1. you, again
ningning x male! OC
word count: 1004 words
part of the series: midnight rain
August 8, 2016
"So, this is goodbye?" Dohun asked staring at the Chinese trainee on a rainy Monday night. Him fighting tears to not come out of his eyes after he heard what his girlfriend of 7 months just said, he thought his ears were deceiving him and he thought this day was not going to get any worse.
"Yeah, Dohun, I'm really sorry, I'm so sorry. But this the only way, I can't just throw away something I aim for and this is for the better," Ning said looking up at the boy whilst holding her umbrella. She loves him, she loves him so so much but she knew she can't just throw away her goal to becoming an idol for him. This was yet the hardest decision she had to make but she's thought about it and this was the only way. A man as good as Dohun doesn't deserve to be with someone like her, he was too good for her, too caring, why was he like this? Not to mention, she knew that trainees had to be careful about dating since it could reflect back to them once they debut. This was for both of them, for him and her.
Just when Dohun thought this day couldn't get worse, from him getting kicked out of the company of his dreams two weeks before his debut to his girlfriend of seven months breaking up with him. She was his first love and yet, she was the first one to hurt him like this. Meeting Ning was the first time he felt love but now, meeting her was the first time he felt heartbreak. Why? Why did this have to happen? How come all of these is happening just when he was one step closer to achieving his dream life?
Dohun was too stunned to speak, he didn't know what to say with what the Chinese trainee just told him. How come she could say all this? Did she really picked career over him? And she said all this just when he just got kicked out of one of the biggest Kpop companies… This hit the nail to the coffin for him. His heart shattered to a million pieces with what she said, he couldn't believe his first love just said all that to him. He initially thought this was a nightmare he'll wake up about soon but it was reality. He wanted to cry, get angry, but he couldn't do anything. He then uttered something to Ning before he could even hold himself back.
"So… this is the end? For us? You did this because of what CEO-nim said to you didn't you? You're not even gonna fight for us? Right after I just got kicked out of the project boy group?" Dohun muttered staring deeply at Ning's eyes, full of sadness and anger at the same time.
"No, what CEO-nim said had nothing to do with this and I'm sorry you got kicked out of the project boy group. This was merely a decision I've thought about for a long time. I love you, Dohun but… I can't throw my career away just like that," the Chinese trainee said, her eyes full of regret and sorrow knowing that this is what she only has to do.
"Ning, you can't just…" But before Dohun could continue, he noticed Ning walking away with her umbrella. "Ning? NING!"
He wanted to chase after her, hold her, and convince her to think this through but it seems his legs couldn't give in and all he could was walk back to the SM dorms, letting the rain soak him knowing the company gave him until Wednesday to pack his things and move out. He spent the entire night in the dorm packing while his tears were coming out of his eyes.
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June 6, 2025
Ningning, along with her members entered a diner. It's been a while since they've last hung out as friends due to their busy schedules and this diner was located in one of the more secluded places, giving them the reassurance that they won't get recognized. The girls got to their table while a waitress came to their table to take their orders. Once the waitress left, Aespa patiently waited for their food.
"Man, it's been a while since we hung out like this. Life is so busy nowadays," Ningning sighed, resting her head against her seat.
"What are you talking about? We are always busy," Giselle replied, looking at the younger member.
"I mean, you're right on that but at least we get some good food. I'm tired about what they serve at the company cafeteria," Karina added, her face excitedly waiting for their food to be served.
"Speaking of, it's here!" Winter jumped from excitement seeing the food arrive.
The waiter arrived to their table placing their food on the table.
"Here you go, four double chocolate milkshakes. One Belgian waffle with caramel syrup, one glazed donut, one Cinnamon Danish, and one Macadamia cookie," the waiter said with a smile before placing the food on their table. "Thank you, enjoy!" he added before walking off the table.
"Hey, Ning, isn't that your ex?" Karina asked staring at the man that just walked off.
Giselle, the only clueless one given she trained shorter than the other three girls, looked at the maknae with a confused look. "You had an ex, Ning?"
"Ning, you didn't tell her about Dohun?" Winter asked looking at the Chinese idol.
The Chinese idol looked at the three girls staring at her, giving her the look of curiosity. Seriously?
Giselle looked stunned at what Winter just said. There's no way everybody knew this other than her. This was the first time their maknae mentioned something about her love life and that's when she found out she barely knew everything about her life.
The tension around the table grew more when Dohun mentioned with Ningning completely spaced out, she hasn't heard that name in a while.
"Do… hun…?"
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