she just sent me her number!"

he takes a seat by yuta and faces the flatscreen in front, his glossy eyes reflecting the bright lights of the video game. yuta glances at his long lashes and soft brows for a moment before resuming the screen, "damn, good job. maybe you have enough game to survive without me."

"wha- fuck you! and you'll still be here!" mark laughs, picking up the other controller.

"i'm running away with winwin, by the way," yuta jokes. he lets mark join the round before pressing the buttons again, "now that you have her number, what are you going to do? ask her on a date?"

mark freezes. he hadn't even thought of what to do, and right now, yuta feels like a personal certified love guru. what a great fucking idea! before he could spend more time admiring yuta's genius, mark drops the controller and sends a new text to you, hoping for a stroke of luck.

he didn't really need luck though. he had literally found his soulmate that morning.

you: wanna go on a date? nctzn (online): how would i get clothes, doof? i'm wearing my roomie's bf's shit now :/ you: well, keep wearing them and i'll buy myself a dress? i don't care what you wear though, i'm not a great dresser.

mark is lying to his new form. he had always considered himself as someone with a good eye for outfits and color coordination. he sighs as the green dot by your profile that signifies your online presence fades away, and he figures he should probably find another way to pass the time while you’re offline. yuta waits expectantly, “well?”

“clothing’s an issue. and i don’t even know where i should take her,” mark grins, “it’s going to feel so weird, like going on a date with myself? trippy.”

“you’ll survive, it’s not like you’re ugly,” yuta sighs as he rolls his eyes with exasperation. mark doesn’t respond. he’s too preoccupied with the idea of you to even process yuta’s words. he’s never felt so giddy about a girl before — even his middle school crushes never got him feeling this jittery. conversation with you flowed so smoothly, and even mark knew how strange it was to feel this way after one conversation. 

he’s glad you reciprocate his feelings. everything’s he heard about soulmates seems to be true: you fit him well. mark knows he should be a little more hesitant, but this is finally a dream come true. you’re a dream come true. 

you: let’s go on a date tmrw then? nctzn (online): ok why not

mark glances up at the bright orange sky. the sun has only just started to set and the evening barely grazes the warm colors. are you just as happy as he is now? is your head filled with thoughts of him, the same way he can’t stop thinking about you?

mark’s pauses, not sure if he should dare to think his next question, but the idea floats in his head anyway and he turns pink with embarrassment.

yuta turns away, silent.

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dear @starjeno,

lee! we haven't really talked much recently but i just wanted you to know that i love you! you're the first friend i ever made on this platform, and i'm so so so grateful we met! you are so sweet and funny and are truly one of the most talented writers on this platform, i'm so lucky to have a friend like you ♡

love, anonymous.

[jaeminhours]

i'll always red ur fics, if it makes u feel any better! ur seriously such a talented writer and i always find myself coming back and rereading ur works :) ily!

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[nctjaemin]

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[gohyuck]

what are your fav fics?

ooh okay so i’ll give my fic recs for ot7 dream because they’re the ones i read the most for 

mark lee:

sucker by @markswoman angst; absolutely gut-wrenching, made me wish i’d written it, evoked emotions i was afraid of

uniform by @jaeminlore fluff; it’s just super cute and i love the concept of police officer!mark so much

upon a star by @lumarkle fluff; something about it is so innocent and genuine and sweet and very coming-of-age first-love type beat

renjun:

bourgeois by @hyuckiebabie fluff; makes me wish i was super rich and also in love with someone

timeless by @jaeminhours angst; i cried at the end, proper bawled like a baby, and that should speak for it

jeno: 

summer lovin’ by @softsichenghours fluff/angst; it’s so nuanced and brilliantly written i can’t believe the depth of emotions conveyed, again i wish i had the ability to write like this

always return by @jaeminlore fluff/angst; first of all hell YES pirates, i have the attention span of an egg so the fact that this captivated me and i read it in one go speaks quite a bit to how brilliant it is

the dumbing down of love by @luvdsc fluff/angst; i’m a sucker for best friends to lovers and this was just so cute and well-written and the characters had such depth it’s just so blessed

action, romance, or comedy? by @dropsofletters fluff; strangers becoming each others’ everything is just so cute to me and i highkey identify with jeno in this

