BOSS | NCT

o58.5

Standing underneath somber clouds, Ten's headquarter seemed like a glorious palace secluded in the middle of a forest. With its ceramic walls, towering gates, and specialized roof, everyone can say that the owner is not just any ordinary Neon holder.

We were greeted by Taeil in the door. His hair was sleek brown with sweat and his cheeks were caked with grey smoke. Lowering my gaze, I noticed that his hand was calloused and dirty with the output of hard work.

"Oh, it's you guys," he smiled, while wiping the sweat off his forehead using the sleeves of his working clothes.

"Are you busy?" Taeyong, who was standing beside me, asked.

His question was answered by Ten's scream resounding from inside the place. "Damn wires!" he cursed, followed by a booming sound.

"For the hundredth time, Ten," groaned the voice of the female we are looking for: Sooji. "It's the blue wire, not the green one. You're gonna set this building on fire if you keep messing up!"

"If you just agreed to go on a date with me instead of fixing this-" a snort " this whatever-it-is thing, then we could've spent a wonderful Sunday together."

"Oh, you fool. This thing you just called a whatever-it-is is your precious motorbike," Sooji colded back.

Scratching the nape of his neck, Taeil told us to go inside. Whem we entered, their arguments turned louder.

"What are they doing?" I asked.

"Fixing Ten's bike. Asked help from Sooji, since she's smart and reliable at these stuffs."

"Why don't he just buy a new one?" I wondered.

Taeil shrugged. "No one can replace that bike for him."

"It's the one and only!" Ten shouted to make sure we heard him, his voice echoing throughout the walls.

"See?" Taeil shrugged. Just in time, Ten appeared in front of us. "Yo," he greeted "Are you guys here to take my place? I am pretty tired; Sooji could use some help-"

"Heavens, Ten," Sooji cursed. "We just started working exactly 23 minutes ago. And Taeil mostly did the job-" when she appeared beside Ten and saw us, she paused. Surprise flashing across her eyes, she grinned "Oh, hey there. Are you looking for Sicheng? I apologize- he's not with me today-"

"Don't bother. Anyway, it's you who we are looking for," Taeyong said.

"Oh," she blinked. "Okay." then she tied her hair into a bun. "How can I be of service to the bosses?" she smiled.

I asked her if she knew where to get a dress for Jeena's funeral. At first, she nodded automatically. But when I told her I needed a red one, her smile disappeared.

"It's okay if you don't know-"

"Actually, you can leave that to me," she interrupted, her lips returning to a curve. "I know where to get it."

*

Before we left, I handed Sooji the notebook that Jeena tasked me to give to her. She took it without saying anything aside from a simple 'thank you'. I also told her that she's invited to Jeena's funeral.

Once we were reassured that Sooji will be able to provide the red dress, Taeyong and I returned to the headquarters.

As usual he's covered with thick layers of clothes, fooling an outsider's eyes of what really lies underneath those fabrics.

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[Author's note:

This is the shortest chapter ever written. I intended to keep this chapter short, since it's just a short detail I forgot to add at the previous chapter. Don't worry, Chapter 59 will be the really long.😊 Then Chapter 60 is the epilogue. And then boom! I can't wait to show you Champion!!❤❤ Plotting the storyline alone, I think Champion will be a tough one to write than Boss. You will also travel into a LOT more places you've never seen in this first book. I can't wait to explore this world wider with all of you❤❤]

And oh,remember the blurred pic I showed you guys in Chapter 24.5?

Since this book is already coming to its finale, then I guess it's time for you guys to know❤❤

Well here it is🌹🌹😍

Yes, it's Yuta and Taeyong. The main leads for the next books.❤❤ Don't bother if it's not who you expect/not your bias because ALL of the NCT members will play an important role in all these books. As you've observed eventho my story is a Lucas fanfic, I've highlighted a lot of other's characters as well. Including their background stories, struggles, emotions, etc.

ISTG if you love this first book, the sequels will have more developed storyline and characters. I am so excited to take you guys to this adventure❤