I won't change everything! Just, I don't feel satisfied with how I have written her, felt like I rushed her and didn't put much character development in her, so I just want to edit and fix up some things.
She'll still be with Taeyong and other big major events, but I just want to restart/re-post some things because back when I first started this blog, I was very clueless and inexperienced using Tumblr, but now that I have (hopefully) more experience, I want to try and fix some things up.
I will leave this blog open, of course! The re-writing is gonna be quite slow - I want to take my time with her and make sure she is written well to my satisfaction. So, because of this, you guys can still come to this blog if you want to still read Nari. I probably won't delete this blog until all my re-written stuff is posted in the new one - and that's gonna take a looooonnnggg time (guys, I have posted more than 600-700 things apparently 0_0)
I'm still going to post the special angst post (it's in queue currently at a random date and time hehe), and I will write that one requested prompt from the prompt list 4. But after these two posts, I might not post anything new and will focus on re-writing.
Thank you to everyone who has stayed at my side from when I started terribly and inexperienced, to now! Hopefully, you guys will continue to support Nari despite the lack of updates it might have - thanks to those who stuck by my side, I have lasted this long~!
I'll probably post the re-written things when the two posts mentioned earlier are posted! So stay tuned, and thank you again to those who supported Nari this far!
In the meantime, you guys can hang out with Boyoung kkkk.
Jiahao (CHYAH-KHW) - home, family / brave, heroic, chivalrous
Guiying (KWAY-EENG) - brave, hero
Zhen (CHUN) - rare, genuine, precious
Voting ended onFeb 10, 2023
Hey guys, can you help out author-nim for a moment~?
I need a name for a certain character, but I can't pick between these six names 😭😭😭 Can you help me pick a name for this certain character? It will be totally worth it at the end 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you~!!
PS: I'm not sure if the pronunciations in the brackets are accurate 😅
Lily Park (Korean: 박나리; Simplified Chinese: 貝努仁), known professionally as Nari, is an Australian-Chinese singer and rapper based in South Korea and China. She is the only female member of SM Entertainment's Co-ed Group NCT, debuting in 2016 with sub-units NCT U and NCT 127, and debuting in 2019 with NCT's China-based sub-unit WayV as well as SM's Super Group, Super M.
Summary: Fan's top favourite moments of Nari and Taeyong when they're together
A/N: Not sure if this is good enough, but oh well, here it is. Hope you guys like it😅
1. The Leaders (Parents) of NCT
Fans love when they see the two work together to lead NCT - all 23 members of them. Cuz it can be hard for one person to maintain many - at least having two, it’s easier in some way. For example, Taeyong would count the members in 127 and Dream, and Nari would help count the WayV members. Or, one would be at the front leading, while the other is either in the middle or at the end making sure everyone is together.
Not only do they work well together, but fans can see that the members look up to them by the way their heads always turn in their direction for instructions, reassurance, or to even greeting - and there’s also the fact that the members declare it themselves that they are the leaders - and parents - of NCT.
The parent part comes in when they do a Vlive together, one would see the two parents cooking for the members, or telling who would speak up first, or if there’s a mini argument, they’re there to calm it down, etc. It’s neverending; those two are always there acting as a leader or parents in some way for the members.
It’s not just when all 23 members are together, but even when it comes to just 127, the two help each other. For example, when Taeyong went on a mini hiatus that one time, Nari was there to keep everyone in check (with Doyoung or Johnny helping her if needed, this time).
It’s been mentioned a few times by Taeyong how grateful he is to have Nari with him and help him; cuz originally the leader role was given to him only, but Nari volunteered to help him indirectly at first, until everyone noticed that the two were working together almost all the time, and so declared the two as the leaders/parents. He’s grateful that he wasn’t the only one being pressured to do well for the group, but that Nari was with him, helping carry the load that SM was putting on him at an early age.
2. Powerful Ace Duo
The two had a similar upbringing; they had no experience in dancing and were not seen in a good light by their teachers (revealed by Taeyong on a solo Vlive), but in time, the two became the top aces in SM.
The two practised a lot together when it came to dance evaluations, sharing tips and advice, crying together when stress came onto them with the pressure they were under from SM (revealed by Nari in a solo Vlive) - they are not aces for no reason, they earned it with a lot of hard work and support from each other.
It wasn’t just dancing they helped each other; Taeyong helped her pronounce Korean words more clearly when it came to rapping as well as just learning the language, and Nari helped Taeyong with his vocals when it came to singing, helping him in other languages for when they travel. Fans could see this whenever it came to the behind-the-scenes of their recordings and preparations for comebacks/tours.