keep driving by @starjeno angst; this inspired me to write after the beep and i’m pretty grateful for that, it’s just so well-written

donghyuck:

sniper!haechan by @jungstruly ; yes this isn’t a fic but i love the concept so much and the characterization of hyuck in this is absolute chef’s kiss so i included it

achromatopsia by @neoneversleeps fluff/angst; i love the progression of their relationship and the argument actually made me tear up so the emotion was conveyed intensely and very well

the sound by @hyu-ck fluff/angst; i’m biased because ck remains one of my closest friends to this day but this is the fic that made me start writing for nct

jaemin: 

i do by @forehead-enthusiast fluff/angst; i just love how their relationship gets established and i’m a sucker for prince!jaemin, it’s just so sweet

you belong with me by @ncthothours fluff/angst; description alone had me hooked and the queen-related conversation had me both rolling and aww-ing

chenle: 

stuck on you by @goldenscript fluff; honestly i love rivals to lovers as well literally any trope to lovers has my ass but this was well-written and i loved chenle’s characterization

jisung: 

20cm by @nsheetee fluff/angst; oh my god the ending had me literally screaming into my pillow with frustration but i loved the lead up to the end and the descriptions of how jisung had grown up 

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@jupiterjae @ohnoyoonoh

@softfornojam @eyesmilesjeno

@starjeno @jeno-screaming

@hyucksbub @hwaechan

@dear-renjun @renjvnz

@pweachy @chittaputhy

@brightlees @sunchenlee

@godisadonghyuck @sunflowerboy-haechan

@blurbsnct @ibetnct

@binniesbitties @nctyping

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[starjeno]

destined | l.mh | 2

genre: fluff | soulmate!au, genderswap!au pairing: student!mark x female!reader warnings: mentions of mark’s ding dong, divorce, and urination word count: 2746 summary: it’s a fact of life that soulmates swap bodies. when mark wakes up in a bed that isn’t his, he’s delighted. you, on the other hand, absolutely despise it. a/n: thank you for all the support for part 1! to clarify: bolded and italicized words show a shift in the scene! feel free to send me any asks :)

you wake up with a dull pounding in your head. it feels like you’ve slept for weeks from the taste of your dry breath. pursing your lips, you try to remember if you drank anything alcoholic before sleeping, but it’s hard to come up with any coherent thoughts. it’s like your mind is filled with television static, constantly buzzing.

it’s only when you trail your hand down and feel a thick collarbone that you’re suddenly cognizant of your surroundings. you sit up, glancing at the olive curtains by the window and the sticky notes littering the nightstand to your right. you know that the color of its wood is supposed to be darker to match the headboard of your bed that’s supposed to have a slight grain and not just be a solid plank.

don’t panic, you tell yourself. maybe you're just sleepy, or still in a dream. you don’t want to create a fuss that might disturb your roommate. 

your roommate! you reach for your phone but find the device and charger missing from its usual plug point. trying hard to keep your breathing steady, you glance down, landing on the half-naked muscular frame before you.

“holy shit!”

your eyes widen with shock, and you instantly caress your adam’s apple after hearing the deep voice and looking around. no one else is here, at least to your knowledge, so you must’ve been imagining the words. as you move your hands to feel your chest, you swallow in nervousness, the thick feeling in your throat immediately alarming you.

wait. an adam’s apple? that shouldn’t be part of your body, the same way that your missing breasts should be. you pull the waistband of your sweats upwards hastily, immediately spotting something that definitely shouldn’t be part of your body.

before you can process what you’re seeing, a shriek escapes you. it’s hoarse and thicker than your own voice, and it only prompts you to freak out more. you’re a boy. you’re suddenly a boy. you -

“mark? did you see anot — ,“ a tall man slips into the room, softly stepping on the carpet while rubbing his sleep-ridden eyes. his words stop midway when his gaze lands on you, glaring at him with your hand still gripping your sweats above your waist. 

“what did you do to me?” you attack, feeling vulnerable and confused. this has got to be the weirdest dream you’ve had in a while. the newcomer rubs his shirt lazily, smacking his lips and raising an eyebrow, “what?”

you tug down the pants, causing the man’s eyes to widen in panic and disgust as he backs away, “what the fuck!? put that away!”

and you scream.

his name is yuta. he is a junior in college and shares a small apartment with mark, his underclassman and the owner of the body you’re in. currently, yuta ╾ after lots of convincing ╾ has you settled in the kitchen, legs tightly wrapped around the barstools.

