Of Ink and Emptiness

Description

NCT Soulmate AU || Yuta x Taeyong || Doyoung x Jaehyun (Epilogue pt. 2)

In which Yuta is a model and Taeyong an artist, and they're bound to one another by ink. 

Trigger warning: Body dismorphia/eating disorders, alcoholism, anxiety, car accidents...but it's a happy ending I swear!

 

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Foreword

 

Yuta’s eyes widened; shocked, confused, horrified because flaws on his body were the last thing he needed for a magazine shoot. He gripped the loofa harder, the small holes carving into his skin over and over in vain. No matter his effort the words simply wouldn’t wash away. So he scrubbed and scrubbed (not an action unfamiliar to him from his darkest moments) until a thought dawned in him-- shared ink.

His head fell against the cool shower wall and he lets out a sigh of relief. He knew the stories of “soulmates.” His parents used to gush about the birthmark they shared, a discovery made when they met abroad in college. Both had come from the same prefecture in Fukushima and the local mark bound them together. But soulmate signs show up sporadically and vary between peoples; or so the rumors say. Yuta looked down at his ink and wondered just what bound him to it. He was never good at school, and especially not with writing. Still, wrapping a towel around his waist and grabbing another for his hair he decided to test it.

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hisstory #1
Chapter 9: This worth a read. I am all in for yutae (or else I won’t be reading this). But dojae dynamics got me almost in tears. The way you described their progress is totally relatable. It feels real. I’m glad doyoung is opening up more (I really don’t know how people do this, being honest and say what’s in their head). And jaehyun is a total angel. I feel sorry that he got hurt is the process, he does not deserve it. Well at least things work out at the end. ^^
Mythiel
#2
I have read this on a03 and since I couldn’t leave comment there, I will leave it here... first of all, thank you for the beautiful story, from the start to the end, this is perfect. I love your characterision and of course character development. I love the dynamics not only between couples but also between friends. The character I love the most is your Jaehyun, ever patient and loving and evolving Jaehyun. The epilogue part captures everything and I am dying because of how beautiful and spot on it is for Dojae. Will you be writing bonus chapters for Yutae and Dojae because that will be great and looking forward to seeing more work from you.
jhengchie
#3
Chapter 9: Awwww dojae getting together in like the biggest comeback of the century. I am glad yutae helped them bec doyoung can be a paon in the .

Jaehyun is so chill, i really like his character, aual and all.. He's sweet and caring; doyoung you are y to have him as your soulmate
NYUTAENGS
#4
Chapter 8: that was freaking amazing! one of the best i have ever read. i actually read mostly yuta as bottom but with how you portrayed yuta here made me want to read more top yuta. thank you for this.
MizuDrop #5
Chapter 7: SUPPORIVE FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND LOVED ONES ARE THE BEST!!!
stupideas
#6
Chapter 7: aw, yuta being excited and supportive is what i like for. ; u ;
MizuDrop #7
Chapter 6: This is so cute I cannot, I really like the way you also added other worldly things such as insecurities. It makes the fic more realistic yet more enjoyable.