Late replies ☾ Mark Lee

By markscult

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☾ Idol au ☾ Social media/text au ☾ "Yo what, how did you know that?" "Mark...I'm literally your fan." Boo... More

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☾BONUS CHAPTER 1
☾BONUS CHAPTER 2
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By markscult

I know what you're worth and in my head I'm already wishing you were mine and much more

DoYeonhee__'s story

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M2TRAPPY 😎

Rise and shine sleeping beauty
09:27

Morning morning
Yo
I'm gonna be so late to my schedule

You better zoom off then b
Get your lazy ass up for Y2BOXER is coming 🥶🥶🥶

🙄 so you're a boxer now

Yeah I am actually
I thought your caption said morning angels LMAO

Hahahaha dude no ANGLES

Calling your fans angels would have been a nice gesture

That's cringe thoughhhhh

Whatevs
Keep calling them grass then
I don't wanna go uni 💔

You should probably go though
Or I'll become M2BOXER

Stfu I'll win against u

You sure about that 🤨

Yes sweetie very sure

Sweetie gives off old woman vibes

You're old

😐😐

Sorry HONEY
Was that old enough for u

Excuse me DARLING but I'm actually two years older than you 🙄

you know what I'm actually 12

Righttttt totally believable

I got work after uni ugh I wanna kms I'm in ✨pain✨

Yo why what's up

🩸

Oh
Ohhhh right yo
Are you okay dude

LMAOOOO
I'm okay dw
At this point painkillers don't work

Dang does it hurt that bad

Yeah man 🥲

Do you like
Like need anything

🥺🥺10 billion in cash

DUDE HAHAHA I meant like if you needed anything for your pain 🙄
I'm not giving you money

Okay okay I was joking
But nah it's okay I don't need anything I'm a thug 😤😎

Alright alright Miss Thug let me know if you need anything
Um you know what they say drink water stay hydrated or something but I'm running late so
Yo I gotta go byeee

Okay okay bye Markieeee

Simp squad

Eunhye: Yeonhee you can't tell me you don't like Mark
There's literally no way you can prove you don't

Bro why you so obsessed with asking me this

Eunhye: ITS SO FRUSTRATING
LIKE IVE NEVER SEEN TWO PEOPLE BE SO BLIND

Stfu I'm not blind

Eunhye: it's so clear u like him

This is couple behaviourrrr

Hyunjae: literally man

I never said I didn't like him

Eunhye: SO U DO LIKE HIM??

Yeah

Mei: We thought you'd deny it 😭

Lmaooo pls
Why would I deny it

Eunhye: well then
So why aren't I seeing the second couple in dream come through then

Idk man

Mei: I think he likes you too

Tbh I was trying to see if he did but I concluded that he acts like that with all his close friends so idk

Like I don't wanna just say nah nah he probably doesn't feel the same because I have no clue what he's feeling
But at the same time there's no way for me to really know

THE BOY NEVER OPENS UP PLS

Eunhye: maybe you need to outright be like
Listen I like you
Do you like me

Hyunjae: she was having a whole rant to me yesterday on this
Girlie is conflicted

Mei: with what

He's an idol

Eunhye: yeah anddd

Idk how to explain it
His job isn't something he can just put to aside and not prioritise because being an idol is important to him and he has an image to upkeep
Not to mention the strict rules he has and shit

Mei: but that doesn't mean you can't date

He's already got schedule after schedule he is legit exhausted and it's like
He's got so much going on right now that I don't want to pile another responsibility on top of that you know

Plus sneaking around being friends is hard as it is, I want to do so much with him but I can't bring it up because I feel guilty for making him think that we can't do things because of his job

Mei: I get you
Have you said this to him

No cuz where would I even start
Like I don't want to give him more to worry about because he's so overworked and I just  idk

Eunhye: okay but put his feelings aside
What about yours then
What about what you want

That's the thing though
I don't think I could be in a relationship with someone who puts their work before me again
And that's impossible when it comes to him and I don't want him to have to make that decision right
but personally, I just have these insecurities surrounding the whole rather spend time working than be with you