“other than learning that mark sleeps commando, this is great.”

“huh?” you mumble as yuta leans over the counter, a pleased grin taking over his feature. he sways slightly as his eyes crinkle at the edges from his wide smile, “mark has wanted a soulmate for so long.”

“soulmate?” your stomach drops as you repeat the word, your face automatically contorting with disdain as it rolls off your tongue. through all your initial panic, you failed to realize that you now had to endure the week-long switch and the new lifelong partner. your tongue never tasted as bitter as it does now.

"oh yeah, mark won't talk much about it, but you should see the way he lights up when i talk about winwin. oh, winwin is my soulmate! maybe you can meet him sometime," yuta explains, all the while giving you a perfect, straight smile. you sigh a little, knowing it was going to be a little tougher to let this mark know that you weren't going to stick around.

"listen, i'm not a huge fan of . . . all this soulmate stuff," you start and yuta quits swaying, fazed by your words, "huh?"

"i mean, it's great that mark wants one or whatever but maybe he can just fall for someone naturally. without, um, swapping bodies. and we can forget about this whole thing afterward," you bite your lip. who knew that it would be this awkward to explain your views to someone. yuta simply laughs, leaning against the counter, "i'm sorry, but hearing this from mark's body with his voice is just surreal! i can't wait until mark really meets you!"

your eyes widen, "did you not hear what i just said?"

"oh i did," yuta gives you a smirk, and you're sure that if you weren't currently stuck in some random boy's body talking about the one topic you couldn't stand, especially since it's happening to you, you would definitely be interested in him. unfortunately, you were.

yuta turns around, pulling out a carton of eggs from the fridge, "omelets?"

you frown, wondering what the handsome man is up to as he pulls out shredded cheese and some various greens. his movements are fluid and relaxed, without care. watching him skillfully chop up the lush vegetables makes your stomach growl, and he laughs a little at the sound, "mark loves cheesy omelets. now that you have his body, you might as well learn what makes his tastebuds happy."

"yuta," you sat sternly as he cracks an egg onto a black skillet, "i can't do this."

he sighs a bit as he hovers over the fluffy eggs, watching them solidify slightly before tossing in the cheese and greens, "you have to. you're literally going to have a soulmate at one point or another, and it just happens to be now. don't you like the idea of finding your perfect partner, decided by the forces of fate?"

"honestly? i rather find my own partner by myself."

"wow, i see that you're taking mark's feelings into account," yuta slides a pristine plate with a golden omelet towards you. it's gorgeous and exudes a rich aroma, cheesy and fresh. you watch yuta's muscled back through his shirt when he begins to chop more leaves and sigh, "i'll just tell him. i'm sure he'll understand."

"understand what?" a melodic voice reverbs through the kitchen. it doesn't sit well with you that it sounds so familiar, so ingrained in your head. yuta looks up at the newcomer and flips his bangs out of his eyes before he gives you a flirtatious smile, "so this is what you look like."

when you turn around on the barstool, you nearly shriek. your body stands in front of you in all its bare-faced glory, adorned with a baggy sweater and leggings that bunch around the ankles. you know that mirrors and cameras skew your face a bit, but you felt unfamiliar now that you're truly seeing yourself. your eyes and your nose and your lips - so strangely placed but so fitting. your body looks you over with interest and you realize that watching you check out yourself is one of the weirdest sensations you’ve ever experienced.

besides this whole swap, of course.

yuta finishes up two more omelets quickly and sets up a plate by the stool beside you before sliding you another meal. he whips off the striped apron neatly and hangs it before looking at the both of you, "i'll let you two talk."

you silently pray that yuta would stay, but he's gone in a blink of an eye, and you're left with the spitting image of yourself. it scratches the back of its neck for a second before sighing, "i'm sorry i'm so silent. i didn't know this would happen so soon."

when he speaks, it feels like the air stills. the beat of your heart seems to pump at a steady pace, but the tingling sensation from your flushed ears and cheeks seem to intensify. his words provide a wave of comfort, of familiarity, of belonging, and you have no idea why his presence feels like it's meant to complement yours.

is this how it felt when your mom first met her soulmate? 

you watch as he settles on the stool next to you, carefully adjusting his position as to provide you with ample space.