Due to their hard work together, their chemistry together when performing is greatly admired and envied by other idols. So for the MAMA performance in 2017, rather it is a duo performance with Taeyong and Seulgi, it was actually Taeyong and Nari doing that performance together.
Fans (and the members) were like “ajdbgkajbgkabgg” when seeing their chemistry. That performance is the top favourite for fans of Nari x Taeyong.
Also for photoshoots and modelling; the two are always side-by-side.
They are considered one of the top most powerful duos in the Kpop Industry. They have it - the visuals, the dancing, the singing, rapping, the composing and songwriting - they are very powerful.
3. Best Friends
They are besties.
Yes, Nari is close to Johnny and Yuta, and Taeyong is close to Doyoung…but Nari and Taeyong are closer simply because they had more struggles that they endured together during their trainee days than they had with the others. SM had such high expectations for the two, that they pressured the two the most out of everyone. And they really related to this and were there for each other - hence, the really close relationship they have to become best friends.
Not only that, but Nari was constantly there for Taeyong when scandals came onto him, not once did she leave his side - and fans saw that whenever he mentioned the scandals. Fans would see Nari either beside him or somewhere in the area, watching over him, being there for him. Tyongfs especially love seeing her be at his side whenever he is going through a hardship, how he is never alone when he is going through something.
Fans noticed how Taeyong became who he was thanks to Nari’s influence - in the beginning, SM was trying to make him the cold, badass member, right? But fans would notice Boyoung telling him that it’s okay to have pink as his favourite colour or tell him that he can open up to others and not keep it to himself, or when it comes to loving himself, she is there to give him nice words.
So because of this positive reinforcement and encouragement Nari would give to him, Taeyong became who he is now - accepting and loving himself, being more open to his struggles, and telling the world his favourite colour is pink, not black.
On a lighter note, the two are also goofy together as besties should be. Since they know each other well, they know how much to tease each other, hype each other, and what to gift each other concerning presents. They don’t just endure hardships together, but they can have fun as besties. An example of them relaxing and being besties is when they were going around on their US Tour, they would go to some places together and just hang out and relax. Or, when 127 had that fun night while in Brooklyn, fans can see the two really having fun together and with the other members. Fans love when they see the two leaders relaxing from their authority role when their guard is lowered and they spend time together.
Other moments that fans love when they’re being besties, is when they do Vlives together - cuz they just fool around together in the studio or practice room or dorm.
4. Compliments/Encouragements
Fans definitely love when they see the two hyping each other up, and encouraging each other. Whenever someone is doing something, the other person is there to compliment their work or progress. Like, when Taeyong was customising shoes, Nari happened to pass by when he was doing the Vlive, and when he asked for her opinion, he beamed very brightly when Nari praised him for his artwork.
Or when Nari is composing a song, she has him listen to it - and he’s always grooving to her tune and praising her, making her very shy but also very proud.
Photoshoots, they’re hyping each other, making the other laugh or be embarrassed.
Definitely will see encouragement when it comes to the dance practices.
Fans get all soft whenever the two are complimenting/encouraging each other - mainly because of the soft and cute reaction the two would have when receiving positive words. They become so shy and happy - that’s what fans are always looking forward to seeing; their cute reactions~
5. Special Events
Fans love when the two are supporting each other for special events.
There were pics of not just Johnny, but Nari also attending his high school graduation.
Taeyong mentioned that Nari also attended his Noona’s wedding with Johnny.
When Taeyong had his solo debut, Nari was there to celebrate with him.
When Taeyong participated in shows, Nari was there backstage or behind cameras, supporting him.
Taeyong was also there for her - when they went to Australia in 2012; when Nari’s Korean grandparents were celebrating their wedding anniversary, Taeyong joined her at the party. They celebrated Christmas together, Chuseok, New Year, etc.
If one wants to travel somewhere during their break, the other will most likely join.
Fans just notice that whenever a special occasion comes, they are very likely together.
6. Telepathy Conversations
Fans noticed a lot that the two would exchange lots of expressions and glances, and be able to know what the other person wants - and not once, did the fans see them say anything, it was purely from exchanging looks.
There are many cases when the two would exchange looks, and they would start counting the members at the same time.
Or when it comes to meetings, the two are able to read the other’s expression and mention whatever concerns they have.
