Paid By The Times // 18+ // NCT LUCAS X READER

Chapter 1

*Morning of Y/N's day.*

I wake up feeling tired as usual it's been about 3 years since I moved out of my parents house. I've been determined to live independently ever since and I've gone so far already. Other than my parents paying for the down lease on my apartment I still work to pay rent, food, and school fees. I work at least 2 part time jobs which barely help me get by and on top of that I have to get through school. I barely have any time to myself and I just wish making money were easier.

*Y/N checks the time.*

"Oh crap! I forgot I have to get ready for school. I can't be late today my professor will go nuts! He's going to flip if he finds out that I overslept again."

I quickly run to my closet and try to pick out something cute to wear to school. So I put on some cute baggy jeans, a grey sweater, and a pair of my favourite old school black and white Vans. I quickly grab my school bag and stuff my uniform apron inside. I run outside so I don't miss my bus and I make it in time to catch my breath at the bus stop. I turn around to see a WayV poster and I recognize someone as I gaze into the person on the posters eyes. I realize it's Lucas who is sort of a campus prince. He's pretty famous at school  considering he's a idol who's also best friends with another idol named Jackson. I don't get why people like Lucas are even famous to begin with. I personally haven't had any real conversations with him but he seems very cocky and arrogant. I guess he would be like that because people like him wouldn't have to work as hard for things. I just wish my life was half as easy as his.

*Y/N turns away from the poster as Y/N hears the bus approach. Y/N soon boards the bus on the way to school.*

I walk into campus finally feeling accomplished that I didn't come to school late. I check my bag before class to make sure I have everything, then once I have everything I confidently walk straight to class. I stop by the vending machine to get my favourite drink and as soon as I grab my drink. My worst nightmare appeared right before my eyes. A devil in disguise dressed in Chanel with perfect makeup and hair. Her name is Jennie Kim the only person who torments me in my dreams turning them into nightmares.

*Jennie walks up to Y/N with her squad behind her (Hyuna & Seulgi) and steals Y/N's favourite drink.*

"Thanks loser I know it isn't easy for someone poor like you to pay for something like this. Don't worry! I'm helping you lose weight since it looks like someone gained a couple pounds over the weekend." Jennie laughs with Hyuna and Seulgi. I stand there unable to say anything because of my position. Since Jennies parents donate large amounts of money in order for her to study here. The moment I talk back or do anything to her is the moment the school kicks me out. "I-it's fine you can take it." I cry internally knowing that I wasted my money on a drink I won't be able to drink. "You loser! I don't want anything from you! You can keep your dirty drink so don't look down on me thinking you need to give me stuff." Jennie throws the drink at me and the drink quickly hits the floor and explodes. She walks away and I just look down in disappointment.

*sigh* "What a great start to my afternoon."

*Y/N picks up the drink and walks to the garbage to throw it out.*

I walk to class and all of a sudden I get a tap on my shoulder. I turn around shocked "Hey are you ok? I saw what happened so I decided to buy you a drink to make up for it. I know Jennie can be a bitch but once you get to know her she can be really fun!" I realize it was Jackson. My face quickly goes red and I giggle a little bit still in shock "No, yeah! It's completely fine but thanks for the drink my afternoon just got better!" I awkwardly laugh as Jackson stares into my eyes. "Y-yeah just let me know if Jennie causes any problems for you. I'll try and help you out. Why do you think she doesn't like you though?" Jackson questions me and I realize it's a question I can't answer. "Actually I don't really know why she doesn't like me." I try to think harder but nothing comes to my mind. "Anyways I can protect you all the time from her if you give me your number?" Jackson cutely grins at me while holding out his phone. Then just as I'm about to enter my number Lucas calls out to him and glares at me. I felt frozen from the way he was glaring at me and it wasn't long before we finally made eye contact.