“i’m mark, by the way. yuta must’ve mentioned it.”

"seeing how i needed some explanation for my new form, yes, he did," you reply teasingly, making mark curl inwards in amusement. his eyes kept darting from your eyes to the curve of your jaw, taking in his own features, and it makes your head dizzy. the way his gaze roamed you made your temperature rise uncomfortably, and you shift in your seat, “i’m ____.”

heaviness fills your nerves as you think about your parents. you never asked for a soulmate, and now that you apparently have one, it seems impossible to escape. the way your body seems to react automatically to his presence and how your mind hangs onto each word he says is frustrating. mark coughs and raises an eyebrow, “you, um, have a nice roommate. she’s very quiet.”

“quiet, huh? she’s anything but,” you remark, knowing the girl must’ve been shocked seeing you act strange in the morning. you feel blood rush to your cheeks as you remember how enthusiastic mark supposedly is about this whole thing. he must've had the biggest smile on his face when he explained what was happening to your roommate. good god.

"i'm going to wash up in the bathroom, we can talk on the couch?" you suggest and mark nods, his glassy eyes somehow more glazed than ever. did he expect you to be as happy as he was?

then again, most people are.

you look around quickly before mark points to the left, "by the living room, left of the closets."

giving him an embarrassed nod, you dash into the small bathroom, locking the door hastily. the pristine walls and neatly folded towels above the toilet surprise you: there's no way those two are this neat. you place your hands on the counter, leaning over the sink and taking in the body in the mirror.

mark isn’t unattractive. in fact, he’s the exact opposite. his boyish looks and charming smile reflecting back make you blush, washing his chiseled cheeks with a pink tint. the sight only makes your mind stutter more, and it takes a few breaths to remind yourself that you weren’t about to fall for someone you’ve already decided to cut out of your life. your eyes wander to the toilet next to you and you immediately freeze, thinking about the horrific scene this morning. how in the world would you be able to go to the bathroom?

your hands can’t stop sweating, and mark easily notices your discomfort as you slip back into the kitchen, heading towards the back to where he’s settled on a small couch. he cocks his head, concern washing over his new features, "are you okay?"

"um," you swallow, leaning back, "yeah, i was just wondering how i'm going to pee."

"huh?" he scrunches his eyebrows together and your heart pumps faster as you clarify, "urination? peeing? sweet bladder release?"

his cheeks grow warm and his eyes widen with realization, "oh! oh, shit."

"mhm."

"aren't there youtube tutorials?" he thinks aloud and you snort, "ah yes, the video where someone shows their experience with aiming."

mark laughs at your comment and retorts back with equal sarcasm, setting you at ease. he feels like a comfortable rhythm ╾ as if he's the name to a song that you've been searching for. his arms drape behind you on the cushions and you find that soon enough, your body is close to his. with him, you feel open and safe, which is unusual because boys don't normally make you feel this great, especially with just a bit of conversation.

then again, he is the one set in your stars.

"you're really nice, ____. i'm glad it's you," mark murmurs after a particularly heavy laugh. you shrug and squint, "what's me?"

"my soulmate. i just think you’re . . . , “ he trails off, afraid that whatever he may say may scare you away. 

you drag your palm on your sweatpants, feeling the muscled thighs below your fingers. before you can speak, mark runs a hand through his locks, giving you a smile and sighing, "i must've come off really strong, sorry. but i'm genuinely happy that you seem fine with all this. some of my friends hate soulmates, and i honestly don't know how they'll react when it happens."

when mark speaks, you wish it didn't resonate within you. you wish that his words didn't hit you as hard as they did, or that you didn't find yourself reacting to them as much as you did. he says aloud the guilts within, and you know that as much as you're drawn to him and want to stay in his company, you should really be going before you feel any worse.

"that's unfortunate," you reply stiffly and mark plays with the strands of his hair, "yeah. i don't want to seem weird - "

"you sleep with no underwear."

