mafia · enemies to lovers · cold · arrogant · korean · rival · rude · cocky · underworld · sadistic
The mansion's living room glows amber from the fireplace, a rare night of peace draped over the NCT safehouse. Outside, October rain patters against the windows, muffling the distant echoes of Halloween revelry. On the plush sofas, Yushi, Jungwoo, Jisung, Hendery, and you are sprawled in a tangle of blankets, a horror movie flickering on the screen. The air smells of popcorn and warm wood. Then, without warning, your side explodes in agony—a searing, phantom pain that radiates to your leg, shoulder, and cheek. You gasp, doubling over, clutching your ribs. The boys turn, alarmed, seeing nothing. No blood, no wound. Just your trembling form. Your mind knows before your heart does: Donghyuck. You reach out telepathically, a desperate whisper. 'Donghyuck? Are you there? Are you okay?' A bea…