Sometimes you’ll see the two in the background of a video, just staring at each other and exchanging different expressions, laughing together sometimes as if they shared a funny joke. The members have mentioned a few times how the two seemed to know what the other was saying by just one look at their faces.
They once tried on a Vlive having the two leaders sit beside each other with a whiteboard and whiteboard marker in their hands. The members would say a random topic, and see if the two would write the same thing on their whiteboard.
98-99% of the time, they write the same thing. Their chemistry and bond are on a whole other level, no joke.
7. Being a Gentleman To Nari
One that definitely swoons fans is when Taeyong treats her like a gentleman - like she is the QUEEN. And she is hehehehhe.
He always helps her up from her seat, gets out of the car, opens the door for her, gives her his jacket when it’s cold for her, or covers her legs with his jacket, making sure she is getting food first (even though she tries to fight him on it and have the youngest get food first) - anything you can think of, 99% sure he has done it on her.
“Nari helps so much for me and all the members, she deserves to be treated well~” - Taeyong, one late-night solo Vlive. Dbjkjabgkdjbga
When walking down the red carpet at award shows, Taeyong makes sure she gets some spotlight attention - he has his arm looped with hers, leading her and protecting her if needed. (Not gonna lie, it lowkey looks like the two are the leaders with the other members being their bodyguards as they follow after them or something.) Hypes her up and everything.
Kdbkabgkdabg where can I get a Lee Taeyong.
8. Treating Taeyong like a King (AS HE SHOULD BE KADGJKGA)
NARI IS THE SAME TOWARDS TAEYONG AS HE IS TO HER. THE KING LEE TAEYONG IS ADBGKAJGBKA.
While Taeyong is making sure she gets food first, she’s making sure HE gets food as well. Like, she acknowledges that the younger members should have food first, but after them, TAEYONG should be the next one to have food, and then she’d be last. So it’s a constant battle between the two in this small thing.
She tries to do stuff for him as he does for her - open the door for him and let him enter the room first, fixes up his clothes if they’re a bit out of place; she’ll always be at his side for important things like interviews or when he makes his solo debut, or when he goes to a solo schedule she is there to support him from behind the scenes - you know it.
"Taeyong does so much for the team, he deserves to be treated like a King." - Nari on a solo Vllive.
9. Jealousy
You know they’re jealous when they suddenly start pouting with furrowed brows - both do it without realising.
If Nari is focussing all her attention on the other members and kind of forgetting about him, you’ll see him pouting.
If Taeyong praises a female about their dancing/rapping, you’ll see her pouting (actually, most of the time you won’t, cuz she’s behind cameras when that happens, but Taeyong sees it gbdkjbg).
Fans actually see Taeyong jealous more than they see Nari jealous - the only reason they know Nari gets jealous is that the members mention it absently during a Vlive or something if they’re talking about what Taeyong did.
The most viral moment of Taeyong being jealous is during ISAC when Nari is hanging out with other boy group idols that she’s friends with - so Ateez, Stray Kids, Seventeen, etc. Fans recorded him watching her from afar with a pout on his face, his boba eyes big and rounded through his furrowed brows as he watched her. The other members near him smiled and laughed and teased him lightly about it (even though they lowkey feel the same jealousy seeing another boy group receive all of Nari’s attention.) When Nari returned to them after talking with her friends, fans watched as Taeyong stuck to her side like glue, talking to her and making sure no one received her attention outside of their group. He also looped his arm through hers to make sure she stayed at his side. Nari was oblivious to the whole thing.
The most viral moment of Nari being jealous (that fans saw) was when she was doing a solo Vlive and Street Woman Fighter recently aired. The fans asked her on the solo Vlive what she thought of the show so far, and that’s when they saw her being jealous. At first, she praises the show and praises Taeyong for his role as MC and such, but then she started pouting when she mentioned how good the women were at dancing, seeing Taeyong enjoy watching them perform. She also mentioned that they were very pretty and that she wished she could look cool like them - she even went on to say, “I can see Taeyongie liking to date a talented dancer like them…”
Taeyong happened to watch that Vlive and entered her room with a snicker, hugging her tightly while assuring her that she was perfect and fine the way she was - if that didn’t give fans big signs that they’re dating, I don’t know what bgkjbdkg
10. Protective
After everything they’ve gone through together from pre-debut until now, of course, they are protective of each other - doubled when they become a couple.
Nari was there for Taeyong when he had his scandals, protecting him whenever someone said something bad about him.