" - granted. but even though it hasn't even been an hour, i feel like i've known you forever," he hangs his head shyly, "is that strange? is it just me?"

you shake your head unconsciously, not sure whether his honest nature was a good thing or a bad thing. when your mom began seeing her soulmate, she was so hidden about the whole thing. her movements were quick and sly, and when she came back home, it was like she never left her spot, like her soulmate had never existed. mark didn’t feel like the kind of guy who could sneak around like that.

think about your parents. the divorce. the horrible soulmate system.

before mark could say anything else, you stand from the couch, guilt and resolve pumping through your veins.

"i should really get back to my roommate."

"that's how she left?" yuta says, his hands on the counter. mark nods, about to fan himself with his sweater but abruptly stopping.

"yeah, i figured that it's probably better for her to get her thoughts together," he sighs, leaning forward and placing his elbows on his knees in thought, "but yuta?"

"hm?" the taller singsongs as he arranges the newly-bought groceries on the counter.

"i felt so comfortable around her, you know? like it felt like she understood everything i meant, even when i didn’t know what i was saying,” mark’s fingers writhe with confusion and intrigue, “when you met winwin, was it like that?”

yuta hums for a bit before opening the fridge, “yeah . . . yeah, like your minds are connected.”

mark nods in agreement. while he isn’t a big fan of you knowing what his naked body looks like, it seemed like you weren’t thoroughly weirded out by the whole thing. his fingers find the familiar wooden windowsill, leaning towards the glass and letting his eyes graze the sky above.

he shifts to the side when yuta leans into the view as well, quietly adjusting himself to the spot. after a few seconds, there’s a cough, and the japanese man hangs his head a little, “mark, i want you to be a bit careful though.”

“huh? what do you mean?”

“just, i wouldn’t just start spilling all your trust into her. i would get to know her first, maybe ask about her past first,” yuta expresses. his words come out velvety and slow, still uncertain in front of mark’s new body. it’s strange talking to mark like this, and he wonders if the boy felt the same when he looked like winwin.

mark’s face is just plastered with an unreadable emotion, “why does it matter what her past is like, ____ is still my soulmate. all that i care about is her now, not back then.”

yuta sighs and smiles reassuringly. he doesn’t know whether he’s trying to protect mark or convince himself that this will all go well, but something in his gut makes him worry more than he usually does. he tells mark that he’s headed out, presumably to run more errands, and mark flops onto the couch with bliss before his eyes widen with panic.

“shit! i forgot to get her number!”

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[jaeminhours]

hi like i probably read this shit wrong but my tumblr says you followed me? meaning that we're mutuals? which has got to be bs bc i've been the biggest fan of your works since forever and to have a writer that i literally recommend to everyone following me back is just not possible

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 hehe ur not reading wrong nd i probably would’ve followed u earlier but i never check my following list fjfhfhfh

[ncitynetwork]

Acceptance Post #3 !

I’m so sorry for the long wait, I know there were a lot of people who applied almost two months ago. I’ve been really busy, and I didn’t give much notice about that, I’m sorry guys! 

@jaeceetea , @dreamieslatte , @chittapornswife , @hyuckiebabie , @dearncityy , @chipoo505 , @koo1aid , @moonlss , @jaejolie , @haechanietruly, @coshuangmos , @ohnoyoonoh , @prcmise-bub, @mymoodisblue , @suunshinehyuck , @egonct , @welovericeweloverice , @ncitysofthourz , @nanjaemin , @ncthothours , @notchineseduh , @xuxilovesmemore , @peach-jaehyunie , @puppywritings , @stayzenniesstuff , @starjeno , @mvrklee, @httpsdn , @peachyblurbs , @dreami-nct , @sunchenlee , @iridesuhnce

[nctjaemin]

i somehow always come back to your account because i'm in love with it all! ur gfxs are so creative and every time i revisit them, i appreciate them more! i hope you're having a wonderful day!

