The days went by and Yujin talked less with Chenle and Haechan because they had a lot of concert rehearsals. Today they had the second of three concerts in Seoul, and tomorrow is the third and last show and the first where the girl will be in the audience. She was excited and looking forward to tomorrow. It was also so hard to keep everything a secret from Haechan, but luckily she and his members managed it.
Yujin was counting the cash register when she heard the door chime. She looked up and saw Haechan walking into the store. She smiled and waved at him.
"Hey, what are you doing here?" Yujin asked.
"I was in the area and thought I'd drop by. How's work?" Haechan replied.
"It's been pretty slow today. I'm supposed to close up soon," Yujin said.
Haechan looked around the store. "Looks like I got here just in time then. So, what have you been up to? We haven't talked much lately."
"Not much, just been busy with work. What about you? I mean I know but like how are you feeling?"Yujin asked.
"As you know, we had our second day of our concerts so it was pretty intense but exciting," Haechan said.
Yujin smiled. "I'm sure you did great. You always do."
Haechan grinned. "Thanks, Yujin. You always know how to make me feel better."
They continued to chat, joking around and teasing each other for fun. They were both in high spirits, taking advantage of the fact that there's no one at the store right now.
Suddenly, Haechan picked up a bag of chips and pretended to walk out of the store with it. "I'm taking this with me," he said with a mischievous grin.
Yujin laughed. "You can't just take things without paying for them!"
Haechan put the bag back and pretended to pout. "Fine, I'll pay for it then."
They continued to talk and laugh until Yujin looked at the clock. "Oh no, it's almost midnight. I need to start closing up," she said.
Haechan looked at his watch. "Wow, time really flies," he said, looking at the girl.
Haechan had been hanging out with Yujin all evening, and he didn't want the night to end just yet. As they were leaving the shop, Haechan suggested that he walk Yujin home.
"It's getting pretty late, and I don't want you to walk home alone," Haechan said, trying to sound casual.
Yujin looked up at him, surprised. "Really? You don't have to do that."
"I know I don't have to, but I want to," Haechan said, smiling. "Besides, it's dark out and I don't want you to be scared."
Yujin hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Okay, thank you."
Haechan pulled his face mask up over his nose and mouth and put his hat low over his eyes to try and avoid being recognized. They walked in comfortable silence for a while, enjoying the cool night air.
"So, how was work today?" Haechan asked, trying to make conversation.
Yujin sighed. "It was pretty busy. We had a lot of customers earlier, and my feet are killing me."
Haechan winced sympathetically. "That doesn't sound like fun. Do you like working there, though?"
Yujin nodded. "Yeah, it's a good job. The people I work with are nice, and the customers are usually pretty friendly."
They continued to chat as they walked, enjoying each other's company. Haechan was glad to be able to spend some time with Yujin, and he was grateful for their friendship.
As they approached Yujin's apartment building, Haechan stopped and turned to her. "Well, this is where I leave you," he said.
Yujin smiled. "Thank you so much for walking me home. It was really nice of you."
Haechan grinned. "No problem. Anytime you need someone to walk you home, just let me know."
Yujin laughed. "I'll keep that in mind." She hesitated for a moment before leaning in to give Haechan a hug.
Haechan hugged her back, feeling warm inside but ignoring it, enjoying the hug. "Goodnight, Yujin. Sleep well."
"Goodnight, Haechan. Thanks again."
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Yujin stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself in the black dress she had chosen to wear for the concert. She had never been to a concert before, let alone a K-pop concert, and she wasn't sure what to expect. But she was excited nonetheless.
She had spent the whole day thinking about the concert, imagining what it would be like to see her friends Haechan and Chenle perform on stage. She had listened to their music on repeat, trying to memorize the lyrics so she could sing along during the concert.
As she looked at herself in the mirror, Yujin felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. She had never been one to draw attention to herself, and the thought of being in a crowd of thousands of people made her feel a little uneasy.
But she pushed those thoughts aside and focused on getting ready. She put on a little bit of makeup, just enough to enhance her natural features, and brushed her hair until it was silky smooth.
When she was satisfied with her appearance, Yujin grabbed her purse and headed out the door. She was a little early, but she wanted to make sure she had plenty of time to find her seat and get settled before the concert started.
As she walked to the concert venue, Yujin felt a sense of anticipation building inside her. She had never felt this excited before, and she couldn't wait to see what the night had in store for her.
When she arrived at the venue, there was already a long line of fans waiting to get in. Yujin took her place in line, feeling a little nervous but also excited to be surrounded by so many people who shared their love for NCT Dream.
As she waited, Yujin watched as fans of all ages and backgrounds streamed into the venue. Some were dressed in elaborate costumes, while others wore simple outfits like Yujin's.
Finally, the doors opened, and Yujin made her way inside. The concert hall was enormous, with rows upon rows of seats stretching all the way to the stage. Yujin took her seat, feeling a little overwhelmed by the size of the venue.
She looked around, taking in the sights and sounds of the concert hall. The stage was set up with elaborate lighting and sound equipment, and there was a buzz of excitement in the air as fans chatted and took selfies.
As Yujin settled into her seat, she felt a sense of excitement and couldn't wait for the show to start.
While waiting for the concert to start, she couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves. She was looking forward to seeing Haechan and Chenle perform, but she was also worried about how Haechan would react to her being there. Chenle had helped her by giving her a ticket to their concert, but Yujin wasn't sure if Haechan would be happy to see her.
