Red Strings // JaeNoRen

5

Jeno's cheeks flushed pink.

Omo... Did I over do it?

Renjun waved at him and then quieted down.

Now...what idea did Na Jaemin think of..?
I hope it doesn't hurt Mark and Haechan.
I really want them to work, and I can just feel that weird connection from person to person like every other couple between them.
Still... Why aren't they connecting?
The visual string connection is less rare than the connection feeling.
Well... What does the sting represent...?

Renjun realized that he knew less about his ability than he thought.

"WHOA! THATS NICE!" Haechan shouted in joy as Jeno confidently served the ball right back into the opposing team's serve line.

Renjun caught a grin from Jaemin as he let it land in bounds. Feigning a small slip-up.

"THAT WAS AMAZING JENO!" Haechan squealed excitedly as he ran over to Jeno for a handshake.

Jeno squealed himself and instead pulled Haechan in for a hug.

Right. In. Mark's. Face.

OUUUUUUUU
I need to applaude Jaemin for this one. Hopefully, there's not a huge misunderstanding.

"You're great at volleyball! I don't know why you were so nervous!" Haechan gave Jeno a squeeze before smiling with bright eyes. "I want you on my team when ever we play!"

"Sounds like fun!" Jeno smiled and casually let Haechan go. "Oh, here.... Let me just..."

Renjun watched Mark's expression transform from confused to outright pissed.

Jeno softly smiled as he stepped closer to Haechan and gently placed a hand on the red head's shoulder. With the other, Jeno sweetly smiled as he fixed Haechan's bangs with an attentive vibe.

"Annnnnd... There!" Jeno giggled softly.

Haechan was rather startled as Jeno's eyesmile and perfectly curved lips were a couple of inches away.

Renjun grinned as Mark went crazy.

"Yah! Stop being cheesy you love birds!" Mark spit out. "We have a game to play! Also, he only made a lucky serve Haechan!"

"Is it wrong to be happy for him?" Haechan walked towards the net.

"It was just a lucky hit!" Mark approached the net as well.

"But he was nervous! I'm happy for him!" Haechan really wasn't getting why Mark was being all whiney.

"...I'd be nice if you could cheer me on too..." Mark mumbled. "...I want you to be happy around me..."

"Sorry, what did you say?" Haechan stepped closer to hear Mark better.

"HE SAID THAT HE THINKS YOU'RE CUTE, SO CHEER HIM ON MORE!"

Renjun's attention swerved 180 degrees to Na Jaemin, making cheesy faces after his shout out.

"WHAT--- No!!" Mark glared at Jaemin. "I don't--- are you okay? Your face is really red..?"

Haechan stumbled backwards as his sun-kissed cheeks tinted bright red.

"U-uh... Yeah I'm fine..." The younger tried to look at any place but at Mark.

Renjun was internally screaming.

AAAHHHHHHH
BOIIIII
JUST GET TOGETHER ALREADY.
YALL ARE DESTINED!!!
Also... Jaemin's not only fast with his hands, but quick with his mind. That was smooth.

Renjun grinned as Mark raised a brow at the blushing Haechan.

What?
Had they never thought about being more than just friends?
That seemed possible.

"You okay Haechannie...?" Mark wrinkled his seagull eyebrows in concern.

"I-I'm okay..." Haechan stumbled a bit.

"Uh... Mark-hyung--- *ahem* errr... Minhyungie, hwaiting~! >////< !!!! " Haechan adorably raised a cheerful fist with a shy smile as he retreated back to Jeno.

Mark stood there, understandably dumbfounded.

Renjun almost clapped.
That turned out better than he thought. He felt accomplished almost.

Mark gulped and walked back towards Jaemin. Renjun observed a little closer.

The pure boy swore Mark had pink cheeks.

"Haechan's serve!" Renjun brightly cheered. "The score is--"

"WAHHHH!! YOU'RE HERE!!"

Shouts and footsteps could be heard from outside the gym.

Could it be..?

"Game end! Jaehyun-hyung is here! Haechan's team wins!" Renjun quickly put away the score flipbook.

Mark and Haechan lead the way as Jaemin, Jeno, and Renjun walked a bit behind.

"That was great Jeno!" Jaemin excitedly exclaimed with a smile.

"Yeah! Especially the bangs part!" Renjun agreed.

"Oh... That wasn't actually part of the plan," Jeno awkwardly said. "His hair just looked out of place."

"You're a genius!" Jaemin wrapped an arm around Jeno's torso.

Renjun's heart fluttered as Jeno blushed at Jaemin...

That's weird...

How could he get flustered at both of them?

"You're annoying," Mark rolled his eyes at Haechan, not hearing what the other three were talking about.

"You just don't wanna admit I'm cute," Haechan pouted.

"Maybe you've correctly guessed me for once," Mark laughed.

Mark and Haechan merrily held hands down the hall.

Finally, a string formed.

The bright red line wrapped around them right.

But Renjun finally figured out about the strings.

Strings only appear when you're aware of eachother's feelings.

So what did Jeno and Jaemin have to admit?

Maybe they're also not thinking about their relationship...

Renjun got a sudden shiver.

Why did it feel so right around those two?

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(a/n:

Here's your Markhyuck, you're welcome! 😂😂❤❤

I'm proud of Jaemin's persona so far. I'm glad he's the way he is. ❤

Question: What's your Ultimate NCT ship?

Answer: MARKHYUCK ❤❤❤

Love you, my amazing lovelies! )