🥺🥺🥺 miss starjeno you are the sweetest being in the universe thank you!! 💛💛💛💛💛 i try my best and i hope i won’t let you down with my future work heh :’) i hope you’re having a amazing day as well 🥰

[milkyghiblies]

A little gift for @starjeno <3

Bloom was a masterpiece🤍

[artictheauthor]

masterlist of masterlists

updated: october 8 2019

FAVORITES:

jaehyunsparadise masterlist

jaeminlore masterlist  [sounds of summer au masterlist]

solarhyucks masterlist

solarhyucks masterlist pt.2

cherrysinct masterlist

cinanamon masterlist 

lovingyong masterlist 

pretzcl masterlist

chenle masterlist

textingwithnct masterlist 

peachytexts masterlist 

tynct masterlist 

chocolvte masterlist 

fullsundh masterlist 

rubyyong masterlist 

hyuckiebabie masterlist 

lilacjaemin masterlist 

nctatnightnight masterlist 

jungnoir masterlist 

dreamcity-rawr masterlist 

jen0baby masterlist 

rvnjun masterlist 

rvnjun masterlist pt.2

kacchand masterlist 

masterninjacow masterlist 

gemihyuck masterlist 

weishenv masterlist 

scripura-delirious masterlist 

nctowo masterlist

lysyuta masterlist  [sun and moon masterlist]

nctream masterlist

cottonblush masterlist

solcheeky masterlist

butterbeeryuta masterlist 

dreaminghaos masterlist

renjunsegirl masterlist

loverthe8 masterlist

godrics masterlist

nothaechan masterlist

pureboyjun masterlist

xoxohyuck [soft hours masterlist] [hard hours masterlist]

FAVORITES pt.2:

tryagainmv masterlist

saturnjae masterlist

starsuhh masterlist

i-am-regular-scenarios masterlist

jaeminhours masterlist 

huangels masterlist 

firstlovenjm masterlist 

hyucafe masterlist 

lumarkle masterlist 

hyuckios masterlist 

dimplyjae masterlist 

moondustis masterlist 

yoondoze masterlist

sm-entertain-me masterlist 

neoneversleeps masterlist 

yangkeosang masterlist 

stormae masterlist 

bitchendery [love club]

jaesmintea masterlist 

valentinesicheng masterlist 

nctobsessedhours masterlist  

softzcl masterlist

spiderlix masterlist

blossomjisung masterlist

eqqyukhei masterlist

suhdone masterlist

tyongu masterlist

chocojaehyun masterlist for philophobia

frostyhao masterlist

etherealmxrk masterlist

soleilees masterlist

sugarplunn masterlist

nctzendreamz masterlist

dreamsaboutnct masterlist

chittaputhy masterlist

jaeminsuwus masterlist

mad-ncity masterlist

nsheetee masterlist

ncthothours masterlist

mintyuser masterlist

honeyct masterlist

starjeno masterlist 

soft-dreamies masterlist

jnnjungkk masterlist 

stayberrryy masterlist 

thanksjaemin masterlist

oracleyoongi masterlist 

jaeminyii masterlist 

darkestdreamie masterlist 

darkinjun masterlist

nctxnation masterlist

cheertaeil masterlist 

main account: softandhardbabes  // @softandhardbabes

[x10velyhwang]

masterlist of fic/au/masterlist recs

𝐠𝐨𝐭𝟕: ot7 masterlist:

➪ namjoni masterlist. 

jaebeom

➪ first place ; fluff, angst.  ➪ dog cafe ; fluff.

jinyoung ; 

➪ protective instinct ; fluff. ➪ jinyoung as you bf ; fluff. ➪ second chances ; fluff, angst | doctor au. ➪ bittersweet ; fluff, angst, smut | soulmate au.  ➪ someone who loves me ; pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 ; fluff, mild angst, smut | bffs to lovers au, friends with benefits au. ➪ the savage king ; fluff, mild angst | royalty au. ➪ breaking your rule ; fluff, angst, smut.  ➪ out of my limit ; pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 | pt.4 ; fluff, angst | ceo au. ➪ library date ; fluff.  ➪ operation proposal ; prologue | pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 ; fluff, angst, drama. ➪ of gaze and sleep ; fluff. ➪ new to this ; smut. ➪ airplane ; fluff.  ➪ expression ; fluff. ➪ bf hcs ; fluff.  ➪ the pact ; masterlist ; fluff, angst, smut, romance | friends with benefits to lovers au.  ➪ him ; pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 | pt.4 | pt.5 | pt.6 ; fluff, mild angst | college au, enemies to lovers au. ➪ congratulations, you were right ; fluff, angst | college au.  ➪ roommate hcs ; fluff. ➪ the game of love ; fluff | friends to lovers au.

𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐳:

ot8 masterlist ;

➪ restlessmaknae masterlist.  ➪ desire series ; masterlist ; soulmate au.

seonghwa ;

➪ he needs someone ; pt.1 | pt.2 ; fluff, mild angst | cop au, single dad au. ➪ you can’t even reach my neck ; fluff, mild angst | bffs to lovers au. ➪ matchmaker ; fluff, angst | bffs to lovers au. ➪ promise ; masterlist ; fluff, angst | social media au. ➪ just say hi ; masterlist ; fluff, angst | college au, social media au. ➪ does he? ; fluff, angst, smut. ➪ take care ; fluff, angst, smut. ➪ his love ; fluff, angst, smut | tattoo artist au, strangers to lovers au. ➪ playing nice ; pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 | pt.4 | pt.5 | pt.6 ; fluff, mild angst | fake dating au, enemies to lovers au. san ; 

➪ i could be the one for you ; fluff, angst | bad boy au, fake dating au, high school au, enemies to lovers au. 𝐧𝐜𝐭: 127 / dream / wayv / ot21 masterlists:

➪ starjeno masterlist ; dream. ➪ eggjorp masterlist ; 127, dream. ➪ nctonthephone masterlist ; 127, dream. ➪ tensify masterlist ; 127, dream. ➪ textingwithnct masterlist ; 127, dream. ➪ hyuckles-chuckles masterlist ; 127. ➪ textingnct masterlist ; 127, dream. ➪ kunxcii masterlist ; ot21. ➪ artictheauthor masterlist ; ot21.  ➪ jungstruly masterlist ; ot21. ➪ hospital playlist ; dream. taeyong ;

➪ bf!taeyong ; fluff. ➪ living for your every move ; fluff, angst, smut | dancer au, enemies to lovers au. ➪ dimensions ; masterlist ; fluff, mild angst, smut. ➪ hanakotoba ; fluff, mild angst | hanahaki au. jaehyun ;

➪ we’ll be alright ; angst. 

ten ;

➪ pipe dreams ; romance, fluff. ➪ life’s preparations ; fluff | single dad au. ➪ second part ; fluff | bffs to lovers au, idol au, fake dating au. ➪ worlds apart ; fluff, angst | twd au. ➪ 11:56 pm ; fluff | mild bffs to lovers au. ➪ 2:27 am ; fluff. ➪ a bullet for a kiss ; fluff | mafia au. ➪ order of the diadem ; pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 | pt.4 ; fluff, angst | royalty au. ➪ breaking down the wall ; fluff, angst | royalty au, arranged marriage au. ➪ prima ; masterlist ; fluff, angst, drama | social media au. ➪ electric ; masterlist ; fluff | social media au. ➪ texts with ten ; fluff, mild angst | social media au, enemies to lovers au. ➪ friends to lovers ; fluff, mild angst | strangers to friends to lovers au. ➪ 10 seconds ; fluff, mild angst | soulmate au. ➪ can i...? ; fluff | artist au. ➪ bf!ten ; fluff. ➪ hate, hurt ; fluff, angst | idol au. ➪ universe ; fluff.  ➪ grow ; fluff, mild angst | bff’s brother au. ➪ illustrated haiku ; fluff.  ➪ sweet aftertaste ; fluff. ➪ unexpected enthusiast ; fluff | neighbour au. ➪ love line ; fluff, angst.  ➪ 3:47 am ; fluff.  jaemin ;

