In which mark and jackson try to hide their relationship in front of their fans but suffer under it. Jackson tries to give mark everything he deserves and mark loves it but just wants to show everyone how much he loves jackson
*Very very fluffy and kissy (we love soft ppl)*

Loud screams filled Marks ears and he clamped at Jacksons hand frantically. he knew, the fans were waiting for them and once he would be on stage for a while, he would gain more confidence but he was still nervous every time. "it's okay mark, they'll love you.", jackson encouraged him and pecked his cheek shortly but gently, what made the elder smile. but then he remembered that Jackson and him were 'just good friends' on stage and he pouted.

"guys, are y'all ready?", jaebum shouted and the couple broke their moment to come to the small room below the stage. Yugyeom was jumping around and warmed up his voice with an excited expression on his face. Mark looked at the youngest with a soft smile. Jackson watched his love worriedly, knowing that the first few minutes would be the hardest. he promised mark to try not to be around him that much so he wouldn't have to oppress his clinginess.
"y'all know the order of events guys?", youngjae asked and everyone nodded in line.
"Mark, Jackson. Please be careful on stage, you know how our fans analyse everything we do. We don't need scandals in our group.", Jaebum said at the couple and watched both nodding in sad agreement. "I'm sorry for the both of you but you know why we need to do this right?" Jackson sighed: "Of course we do. In our mind. But our hearts are still aching."
"Stage starts in 10..."
Jackson looked at Mark with a longing gaze and the elder connected their lips for the last time before the stage. "3...2....1"
Both seperated from each other and Jaebum nodded contently as the platform drove upwards.
Bright lights dazzled Mark as they arrived on the stage. And then, complete darkness. Their first song started to play and the screams increased.

His group members were talking about the tour and how they had recorded their new album. Mark wasn't listening though. His eyes layed on Jackson who was smiling and waving at the crowd. They started with their next performance and Mark couldn't stop eyeing Jackson. He almost made some mistakes in the choreography, hoping Jaebum wouldn't see it. But the younger just looked so good.
Mark hoped, he'd pass through the concert without making mistakes or looking at Jackson too obviously.

The screams still ringed in his ears as they left in the van. The others were talking to each other or listening to music. Marks eyes wandered to Jackson, who was typing on his mobile phone. He sighed and started massaging his temples. Even if the tour was fun and he enjoyed his job - it still was exhausting. His legs hurt and he just wanted to go to sleep by now. The van stopped and they got out to go into their hotel rooms. Their tiredness took over and they wished each other a good night. As he arrived in his room, Mark decided to take a shower first. The warm water ran down his sweaty body and washed away the pain and exhaustion. With a yawn, he returned to his and Jackson's room. The other had left already to take a shower as well and Mark felt kind of lonely, sitting on their big bed on his own, watching the lights of the city glooming outside of the hotel. He usually loved looking at the city lights but today it was not satisfying at all. There was an empty spot next to him – and in his heart as well – that could be filled by Jackson, and Jackson only.

The darkness took over the room, it seemed like it ate away the light that faded into deeper darkness. Mark had switched the lights off and most of the city lights were off as well by now. He could only watch some small cars, driving through the streets. They looked like toys from his point of view. And then – finally – someone knocked at the door. "Come on in.", he answered. It was Jackson, just as he had hoped. Earlier this evening, he regretted the appointment he and Jackson made before starting the tour: 'No sex while touring'. But by now, he was fine with it. He'd probably be in more pain otherwise and dancing with a sore bum really wasn't his thing.

He greeted Jackson with a small peck on the lips and a "Hi baby, how was your day?". Jackson's serious face broke into a pure smile and he kissed Mark on the tip of his nose softly, what caused him to feel a soft tingling in his stomach. Mark loved these small romantic things Jackson did, no he was absolutely obsessed with it. Jackson answered on his question: "Well, not awful but kind of exhausting. It was amazing to see our fans though. But it's still so hard to stay away from you, especially seeing you being sexy and all that shit on stage." Mark smiled softly, being guided to bed by his boyfriend. They layed down and started cuddling. Mark sighed: "I know, but you did it, baby. And-", he wanted to add something but was interrupted by Jackson: "For today - yes. But tomorrow there'll be cameras again, a rehearsal and we have to pretend again. And you know I hate putting this mask on." Mark sighed deeply. "Indeed, I do. So let's just enjoy this evening then."

Jackson put his arms around the smaller's hips, burying his face in his hyung's neck. Mark felt little tingling sensations all over his body where his boyfriend touched him. Jackson started kissing Marks neck, sucking softly at some spots. The older sighed, knowing that his make-up artists would complain tomorrow. But to be honest - he didn't care at all. He just wanted to enjoy this moment, so he closed his eyes and leaned into the touch. "I love you Jackson. We can go through this together! And we still have the members supporting us." Jackson breathed against his neck and Mark could sense him smiling. "I know, baby. We got it."

Quite a short one. Hope you still enjoyed it. I'd like to write a Markhyuck one (NCT ships are my thing haha) where there keep teasing each other you know. But idk...any requests?