Hyunjae: :((((
You two are literally made for each other tho

Eunhye: I get where you're coming from
It's a hard decision to make and it's a hard time being in a relationship with an idol (it's hard for them too) but at the end of the day you both work through it to suit the both of you

Mei: yeah and I've never seen two people get along so well

Ugh guys I'm so conflicted
Like I know before I said idk if I like him as an idol or more but spending time with him more clarified that I do genuinely like him
Cringe shit aside it's really nice to have someone like him and being around him is so easy and comforting you know

Eunhye: 🥺🥺please you're legit in love bye

Hyunjae: you should see them at the apartment
All I hear is them laughing so loudly until they can't breathe then next min they're jamming to music

Mei: that's so cute awww

Eunhye: I wonder how Mark feels towards you
Do you think he feels the same

I really don't know man he's probably not even thought about it

Yo dream
Mark's pov

I've thought about it a lot actually

Donghyuck: yeah she's probably all you think about

Shut up no

Jaemin: so do you like her or not

Jisung: he definitely does

Chenle: literally he's infatuated with her

Guys what
I'm not infatuated with her hahaha

Jeno: but you like her though?

Renjun: Mark you annoy me so much sometimes
Why don't you flirt with her or something

Dude I can't just flirt out of nowhere
Plus I don't think she sees me in that way

Chenle: why not

Idk I feel like she likes her friend

Jaemin: really?

I mean I'm not sure but um they seem close

Jeno: but what if she does like you

Man
I don't even know
I've been stressing over this for days
Honestly guys I've been trying to ignore it

Jisung: ignore what

My like my feelings you know
I don't think it's good for me to uh like her guys we have a good friendship as it is like yeah plus I don't think she'd like date an idol you know

Jisung: why wouldn't she

There's a lot of things she wants to like do
And I can't do them with her
Even now like she jokes about the things we could do but we both know we can't man

Donghyuck: you're thinking too much about it
You like her
There's no issue there just forget everything else

I can't just forget it though dudeee
This really shouldn't be happening like I'm too busy as it is
You've seen how other idols' relationships end they end up feeling restricted in the relationship

Jeno: that's not all relationships

Yeah I know I know but still
Dude I can't be in a relationship
That's just like
Not me

Donghyuck: LMAO IMAGINE YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP
but seriously why are you so stressed over this

I really don't know man

Renjun: just tell her you like her

Dude no like I can't

Chenle: you can
Why you such a child

Jaemin: why don't you have a talk about it
Open up about how you feel about being in a relationship in general and see what she says

What if she thinks I'm talking about
someone else

Jeno: true
You guys are a headache please just tell her

What if it ruins the wholeeeee friendship

Jisung: I think you both like each other trust me

Really? Yo do you think so

Jisung: yes oh my god Mark it's so clear

Jaemin: You said you're just scared to share your struggles and feelings with someone
You feel like you're going to be responsible for their sadness because of your job
And you're scared you won't be the best partner but you shouldn't think that way

Jeno: yeah man don't think that way
Relationships don't have any guide book on how to be the perfect boyfriend trust me I've stressed over this so many times

Donghyuck: just be yourself she clearly likes you for yourself if she's still talking to you
She openly flirts with you too

She flirts with a lot of people though so I can't even tell if she feels the same haha
She probably doesn't

Renjun: maybe you guys need to have a deep meaningful talk about your insecurities in life
Get to know her on a deeper level first I think that's the best way to connect to someone
Maybe your feelings and worries will clear up

Johnny

Sup Mark why'd you call earlier

Oh dude it's nothing now I just wanted some advice

Well in my opinion you should start making your head less flat af

YO HAHA DUDE
I WAS TRYING TO BE SERIOUS

alright alright what's up

Okay um so like you know you and Maeve

No

😐come on man

Sorry sorry yes I know Maevey babey

Dude the fuck

😊 continue

Um yeah anyways
Idk I was just thinking

That's never a good thing
But yes you were thinking
About what

About like um idk man
You told me to think about how I feel about Yeonhee

Ah I see
Did you finally clarify you like her

I mean yeah dude but

No buts
Except yours

Yo man what you doin🤢

Loving you up 😘

Yeah let's not dude

Wow
Back to the topic
You like her more than a friend but you're still hesitant on fully accepting your feelings