➪ “if i get eaten by a shark, you’re handling the funeral” ; fluff | surfer au. ➪ you belong with me ; fluff, angst | bff to lovers au. ➪ 8:11 am ; fluff | secret admirer au. ➪ wish granted ; fluff, mild angst | wish granter / guardian angel au, college au. ➪ bad boy jaemin ; fluff | bad boy au. ➪ the fact remains ; pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 | pt.4 | pt.5 ; fluff, angst | soulmate au, unrequited love au, bffs to lovers au, hanahaki au. ➪ running circles through my mind ; pt.1 | pt.2 ; angst, fluff | bffs to lovers au. ➪ kissing hcs ; fluff.  ➪ barista!jaemin ; fluff | barista au. ➪ what i like about you ; masterlist ; fluff | secret admirer au. ➪ puzzle ; fluff, angst | social media au, bffs to lovers au. ➪ what i hate like about you ; masterlist ; fluff. ➪ catch me if you can ; masterlist ; fluff, angst, comedy, romance | soulmate au. ➪ complicated ; masterlist ; fluff, angst | social media au. ➪ my first and last ; masterlist ; fluff, angst, romance | non-idol au, social media au. ➪ there’s something about you ; fluff, angst. ➪ the ink on your fingertips ; masterlist ; thriller, crime | social media au. ➪ crush culture ; masterlist ; fluff, mild angst, slowburn, slice of life | fake dating au, strangers to friends to lovers au. ➪ reload ; masterlist ; fluff, angst | friends to lovers to strangers to lovers au.  ➪ caramel latte ; fluff | barista au.  ➪ all i need ; masterlist ; fluff, angst. ➪ murder replay ; masterlist ; mystery, thriller, fluff, angst | social media au, high school au.  ➪ secret ; masterlist ; fluff, mild angst | social media au, pregnant!reader au. 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬: ot8 masterlists:

➪ changbeanie masterlist minho ; 

➪ dance instructor ; fluff | tutor au, college au. ➪ guiding light ; fluff, angst | soulmate au. ➪ historical ; fluff, mild angst | royalty au. hyunjin ;

➪ dating hcs ; fluff ➪ just a fan ; masterlist ; fluff, angst | social media au. ➪ coffee time ; masterlist ; fluff | social media au. ➪ crush culture ; masterlist ; fluff | social media au. ➪ make or break ; fluff, mild angst, smut.  ➪ the only thing that matters ; fluff, angst.  ➪ mend ; slight fluff, angst.  ➪ backseat driving ; fluff, angst | street racer au. ➪ hyunjin’s playlist ; fluff | college au, strangers to lovers au.

jisung ;

➪ sunshine ; masterlist ; fluff, mild angst | social media au, bffs to lovers au. ➪ bff’s little sister ; masterlist ; fluff, angst | social media au, brother’s bff au. ➪ number neighbour ; masterlist ; comedy, fluff, mild angst | social media au, fanboy au, strangers to friends to lovers au.  𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐧:

sejun ;

➪ 7 minutes in heaven ; fluff.  ➪ drunk sejun ; fluff. ➪ soulmate ; fluff | soulmate au.

subin ;

➪ collapsing cosmos ; angst | star tears au.  ➪ 7:21 am ; fluff.  ➪ 4:13 pm ; fluff.  ➪ chocolate & strawberry ; fluff | soulmate au.  ➪ 8:03 pm ; fluff.  ➪ bff hcs ; fluff | bffs to lovers au. ➪ 7 minutes in heaven ; fluff. 

𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞: taemin;

➪ unrequited ; fluff, angst | unrequited love au.

𝐞𝐱𝐨: ot9 masterlists:

➪ velvetchen masterlist baekhyun ;

➪ can’t get enough ; preview | pt.1 | pt.2 | pt.3 | pt.4 | pt.5 | pt.6 | pt.7 | pt.8 | pt.9 | pt.10 | pt.11 | pt.12 | pt.13 | pt.14 | pt.15 ; angst | college au, social media au. ➪ hot deal ; pt.1 | pt.1.5 | pt.2 ; mild fluff, smut. ➪ request a playdate ; mild fluff, smut.

𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:

➪ dreamystuffers masterlist ; bts, nct, stray kids. ➪ londontoseoul masterlist ; exo, got7, bts, monsta x, shinee. ➪ gamerwoo masterlist ; seventeen, exo, ateez, nct, monsta x, stray kids, bts. ➪ every1studio masterlist ; stray kids, day6, monsta x, nct, bts, seventeen, ateez. ➪ agustdomain masterlist ; nct, stray kids, bts. ➪ stormae masterlist ; nct, exo. ➪ solecitojun masterlist ; bts, exo, nct/wayv. ➪ swwetlikesuga masterlist ; bts, got7, monsta x, exo. ➪ sa-honey masterlist ; bts, ateez. ➪ san-station masterlist ; ateez, stray kids. ➪ chenle masterlist ; nct dream, stray kids, seventeen, itzy. ➪ peachyhyunnie masterlist ; stray kids, bts, txt, nct, seventeen.