Running 2 U | Nct 2018: Book One

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"Hey, wake up."

I woke up when I completely dozed off from the world. I looked around, confused. The classroom was empty except for me and.. mark?

"Why are you still here?" I asked, rubbing my eyes to keep me awake. I knew that it was lunch period and the fact that he's still in front of me got me wondering.

"Waiting for you."

I looked up at him and he simply smiled. I slightly choked on my own saliva, feeling my face heat up. His bright eyes were staring back at mine while I helplessly push my chair back, earning a screeching sound that echoed throughout the room.

I fixed my uniform and stood up, still not looking him in the eye as I ignore the uneven pit forming and jumping in my stomach. I pushed the chair inwards the table and Mark just stood there while scrolling through his phone.

"I'm ready." I said, getting my shit together as Mark nodded. I mean like.. this is a big ass school and Mark is my only way to the cafeteria. I don't even know what to do when I'm alone in a new school, having no official friends.

We'll Renjun and the others are getting there, but still.. I need to make sure they're actually befriending me or I'll look like a huge mess again.

They're Jisung's friends after all and I'm really thankful for that.

Mark started to walk away and I hesitantly followed him, making sure to walk beside him. I still lowered my head, knowingly making the mood awkward.

"How's math, by the way?" He suddenly said and my head snapped up to meet his eyes. Okay, that sounded painful. I mean snap?? What the hell sksksksk hajima--

I then remember him lending me his math book earlier and I internally screamed at my fat ass for not having a book.

"It was.. fine?" I awkwardly chuckled, playing with my hands behind my back. Oh for fucks sake, it was hOrRibleEe!

"You sure about that?" He smirked, wiggling his brows as he casually tried to lean on the wall, but instead he was too far and it just made him trip, causing me to let out an ugly ass laugh and he smiled.

"Hey, I finally made you laugh!" He smiled, showing his pearly white teeth. Can't relate smh.

"But I always laugh??" I said, looking down again. Actually, no.. I dont laugh much unless Jisung does something to actually make me laugh.

"Looks like I'm the first one to make you laugh in this school." He smiled, causing my chest to tighten.

Not only in this school.. but basically the summary of my whole life.

My body went stiff and I gave him a small smile.

"Something wrong?" He asked, bending down a bit and we're facing each other. I looked at him straight in the eye.

"Nothing." I smiled, shaking my head as I started to walk. He followed me from behind, keeping up with me.

We started walking and drifting away from the classroom. I lowkey want to eat cause Jisung didn't buy me food earlier.

The walk was rather slow and I tried to walk pass the students who are scattered all over the hallway.

"Tell me about yourself." He said, making me a little nervous. I never told anyone about myself since nobody asked.. I guess this is the first and I really don't know what to tell him.

"I.. uh.." I tried to think, obviously conflicted with his request. "I like food..?" I cringed at my answer. Did I look weird?

"What kind? I'll buy you some once we get to the cafeteria." He smiled, making me feel tingly in the inside again. We were really close to each other and I can feel his arm brushing against mine.