Pretty much

Just tell her how you feel like what's the wait for you're such a wuss
Just take a risk Mark come on and if she doesn't like you back she's definitely missing out 😏😉

You're really no help

Love you Mark

How did you even know you like liked Maeve
Not just some like crush but genuine feelings

It's hard to say because it's different for everyone
But Maeve is my person you know, it might sound cringe to you because you're still going through puberty

I'm really not

Shhh
But I knew I genuinely liked Maeve when I started to think about her on a romantic level like wanting to go on dates or wanting to hold her hand you know
Maeve is the person I wake up excited to see to talk to because she's a big part of my life now

Friendship and a lover is different Mark, yeah you can talk about your feelings to a friend and they could comfort you but having that person that you love is a different kind of comfort.

Do you get jealous over her friends or with the other boys

Jealous uh nah why would I be

Righttt okay I'm gonna take that as a yes

Dude whattttt

Anyways okay when was the time you saw her and you were like wow...this girl is different from my other friends

Ummmmm
Why does this feel like therapy
But uh like wait let me think
Yo idk the exact moment dude

🙄🙄okay the last time you felt that

Last time last time okay
Yoo when I saw her with my Mom like they got on really well so like just the whole interaction you know

I already know you were looking at her like
🤩😍
What do you call her like nickname
Wait what does she call you isn't it Markie awwww Markie

Yeon
Dude shut up
You call your girlfriend Maevey Babey

Yeah I do
What's your problem
In conclusion though you do like her and you should accept that
Tell her how you feel or just kiss her

KISS HER
Dude I can't just kiss her

Why not

You can't just kiss someone out of nowhere without asking first that's wrong
Plus I can't just kiss her like that

Goodie two shoes
Okay hold her hand then

What like out of nowhere

Yeah dude ugh you're so dumb sometimes

Wow man

Love you 😘😘

It was nearing to eight pm as Yeonhee got off her shift not long ago, laying on her bed sprawled out in a a starfish shape staring at the ceiling as waves of pain cascaded down onto her.

"Fucking period." She muttered, wincing uncomfortably with a sigh following. Yeonhee laid her arm over her eyes blocking out the fluorescent lights above her as a thumping headache began to form at her temple.

A knock on her door made her inwardly groan, knowing Hyunjae and Wooyung were hanging out and they hadn't stopped irritating her.

"What?" She answered annoyed, the door opening as she laid there with the fan spinning above her.

"Food for Do Yeonhee?"

The familiar voice made Yeonhee's arm remove itself from her eyes as she turned her head towards the door to see Mark stood there with a grin and a bag in his hand as he held it up.

"You must be my guardian Angel."
"I wouldn't go that far." Mark countered, laughing as he approached the bed where she still laid motionless. "You uh, you okay?" His nose scrunched up slightly as she looked up at him.

"I feel like there's a boxing ring in my uterus."
"Well, who's winning the match?"
Yeonhee scoffed at his lame joke, rolling her eyes.

"Definitely my urge to cry out of pain."
"Oh dang, no crying here man. Are you hungry?"

"Very." She nodded, eyes sparkling at the thought of food as he stood by the edge of the bed where they lay.
"Well...come on then- I spent a long time guessing what you'd like."

She hummed, too lazy to even get up.
"If it's edible then I'll love it. But..." she began, cracking open her eyes to meet gazes. "Did you perhaps bring dessert?"

Mark's lips broke into a smile, pulling up at the edge.
"Dessert? If you guess what it is then I'll let you have it." He suggested and her eyes lit up.

