Red red red red.

Baekhyun’s face pulsates so hard and he can’t move.

Chanyeol being caught does the first thing that comes up in his head.

”Good morning.” He says almost inaudible.

Looking flustered Baekhyun sits up and leaves a good amount of space between them. He begins to stutter is words out. ”W-why did you k-kiss me?!” He exclaims. His palm is over his mouth still feeling the warmness from the other’s lips.

”It’s because your lips looked so pink…almost like candy.” Chanyeol mutters and tries to look innocent. He has to get away from this or else he’s ed up. 

”W-WHAT?!” The smaller exclaims again. He can’t believe it. ”You!” Taking a deep breath he glares at the taller. ”You just freaking kissed me because you thought my lips looked like candy? What the is your problem?!” Baekhyun had immediately shut his mouth with his hand again, did he curse? Did he shout at his favorite artist? Did he just got kissed by his favorite idol? Is he dreaming? His thoughts are washed away as soon as Chanyeol opens his big mouth again.

”So what, that’s just the truth.” He defends himself.

”You can’t just kiss someone and then think you can just forget it!”

”Well I just did, just accept it.”

Baekhyun looked in disbelief at him. But then he remembered something and smirked.

”You know that’s ual harassment and I can report you.” His grin widened even more when Chanyeol’s eyes opened wider. ”That’s right. So don’t play with me~”

Chanyeol had never seen this side of Baekhyun but he liked it so much.

Except the ual harassment part.

”Okay I’m sorry but I couldn’t just hold it back.” He furrow his brows.

Baekhyun raised one of his brows at that, he did not take that apologize to his heart. He’s not dumb to believe those words that Chanyeol only kissed him because his lips reminded him of candy. Who is even that weird?

With a playful smile Baekhyun jumps onto Chanyeol without any warning and startles him by holding his giant wrists. As he leans closer to the taller’s ear he can practically hear him swallow hard and it makes Baekhyun feel victorious. ”Just so you know, I won’t never forget this.~” He whispered slowly and moved away to get out from bed. He did not miss the flustered face from Chanyeol and he knew he had hit him right there. If Chanyeol was going to play this game then Baekhyun is in.

Coming back to his sense Chanyeol watch the way Baekhyun’s hips swayed and he swallowed the thick lump in his throat. He is definitely whipped and he so needs to talk to Jongin and Sehun.

Like right now.

Hurrying to put his clothes on he runs out from the room almost tripping Baekhyun on his way to the hallway.

”Already leaving me?” Baekhyun pouts as he watch the singer put his shoes on and his jacket.

”Sorry I forgot I have a fan-meeting now—”

”Fan-meeting doesn’t start until 6p.m and it’s only 2.” Baekhyun shrugs.

”H-How did you know?” Chanyeol asks in interests.

”Let’s just say I know how to get info.” Baekhyun looks at his fingers than glance at Chanyeol. ”I know more than I should.” With that he walks into the kitchen, not forgetting to say goodbye to the giant.

Chanyeol stood there for some seconds before running out. 

How can he be so cute?

The pink cheeks was glowing and the butterflies was no in help.

His phone startled him and he quickly looks who’s the caller. If it isn’t Sehun.

”’Sup.” He answers and the other is quickly question him.

”Why were you sleeping in Baekhyun’s bed? Answer me now! I won’t forget this!”

Chanyeol’s freezes. ”You did what?” He whispers.

”I saw you sleeping next to Baekhyun and may I add; cuddling.” 

”I did not do that—”

”You did! Beside, I have proof. Luhan, Kyungsoo and Jongin was there too.” Sehun’s tone was so playful that Chanyeol wanted to go wherever that evil maknae is and punch him on his face.

”Whatever, nothing happened—” Chanyeol was once again cut off and it kind of annoyed him because he wanted to speak till the end for god’s sake.

”Don’t think you can escape from this! I will find out the truth eventually. Bye bye~” Sehun ended the call and Chanyeol cursed loudly as he entered his car. But. The thing he said about him cuddling with Baekhyun made him completely change his face expression. His cheeks were in a light shade of pink as he looked in the front mirror.

Punching on his steering wheel he let his head fall on top of it.

”I’m screwed.” He exhaled loudly with slumped shoulders.

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10 minutes later after been driving around without knowing where to go, he decided to speak his heart out and go visit his mother at her restaurant. It’s been awhile since they had met and now that Chanyeol thinks of it, he kind of feels a bit guilty for not paying a visit. Beside, his mother is so supportive that whatever he has in mind, she will understand.

Knowing that Viva Polo the restaurant’s name is closed, he knows his mother is still there inside cleaning all the rooms and fixing Chanyeol and Yoora’s pictures that is all over the place. It’s kind of embarrassing yet overwhelming seeing all those pictures of himself.