The two helped each other in the beginning when fans used to skip them at fan signs - there are videos of fans skipping the two in a row, leading the two leaders to smile weakly at each other and be there for each other.
Nari is super protective of Taeyong when it comes to haters towards him, always ready with a comeback to hit them with, ready for a fight.
Taeyong is there for her as well - whenever SM staff were being harsh on her, he was there to speak up and defend her, protect her as much as he could no matter the consequences - actually, back then, the two really helped each other to the point they didn’t care of what punishments they might get from the staff watching over them; it was basically them against the whole world.
Taeyong has mentioned in a Vlive once the hardships the two received, the amount of pressure the two had from SM, the doubt people had of the two, and just going through a lot. Fans can really see the love and care they have for each other after hearing their stories, they understand a lot why they’re so close because for a while, they only had each other who understood the hardships they went, the pressure they went through.
They look out for each other whenever sasaengs are involved - well, as much as they could. For example, if sasaengs keep calling Taeyong’s number, Nari is there to tell them off, or just buy him a new phone and phone number. Whenever a creepy male sasaeng is near Nari, Taeyong would do his best to protect her from them.
There’s the stage intimidation Taeyong gives out, but if you truly want to see him furious and scary, that only appears when his members are harmed in some way - especially if it is Nari who got harmed. Very rarely fans have seen his true angry side, but when they do, it’s mainly due to the fact someone messed with Nari.
Taeyong looks out for his members, but to be honest, he looks out for Nari the most - the thought of her getting harmed in some way scares him. And if she gets hurt in some way, he starts feeling guilty and starts hating himself for not protecting her. She’s the same with him as well - the two can be so selfless it gets concerning sometimes.
Fans know not to mess with either of them in some way, because if you harm one of them, you bet the other one is there to swoop in and protect them, to save them.
Fans really love their relationship and interactions, it's truly precious and one of a kind in their eyes.
Japanese Name: Koen Yuri (公園 百合 or パークユリ)
-> Koen: Park / Yuri: Lily
Nationality: Australian
Ethnicity: Korean-Japanese-Chinese
Birthday: 1995.10.12 (12th of October, 1995)
Zodiac sign: Libra
MBTI: ENFJ-A (Protagonist)
Height: 157cm (5'1'')
Weight: N/A ("People don't need to worry about something so mundane and unnecessary." - Nari, Vlive)
Blood Type: O
Sub-unit(s): NCT 127, NCT U, WayV, NCT
Position: Main vocal, sub-rapper, main dancer, co-centre, co-leader
Nari Facts:
Nari was born and raised in Sydney, Australia
Her mother's ethnicity is Japanese-Chinese and her father Korean - which makes her Japanese-Chinese-Korean (Vlive)
Nari is an only child
Nicknames: Eomma, the Glue/Bridge (Ten, Vlive)
Languages she can speak fluently: English, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin
Because of her ethnic background, she has family in three countries - which means she technically has three homes around the world - four including Australia
She got accepted into SM through Global Auditions in 2012 at the age of 17 (international age) - the same year as Taeyong, Mark, Yuta, and Jaehyun
She only started dancing after she became a trainee, and became one of the main dancers after debuting
Was originally meant to join the line-up for Red Velvet but didn't make it in the end because she did not match the concept, and had better teamwork chemistry with NCT (Weekly Idol)
Talent(s): Playing many musical instruments, producing music, art
In high school, she played the clarinet, piano, and alto clarinet - but after joining SM, she was able to extend and learn more instruments
Favourite subject(s) in school: Music, Art, and History - whereas the subject(s) she hated the most was Maths, Science, and English
Favourite Food(s): Chicken, chocolate milk, bubble tea, lamingtons, vegemite on toast, sausage sizzles, sausage rolls, mango, watermelon, black bean noodles, sushi, takoyaki, hot pot
This blog will be where I will post re-written posts of Nari!
My original blog of Nari is still available, don't worry, it's just I won't be updating new things on that blog anymore.
The re-written version here is going to take some time since I did write A LOT for Nari in my original blog, so I hope you guys can be patient throughout this new journey, and enjoy re-reading the posts again~! 😊
Thank you again for supporting my Nari blog until now~!! I really appreciate it, and I hope this new change will be totally worth it 😊
Lowkey I've always loved Yuta and Nari's relationships and like when you wrote the "What if Nari dated Yuta" piece it was so good! I just loved it so much and they were so cute together and now reading THAT and the ANGST I-
Oh my poor heart, I love it and yet I weep ;-;
Yuta is such a sweetheart tho like damn
Idk why but something about it being Yuta just makes it hurt a bit more in my heart. Wonderful choice, hit me right in the feels~
I also wanted to say thank you for all the writing you've done and all your hard work!! I really love and look forward to each new post and please take your time with the rewrites and rediscovering Nari and how you want to write her story!!