"Mm, cookie dough, brownies, chocolate cake, ice cream, waffles, pancakes-" Mark but off her dreamy rant with a laugh.
"Well, it's one of them but come on and actually eat first."

Yeonhee sighed, her body lethargic and aching as the corners of her lips tugged down. The girl held out her arm in his direction.
"Help me up?" She asked hopeful and not long after his warm hand cased over hers, pulling her up to her feet.

When she got to her feet she staggered due to the sudden force, face scrunching up at the pain aching from her back. Hot flushes wavering over her, dressed in black sweats and a blue tank top she had left on since the morning.

"God, I hate being a girl sometimes." She grumbled, following Mark out of the room. He was wearing a simple navy tshirt and comfortable sweatpants. "Oh, how's your Mum?"

"She's good, she met up with her old friends." He spoke as they stood by the top step, eyes drifting over to Hyunjae's room with the door cracked open.

"Shut up, I'm so beating you right now."
"Only because I'm letting you win like the gentleman I am." Wooyung commented back earning a scoff from the younger girl.

"Right, you owe me a trip to the arcade if I win."
"I'll take you there anyway Hyun, though I can't drive."
"Then learn to drive."
"I'm too lazy, plus- why should I when we have Yeonhee and Haruki driving."

"Wow, so you're using me for my car?" Yeonhee interjected from the hallway.
"Yep." Hyunjae and Wooyung responded in sync and the girl rolled her eyes, turning around to walk down the steps after Mark who had already found himself by Milo.

"Hey yo man, did you miss me?"
Yeonhee trudged over to the living room to see Mark crouched down petting her excited puppy and she continued to the bag of food on the kitchen counter. "Dang, next time I'll remember to buy you some treats okay?"

"This must be heaven." Yeonhee commented, peering into the bag of food. "I'd hug you right now but my whole body feels like I've just slid down a slide full of knives."

Mark grimaced at her description, reaching the kitchen with Milo following behind him. He placed his palms on the counter as the girl got out the food- turning to get plates.
"Did you just get off of work?"
"Yeah, like half an hour before you got here. It's actually hell man, now it's hot everyone wants cold drinks so there's literally long queues."

"Why didn't you take the day off, you don't look well." He observed, she hadn't even smiled yet nor did she look remotely energetic- sighing at his preposition.
"I would...but I don't want to leave Myunghee to work herself."

Mark watched the girl next to him as she transferred her food to the plate, smile ghosting on his lips as his hand reached out to pat her head fondly.
"That's nice of you."

Yeonhee halted at his casual action which only caused her pulse to quicken, flushing as she swallowed down her fluster- lifting her head to meet his eyes which looked down at her with a gentle gaze.

There was something different in the air, a tension which had been slowly brewing over time. Something that began to blur the lines of the friendship they tried to enforce, the pattering of their hearts in sync.

Yeonhee's eyes watched as his own clearly looked away from hers to flicker down to her lips to which it caused a sense of shock to spurt through her. A twisting at her stomach that left spark shooting from her heart to the rest of her body.

A tightness in her throat, sound of blood rushing around her ear and she subconsciously held her breath due to the change of atmosphere.

The tension ridden silence was abruptly cut off by the sound of yelling, thundering steps down the stairs which caused Yeonhee's eyes to look over.

Wooyung was laughing as Hyunjae chased after him through the apartment, Yeonhee turned her head away back towards her plate as if she wasn't affected but she could barely keep her calm due to the severity of her heart thrashing against her ribcage.

Retreating to her room after filling their stomachs with food till their hearts content and a marathon of movies, Mark sat on the edge of her bed with Milo in his lap- Yeonhee laying down as the time struck eleven pm.

"It's getting late." He muttered to himself, glancing at the clock then back to Milo. Noticing how she hadn't spoken or made a joke like she normally would, Mark craned his head back behind him to see her laying with her arm over her eyes.

"Are you sleeping?" He asked slightly quieter than his normal tone.
"No."
"Oh, are you feeling any better?"