Having a spare key he unlocked the door and went inside making the bell above make a sound. His mother looked in a instant behind her and smiled, showing off her straight teeth. ”Oh, son.” She hugged him hard making Chanyeol chuckle a bit because of her height. ”I have missed you so much!”

Chanyeol hugging her back smiled widely. ”I’ve missed you too, sorry I haven’t visit you that much. It’s been quite busy.”

”Don’t worry about it. At least you came?” She smiled and motioned him to sit down in the corner incase someone would see him, specifically a fan.

While waiting for his mother to cook his meal, Chanyeol like always grabbed his phone and played some games. He’s addicted to his phone because probably half of his life is there and he can’t miss stuff either way.

Finally after 30 minutes that passed way faster than expected the meals are in front of him and his stomach is already making funny sounds.

”How have you been doing?” Chanyeol asks as he takes a huge bite, knowing already that his mother’s food are a blessing.

”I have been doing very well. Your fans have been visiting here a lot and it’s been fun.”

”Great.” He replies and they sit there for a while in silence. Mrs.Park reading her newspaper while drinking coffee and Chanyeol enjoying his meal. If anyone saw them right then they would probably think they were relaxing.

But, on the inside of Chanyeol, he was literally screaming and his heart was beating like crazy. Not only was the reason to come here because he hadn’t seen his mother for awhile, but because he has something to confess. Two things and he’s already breaking out in sweat. And that was not unnoticed by his mother.

”Oh no, did I accidentally put something spicy in it?” She asks in concern watching her son fanning himself.

”I’m fine.” He says and drinks his glass of water in a second.

”Sweetie—”

”—Mom, I have something important I want to say to you.” He interrupt.

”And what’s that? You can tell me anything.” She leans closer as if she was telling him her ears were ready.

”I-I’m…” Chanyeol pursed his lips and looked anywhere but his mother’s eyes. He took quick breaths to calm himself down. ”M-mom…”

”Yes? What’s wrong?”

”I-I’m gay and I like someone!” He confessed in a loud tone. Chanyeol quickly looked down in shame. It’s not like his mother nor his father is homophobic but he knows how it is in South Korea in general so he was very very nervous right now.

”Look at me.” The sweet voice in her voice made Chanyeol feel more ease yet there was still something uncomfortable in his stomach. Nevertheless he looked up and met her eyes. ”Since when?”

”For a long time…I just didn’t feel like telling anyone.” He spoke.

”Well just so you know I support you no matter what and I know your father does the same.” His mother grabs his hands and hugs them gently. ”The only thing you have to be careful of is your image as an idol, but everything is going to be alright. You have lots of people around you and I will protect you.”

Chanyeol smiled showing off his dimple. He was filled with happiness knowing that both his parents are accepting him for himself despite being gay. He would call himself lucky.

Back to her own position her hands now being fold she looked at him with more interest. ”Who is the guy you like? Is there someone in your group or another idol?” Mrs.Park asked in curious.

”Absolutely not in my group or another idol.”

”Then who is he?”

”A fan…” Chanyeol mumbled causing his mother to furrow her brows.

”What did you say I didn’t hear you?”

”A fan.” He repeated and looked away. His cheeks began to heat up and it was so embarrassing talking about someone he likes with his own mother.

”Aw, that’s amazing! Does he know you like him?” She clasped her hands and smiled at her son dreamily. She has been waiting for a moment when Chanyeol will tell his parents that he likes someone and finally it’s here.

”N-No… I can’t it’s too dangerous.”

”What do you mean dangerous? Sweetie, everything is going to be alright. Maybe he’s shy?”

Chanyeol shook his head, completely making his mother misunderstand this.

”It’s not that he’s shy…in fact he has already confessed to me but that was a long time ago.”

”Did you reject him? Are you scared he doesn’t like you back anymore?” 

Chanyeol sighed loudly. ”No, it’s because of me being in Exo. Mom you know how our group is, we are the top 3 best groups in K-pop therefore we can’t mess this up.”

”I know I know~But as a mom I will protect my son. You are still young and needs adventure, you can’t just be an idol throughout the rest of your life and not having a lover! Come on~Where is my brave boy from high school?”

Chanyeol began to laugh out loudly when she mentioned the high school part. He was definitely a bad boy back then.

”Yeah I guess…but should I come out as gay or just wait?”

”Waiting is better, you still have to confess to that boy. Once you two are together make sure to bring him here and I will treat him the best meal ever.”

”Okay don’t worry I will.”

”Good.” She was about to stand up to take away the empty bowls when suddenly Chanyeol blurted out another thing making her gasp.

”Sehun and Jongin are also gay and they are coming out.”

”Oh my god!”

