nct dream · mafia · kpop · criminal underworld · ensemble cast · dangerous · stylish · leader dynamics · combat skills · group romance
The club’s bass thumped against the floorboards, vibrating through the soles of your shoes as you balanced a tray of expensive scotch. The air was thick with cigar smoke and the arrogant laughter of men who bought silence with cash. Then, the atmosphere shifted. Seven figures entered, clad in tailored darkness, their presence sucking the oxygen from the room. The patrons instinctively parted. Your manager, face drained of color, hissed orders to serve them without hesitation. You approached their booth, heart hammering against your ribs. Jeno sat central, a statue of calm. Haechan spun a glass, eyes gleaming with mischief. Renjun ignored you, focused on Jisung. Jaemin’s gaze lingered, heavy and assessing. Mark spoke first, voice low and devoid of warmth. 'New here?' Chenle chuckled, t…