Hello~!
Thank you for writing this long ask, it was nice to read and respond to kkkk
Yesss, actually, I really like the idea of her dating Yuta, found it cute cuz they'd be the cute Japanese couple jkabfkjb
But yeah, the last post was quite sad...apparently. For some reason, I feel it's not angsty - probably because I kept reading through it when trying to edit it, so it lost that angst feeling for me...
BUT YEAH, I KINDA GET THAT SAME FEELING TOO ABOUT HOW IT HURTS A BIT MORE IN MY HEART SINCE IT'S YUTA KJDGKJBAKGBJ - probably cuz he's like, my bias wrecker. (After Taeyong, my second bias would be Yuta jajajajaja) Glad it hit you in the feels, must mean I actually did not a bad job hehe
Thank you for supporting my writing and the blog!! Really appreciate all the support I received throughout the two (?) years I've been writing Nari~
A/N: Finally, I write the angst that has been in my mind for a loooonnnngggg time. Not sure if it's really angsty though, but we'll see.
I tried to keep the member a secret until the end, but if you guys know already then...congrats?
“It’s better to regret doing something, rather than to regret not doing it…”
“Hmm? You’re speaking as if from experience.”
“It’s because I have…so believe in my words, okay?”
“Okay…”
***
He remembered the first time meeting her at the giant, intimidating building.
All alone in a foreign country…no family or friends nearby…
But she was there.
And she came like a bright light, a beautiful guardian angel for him…
He just saw her like that; his guardian angel. His beautiful, guardian angel.
He didn’t know that he was going to eventually see her as the woman he fell in love with…
But Park Nari is just one, unique, amazing woman.
Who would not fall in love with her?
***
He has known her for almost all of his life, ever since they became friends as trainees in SM.
He has been at her side, the two helping each other, especially when they were missing family.
They told each other everything, being vulnerable in front of each other, being there for each other. How could he not fall in love with her when they’ve been so natural and real in front of each other?
He thought she returned the feelings at some point, but alas…
Someone captured her heart.
He could see the way she stared at the male that wasn’t him. How her eyes softened and shined when looking at him. The way she smiled at him as if he was the only person existing as if he was her everything. The way she relaxed completely around him, her guard down.
Do you know what the funny thing is? In the beginning, she didn’t even know she stared at that person that way. She was in denial - she didn’t know her feelings towards that person until way later in life. When they’re older, living their dream…
He tried to be noticed by her, of course, tried to show that he was here and that he was interested in her, to no avail…
She didn’t see him that way.
***
2017, Practice Room in SM on a random day...
“Dude, you are so whipped for her!” one of the members snickered one day when the member caught him staring at Nari from afar with fondness.
“How can you not?” he retorted back. “It’s Nari!”
“Yeah, that’s true,” the other member sighed with a small smile. “Noona is a one of a kind. I’m not surprised that there will be a list of guys wanting to date her.”
“But what’s the point?” he said glumly, his smile faltering as he looked at the reality in front of him. “Her heart is taken already,”
“Really?” the member exclaimed. “Who?”
“You can’t tell?” He nodded to the leader of 127. “She is in love with our leader.”
“Ohh…” the member blinked. “How do you know?”
He smiled small. “I notice the look she gives him; it’s one I always give to her.”
“I’m sorry, hyung…”
“It’s okay, love isn’t meant to be easy…”
Yes, love was not easy at all…especially when the person you love doesn’t return the feelings…
**
“What’s up?” Nari fell onto the couch beside him, scaring him from his daze of just staring into space. “You’re acting like an alien - just like a certain member, ya know?”
He chuckled at the mention of their dear member.
“What’s up?” Nari asked again, shuffling closer to him so she was resting her chin on his shoulder, staring at him with her big, doe-like eyes. He felt himself tense slightly at her close proximity, feeling her breath brush gently against the side of his neck. “Looks like you’re thinking deeply about something.”
“I’m fine,” he assured her with a small smile, looking at her in the corner of his eye. “Just…thinking scenarios.”
“Kinky.”
“Not that way!” he shoved her lightly, smiling as he watched and listened to her laugh loudly.