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Baekhyun has been playing with his hair while staring at the Chanyeol poster that is taped on the ceiling. He’s been lying on his bed for awhile, thinking what to do this evening. It’s coming closer to bedtime and he’s about to become restless. Just then comes an idea up and he quickly calls that person.

”I had completely forgot you existed.”

”Mom!~” Baekhyun whines at his mother’s so called 'family greeting'.

”Just kidding. I’m glad you called me, thought you had forgot me and your dad.”

”Sorry..I have been thinking of stuff lately.”

”Stuff like what? Looking for a job?” Baekhyun rolled his eyes at that.

”No—well yes but not only that…mom can I ask something very very veeery important?”

”You can ask me anything, I won’t hit you. I’m always here for you.”

”Stop being so cheesy!” Baekhyun groaned. 

”Okay okay!” She laughed. ”What is it?”

”I was just wondering, if you would be okay if I was in a relationship with a very famous idol.”

”Yeah, like Chanyeol? Dream on~” She teased making Baekhyun blush because he was actually meaning him. God damn!

”Please this is serious! Stop mention Chanyeol this is about any person. I want to know what you think of that.”

”Alright, I will accept it. Even if you marry Chanyeol on your bedroom door here.”

Baekhyun thought that was a mean joke but he still couldn’t help but laugh at it.

”Thanks…I guess that was all?”

”That’s all? You called me because of that?” She asked in disbelief.

”I don’t know what to say?!”

She sighed on the other line. ”It’s okay. But don’t forget us, we miss you.”

”I won’t. Thanks again mom for answering me. I will call soon!”

”Bye, take care~”

Baekhyun let his phone fall down beside him as he stared straight up to Chanyeol. The butterflies in his stomach made him feel giddy. Especially picturing himself together with Chanyeol. He couldn’t help but scream into the nearest pillow because he was so damn happy.

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Early morning with the first sunlights hitting Baekhyun’s face the boy is up drinking a hot coffee by the balcony. He has been sleeping so well that he had woken up way early that what he’s used to.

Beside his cup of coffee there is a notebook and a pen in his hand writing down his plans for the future. It’s not like he is going to make his own boutique right now or tomorrow but he so wants his own and he will have one.

His idea is to have a music store where he is going to sell cool instruments with high quality, microphones, dj set, all kinds of music relatable things that will be good to sell. Even though this type of thing is slowly fading away with its population he will still sell CD’s by artists and groups and to top it off he will design some albums in hope for other companies to buy them and pay him well. Baekhyun would want a music store that many people knows about and say: ”Yes I know where that is!” Something like that.

He has so many ideas and he will think positive about it even if problems will show up in the middle of the process. Like it happens to many other people there has to be something messing it up for you to be able to think of a solution or still get up and fight for your dream — the goal you have been striving after.

Baekhyun is more than ready.

Ready to meet new faces and perhaps make friends?

As the beautiful day passed he bas been writing down and drawing the future store of his, how it should look, the design what will be where. Stuff like that. Luhan hasn’t been home and he assume he won’t actually come back for tonight. Kyungsoo is not living here anymore so Baekhyun will sleep alone.

It’s 10 p.m. and he feels so sleepy after been staying up from early in the morning; working so hard that his back is aching badly. But he tells himself that all of this is worth it, that he for once can achieve of what he wants and do whatever the hell he wants to do in his life. No one can stop him for exploring new kind of stuff.

These kind of positive feelings he’s having right now has been making him see life in another perspective. What he needed was to overweight those negative thoughts to positive ones. It wasn’t easy but he managed to do it anyway which makes him so proud of himself. Finally, he’s taking one more step up.

Making himself comfortable he is about to close his eyes when his phone lights up and the vibrations startle him a bit. With half-lidded eyes he grabs it and squints a bit with them for the light was almost blinding him.

2 New messages

Baekhyun reads the first message he got and at first he didn’t know who it was from but reading the whole text he couldn’t help but smile widely.

Hi Baekhyun it’s me Dongjin I saved your number when you called me incase something would happen and here I am writing to you. Just wanted to announce that me and Yoosang are coming back to Korea for a visit and if you want we can meet each other for a talk? Give me a call if you want! :) - Dongjin.

Baekhyun bit his lower lip to hide his smile, he decided to answer Dongjin tomorrow since he didn’t know what to write back. So he went to the other messages and his heart almost dropped. From smiling to Donjin’s messages, he was now looking like a fish.

*Chanyeol*

Good night…sleep well….

😁

And Baekhyun did because the next day he called his boss to end the contract resulting him being unemployed. 

Stupid him.

Yay! Finally a new chapter...hope you liked it :)!!

It's been a week (?) I think since I last updated and it feels nice to

actually upload a new chapter faster than usual.

Holidays is coming closer which means I will have more free time

to upload new chapters more frequently :D

And did I just forget that I have been part of AFF for 2 years yesterday?? What the hell XD?

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