Suddenly, the girl sneezed- clutching her stomach afterward in a groan of pain as she rolled over to her side.
"Want to die."

He felt bad, he really did. Mark wasn't sure on how to help nor was he particularly good at comforting someone. Sighing, he put Milo down on the bed and turning himself so his body was half facing her direction with his palm leaning in front of him.

"Can I ask you something?"

His question caused confusion to her as she rolled over on her back, her arm against his knee with him looking down at her hesitantly.

Her eyes curiously looked up at him, a part of her concerned by his sudden inquiry.
"Yeah."

Mark now avoided eye contact, his fingers lightly pulling on a loose thread from his sweatpants.
"What are your worries?"

"My...worries?" She repeated, confused and he nodded elaborating.
"What do you worry about..."

There was a few seconds of a pause after his words, Yeonhee blinking as she found herself dwelling on his thoughts- realising the conversation was turning into a deeper topic.

"I worry about my business...if it will do good or not." She spoke vaguely, pursing her lips together before opening her mouth as her hesitancy stopped her.

"...being unwanted." She admitted quietly, her eyes on the ceiling as a newfound raw tone accompanied her. His eyes drew over to her, taken aback. Yeonhee swallowed the lump forming in her throat, blinking a few times.

"Ever since I was younger...I developed this fear of being unwanted. No matter how much I try to justify my parents actions, I can't stop myself from thinking I wasn't good enough for them to stick around."

"Yeon..." he murmured, a sympathetic tone to his voice and she shook her head to infer she was okay.

"I just worry about getting close to someone and then they...they do what my parents did." Yeonhee paused at her words, unsure if she should continue. "Putting things as a priority over me. I don't want something like work to be put before me constantly."

There was a silence from Mark, she let herself look over up at him to see how his eyes were casted down at the duvet cover of her bed.
"What do you worry about?" She asked back.

"That I'd put my work before others."

Yeonhee couldn't help but feel disheartened, masking it by looking away to her window on the other side of the room.
"Your job requires a lot of priorities, it's only natural for it to be the main part of your life."

"I worry about my future a lot."
"Hm?" Yeonhee hummed inquisitively as to what he meant, looking over at him as their eyes met.

"I don't know if I made the right decision, I guess I won't know. There's just a lot of uncertainty about being an idol...I don't know if it's worth it to lose out on a big part of my life just to be an idol. I can't do the things other people my age can...even the simple things."

Yeonhee realised he was beginning to open up, her eyes softening as her hand reached out for his that were anxiously picking at the thread. Both of her hands encased over his larger hand as she reassuringly looked up at him.

"Life is always full of uncertainties Mark, no one ever knows if they've picked the right path in life and it's okay to have doubts. You're doing really well- I mean literally incredible you know? It takes a lot to just leave your family behind and start this hard process by yourself in a foreign country, plus you never gave up. I admire you."

A warmth spread over his body, smiling down at the girl who equally smiled up at him.
"I think you're admirable."

"Me?" She asked almost humoured by it and he nodded. Yeonhee removed one of her hands from him to brush her hair out of her face, his hand resting on his knee with hers over it. "I have nothing special about me."

"You must have felt alone- sad. But you...you're always smiling, laughing and making jokes to make the people around you happy." He began, Yeonhee's smile fading as a sudden emotional state settled down on her.

"You came to Korea to a foreign country too, you had the courage to start your dream, fashion no matter the obstacles in the way- that's pretty admirable."

Yeonhee blinked back her tears before they could well up in her eyes, squeezing his hand.
"I don't think anyone's ever called me admirable before." She stated, her eyes drifting over his features.

Mark raised his brow.
"Well maybe I'll have to say it more often then."
She laughed lightly, her fingers curling around his hand to rest on his palm in a slightly tighter grip.

"I'm glad I met you Mark. I know I don't say it but...you one of the best people in my life."
"Oh, yo..." he trailed off, his cheeks tinging a hue of pink. "I'm uh, I'm glad I met you too."

"I'm glad I accidentally accepted your request."

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