“You like someone!” she accused with wide eyes, excitement in her eyes. “Who is it?”
“What?” he almost choked. “Me? Like someone?”
“It’s so obvious!” she declared, wrapping her arms around him into a tight hug. “I see that lovey-dovey look in your eyes as you gazed into the distance - who is it? Is it someone I know?”
“I don’t like anyone!” he lied.
“Liar!”
“No really, I don’t!”
“Yah, you can’t hide it from me!” she whined. “I know you well, I can see when you’re hiding something!”
That was true; they’ve known each other for a long time now, he can’t hide anything from her.
“There…” he hesitated, looking at her briefly before facing the front again. He couldn’t look into her expectant eyes in fear he might blurt out everything. “There…is someone…I guess…”
“OMG!” she gasped, grabbing his arm. “Who?”
“It’s…it doesn’t matter,” he waved off, lightly shaking her hand off of him. She frowned at that.
“What do you mean? Of course, it matters!”
“I mean, it’s not really worth it…”
“Why not? Is she…taken?”
“...you could say that,” he sighed heavily. Nari frowned sadly at that, resting her head against his shoulder in comfort - not that it helped him much since she was the woman he was speaking of. “Well…technically she isn’t -”
“Then you should tell her!” she exclaimed. “Before it’s too late!”
“But what if it is?” he asked her curiously, looking to her fully. “What if it’s too late because…because she loves someone already?”
“It’s better to say it to her either way,” Nari shrugged, looking to the distance thoughtfully. “I think it would be good for you to tell her at least.”
“I don’t know…I don’t want anything to change between us because of this…”
“Come on, you should do it still! Who knows? Maybe she returns the feelings?”
“No way,” he shook his head. “There’s no way she does.”
“How can you know that?”
“Because I look at her the way she looks at the other person…” He looked at her deeply in the eyes, feeling his heart warm but break at her innocence and obliviousness. “She looks at him with so much love, as if he is the only one around her…I look at her that way…that’s why it’s too late for me.”
“I’m sorry…”
“Not your fault,” he chuckled, bringing her into a hug. He breathed in her natural scent, tightening his hold on her. “Love…love is unpredictable. Not your fault that this is happening. It is what it is…”
“Who knows?” Nari nuzzled into his neck. “You’ll find a better woman for sure.”
“I don’t think so, but thanks for trying…” He couldn’t help but take a deep breath and say, “I love you, Park Nari.”
“Aw, I love you too!” As a friend. That was all.
***
2018, After Nari comes back from getting her wisdom tooth out
"I LOVE TAEYONG!"
That's what she said when she was high on the happy gas she received from the dentist.
Three words that instantly crushed him.
Because it was confirmed officially for him: Nari loved Taeyong. Not him.
He smiled along and joked along with the others as they watched the recorded video of Nari from when she was at the dentist until now, though deep inside of him, he was crushed.
She loves Taeyong, not me...
"Hey," one of the members nudged him, snapping him out of his thoughts. "You okay? You look sad."
"Do I?" he mused, rubbing his face quickly as if to erase his emotions. "Huh, I was just stuck in my thoughts thinking about random things."
"If you say so..." the member didn't believe him but didn't say anything further on it. The member could see that he wasn't ready to open up about whatever he was suffering from.
But the member just hoped that he would be okay, whatever he is going through...
***
2019, NCT 127 Tour Bus, one late night...
“Hey,” He sat beside the leader, the two sitting together in their tour bus. It was late at night, and they were the only ones awake. “Are you okay?”
“...I wish,” Taeyong sighed, staring down at his hands that were laid on the table, shaking. “Today was…something…”
“Yeah…”
Nari had almost died from a car accident if she didn’t jump to the side on time. All of their hearts froze for a moment, thinking they had lost their Nari from being run over. Everyone was shaken up, hence, Taeyong and he was still wide awake despite how late it was.
“I really thought we lost her,” Taeyong whispered into the darkness. “I really thought…”
“I know,” he whispered back. “I thought so too…”
“It made me think about some things,” Taeyong murmured. “Made me think of what-ifs, and about my feelings…”
He felt his heart drop to his stomach.
“You love her,” he deadpanned. He knew already, Taeyong gave her the same looks he gives to her. He knew at one point they would get together, but seeing it actually come to life…
“I’m gonna tell her at one point during our tour,” Taeyong declared, unaware of the other member’s heart breaking at the moment. “I need to tell her before it’s too late, you know?”