To distract herself, Yujin started scrolling through Twitter on her phone. But as soon as the lights dimmed and the music started, she put her phone away and focused on the concert. She watched in awe as the members of NCT Dream took the stage, each of them was equally talented. But it was Haechan who truly stole the show, with his stunning voice and electrifying dance moves. Yujin couldn't take her eyes off of him as he commanded the stage with ease.
As the concert went on, Yujin found herself singing along to every song and dancing in her seat. But it was during the performance of "Quiet Down" that she truly felt like she was part of something special. Haechan and Jeno's chemistry was undeniable as they sang and danced together, and Yujin couldn't help but feel like she was witnessing something magical.
Despite her nerves, Yujin was having the time of her life at the concert. When it was all over and the members took their final bows, she felt a sense of sadness wash over her. But she knew that the best was yet to come, as she eagerly awaited the backstage experience that awaited her.
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Yujin waited at the appointed place for a while, feeling her heart race with anticipation. She knew that she was about to meet her friends, Chenle and Haechan, but she couldn't help but feel nervous. She had never been backstage at a concert before, and she wasn't sure what to expect; especially how Haechan will react when he sees her
As she waited, Yujin couldn't help but feel grateful for the opportunity to spend time with her friends and meet the members of NCT Dream. She had met Jaemin once before, and she was excited to see him again as well.
Finally, she saw someone who was probably an SM employee and was responsible for looking after and helping the members of NCT Dream. The staff member approached her with a kind smile and asked, "Are you Kim Yujin?" Yujin nodded, her heart racing with anticipation.
"Hello! Come with me then," the staff member said, leading Yujin backstage. As they walked, Yujin couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and excitement.
Chenle was the first to spot Yujin as she walked into the room. He rushed over to her with a huge grin on his face, pulling her into a tight hug. "Yujin! I'm so glad you made it!" he exclaimed.
Yujin felt her nerves start to dissipate as she looked around. She spotted Jaemin and smiled, waving at him. He returned the gesture with a smile of his own.
Just as Yujin was starting to feel comfortable, Chenle spoke up. "Haechan's in the toilet right now," he said, looking around. Yujin nodded, feeling a twinge of nervousness return. She was excited to see Haechan again, but she wasn't sure how he would react to her being there.
As they waited, Chenle introduced Yujin to each of the boys. They were all very friendly, and Yujin felt a little more at ease. She started talking to Jaemin, who she had met a few days ago.
Mark, Jeno, and Jisung were all very playful, and they teased Yujin about her friendship with Haechan. "So, do you guys have a thing for each other?" Jeno asked, grinning.
Yujin laughed and shook her head. "No, we don't! We're just good friends."
Renjun was quieter than the others, but he was still very polite. He watched Yujin carefully, trying to get a sense of what kind of person she was. He knew that she was close to Haechan, and he was worried that she might try to take advantage of them and Donghyuck for their fame. What he feared most was how Hyuck would react if his worries turned out to be true. He wouldn't want his best friend to break down over such a situation, he didn't deserve it.
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Haechan's eyes widened as he saw Yujin laughing with his members backstage. He couldn't believe she was here, but he was thrilled to see her. He rushed over to hug her, holding her body in his arms. He couldn't help but think how perfectly her body fits in his arms, and he laughed quietly at his thoughts.
Yujin pulled away from the hug, smiling at him. "You were great today," she said, her eyes sparkling.
Haechan felt his heart swell with happiness. "Thank you so much," he said, grinning. "I can't believe you're here."
Yujin laughed. "Me and Chenle wanted to surprise you," she said. "And it looks like we succeeded."
Haechan chuckled. "You definitely did," he said. "I'm so glad you're here."
After Yujin explained to him the details of how this surprise happened, Haechan found himself laughing and joking with Yujin like they used to. Then Yujin remembered what Chenle had asked her to do.
Haechan and Yujin sat together in comfortable silence, enjoying each other's company while the other members were fooling around. Yujin suddenly spoke up, her voice gentle and concerned.
"Hyuck, I heard from Chenle that you're overworking yourself," she said. "He's worried about you, the rest of the Dreamies are worried and so am I. The other members of NCT are probably also worried. You need to take care of yourself."
Haechan looked down at his hands, feeling guilty. He knew he had been pushing himself too hard lately, but he just wanted to be better. He didn't want to let his members or fans down.
"I know," he said quietly. "I just want to be the best I can be."
Yujin reached out and placed a hand on his arm. "But you won't be able to do that if you don't take care of yourself," she said. "Your health is important, Donghyuck. You need to listen to Chenle and your other members."
Haechan nodded, feeling grateful for Yujin's concern. "No, you're right," he said. "I'll try to take better care of myself, okay?"
Yujin smiled at him, her eyes warm and kind. "Good," she said. "I'm glad to hear that. You don't want to make us worry, do you?"
The boy laughed, feeling a little lighter. "No, I don't," he said. "I promise I'll be more careful."
Yujin leaned back against the couch, looking at him thoughtfully. "You know," she said. "You don't have to be perfect. We all make mistakes and have flaws. It's okay to take a break and rest. That's how you'll be able to come back stronger."
Haechan looked at her, feeling touched by her words. "Thank you, Yujin," he said. "You always know what to say."
Yujin grinned at him. "That's what friends are for," she said. "We're here to support each other, no matter what."
Haechan smiled back, feeling grateful. He felt like he could always count on her to be there for him, and he promised to do the same for her.
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i originally planned for yujin to meet the members' girlfriends as well but i'll leave that for another chapter:]