31 Days of Resonance Day 31 - Faded (Faded In My Last Song)
I wanna thank all you guys who have read these one shot during this month!! I started this as a test for my own writing but in the end, it was just fun to sit down and write something for NCT. I hope all you reader took the time read or see other peoples works during this month. Also, don’t be shy! Feel free to send me a request anytime!! Enjoy me entry for the last day of the 31 Days of Resonance challenge. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
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You were avoiding him.
Why? Because he lied.
You met him during math class. He sweet talked you, made you feel special.
He planned dates for you. He introduced you to his friends. He took you to football games, parties, the movies, the amusement park. He even bought matching couples clothes.
It was a lie
It was all a lie.
You were waiting for him outside the school, the day you found out.
You knew he had gym last period with all his friends. They usually hang out after in the lockers to talk more like gossip. You decided to head that way. He usually was never late. As you approached the boys lockers, you heard voices. Your steps picked up as you neared the door.
The words you heard flow out, stopped you in your tracks.
“So how’s the bet going?” said Jaemin.
“Dude. Stop.” Your boyfriend said.
“What! We’re just saying you’ve already passed the 90 day mark. You could have been broken up with her. Whats stopping you?” Renjun asked.
“Yeah Babe. What’s stopping you?” You stood in the entrance, hot tears running down your face. The seven boys in the room shocked at your appearance. Donghyuck slowly put down his towel and took a step towards you. You took a step back. You held your hand out to stop him for coming closer.
“Tell me truth. Was I a bet? Was everything we’ve done a bet!” You took his silence for a yes.
You shook you head in disbelief, “So what, we you supposed to have sex with me before the 90 days were up. Were you supposed to find out my darkest secret so you and your friends could spill it to the school? OOOOO I know!” You walked closer until you nose to nose with Donghyuck. His eyes showed remorse but you could care less right now.
“I know what you were supposed to do. We were supposed to celebrate our 90 day mark. And then the next day you would break up with me. Humiliate me in front of the whole school. Call me pathetic. Call me a waste of your time and money. Get the entire school to see what a loser who got played looked like.” You circled him like a lion hunting prey.
“But you fucked up, Donghyuck. You fell in love with me. That wasn’t apart of the plan. You kept this going, hoping your friends would forget the bet even existed. Then one day, years later, you would work up the courage to finally tell me that you started dating me for a bet. And I would just laugh and let it because I. Love. You.” You stopped in your tracks and shook your head.
“But no. You don’t get that. You get to watch me walk away. The final thing you remember from this relationship is the crying face of the girl whose heart you destroyed.”
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Which lead you here. The tears had stopped. The rage was gone. All that was left is the love you still had for him. You wanted to forget but no matter how much you tried. It didn’t worked. You looked at Donghyuck jacket hanging on your desk chair. The strip of photos from your third date. The polar bear that Donghyuck brought because he couldn’t win it for you. Everything you saw reminded you of him.
“Y/n! There are sevens boys loitering on our front lawn. I think they want to see you!” Your mom hollered up the stairs. You already knew who was on your lawn but why all seven of them.
You came downstairs and made it to the door. Your mom patted your shoulder before you stepped outside. The seven boys were arguing on your front lawn, well six were. The seventh, Donghyuck stood in silence, eyes locked on yours. The other boys piped down once they notice you waiting on your front porch.
“What do you want?” You said, venom spitting dripping in your tone.
Mark stepped forward from the line, hands held up in surrender, “We want to explain the bet. We only made it because we were sick of Donghyuck.”
You felt confused, “Sick of Donghyuck? For what?”
“Because He constantly gushed about you without making a move.” Jaemin spoke up.
“Seriously, It’s been constant since you helped with his math homework one time. Literally months ago.” Renjun added.
“He’s been obsessed with you. We just wanted him to finally approach you. We know Donghyuck best. He wasn’t gonna do it without a push.” Jeno explained.
“Look noona, the whole bet was for Donghyuck to date you for 90 days. Then all he had to do after was admit that we were right that he had nothing to worry about when it came to dating you.” Jisung looked remorseful. You eyes locked on Donghyuck again as you considered his friends words.
“Is this true?” You addressed him.
He finally walked to you. He stopped in front of you and held your gaze.
“Its true. I-i really like you Y/n. I still do. I am so sorry. I wanted to tell you but I was afraid of this. I-i didn’t want to lose you.” Donghyuck stuffed his hands into his jackets pockets.
“How do you haven’t lost me?”
“..........because you haven’t sent me away.” Donghyuck stepped closer. You had to look up to keep eye contact.
“I want this ....But I can’t be hurt again Hyuckie. This whole week I’ve been a mess. I don’t want to feel that again.” You looked down. Donghyuck grabbed your hands in his, grabbing you attention again.
“I won’t. Just give me a chance to prove it.”
You contemplated what Donghyuck said. What his friends revealed. How you felt about everything. You had your answer.
“Hi, I’m Y/n. I’ve seen you around school and I think your really cute. Would you like to go out with me?” You eyes held hope. His face filled with mirth.
“Hey, I’m Donghyuck and I would love to go out with you.”