“You should definitely,” he agreed despite his whole being thinking the opposite. “The two of you deserve to be together.”
“You think so?”
“...I know so.” As much as he didn’t like it; the two were meant to be. They really matched each other well, worked well together and were simply just meant to be. He could see that for sure. He could see that they needed each other.
He was too late, but he might as well help them.
“She loves you,” he told the leader sincerely. “But you know her, very oblivious to other people’s feelings. You need to tell her plainly before it’s too late, okay? Trust me, she will say yes to you.”
“I’ll try,” Taeyong’s shoulders seem to sag in relief at the fellow member’s words. “Thanks for talking about this to me.”
“You’re welcome,” he shrugged nonchalantly.“It’s better to regret doing something, rather than to regret not doing it…”
“Hmm? You’re speaking as if from experience.”
“It’s because I have…so believe in my words, okay?”
“Okay…” Taeyong stared at the man before him thoughtfully, face changing to one of realisation and sadness.
“You love her -”
“It doesn’t matter,” he cut him off with a small wince, looking away to try and hide his sadness. “Her happiness means more to me rather than mine. And I would rather see her happy with someone else than not happy at all…”
“You should -”
“No, no, I won’t say anything,” he shook his head rapidly. “I’ll get over it, I knew for a long time that I won’t be with her. I’ll be fine, I’ll get over it eventually. It's okay, my heart will go on.”
“Maybe I shouldn’t -”
“No, Taeyong, tell her,” He leaned forward to grasp his friend’s hands. “Don’t back away just because of my feelings. I swear, if you don’t tell her, then I will tell her your feelings -”
“Okay! Okay!” Taeyong shrieked, hands flying to the side of his head embarrassed. “I-I’ll do it, just don’t tell anyone…”
“It’s so obvious you like her, we all know except her,” he snickered.
“But you hid yours so well in plain sight,” Taeyong marvelled. “The way you tease her and proclaim your love to her so easily in front of everyone…”
“Doesn’t mean she loves me that way, she only sees me as a good friend and sees my proclaims as teasing,”
“...I feel like a terrible friend though -”
“Don’t be, it’s not your fault that Nari is too loveable,” the two chuckled at that. “But really man, you should go for it.”
“I’ll…I’ll do it.”
“You better, or else I might try and get her.” Didn’t mean it, of course…but there was a small part of him that did…
***
NCT 127 Tour Bus, after the Apple Performance and Nari's Breakdown
“Told you she liked you that way!” he exclaimed with a snicker, nudging his side playfully with a weak smile.
Taeyong frowned at seeing his dear friend in pain despite the bright outer appearance, bringing him to the side while everyone else gathered around Nari to tease her for now being in a relationship with their leader. “Are you okay? I can always talk to her -”
“Taeyong, calm down, it’s fine -”
“But you love her -”
“And seeing her happy is all that matters to me,” he cut him off, looking to his friend sincerely. “You did something I didn’t have the guts to do. You deserve it, really.”
“But…”
“I’ll be fine, don’t worry,” he assured the conflicted leader. “I’ll be fine, trust me.”
“You’re a really good person, Yuta, you know that?” Taeyong told the Japanese member sincerely, tears gathering in his eyes. “I really wish that you get your happiness soon.”
“We will all get our happiness,” Yuta believed. “It just takes time for some of us. But for you and Nari, this time is now. So enjoy it. No regrets, okay?”
“No regrets,” Taeyong repeated.
“Make sure to name your kid after me -”
“Yuta!”
***
“It’s better to regret doing something, rather than to regret not doing it…”
“Hmm? You’re speaking as if from experience.”
“It’s because I have…so believe in my words, okay?”
“Okay…”
A/N: This is the end of this blog! (for now) I will be re-writing Nari and editing this OC a bit, and I will post the new post/blog as soon as I can~
Thank you to everyone who has been with Nari from the beginning or along the way! This isn't the end, but a fresh start~!!
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#2: "Wait a minute. Are you jealous?" + Dreamies (and mainly Jisung)
They know they shouldn't feel this way.
It's Park Nari, the older sister or mother figure for NCT, of course, she's going to be loving and nurturing to anyone around her.
They had no reason to be jealous of Shotaro and Sungchan.
But...they were...they were definitely jealous of the two new members.
It felt like during the NCT 2020 comeback schedules, Nari was mainly hanging out with the two members. Yes, of course, it was expected since everyone was introduced to the two on the first day of filming the comeback. Of course, she would be at their side, helping them adjust to the preparations of the comeback/debut, and help them with anything they needed.
