Stay With Me (Short One-Shots) (NCT X NCT)

Stay With Me P. 47 (Winmark)💖

As Sicheng watched Mark perform on stage, a kaleidoscope of emotions swirled within him. The pride he felt for his best friend's accomplishments was like a warm embrace, filling him with a sense of elation. Mark's talent was undeniable, and seeing him shine on that stage was a testament to the hard work and dedication they had both poured into their dreams. But behind the facade of joy, a subtle sadness gnawed at Sicheng's heart. It was the bittersweet knowledge that the once inseparable duo was now drifting apart, like stars moving in opposite directions across the vast expanse of the night sky. The harsh reality of their demanding schedules was tearing them apart, threading a subtle distance between their once inseparable bond.

As the performance reached its end, Mark's smile illuminated the stage, captivating the audience with his infectious energy. But for Sicheng, who knew Mark like the back of his hand, there was no masking the telltale signs of exhaustion in his eyes. The glimmer of weariness that danced in those expressive orbs spoke volumes of the struggles he faced, the toll of juggling multiple responsibilities and obligations.

In that moment, Sicheng felt an overwhelming desire to protect Mark, to shield him from the relentless pressure of the idol life. But he knew he couldn't bear that burden alone. They were both warriors in their own right, battling against the odds, seeking to carve their paths in the cutthroat world of entertainment. After the performance, they exchanged smiles and brief words, but the distance between them was palpable. They were like two planets orbiting separate suns, their trajectories intersecting only fleetingly before drifting away once more. It had been so long since they had spent quality time together, and the ache in Sicheng's heart grew more profound with each passing day.

Backstage, when they finally reunited, Sicheng noticed the faint lines of exhaustion etched on Mark's face. There was a moment of silence as they looked into each other's eyes, communicating a thousand unspoken emotions in that fleeting gaze.

"I miss you," Sicheng finally whispered, his voice filled with longing and vulnerability.

Mark nodded, his own voice tinged with sadness. "I miss you too. It's been so hard not seeing you as much."

In that shared confession, they found solace in knowing that they were not alone in their struggles. They were two halves of a whole, and the distance between them was tearing at their souls. But they were also fighters, accustomed to pushing through challenges and emerging stronger on the other side.

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In the dim glow of the dorm room, the atmosphere was charged with emotions that words could hardly express. Sicheng's fingers traced delicate patterns on Mark's back, their bodies entwined in a warm embrace. The silence between them was comforting, as if the weight of their worries had evaporated into the night air, leaving only the echo of their beating hearts. Mark's laughter rang like music in Sicheng's ears as he shared tales of his adventures with NCT 127. He spoke with passion, his eyes alight with the excitement of the journey he had undertaken. Sicheng listened intently, finding himself completely captivated by Mark's every word, each sentence a testament to the dreams they had once shared and the dreams they still clung to.

The hours seemed to slip away unnoticed as they delved deeper into each other's worlds. Sicheng could feel the ebb and flow of emotions within him - the joy of being in Mark's presence, the longing to hold onto this moment forever, and the nagging knowledge that soon they would once again be pulled apart by the relentless currents of their careers.