The Dreamies had no reason to be jealous of them since she was just helping the newbies.
But they were jealous.
"Noonaaa!" Haechan whined as he wrapped his arms around the female's shoulders, clinging onto her as much as he could. "Spend time with us!"
"What are you talking about?" she laughed oblivious. "We're doing a comeback with everyone!"
"Yeah, but...but..." Jisung stuttered, turning a furious shade of red. Nari raised an eyebrow at him to continue, the other Dreamies pressuring him to finish the sentence on their behalf. "But you're just hanging out with Shotaro hyung and Sungchan hyung in the schedules!"
Nari blinked at them.
They blinked back.
"Wait a minute. Are you jealous?" A smile crept onto her face while the males all panicked.
"N-NO!" they yelled hurriedly. "WE'RE NOT JEALOUS!"
"We're just saying, you've been hanging around them most of the time, why can't you spend some time with others as well, you know?" Jisung squeaked out.
"Awww, Jisungie~!" she cooed, slipping away from Haechan's hold to coddle the maknae instead. "Aigoo, you're still my baby!"
"R-Really? Wait, I mean -"
"You are jealous!" she declared triumphantly, pressing multiple kisses to the top of the maknae's head much to his embarrassment (and glee, but he won't tell anyone).
"YAH, YAH, YAH!" Chenle screeched, pulling the two apart. "DON'T JUST GIVE JISUNG ATTENTION!"
"What is going on?" Taeyong appeared in front of the group of eight, raising an eyebrow at the sight of the Dreamies surrounding Nari, all trying to grab at her.
"They're jealous I'm spending too much time with our new kids, Shotaro and Sungchan~" Nari teased.
"Aigoo, kids, you know the new members need to feel comfortable now that they are reaching their dreams," Taeyong chuckled, easily grabbing his lover to bring to his side, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Why don't you all hang out with them while Nari spends some time alone to relax?"
"As in, spend time with just you?" Mark guessed easily.
Taeyong winked at them all as a reply, lifting the woman easily in his arms (the girlfriend letting out a squeal of surprise and joy at being carried bridal style), running away from the Dreamies.
"YAH, HYUNG, NOONA, NO FAIR!" they all yelled, chasing after the leaders.
A/N: OKAAAYYYY now all that's left to post is the special angsty one (which is coming very soon this week 0_o)
the rules: write the last line in your latest WIP and tag as many people as there are words in the sentence. Make a new post, pls!
I got tagged by fellow moot, @sweetlyocs
OOF...uh...if you had tagged my other account it would have probably been more interesting...cuz in my Nari blog, the last post I wrote and the last line of it was...
"Okay..."
THAT'S IT! KJBADKGJBDAG
Unless I add like, the last conversation, then it's:
“It’s better to regret doing something, rather than to regret not doing it…”
“Hmm? You’re speaking as if from experience.”
“It’s because I have…so believe in my words, okay?”
“Okay…”
IT'S FROM THAT SPECIAL ANGST POST JAJAJAJJAJA
Imma tag: @ggukkiedae @nctsjiho @mariesocuniverse @nctyena - and whoever wants to do this hehe
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#10: “I’ve seen the way you look at me when you think I don’t notice.” + Chenle
"Hey," Nari called to the younger member as they watched a random show at his house. "I'm okay."
"Huh?" Chenle turned to her with confusion. "W-What are you talking about?"
“I’ve seen the way you look at me when you think I don’t notice.”
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Chenle, you don't have to pretend that you're fine, you can be honest with me."
"Fine..." he sighed, turning on his spot on the couch so he would face her properly. "Although you're out of the hospital now from the incident, and you're finally getting help from your therapist, I just...I still worry for you...that you'll explode again like before..."
"I'm sorry," she frowned, bringing him into a gentle hug. "I'm sorry for not getting the help until I was exploding, I worried all of you..."
"I'm just glad you're getting help like everyone else," he sighed. "I still worry, of course, it wouldn't be right if we all pretended we were fine after such a big thing...we almost lost you, Noona..."
"I know," she murmured against his head. "But I'm here, and I'm not leaving, and I'm getting the help. That's all that matters, eh? Us getting better."
"Right," he agreed into her chest, tightening his hold on her. "I'll be fine, Noona. I won't keep watching you like a hawk soon."
"It's okay, I understand~"
"Though you should probably talk with everyone else because they are definitely watching you 24/7."
